Latest news bulletin | July 29th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 29th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
FIFA’s plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football
Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each $40 million (€35 million) if they back his controversial plan to sell stakes in the governing body’s major competitions.…
EU grows impatient over Italy’s hesitancy on €14.9bn defence loan
Italy hasn’t decided how much of its €14.9bn SAFE defence loan it will use, as several domestic considerations affect the calculus. But Brussels and other member states are growing impatient…
Houthis to copy Iran’s Hormuz playbook with Red Sea toll plan
Yemen’s information minister said intelligence confirmed IRGC advisers were directly involved in designing a Houthi-enforced toll system for the Bab el-Mandeb, mirroring Iran’s contested claim to charge fees in the…
Iran rejects Hormuz deal and launches surprise strike on US forces in Jordan
Tehran rejected an Omani proposal to divide the strait equally and declared Hormuz would “never return to its prewar situation,” hours before the IRGC launched multiple ballistic missiles at US…
EU coordinates wildfire aid for France and Spain amid warnings heatwave could spread
Brussels is managing resource reallocations across 37 participating nations, deploying planes, helicopters, and ground units to France and Spain. Officials warn that intensifying heatwaves could soon spread major blazes into…
Ireland unveils blueprint to electrify economy by 2050
Dublin’s plan takes into account a surge in electricity demand over the coming decades, driven by electric vehicles, industry and rapidly expanding data centres, which will place growing pressure on…
Did a Canadian intern of Chinese origin spy on NATO? Euronews explains
A Canadian intern at NATO’s top military base has been accused of spying for a foreign power. The case has exposed major questions over foreign interference at one of the…
Tsunami alert follows powerful earthquake in southwest Japan
Japan issued a tsunami alert after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu, damaging buildings, cutting power and prompting emergency response efforts. Read More
F1 says Qatar and Abu Dhabi races remain on despite war contingency plans
The world’s top racing competition said the final two races of the 2026 season remain on track, but a mid-September review will determine whether the championship concludes in Europe instead.…