Latest news bulletin | July 28th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 28th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
White House’s Rick and Morty AI parody featuring Donald Trump sparks huge backlash
“People can’t afford gas, groceries, rent, and healthcare,” wrote former congresswoman and once Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene in response to Rick and Morty parody video posted by the White…
What do the numbers tell us about Europe’s heatwave?
From record temperatures to thousands of excess deaths, four figures signify the scale of Europe’s heatwave. Read More
Last-minute holidays boom among British travellers as next-day bookings jump 26%
New data has revealed that Brits are embracing spur-of-the-moment escapes this summer, but to tried-and-tested destinations in Spain and Türkiye. Read More
The timing of war and peace is not yours to decide, Iran tells US
Tehran’s foreign ministry said Iran would not allow Washington to determine “the timing of war and peace,” as Trump claimed the Islamic Republic had requested negotiations and mediators sought to…
France wildfire: Residents douse embers with water after blaze destroys 170 homes in Le Porge
Residents in Le Porge, in southwestern France’s Gironde region, are working to prevent a devastating wildfire from reigniting by spraying water on smouldering forest embers. The blaze destroyed at least…
France and Spain battle to control wildfires ahead of expected heatwave
EU officials have warned that “extreme conditions” are looming across parts of Europe, with the wildfire situation expected to worsen in France, Spain and Portugal. Read More
London’s hidden gems: Underrated landmarks you need to see in the UK capital
London’s most underrated landmark has been revealed, giving visitors the chance to escape the crowds at a quaint green space that once featured in a film starring Jude Law. Read…
Iran publicly executes two Isfahan protesters despite UN calls to stop
Two protesters were publicly executed in Isfahan on Tuesday morning, bringing the total to four deaths out of 12 sentenced in the same case, after UN experts slammed coerced confessions…
Tripoli erupts in protests over power cuts with calls to topple government
Demonstrators blocked roads, shut state institutions and sealed off government buildings as temperatures reached up to 50 degrees Celsius and daily blackouts stretched to 14 hours. The protests quickly widened…