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Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama on Friday handed over 40 metric tons of cocoa-based food products to support Palestinians affected by the crisis in Gaza.

He said the donation, made up of locally produced goods, reflects Ghana’s solidarity and commitment to peace. Mahama reaffirmed Ghana’s support for a peaceful, negotiated two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, Xinhua reported.

Palestinian Ambassador to Ghana Abdalfatah Ahmed Khalil Alsattari thanked the Ghanaian government and people for their generosity.

Japan experienced its hottest July on record, with average temperatures 2.89°C above normal—the highest since records began in 1898, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The previous record, set in 2024, was exceeded by a significant margin, according to Xinhua.

A temperature of 41.2°C was recorded in Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture—the highest ever observed in the country. Parts of Hokkaido also neared 40°C during the same period.

Meanwhile, rainfall on the Sea of Japan side of the Tohoku region and in central Hokuriku was the lowest since 1946, underlining growing concerns over Japan’s intensifying climate extremes, Xinhua reported.

Eight people have died and three are missing after flash floods and landslides hit Dien Bien province, northern Vietnam, in recent days.

Around 60 homes were damaged, and 30 villages remain isolated. Nearly 700 personnel are involved in search efforts, according to Xinhua.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha urged swift relief and emphasized the safety of both residents and rescue teams.

Jordan, Egypt, Germany, the UAE, France, and Spain jointly airdropped humanitarian aid into Gaza on Friday. The IDF said 126 packages were delivered, with Germany, France, and Spain joining the effort for the first time, Xinhua reported.

Jordan reported sending 57 tonnes of food and baby formula, bringing the total aid dropped since last week to around 148 tonnes.

Meanwhile, Palestinian agency WAFA said 24 people were killed by Israeli forces the same day, including five reportedly seeking aid, according to Xinhua.

Four people were killed in a shooting at The Owl Bar on Friday morning in Anaconda, a city in the US state of Montana, according to Xinhua.

The suspect, identified as Michael Paul Brown, is considered armed and dangerous. Law enforcement has urged residents to avoid the Stumptown area, where a manhunt is ongoing with a heavy police presence.

Montana Highway Patrol confirmed that search efforts are focused near Stumptown Road and Anderson Ranch Loop Road in western Montana, Xinhua reported.

US President Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines repositioned in response to what he called “provocative” threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, according to BBC.

Trump said the move was a precaution, warning that Medvedev’s remarks could have serious consequences. The exact deployment location was not disclosed.

The tensions follow Trump’s ultimatum to Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire or face sanctions. Medvedev warned such ultimatums risk war, referencing Russia’s nuclear response system.

The Kremlin has not responded, but Russian markets fell sharply after Trump’s announcement, BBC reported.

Germany will deliver two more Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine as part of a deal with the United States, which will fast-track replacement systems for Berlin. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said launchers will be sent in the coming days, with additional components arriving in the next few months, according to Reuters.

The agreement allows Germany to support Ukraine now without compromising its own defenses, as it will receive upgraded systems funded by Berlin from the U.S. Ukraine’s demand for air defense has grown amid intensified Russian missile strikes.

Germany has already provided three Patriot systems and says its NATO commitments remain unaffected, Reuters reported.

France has begun air-dropping 40 tons of food aid into Gaza, warning of a growing famine. President Macron thanked international partners but stressed that airdrops aren’t enough and urged Israel to allow full humanitarian access, Reuters reported.

France has also joined EU efforts that have delivered over 3,000 tons of aid, much of which remains blocked due to Israeli restrictions. Aid groups report soaring malnutrition and hunger-related child deaths in Gaza.