Armed conflicts and attacks

At least four South Sudanese soldiers are shot and killed by Ugandan forces, who retaliated after a Ugandese soldier was killed by South Sudanese forces on Monday during border clashes. Both countries have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/uganda-south-sudan-border-military-clash-6a7b0cec647c4c02d3724c45d213fcaf

Disasters and accidents

A Mw 8.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Tsunami alerts have been issued along the Pacific coast with calls to seek higher ground. (The New York Times)

• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/world/japan-earthquake-tsunami-north-pacific-ocean.html