Massive wildfires sweeping through the French countryside are producing huge clouds of smoke over nearby metropolitan areas. The thick, potentially toxic haze has raised concerns among residents about their respiratory health. French pharmacies are seeing a surge in demand for face masks, especially FFP2 models designed to filter fine particles. The government is urgently sending additional supplies to affected areas, including the Bordeaux region, where the masks are being made available free of charge.

FFrance 24 English2026-07-28 11:41

Losses across the chip sector signal mounting concern about crowded equity positions and rising corporate debt as the artificial-intelligence buildout advances. A report that a Chinese state-backed company has started mass-producing immersion deep-ultraviolet lithography machines added to the unease. Brent crude fell 2% to $86.50 a barrel, extending its decline to a third straight day. President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran were holding talks aimed at ending the Middle East conflict.

BBloomberg Television2026-07-28 11:17

French football icon Zinedine Zidane has been tasked with coaching France as of July 28. His assignment is to deliver the 2030 World Cup to the country, echoing his own triumph as a player in 1998. Zidane will take over from Deschamps, whose tenure started in 2012. Deschamps left earlier this month after France finished fourth at the World Cup.

FFrance 24 English2026-07-28 10:36

Authorities say fires in France’s Gironde region have been brought under control, although they are not fully extinguished. The interior minister says the blazes have burned around 40,000 hectares. Some people evacuated from the area have now been permitted to return home, while others remain waiting for clearance to go back.

FFrance 24 English2026-07-28 10:22

A judge has determined that prosecutors presented enough evidence for singer D4vd to face trial. The case concerns the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The ruling moves the matter forward to a full criminal trial. D4vd will therefore be tried in connection with the teenager’s death.

TThe Associated Press2026-07-28 10:10

Live footage from Kumamoto shows conditions in Japan after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the southern island of Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami advisory was issued following the quake. The coverage focuses on the scene in Kumamoto as authorities respond to the earthquake and the resulting coastal warning.

TThe Associated Press2026-07-28 09:03

Donald Trump has again invoked Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974 to impose tariffs on trade partners, citing forced labor. Singapore, China, Japan, South Korea and Australia are among the economies facing a 12.5% rate, while 12 other partners were assigned 10%. The discussion questions whether the forced-labor justification is merely an excuse to impose duties. It also examines whether the measure is legally defensible in the United States and what effects the tariff could have on Singapore.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-07-28 09:00

Live footage shows Kumamoto after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s southern island of Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami advisory was issued following the quake. The view captures the situation in the area after the earthquake.

TThe Associated Press2026-07-28 08:33

A wildfire is raging in Castellon in eastern Spain. The blaze has ravaged more than 7,200 hectares, according to the report. Live images show the affected area and the scale of the fire’s destruction.

RReuters2026-07-28 07:51

Global markets are under pressure as a widening semiconductor selloff weighs on Asian equities. The KOSPI dropped more than 10%, marking its steepest decline since March. NVIDIA’s latest deal has revived concerns about circular investment in artificial intelligence, while US semiconductor shares remain highly volatile. Investors are reassessing the size and durability of AI spending, and oil prices continue to fall as hopes rise for progress in US-Iran talks.

BBloomberg Television2026-07-28 06:49

Floodwaters have swept through villages in eastern Pakistan, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. More than 100 people have died over the past month as heavy monsoon rains batter the country. Homes and other buildings have collapsed under the impact of the rainfall. Forecasters warn that more extreme weather could strike in the coming days.

CCNA2026-07-28 06:06

Thousands of firefighters in France and Spain are still battling massive wildfires that have spread across both countries since last week. The fires have prompted one of the largest evacuation operations on the continent since the Second World War, forcing about 375,000 people to leave their homes. DW correspondents report from Valencia and Bordeaux as another heat wave approaches.

DDW News2026-07-28 02:45

The effects of the Iran war are filtering into everyday life around the world. In Istanbul, Turkey, Ali Osman Aykul says his carpet shop is mostly empty. Before the war, wealthy collectors gathered there, but the store now sees only a small number of visitors on a typical day. The sharp decline reflects how the conflict is affecting ordinary business activity far from the fighting.

TThe Associated Press2026-07-28 01:00

A Los Angeles judge ruled that prosecutors have presented enough evidence for singer D4vd to stand trial on murder charges. Prosecutors allege that he fatally stabbed and dismembered a 14-year-old girl. They say the girl had threatened to expose a clandestine relationship with him. The ruling sends the case forward toward trial.

RReuters2026-07-28 00:43

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is facing intense scrutiny after two people were killed across two states in recent weeks. The agency also faces allegations of abuse inside detention centers, which it denies. President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with mass deportations, although enforcement has appeared different from his campaign promise to target hardened criminals. ICE sits at the center of his crackdown on undocumented migrants and is receiving substantial backing.

AAl Jazeera English2026-07-27 23:53

Former Rep. Brad Wenstrup, who chaired the Select Subcommittee on COVID-19, says Anthony Fauci’s private diary entries showed that Fauci was “enthralled” by his fame. Wenstrup made the claim while discussing Sen. Rand Paul’s release of the entries on “America Reports.” The framing focuses on Fauci’s alleged preoccupation with public recognition and the political dispute surrounding the diary’s publication.

FFox News2026-07-27 23:45

Iranian human rights activist Masih Alinejad says the attack at a Berlin Pride event exposes the dangers of failing to confront Islamist ideology. She has faced repeated threats to her life because of her outspoken criticism of Iran’s regime and political Islam. Speaking to DW, Alinejad said the incident shows Europe is “losing the war of narratives.”

DDW News2026-07-27 23:45

John Cena describes the story at the heart of the nostalgia-filled film ‘Matchbox.’ Inspired by Mattel’s classic miniature toy cars, the movie features Cena alongside Jessica Biel. Cena characterizes the plot as one about friends who find themselves with their backs against the wall. They are forced to come together and confront their predicament as a group.

RReuters2026-07-27 23:42

Donald Trump said there is a “good chance” of reaching a deal with Iran. The program examined a pause in Iranian strikes on the strait. William Taylor, a former US ambassador to Ukraine, said the lull could signal an opening for diplomacy, but might also give Iran time to rearm. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized continued US military involvement in the Middle East as “reckless.”

BBloomberg Television2026-07-27 23:32

“Freedom 250” celebrations marking the United States’ 250th anniversary are continuing around the world. In Italy, Ambassador to Italy and San Marino Tilman Fertitta is traveling along the coastline and visiting areas that attract few tourists. The trip is being presented as “coastal diplomacy,” with Ravenna among the stops. Ravenna is known for its fifth-century mosaics and important maritime industry. Fertitta said the journey has taken him to places previous ambassadors had never visited.

VVOA Chinese2026-07-27 23:31

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines whether Americans feel financially better off under President Trump. Abby Phillip asks the Table for Five panel to grade the Trump economy as new tariff threats and the war with Iran weigh on the discussion. The panel considers whether short-term inflation should be accepted for possible long-term gains. It also debates whether Trump’s tariff strategy is working and whether campaign promises have been fulfilled.

CCNN2026-07-27 23:30

A tornado moved through Wisconsin on Monday, flipping cars and splintering homes. Trees were also brought down as the storm swept across the state. Power was knocked out for thousands of people. The damage included homes, vehicles and local infrastructure.

TThe Associated Press2026-07-27 23:16

Unprecedented wildfires continue to spread across France and Spain, forcing more than 360,000 people to evacuate. French President Emmanuel Macron held crisis talks and said France was confronting its most difficult situation since the Second World War. Firefighters are still struggling to bring the blazes under control. A forecast heatwave could bring hotter, drier conditions and help the fires spread, while authorities warn that a major blaze is now only 9 miles from Bordeaux.

BBBC News2026-07-27 22:49

President Trump delivered remarks in Milford, Michigan, on July 27, 2026.

TThe White House2026-07-27 22:45