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Health To be verifiedUpdated 27 Jul 2026, 04:26 UTC

Sudan’s army said it had regained full control of the Al Sadarat highway linking Khartoum with El Obeid.
The army said the recapture followed two days of fighting with the Rapid Support Forces.
The army reported recapturing Um Qurfa and Jarigakh, and said opposing forces suffered heavy casualties and equipment losses without giving figures.

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Environment To be verifiedUpdated 25 Jul 2026, 14:05 UTC

Wildfires in France and Spain have displaced more than 250,000 people, including 70,000 evacuees in central Spain.
France is preparing an A400M aircraft to spread fire retardant over the Gironde blaze, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said.
Authorities ordered evacuations west of Bordeaux as shifting winds threatened to push the fire toward the city.

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Tech To be verifiedUpdated 25 Jul 2026, 11:59 UTC

SpaceX launched Starship Friday from Starbase, Texas, on its 13th test flight and first since the company’s initial public offering last month.
The Super Heavy booster separated roughly two minutes after liftoff and made a controlled splashdown in the Gulf, SpaceX said.
Some booster engines relit during the landing burn, producing a harder-than-planned splashdown, according to SpaceX.

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Tech To be verifiedUpdated 24 Jul 2026, 20:39 UTC

The U.S. Coast Guard opened a search for technologies that can detect, track and defeat uncrewed underwater vehicles threatening ports and waterways.
The request seeks systems tested in operational settings at Technology Readiness Level 5 or higher.
Eligible proposals must include an effector or direct mitigation capability; detection-only submissions will not be considered.

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Tech To be verifiedUpdated 23 Jul 2026, 06:47 UTC

President Donald Trump said the United States would hold Iran responsible for future Houthi attacks on shipping.
The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil tankers Encelia and Layla using drones and missiles, alleging violations of their maritime blockade.
Saudi transport officials said Encelia caught fire at its bow in the Red Sea, while all crew members remained safe.