Thailand: Bangkok Pub Fire Leaves 27 Dead, 22 Critically Injured

A huge fire tore through Na Ladprao beer hall, a pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district late Sunday, July 12, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens, with 22 people left in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Japan: Balck-and-White Calbee Chips Spotted in Store Before Color Return

Major snack maker Calbee announced on July 9 that it will gradually restore color packaging for eight products starting in late July, after switching them to black-and-white printing due to naphtha supply concerns. The "black-and-white potato chips" ended up on shelves for about two months since late May, sparking varied reactions on social media. Some said they never saw the black-and-white version in stores at all, since only the full-color packaging was available, while others speculated the black-and-white chips could become a collector's item.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A truck carrying late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin crawls through crowds in a funeral procession in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A truck carrying late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin crawls through crowds in a funeral procession in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A truck carrying late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin crawls through crowds in a funeral procession in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A truck carrying late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin crawls through crowds in a funeral procession in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

UK: Road Closed in Leith, Edinburgh After Police Incident

A large police presence responded to an incident near Cables Wynd House on Henderson Street in Leith, Edinburgh, late Sunday night, July 5. A major road remained closed on Monday, as emergency services, including a forensics team and ambulance staff, were seen at the scene, with a police cordon still in place and several bus routes diverted, as the nature of the incident remains unconfirmed pending comment from Police Scotland.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and two other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner reacts during funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Mourners carry Iranian and Shiite religious flags during funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and two other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Mourners gather during funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Photo shows the coffin (top) of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, alongside the coffins of members of his family, on stage during funeral ceremonies at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

UK: Harry Styles Celebrates England Goal Mid-Show During Wembley Tour

Harry Styles celebrated England's World Cup win over DR Congo off-stage, mid-show, during his 10th Together, Together tour concert at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday, July 1, as Harry Kane's late double sealed a 2-1 victory.

Aid Packages Are Airdropped Over The Gaza Strip - Palestine

Aid Packages Are Airdropped Over The Gaza Strip - Palestine

Aid packages are airdropped over the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israeli border with Gaza, on Aug. 9, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Saturday that 106 aid packages were airdropped throughout the Gaza Strip by six countries. For the first time, Greece and Italy participated in the air operation, cooperating with the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Germany, and the Netherlands, according to the statement. Since the resumption of the international airdrop operation in late July, 11 countries have taken part, providing more than 1,100 aid packages to the Gaza Strip so far. Photo by Jamal Awad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aid Packages Are Airdropped Over The Gaza Strip - Palestine

Aid Packages Are Airdropped Over The Gaza Strip - Palestine

Aid packages are airdropped over the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israeli border with Gaza, on Aug. 9, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Saturday that 106 aid packages were airdropped throughout the Gaza Strip by six countries. For the first time, Greece and Italy participated in the air operation, cooperating with the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Germany, and the Netherlands, according to the statement. Since the resumption of the international airdrop operation in late July, 11 countries have taken part, providing more than 1,100 aid packages to the Gaza Strip so far. Photo by Jamal Awad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aid Packages Are Airdropped Over The Gaza Strip - Palestine

Aid Packages Are Airdropped Over The Gaza Strip - Palestine

Aid packages are airdropped over the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israeli border with Gaza, on Aug. 9, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Saturday that 106 aid packages were airdropped throughout the Gaza Strip by six countries. For the first time, Greece and Italy participated in the air operation, cooperating with the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Germany, and the Netherlands, according to the statement. Since the resumption of the international airdrop operation in late July, 11 countries have taken part, providing more than 1,100 aid packages to the Gaza Strip so far. Photo by Jamal Awad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aid Packages Are Airdropped Over The Gaza Strip - Palestine

Aid Packages Are Airdropped Over The Gaza Strip - Palestine

Aid packages are airdropped over the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israeli border with Gaza, on Aug. 9, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Saturday that 106 aid packages were airdropped throughout the Gaza Strip by six countries. For the first time, Greece and Italy participated in the air operation, cooperating with the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Germany, and the Netherlands, according to the statement. Since the resumption of the international airdrop operation in late July, 11 countries have taken part, providing more than 1,100 aid packages to the Gaza Strip so far. Photo by Jamal Awad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hungarian Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day - Budapest

Hungarian Grand Prix 2025 - Race Day - Budapest

Joe Ramirez former coordinator at McLaren Formula One team, including during the famous ProstâSenna rivalry of the late-1980s, during the Hungarian GP, Budapest 31 July-4 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix 2025

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix 2025

Joe Ramirez former coordinator at McLaren Formula One team, including during the famous ProstâSenna rivalry of the late-1980s, during the Hungarian GP, Budapest 31 July-4 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix 2025

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix 2025

Joe Ramirez former coordinator at McLaren Formula One team, including during the famous ProstâSenna rivalry of the late-1980s, during the Hungarian GP, Budapest 31 July-4 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

China: Severe Hailstorm Catches Chengdu Off Guard Amid Summer Heat

On July 29, 2025, a sudden downpour mixed with hailstones hit Chengdu, Sichuan, as violent weather swept through the city. The video shows hail pounding rooftops and roads, forcing residents to take cover. Experts say a high-pressure system created ideal conditions for sudden hailstorms. By late afternoon, the weather began to ease.

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son’s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son’s Funeral - Bikfaya

Casket of the late music composer and play writer Ziad Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on July 28, 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son’s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son’s Funeral - Bikfaya

An unidentified woman pays homage to the late music composer and play writer Ziad Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on July 28, 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son’s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son’s Funeral - Bikfaya

Poet Talal Haidar (2nd from L) and singer Marcel Khalife (2nd from L) pay homage to the late music composer and play writer Ziad Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on July 28, 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son’s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son’s Funeral - Bikfaya

An unidentified woman pays homage to the late music composer and play writer Ziad Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on July 28, 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Philippe Barbarin during the funeral ceremony of France's late Cardinal and former Paris archbishop Andre Vingt-Trois at the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in Paris on July 23, 2025. Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, who was archbishop of Paris between 2005 and 2017, died on July 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Philippe Barbarin during the funeral ceremony of France's late Cardinal and former Paris archbishop Andre Vingt-Trois at the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in Paris on July 23, 2025. Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, who was archbishop of Paris between 2005 and 2017, died on July 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Michel Barnier during the funeral ceremony of France's late Cardinal and former Paris archbishop Andre Vingt-Trois at the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in Paris on July 23, 2025. Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, who was archbishop of Paris between 2005 and 2017, died on July 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Philippe Barbarin during the funeral ceremony of France's late Cardinal and former Paris archbishop Andre Vingt-Trois at the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in Paris on July 23, 2025. Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, who was archbishop of Paris between 2005 and 2017, died on July 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Philippe Barbarin during the funeral ceremony of France's late Cardinal and former Paris archbishop Andre Vingt-Trois at the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in Paris on July 23, 2025. Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, who was archbishop of Paris between 2005 and 2017, died on July 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Philippe Barbarin during the funeral ceremony of France's late Cardinal and former Paris archbishop Andre Vingt-Trois at the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in Paris on July 23, 2025. Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, who was archbishop of Paris between 2005 and 2017, died on July 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Funeral Of Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois At Notre-Dame De Paris

Michel Barnier during the funeral ceremony of France's late Cardinal and former Paris archbishop Andre Vingt-Trois at the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in Paris on July 23, 2025. Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois, who was archbishop of Paris between 2005 and 2017, died on July 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM