2025-07-28

USA

At least two dead in shooting at Nevada casino, police say

The Grand Sierra Resort claims to have the biggest casino floor in northern Nevada and sits just a few blocks from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

28/07/2025

United Kingdom

Trump says Gaza suffering 'real starvation' and pledges US food hubs

Trump’s comments seemed to result from the images in recent days of the worsening hunger crisis in Gaza and were more urgent than the resigned message he had about the 21-month Israel-Hamas war last week, when ceasefire talks derailed.

28/07/2025

Europe News

Portugal to invest €137mln in grid upgrades after April blackout

Environment and Energy Minister Maria Graça Carvalho said the plan would ensure that the Iberian nation of 10.6 million is better prepared for future emergencies.

28/07/2025

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Old bridge in Mostar hosts 459th annual jump

Thousands gathered in Mostar on Sunday to witness the 459th traditional jump from the Old Bridge, one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most iconic landmarks.

28/07/2025

USA

Hurricane Iona forms after strengthening in central Pacific Ocean

Iona emerged on Sunday from a tropical depression and was about 1,440 kilometres southeast of Honolulu, the US National Hurricane Centre in Miami said.

28/07/2025

Greece

Police and protesters scuffle as Israeli cruise ship visits Rhodes

Anti-war activists had called for demonstrations on the island during a scheduled stop by the Israeli cruise ship, the Crown Iris, which was reportedly carrying more than 600 tourists.

28/07/2025

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Palestinians mourn the 11 victims of an attack in Khan Younis

Palestinians gathered in mourning on Monday after an Israeli airstrike hit a two-storey house in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killing at least 11 people, according to Nasser Hospital.

28/07/2025

China

At least 30 killed as heavy rains lash northern China

Beijing authorities said they would launch a top-level emergency response at 8 pm on Monday, ordering people to stay inside, closing schools, suspending construction work and stopping outdoor tourism and other activities until the response is lifted.

28/07/2025

Scenes

Watch: The floating hospitals bringing medical care to India’s isolated Islands

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In the Sundarbans, West Bengal, 10 million people lack access to medical facilities.

28/07/2025

India

Three suspected militants killed in Kashmir gunfight, India says

Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan each administer part of the Himalayan region of Kashmir, but both claim the territory in its entirety.

28/07/2025

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Latest news bulletin | July 28th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 28th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

28/07/2025

China

'Kung fu' Shaolin temple abbot under investigation for misconduct

The temple confirmed the inquiry on its official WeChat account, noting that a joint investigation is being carried out by several government departments.

28/07/2025

Health news

Virtual reality could train our bodies to fight infection, study says

People’s immune systems kicked into gear to protect them against infections after they entered a virtual reality (VR) world with visibly sick people, a new experiment shows.

28/07/2025

World News

Three killed in Turks and Caicos' first mass shooting, police say

At least four suspects were involved in the shooting early on Sunday on the island of Providenciales but no one has been arrested, the police commissioner said.

28/07/2025

Europe News

Hunger surge strikes Middle East and Africa, UN survey shows

Global crises are fueling hunger in Africa and the Middle East, with trade tensions, conflicts, and climate change driving food inflation, according to the UN's SOFI report.

28/07/2025

Europe News

Five things we don't know yet about the EU-US trade deal

The EU and the US struck a long-awaited agreement on Sunday, establishing a 15% tariff on EU exports, with certain sectors exempted. However key details remain unclear.

28/07/2025

Green News

Brazil brings COP30 to Belem to highlight poverty and climate risks

In Belem, the UN climate summit will bring global leaders face to face with the harsh realities of climate change and inequality.

28/07/2025

Europe News

Floods hit Romania as wildfires rage in Turkey and Albania

In Turkey, three volunteer firefighters were killed when their vehicle overturned near Bursa, and at least 17 people have died in fires since late June.

28/07/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries recognise Palestine amid France's decision?

France is set to recognise the state of Palestine in September. Ten EU countries have already taken this step, with Sweden leading as the first member state to do so.

28/07/2025

Markets

Oil prices rise on EU-US trade deal and Trump comments on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he was reducing a 50-day deadline given to Vladimir Putin to agree a deal with Ukraine. Oil prices had already risen on news of a EU-US trade deal.

28/07/2025

Health news

EU-US trade deal leaves future of pharma tariffs uncertain

Despite a new EU-US trade deal, tariffs on pharmaceuticals remain uncertain and unchanged for now, pending the outcome of a US national security investigation that could later impose duties of up to 15%.

28/07/2025

Europe News

'Best we could get': Brussels defends EU-US deal as criticism mounts

"This is clearly the best deal we could get under very difficult circumstances," said Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commissioner for Trade.

28/07/2025

EuroVerify

Debunking claims that sunscreen is harmful and causes cancer

Summer is officially here. While many Europeans have been swapping their computers and desk chairs for beachside sun loungers, the longstanding online debate about sunscreen persists.

28/07/2025

Cinema

Why is this children’s classic Britain’s most complained about film?

Supercalifragilisticexpialido-WHAT?? How did the 1964 classic 'Mary Poppins' become the most complained about film of 2024 in the UK?

28/07/2025

Europe News

Trump shortens Russia's peace deal deadline from 50 to '10 or 12 days'

Earlier this month, Trump said he had given Moscow 50 days to reach a peace deal or face what he said would be "very severe" economic sanctions during a visit to Washington by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

28/07/2025

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Margo the whippet wins UK Dog Surf Championships

A whippet named Margo and her owner Carl Barnes have claimed victory at the UK’s Dog Surf Championships on Sunday, held at Branksome Dene Chine Beach in Dorset.

28/07/2025

Europe News

EU proposes to suspend Israeli access to research fund over Gaza war

The European Commission is tabling the suspension of Israel's access to the EU's Horizon Research fund as a consequence of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It comes after an accord between the two sides for Israel to substantially increase aid to Gaza has not materialised, say EU sources.

28/07/2025

Health news

Millions in Europe unknowingly living with hepatitis, officials warn

European health authorities called for countries to improve testing, vaccination, and access to treatment.

28/07/2025

Tech News

How can people fight back against AI deepfakes? More AI, experts say

The best tool to fight back against fake videos generated by artificial intelligence is AI itself, experts say.

28/07/2025

Russia

Aeroflot cancels flights after pro-Ukrainian hackers disrupt systems

Aeroflot cancelled dozens of flights after a pro-Ukrainian hacker group, Silent Crow, claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the airline's systems.

28/07/2025