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South Korea severe weather update: Record temperatures above 40 C have spread westward, prompting the highest-level heat warnings for Seoul and causing multiple deaths as authorities activate emergency responses.
A Sudanese army drone strike on a customary court in an RSF-held village in North Darfur killed at least 35 people on Sunday, including tribal leaders, amid escalating drone warfare in the three-year conflict.
Trump canceled a planned joint assault on Iran following a Saudi plea, citing ally agreement on ending the five-month war through a deal opening the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran denied direct negotiations and fresh attacks hit Gulf targets.
Situation report on 3 August Russian strikes injuring 13 in Odesa, Kherson and Chernihiv, Ukrainian drone attacks killing eight and hitting Engels airbase plus Saratov refinery in Russia, and Magura drone carrier strikes on Crimea radar assets.
Situation report on the Ukraine war covering record civilian casualties from Russian strikes including the Odesa attack that killed a mother's son, appeals for additional Patriot systems after the Kyiv barrage, widespread shelter deficiencies, Latvia's expanded medical evacuations for wounded soldiers, and African recruits sent to front lines.
Situation report on the July 28 magnitude 7.1 Japan earthquake in Kumamoto: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets victims, automakers prolong plant closures, and semiconductor plants begin recovery.
Multiple flash flood warnings are active in the New York metro area and New Jersey amid heavy thunderstorms, while South Korea battles record temperatures topping 41 C with its first Heat Wave Emergency Warning for greater Seoul.
Situation report on the resumed US-Iran war, its disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, rising global energy and food prices, and downstream effects on Sudan's civil war, regional Saudi-Emirati dynamics, and wider economic forecasts.
Oil prices fell sharply as President Trump delayed a planned strike on Iran and announced new nuclear talks starting Monday, with Tehran signaling a Hormuz management deal with Oman.
Global crime roundup: South Africa intercepts R28m cocaine shipment from Brazil, Nigeria eliminates notorious bandit leader and 60 followers in raid, Singapore arrests nine in minor sex trafficking case, and Greek authorities charge suspects in 2010 fatal bank arson.
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