North Korea says new missile a 'solemn warning' to South

Jul 26,2019
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said two missiles fired under his supervision were newly designed tactical weapons that sent a "solemn warning" to the South over plans to hold military drills with the United States.
Flying Frenchman fails in Channel crossing bid
Jul 26
A daredevil French inventor on Thursday failed in his attempt to fly across the Channel standing on a jet-powered "flyboard", crashing into the sea but vowing to try again.
Tunisian President Essebsi dies at 92
Jul 26
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi died on Thursday at the age of 92. He was Tunisia's first democratically elected president.
Kono, Pompeo discuss N.Korea's projectiles
Jul 26
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have reaffirmed the close cooperation between their countries following North Korea's firing of projectiles.
N.Korea likely wants to halt US-South joint drill
Jul 26
North Korea may have conducted its latest projectile launch to press the United States to cancel or postpone its planned joint military exercise with South Korea.
Royal navy to escort UK-flagged ships
Jul 26
The British government says it will provide naval escorts for UK-flagged ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Tension is rising between Britain and Iran.
Tropical Storm Nari heading for eastern Japan
Jul 26
Japanese weather officials say a tropical storm may bring heavy rain to Pacific coastal areas of eastern Japan from Saturday through Sunday. They are warning people to be on the alert for possible landslides and floods.