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World

July 13, 2026

2,700 deaths in UK linked to heatwave

An estimated 2,700 people might have died in England and Wales following heatwaves that struck in May and June, a study released on Monday showed.

UK residents battling heatwave
July 13, 2026

27 people killed in beer parlour fire

At least 27 people have been killed and 63 hospitalised as a blaze gutted a pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district in Thailand.

Bar fire
July 12, 2026

FBI offers $50,000 reward for information on fugitive wanted for violent crimes

A federal arrest warrant was issued for Mr Singh in the United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, California on July 1.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
July 12, 2026

South Africa to extradite Zimbabwean Zandile Tshuma to UK over wife, daughters’ murder 

The justice minister said, “Mr Tshuma will be extradited to the UK once I have signed all the extradition documents and requests.”

Tshuma Zandile Tshuma
July 12, 2026

Kuwait, UAE, Qatar declare four-day mourning as former Qatari emir dies at 74

The seat of rule of the State of Qatar, Amiri Diwan, announced the demise of the former emir in a statement on Sunday.

July 12, 2026

Dubai billionaire Al Habtoor gifts Egypt national team players Mitsubishi cars after World Cup run

Mr Al Habtoor noted that the gesture would be extended to members of Egypt’s World Cup technical, administrative, and medical staff.

July 12, 2026

Norwegian Air changes logo to British Airways after losing World Cup bet

The 2026 World Cup marked a historic milestone for Norway because it’s the first time the Scandinavian nation reached the tournament’s quarter-finals.

July 12, 2026

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham dies after sudden illness

Mr Trump has since paid his tribute to Mr Graham, calling him one of the greatest individuals he has ever met.

Senator Lindsey Graham
July 12, 2026

Crew flees container ship after fire in latest Hormuz attack

The crew members had moved to a rescue ship, UKMTO said, citing a ship security officer and military authorities.

Vessels
July 12, 2026

Ukrainian drone attacks kill one, set Russian refinery ablaze

Residential buildings and an industrial facility were damaged in the attacks, Mr Fedorishchev said on Telegram, without providing further details.

Russian refinery