WestJet labour disruption: What cancelled passengers can claim
WestJet suspended mainline flights through August 6. Here is what affected passengers can generally claim under Canadian passenger-rights rules.
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ICC Terminates Darfur War-Crimes Case Against Fugitive Commander
The ICC terminated Abdallah Banda’s Darfur war-crimes case without a trial verdict after prosecutors withdrew charges over evidence concerns.
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U.S. tariffs on Brazil test agricultural and industrial supply chains
A 25% U.S. surcharge on selected Brazilian imports is in force, while exemptions and a separate 12.5% forced-labor tariff complicate supply-chain planning.
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UNESCO adds six heritage sites to danger list
UNESCO added six properties to its World Heritage in Danger list after a Busan session, citing conflict, occupation, development, poaching and weak conservation capacity.
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Brazil’s Lula ticket confirmed as 2026 campaign enters formal phase
Brazil’s Workers’ Party confirmed Lula and Alckmin for the 2026 presidential race as foreign political support for Flávio Bolsonaro raises sovereignty concerns.
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Ethiopia Secures Financing for Planned 300-MW Wind Project
A $110 million African Development Bank package advances Ethiopia’s planned Aysha wind farm, but financial close, construction and grid connection remain ahead.
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India Passes Exam-Malpractice Bill After Youth Protests
India’s Parliament passed tougher exam-malpractice measures after youth protests and a minister’s resignation, but the law still needs assent and implementation.
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Trump Pauses Planned Iran Strikes as Gulf Security Talks Intensify
Trump says U.S. strikes on Iran will pause while talks pursue a framework for Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program, but no final deal has been accepted.
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EA Buyout Expected to Close Aug. 4 After Approvals Clear
Electronic Arts says its $55 billion Saudi-led buyout has secured required regulatory approvals and is expected to close Aug. 4, pending final conditions.
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WHO says cruise-ship Andes hantavirus outbreak contained after 13 cases and three deaths
The World Health Organization says an Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius has been contained after 13 cases, three deaths and contact follow-up spanning 33 countries and overseas territories.
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UNESCO lists International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples for Aug. 9, 2026
UNESCO’s international calendar identifies Aug. 9, 2026, as the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, a global observance focused on public recognition and participation.
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U.S.-Iran conflict enters new phase as diplomacy stalls and Strait of Hormuz traffic falls
U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged missile strikes as a five-month conflict continued, while commercial data cited by AP showed ship passages through the Strait of Hormuz falling from 82 to 39 in two consecutive weekly periods.
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks continue during pause in strikes, with diplomacy under pressure
The United States and Iran were reported to be observing a second day of reduced or paused strikes on July 26 as technical and political consultations continued. The United Nations has called for maximum restraint to preserve the ceasefire and allow diplomacy to regain momentum.
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EU Council adopts new Russia-related sanctions targeting energy, military industry and propaganda
The Council of the European Union adopted additional restrictive measures on June 15, 2026, in response to Russia’s continuing war against Ukraine.
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Discarded Falcon 9 upper stage is expected to strike the Moon on August 5
Researchers have published an observing plan for the expected Aug. 5 lunar impact of a discarded Falcon 9 upper stage, an event intended to support tracking and scientific study.
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Trump Announces Hamas Disarmament Deal for Gaza, With Implementation Questions Unresolved
President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, AP reported July 31, 2026. The report said implementation, verification and possible Israeli commitments remained unresolved.
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UEFA warns FIFA investor plan could trigger World Cup boycott
UEFA has warned that European national teams could boycott future FIFA World Cups amid opposition to a proposed private-investment arrangement and possible changes to international competitions.
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EU election observers deploy ahead of Zambia’s Aug. 13 general election
The European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission to Zambia, following an invitation from the Zambian government, ahead of the country’s Aug. 13, 2026 general election.
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Trump says U.S.-Iran talks will begin as he delays threatened major strikes
President Donald Trump said U.S.-Iran talks would begin Aug. 3 after he delayed threatened “massive” strikes, creating a possible diplomatic opening in a conflict that has lasted about five months.
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Wildfire Threat Shifts to Mainland Greece as Winds Force Evacuations
Gale-force winds drove a wildfire through a mainland Greek resort area after fires in western Europe eased, forcing sea evacuations and straining response crews.
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Gaza Aid Access Faces New Test After Hamas Disarmament Announcement
Trump’s July 31 Gaza framework could affect aid access, but crossings, fuel deliveries, medical evacuations and convoy movement have not yet measurably improved.
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Pakistan Rejects UNAMA Findings on Afghan Civilian Toll
Pakistan has rejected UNAMA findings that 499 Afghan civilians were killed and 1,216 wounded, deepening a dispute over accountability and security.