“Severe U.S. Heat Wave Endangers 200 Million Amid Deadly Incidents Nationwide” – 7/29/2025, 6:20:51 AM

The latest world news as of July 29, 2025, includes major developments across the United States, Israel-Palestine, Southeast Asia, and Europe:

• Severe Heat Wave in the U.S.: Over 200 million Americans are affected by a life-threatening heat wave, with temperatures in the eastern U.S. reaching dangerously high levels[1][4]. Heat alerts extend across much of the country, with “feels like” temperatures exceeding 110°F in some areas[4].

• Deadly Incidents in the U.S.:

  • A mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan killed multiple people, including an off-duty NYPD officer[1].
  • At least two children died after a barge collided with a youth sailing program’s boat off Miami Beach[1].
  • Three people were killed in a shooting outside a casino in Reno, Nevada[2].
  • In Michigan, a Walmart stabbing suspect now faces terrorism charges after attacking 11 people[1][4].
  • Authorities are urgently searching for a suspect who killed a couple hiking with their two children in Arkansas[1][4].
  • A small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in Florida; a separate crash off the California coast killed three people[1][4].
• Middle East & International Affairs:
  • France reiterated at a UN conference that there is “no alternative” to a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians, a meeting boycotted by Israel and criticized by the U.S.[2].
  • The Palestinian prime minister called on Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority for security to be restored in the region[2].
  • Israel has begun dropping food and medical aid into Gaza amid a worsening humanitarian crisis[4].
• U.S. Political News:
  • President Trump commented on his ability to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell and vowed U.S. help for “real starvation” in Gaza[1].
  • Trump celebrated his role in brokering a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia and announced plans to restart trade negotiations with both countries[2].
  • Trump and the EU have agreed on a major new trade deal[4].
• Public Health & Science:
  • Two new studies suggest lifestyle changes may help delay Alzheimer’s disease onset[1].
  • The U.S. administration faces criticism for deciding to destroy nearly $10 million worth of women’s contraception products[2].
• Other Global News:
  • India has resumed tourist visas for Chinese nationals after a five-year suspension[5].
  • Wildfires in Turkey and Greece have killed over a thousand people and burned thousands of acres[4].
  • In sports, five new members were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame[4].

These are the most significant global headlines as of July 29, 2025, based on the latest available news broadcasts and international reporting[1][2][4].