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August 2: Greek Wildfire Helicopter Collision and Strait of Hormuz Talks
On Broad Peak
Recovery teams in Pakistan have recovered the bodies of climber Nirmal Purja and six other mountaineers after an avalanche on Broad Peak killed 10 people. Searches continue for the remaining three victims.
In tech regulation
New European Union transparency rules require chatbots to disclose that users are interacting with AI. AI-altered images, video and audio must also carry clear labels, a practical attempt to make synthetic media a little less able to pass itself off as reality.
In Greece
Strong winds pushed a fast-moving wildfire west of Athens, drawing a major response from firefighters and helicopters. During those operations, two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air. Two crew members were killed and two others were injured.
In Ceuta
Spain’s North African enclave is dealing with the aftermath of a mass migration crossing from Morocco. Spanish authorities said 75 people died, mostly by drowning, while many unaccompanied minors remained in Ceuta. Officials later said most of the roughly 60,000 people who entered during the week had returned to Morocco, though some remained in the surrounding hills.
In Canadian travel
A strike by WestJet flight attendants has canceled hundreds of flights across Canada. The disruption affects the country’s second-largest airline and leaves passengers facing widespread schedule changes.
In the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says Oman-mediated talks over the Strait of Hormuz are nearing an agreement. The announcement followed President Trump’s statement that the United States would delay any new attack on Iran while pursuing a quick deal.
In Ukraine and Russia
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian oil facilities and high-rise buildings, killing eight people, according to the report. The attacks followed Russian missile strikes, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine faces critical shortages of Patriot air-defense interceptors.
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