Israel allegedly struck the Syrian coastal city of Tartus on Sunday night. The targets according to reports were Iranian sites in Syria, an air defense system and a radar station, and it's emerged that all these reportedly situated near Russia's main naval base in the area. Our correspondent Jodie Cohen brings us more.

Israeli airstrikes in Syria said to hit Iranian sites near Russian naval base

At least 41 people were killed in a deadly fire in the Egyptian capital. The fire broke out at a Cairo church during the Sunday mass, here's the report.

Egypt: Fire at Cairo's Abu Sifin church kills 41, mostly children; electric fault leads to mishap

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused his predecessor Scott Morrison of running shadow government and trashing democracy after revealing that while Morrison was in power, he took on five ministerial post without the knowledge of most other lawmakers or the public.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese accuses predecessor Scott Morrison of running shadow government

The raging war between Russia and Ukraine is escalating. Both the countries have reported fresh shelling around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant that has reignited the blame game between two nations.

Fresh shelling at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, strike reignite tussle between Russia and Ukraine

Messaging app, Signal is said to be a secure service, it's considered the gold standard of privacy but the fact is like many other messaging apps, Signal is also not completely secure. The App whose tag line is say hello to privacy is also vulnerable to hacking incidents.

Tech Talk: Signal messaging app confirms data breach at verification partner Twilio

A worsening power crisis is impacting Africa's most industrialized economy. South African President Ramaphosa has promised to boost the country's renewable energy sector but many South Africans are not waiting for government action and this has led to a boom in small scale solar installations.

WION Climate Tracker | South Africa's rich power their homes with solar panels

Spain is battling a massive wildfire in its South-eastern region while another blaze in the Northern Aragon region has reportedly been stabilized.

WION Climate Tracker | Spanish firefighters continue to battle severe forest fires

Weeks of hot, dry weather leaving parts of the UK vulnerable to fire and reduced water supplies. The rain forecast this week will not replenish the country's reservoirs.

WION Climate Tracker | England: Water levels in reservoirs at 25-year low

Heavy rainfall and flooding have hit parts of the United Kingdom as warnings of thunderstorm remain in place. Heavy showers have caused flooding in areas of Cornwall and Devon, these areas were under an amber level alert issued by the Met office.

WION Climate Tracker | Parts of UK under yellow alert; flash floods in Cornwall & Devon

The global energy crisis has led the German government to impose a new gas tax on households. The increased rates will be effective from October 1st and last till April 2024. Under the new levy, an average family of four is expected to pay almost $500 more per year and businesses will also be subjected to these new charges.

WION Climate Tracker | Germany imposes winter gas tax despite concerns

A huge drought is sweeping across Europe leaving many countries witnessing their driest ever period on record. In Hungary, the river levels have dropped, water supplies are threatened, farmers are worried they don't have enough green pasture to feed their animals.

WION Climate Tracker | Extreme heat leaves Hungary's lake Velence completely dry

After nearly a week-long vote count, Kenya's electoral commission chief has now declared deputy president William Ruto as the winner of the presidential polls, this followed last minute chaos as four senior election officials distanced themselves from the final results.

Kenya's William Ruto declared President-elect amid dispute

Football governing body FIFA has suspended the All India Football Federation for third-party intervention. Indian teams can longer compete in International or club football. The U-17 Women's World cup in India is currently on hold.

World Football's governing body FIFA suspends All India Football Federation(AIFF)

Let us take a look at stories generating interest across WION's social media channels.

Trending on WION: Indian state Arunachal Pradesh launches its first drone-based healthcare services

Iran has finally responded to the European Union's draft text that was revealed last week to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal, although no details of Iran's response have been revealed yet reports suggest that Iran is still looking for ways to continue its negotiation on certain issues.

Iran demands US flexibility over Nuke deal

Suggesting Moscow is serious about abandoning the International Space Station (ISS), Roscosmos unveiled for the first time a physical model of what a planned new Russian-built space station will look like.

Russia unveils new space station model

After nearly a week-long vote count, Kenya's electoral commission chief has now declared deputy president William Ruto as the winner of the presidential polls, this followed last minute chaos as four senior election officials distanced themselves from the final results. WION's Eric Njoka gives you more insights, listen in!

Kenya's Ruto declared as President, 4 of 7 electoral commission members refuse to endorse results

Iran responds to EU's final proposal on nuke deal

Kenya: Police use tear gas on protesters as William Ruto wins presidential election

The controversial Chinese tracking vessel Yuan Wang 5 has now docked at Sri Lanka Hambantota port despite security concerns raised by India. WION's principal correspondent Sidhant Sibal brings in more on this.

Chinese ‘spy’ ship Yuan Wang 5 reaches Sri Lanka’s Hambantota; Delhi, Washington raise concern

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday accused his predecessor Scott Morrison of running shadow government and trashing democracy after revealing that while Morrison was in power, he took on five ministerial post without the knowledge of most other lawmakers or the public.

Anthony Albanese orders probe into Morrison's secretly held 5 portfolios

In Afghanistan, the Taliban marked a year in power on Monday, a year since sending the economy into a tailspin and fundamentally transforming the country. The Taliban marked the day with small-scale celebrations even as a country deals with several issues including increasing poverty and a reduced role of women across the country.

Taliban mark one year with celebrations even as a country deals with poverty, reduced role of women

FIFA has suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect due to "undue influence from third parties". According to a statement by FIFA, "The suspension will be lifted once an order to set up a committee of administrators to assume the powers of the AIFF Executive Committee has been repealed and the AIFF administration regains full control of the AIFF's daily affairs".

FIFA suspends All India Football Federation (AIFF)

The controversial Chinese tracking vessel Yuan Wang 5 has now docked at Sri Lanka Hambantota port despite security concerns raised by India.

Chinese 'spy' ship Yuan Wang 5 docked at Sri Lankan port raises concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the country's annual military exhibition at the Army 2022 Expo held in the outskirts in Moscow. This year's exhibition showcased more than 28,000 military products.

Russian Prez Putin makes speech at Army 2022 military exhibition, praises 'combat-tested' weapons

Maharashtra’s social justice department will reserve a housing project comprising 150 flats for the transgender community in Nagpur. WION's correspondent Disha Shah brings us more on this.

Maharashtra govt proposes affordable housing scheme for transgender community | WION

Miss Universe pageant, which started in the year 1952 and has over 190 countries as participants, celebrates women of all backgrounds and cultures. The global annual pageant aims to empower women to develop the confidence they require to achieve the best on every front. India, which has won three Miss Universe titles since its inception, is among the top 8 countries that have the most Miss Universe winners till date. Just like most other industries and fields, in the last seven decades, India has shined bright in the fashion industry too.

India@75: Post independence, Indian beauties bagged 3 Miss Universe crowns

This Independence Day, let's also celebrate Indian cinema, one of the oldest, most diverse and largest film industries in the world.

India@75: Cannes to Oscars: Indian films that won big awards globally

75 years since India attained independence, its cinema as well as audience has evolved. Here’s looking at some of the brave new stories that Bollywood has churned over the years.

India@75: AIDS, Domestic violence, caste system: Bollywood’s evolving stories

The Radcliffe line that was drawn 75 years ago to separate the territories of India and Pakistan also separated millions of families and friends and many continue to remain separate till this day.

India at 75: Siblings separated by India-Pakistan partition long for reunion

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated reducing imports and promoting Made-in-India products.

Kids refuse to play with imported toys: PM Modi pushes for Made-In-India products in I-Day speech

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