Protesters in Kyiv on Friday announced an open ended rally demanding that President Volodymyr Zelensky reappoint ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov after a badly explained government reshuffle escalated into a political crisis.

August 4, 2026

Geopoliticalseverity 8

US warned Ukraine against strikes on oil infrastructure in Black Sea — WSJ

According to the source, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth raised the issue of collateral damage from Ukraine's strikes during talks with White House officials

August 4, 2026

Socialseverity 6

Houthis claim strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities in Saudi cities of Jizan and Yanbu

The objectives of both operations had been "successfully achieved" and that the strikes were "accurate and direct."

August 4, 2026

Socialseverity 7

Madeleine McCann’s younger brother Sean swims into Commonwealth Games final

Scotland’s 400m freestyle swimmer said he was ‘buzzing’ ‘I was certainly nervous with so many people watching’ The parents of Madeleine McCann cheered on as their son, Sean, reached the 400m freestyle final on his Commonwealth Games debut for Scotland. The 21-year-old, who is a student at Loughborough University, was given a huge roar when he was announced to the crowd and swam creditably to finish fourth in a heat where he faced an Olympic champion and a silver medallist from Paris 2024. Continue reading...

August 4, 2026

Socialseverity 6

Retirement planning at 50: How a Rs 1.3 crore bond portfolio can generate nearly Rs 1 lakh a month

Financial experts say retirement planning should focus on purpose-driven portfolios rather than arbitrary corpus targets. A balanced mix of liquidity, fixed income and equities can provide stable income, protect against inflation and support long-term financial security throughout retirement.

August 4, 2026

Socialseverity 6

Even anti-drone nets did not save it: Ukraine reveals details of strike on Russian oil refinery 2,000 km away – photo, videos

Drones operated by Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) have once again struck the Tyumen Oil Refinery despite its location deep inside Russia – more than 2,000 km from the Ukrainian border – and its protection by anti-drone netting.

August 4, 2026

Socialseverity 6

Scrutiny of WNBA intensifies as disarray looms over All-Star festivities

Discussions about race, gender and sexuality overshadow Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game, as league lurches into disarray.

August 4, 2026

Geopoliticalseverity 6

Ipswich sign Japan forward Maeda from Celtic

Ipswich Town sign Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a contract until summer 2029.

August 4, 2026

Socialseverity 7

Putin arrives in Omsk on working visit

Russian President and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will take part in the 22nd Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum

August 4, 2026

Geopoliticalseverity 6

Orban says Hungary should have vetoed EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia

The former prime minister stressed that Hungary "still needs cheap Russian energy resources, oil, and gas."

August 4, 2026

Socialseverity 6

Peskov calls Kazakhstan one of Russia's leading partners in CIS

Kremlin Spokesman added that economic cooperation between the two countries is multifaceted

August 4, 2026

Socialseverity 6

China completes first high-speed rail tunnel under the Yangtze River

China finished the first high-speed railway tunnel under the Yangtze River on Friday, marking a major step forward in the construction of a line that will one day connect the inland of the country with the coast. The 11.9km (7.4-mile) Caiyuanba Yangtze River Railway Tunnel links two districts in Chongqing and will be a key link in a high-speed line between two key hubs in the southwestern megacity and Xiamen in the southeastern province of Fujian. The project had to overcome the challenges posed...

August 4, 2026

Economicseverity 7

Austin’s Mayor Tackles Housing Affordability, and Canada Faces New Tariffs

Former trade negotiator says don’t underestimate Canada’s ire

August 4, 2026

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