Residents in Lebanon have begun returning to areas covered by a U.S.-brokered “pilot zones” agreement with Israel. Zawtar al-Gharbieh is the first village transferred to the Lebanese army under the arrangement. The handover marks an initial step in implementing the deal and allowing residents to return. The agreement places the Lebanese army in charge of the village as the process gets underway.

TThe Associated Press2026-07-29 13:00

American and Saudi forces carried out precision strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq. At the same time, Tehran launched ballistic missiles toward American forces. U.S. commanders described the missile fire as an attempted surprise attack. The report focuses on the latest developments in the escalating military actions involving the parties.

CCBS News2026-07-29 12:52

At least 20 people were killed and 32 wounded after US and Saudi forces jointly struck Iran-linked “logistics and weapons sites” in Iraq, according to a statement posted on Telegram by the Popular Mobilization Forces. Iranian officials condemned the deadly operation as a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty and a “highly dangerous escalation.” The US military also intercepted several ballistic missiles launched by Iran in what it described as an attempted “surprise attack” on US forces. The strikes mark a sharp expansion of the confrontation involving Iran-linked targets in Iraq.

CCNN2026-07-29 12:47

Temperatures in southwestern France are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius as firefighters stabilise extensive forest fires in the Gironde region. The approaching heatwave is raising fears that new fires could start. Despite that risk, firefighters’ morale remains high. Their primary commitment is to protect local communities while confronting the blazes.

FFrance 24 English2026-07-29 12:30

Markets see only a one-in-three probability that the Federal Reserve will raise rates. ING’s Chris Turner says investors should nevertheless expect the FOMC to sound ready to take that step. Over the longer term, he suggests, firm rhetoric may be sufficient on its own.

RReuters2026-07-29 11:41

Lava is bubbling from a vent at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. A new eruption is expected. The volcanic activity is being followed through a live update.

RReuters2026-07-29 10:41

More than a thousand visitors traveled to Loushan Pass in Guizhou over the weekend for an immersive historical experience. Wearing Red Army uniforms and carrying prop weapons, they acted out battles between Red Army forces and Kuomintang troops during the 1935 Long March, amid fireworks and explosions. The activity has recently gone viral on Chinese social media. It forms part of the country’s increasingly popular “red tourism” industry, which promotes the Chinese Communist Party’s revolutionary history and patriotism.

BBBC Chinese2026-07-29 09:36

SK Hynix shares came under pressure after the memory-chip maker reported quarterly profit below estimates, even though earnings had increased sixfold. The company also set aside at least $31 billion for capital spending this year, adding to investor concerns about the scale of its investment. The program additionally reports that the United States intercepted an Iranian attack targeting bases.

BBloomberg Television2026-07-29 07:23

Keiko Fujimori has taken the oath of office as Peru’s president after securing a narrow election victory. Her inauguration follows three consecutive failed presidential bids. She is the first woman elected to lead Peru. Fujimori now takes charge of a government tasked with restoring stability in a country that has faced political turmoil since 2016. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima.

AAl Jazeera English2026-07-29 07:15

A powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto City in Japan’s Kyushu region on Tuesday, leaving at least 13 people dead by Wednesday morning. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said search and rescue efforts were continuing in a race against time. An explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto caused part of the building to collapse; at least five people died inside and about 24 employees were temporarily trapped. The quake also damaged bridges, derailed trains and caused widespread power outages. Officials urged residents to prepare for strong aftershocks in the coming days.

BBBC Chinese2026-07-29 06:58

Fox News host Sean Hannity discusses New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s release of a list of property owners. Those owners could be subject to the city’s proposed pied-à-terre tax. Hannity presents the publication of the list as evidence of what he calls an “extreme” form of politics in New York. The segment frames the issue through a sharply critical political lens.

FFox News2026-07-29 05:00

Thirteen people have died after an earthquake struck south-west Japan, according to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Rescuers are working against the clock at a shopping mall in Kumamoto, where many people are believed to be trapped. A Japanese official earlier said several people were unaccounted for at the mall and at a factory where a chimney collapsed. The US Geological Survey estimated the inland Kyushu earthquake at magnitude 6.8.

BBBC News2026-07-29 04:09

Lava is bubbling from a vent at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano. A new eruption is expected. The activity is being followed live as the volcano shows signs of renewed activity.

RReuters2026-07-29 01:52

Democratic Socialists of America co-chair Megan Romer and New York City Democratic Socialists of America co-chair Gustavo Gordillo are questioned about their organization’s platform proposals. The report presents those proposals as a radical new agenda and focuses on the two leaders’ responses to the scrutiny. Their answers are framed as a direct examination of the group’s political program.

FFox News2026-07-29 00:30

Senators have reached a bipartisan agreement on sanctions targeting Russia and Iran. The program examines how politics intersects with global business. Evelyn Farkas of the McCain Institute discusses the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s role in persuading President Trump to keep supporting Ukraine and other “front-line democracies.” Jared Bernstein, who previously led the Council of Economic Advisers under the Biden administration, considers the possibility that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates.

BBloomberg Television2026-07-28 23:51

President Donald Trump delivered a eulogy for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham at the National Cathedral. Trump said Graham had been at the “peak of his game.” The ceremony honored the Republican senator from South Carolina through a formal memorial tribute. Trump’s remarks centered on Graham’s leadership and standing at the height of his career.

FFox News2026-07-28 23:45

Firefighters in France and Spain are working to bring some of Europe’s most severe wildfires under control. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the effort to contain the flames has reached a “light at the end of the tunnel.” A further heatwave forecast for later this week could make the already desperate conditions across the region even worse. DW Correspondent Rosie Birchard reports from France and speaks with firefighter and wildlife management expert Lindon Pronto.

DDW News2026-07-28 23:30

Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru’s president. She is the first woman elected to serve as the country’s head of state. Her inauguration adds to a recent run of conservative leaders winning elections across Latin America.

RReuters2026-07-28 23:14

US President Donald Trump pushed back against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before a consequential meeting between the two leaders. He highlighted strain in their relationship while playing down pressure for a wider escalation of the war with Iran. During an interview on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends,” Trump was asked about reports that Netanyahu planned to share intelligence on Iran rebuilding its nuclear program. Trump replied that he did not need Netanyahu to tell him that.

CCNN2026-07-28 23:01

Perceptions of “Made in China” are changing. A new generation of Chinese companies is seeking to create the world’s next major brands. Their efforts reflect an ambition to build stronger global recognition for products and businesses from China.

CCNA2026-07-28 23:00

The US military says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched several ballistic missiles from central Iran toward Jordan. US Central Command reported that every missile was intercepted successfully. The development follows the deaths of three US military personnel at Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base on July 17. Jason Campbell, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joined Al Jazeera’s live broadcast from Washington, DC, to discuss the situation.

AAl Jazeera English2026-07-28 22:55

President Trump attended Lindsey Graham’s funeral.

TThe White House2026-07-28 22:54

The program highlights several major stories from July 28. President Donald Trump met separately at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan, prompting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to urge residents in Kumamoto to evacuate and remain vigilant. Ceremonies at the US Capitol and Washington National Cathedral honored Lindsey Graham, while Taiwan prosecutors detained an Nvidia employee over alleged smuggling of US-controlled Nvidia chips to China.

VVOA Chinese2026-07-28 22:44

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pressing Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to demonstrate that he remains fit to continue serving or step down from office. Beshear, described as a rising national figure in the Democratic Party, made the demand after McConnell’s lengthy hospital stay. The call puts McConnell’s ability to remain in office at the center of a political challenge in Kentucky.

TThe Associated Press2026-07-28 22:43