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• Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords
  16 July 2026
  The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.
• World Cup might not be ours but Falklands definitely are, says No 10
  16 July 2026
  Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.
• Why you should care about the third-place play-off between England and France
  16 July 2026
  It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off.
• Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub in England and Wales under new plans
  16 July 2026
  The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.
• Teenagers from 15 should be given MenB vaccine, say UK experts after Kent outbreak
  16 July 2026
  Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing the jabs following concerns over a meningitis B outbreak earlier this year, in which two people died.
• Uncle of Ann Widdecombe suspect says he 'nearly fell to floor' over arrest
  16 July 2026
  The uncle of a man being held on suspicion of murder tells the BBC his legs "went like jelly" when he heard his nephew had been arrested.
• Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series
  16 July 2026
  Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.
• Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
  16 July 2026
  It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
• Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43
  16 July 2026
  The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.
• Mother guilty over baby's hairdryer burns death
  16 July 2026
  Courtney Gartshore, 28, denied the culpable homicide of her three-month-old daughter Dahlia-Rose.

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16 July 2026

• Italian police conduct raids on several luxury brands in labour abuse probe
  16 July 2026
  At issue is the near-ubiquitous practice of brands subcontracting work to suppliers that in turn contract to others, ending up with firms who employ Chinese workers in exploitative conditions.
• Fire at Algerian orphanage kills 11 children, injures 19
  16 July 2026
  Algerian authorities did not say what caused the deadly blaze, which occured amid a heatwave that has sparked nearly 1,000 fires.
• Algeria investigates Mohammadia orphanage fire that killed 11 people
  16 July 2026
  Algeria is probing a deadly orphanage fire near Algiers, early on 16 July, that killed at least 11, injured 19 and struck amid a heatwave and nearly 1,000 recent blazes.
• Authorities deny reports of booms in downtown Dubai
  16 July 2026
  Authorities have denied reports on Thursday evening of booms heard above downtown Dubai, amid renewed Iranian attacks on the broader region.
• Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Evening
  16 July 2026
  Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
• EU orders Google to share search data, open Android to AI rivals competitors
  16 July 2026
  Brussels said Google must start sharing search data from January 2027 and users would start benefitting from the changes to Android from July 2027.
• Ex-CEO of Italian motorway operator among 32 convicted over Genoa bridge collapse
  16 July 2026
  Dozens of family members of the victims packed the courtroom as Chief Judge Paolo Lepri read the verdicts against 57 defendants. Many relatives broke down in tears as the sentences were read.
• Salzburg celebrates Mozart's 270th birth anniversary by displaying 300 gold-coloured statues
  16 July 2026
  To mark Mozart's 270th birth anniversary, German artist Ottmar Hörl has partnered with the Mozarteum Foundation to create 300 small statuettes of the composer with his dog. The open-air exhibition is on display in the Austrian city of Salzburg, the renowned composer's hometown.
• Gemini has Eurostar in its sights with plans to launch London to Cologne train route by 2030
  16 July 2026
  The new direct London-Cologne rail services will shave as much as two hours off the current journey time.
• Storm-1516: Fake Hezbollah video threatening Bastille Day attack possibly Russia linked
  16 July 2026
  A social media video emerged ahead of this year's Bastille Day in which alleged Hezbollah militants threatened attacks on French soil. The video turned out to be fake, and researchers say it could be linked to a well-known Russian disinformation campaign.

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• How rivalry with a top general brought down Ukraine’s popular defence minister Fedorov
  16 July 2026
  The forced resignation of Ukraine's 35-year-old defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a sweeping government reshuffle on Wednesday has exposed competing visions within the country’s civil and military leadership on how best to hold back the Russian advance. 
• Merlier claims third Tour de France stage win in crash-hit sprint finish
  16 July 2026
  Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier claimed his third stage victory of this year's Tour de France, winning a chaotic and crash-ridden sprint at the end of Thursday's 12th stage. Merlier edged out rivals after navigating a disorganised finish that was disrupted by a late crash involving Fernando Gaviria, while overall leader Tadej Pogacar retained his commanding advantage.
• 'Zero tolerance' for forest arsonists, Macron promises firefighters
  16 July 2026
  French President Emmenuel Macron visited Fontainebleau on the outskirts of Paris, after devastating wildfires that scorched at least 10% of the 20-thousand-hectare forest. Macron warned it would ‌take several weeks for the fire to be completely ⁠extinguished but pledged to replant the historic domain. Meanwhile, several arrests have been made, including one of a volunteer firefighter placed under formal investigation.
• French PM Lecornu seeks deeper ties, energy cooperation on Morocco visit
  16 July 2026
  France and Morocco moved on Thursday to strengthen a renewed partnership that has flourished over the past two years, with French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu hailing their "exceptionally positive" ties in Rabat.
• Ebola 'spreading faster than any previous outbreak' in DR Congo, WHO warns
  16 July 2026
  The World Health Organization on Thursday warned that the Ebola virus is spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo faster than during any previous outbreak, with more than 2,000 confirmed cases and 796 deaths recorded in just two months. Health officials say the rapid spread, lack of approved vaccine for the virus strain and ongoing conflict in the country are complicating efforts to contain the epidemic.
• Canada's air ranks as worst in the world due to wildfire smoke
  16 July 2026
  Canada has 835 active wildfires - including 112 that are considered to be burning out of control. The smoke has caused hazardous air quality conditions - with Toronto residents neging warned to stay indoors if possible. US officials are concerned that the smog could spread into the northeastern part of the country possibly impacting the world cup final being held in New Jersey.
• As the war rekindles, what options are left to the US and Iran?
  16 July 2026
  The US and Iran have rekindled their tit-for-tat strikes as both battle over control of the Strait of Hormuz. It comes a month after a preliminary deal was signed to end the conflict. Kuwait and Bahrain faced renewed aerial attacks from Iran, with Theran saying it was targeting US military bases in the Gulf. But how long can that conflict last? FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more.
• Genoa bridge collapse trial highlights Italy's ageing infrastructure issue
  16 July 2026
  An Italian court sentenced 32 defendants for their role in a deadly bridge disaster eight years ago that killed 43 people in Genoa. One of the accused was Autostrade's former chief executive, Giovanni Castellucci, was found guilty of vehicular homicide and negligence and was sentenced to twelve years in prison. Besides Castellucci, the former head of Spea, the engineering company in charge of the renovations, as well as officials from the infrastructure ministry were on trial as well. FRANCE 24's Seema Gupta tells us more on the trial.
• Ukraine: Protests erupt after defence minister sacked
  16 July 2026
  With demonstrators shouting “Shame!” and “Power to the people!”, rare protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on Thursday over the dismissal of the country’s popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Seen as a moderniser, Fedorov was removed by President Volodymyr Zelensky after only six months in the job in what many see as a result of infighting within the Ukrainian military.
• Ali Zalzali’s shows gothic glamour in his début couture collection
  16 July 2026
  His blossoming, botanical and flowing forms recall the life cycles of plants and humans. Designer Ali Zalzali tells FRANCE 24 about creating his first couture collection, ‘Natura Morta’ and the evocative short film he made to conjure up the universe of these hand-crafted pieces. 

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• From A.I. IPOs to Lasting Wealth: Preparing for the Next Liquidity Wave
  16 July 2026
  As companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic reshape expectations for the IPO market, Citizens’ Mark Lehmann and Kris Reddaway examine what the next liquidity wave means for founders and employees. They argue that turning a windfall into enduring wealth requires careful planning well before shares become liquid.
• One Fine Show: “Björk, Echolalia” and “James Merry, Metamorphlings” at the National Gallery of Iceland
  16 July 2026
  Experienced together, Merry's first museum retrospective and Björk's immersive sound installations build a universe around grief and transformation.
• The Most Noteworthy L.A. Restaurant Openings of July, From Pad Thai to Wagyu Cheesesteaks
  16 July 2026
  The city’s time as a World Cup host has come to an end, but the local dining scene is keeping pace with an exciting round of July openings.
• The A.I. Transforming How Cars Are Designed, Engineered and Driven
  16 July 2026
  The artificially intelligent systems being integrated into the vehicles of 2026 are evolving faster than they can be applied.
• Langosteria Brings Milanese Magic and Well-Placed Noise to London
  16 July 2026
  Enrico Buonocore’s Langosteria arrives in London with seafood, style and a long-game plan to turn a serious room at Raffles at the OWO into something far more fun.
• Observer’s 2026 A.I. Power Index: Who Controls the Capital Flow in A.I
  16 July 2026
  Power in artificial intelligence no longer moves through the channels everyone learned to watch.
• Trophy Collections and Luxury Spending Powered Christie’s and Sotheby’s Record Half-Year Results
  16 July 2026
  Single-owner offerings drove much of this season's growth, accounting for nearly a third of total auction sales value.
• ArtMeta: When Digital Art Enters the Canon, Tech Millionaires Will Enter the Market
  15 July 2026
  With From Code to Canon, ArtMeta used Art Basel’s Zero 10 to frame digital art not as a niche of screens and NFTs but as a seventy-year history of machines, code, systems, science and artistic invention.
• Ron Arad’s Unconstrained Objects and the Mind Behind Them
  15 July 2026
  Bucking the stereotype that says modern design must prioritize form over function, his works achieve an incredible level of artistic innovation without compromising comfort.
• How A.I.’s Most Powerful Backers Are Preparing for Its Consequences
  15 July 2026
  The same billionaires accelerating A.I. are pouring money into safety research, public-interest tools, health care and economic resilience. Jensen Huang, Dustin Moskovitz, Eric Schmidt and others are spending billions to manage A.I.’s dangers and extend its benefits.

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16 July 2026

• British hackers jailed for London transport cyberattack
  16 July 2026
  The men behind the 2024 cyberattack, Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, were linked to Scattered Spider, an online criminal collective believed to be behind a string of high-profile cyberattacks, including on British retailers Marks & Spencer and the Co-op.
• British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' supply
  16 July 2026
  British Steel is back into government ownership for the first time since 1988 after taking control from a Chinese firm.
• Macron presents UK's Starmer with France's highest award
  15 July 2026
  The outgoing prime minister, 63, attended the annual July 14 military parade in central Paris as a guest of French President Emmanuel Macron, alongside other Ukraine allies. Starmer is the first UK prime minister to receive the Legion d'honneur award.
• UK police reverse course, launch terror probe into killing of ex-MP Ann Widdecombe
  14 July 2026
  Days after saying there was no evidence of terrorism, British authorities say new information has led counter-terrorism officers to take over the investigation into the killing of the former Conservative minister, which is now being described as a targeted attack.
• UK announces £250 million in funding to protect Jewish community after spate of anti-semitic attacks
  13 July 2026
  The package includes additional police officers, anti-terrorism units and educational programs aimed at fighting anti-semitism.
• Police arrest 28-year-old suspect over killing of UK politician
  12 July 2026
  Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead with 'serious injuries' on Thursday at her home in Devon, southwest England, according to police. The suspect was arrested in South Yorkshire on Saturday. Another man, aged 26, was detained on Friday but has since been released from custody and dismissed from the investigation.
• England defeats Norway 2-1 in extra time, sliding into World Cup semis
  12 July 2026
  England will face Argentina on Wednesday for the chance to reach a first World Cup final in 60 years.
• UK police investigate Reform donations, report says
  11 July 2026
  Reform, an anti-immigration group that has led the ruling Labour Party in opinion polls for well over a year, is facing intense scrutiny over several alleged undeclared donations. The Times reported that London's Metropolitan police is investigating some £500,000 ($670,000) in donations from Fiona Cottrell, a wealthy aristocrat.
• UK police release man arrested in murder investigation into ex-MP's death
  10 July 2026
  After ex-MP Ann Widdecombe, a far-right Reform party member who campaigned for Brexit, was found dead on Thursday, police announced a probe into the 'suspicious death.' A man arrested in connection with her death was released on Saturday.
• Niel to become Vodafone's largest shareholder with €5.1 billion investment
  10 July 2026
  The deal, which is still pending regulatory approval, could allow French tycoon Xavier Niel to strengthen his influence in the British and European telecommunications sector.

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16 July 2026

• British hackers jailed for London transport cyberattack
  16 July 2026
  The men behind the 2024 cyberattack, Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, were linked to Scattered Spider, an online criminal collective believed to be behind a string of high-profile cyberattacks, including on British retailers Marks & Spencer and the Co-op.
• EU tells Google to share search data, open Android to AI rivals
  16 July 2026
  An order for the tech company to open up its Android and AI services was made under the EU's flagship Digital Markets Act, which forces the world's biggest tech firms to open to competition in a bid to give users more choice.
• German officials send neo-Nazi to male prison despite legal gender change
  16 July 2026
  A German neo-Nazi convicted on charges including slander and incitement to racial hatred will serve the sentence in a correctional facility for men, even after legally registering as a woman under the country's recent law on gender identification, officials said Thursday.
• Departure of Ukraine's popular defense minister sparks protests
  16 July 2026
  Rallies in support of Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's young and popular defense minister, were held in Kyiv and around the country on Thursday, after President Volodymyr Zelensky angered politicians, military officials and the general public by announcing his removal the previous day.
• British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' supply
  16 July 2026
  British Steel is back into government ownership for the first time since 1988 after taking control from a Chinese firm.
• EU extends right to stay for Ukrainians, except for men of military age
  15 July 2026
  The European Union announced Wednesday it would maintain emergency protection to shelter Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of 2022, but, at Kyiv's request, it said men of military draft age would no longer be covered.
• EU speeds up accession talks with four candidate countries
  15 July 2026
  After several years of deadlock, negotiations with Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine and Moldova are moving forward. On Tuesday, the EU approved several milestones that could allow these countries to join the bloc.
• Spanish ex-PM Rajoy refuses to back down from racist remark on French football team
  15 July 2026
  Spain's former prime minister Mariano Rajoy has responded to the outcry over his comment that France's national football team had 'no French players' with a sarcastic attack against his country's current government.
• Ukraine expands attacks in Sea of Azov, a crucial maritime corridor for Russia
  15 July 2026
  After choking off Crimea, which Moscow has occupied since 2014, Ukrainian drones are waging a relentless naval campaign against Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet,' which has been accused of evading sanctions. This has brought the traffic of these vessels on the Sea of Azov to a near halt.
• Macron presents UK's Starmer with France's highest award
  15 July 2026
  The outgoing prime minister, 63, attended the annual July 14 military parade in central Paris as a guest of French President Emmanuel Macron, alongside other Ukraine allies. Starmer is the first UK prime minister to receive the Legion d'honneur award.