The World

Fires threatening Bordeaux's wine country forced France to slash the Tour de France finale and mobilize soldiers; Spain evacuated 70,000 and deployed 2,600 emergency personnel as the region's worst blazes in memory burned unchecked.

The U.S. military broke a nearly two-week airstrike streak after Trump declined to authorize new strikes, with Omani diplomats in Tehran pursuing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Energy markets are already paying the price.

A large-scale military operation follows a Friday clash that left four Palestinian civilians and two Israeli soldiers dead; settler attacks continued Saturday across multiple towns.

The five-year deal, running through 2030, centers on Samsung's 2-nanometer and below process technologies — a direct challenge to Taiwan's TSMC for AI infrastructure dominance.

Spanish sports media says the Chilean coach 'still has work ahead' before Betis is ready for its second-ever Champions League campaign in 2026/27.

Israeli forces swept more than 300 sites across the West Bank overnight, arresting suspected Hamas affiliates and arms traffickers, as separate airstrikes in Gaza left at least four Palestinians dead.

The Colombian club opened the second half of 2026 with a 1-0 loss to Llaneros and cannot register a single new player — the direct consequence of unpaid salaries to current and former footballers.

Taiwan-based Myanmar director Midi Z reveals his U.S.-Taiwan co-production draws on 'Heart of Darkness' through an original story rooted in a real Southeast Asian criminal case.

The Japanese delegation landed in Santiago on July 25, kicking off preparations for a 24-nation tournament set for August 6–16, 2026 across three Chilean cities.

A 38-year-old man with five prior prison entries drove the wrong way through two municipalities before police intercepted him — and found three types of narcotics in his vehicle.

The Spanish second-division club and homegrown forward Dani Queipo have mutually terminated a contract that ran through June 2027, freeing the 23-year-old to negotiate with any club.

The Venezuelan catcher surpassed a Hall of Famer on Saturday, cementing his place as the greatest power hitter in Royals history — and building a Cooperstown case of his own.

The 22-year-old from Ensenada held off French rival Paul Seixas by 24 seconds on Alpe d'Huez, securing third place overall with one ceremonial stage remaining.

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won disclosed the request publicly on July 25, 2026, calling it remarkable for an AI developer to harbor its own chip ambitions.

DiMartino, Konietzko and director Lauren Montgomery open up about aging up Team Avatar, a villain voiced by Dave Bautista, and the action sequences that never made the final film.

Beijing's market watchdog confiscated $245 million in profits and levied a $520 million penalty after finding the travel giant forced hotels off rival platforms — the latest salvo in China's ongoing campaign to discipline its own tech sector.

Iran-backed rebels launched ballistic missiles and drones at two critical Saudi oil hubs Saturday; Greek Patriot batteries intercepted the attacks, but smoke rose over Jizan — and Trump has warned Tehran it will be held responsible.

The U.S. military went a full Friday without launching airstrikes on Iran, breaking a nearly two-week streak, as Omani officials traveled to Tehran and sources told Axios that negotiations have made progress toward reopening the strait.

The Mubadala DC Open kicks off the North American hard-court swing Monday, with Spain's Rafael Jódar facing France's Arthur Fils in a rematch of their Barcelona semifinal clash.

A late-game goal by Fernanda Rodríguez sealed the result after Chile dominated possession across all four quarters. The squad now turns its attention to Ireland.

The president halted new military action Friday while keeping every option on the table; Houthi missiles now target Saudi Aramco facilities, threatening a key global shipping corridor.

A senior Iranian official threatened to sustain strikes against American targets across the Middle East while President Trump keeps diplomatic channels open and publicly considers a large-scale military response.

The City of Buenos Aires hosts a responsible-adoption fair on July 25, bringing together up to 15 civil-society organizations and a free veterinary mobile unit at Plaza del Ángel Gris.

Argentina's president was awarded the Ordem do Ipiranga — Grand Cross grade — by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas at the Palácio dos Bandeirantes, a ceremony that doubled as a political signal for the region's free-market right.

Video of the assault at a Fortaleza gymnasium shocked Brazil and triggered disciplinary action under the country's Sports Justice Code, including the expulsion of the offending player's club from the municipal championship.

Argentina's president traveled to Brazil to endorse Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential campaign and delivered a 25-minute broadside that drew formal rebukes from the Workers' Party and the Supreme Federal Tribunal.

Two Saudi petroleum vessels were attacked in the Red Sea as Houthi rebels declare 'economic war' on Riyadh's oil exports — and Washington is putting Tehran on notice.

The world's largest ship registry clears a key regulatory hurdle in Europe and North America while locking in a bilateral shipping agreement with Beijing — a double win for Mulino's maritime agenda.