We turn our focus to Lockheed Martin's better-than-expected earnings in the June quarter. Sales of fighter jets and radar programs above projections prompt Lockheed Martin to raise its revenue and profit forecasts for the year. Escalating wars on the edge of Europe and West Asia have put the spotlight on the jump in defence firms.

Lockheed's revenue beat expectations by over $1 billion

Venezuela is set for an intense political battle between the ruling President Nicolas Maduro and the country's opposition Alliance. Voting will be held in the country on Sunday (July 28) and countries the world over are watching very closely to ensure that the election remains free and fair. Watch in for more details!

Venezuela Elections 2024: US, Chile call on Venezuela to conduct peaceful & fair polls

Now, we look at the rising geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China. What is this all about? What kind of advantage does America have in the artificial intelligence (AI) race and can it be maintained? How might it change under another term, President Trump? Take a look at this report for more...

U.S. and China are in an all-out ai race

Security has been beefed up in Paris ahead of the opening ceremony after France's high-speed train lines were targeted in a series of 'malicious' acts. WION's Digvijay Singh Deo brings you more insights. Watch in.

Paris Olympics: Arson attack hit France's train network before opening ceremony

Now, we look at the deep malaise in European factories from green transition and low-cost global competition especially from China. The head of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen, won a second term on her pledge to assist industries in overcoming those threats. However, the latest data show that factory activity in the region is in a deep rut, and it will be difficult to get out of the mess.

Europe's industry faces several struggles

The Olympics kick-off event is here. An amphibious opening ceremony is taking place on the River Seine at the heart of the city, an outdoor bash that for the first time in the modern Games era won’t be held outside in a stadium.

Paris prepares for the Olympic 2024 opening ceremony on the River Seine

Now, we delve into data which shows more people in the UK were pushed into poverty from rate hikes. According to the institute for fiscal studies, the move by the bank of England (BOE) to hike borrowing costs to the highest level in 16 years has pushed 320,000 more people into poverty.

Cost high interest rates UK

China plans to start building the world’s first molten salt nuclear power plant that uses thorium as fuel instead of uranium in the Gobi Desert. Watch in for more details!

China building thorium-based nuclear power

Security has been beefed up in Paris ahead of the opening ceremony after France's high-speed train lines were targeted in a series of 'malicious' acts. WION's Digvijay Singh Deo was on the broadcast when he was asked to move. Watch his first-hand account.

Paris Olympics: Security beefed up in Paris ahead of the opening ceremony

Egypt has increased fuel prices across the board. Petrol prices have gone up by as much as 15 percent, with diesel, a staple fuel, seeing the biggest jump. This comes just days before the international monetary fund reviews Egypt’s 8 billion dollar loan programme. The government has committed to cutting fuel subsidies as part of the deal.

Egyptians face economic strain amid soaring fuel prices

The Russian military has attacked the command headquarters of the Ukrainian army’s southern grouping, using missiles and artillery. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian military claims hitting Ukraine fuel and arms depots

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. Harris thanks for endorsement, says 'means so much'. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Harris closes gap with Trump in five critical battleground states

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