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Building scaffolding collapsed on a high-rise under construction in Hong Kong on July 25 as Typhoon Noul approached southern China. The storm, the 12th typhoon of 2026, was forecast to make landfall between Hong Kong and Lufeng in Guangdong province between late Saturday and Sunday...

Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuating from wildfires burning across France and Spain as of July 25, 2026, with fires spreading rapidly through multiple regions, according to NBC News. Heat waves and drought conditions across southern Europe have intensified fire risk, NBC News reports....

The International Olympic Committee stated it will not ask FIFA leader Gianni Infantino to explain how U.S. President Donald Trump helped reverse a player ban at the World Cup, according to African News reporting on July 24. The decision centers on a red card controversy...

France 24 reports that wildfires in France's Gironde region forced the overnight evacuation of 55,000 additional residents on Sunday, bringing the total displaced to 220,000 as flames advanced toward Bordeaux. Authorities issued new evacuation orders for five localities southwest of the historic city as shifting...

According to TRT World, a Vietnamese fishing vessel carrying 62 people sank near Yongshu Reef in the Nansha Islands of the South China Sea on July 26, 2026. Vietnamese authorities rescued 44 people, and search and rescue operations are continuing for the remaining 18.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reported on July 26 that wildfires in the southwestern Gironde department remained in a 'very unfavourable' situation, with another difficult night ahead for firefighting efforts. France has deployed 2,500 firefighters (including a Swiss team), 1,500 military personnel, and approximately 1,200...

Busan, South Korea hosted the UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in July 2026, bringing together international delegates to evaluate and designate new World Heritage sites, according to Arirang News. The meeting served as the committee's formal annual venue for reviewing candidate sites submitted by member...

A team of divers in South Australia's south-east is using photogrammetry—action cameras and computer modeling—to create detailed 3D maps of underwater cave networks running beneath the region's city streets, according to ABC News Australia. Per ABC News Australia, the project aims to improve safety for...

Former firefighter Ludovic Pollet recounts his experience protecting his home and those of his neighbors as wildfires swept through southwest France overnight.

Fighting between Sudan's military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary has escalated around El Obeid, a major city in South Kordofan state, with civilians trapped under siege conditions, TRT World reports. According to TRT World, the UN has warned that the conflict could trigger...

Arirang News compiled major South Korean stories for the week of July 25, 2026, spanning Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Z Fold launch, domestic estate and wealth policy developments, regional ASEAN economic engagement, GDP performance, and Seoul's selection as host for the 2029 Invictus Games.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on July 25, 2026, calling for international support as Syria enters a critical phase of post-conflict reconstruction following the end of its civil war. According to Africanews, Guterres characterized the moment as a "pivotal"...

The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on East Asian imports, prompting China to restrict exports to EU entities and Japan to express regret over the duties. According to CNA, ASEAN meetings in Manila concluded with maritime concerns in the South China Sea dominating discussions, while...

Nigeria is looking to strengthen its own drone capabilities through local innovation, according to DW News reporting. The initiative aims to bolster military intelligence and operational capacity, and would reduce the country's dependence on foreign drone technology to address security challenges in the West African...

South Africa's high court has temporarily paused President Cyril Ramaphosa's impeachment proceedings while reviewing the legality of a parliamentary inquiry report that found sufficient grounds to proceed with his removal. The pause follows Ramaphosa's legal challenge seeking to stay the inquiry pending that review. The...

A UN report released in 2026, as covered by TRT World, documents that 309 million Africans faced food insecurity in 2025, making the continent the global hunger hotspot. TRT World reports the crisis stems from conflict, climate disruption, and economic instability across multiple regions. According...

Mali's ruling military government has rejected reports that the United States is involved in operations against JNIM, a jihadist organization active in the Sahel region, stating the claims are false. The denial comes as the US maintains a military presence and counterterrorism engagement across West...

A South Korean court ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife Roh So-hyeong approximately $640 million USD in an asset division settlement, according to Arirang News. The payment represents one of the largest divorce settlements in South Korean corporate history.

Busan is hosting the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting for South Korea's first time, with delegates adopting the Busan Declaration to address growing preservation challenges globally. The declaration calls for greater international cooperation on heritage site protection amid mounting pressures from conflict, climate change, and...

South Korea's Foreign Ministry submitted a written response to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Friday, rebutting allegations in a House report that Seoul discriminates against American-owned businesses, particularly e-commerce giant Coupang. According to the Korean Embassy's statement, the country's digital regulations are applied fairly...