Quick Takes

French and Romanian Forces Join for NATO Exercises

French and Romanian paratroopers took part in a joint parachuting exercise on August 4, 2022, as part of NATO's forward presence in its eastern flank. (Reuters)

Russian Strike Hits Grain Storage in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Region

People Gather to Watch Icelandic Volcano Lava Show

Ukrainian Soldiers Fire Rocket Launchers in Kharkiv

Ukrainian soldiers fired multiple rocket systems on August 4, 2022, as fighting continued in the Kharkiv region. (Reuters)

Beirut Silo Collapses on Deadly Port Blast Anniversary

Mexicans Break Record for the Longest ‘Torta’ Sandwich

The record for the longest torta sandwich was broken on August 3, 2022, during the 17th annual Torta fair in the Venustiano Carranza district of Mexico City. (Reuters)

Brazilian Doctors Separate 3-Year-Old Conjoined Twins

Three-year-old Brazilian twins who were born conjoined at the head were separated after undergoing a 27-hour surgery in Brazil. (Reuters)

Bridge Collapses After Heavy Rain in Japan

Closing Arguments Held in Brittney Griner’s Russia Trial

Bolivians Honor Earth Goddess Pachamama

India Celebrates Monsoon Festival with Folk Performances

India celebrated Hindu monsoon festival of 'Hariyali Teej' on July 31, 2022, in pomp and glory, as roads were adorned with festive colors, with processions comprising various folk and traditional performances. (Reuters)