IC19 Closure Due to Multi-Vehicle Accident
The IC19 was closed in the direction of Lisbon-Sintra due to an accident involving eight cars. Two people were injured and transported to São Francisco Xavier Hospital.2 sourcesSee all sources
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Sensex and Nifty Surge in Four-Day Rally
The Sensex surged over 800 points, while the Nifty jumped over 1%, led by IT stocks, in a four-day rally. The Sensex settled at 77,654.60 and the Nifty at 24,250.20. The rally continued with the Sensex jumping 889 points to 77,655 and the Nifty ending above 24,250. The Sensex advanced 75.71 points in early trade to 77,726.62, and the Nifty rose 26.90 points to 24,275.85. The rally continued with the Sensex climbing 273.55 points to settle at 77,928.15 and the Nifty rising 66.95 points to 24,317.15.6 sourcesSee all sources16-Year-Old Dies in Tractor Accident in Tyrol
A 16-year-old tractor driver from Carinthia died in an accident on Wednesday afternoon in St. Johann in Tirol. The teenager was driving a tractor with two trailers on the B 164 when he suddenly veered off the road and fell into the Fieberbrunner Ache, sustaining fatal injuries.5 sourcesSee all sourcesU.S. Bans New Chinese Robots and Inverters Over Security Concerns
The Trump administration has ordered the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ban the import of new Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots, along with related energy inverters. The move aims to protect U.S. supply chains in artificial intelligence from Chinese threats such as data theft and cyber-attacks, while encouraging companies to shift production to the U.S. The ban applies only to new models not yet launched on the market but includes many non-Chinese suppliers. It targets UniTech, a leading Chinese humanoid robot maker, and other Chinese firms like Sungrow and Huawei. China has criticized the U.S. for protectionism.405 sourcesSee all sourcesClaire Foy & Matthew Macfadyen to Lead 'You Are Here' Adaptation
Claire Foy (The Crown) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) will star in 'You Are Here', an eight-part BBC and Starz adaptation of David Nicholls' bestselling novel. Lenny Abrahamson (Normal People) will direct the series, which follows Marnie and Michael as they embark on a coast-to-coast walk across England and unexpectedly find love. Nicholls has penned the adaptation and will executive produce alongside Abrahamson, Foy, Macfadyen, and Element Pictures.13 sourcesSee all sourcesRocket Strikes in Kyiv
Multiple rocket strikes were reported in Kyiv. The city's air defense was active, with radar units on alert. The Polish Minister of National Defense confirmed that Polish air defense faced a challenging night due to Russian air strikes on Ukraine.6 sourcesSee all sourcesWeather Alerts for July 29 and 30
The National Meteorological Service has issued weather alerts for extreme cold, rain, snow, and strong winds. A red and yellow alert is in effect for cold, storms, and snowfall on Wednesday, July 29, affecting certain provinces. On Thursday, July 30, red, orange, and yellow alerts are active for extreme cold, rain, snow, and strong winds, with specific provinces being affected.2 sourcesSee all sourcesGeorge Cottrell Transferred $2m to Mother Before Reform UK Donations
George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, transferred $2m to his mother Fiona Cottrell days before she made donations to Reform UK. Sources confirm Fiona attributed the transfers to her son. The Metropolitan Police are investigating potential violations of political funding restrictions.18 sourcesSee all sourcesBenue Killings: Alia, PDP, Aondoakaa Trade Blame
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom (PDP), and former Attorney General of Nigeria Aondoakaa are trading blame over the recent killings in Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) that left 15 people dead. The blame game comes amidst increasing insecurity in the state.5 sourcesSee all sourcesFauci Invokes Fifth Amendment, Refuses to Answer Rand Paul's Questions
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House's chief medical advisor, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing with Sen. Rand Paul, refusing to answer questions about COVID-19 origins and gain-of-function research. Paul subsequently announced plans to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress.48 sourcesSee all sourcesAfD's Election Program in Saxony-Anhalt Deemed Unconstitutional
Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, a constitutional lawyer, has criticized the AfD's election program in Saxony-Anhalt, stating that it violates the Basic Law. She provided a specific example to support her claim.2 sourcesSee all sourcesTeenage Driver Dies in Moscow Region Crash
A 14-year-old boy without a driver's license caused a fatal car crash in the Lyubertsy urban district of the Moscow region. He went for a ride with an adult friend, lost control of the vehicle near the village of Ostrovtsy, and collided with a truck. Both the teenage driver and his passenger died at the scene.9 sourcesSee all sourcesUkrainian Military Commander Detained for Forcing Soldiers to Build His House
A major in the Ukrainian Armed Forces has been detained for allegedly involving 83 military personnel in the construction of his private house in the Odessa region over several months. Military trucks were used to transport building materials. The commander faces up to 12 years in prison for exceeding official powers and distracting soldiers from their duties.48 sourcesSee all sourcesAther Introduces Pothole+ Alerts for Gen 2 Scooters
Ather Energy has rolled out its new Pothole+ Alerts feature for Gen 2 and newer electric scooters, including the 450 Apex, 450X, and Rizta Z. The software-based feature uses connected vehicle data to alert riders about upcoming road hazards such as potholes, uneven surfaces, and speed breakers. Riders can receive visual warnings on the scooter's dashboard and audio alerts through the scooter's speakers or a connected device.7 sourcesSee all sourcesU.S. Strikes Iran in Response to Missile Attack
U.S. Central Command forces successfully conducted a series of powerful strikes against Iran on July 29 at 22:00 Eastern Time, in response to an attempted rocket attack on American troops the previous day. The strikes targeted dozens of sites belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal defense sites, and naval capabilities. The aim was to reduce threats posed by Iran and its proxies to U.S. forces, commercial shipping, and neighboring countries of the Persian Gulf. All Iranian missiles launched on July 28 were intercepted by U.S. forces.88 sourcesSee all sourcesManila Electric's Market Value Plummets Amidst Reform Plan Concerns
Manila Electric Co. shares have been declining for four consecutive days, resulting in a loss of approximately 127 billion pesos ($2 billion) in market capitalization. This downturn is attributed to growing investor concerns about a proposed plan to eliminate a power charge for consumers, which could potentially impact the utility's earnings.3 sourcesSee all sourcesPortuguese Economy Grows 0.8% in Q2
The Portuguese economy grew by 0.8% in the second quarter, accelerating from a revised increase of 0.1% in the first quarter. This growth was driven by a 2.5% year-on-year increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). Economists had anticipated this return to growth.5 sourcesSee all sourcesIranian Revolutionary Guard Warns of Retaliation
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has issued a warning that it will 'punish the aggressor' following recent events.3 sourcesSee all sourcesRomania and Ukraine to Produce Military Drones in Cluj-Napoca
Romania and Ukraine are set to jointly produce military drones in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The project involves Romanian tech company OVES Enterprise and Ukrainian producer EDRONE. The initial production will focus on kamikaze attack drones, with plans to scale up to 15,000 units per month. The first production line is expected to start this fall.12 sourcesSee all sourcesSaudi Defense Minister Meets with Vance After Iraq Strikes
Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister held urgent meetings with U.S. Senator JD Vance following joint U.S.-Saudi military operations in Iraq. The meetings aimed to discuss de-escalation in the Middle East.6 sourcesSee all sourcesHeatwave Disrupts European Transport
The ongoing heatwave in Europe is causing significant disruptions to transport infrastructure. In England, clay soil shrinkage is altering railway tracks, slowing down trains, and causing problems along the Elizabeth line in London. On the Rhine in Germany, low water levels are reducing barge cargo capacity and increasing transport prices.2 sourcesSee all sourcesAl Ansari Exchange Appoints Sanju Samson as Brand Ambassador
Al Ansari Exchange has signed Indian cricketer Sanju Samson as its brand ambassador. The appointment aims to deepen engagement with UAE remittance customers and cricket fans.2 sourcesSee all sourcesNJ Man Killed by Lightning
A 32-year-old man in New Jersey was struck and killed by lightning during severe storms in the area. While around 37 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the US each year, the chances of being struck are less than one in a million.2 sourcesSee all sourcesItaly's Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.7% in June
Italy's unemployment rate increased to 5.7% in June, up from 5.0% the previous month, according to data released by the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT). The employment rate remained stable at 62.9%. The actual figure was higher than the forecasted 5.0%.4 sourcesSee all sources