Quick Takes

Ukrainians Queue for Water Before Curfew in Mykolaiv

Ukrainians queued for water in the southern front-line city of Mykolaiv on August 5, 2022, before an unusually long curfew was set to begin, video posted on social media showed. (Reuters)

Israeli Artillery Fire into Gaza

Israeli aircraft and artillery struck in Gaza, and Palestinian militants fired rockets at Israeli cities August 6, 2022, as fighting ran into a second day. (Reuters)

Smoke and Lava Spew From Icelandic Volcano

A volcano erupted on a mountain near Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, after days of rising earthquake activity in the area, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said Wednesday. (Reuters)

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