International News from Tuesday, August 4th, 2026

Russia said seven people, including three children, had been killed and 40 injured at its Black Sea holiday resort of Gelendzhik in what it said was a deliberate Ukrainian drone attack on civilians.

Conflicting signals from the US and Iran over the status of talks to end their five-month-old war boosted uncertainty on Tuesday, with the latest attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz highlighting risks to global energy flows.

The death toll ​from twin ‌earthquakes which struck Venezuela in June has risen to 6,125, ​according to figures released by top lawmaker ​Jorge ​Rodriguez on Monday.