Ukraine PM's resignation stuns lawmakers

"Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed on July 12 that she would step down as Ukraine’s Prime Minister following President Volodymyr Zelensky's announcement of a government reshuffle.
Her resignation comes as a surprise to some lawmakers in Zelensky's Servant of the People party, fueling speculation about the real motive behind the decision.
"It's a strange situation," one lawmaker told the Kyiv Independent on condition of anonymity." KI

Iran Army Soldiers Flee HQ - U.S. Strikes IRGC Nuclear Town

"This is now a large uh operation in the central and western parts of Iran. The army of the Islamic Republic uh have now fled the headquarters and their main bases as they are now they've been told to basically evacuate because they they believe that the the Americans might start to target those areas.

Arab countries, they were hitting them. Then they started hitting naval bases, air defense systems, but now everything else is getting targeted as well. We've had infrastructure getting hit. We've had the nuclear city getting hit. We we are having another nuclear town getting
targeted. It's a small village basically. It's just built for at this point uh the nuclear facility not far from Ara.
United States Army launching stactical ballistic missiles from the M142, a high mobility artillery rocket systems or the HIM from Kuwait towards Iran.
Americans have now said that uh in the south they have been targeting missile infrastructure, air defense systems and the IRGC's fast boats this the speedboats.
The biggest update uh so far tonight is that the Islamic regime in Iran has ordered the
full evacuation of headquarters at all the army uh positions and main bases across Iran or as they call it Artesh." TousiTV

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Of Sudden 'Heart Attack' As Iran Claim Credit

"Amaya Tusi and the U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has died of a

sudden heart attack and uh the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp in Iran unsurprisingly have come out to claim credit and responsibility. Of course, I'm not really that surprised because that's what they tend to do. There is no evidence so far of the IRGC's involvement, but they are claiming uh credit." 

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Historic floods hit Missouri

"Authorities in Missouri recovered the body of a woman. The victim was reportedly swept away by floodwaters on July 10 as catastrophic flooding struck much of southeastern Missouri. Over 30 cm (12 inches) of rainfall was recorded in parts of the region in 24 hours,

while the Black River rose to record heights. Hundreds of rescues were conducted across the state, with the relief operation still ongoing.
Authorities recovered the body of a missing Missouri flood victim from Huzzah Creek, ending a search launched after catastrophic flash flooding swept through Crawford County.
The woman was swept away by floodwaters on July 10 and was reported missing. Law enforcement personnel assigned to the search operation were immediately notified. Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Steelville Fire Protection District, Quad County Fire Protection District, and the Crawford County Coroner also responded to recover the victim." W

5.5 Earthquake - Southern East Pacific Rise

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near Southern East Pacific Rise late in the evening at 11.29 pm local time (GMT -8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

260 frontline clashes over past day

"A total of 260 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the frontline.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops repelled eight attacks near Vovchansk, Lyman, and Starytsia, as well as toward Hryhorivka, Karaichne, Ivanivka, and Malyi Burluk.

In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled three Russian assaults. Russian forces also carried out one airstrike involving three guided aerial bombs and shelled Ukrainian positions and settlements 76 times, including two attacks with multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian troops launched four attacks near Kupiansk and Podoly, as well as toward Borivska Andriivka and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 11 attacks near Lyman, Stavky, and Dibrova, as well as toward Novoselivka and Druzheliubivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces carried out 23 assaults near Pyskunivka, Kryva Luka, Zakitne, and Riznykivka, as well as toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops attacked 10 times near Tykhonivka, and toward Fedorivka Druha, Malynivka, and Nykyforivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 19 attacks near Kostiantynivka and Illinivka, and toward Ivanopillia and Rusyn Yar.
The Pokrovsk sector remained the focal point of Russian offensive operations, with Ukrainian troops stopping 44 assaults. Fighting was reported near Novooleksandrivka, Shakhove, Bilytske, Rodynske, and Serhiivka, as well as toward Nove Shakhove, Hryshyne, Kucheriv Yar, Sofiivka, Nykanorivka, Dorozhnie, Novyi Donbas, Kamianka, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Udachne, and Novopidhorodnie.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched three attacks toward Voskresenka, Oleksandrohrad, and Piddubne.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops conducted 13 assaults, attempting to advance near Huliaipilske, Novoselivka, and Verkhnia Tersa, as well as toward Charivne, Staroukrainka, Solodke, Dobropillia, Hirke, and Vozdvyzhivka." Ukrin

Russian attack on ports: deaths and injuries reported

"Russian forces attacked port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast sparking fires ...Two drivers have been killed and two other people injured in a Russian attack on a port in Odesa Oblast, which also damaged several cargo lorries." KI

Dams burst across China—creating massive flooding. And then...came the snakes.

"Dams burst across China, creating massive flooding. And then came the snakes.
China is drowning after Typhoon Mesa made landfall over the weekend, flooding towns and villages with deep, dirty water, washing away cars, storage containers, and pigs. Several other dams in the region also collapsed.
More than 800 snakes have escaped from a flooded breeding facility in a Hung village, according to local news outlet Hung. The report notes that at least one villager was bitten and is in the hospital." China Uncensored

6.4 Earthquake - South Sandwich Islands Region

"A very strong magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred in the South Atlantic Ocean 113 km (70 mi) from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in the morning at 8.26 am local time (GMT -2). The quake had a very shallow depth of 26 km (16 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

Super Typhoon Bavi Hits China! 1 Million Flee Shanghai, Panicked Crowds Flood Stations & Airports

"The massive Category 13 typhoon Bavi is approaching. Millions of people in Zhejiang and Shanghai are evacuating. Train stations, airports, and bus stations are packed with people trying to leave." W

74 clashes

"Russian forces have launched 74 attacks on Ukrainian Defense Forces' positions.
Russian troops continue to shell Ukraine's border areas with artillery. The settlements of Korenok, Neskuchne, Volfyne, Yastrubshchyna, Bachivsk, Potapivka, Tovstodubove, and Hirky in the Sumy region, as well as Haty in the Chernihiv region, came under fire throughout the day.
Russian aircraft also carried out strikes on the city of Sumy.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders and Russian forces engaged in one combat clash. Russian troops shelled Ukrainian positions and nearby settlements 39 times in this sector, including two attacks using multiple launch rocket systems.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched three assaults near Lyman, Hryhorivka, and Kolodiazne. Two engagements are still ongoing.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled two Russian attempts to advance near Petropavlivka and Podoly.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops made five attempts to advance near Druzheliubivka, Stavky, and Dibrova. One battle is still underway.
The Sloviansk sector remains one of the most active, with Russian forces carrying out 19 attacks near Kryva Luka, Zakitne, Rai-Oleksandrivka, and Riznykivka. One engagement is ongoing.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops launched seven attacks near Fedorivka Druha, Malynivka, and Nykyforivka. One clash continues.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces attempted eight assaults near Ivanopillia, Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Rusyn Yar. One battle is still in progress.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian troops made 18 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian forces from their positions near Kucheriv Yar, Shakhove, Sofiivka, Bilytske, Nykanorivka, Dorozhnie, Novyi Donbas, Rodynske, Serhiivka, Kamianka, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Udachne, and Novopidhorodnie. Three combat engagements remain ongoing.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched three assaults near Voskresenka, Oleksandrohrad, and Piddubne. One battle continues.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops attacked five times near Dobropillia, Hirke, Tsvitkove, and Vozdvyzhivka. One engagement is still underway.
According to the General Staff, Russian forces did not conduct offensive operations in the Orikhiv and Dnipro River sectors throughout the day. No significant changes were reported in other sectors of the frontline." Ukrin

Trump admin. to back tariffs on Russian oil in effort to end Ukraine war

"The Trump administration will support a draft bill that would impose heavy financial

penalties on purchasers of Russian oil, adding to economic pressure on Moscow, all in an effort to bring Russia's four-year war on Ukraine to a close, sources told CBS News.
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut told CBS News that the Trump White House has approved the latest draft of a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill." msn

China Shaken By 13 Quakes In two days

"Gaoxian County, Yibin City, Sichuan Province was hit by 13 earthquakes within two days."
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Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv

"Eight people were injured after Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv early July 11, with damage reported in multiple districts of the Ukrainian capital, local officials said.

The injured include an 11-year-old boy. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said four of the injured were hospitalized, while the others received medical treatment at the scene.
Kyiv Independent journalists on the ground initially reported hearing explosions at around 3:40 a.m. local time. Ukraine's Air Force subsequently warned that Russian ballistic missiles were heading toward the capital.
Klitschko reported damage in the capital's Dniprovskyi district and said Russia was attacking with ballistic missiles. Kyiv Independent journalists heard additional explosions at about 3:55 a.m." KI

Apocalypse Scene Returns: Chinese City Looks Bombed As Disasters Hit

"The remnants of Typhoon Maysak brought a rare tornado to Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei Province. At around 8 p.m., a large tornado formed in Ezhou, moved north through the city, crossed the Yangtze River, and entered Huanggang. After passing Huanggang Normal University and Aihu Park, it dissipated outside the city at around 8:30 p.m. Its size, duration, and destructive force were unprecedented for an inland Chinese city." CO