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Ed Miliband's new role and UK cross-party social care talks

A podcast reveals Ed Miliband's thoughts on his new job and the Foreign Office team, while cross-party talks on social care begin without key opposition leaders.

Politico Europe · 29 Jul, 11:50

Burnham calls for political consensus on social care; Casey downplays cost concerns

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech on social care, urging political consensus, while Louise Casey says many families already pay for care.

The Guardian World · 29 Jul, 11:49

Ukraine's Defense Forces hit Ryazan refinery and warehouse with FP-1 drones

Ukraine's Defense Forces used FP-1 drones to strike oil infrastructure in Ryazan and Perm, causing fires.

Euromaidan Press · 29 Jul, 11:49

France orders evacuation of 4,000 more from Atlantic coast tourist sites

French authorities have ordered the evacuation of an additional 4,000 people from tourist sites along the Atlantic coast, expanding what may be the country's largest peacetime evacuation.

NPR World · 29 Jul, 10:51

At Least One Dead in Russian Strikes as Ukraine Hits Industrial Sites

Ukrainian drone attacks on Ryazan and Taganrog caused fires and casualties, while a Russian drone strike in Kherson killed one person; both sides continue to target shipping in the Black Sea.

The Moscow Times · 29 Jul, 10:50

Wisconsin tornado leaves homes damaged and streets covered in debris

A tornado in Wisconsin damaged homes and infrastructure in Menasha and Appleton, leaving debris on streets and downed power lines.

Euronews · 29 Jul, 10:50

Ukrainian Drone Strikes in Ryazan Cause Fires at Wildberries Warehouse and Oil Refinery

A Wildberries logistics center and an oil refinery in Ryazan caught fire following Ukrainian drone attacks, according to eyewitness photos and videos.

Delfi · 29 Jul, 10:50

Underground Tunnel from Belarus to EU Confirmed

Polish detection equipment and a single bore verified an underground passage originating from Belarusian soil.

Euromaidan Press · 29 Jul, 10:50

Heathrow passengers face higher fares as airport can recover early expansion plan costs

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has allowed Heathrow to recoup £320 million spent on developing a third runway proposal, to be recovered through higher airline charges over 20-25 years, increasing passenger costs.

The Guardian World · 29 Jul, 10:49

Khalida Boufedeche elected as Algeria's first woman parliamentary speaker

Algeria's parliament elected its first female speaker on Tuesday evening, making Khalida Boufedeche the fourth-highest-ranking official in the country. She is a member of the National Liberation Front (FLN), which won the most seats in recent elections marked by record-low turnout.

France 24 · 29 Jul, 10:49

Zelenskyy Faces Domestic Crisis After Fedorov's Dismissal – Protests and Trust Decline

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, despite diplomatic successes abroad, faces serious domestic challenges – daily protests after the dismissal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, and a decline in public trust.

Guardian Ukraina · 29 Jul, 09:51

Young Liberal power brokers created 'shit sheet' on NSW minister accusing him of extramarital affair

A corruption inquiry has heard that a group of young conservative power brokers in the NSW Liberal party created a document accusing minister David Elliott of having an extramarital affair.

The Guardian World · 29 Jul, 09:50

Japan earthquake: At least 13 dead, survivors recount shock and horror

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture late Tuesday, killing at least 13 people and trapping dozens. Survivors describe violent tremors and ongoing aftershocks hampering recovery.

BBC World · 29 Jul, 09:50

Japan earthquake shakes Kumamoto newsroom as staff shelter under desks; 13 killed

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto in southwestern Japan on Tuesday evening, killing at least 13 people and prompting evacuation advisories for over 260,000 residents.

Euronews · 29 Jul, 09:49

Japan races to rescue people trapped under rubble after earthquake

At least 13 people have died after a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on Tuesday, with rescue teams urgently searching for survivors.

BBC World · 29 Jul, 09:38

Jordan Shoots Down Five Iranian Missiles

Jordan's armed forces announced that its air defense shot down five Iranian missiles on Wednesday.

TVNET · 29 Jul, 09:38

Iran Launches Missile Strike on US Military Bases

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East in an attempted surprise attack. The US Central Command reported all missiles were intercepted.

ERR (rus) · 29 Jul, 09:38

Russia's FSB accuses Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism, issues international arrest warrant

Russia's Federal Security Service has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity and placed him on an international wanted list for failing to remove channels used to coordinate attacks.

Meduza · 29 Jul, 09:38

Polanski refuses to apologise to Farage over shared image

Green Party leader Zack Polanski says sharing an image of a guillotine referencing Nigel Farage was a mistake, but he will not apologise, while Reform UK reported him to police for inciting murder.

The Guardian World · 29 Jul, 09:37

Israeli Protesters March in Tel Aviv Against West Bank Settler Violence

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv marched against settler violence in the occupied West Bank, with police blocking their route and confronting participants.

Euronews · 29 Jul, 09:37

Drones Strike Ryazan: Wildberries Warehouse Reportedly Hit

A drone attack targeted the Russian city of Ryazan, with a logistics center of online retailer Wildberries reportedly among the affected sites. Governor Pavel Malkov confirmed a fire at a business premises and six hospitalizations.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 29 Jul, 08:38

Mother and toddler’s deaths in South Australia investigated as murder-suicide as hopes for missing baby fade

South Australian police are investigating the deaths of 36-year-old Helena Wright and her 23-month-old daughter as a murder-suicide. A three-month-old boy remains missing, with hopes of finding him alive lost.

The Guardian World · 29 Jul, 08:37

Kaja Kallas Calls on Iran to Stop Military Support for Russia

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged Iran to cease military aid to Russia in a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, also condemning an attack on French diplomats in Tehran.

ERR (rus) · 29 Jul, 08:37

At Least 13 Killed in Devastating Earthquake in Japan

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.

Jauns.lv · 29 Jul, 08:37

US intercepts Iranian missile attack and launches joint strikes with Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed militias in Iraq

The US military said it intercepted an Iranian missile barrage and carried out joint strikes with Saudi forces in Iraq against Iran-backed militias, ending a brief pause in hostilities.

Euronews · 29 Jul, 07:38

Organic eggs have worse climate impact than eggs from caged chickens

Research finds organic free-range eggs generate nearly twice the greenhouse gas emissions of eggs from caged hens, because more birds are needed to produce the same quantity of eggs.

The Guardian World · 29 Jul, 07:38

Moroccan Man’s Death While Restrained by Police Reverberates Across Italy

Abderrahim Fakir died after police officers pinned him to the ground. His death has evolved into a broader standoff over the treatment and role of immigrants in Italy.

The New York Times · 29 Jul, 07:38

Spectacular split in Poland's right: Morawiecki breaks with Kaczyński to build rival force

Poland's once-dominant Law and Justice party (PiS) has fractured, with former PM Mateusz Morawiecki parting ways with longtime leader Jarosław Kaczyński and preparing to establish a competing right-wing group.

Politico Europe · 29 Jul, 07:38

Finland's first-grader numbers decline; potential school closures ahead

According to Finnish broadcaster YLE, about 50,000 children will start school this year, 1,000 fewer than last year. The report suggests that some schools may have to close as a result.

LSM · 29 Jul, 07:37

Russia cannot yet target western Ukraine with guided Shaheds due to range limits, says expert

Russia's guided Shahed drones cannot reach Lviv and Volyn in western Ukraine because their control network is out of range, but relays in Belarus could extend the threat westward, according to Serhii Beskrestnov.

Euromaidan Press · 29 Jul, 06:38

Mexican drug cartels outsource meth production to Nigeria

Nigerian authorities have uncovered the country's largest meth lab, linked to Mexican cartels, highlighting Africa's growing role in synthetic drug manufacturing.

BBC World · 29 Jul, 06:38

Two Large Meteor Fireballs Light Up New Zealand Skies, Delight Witnesses

Two suspected meteors have flashed over New Zealand's North and South Islands in recent days, prompting excitement among residents and a search for potential meteorites.

The Guardian Science · 29 Jul, 06:38

US and Saudi Arabia Launch Airstrikes on Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq; Iran Halts Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes on Tuesday against Iran-linked militant groups in Iraq in response to recent drone attacks. Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reported stopping three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday.

France 24 · 29 Jul, 06:38

Iran Fires Missiles at US Forces in Jordan; US Says Intercepted

The US military announced it successfully intercepted a volley of missiles fired by Iran targeting its troops in Jordan, following a five-day pause in hostilities.

Al Jazeera · 29 Jul, 06:37