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[Core Summary] On July 28, Spain and France braced for a new heatwave, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C in some regions. Meanwhile, a wildfire near Bordeaux in southwestern France has raged for nearly four days, burning over 420 square kilometers and forcing more than 300,000 people to evacuate. The extreme heat has further complicated firefighting efforts as Europe faces one of its most severe wildfire threats in recent years. ...

[Core Summary] On July 28, global chipmaker stocks suffered heavy losses in US and Asian markets, with South Korea’s KOSPI index plunging 10% and triggering a trading halt. The selloff was driven by investor concerns over the return on AI investments and fears of intensifying competition from China, marking a significant test for the tech bull market. [Event Details] According to BBC, South Korean stocks suddenly tumbled in Tuesday morning trading, with the composite index dropping 8% to 10% in a short period, forcing the exchange to activate circuit breakers and halt trading. This marks the worst single-day decline for the Korean market since March 2020. ...

[Core Summary] Johnson & Johnson announced on July 28 a settlement offer of up to $5.5 billion to resolve years-long litigation claiming its talc-based baby powder products caused cancer. If approved by the court, the settlement would provide compensation to thousands of consumers who alleged that the company’s talc products were contaminated with asbestos. [Event Details] In court filings submitted Tuesday, J&J said it would establish a $5.5 billion compensation fund to resolve all pending talc-related cancer lawsuits. The company emphasized that the decision does not constitute an admission of product safety issues, but rather aims to “avoid the uncertainty and costs of prolonged litigation.” ...

A Japanese town has sparked heated debate and protests over plans to build its first mosque. The incident highlights Japan’s challenge of integrating new cultures and religions as it increasingly relies on foreign workers.

The CEO of US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel has stepped down, one year after a brand logo controversy drew criticism from conservative consumers and former President Trump.

Apple has officially released iOS 26.6 and macOS 26.6 updates with three new features, paving the way for the iOS 27 and macOS 27 major releases coming this fall.

The latest UNAIDS report reveals that global HIV prevention funding dropped 18% in the past year, the largest decline in over a decade. Experts warn the funding shortfall could lead to a resurgence of the pandemic worldwide.

Saudi Arabia’s air defense forces successfully intercepted multiple drone attacks from Iran-backed groups. The incident occurred as the US paused military operations against Iran, keeping Middle East security tensions high.

According to Politico, US President Trump has asked Senate Majority Leader Thune to keep the Senate in continuous session to pass the controversial SAVE America Act. The legislation involves electoral reform and is a core component of the Trump administration’s domestic agenda.

BBC News, citing the latest US Department of Defense data, reports that over 600 US military personnel have been injured since the US-Iran conflict began in February. The disclosure of this figure comes as both sides announced a pause in military operations, highlighting the heavy human cost of this conflict.