In July 2026, global electric vehicle sales grew by 9% year on year, reaching 1.85 million units. Among major EV markets, Europe experienced the most significant growth in July, with sales increasing by 33% compared to the same month last year. France saw an 81% year-on-year increase, achieving a 37% EV penetration rate. Germany recorded a 46% increase, while the United Kingdom reported a 43% rise. Despite these gains, European EV sales in July were 17% lower than in June.
Pakistan Seismic Activity Near Sost Impacts Gilgit-Baltistan with Magnitude 5.4 Quake GILGIT-BALTISTAN / RankWire.AI / – An earthquake measuring 5.4 earthquake struck northeastern Pakistan early Thursday morning, causing tremors in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan near the northern border. Pakistan’s official seismic authorities recorded the event at magnitude 5.3. The quake struck at 5:35 a.m. local time on August 13, with its epicenter located 27 kilometers northwest of Sost, close to the Khunjerab region. The Pakistan Meteorological Department indicated a depth of 15 kilometers for this seismic activity.
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In July 2026, global electric vehicle sales grew by 9% year on year, reaching 1.85 million units. Among major EV markets, Europe experienced the most significant growth in July, with sales increasing by 33% compared to the same month last year. France saw an 81% year-on-year increase, achieving a 37% EV penetration rate. Germany recorded a 46% increase, while the United Kingdom reported a 43% rise. Despite these gains, European EV sales in July were 17% lower than in June.
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Pakistan Seismic Activity Near Sost Impacts Gilgit-Baltistan with Magnitude 5.4 Quake GILGIT-BALTISTAN / RankWire.AI / – An earthquake measuring 5.4 earthquake struck northeastern Pakistan early Thursday morning, causing tremors in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan near the northern border. Pakistan’s official seismic authorities recorded the event at magnitude 5.3. The quake struck at 5:35 a.m. local time on August 13, with its epicenter located 27 kilometers northwest of Sost, close to the Khunjerab region. The Pakistan Meteorological Department indicated a depth of 15 kilometers for this seismic activity.
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The Ebola epidemic in DR Congo has resulted in 1,916 fatalities, with 4,209 confirmed infections reported up to Aug. 7. This marks an increase of 29 deaths from the previous update, which documented 1,887 fatalities. Health officials also report that 595 patients are currently in isolation for treatment, while 828 individuals have recovered from the Bundibugyo virus outbreak.
