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A 19-year-old Norwegian, Johannes Natland, was found guilty of conspiracy to murder in Britain after being recruited by the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish organized crime group linked to Iran. He was arrested in Huddersfield with firearms and ammunition, and his intended victim has never been identified.
Residents in Spain begin returning home as firefighters gain control, while France braces for a new heatwave threatening to reignite blazes. Scientists point to climate change as a key driver of intensifying wildfire conditions across Europe.
BMW has announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 8,000 jobs by the end of 2027, targeting office roles while sparing production workers. The company attributes the cuts to competition from Chinese carmakers, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles, echoing similar moves by Volkswagen and Porsche.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized the importance of Russia's independence and its national interests rooted in being an independent power and civilization. He also highlighted Russia's resource base and history of overcoming difficulties, and expressed openness to cooperation with China and India as equals.
Formula 1 has set a mid-September deadline to decide whether its final rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi can proceed, with CEO Stefano Domenicali saying the season would end in Europe if they cannot. The decision comes after races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were called off due to the war in Iran.
Half of England and all of Wales have been officially declared in drought after record-low rainfall and high temperatures. July is set to be the driest month on record, with the Environment Agency warning of serious impacts on environment, wildlife, and economy.
The US military said it intercepted an Iranian missile barrage aimed at American forces in the Middle East, ending a brief pause in fighting. The attack coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's White House visit, which both sides described as positive. Amid the escalation, a senior US commander has privately warned that American naval assets are stretched too thin, raising questions about the Pentagon's ability to sustain multiple commitments.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in an interview with TASS, accused the West of waging war against Russia through Ukraine and promoting what he called Vladimir Zelensky's 'terrorism' to bring Russia to its knees. He also addressed the Baltic states' nuclear weapons stance and urged a 'healthy anger' in Russian foreign policy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump at the White House, discussing Patriot missile production and diplomatic efforts. Zelensky thanked Trump for the meeting, while the Senate voted to sanction buyers of Russian oil and gas.
FIFA's proposal to sell minority stakes in the World Cup and other events to private investors has sparked a fierce backlash from UEFA, which has threatened to boycott FIFA events. Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham have also criticized the plan, which would create a $20bn subsidiary and needs approval from FIFA's 211 member nations.
Nationals leader Matt Canavan says he would not have accepted a paid trip from a benefactor after Pauline Hanson confirmed Gina Rinehart paid for her flights to Italy. Meanwhile, Pacific minister Pat Conroy defended $4.2 million in hotel reservations for a pre-COP meeting, and Barnaby Joyce denied knowing who funded Hanson's trip.
US diplomats walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine after France criticized Washington's human rights record. The walkout follows US opposition to the reappointment of UN human rights chief Volker Turk, and reflects broader tensions between the US and Europe over NATO, trade, and Greenland.
Europe's daily LNG imports fell to a 23-month low in July 2026, according to TASS calculations based on Gas Infrastructure Europe data. Flows from terminals into the EU gas system dropped by about 26-27% year-on-year, and storage levels are well below the five-year average, raising concerns ahead of the heating season.
Ukraine's agricultural and metallurgical exports have ground to a halt as shipping lines suspend calls to Black Sea ports, prompting rerouting to Romania and raising concerns about the autumn sowing campaign and iron ore production.
A Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 24-hour, 24-minute test flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, tracked by over 3.6 million people on FlightRadar24. The flight is part of Project Sunrise, aiming for daily non-stop Sydney-London flights by October 2027.
France and Spain are confronting massive wildfires as a new heatwave threatens to exacerbate conditions, forcing additional evacuations and prompting urgent warnings from leaders. French President Macron described the situation as the toughest since WWII, while officials in both countries brace for challenging days ahead.
German prosecutors say the man who rammed a van into a crowd near Berlin's Pride festival left a video on his phone pledging allegiance to Islamic State. The attack killed one woman and injured 29 others, and the suspect was shot dead by police during a manhunt.
AllAfrica launches a major editorial programme, 'Cotton to Cloth,' to highlight the disparity between Africa's production of high-quality cotton and its minimal share of the value chain, aiming to correct negative media stereotypes that cost the continent billions annually.
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service claims the EU privately acknowledges that Armenia would face a deep economic crisis if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union, and that Brussels cannot compensate Yerevan for the losses. The statement also alleges EU pressure on Armenia to cut ties with Russia and delay assistance until integration progress.
Pauline Hanson has updated her parliamentary register of interests to reveal that Gina Rinehart paid for her flights from London to Sicily, while the One Nation leader faced scrutiny over her recent trip to the UK and Europe, including attendance at a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show and a speech at CPAC in London.