Twelve dead and 23 missing in Spain wildfire as man describes 'surreal' view as blaze approached

"At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in southern Spain, with early indications suggesting four of the victims are British, according to a local official
Hundreds of emergency responders are working to extinguish the blaze around Los Gallardos, Almería - officials say they've never had such a devastating fire
The bodies of the victims were found near the small village of Bédar, just outside Los Gallardos, while 23 others are still missing and hundreds of residents have been evacuated
The fire is "more or less" under control but "if the wind picks up again, things could get complicated", the mayor of nearby town Antas tells Spanish media." BBC

‘We are not at war’ – NATO state questions bloc’s Ukraine strategy

"The Czech Republic remains skeptical about NATO’s strategy of continued military support

for Ukraine, to which it does not contribute financially, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said as he left the bloc leaders’ summit in Ankara, Türkiye on Wednesday.
Babis’ party won last year’s election on a nationalist platform that included reversing the Ukraine aid policy championed by his predecessor, Petr Fiala, and urging a diplomatic resolution of the conflict with Russia instead.
”We are not at war. Ukraine is at war,” Babis told reporters on Wednesday, when asked whether NATO’s increasing spending would pressure Moscow to negotiate, adding, “I don’t know, time will tell.” The prime minister said discussions during the summit focused on weapons rather than peace." RT

Arab States Launch WAR In Iran

"We had a a number of explosions uh which again we can now say that according to the Islamic Republic state media Kuwait and Bahrain are responsible. Now, if that is the case, of

course, Kuwait
from here, Bahrain from here, we do know that the Arab states have targeted sother areas.
We have had the the United Arab Emirates every now and then joining the strikes during the war.
An interesting location tonight into the heart of Iran. Kman right there. It's this this area which has been hit before but is way
outside of the coastal zones that has been have been mostly the targets for the the Americans and obviously the Arab states but Kan is getting hit." Tousi

Ukraine's air defences destroy 114 out of 137 drones launched by Russia overnight

"Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 137 Shahed (some jet-powered), Gerbera and Italmas attack drones, Banderol loitering munitions and Parodiya decoy drones on the night." Pravada

U.S. Ruins Khamenei’s Funeral Procession With Targeted Strikes, IRGC Melts Down

"U.S. strikes on Iran reportedly disrupted rail travel Thursday ahead of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s burial in Mashhad, prompting outrage from the IRGC, which accused Washington of trying to derail the late supreme leader’s funeral procession.

Iranian state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) claimed a U.S. strike damaged part of the Tehran-Mashhad railway, temporarily halting passenger train service along one of the country’s busiest routes.
State media said repair crews were working to restore the damaged rail line while officials arranged buses and other road transportation to get mourners to Mashhad.
The transportation disruption comes as Iran prepares to bury Khamenei in Mashhad after a weeklong state-organized funeral procession." TP

Major Russian oil refinery, oil infrastructure reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones

"Ukrainian forces continued their barrage of attacks against Russian oil infrastructure

overnight on July 10, striking targets in multiple regions, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Ukraine's military reportedly struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery in southern Russia overnight on July 10. Photos and videos posted to social media by local residents purport to show large, glowing flames rising from the refinery.
Located roughly 500 kilometers (310 miles) from Ukrainian-controlled territory in Krasnodar Krai, the refinery is among the largest in southern Russia, producing nearly 6.6 million tons of fuel annually." KI

5.1 Earthquake - 50 km SW of Shirahama, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near the coast of Wakayama, Japan, in the evening at 9.58 pm local time (GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

283 clashes on front line over past day

"283 combat engagements were recorded between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invading forces.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, there were 16 combat engagements with Russian forces. The enemy carried out 56 attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including 12 using MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions 18 times near Starytsia, Novovasylivka, Lyman, Vovchansk, and Artilne, as well as toward Zybyne, Sheviakivka, Okhrimivka, Hoptivka, and Izbytske.

In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched four attacks toward Kurylivka and Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses 15 times, attacking toward Borova, Stavky, Lyman, Dibrova, Ozerne, Shyikivka, and Druzheliubivka.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian forces launched 30 assaults toward Rai-Oleksandrivka and Pyskunivka, as well as near Kryva Luka, Zakitne, and Riznykivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops carried out six attacks toward Tykhonivka and near Fedorivka Druha and Nykyforivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces launched 33 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Rusyn Yar, Stepanivka, Toretske, and toward Vilne.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 18 enemy assault attempts near Dorozhnie, Novooleksandrivka, Udachne, Kotlyne, Hryshyne, and Vasylivka, as well as toward Shevchenko, Serhiivka, Bilytske, and Myrne.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces attacked four times near Tolstoi and Nove Zaporizhzhia.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian troops carried out 22 attacks toward Dobropillia, Vozdvyzhivka, Zaliznychne, Tsvitkove, Charivne, Hirke, and Verkhnia Tersa.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian forces stopped five attempts by Russian troops to advance near Shcherbaky, Stepove, Stepnohirsk, and Plavni." Ukrin

NATO summit — Trump rages at allies but hands Ukraine a win

"Despite all expectations, Ukraine seems to be leaving the NATO summit in Ankara with a major win.

The alliance itself, less so.
At The Hague summit in 2025, the allies agreed to Trump's request to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP — only to face further demands and threats over the coming months.
Few deny that the U.S.-European relationship has irreversibly changed.
Alongside an allied pledge of $80 billion in defense aid for 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky has also secured an apparent green light from U.S. President Donald Trump to produce Patriot missiles, sorely needed amid increasingly deadly Russian attacks.
This year's summit saw Zelensky conclude new Drone Deals with three NATO members — Denmark, Estonia, and the Netherlands.
Even Trump, who once scoffed at Kyiv's offers of unmanned technology, turned around and said Washington would also purchase Ukrainian drones.
While Trump later expressed confidence that Ukraine could produce the missiles quickly, he also said he had not coordinated with the manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, ahead of the announcement." KI

5.8 Earthquake - 91 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the Coral Sea 87 km (54 mi) from Vanuatu in the evening at 8.50 pm local time (GMT +11). 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

5.4 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 242 km south of 'Eua Island, Eua, Tonga

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 234 km (145 mi) from Tonga shortly after midnight at 12.18 am local time (GMT +12). 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

Ohio storms kill 5-year-old boy as historic rainfall floods Kelleys Island

"Severe storms and flash flooding affected parts of Ohio on July 5 and 6, 2026, killing a 5-

year-old boy in Monroe County and producing historic and potentially record-breaking rainfall on Kelleys Island. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado and a destructive macroburst in Mahoning County, where straight-line winds downed nearly 1 000 trees.
Historic rainfall inundated Kelleys Island while severe thunderstorms produced tornadoes, destructive straight-line winds, and flash flooding across Ohio during a widespread weekend weather outbreak that left a 5-year-old boy dead and caused significant damage in several communities." W

268 clashes on front lines

"268 combat clashes were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the front lines.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy assaults. The Russians carried out one airstrike using two guided bombs and conducted 44 artillery attacks.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian units repelled two Russian assaults in the Hoptivka area.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched two attacks toward Novoplatonivka and Kivsharivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian invaders launched 15 attacks in the areas of Stavky, Drobysheve, and Lyman, as well as toward Druzheliubivka, Derylove, Shyikivka, Novoselivka, and Yampil.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy carried out 28 assault operations in the areas of Kryva Luka, Zakitne, and Riznykivka, as well as toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders launched three attacks toward Nykyforivka, Tykhonivka, and Yurivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 29 enemy attacks were recorded. Russian troops carried out assaults in the areas of Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, and Ivanopillia, as well as toward Stepanivka and Oleksandro-Shultyne.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces repelled 38 Russian attacks. The enemy was active in the areas of Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Rodynske, and Bilytske, and also carried out assaults toward Pavlivka, Vilne, Shevchenko, Hryshyne, Molodetske, Novopidhorodne, Svitle, Hulive, Matiasheve, Dorozhne, Nykanorivka, Novyi Donbas, Kotlyne, and Udachne.
On the Oleksandrivka sector, the Russians carried out three attacks toward Novoheorhiivka and Voskresenka.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russian army launched 30 attacks, attempting to advance near Huliaipole, Novoselivka, and Verkhnia Tersa, as well as toward Hirke, Rybne, Dobropillia, Vozdvyzhivka, Tsvitkove, Kosivtseve, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled two enemy attempts to advance toward Stepove and Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russians did not carry out any assault operations over the past day." Ukrin

Multiple Explosions At Macron’s Hotel In Damascus

"Multiple explosions earlier on outside the Four Seasons Hotel in

Damascus where President Emanuel Macron and his delegation were staying before he got himself to anchor.....the terrorist happened by the Sunni jihadis. 
We had, of course, President Emanuel Macron's state visit to Damascus to meet with President well self-appointed interim president Al- Shara or Al Galani. 

The initial wave were two explosions rocking the central part of Damascus and this was shortly after he left to meet with President Al
Shahara to say goodbye before he left. " Tousi

Ukraine launches drone barrage at Moscow as Zelensky heads to NATO summit

"Ukrainian

forces launched more than 430 kamikaze drones towards Moscow overnight,
Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said. The attack came as Vladimir Zelensky traveled to Ankara, Türkiye, where NATO leaders are gathering for a summit." RT