Global Crisis and Leadership Shifts: A Summary of Recent World Events

This summary covers various global developments, including Hamas's hesitation in Gaza ceasefire talks, a wildfire near Athens, a deadly landslide in Uganda, Kagame's extended presidential term in Rwanda, escalated Gaza evacuations by Israel, Ukraine's incursion in Kursk, a plea to end UK riots following a funeral, a helicopter crash in Australia, a plane crash in Brazil, and Iran's proposed cabinet by its new president.

Hamas has cast doubt on its participation in new Gaza ceasefire talks, seeking a plan based on previous negotiations. This comes ahead of a scheduled meeting on August 15, urged by leaders from the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar to finalize the ceasefire and hostage-release deal.

In Greece, a wildfire near Athens forced residents to flee their homes as it spread rapidly, burning trees, houses, and cars. Over 400 firefighters and waterbombing aircraft are battling the blaze in the Varnavas village.

Uganda's capital Kampala saw the death toll rise to 21 following a landslide at a garbage dump, with rescue workers continuing their search for survivors. Torrential rain had caused the garbage mound to collapse and bury homes.

(With inputs from agencies.)