A reported deal involving Hamas disarmament has been called the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since January’s ceasefire. But Israel’s public silence and unanswered questions about implementation are keeping expectations firmly in check.
Russian missiles and drones struck at least seven Ukrainian regions overnight, killing 23 people in one of the war’s most intense recent bombardments. Emergency crews raced to pull survivors from rubble as fears mounted over military activity near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
France’s wildfire risk remains ‘extremely high’ despite a slight shift in weather, with authorities tackling 26 fires in a single day. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez warned that persistent drought means the danger is far from over.
Four women are accusing Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct, joining a group of 10 accusers who say the actor targeted them as teenagers. The allegations span more than two decades and describe a disturbing pattern of grooming and manipulation.
India’s Education Minister has resigned amid mounting youth-led protests over examination fraud, with NCP spokesperson Anish Gawande calling it an ‘exhilarating moment’ for the country’s students. But opposition figures warn the government’s response remains procedural rather than structural.
Representative Jodey Arrington has joined a congressional push to counter EU regulations that lawmakers say unfairly target American companies. The effort calls on U.S. trade officials to take a tougher stance with Brussels before new rules hit thousands of businesses.
Iran and the United States exchanged direct military strikes Tuesday, collapsing a fragile 72-hour ceasefire and pushing the Middle East toward its most dangerous moment in years. US Central Command confirmed intercepting multiple Iranian ballistic missiles as American forces struck back at targets inside Iran.
Former Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki has broken from Law and Justice, leading at least 30 MPs out of Kaczyński’s party to form a rival conservative movement. The split reshapes Poland’s opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.
From fresh political tensions in Brussels to a surprise economic rebound in Southern Europe, July 27th is turning into one of the busiest news days of the summer. Here’s everything you need to know at midday.
Hungary’s fairy tale corn maze has opened across 4.5 hectares of farmland, offering families kilometres of winding paths and hidden story panels to explore. The beloved annual attraction has been running since 2008, built each year by a dedicated group of locals.
