July 28, 2024 (Sunday)

Several nations, including the United States, Australia and multiple European nations, release travel advisories urging all their citizens not to travel to Lebanon, and for those residing there to leave as soon as possible in anticipation of an Israeli attack against Hezbollah.

Malaysia formally applies to become a member of the BRICS economic bloc and geopolitical organization.

The Park Fire in California, United States, spreads to more than 350,000 acres, with at least 134 structures being destroyed by the wildfires.

At least twelve people are killed by extensive flooding throughout Kassala State in eastern Sudan that submerged several internal displacement camps.

Fifteen people are killed and six others are injured by a landslide caused by remnants of Typhoon Gaemi in Hengyang, Hunan, China.

The Philippine Coast Guard finds and seals diesel fuel cargo leaks from MTKR Jason Bradley, the second vessel to sink in Manila Bay in one week, following MT Terra Nova's sinking.

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to position long-range missiles that could strike throughout Europe following the United States's announcement of plans to set up long-range missiles in Germany beginning in 2026.

Venezuelans vote to elect their president. Incumbent Nicolás Maduro is standing for reelection for a third consecutive term.

Incumbent President Nicolás Maduro is declared the winner of the Venezuelan 2024 presidential election by the National Electoral Council. Opposition parties claim that there are irregularities in the election results.

The National Electoral Council announces that, with 80% of the ballots counted, Maduro's lead of exactly 51.20000% to González' 44.20000% is "striking and irreversible".

Eleanor Harvey wins a bronze medal in fencing at the 2024 Olympics, making it the first medal Canada has ever won in fencing.

The South Korean women's archery team wins its tenth consecutive Olympic gold medal after beating the Chinese team in a tiebreaker that required a magnifying glass to determine the final score.

In Gaelic football, the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship concludes with Armagh defeating Galway in the final.

Léon Marchand wins 400m medley and broke the olympics record that was held by the American swimmer Michael Phelps.

Denis Vieru wins the bronze medal in judo, making it the first medal Moldova has ever won in the sport.