WORLDThousands forced to evacuate as wildfires sweep across southern FranceThousands of people are being evacuated from areas of southern France as firefighters battle huge wildfires.Al Jazeera·July 23, 2026
WORLDUS attacks Iran for 12th night as the House approves defence spendingStrikes from the US on Iran are raining down for the 12th night in a row.Al Jazeera·July 23, 2026
WORLDCoastguard called to 'tragic' Essex beach incidentPolice are warning people to avoid Seaview Avenue and the beach area of West Mersea.BBC News·July 23, 2026
WORLDIndian police accused of using pellet guns in crackdown on India’s protestsVideos emerge showing police using pellet guns on protesters India’s student protest movement.Al Jazeera·July 23, 2026
WORLDIsrael building earthen barrier in Gaza to entrench division of the enclaveThe construction of the barrier has fuelled Palestinian fears that most of Gaza will never be relinquished by Israel.Al Jazeera·July 23, 2026
WORLDPolice officer was violent rapist who attacked women over 14 years, BBC revealsThe BBC can reveal that detectives have so far uncovered nine victims of PC Alan Greer but many more are anticipated.BBC News·July 23, 2026
WORLDHedge funds circle UK stocks as new PM Andy Burnham pledges 'new economic model'Prime Minister Andy Burnham's overhaul of Britain's domestic policy could fuel a range of trading opportunities in U.K. stocks.CNBC·July 23, 2026
WORLDHaiti Needs Stability, Not Mass DeportationsDeporting Haitian migrants will further destabilize a country in crisis.NY Times·July 23, 2026
WORLDSilver and gold prices stage a cautious rebound — but analysts see slim hopes for a sustained rallyPrecious metals have rallied in recent days, but analysts say prices could face a difficult path back to all-time highs achieved earlier this year.CNBC·July 23, 2026
WORLDTotal solar eclipse books out hotels two years in advance in New Zealand city<p>Dunedin will be the focal point, having last experienced such an eclipse in 1163 – before any humans reached New Zealand</p><p>Hotels are booking out two years in advance in the New Zealand city of Dunedin as it prepares for the region’s first total solar eclipse in more than 850 years.</p><p>At The Guardian·July 23, 2026
WORLDTotal solar eclipse books out hotels two years in advance in New Zealand city<p>Dunedin will be the focal point, having last experienced such an eclipse in 1163 – before any humans reached New Zealand</p><p>Hotels are booking out two years in advance in the New Zealand city of Dunedin as it prepares for the region’s first total solar eclipse in more than 850 years.</p><p>At The Guardian·July 23, 2026
WORLDTotal solar eclipse books out hotels two years in advance in New Zealand city<p>Dunedin will be the focal point, having last experienced such an eclipse in 1163 – before any humans reached New Zealand</p><p>Hotels are booking out two years in advance in the New Zealand city of Dunedin as it prepares for the region’s first total solar eclipse in more than 850 years.</p><p>At The Guardian·July 23, 2026
