Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments around the world.
Ukraine exported nearly 400,000 tons of grain in the first week following the announcement of a deal brokered by Türkiye and the UN to address global food insecurity, the UN said.
Poland's prime minister called the EU an "imperial power," suggesting that France and Germany effectively monopolize the bloc's decision-making.
Taiwan said its armed forces will "adjust" deployment after China announced an end to unprecedented military exercises around the self-ruled island which were launched last week to protest a visit to Taipei by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Slovenia appreciates Türkiye's mediation between Russia and Ukraine to ease tensions in region, President Borut Pahor said in a joint presser with his Turkish counterpart in Ankara.
Sweden has overtaken France as the biggest net exporter of power in Europe with supply from French nuclear power plants hitting historic lows.
Real Madrid added the 2022 UEFA Super Cup to their trophy cabinet, beating their German opponents Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in Finland's capital.
A beluga whale that was lifted out of France's Seine River was put to death after an extraordinary rescue effort failed to improve its precarious health, authorities said.
US stocks rallied to close higher as easing consumer inflation relaxed worries about the Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary tightening.
The G-7 and EU voiced concern over the threats posed by Russia's possession of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, urging Moscow to hand over the war-torn country's nuclear facilities to the government in Kyiv.
Estonia summoned Russia's ambassador in Tallinn over the violation of its airspace by a Russian helicopter.
Hundreds of Bulgarians gathered in the capital to protest against the interim government and president for preparing to negotiate with Russia for natural gas supply.
The European Union's decision to ban coal imports from Russia came into force.
Denmark will send military instructors to the UK to help train Ukrainian soldiers and is planning to train Ukrainian soldiers on its territory, the government said.
Israeli officials voiced concern over Russian-Iranian space cooperation, a day after the launch of an Iranian satellite by a Russian rocket.
Israel must be held to account for its deadly attacks last week on the Gaza Strip, said a Finnish lawmaker who also serves as a peace envoy.
A court in Tunisia halted the implementation of Tunisian President Kais Saied's decision to sack judges.
Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr called for the nation's parliament to be dissolved by the end of next week.
A human rights organization has reported a massive displacement of civilians in areas occupied by the YPG/PKK terrorist group in eastern Syria.
Spain began to limit air conditioning in public places to 27C (80F) as part of its energy-saving policies.
Billionaire Elon Musk sold almost $6.9 billion worth of Tesla stock in a matter of days as a trial looms for the CEO, who abandoned a deal to purchase Twitter.
China launched a broadside against the US CHIPS Act, calling it a "disruption" and "another example of economic coercion."
Former US President Donald Trump said he invoked his right against self-incrimination in an ongoing New York state civil investigation into his business practices.
The British government summoned the Chinese ambassador after China's escalating military drills near Taiwan.
Russia's annual consumer inflation rose 15.1% in July, the country's Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) announced.
Surging for the sixth consecutive month, Ukraine's annual consumer inflation rose to an eight-year high in July, official data showed.
Flights from Germany's Munich Airport are facing disruptions as ground staff are set to stage a walkout over pay and working conditions.
Preliminary results announced by Kenya's electoral commission early Wednesday showed a tight race between frontrunners Raila Odinga and William Ruto, the two main presidential contenders, amid low voter interest.
The Greek opposition remained keen on calling for snap elections as the surveillance scandal has escalated in the country.
President Joe Biden signed into law legislation that significantly expands health care benefits for US veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service.
The European Parliament has demanded an explanation on the presence of Israeli spyware companies in the Greek Cypriot administration and the extent of their operations, local media reported.
The number of drought-related displacements in Somalia has surpassed the million mark for the first time since January 2021, the UN humanitarian agency said.
Thousands of people were evacuated as a fire raged in southwestern France.
A four-day heat alert has been issued in the UK as temperatures are expected to reach 35C (95F) across the country this week. -
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