Sinuiju (North Korea) (AFP) – Images released by North Korean state media on July 31 show the country’s leader Kim Jong Un riding in a rubber boat and inspecting the flooding caused by record-breaking rains in the city of Sinuiju in North Pyongan Province.
London (AFP) – Tensions flare at a far-right demonstration in London, with bottles thrown at police and several people arrested. The demonstrators are angry about the government’s response to the mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party that killed three children.
Tel Aviv (AFP) – “While we prefer to resolve hostilities without a wider war, the IDF is fully prepared for any scenario,” says Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, Israeli army spokesman, after an Israeli strike in the area of Beirut. Israel says the target of the strike was Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukur.
Unknown (AFP) – Russia announces it has launched the third stage of its exercises on the use of tactical nuclear weapons, which includes forces involved in the conflict in Ukraine.
Deir el-Balah (AFP) – Gazans express their opinion on the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, saying that it would affect the hostage deal negotiations and ruling out any effect on the movement’s military capabilities.
Washington (AFP) – Sports enthusiasts in a bar in Washington watch Simone Biles lead the United States to a dominant victory in the women’s gymnastics team final, laying the ghosts of Tokyo to rest as she claims a fifth career Olympic gold medal.
Caracas (AFP) – Thousands of Venezuelans gather in a peaceful show of opposition support a day after 12 people died and dozens were injured in protests against President Nicolas Maduro’s disputed presidential election victory.
Southport (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Violent clashes broke out in the northern England town of Southport after a vigil was held for the victims of a mass stabbing attack. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said those responsible for the violence would “face the full force of the law”.
Beirut (Lebanon) (AFP) – Israel says it has carried out an attack on a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Beirut, killing a senior commander of the Iran-backed group.
Berlin (AFP) – In the German capital, Berlin, a number of sports clubs offer safe spaces for the LGBT+ community, where physical activity can be practised without fear of judgement, whether playing rugby or water polo.
Montagne-de-Lure (AFP) – Since wolves returned to the Luberon massif in southern France around ten years ago, many farmers adopted Pyrenean mountain dogs. To ensure the safety of hikers, volunteers step in and guide them through the routes and the pastures.
Paris (AFP) – Unsafe pollution levels in the River Seine forced the postponement of the men’s triathlon at the Paris Olympics. In a massive blow to organisers who have repeatedly vowed that the Seine would be safe to swim in, the race was called off just hours before the start after last-minute water quality tests.
