Neutral summaries of your favorite news sources — just the facts.
Your favorite news sources, one neutral feed — we distill their reporting into fact-first
summaries and always link to the original story. How it works
World News
Comprehensive coverage of international news and global events
A Ukrainian drone attack in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region killed one person and injured three. The attack damaged a Black Sea export terminal and is part of Ukraine’s ongoing strikes on Russian military and energy sites.
Key Facts
The attack took place in the Krasnodar region of southern Russia.
One person died and three were injured in the drone strike.
The strike caused a fire at a sea terminal that handles oil and gas exports near the village of Volna.
Ukraine’s military also reported attacks on Russian facilities in Volgograd and occupied areas in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces targeted military and energy sites deep inside Russia, including a factory supplying Russian drones and missiles.
The front line between Ukraine and Russia has been mostly stable, with both sides using long-range drone attacks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to improve air defenses after recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure.
Russia launched attacks on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring nine people and damaging a marketplace.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Thousands of people took part in anti-racism protests in cities across the United Kingdom, including Belfast and Glasgow. The demonstrations came after several days of violence and unrest linked to anti-immigration feelings and attacks on ethnic minorities.
Key Facts
People gathered in large numbers in Belfast and Glasgow to protest against racism.
The protests followed days of riots that involved attacks on ethnic minority communities.
Homes and businesses owned by ethnic minorities were targeted during the unrest.
The demonstrations aimed to oppose far-right groups and racist actions.
Similar rallies took place in different parts of the UK as a response to rising tensions.
The events highlighted public concern about racism and violence linked to immigration issues.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Iranian ambassador to Mexico said that Iran and the U.S. could have a good relationship if President Trump ignores Israel’s interests in his foreign policy. The ambassador suggested that sidelining Israel could open the door to better ties between Tehran and Washington.
Key Facts
The Iranian ambassador to Mexico spoke about Iran-U.S. relations on Friday.
He said a positive relationship depends on the U.S. not following Israel’s interests.
The ambassador’s name is Abolfazl Pasandjdeh.
He implied that the U.S. and Iran could become “very good friends” under those conditions.
The statement addresses potential future diplomacy between Iran and the U.S.
The discussion involves President Trump’s approach to foreign policy.
The focus is on how Israel’s role influences U.S.-Iran relations.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The band Staind is celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 2001 album "Break the Cycle" by releasing a new live album of the full tracklist on August 21. They will also begin a U.S. tour in September to mark this milestone.
Key Facts
"Break the Cycle" is Staind’s third album, originally released in 2001.
The album includes hit songs like "It's Been Awhile," "Outside," and "Fade."
The album has been certified five-times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), meaning it sold over 5 million copies.
Staind is releasing a live album featuring all 13 songs from "Break the Cycle" on August 21.
The band released a live video for the song "It's Been Awhile" on YouTube.
Mike Mushok of Staind shared that the album sold 716,000 copies in its first week.
Staind will start a U.S. tour in September to celebrate the anniversary.
Fans can find tour dates on Staind’s official website.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Tensions are rising between some Jewish groups abroad and the Israeli government, especially after far-right Israeli politicians attended the Israel Day Parade in New York City. Protesters from the Jewish diaspora criticized these politicians for their roles in violence against Palestinians, while Israeli officials emphasized a strong connection between Jews worldwide and Israel.
Key Facts
Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and other far-right legislators attended the Israel Day Parade in New York City.
Smotrich is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Protesters at the parade shouted slogans like “shame” and “war criminals” at Smotrich.
The parade is controversial among some Jewish diaspora groups who want to distance themselves from Israel’s policies.
Smotrich claimed that the Jewish community worldwide is united with Israel and praised Israel as the safest home for Jews.
New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani did not attend the parade, fulfilling a campaign promise and drawing support from Jewish groups critical of the parade.
Some Jewish activists in the US and Europe criticize Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and oppose viewing Israel’s existence as unquestionable.
These activists link their critical views to events like Israel’s military actions in Gaza and the occupation of the West Bank.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Billy Morrison, guitarist for Billy Idol, released a new song called "Hollow," which is also the title track of his upcoming album. The song is inspired by his past experiences with homelessness and addiction, and it will be released on August 7.
Key Facts
"Hollow" is the title track of Billy Morrison's new album.
The song reflects Morrison’s life when he was homeless and addicted to heroin.
Morrison describes feeling rejected and judged by people on the street during that time.
The album will be released on August 7.
The album includes the single "Becoming," featuring Sully Erna and Nuno Bettencourt.
Other guest artists on the album include Marilyn Manson, Dexter Holland, Duff McKagan, Steve Stevens, Chuck D, B-Real, and DMC.
Morrison’s previous album, "The Morrison Project," came out in 2024 and included a collaboration with the late Ozzy Osbourne.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in France and meet French President Emmanuel Macron for dinner at the Palace of Versailles. Trump will have talks with several world leaders about ending the Iran war, removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, and trade deals.
Key Facts
President Trump will attend the G7 summit next week in Evian-les-Bains, France.
French President Macron will host Trump for dinner at the historic Palace of Versailles.
The dinner coincides with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Trump plans meetings with leaders from Egypt, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and India.
Discussions will focus on ending the Iran conflict and removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
Britain and France want to help clear mines from this important waterway once fighting pauses.
The G7 summit will also cover topics like economic growth, supply chains, immigration, and artificial intelligence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the summit but no formal meeting with Trump is planned.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey and another defence minister, Al Cairns, resigned because they believe Prime Minister Keir Starmer is not providing enough funding to protect the country against possible Russian threats. Their resignations came after seeing a British Defence Plan that has not been made public, raising concerns about the UK's national security.
Key Facts
John Healey, the UK Defence Secretary, resigned this week over concerns about defence spending.
Al Cairns, another UK defence minister, also resigned for the same reason.
Both ministers said Prime Minister Keir Starmer is not committing enough money to defence.
They worry the country is less safe due to insufficient funding against potential Russian attacks.
The British Defence Plan they reviewed has been delayed and is not publicly available.
A former Conservative MP, Tobias Ellwood, commented on the issue.
There is a warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be closely watching the UK's defence decisions.
Prime Minister Starmer had said the top job of a leader is to keep the country safe.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Hungary’s opposition party Fidesz has re-elected Viktor Orban as its leader for another year, despite losing the April election to the pro-Western Tisza party. Orban took responsibility for the loss and said Fidesz must change to become an effective opposition party.
Key Facts
Viktor Orban was re-elected leader of the Fidesz party with 729 out of 737 delegate votes.
Orban’s party lost the April election to Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s Tisza party, which supports closer ties with the West.
Orban ran unopposed and said he never gives up, accepting full blame for the election defeat.
Orban led Hungary for 16 years, promoting an “illiberal” democracy and building ties with President Trump and President Putin.
The new government has a two-thirds majority and plans to reverse Orban’s constitutional changes that weakened courts, media, and universities.
The new government removed Orban’s veto blocking Ukraine’s EU membership talks, allowing them to resume.
The European Union agreed to release 16.4 billion euros to Hungary after freezing funds due to concerns about democracy and corruption under Orban.
Opinion polls show support declining for Fidesz after the election, with Tisza gaining more popularity.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Ukraine launched a drone attack on a sea terminal in southern Russia, causing fires and killing one person, as part of its ongoing strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. Ukraine’s security service said these attacks aim to reduce Russia’s ability to fund its military operations in the war.
Key Facts
A Ukrainian drone strike hit the Tamanneftegaz sea terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar region, causing fires and damaging fuel tanks and oil loading stands.
The attack killed one person, according to Russian authorities.
Ukraine’s security service said the terminal is the largest liquefied hydrocarbon transshipment complex in southern Russia.
Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russian oil pipelines, refineries, and fuel depots to cut off money for Russia’s war effort.
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the strikes are causing damage but promised to respond with more attacks on Ukraine.
Ukraine also claimed to have hit an oil processing site in Volgograd region, causing a fire.
Power was restored to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine after an earlier strike cut its electricity.
Peace talks have stalled, but President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy are scheduled to meet in a G7 session soon.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A new poll suggests that Restore Britain, led by Rupert Lowe, might attract enough votes away from Reform UK to help Andy Burnham win the Ashton-in-Makerfield by-election. The poll and focus group analysis were discussed by the hosts and experts on the BBC Newscast podcast.
Key Facts
The discussion focuses on the Ashton-in-Makerfield by-election in the UK.
Rupert Lowe’s party, Restore Britain, may take votes from Reform UK voters.
This vote shift could lead to a win for Andy Burnham.
The research was conducted by More In Common, a polling group.
Luke Tryl from More In Common and Joe Pike, who attended a focus group, joined the podcast to explain the findings.
The Newscast podcast is produced by the BBC and hosted by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell.
Listeners can access the full candidate list and more election information on the BBC website.
The podcast is available on smart speakers and online platforms for daily political news analysis.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran to end the US-Israeli war is planned to be signed soon, but an Iranian official said the signing would not happen immediately. Both sides agree a deal is close, but no final agreement or details have been released yet.
Key Facts
President Trump said on Truth Social that the Iran deal is "scheduled to get signed tomorrow."
An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said the deal would not be signed on that day and no immediate travel to Geneva is planned.
The deal aims to open the Strait of Hormuz to all ships and prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Iran says the memorandum of understanding would pause fighting and start future talks on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions.
Iran and the US have recently exchanged strikes but still seek a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
President Trump wants a deal stronger than the 2015 JCPOA, which he previously left in 2018.
Iran claims its nuclear program is for civilian use, not weapons.
Both sides have not released the terms of the deal or officially finalized it.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Two police officers in Lima, Peru, dressed as World Cup mascots helped arrest a suspected drug dealer during the opening match of the World Cup. They used the mascot costumes to approach the suspect without raising suspicion and found drugs and a gun at the scene.
Key Facts
The arrest happened during the World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa.
Police disguised themselves as Clutch (a bald eagle representing the USA) and Maple (a moose representing Canada).
The suspect, Carlos Cabrera, 48 years old, was arrested after police broke down a door with a sledgehammer.
Police found 2,524 packets of cocaine base and a gun in the operation.
In Peru, possessing 5 to 50 grams of cocaine base can lead to 3 to 7 years in prison.
Peru police have previously used costumes like the Grinch, Freddy Krueger, Deadpool, Wolverine, and Santa Claus in arrests.
Earlier in 2024, an officer wore a bear costume with gifts to lure a female drug suspect out of her home.
The costumes help police get close to suspects without them noticing the arrest plan.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump said a deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is planned to be signed on Sunday, but Iran has expressed doubt about the exact timing. The agreement is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, and includes ending conflicts involving Israel and Hezbollah.
Key Facts
President Trump announced the US-Iran deal is scheduled for signing on Sunday.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said the signing may not happen as early as Sunday.
Pakistan is acting as a mediator and said the deal could be finalized within 24 hours.
The agreement involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz for all shipping.
It aims to end fighting between the US and Iran, and also between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Iran’s Foreign Minister said the deal includes lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports.
Talks on Iran’s nuclear program are planned to begin after this agreement.
US officials said Iran’s economic benefits depend on Iran meeting its agreements.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
James Boyard, a top security expert and government official in Haiti, was kidnapped by armed men in a usually safe part of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Haiti faces serious problems with violent gangs, and kidnappings have become more common, even in areas once seen as secure.
Key Facts
James Boyard is the cabinet director of Haiti’s Defense Ministry and inspector general of the police.
He was kidnapped on Thursday in Bourdon, a relatively safe area of Port-au-Prince.
About 70% of Port-au-Prince is controlled by gangs, including a group called Viv Ansanm designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S.
Boyard’s role includes helping rebuild Haiti’s armed forces and police reforms.
Experts believe the kidnapping was planned carefully, possibly with inside help.
Gangs sometimes wear fake police uniforms to trick people and carry out kidnappings.
Kidnappings target officials and people with dual nationalities, possibly to get higher ransoms or protect gang territories.
In recent years, hundreds of kidnappings have been reported annually in Haiti, with some high-profile victims like journalists and missionaries.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran will sign a deal on Sunday, and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon after. However, Iran has said it does not plan to send negotiators to sign any deal in the next few days.
Key Facts
President Trump stated the US-Iran deal will be signed on Sunday.
He said the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, will reopen immediately after the deal.
Iran has denied plans to send negotiators to sign any deal soon.
The announcement was made on President Trump’s Truth Social platform.
The US and Iran are involved in ongoing negotiations regarding this deal.
The Strait of Hormuz is strategically important for global oil shipments.
The US-Iran deal details were not shared in the announcement.
There is a clear disagreement between the US and Iran about the signing timeline.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
People in Albania protested against a new luxury resort project supported by Jared Kushner, who is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law. The protests grew larger near protected wetlands and in the capital city, Tirana, as many oppose the $5.7 billion development.
Key Facts
The protests took place at a site near protected wetlands in Albania.
The luxury resort project is valued at $5.7 billion.
Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, is backing the project.
Police clashed with protesters at the construction site.
Large demonstrations also happened in Tirana, Albania’s capital.
Many people are concerned about the environmental impact of the development.
The project has become a major cause of public opposition and unrest.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Far-right and anti-racist protesters held marches and demonstrations in several UK cities following violent riots in Belfast and Southampton. Police made multiple arrests as clashes occurred between opposing groups in places like Brighton, Liverpool, Sheffield, and Glasgow.
Key Facts
Far-right marches happened across the UK after recent violent unrest in Belfast and Southampton.
In Belfast, homes and vehicles were set on fire after a man, Stephen Ogilvie, lost an eye in a knife attack; the attacker has been charged with attempted murder.
Five people were jailed for violent disorder linked to riots in Southampton following the death of Henry Nowak.
In Sheffield, five people were arrested during protests involving a group called Raise the Colours, which campaigns against illegal immigration.
Brighton saw clashes between the anti-immigration group South East Patriots and anti-racist counter-protesters, with arrests made for assaults and public order offenses.
Liverpool police arrested a man for breach of the peace after protests by right-wing groups calling for mass deportations.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham warned that UK politics was becoming more divided and polarised, similar to the United States.
Police worked to manage the protests and counter-protests safely despite difficulties from opposing groups.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
French President Emmanuel Macron will host U.S. President Donald Trump for a dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the G7 summit in France. The dinner will celebrate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and highlight the friendship between France and the United States.
Key Facts
The G7 summit will be held in Evian-les-Bains, France.
President Trump will arrive in France on Monday afternoon before the dinner on Wednesday.
The dinner will take place at the Palace of Versailles, a historic French royal residence.
The event marks the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
President Trump has scheduled meetings with leaders from Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, India, and possibly Ukraine.
The G7 leaders will discuss topics like economic growth, supply chains, illegal immigration, artificial intelligence, and ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the summit, but no official meeting with Trump is planned so far.
The Palace of Versailles has previously hosted major international leaders and important historic events.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
