One person has died in a Colorado wildfire, as around a hundred infernos continue to blaze across western US states and a dangerous new heat wave looms.

US: Park fire in California has swelled to 390,000 acres

In a sign of major escalation in the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly ordered a direct assault on Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday, according to three officials briefed on the order. Watch in for more details!

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Iran’s Islamic Paramilitary Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed in a statement early on July 31 that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran. They added that Haniyeh's residence in Tehran was “hit” early Wednesday morning, and he was killed along with a bodyguard.

Ismail Haniyeh assassinated: Haniyeh targetted at his residence, says IRGC; confirms his death

Manu Bhaker spoke to WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo in Chateauroux after becoming the first Indian to win two medals at the same edition of Olympics.

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Headlines of the hour: - Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh killed - Haniyeh's killing under probe - Hamas: Killing won't go unanswered - Maduro orders army patrol after protests - Harris erases Trump's swing-state lead - Wayanad landslides: Death toll rises - Bank of Japan hikes rates

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated | Wayanad landslides: Death toll rises

The death toll in the series of landslides which hit Wayanad in the early hours of Tuesday has increased to 151. Watch to know more.

Wayanad landslides leave a trail of destruction, extreme weather hampering rescue efforts

Things are heating up in Venezuela, to the extent that the streets of the capital Caracas and several other cities have become battlegrounds. Anti-government protests have swept through Venezuela following the contentious election result that awarded a third term to long-serving president Nicolas Maduro. Watch in for more details!

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The Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed that Ismail Haniyeh, their leader, was killed in Tehran, Iran, according to a statement released on Wednesday (July 31). Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed after his residence in Tehran, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed in a statement. A statement by the IRGC's Public Relations Department said the attack happened early on Wednesday and a probe is underway to find the cause of the incident. Watch in for more details!

Hamas group confirms Hamas' Chief Ismail Haniyeh's death, IRGC says 'investigating circumstances'

Eight time Olympic gold medalist India got back to winning ways at the Paris games with a 2-0 victory over Ireland. Watch in for more details!

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Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh along with his bodyguard killed in Tehran, IRGC confirms in statement

As regional tenture soared after Israel strike in Beirut, the United States has carried out a strike in Iraq. US officials say the strike was conducted in self-defense due to a threat to US led Coalition forces. Watch in for more details!

US carries out defensive airstrike in Iraq: 4 members of Iraq's PMF killed, 4 wounded

The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the United States officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation. After a wait of more than a year, the big day has finally arrived, Bloomberg reported.

In other news, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday (Jul 31) cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial trainee IAS officer, Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar,&nbsp;and permanently barred her from appearing in all future exams conducted by the commission.

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The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the United States officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation. After a wait of more than a year, the big day has finally arrived, Bloomberg reported.

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday (Jul 31) cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial trainee IAS officer, Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar,&nbsp;and permanently barred her from appearing in all future exams conducted by the commission.

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Amid raging war in Gaza between Israel and armed Palestinian groups including Hamas, an increasing number of Israeli parents are requesting sperm extraction from their deceased sons who were casualties of the ongoing war, according to a BBC report.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wayanad-landslides-union-minister-amit-shah-claims-kerala-was-warned-a-week-in-advance-745948">Shah says Kerala given prior warning about Wayanad landslides that killed 158</a>

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday (July 31) that the Kerala government was warned about the landslides that have caused devastation in the Wayanad district, a week before they happened.

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Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was killed on July 31 in Tehran; in a raid that Iran has accused Israel of carrying out, pushing West Asia further on edge amid the raging war in Gaza.

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Indian law enforcement agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday (Jul 31) raided 19 locations in states like Punjab and Himachal in connection with alleged fraud by hospitals regarding a union government public health insurance scheme. Both states are ruled by India's opposition parties: Himachal Pradesh by Congress and Punjab by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

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Ismail Haniyeh, a senior leader of the Hamas, was killed in what the group called "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence," in Iran early on Wednesday (July 31). The Palestinian militant group has vowed that the killing of the Palestinian movement's chief "will not go unanswered".

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Women in the United States are increasingly being driven to "DIY abortion," such as alcohol consumption, the use of herbs and even physical harm in an attempt to terminate their pregnancies themselves.

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Nada Hafez, the Egyptian fencer, played seven months pregnant at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. The athlete revealed the news herself through an Instagram post on Tuesday (Jul 30).

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Ben Affleck purchased a $20.5 million house in Los Angeles on the same day as his wife Jennifer Lope finalized the sale of her New York City condo. Both transactions occurred on July 24, which happens to be JLo's birthday.&nbsp;

The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the United States officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation.

The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the United States officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation. After a wait of more than a year, the big day has finally arrived, Bloomberg reported. In other news, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday (Jul 31) cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial trainee IAS officer, Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, and permanently barred her from appearing in all future exams conducted by the commission. Click on the headlines to read more First batch of F-16 fighter jets reaches Ukraine after several delays: Report The F-16 fighter jets have finally arrived in Kyiv in a big boost to Ukraine's faltering defences against an increasingly belligerent Russia. It was in May 2023 when the Joe Biden administration of the United States officially dropped its opposition to sending advanced fighter jets to the war-torn nation. After a wait of more than a year, the big day has finally arrived, Bloomberg reported. UPSC cancels IAS Puja Khedkar's provisional candidature, imposes lifelong ban The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday (Jul 31) cancelled the provisional candidature of controversial trainee IAS officer, Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, and permanently barred her from appearing in all future exams conducted by the commission. Israeli defence families freeze sperm of soldiers killed in Gaza war Amid raging war in Gaza between Israel and armed Palestinian groups including Hamas, an increasing number of Israeli parents are requesting sperm extraction from their deceased sons who were casualties of the ongoing war, according to a BBC report. Shah says Kerala given prior warning about Wayanad landslides that killed 158 Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday (July 31) that the Kerala government was warned about the landslides that have caused devastation in the Wayanad district, a week before they happened. Israel says ‘no comments’, US claims no role in Hamas chief Haniyeh’s killing Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was killed on July 31 in Tehran; in a raid that Iran has accused Israel of carrying out, pushing West Asia further on edge amid the raging war in Gaza. India's ED raids 19 locations in opposition-ruled states for alleged fraud by hospitals Indian law enforcement agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday (Jul 31) raided 19 locations in states like Punjab and Himachal in connection with alleged fraud by hospitals regarding a union government public health insurance scheme. Both states are ruled by India's opposition parties: Himachal Pradesh by Congress and Punjab by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Global community reacts to Ismail Haniyeh's assassination, Hamas vows it 'will not go unanswered' Ismail Haniyeh, a senior leader of the Hamas, was killed in what the group called "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence," in Iran early on Wednesday (July 31). The Palestinian militant group has vowed that the killing of the Palestinian movement's chief "will not go unanswered". US sees rise in 'DIY abortions' as women turn to desperate measures post-Roe: Study Women in the United States are increasingly being driven to "DIY abortion," such as alcohol consumption, the use of herbs and even physical harm in an attempt to terminate their pregnancies themselves. Paris Olympics: 7-month pregnant fencer on participating with little Olympian Nada Hafez, the Egyptian fencer, played seven months pregnant at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. The athlete revealed the news herself through an Instagram post on Tuesday (Jul 30). Ben Affleck purchases home in LA on same day as wife JLo sells NYC penthouse Ben Affleck purchased a $20.5 million house in Los Angeles on the same day as his wife Jennifer Lope finalized the sale of her New York City condo. Both transactions occurred on July 24, which happens to be JLo's birthday.

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Panama Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez has emphasized on his country's strong ties with India & invited Indian businesses to invites in his country. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, 'We understand rise of India as a power'. He said that his country is also working to get Indian institutions in Panama even as many Panamaians choose India as a destination for education under scholarship. He also spoke on Pharma, a digital cooperation with Delhi.

WION Exclusive | 'We understand the rise of India as a power':Panama FM Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez

Venezuela Election Protests: Maduro declared winner with 51% of vote; opposition calls results fraud

WION brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of Technology: - Trash-sucking robot dog cleans Italian beaches with AI's help - report: Delta Air Lines seeks compensation from Microsoft, Crowdstrike for damages - Russia to launch International Cryptocurrency payments to bypass sanctions

Trash-sucking robot dog cleans Italian beaches with AI's help

Simon Biles led the United States to victory in the women's artistic gymnastics team final. Kicking off a redemption tour with her fifth Olympic gold medal. Watch in for more details!

Olympics 2024: Simone Biles and US Gymnastics team reclaim Olympic Gold

During a rare joint senate committee hearing on assassination attempt on Donald Trump the acting director of US Secret Service Ronald L. Rowe Jr agreed to major security lapse that preceded the July 13th rally shooting. Watch in for more details!

US: Acting Secret Service director testifies on attempted assassination of Donald Trump

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Israel has claimed to have killed Hezbollah's most senior military commander in its strike on Lebanon's capital Beirut. Hezbollah and Lebanese authorities have not yet confirmed the death. At least three people were killed in the Israeli strike targeting the Hezbollah commander. Watch to know more.

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: 3 killed, 74 injured in Israeli strike on Beirut

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: IDF claims it has killed most senior Hezbollah military commander

Trump Assassination bid: Acting director of US Secret Service admits to security lapse

Russian forces claim to have made significant advances on the battlefield even as Ukraine continues to target Russian substations in Western Kursk. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian military claims to have captured Ukraine's Volch'e

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In Maharashtra probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar has been embroiled in a controversy over alleged misuse of power. The incident came to light after Puja Khedkar was transferred from Pune to Wasim, Maharashtra.

UPSC debars Puja Khedkar from appearing for any exam, cancels her provisional candidature

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