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Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport
Bottled water is being handed out to passengers and staff while the issue is investigated.
Flash flood at north-west China tourist site kills 10, injures 23: State media
An earlier report by CCTV identified the location of the flash flood as the Shuangshimen Scenic Area.
Report: Trump delays Iran escalation over air defense supply concerns, risk of broader regional war
According to The New York Times, Trump was concerned that a broader military operation could deplete U.S. air defense stockpiles and trigger a wider regional conflict. Haaretz reported Saturday that Israeli officials had anticipated a large-scale U.S. operation against Iran
Ukraine strikes Russian Iran-bound cargo as Iran war widens
Ukraine says it has struck long-range routes moving Russian military equipment linked to Iran, while Zelensky claims Moscow gave Tehran satellite data for attacks on US sites in the Middle East.
Last chance to apply for help with school costs
The bonus scheme offers a one-off payment of up to £150 towards school essentials.
Texas politicians call for guardrails on AI, data centers
Also, PUC prepares for data centers and the Texas Medical Association calls for legislative action on prediction market apps.
Peggy Hill’s voice actor had no idea people didn’t like her King of the Hill character
While Peggy Hill is the subject of much online hate from fans of King of the Hill, voice actor Kathy Najimy had no idea
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta will have low-SBMM playlists, as Activision continues to 'learn a lot about multiplayer matchmaking'
A "new matchmaking system" is also being introduced into Black Ops 7.
Malaysia to make F1 comeback in October as host of Bahrain GP
The race in Malaysia will slot in between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sep 26 and Singapore on Oct 11.
As wildfires grip France and Spain, what are the risks from the smoke?
What dangers does smoke from wildfires pose? Who is most at risk? Here are some answers to health questions often asked, especially now with fires in France and Spain.
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least eight over last 24 hours
Ukrainian authorities also reported an attack on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih on Sunday. A fire reportedly broke out at an Epitsentr DIY store following the strike.
Mali: The wall of officers keeping Assimi Goïta in power and at war
Since the death of Sadio Camara, the junta leader has taken back the defence portfolio. He leans on a tight circle of officers, both to defend Mali against jihadists and to hold together an army that has become the main pillar of his rule.
Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tell, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.
Eurostar is launching a new direct route from London to Antwerp this December
The new route will allow travellers to skip the transfer in Brussels – but you won’t be able to take a direct return on the way back.
Mount Olympus and D-Day beaches added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Greece's mythical mountain, Normandy's D-Day beaches and Japan's ancient capitals are among the latest sites recognised by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value.
A hidden Alzheimer’s tipping point may decide who gets dementia
Scientists have identified a possible tipping point that helps determine whether Alzheimer’s-related brain changes lead to dementia. The key may lie in how the brain’s immune cells respond to plaques and tau, offering a promising new target for treatments designed to extend
Latest news bulletin | July 26th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
10 near-perfect horror movies that capture the monsters and mayhem of The Odyssey
From The Thing and Nope to The Witch, these 10 horror movies capture the terrifying monsters, practical effects, and epic scale of The Odyssey.
Lettuce explain: Cyclospora outbreaks test Trump administration messaging
The Trump administration is facing a key messaging test as it tries to stop potentially multiple outbreaks of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness. Two months in and thousands of cases later, the outbreak has become a communications nightmare. Experts say confusing messages
Jackson enters 100-day sprint with Collins as Maine Democrats hit reset
BANGOR – Democrats in Maine anointed progressive Troy Jackson as their pick to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R) with a tall order: Beat the five-term incumbent who has defied political gravity for three decades in 100 days. Democrat Graham Platner’s exit from the marquee race
Democrats favored to win House, underdogs in Senate 100 days out
Democrats are favored to win the House but are slight underdogs in the fight for the Senate with 100 days to go before the midterms, according to the latest forecast from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Both parties are dealing with headwinds as they head into the home stretch of the
550 years later, scientists claim to have solved what killed Botticelli’s muse
Italian Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli painted Simonetta Vespucci as Venus rising from the waves. Now, scientists think they’ve solved how she died
Pedro Sánchez: "The scale of the disaster we are living through is very hard to accept"
The joint appearance by the unified command tackling the fires in Madrid, Ávila and Toledo and the prime minister underlined close cooperation. They urge the public to focus on prevention and act with caution.
Scotland declares 'major' wildfire in Cairngorms national park
Scottish firefighters fought a wildfire Saturday that was burning through Cairngorms National Park in the north, with authorities advising residents to evacuate.
Thousands crowd shelters as wildfires force exodus in France, Spain
Thousands crowded into emergency shelters in France and Spain on Sunday after wildfires drove more than 300,000 people to flee their homes and vacation accommodations.
Italy petrol tops €2.6: opposition and groups sound alarm, govt weighs variable fuel duty
Fuel costs are back in the spotlight: in Milan and on motorways prices exceed €2.60 a litre. Opposition parties and associations warn of hikes hitting families and firms, while the Meloni government drafts measures to stem the crisis.
Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash
By Ali Sawafta and Mohammed Torokman QUSRA, West Bank, July 26 (Reuters) - Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank early on Sunday, setting fire to two mosques and scrawling graffiti on buildings, Palestinian officials said. On Friday, four
China holds air, navy patrol in South China Sea
HONG KONG, July 26 - China said on Sunday it organised a routine patrol by its naval and air forces in the South China Sea, accusing the Philippines of holding patrols with foreign countries in the disputed waterway that undermined regional peace and stability.
Chinese university investigating girl's death in gene-editing trial
Mei’s parents were not adequately informed about the risks of the gene-editing trial.
Tokayev urges Putin to 'freeze' Ukraine war in rare public appeal for peace
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has made one of his strongest public interventions on the war in Ukraine, urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to "freeze" the conflict and return to negotiations based on the so-called "Istanbul 2.0" framework. Speaking during a
'Sea cannibal' spreads across the Baltic, threatening native species
Resembling a jellyfish, glowing in the dark, and even eating its own young, the comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi is one of the strangest sea creatures and is spreading ever more aggressively throughout the Baltic Sea.
The Lego problem, revisited
For generations, the rules of Lego were simple: many pieces, all able to connect in many ways, led to many outcomes. That almost drove the company into bankruptcy, though. Lego kits saved the business. Each kit has just one way to do the work, follow the instructions carefully.
See what it’s like to use a North Korean smartphone under Kim Jong Un
North Koreans are banking, getting makeup tutorials and using period trackers on their phones. But under Kim, these digital comforts are also tools of control.
What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack
A police manhunt is underway after a suspect rammed a car into a crowd at a Pride event in the German capital on Saturday night.
Romanian forces shoot down third drone in three days
The Romanian Prosecutor General's Office has determined that a drone intercepted by Romanian forces on Friday was of the Shahed-type used by Russia in its war against Ukraine, officials have said.
Inside the Backrooms: The internet’s creepiest place is becoming a tourist attraction
The Backrooms began as a single eerie image of empty yellow rooms, but internet users transformed it into a vast fictional world that feels disturbingly real. Through videos, games, maps, survival guides and social media stories, audiences do more than watch the horror unfold.
Watch: At the scene of Berlin Pride attack as manhunt continues
A 21-year-old suspect has been identified by police, but he has not been found.
Main land crossing between Kuwait and Iraq reopens, Iraq's state news agency says
July 26 (Reuters) - The main land border crossing between Kuwait and Iraq has reopened, Iraq's state news agency cited the country's border crossings authority as saying on Sunday. The Abdali border crossing was temporarily closed after a drone attack on Thursday that caused
US, Japan join Philippines in South China Sea drills
China accused the Philippines of holding patrols with foreign countries in the disputed waterway that undermined regional peace and stability.
PBS SoCal, KMEX Lead L.A. Local Emmy Wins; KVEA, KABC Land Top Newscast Prizes
PBS SoCal (KOCE and KCET) was the big winner Saturday night at the L.A. Area Emmy Awards, landing eight — including for live events-programming, entertainment, crime/social issues and arts. Univision’s KMEX was next, with seven, followed by Telemundo’s KVEA with six. KVEA once
Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
