Russia has entered the top five countries in the world in terms of the number of billionaires in dollars and the top ten in terms of the number of millionaires.
According to the Global Wealth Report, Russia currently has 122 billionaires.
Only the United States, China, India and Germany have more billionaires.
Over the past year, 22,000 new dollar millionaires have emerged in Russia. This number is higher even than in China, despite the large difference in population size.
The number of extremely wealthy Russians continues to grow, even as the country faces war, international sanctions and a decline in living standards for many citizens.
While some are increasing their wealth, others are facing rising prices and declining purchasing power. /Telegraph/
A powerful explosion caused by a large fire shook an industrial area in Essex, Great Britain, on Friday, causing panic among nearby residents.
More than 100 firefighters were involved in the operation to extinguish the flames, while emergency teams worked for several hours to bring the situation under control.
Footage posted on social media shows the dramatic moment when the explosion hit the industrial facility, creating a powerful wave of noise and shock that was also felt in surrounding areas.
In some videos, people are seen quickly leaving the scene, while a large cloud of smoke rises above the building engulfed in flames, writes the BBC.
Essex Fire Service classified the incident as a major incident, due to the size of the fire and the potential risk of further explosions.
Authorities urged residents to avoid the area and, for those living near it, to keep doors and windows closed to avoid the impact of smoke and air pollution.
Emergency crews focused on containing the fire and preventing it from spreading to surrounding buildings or facilities. No further risks to the community have been reported at this time, while authorities continue to investigate the causes of the explosion and fire.
In a statement released Friday evening, firefighters said the fire was under control and no longer posed a widespread threat to public safety. However, crews remained on the scene to monitor the situation and ensure there was no risk of the flames reigniting. /Telegraph/
A Canadian woman of Chinese origin who had been an intern at one of NATO's main facilities in Belgium has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and involvement in a criminal organization, Belgian prosecutors have announced.
According to authorities, the woman is suspected of acting on behalf of a third country, although it has not been revealed which country is involved.
The prosecution has stated that investigations are ongoing and that no further information about the suspect's identity will be released at this time, Reuters writes.
The suspect had worked as an intern at SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe), the main headquarters of NATO's military command in Mons, Belgium. This facility is one of the Alliance's most important centers, where NATO's military operations and planning in Europe are coordinated.
The Belgian prosecutor's office has not provided details on the alleged nature of her activities, the length of her practice or the information she may have had access to. However, the case is being treated with seriousness because of the location where she was involved and SHAPE's strategic role within NATO structures.
The arrest comes at a time when NATO member countries have heightened vigilance against threats of espionage and foreign interference, particularly in institutions related to security and defense.
Belgian authorities are expected to provide more information after the initial stages of the investigation are completed. /Telegraph/
Russian forces have launched an unsuccessful attempt at a major tank breakthrough on the front line near Dobropilskyi.
The latter is one of the Ukrainian strongholds near the strategic town of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region.
Ukrainian drone operators from the Phoenix border unit, part of the Pomsta ("Revenge") brigade, in cooperation with neighboring units, repelled the Russian attack, in which several dozen armored vehicles were used.
The Border Service of Ukraine announced that in its area of responsibility a penetration attempt of such magnitude had not been recorded for a long time.
Ukrainian soldiers added that the Russians had long been accumulating the remains of their "greatness," but that all that "old scrap" ended up destroyed and burned in the fields and forest belts of the Donetsk region.
According to the Ukrainian military, during this operation, nine Russian tanks, two armored vehicles, three Grad multiple rocket systems, which were planned to provide fire support for the advance of Russian forces, were destroyed, and several dozen Russian soldiers were killed. /Telegraph
SpaceX has successfully completed a test flight of its Starship mega-rocket, just a week after a failed attempt during which several engines failed to fire immediately after launch.
The 13th test flight, known as Flight 13, achieved several important technical objectives before the upper part of the Starship spacecraft ended the mission with a controlled descent into the Indian Ocean, CNN reported.
The Super Heavy booster rocket, which separated from the Starship about two minutes after liftoff, also made a controlled return and completed the landing in the Persian Gulf.
“I’m losing my mind right now,” said SpaceX spokesman Dan Huot, as the live stream continued through the Starship’s descent. He described the landing as a “dream scenario,” noting that it was the first time the company had successfully returned an intact Starship to the water.
"The number 13 is lucky," Huot declared, referring to the fact that this was the 13th flight of a complete Starship system combined with the Super Heavy rocket.
This was only the second test flight of the new Starship V3 version. During the first test in May, several engine problems caused a loss of performance and led to the failure of the mission.
SpaceX is working under pressure to prepare Starship for a major NASA test scheduled for next year. The mission is seen as a significant step toward using the rocket for future trips to the Moon.
The latest flight was also SpaceX's first as a publicly traded company. The failure of the previous test negatively affected the value of the company's shares, which continue to trade below their initial public offering (IPO) price. /Telegraph/
Saudi Arabia on Friday carried out airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah province, which is controlled by Houthi rebels, marking another escalation of tensions in the Red Sea region.
According to Al-Masirah TV, which is under the control of the Houthi rebels, the attacks targeted telecommunications authorities' facilities and Kamaran Island. No casualties have been reported so far, while authorities have not disclosed the extent of material damage.
The attacks came just hours after Saudi state media reported that the Saudi ship NCC MASA had suffered minor hull damage while sailing in the Red Sea. According to Saudi authorities, the ship continued its journey after being confirmed to be safe for navigation.
A day earlier, the Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks on two other Saudi ships, the "Encela" and the "Laylia", claiming they used ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones.
The escalation comes after the Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi ships passing through the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait. The group warned that any commercial vessel using Saudi ports for loading or unloading could be considered a military target, regardless of its nationality or destination.
The Houthis justified the decision by accusing Saudi Arabia of imposing a blockade on areas of Yemen controlled by the internationally recognized government.
On the other hand, Riyadh rejected these accusations, announcing that the Yemeni ports of Hodeidah, Salif and Ras Isa have received over 300 ships with food, fuel and construction materials during the first half of 2026. Saudi authorities stressed that the current measures are only aimed at implementing United Nations restrictions to prevent arms smuggling.
The Saudi-led coalition also announced that it has imposed additional security measures for ships passing through the Bab al-Mandab and warned of a firm response to any threat to maritime navigation.
However, later in the day, the Houthis clarified that they had not completely closed the Bab al-Mandab Strait, stressing that their measures were only directed at ships bound for Saudi Arabia and not at all international maritime traffic. /Telegraph
The Moon is much more than just a decoration in the night sky. If it were to suddenly disappear, the consequences for Earth would be huge – from tides to climate and ecosystems.
For billions of years, the Moon has orbited Earth at an average distance of about 384,400 kilometers, influencing life on our planet more than many people realize.
On the occasion of International Moon Day, which is celebrated every year on July 20, the German news agency dpa analyzed the question: What would happen if the Moon suddenly disappeared? NASA's answer is clear: Earth would be a completely different place. Some consequences would be felt immediately, such as darker nights and much weaker tides.
Other changes, such as the instability of the Earth's axis or changes in its rotation, would appear over very long periods of time.
The Moon is the Earth's only natural satellite. Although life cannot exist on the Moon itself, as it has no atmosphere, it plays a crucial role in maintaining the conditions that make life possible on Earth, writes diewelt .
The Moon's gravitational pull acts as a stabilizer for the Earth's axis. This axis is currently tilted about 23.5 degrees relative to the Earth's orbit around the Sun, and it is this tilt that makes possible the different seasons in the northern and southern hemispheres.
If the Moon were to disappear, the tilt of the Earth's axis would become much less stable. According to calculations by the Royal Greenwich Observatory, the Earth's axis could wobble significantly.
In the most extreme scenario, the axis could stay almost straight, causing the seasons to almost disappear. If it were tilted more in the other direction, some parts of the Earth would face much hotter summers, harsher winters, or even ice ages.
The Moon's gravitational pull is the main cause of tides. "The Sun also influences the tides, but its influence is about half that of the Moon," explains Martin Knapmeyer from the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
This means that, without the Moon, the tides would be significantly weaker. Coastal ecosystems, which depend on this natural cycle, would be radically altered. Many species, such as mussels, starfish, sea snails and various types of crabs, could lose their habitats.
The Moon affects Earth in another way as well. Over billions of years, its gravitational pull has gradually slowed Earth's rotation—from just a few hours in the distant past to the 24-hour day we have today.
If the Moon disappeared, the length of the day would initially not change, says Martin Knapmeyer.
However, over billions of years, the Sun's influence would further slow down Earth's rotation, until our planet could end up always turning the same side to the Sun, just as the Moon always shows the same face to Earth.
The disappearance of the Moon would have immediate consequences for the animal world as well. Many nocturnal species navigate by moonlight or have adapted their hunting and reproduction to the lunar cycle.
Without the Moon, nights would be much darker. Some predators would have a harder time finding prey, while other species could take advantage of the greater darkness. These changes could significantly transform existing ecosystems. /Telegraph/
US President Donald Trump has signaled a more moderate approach towards Iran, saying Tehran is "more serious than ever" about holding talks, while toning down previous statements about a major military strike.
During a White House event on nuclear technology, Trump said he had not yet made a decision to launch "massive attacks" on Iran, despite previously stating that such an option was under consideration.
"Right now, we're talking to them, so there probably won't be a tipping point that would lead to a massive attack," the 80-year-old told reporters in the Oval Office, Skynews writes.
The new reaction follows previous warnings that the United States was ready for strong military action against Iran. However, this time the US president hinted that a diplomatic deal remains a possibility.
Trump said the US and Iran could continue "as we are now" or they could reach a deal to resolve the crisis.
The American leader also dismissed claims that the upcoming US elections are influencing his foreign policy decisions, stating: "Despite what everyone says about the midterm elections, I'm in no rush."
Trump's new statements indicate an effort to keep the diplomatic channel with Tehran open, while tensions between the two countries remain high. /Telegraph
Fire at the "Integral" factory in Minsk, a facility linked to the Russian defense industry.
A fire has broken out at the Integral factory in Minsk, Belarus, one of the most important technological enterprises in the country.
According to media reports, this factory has previously been linked to the production of electronic components for the Russian military industry, including missile systems such as "Oreshnik".
Western media have reported that the facility supplies Russia's defense sector and that it produces parts used in advanced military equipment.
Full details on the extent of the damage, the cause of the fire, or whether there were any injuries have not yet been released. Belarusian authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement on the incident.
The "Integral" factory is considered one of the leading manufacturers of microelectronics in Belarus and plays an important role in the country's industrial and technological sector. /Telegraph/
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, is finally dismissed from his post.
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has been permanently removed from his post, following a decision supported by 82 of the court's 125 member states.
The dismissal is related to allegations of sexual misconduct, claims which Khan has repeatedly denied, insisting that he has not committed any wrongdoing, Reuters writes.
Karim Khan had been the head of the ICC Prosecutor's Office since 2021 and became one of the most well-known figures in international justice, especially after the decision to seek measures against leaders involved in international conflicts.
One of the most important decisions of his term was securing an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2023, on charges of illegally deporting Ukrainian children from territories occupied during the war in Ukraine.
Khan's departure from the prosecutor's post comes at a sensitive time for the International Criminal Court, which is dealing with some of the most important issues of international justice. /Telegraph/
The Iranians have expanded the perimeter of attacks on their neighbors in retaliation for the Americans.
Several Iranian drones have struck various areas in the Iraqi Kurdistan region, in the province of Erbil, local authorities have announced.
According to initial reports, several explosions and impact points have been recorded in various areas of the province, but so far there have been no reports of significant material damage or casualties.
The incident comes at a time of high tensions in the Middle East, where clashes between Iran and its adversaries have increased the risk of the conflict spreading to other territories in the region.
Authorities in Iraqi Kurdistan have begun verifying the consequences of the attacks, while no details were immediately given about the possible targets hit.
The autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan, centered in Erbil, has been the target of missile and drone attacks before, especially during periods of heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. /Telegraph
The United States has imposed new tariffs of 10 percent to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 countries.
World media have reported that European Union member states, China, the United Kingdom, India, Canada, Mexico — and for the first time, Russia — have been involved.
Russia has been included in the list of countries that Washington says are not taking sufficient measures against forced labor, euronews writes.
It had been excluded from Trump's previous tariff packages, as trade between the two countries was already severely restricted due to sanctions.
The new measures replace previous tariffs, which US courts had declared illegal, concluding that Trump had exceeded his presidential powers.
Economists warn that a large part of the cost of these tariffs will ultimately be passed on to American consumers and businesses through higher prices. /Telegraph/
The legalization of cannabis in Canada has created a new situation in the international drug market, as criminal groups are exploiting the large legal production to send large quantities of cannabis to Europe.
Canada legalized the recreational use, sale and cultivation of cannabis in 2018, becoming one of the first countries in the world to regulate the market at a national level. However, according to European authorities, this has created new opportunities for criminal networks that use Canadian production to supply the illegal market in Europe.
According to security data, criminal organizations purchase cannabis from legal producers or mix it with illegal production and then smuggle it through international routes to European countries, writes thetelegraph .
Authorities warn that cannabis originating in Canada is increasingly appearing in seizures in Europe. Criminal groups prefer this source because of the high quality of the product and competitive prices.
When Canada legalized cannabis, one of the government's main goals was to take the trade out of the hands of organized crime and create a state-controlled market. However, critics say some of the excess production has ended up in illegal international channels.
Europe remains one of the world's largest cannabis markets, and the drug continues to be the continent's most widely consumed illegal substance. European authorities say the fight against international trafficking has become more complicated due to changes in laws in some producing countries.
Experts emphasize that legalization in Canada has not eliminated the black market, but has created new challenges for export control and preventing the diversion of cannabis from the legal market to criminal networks. /Telegraph/
US President Donald Trump has stated that China and Russia are not supplying weapons to the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying that this has been personally confirmed to him by the leaders of both countries.
Trump said that during their recent meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping promised him that China, including Chinese companies, would not give or sell weapons to Iran "under any circumstances."
"Considering our relationship, I take his word for it," Trump said, adding that the US is doing China "big favors."
He also stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has told him that Moscow will not sell weapons to Tehran, despite international tensions and the war in Ukraine.
Trump stressed that Russia understands that the US is not directly supplying Ukraine with weapons, but is selling weapons to NATO countries, which then decide on their use and distribution.
According to Trump, the two major powers often mentioned in relation to Iran - China and Russia - are not involved in Tehran's military supply. He warned that such involvement would be "very bad for them" and would not be in their interest.
Otherwise, Iran has announced that it is consulting on a daily basis with China and Russia about the war with the US and Israel. /Telegraph/
Miloš Medenica, the son of the former president of the Supreme Court of Montenegro, Vesna Medenica, has published a new video from the escape, in which he has raised serious accusations against political structures in Serbia.
He claims to possess communications that, according to him, show links between people close to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and well-known individuals in the criminal world.
In the published video, Medenica states that together with his legal team they have prepared new materials, which, according to him, contain important information.
"My legal team and I have prepared new correspondence, which deserves special comment," he said.
According to Medenica's claims, it concerns communications between Boban Bačević and Goran Vlaović, where he says a plan is being discussed to establish contacts with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić through people from northern Kosovo.
He mentioned the names of Zvonko Veselinovic and Milan Radojicic, claiming that these messages describe a strategy to approach the Serbian head of state through a person from Mitrovica, Kosovo.
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Medenica also claims that the communications contain elements related to the preparation of a criminal act against two individuals. According to him, if these claims are confirmed, they would provide further evidence of possible links between segments of power and criminal groups.
"If the content of this correspondence proves to be accurate, this would be further evidence of the way the SNS cartel operates and its connections with people from the underworld," he stated.
In his video, Medenica also criticized the justice systems in Serbia and Montenegro, claiming that they are politically controlled and that decisions on arrests and prosecutions are made selectively.
"All processes in Serbia and Montenegro are managed by the SNS cartel. They decide who will be arrested and who will receive more severe sentences," he said.
At the end of his message, Medenica called on students and citizens to continue the resistance against what he describes as "organized crime."
"Students are winning," he said.
Miloš Medenica has been sentenced by the High Court in Podgorica to 10 years in prison on charges related to the creation of a criminal group, drug trafficking, cigarette smuggling and corruption. He is on the run after leaving Montenegro the day his sentence was announced.
The accusations made by Medenica have not been independently proven, while the people mentioned by him have not responded to the claims published in this video. /Telegrafi/
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Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal presented by US President Donald Trump, which was conveyed to Tehran through Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.
According to a report by The New York Times , Iranian authorities rejected an interim agreement because it did not address the key issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian and Iraqi sources said the Iraqi delegation held meetings with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials to discuss the American offer.
According to sources, the Iranian leadership described the proposal as unacceptable, arguing that a temporary ceasefire makes no sense without an agreement on the status and control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important sea routes for global oil transport.
The rejection comes at a time when Trump has warned of the possibility of a much larger attack on Iran if a diplomatic solution is not reached, while US military operations against Iranian targets continue.
The Strait of Hormuz remains the main point of disagreement between the parties, as Iran considers control over this maritime corridor as an essential element of its security and strategic interests, while the United States seeks to guarantee freedom of navigation for international transport. /Telegraph
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is no longer among the three most trusted leaders in the country, according to a new survey published by the Ratings group.
According to the survey conducted on July 20 and 21, 2026, the leader most trusted by Ukrainians turns out to be the former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, with 70 percent support.
In second place is Mykhailo Fedorov with 65 percent, while in third place is Kyrylo Budanov with 62 percent. Zelensky is in fourth place with 59 percent of citizens' trust.
The biggest increase in this ranking was marked by Mykhailo Fedorov, whose level of trust has increased from 35 percent to 65 percent in just one week.
Meanwhile, trust in the head of the Ukrainian army, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has suffered a significant decline, dropping from 39 percent to 23 percent.
The survey results show significant changes in the Ukrainian public's perception of the country's leading political and military figures, at a time when Ukraine continues to confront Russian aggression. /Telegraph/
The meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the Philippines ended without any visible rapprochement between the two sides.
After brief talks, which lasted only about 35 minutes, Moscow and Washington issued conflicting statements about the results of the meeting.
Lavrov stated that Russia wants to return to what he called "the spirit of the Anchorage agreements," calling for continued diplomatic efforts based on previous discussions.
"We want to return to the Anchorage agreements," Lavrov said after the meeting.
On the other hand, Rubio assessed that the Anchorage talks did not yield results and that the parties should seek new approaches to resolving the conflict.
"The talks in Anchorage failed. The parties need to look for new ideas to resolve the conflict. Do you think we resolved the war in 30 minutes of our conversation in Asia? That's not how it works," Rubio declared.
The “Anchorage Agreement” is not a signed official peace agreement or a recognized international treaty.
The term usually refers to talks held in Anchorage, Alaska, between representatives of Russia and the United States, where issues related to the war in Ukraine and relations between the two countries were discussed.
The meeting in the Philippines once again showed the deep differences between Russia and the United States, despite efforts to keep diplomatic channels open. /Telegraph
The house where Adolf Hitler was born in the Austrian town of Braunau am Inn has been officially converted into a police station, in an effort to prevent the building from becoming a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis.
After years of debate over the future of this historic building, the Austrian government decided that the facility should be used by the police, aiming to remove any symbolism that could be associated with the glorification of the Nazi dictator.
In this building, in April 1889, Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany, responsible for starting World War II and the Holocaust, where about six million Jews were killed, was born, Reuters writes.
Austria bought the property after a long legal battle and then began a renovation that cost around 20 million euros. The aim was to change the appearance and function of the building so that it would not serve as a gathering point for far-right sympathizers.
Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said the use of the facility by police represents the rule of law and democracy, contrary to the legacy of the Nazi regime.
A memorial stone from the Mauthausen concentration camp remains outside the building, with the message "Never again fascism," as a reminder of the victims of Nazism.
However, the decision has also sparked debate. Some critics argue that transforming the building into a police station could obscure its historical significance, while others see it as a way to remove any possibility of it being used as a symbol by extremists. /Telegraph/
The Ukrainian military carried out drone attacks on several Russian regions last night.
According to reports from local residents, published by Russian channels on Telegram, targets in several cities were hit, including an oil refinery and logistics center, writes Kyiv Independent.
Following reports of a drone attack, a large fire broke out at the NS-Oil refinery in the settlement of Novospasskoye, in the Russian Ulyanovsk region.
It is a relatively small refinery, about 650 kilometers from the Russian-Ukrainian border, which produces mainly petroleum derivatives and has an annual processing capacity of about 600 thousand tons of crude oil. The exact extent of the damage is not yet known.
Kiev considers oil industry facilities to be legitimate military targets, arguing that they supply fuel and provide funding for Russian military operations.
Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure have increased pressure on the Kremlin and deepened Russia's fuel supply crisis.
The situation has led to a ban on exports, price increases and restrictions on fuel sales in various parts of the country, while residents from various regions continue to report waiting for hours at gas stations. /Telegraph/
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