Hubble observations have revealed a huge, evolving ten-sided atmospheric wave around Saturn’s south pole. Scientists are continuing to study how the unusual feature formed and whether it will last.
Flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border destroyed roads, bridges, and homes after an ice-and-rock collapse in the Himalayas. More than 270 people have died and over 1,300 are missing.
Six further tremors were recorded around Granada overnight on August 19, following a magnitude 4.8 earthquake the day before. Authorities are inspecting damaged buildings, while the Alhambra has partly reopened.
Zambians voted on August 13 in a general election for president, Parliament and local councils. Food prices, unemployment and electricity shortages were important concerns for many voters.
A used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage struck the Moon on August 5, 2026. South Korea’s Danuri probe photographed the impact site and showed a small new crater.
UNESCO added the five Normandy D-Day landing beaches and Pointe du Hoc to its World Heritage List on July 26, 2026. The sites played a central role in the liberation of Western Europe during World War II.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow on July 23. About 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories will compete in ten sports through August 2.
The UN General Assembly adopted a progress declaration with 48 recommendations for safer roads. Member states reaffirmed the goal of halving road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030.
