A Russian barrage of ballistic missiles and drones struck locations across Ukraine overnight, killing at least 10 civilians, including children. Ukraine’s air force said it intercepted 55 missiles and 265 drones launched by Moscow. However, the country has struggled to stop the advanced ballistic missiles Russia is deploying with increasing frequency. Patrick Bury, a former British Army captain and warfare and counter-terrorism scholar, discussed the decline in interception performance in an interview.

FFrance 24 English2026-07-30 19:57

Sumit Rai was in another state when his 10-year-old son was swept into turbulent California surf and came close to drowning. A teenage lifeguard and several bystanders then worked together to pull the boy to safety. Rai said the lifeguard endangered his own safety during the rescue, highlighting the peril of the incident and the intervention that saved the child.

TThe Associated Press2026-07-30 19:55

President Trump made an announcement concerning Freedom Haulers. The White House issued the item. No further details were provided in the announcement.

TThe White House2026-07-30 17:53

Microsoft shares move sharply higher after the company reports a blockbuster quarter. Meta declines as investors seek evidence that its heavy artificial-intelligence spending will generate returns. Apple and Amazon are next in focus as markets prepare for updates from two more technology giants. The program also examines the Federal Reserve and inflation, the consumer comeback, and what Microsoft, Meta and Kendra Scott say is driving the next wave of AI.

BBloomberg Television2026-07-30 17:38

Russia launched one of the war’s largest bombardments, firing more than 70 missiles and 280 drones across Ukraine overnight. At least eight people were killed, while homes in cities including Lviv were destroyed. The assault extended into neighbouring Poland when a suspected Russian Kh-101 missile came down in a field. Warsaw opened an investigation, renewing concerns about the security of NATO airspace. Kyiv again appealed for stronger air-defence support as the attacks intensified.

AAl Jazeera English2026-07-30 17:02

A wildfire on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk remains out of control, according to the fire service. The blaze covers an area comparable to 140 football pitches and prompted a major incident declaration because of its size and complexity. It began on Wednesday. Greece and several other European countries are also confronting destructive fires and drought, while fires continue in Spain and Portugal.

BBBC News2026-07-30 17:00

Hamas is reportedly prepared to give up its heavy weapons on the condition that Israeli forces leave Gaza and halt strikes on the enclave. Edward Ahmed Mitchell of the Council on American-Islamic Relations offers his analysis of the proposed arrangement and its implications. The development links Hamas’s weapons pledge directly to an Israeli military withdrawal and an end to attacks.

TTRT World2026-07-30 16:58

American fighter jets carried out airstrikes against Iran after what was described as attempted missile attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan. The action followed President Trump’s vow to retaliate. It comes as the war in the Middle East widens, signaling a sharp expansion of the direct confrontation between the two sides.

CCBS News2026-07-30 16:47

With fewer than 100 days before the midterms, voters are calling for wholesale change in Congress and looking to Democrats to deliver it. A new CNN poll conducted with SSRS gives Democrats an eight-point lead over Republicans among registered voters on the generic ballot. Democrats also retain a substantial edge in voter enthusiasm. Among respondents who say they are extremely motivated to vote, Democrats hold a 20-point advantage in party preference. The findings point to serious warning signs for Trump and the Republican Party ahead of the midterms.

CCNN2026-07-30 16:30

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg indicated that the company could pursue its own artificial intelligence ambitions while also renting out scarce computing capacity to improve returns. Investors, however, are not convinced by that proposition. Reuters technology editor Aditya Soni examines how Meta’s aggressive spending to remain competitive in AI could put its broader empire at risk.

RReuters2026-07-30 16:13

The Bank of England left interest rates unchanged as most policymakers judged that borrowing costs were already sufficiently high to restrain inflation. Three members of the committee nevertheless backed an increase. HSBC’s Simon Wells told Reuters that a rate rise this year is by no means certain, with the decision depending on developments in the Middle East.

RReuters2026-07-30 15:56

A government-appointed panel examining social media’s impact on mental health has recommended stronger online age checks to identify users more accurately. Although Australia and Malaysia have raised the minimum age for accessing social media, the experts said Singapore should not follow that approach. One panel member argued that addressing platform features that could expose users to safety risks matters more than imposing a blanket age restriction. The recommendations focus on reducing harmful risks within platforms rather than banning younger users outright.

CCNA2026-07-30 15:11

Scientists say rising temperatures are reshaping the Mediterranean Sea, one of the world’s busiest and most biodiverse marine regions. A growing presence of invasive species is emerging as one sign of that ecological transformation. Marine biologists have identified about 1,000 invasive species, including fish that once lived only in other regions. The sea could become up to 6°C hotter by the end of the century. Its enclosed nature makes the changes particularly pronounced.

CCNA2026-07-30 14:25

Voters in Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan will go to the polls on Saturday to choose the party that will form the next state government. Although the campaign has largely concentrated on local concerns, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has brought broader national matters into the discussion. He said Myanmar had agreed to accept the return of 5,000 Rohingya refugees, describing a rare repatriation arrangement. During campaign appearances, Anwar also referred to the planned declassification of a Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji.

CCNA2026-07-30 13:28

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is holding a news conference. The event is available to watch live.

GGuardian News2026-07-30 13:09

NATO has confirmed that a Russian missile came down inside Poland during a night of extensive Russian air attacks across Ukraine. The impact site was around 50 kilometers from Poland’s border with Ukraine. DW’s Anja Kueppers-McKinnon spoke with NATO specialist Teri Schultz about how the alliance responded. The confirmation places the incident within the wider context of Russia’s aerial assault on Ukraine.

DDW News2026-07-30 13:00

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that caffeine is part of the diet of nearly two-thirds of Americans ages 2 to 19. The report estimated that children consumed an average of 19.4 milligrams on a given day. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder examines what that level of caffeine exposure could mean for their health.

CCBS News2026-07-30 12:44

Devastating wildfires in France have reduced entire neighborhoods to ash. Although thousands of people are now being permitted to return home, nearly 80,000 residents across southern France remain displaced. The report shows the destruction left behind in a French town as communities begin dealing with the damage and ongoing displacement.

CCBS News2026-07-30 12:36

Native goats, sheep and cattle are being used in Galicia, Spain, to reduce wildfire risk by grazing on flammable undergrowth. The approach has gathered pace after the region endured Spain’s worst wildfire year in 2025. Nearly 119,000 hectares burned that year, an area roughly twice the size of Madrid. One of the animals involved is the Cachena, a native goat-like cow able to forage widely and move across Galicia’s mountainous terrain.

FFrance 24 English2026-07-30 11:10

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says an object that fell in the country’s east appears to have been a Russian missile. Authorities discovered a crater and debris scattered across a field after reports of an explosion. Poland scrambled fighter jets to safeguard its airspace while Russia carried out a wave of air strikes on Ukraine. Ukraine’s foreign minister had earlier said that a Russian cruise missile crossed into Polish airspace. Al Jazeera reports from Kyiv.

AAl Jazeera English2026-07-30 11:00

The US military says it has completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran. Washington described the operation as retaliation for Tehran’s missile attack on American bases in Jordan. Fighting in the Middle East war intensified after a pause lasting nearly a week. Iran’s proxies have also been drawn into the renewed hostilities. The escalation appears to have ended hopes for a quick return to negotiations between the two sides.

FFrance 24 English2026-07-30 09:48

US voters will head to the polls in four months for crucial midterm elections that could reshape the final two years of the Trump presidency. Democrats are seeking to regain control of the House of Representatives. Yet Israel and its war in Gaza have emerged as one of the party’s deepest internal divisions. DW’s Ines Pohl traveled across the country to meet people at the center of the dispute and examine whether the party can remain united.

DDW News2026-07-30 09:35

Higher humidity, lower temperatures and the possibility of rain brought some hope on Thursday to a drought-stricken area of southwestern France hit by wildfires in recent weeks. The fires have burned an area estimated at four times the size of Paris. Local officials described the night as “rather calm,” saying the blaze had not spread beyond the 42,000 hectares already affected. FRANCE 24 reporter Carys Garland filed from Lanton, France.

FFrance 24 English2026-07-30 09:07

Britain has moved on to its seventh prime minister since the 2016 Brexit referendum. David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have been followed by Andy Burnham. Yet the economy remains weak, public services are under continuing strain and public dissatisfaction with politics is deepening. Interviews with political scholar Tim Bale and economist Jonathan Portes examine whether the problem is inadequate leadership or a deeper institutional impasse. Burnham promises to press a reset button through devolution, economic revival and better public services, but the central test may be whether Britain can escape its recurring cycle.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-07-30 09:00