US denies Iranian claims it hit civilian infrastructure in latest strikes

17. Juli 2026, 18:33

The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".

EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses

17. Juli 2026, 18:34

Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

17. Juli 2026, 16:44

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates

17. Juli 2026, 17:01

There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.

Trump alleges China meddled in 2020 election and questions voting security ahead of midterms

17. Juli 2026, 11:37

China said Trump's claims were fabricated and US Democrats said he was paving the way to undermine November's elections.

Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze at children's orphanage - police

17. Juli 2026, 16:20

Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.

Uganda suspends school trips after 20 pupils die in bus crash

17. Juli 2026, 13:45

Thousands are killed on Uganda's roads each year but this is one of its deadliest accidents involving children.

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast

17. Juli 2026, 18:12

The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning and has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico.