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Europe’s fastest-growing economies in Q2 2026: Who led and who lagged?
Eurozone GDP delivered a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter of 2026. But beneath the headline, Europe’s growth story looks increasingly uneven across member states.
Africa: 'We're Committed to Increasing Finance for Africa' - CAF Urges Review of FIFA Proposal
[Vanguard] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced plans to review FIFA's proposal to open the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup and other major tournaments to private investment.
Africa: Nigerian Army Named Africa's Best in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025
[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian Army has been recognised as Africa's Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch, in recognition of its exceptional operational achievements, strategic leadership and unwavering commitment to combating
How to Get Canceled in the Art World
Study respondents reacted more negatively toward artists committing sexual assault than murder. Plus, an unexpected pairing with Picasso’s “Guernica.”
Latest news bulletin | July 30th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 30th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Astoria’s beloved Italian pastry shop La Guli closes for good after 89 years
Italian pastry shop La Guli, a beloved Astoria institution since 1937, has served its last gingerbread house.
Negeri Sembilan election: Indian voters could be key to whether Anwar’s PH retains the state
Indians make up more than 20 per cent of the electorate in 11 of the state’s wards.
‘Ramayana’ Trailer: Ranbir Kapoor and Yash Face Off in First Part of Nitesh Tiwari’s Epic
The first trailer for “Ramayana” has debuted, marking the most substantial promotional asset yet for Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part adaptation of the ancient Hindu epic, ahead of a worldwide release this November. The story follows exiled prince Rama (Ranbir Kapoor) and his consort
How the heatwave is taking a toll on European industry as key waterways run low
Prolonged low water levels have forced several European industries, including oil refining, nuclear power and chemicals, to reduce output because of raw-material and cooling-water shortages.
Sri Lanka seeks six suspects in Chinese national's murder linked to cybercrimes
COLOMBO, July 30 - Sri Lankan police are searching for six people regarding the murder of a Chinese national suspected of links to computer-related scams, an official said on Thursday, in a crackdown on cyberscam centres tied to transnational fraud networks.
EU opens call for seven 'gigafactories' to train next-generation AI technologies
With concerns about digital dependency growing fast, the European Commission is pursuing "sovereign" AI infrastructure to become operational by mid-2028.
Japanese PM Takaichi vows to proceed with temporary cut in sales tax
She ordered preparations to cut the levy to 1 per cent for two years from April next year.
Cuba tourism crisis: An industry brought to ‘almost total paralysis’
Cuba’s tourism industry has been hit hard by US sanctions and fuel shortages, with nearly three-quarters of hotels now closed on the island.
Drone hits US LNG vessel at Damietta in first attack on Egyptian soil
Preliminary investigations showed a drone strike caused a fire to break out on two ships at Damietta port on the Mediterranean on Wednesday, authorities in Cairo said. No side has taken responsibility at this time.
Four migrants die trying to cross Channel from France to Britain
A boat sank late Wednesday off the coast of France near Hardelot. Four people were found dead, French authorities report.
Poland says unidentified object crashed into its territory amid overnight Russian attacks on western Ukraine
Poland says the unidentified object, aimed at western Ukrainian territory, violated Polish airspace and territory after missing its target, crashing near the eastern city of Lublin, causing an explosion and leaving behind a 10-metre wide crater.
25 cats rescued from Japan mall hit by massive quake, gas explosion
They were left behind, but were retrieved a day later, and are now in another cat cafe.
Myanmar’s junta slowly but surely winning its war with ASEAN
The multidimensional crisis that has gripped Myanmar since the military coup on February 1, 2021, has entered a new chapter — one increasingly complex and riddled with contradictions. The move by military chief and coup maker Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to overthrow the
Excess deaths caused by heatwaves in England ‘almost double’ so far this year
UKHSA estimates 2,877 heat-associated deaths during heatwaves in May and June, almost twice the number in summer 2025 The number of excess deaths caused by heatwaves has almost doubled so far this year in England compared with 2025, the UK Health Security Agency, has said.
Anwar says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia
Around 126,000 Rohingya refugees are registered with the UNHCR in Malaysia as of the end of February.
Hot off the press: Newspaper in China’s Guangxi goes viral after featuring hometown mathematician
The Jul 25 edition of Guangxi Daily featured a front-page profile of hometown mathematician and Fields Medal winner Wang Hong. The headline’s layered wordplay has won praise and helped turn the copy into an unlikely keepsake.
PSA: Don't execute PowerShell commands proffered by Steam forum randos, because it could infect your rig with a cryptominer
No judgment, just a friendly reminder.
Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM
The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine during a Russian attack on the city of Lviv.
Eggs back in India school meals after outcry
The issue erupted in June after the BJP state government removed eggs from meals in some state-run schools.
Xbox hardware revenue fell by $1.7 billion during fiscal 2026
Flagging Xbox sales have become the new normal for Microsoft.
Philippines’ Marcos approves release of V-P Duterte’s tax records to impeachment trial
Sara Duterte is facing charges of ill-gotten wealth while in office.
Philippines' Marcos approves release of VP Duterte's tax records to impeachment trial
MANILA, July 30 - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the release of Vice President Sara Duterte's tax records to the Senate in her impeachment trial, where one of the charges she is facing is that she has amassed unexplained wealth while in office.
China's top leaders set to hold October meeting on internal governance, pledge measures to support economy
The top decision-making body of the ruling Communist party, the Politburo, acknowledged "difficulties and challenges facing the economy" at its meeting.
Thousands evacuated in Crete as European wildfires continue to rage
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
Africa: Cotton Farmers Could Earn From Soil Carbon Credits
[Bird Story Agency] A scheme tested in Uzbekistan could let African cotton farmers earn twice over, once for the fibre and once for the carbon stored in the soil beneath their fields.
Spain inflation rises to 3.5% in July on fuel and electricity prices
Rising fuel and electricity prices push inflation up to 3.5% in July, while core inflation also edges up by 0.1 points.
Organizations that need you
“How few people can we get away with?” That’s a question many bosses think hard about. Automate. Streamline. Improve productivity and take humans out of as many tasks as possible. It’s a time-tested way to create profits and to increase a certain kind of reliability. Claude
A Guide to Every Major Film Adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey Before Christopher Nolan’s Movie
If you plan on shooting your own adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey, bear in mind how much rests on your choice of leading man. In order to play Odysseus, an actor must summon a real gravitas, but also a still-smoldering vitality: here is a man who led the Greek army to defeat Troy,
Microsoft posts record profit as shares surge 10%, while Meta disappoints
Microsoft reported record quarterly profit and forecast accelerating Azure growth, while Meta’s profit and margins were hit by severance costs and legal expenses.
The trillion-dollar question behind corporate net-zero pledges
Corporate climate spending now steers trillions of dollars in transition finance worldwide. Does it drive genuine climate action? Research shows that accounting flexibility alone can make a company's reported emissions vary by roughly a factor of two—enough to appear either as
Trump Humiliated by Iran, Comey Flops as Aides Leak: He’s “Frustrated”
Donald Trump is suddenly bumping up against limits in many areas at once. Top aides just leaked to The Atlantic that he’s “frustrated” with his inability to force Iran’s hand with his increasingly deranged threats. In the case of Trump’s bogus efforts to prosecute James Comey,
Giorgio Armani Series in the Works From Fremantle-Owned Lux Vide and Iconic Designer’s Fashion House (EXCLUSIVE)
The life and career of Giorgio Armani is set to be the subject of a high-end TV series produced by Italy’s Lux Vide, which is collaborating with the fashion house founded by the iconic designer known for his close ties to Hollywood. The still-untitled Armani biopic series —
Cameroon: Paul Biya is absent. Where is the opposition?
With Cameroon President Paul Biya now more than 50 days into his stay in Switzerland, his opponents do not seem able to capitalise on the situation to build a broad political movement. Here’s a rundown of their positions.
China generates less than half of its electricity from coal for the first time
This marks a key milestone as the country moves towards clean energy.
The world’s top 10 cities for street food have been revealed
Surprisingly, Europe dominates the top 10 list, with Paris claiming the number one spot for its street food options.
Virtual job interviews don't let people shine, says Burnham
Interviews online may not allow young people to show their personality and passion, the prime minister says.
Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham
Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.
China's Communist Party to hold conclave on internal governance in October
BEIJING, July 30 - China's ruling Communist Party will hold a plenary session of its Central Committee in Beijing in October to discuss party self-governance, state-run Xinhua news agency said on Thursday, citing a Politburo meeting.
Inside the lobbying fight threatening Congress’ college sports overhaul
Congress’ yearslong attempt to regulate college athletics has yet to cross the finish line amid contentious battles over media rights, antitrust concerns, student pay and more.
How John Thune is trying to manage Trump’s summer squeeze
“He thinks I can wave the magic wand,” the Senate GOP leader said. “I wish it were that easy.”
