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Saudi Arabia Launches the World's First Geothermal Outdoor Cooling Project

Riyadh, Sunday, 12 July 2026.
A landmark Saudi Arabian project will pioneer the world’s first open-space geothermal cooling system, cutting electricity consumption by up to 50% with zero water usage.

Falling Living Standards Fuel a Surge in Support for Australian Populists

Canberra, Sunday, 12 July 2026.
With Australia enduring its worst economic growth on record, severe stagflation has pushed populist leader Pauline Hanson’s approval ratings above those of the nation’s mainstream political leaders.

Former Qatari Leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74

Doha, Sunday, 12 July 2026.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who transformed Qatar into an economic powerhouse using its natural gas wealth before abdicating in 2013, has died at age 74.

British Warship's South Atlantic Voyage Stirs Tension Between Argentina and Chile

Buenos Aires, Sunday, 12 July 2026.
Argentina is protesting a British warship’s unannounced transit to Chile, where the UK is establishing a strategic maintenance hub to support its South Atlantic naval fleet.

Two Dead After Shooting at Canada's Largest Latin Street Festival

Toronto, Sunday, 12 July 2026.
A festive celebration turned tragic on July 11 when a shooting at Toronto’s major Latin festival left two dead and six injured, with the suspect still at large.

How the United States Secretary of State Governs Venezuela from Washington

Washington, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Six months after U.S. commandos captured Nicolás Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio effectively runs Venezuela’s finances and resources from Washington through daily WhatsApp communications.

How Record-Breaking Heat Is Forcing the Tour de France to Change

Paris, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
With temperatures hitting a record 41°C, the 2026 Tour de France is deploying high-tech smart urinals and advanced cooling systems to protect riders from extreme, climate-driven heatwaves.

Two Mediterranean Nations Bar LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship From Docking

Cairo, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
In an unprecedented move, Turkey and Egypt barred an LGBTQ+ charter cruise, marking the first port bans in the operator’s 36-year history and signaling rising geopolitical travel risks.

China Orders Mass Evacuations as Major Typhoon Nears Manufacturing Hubs

Wenzhou, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
As Typhoon Bavi nears eastern China, authorities have evacuated over 890,000 people in Wenzhou and declared a top-level emergency, threatening key global shipping and manufacturing corridors.

Benjamin Netanyahu Reveals He Has Selected a Successor to Lead Israel

Jerusalem, Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he has chosen a secret successor, though he refused to provide a timeline for stepping down or acknowledge that Israeli leaders cannot legally appoint successors.