Latest news bulletin | July 17th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Watch: US Navy Blue Angels’ low flyover leaves beachgoers stunned
US Navy Blue Angels jets flew low over a crowded Florida beach, startling beachgoers as chairs and tents were blown away and children covered their ears. The dramatic flyover sparked…
Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco
Chile’s central coast has been hit by an exceptional storm surge that flooded homes and damaged infrastructure. Authorities are urging residents to stay away from the shoreline as dangerous sea…
Qatar’s air defence intercepts fresh Iranian missile barrage over Doha
Iran has unleashed a new wave of attacks across the Gulf, targeting Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, following Tehran’s continuous threats of dragging the Gulf countries back into its escalating…
Japan revises imperial succession law but retains ban on female emperors
Nationwide opinion polls in Japan have suggested broad public support for a female emperor, but some conservative political figures remain opposed to the idea. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 17th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
US strikes Iranian civilian infrastructure, Tehran retaliates with attacks on US facilities in Gulf
In a primetime address to the nation, Trump said the US was ‘winning big in Iran’ and the American public would see ‘the fruits of that labour’. However, a deal…
Trump revives claims of election interference during address to nation
The US president said he would declassify intelligence data that revealed China had illicitly acquired 220 million US voter files. Trump’s claim contradicts investigations that have found no evidence of…
Rubik’s Cube stars shine at European speedcubing event in the Netherlands
More than 1,000 speedcubers from 53 countries are competing in Arnhem, the Netherlands, from 16 to 19 July 2026. Events range from blindfolded solves to solving while wearing oven gloves.…
Spain battles major Aragon wildfire amid heatwave
Spain has deployed more than 400 firefighters and 19 aircraft to combat a fast-moving wildfire in the northeastern region of Aragon after flames swept across around 7,600 hectares by 16…