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Sweet, sweet Spanish victory

In today's newsletter: The FIFA World Cup magic comes to an end, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds court on competitiveness, and various European capitals face ministerial reshuffles.

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Latest news bulletin | July 20th, 2026 – Morning

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Tonight's winner takes home the trophy, rings and $51 million

The cash prize for either Argentina or Spain, while an increase on the last tournament, is a small figure when compared to the amounts spent on individual football players

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Passenger ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off the coast of Guyana

A distress call by the MV Barima to the coast guard was made just after 11pm local time. The vessel is said to be equipped with 250 life jackets, two rigid life boats and six inflatable life crafts.

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At least six dead after Russia's overnight strike on Ukraine

Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 drones at Ukraine overnight, a day after Kyiv sent drones across the border into Russia.

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Jordan

US says it struck Iranian forces linked to Jordan attack

Iran says the latest US strikes killed at least 50 people and wounded 517. Washington said the attacks were retaliation for a strike on a US base in Jordan that killed two US service members, left one missing and injured four others.

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Latest news bulletin | July 18th, 2026 – Evening

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Venezuela

Death toll from the two earthquakes that hit Venezuela hits 5,069

Venezuela has been able to unlock €302 million of funding from the International Monetary Fund to support recovery and reconstruction following the devastating earthquakes that hit the northern coastal region last month.

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Trump-Iran standoff tests the limits of diplomacy

The US and Iran exchange fresh strikes as the Gulf crisis escalates. Europe Today also looks at the EU’s security role in the Horn of Africa, the bloc’s annual Rule of Law Report, Spain’s amnesty ruling, and anticipation builds ahead of the World Cup final.

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'Revolutionary' EU defence plan faces calls for faster implementation

The European Commissioner for Defence says Europe's military mobility overhaul is necessary, but MEPs are pushing for an accelerated timeline.

Iran

Iran vows to 'crush' regional infrastructure if US strikes escalate

Iran said its response to any US strike on its infrastructure would result in destruction across the region, as multiple reports said Tehran had asked the Houthis to be ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening a second global shipping chokepoint.