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BBC News BBC News - News Front Page Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation 13 July 2026 Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs. Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz 13 July 2026 The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to UK Islamic event, police say 13 July 2026 Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the police's response "undoubtedly saved lives". Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety 13 July 2026 Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain. Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs 13 July 2026 The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs. Mahmood says law will be changed to help deport grooming gang leader 13 July 2026 Calls to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed have been growing since his release from prison. Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally 13 July 2026 The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China. US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits 13 July 2026 The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action. Heatwave to intensify in second week as wildfires burn across UK 13 July 2026 After a brief drop in temperature many areas will see heat and humidity build again this week A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park - Sam Neill dies aged 78 13 July 2026 The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.	Latest News From Euronews \| Euronews RSS 13 July 2026 Latest news from Euronews Summer skiers head to melting glacier as heatwave grips France 13 July 2026 Hundreds of skiers headed to the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes to escape France's heatwave and enjoy summer skiing. But visitors and experts say the glacier is shrinking rapidly, with scientists warning it could disappear within 10 to 15 years. World Cup 2026 sticker swap draws thousands for Guinness World Record attempt 13 July 2026 Thousands of football fans gathered in Mexico City's Zócalo to swap 2026 World Cup stickers as part of a Guinness World Record attempt. The Panini event brought together collectors of all ages, turning the hunt for missing stickers into a celebration of football, family and community. Peace is possible, Aliyev tells global media forum in Shusha 13 July 2026 Azerbaijan's president also told the Shusha Global Media Forum that long-term gas contracts were needed for Baku to expand production, and said that Baku was considering leaving the Council of Europe. Hungarian parliament removes President Tamás Sulyok from office 13 July 2026 Hungary's parliament has approved the 17th amendment to the constitution. Prime Mİnister Péter Magyar says this is a key step that will allow 'Orbán's political puppets' to be replaced. Full ban on Israeli settlement trade gets ‘most support’ from EU countries, Kallas says 13 July 2026 EU foreign ministers overwhelmingly backed clamping down on EU trade with Israeli settlements during closed-door discussions on Monday, with an official source saying the biggest cohort of countries supported passing new measures without requiring the unanimous backing of all member states. UK joins EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine with promise of 'fair' contribution 13 July 2026 London has agreed to join in the long-in-the-making EU plan to give Ukraine a much-needed financial boost. Trump reimposes US blockade and demands 20% Hormuz shipping fee 13 July 2026 Trump declared the US would collect a 20% fee on all Hormuz cargo as "Guardian of the Strait," flipping the script on Iran's own toll demands, while US forces struck dozens of targets in Iran and the IRGC hit Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman in the biggest exchange since the April ceasefire. Portuguese plane delivers medicines to Venezuela 13 July 2026 The cargo includes over eight tonnes of medicines for victims of the two 24 June quakes. The flight also marks the resumption of air links between the countries, halted after the tremors. Nine European countries and Ukraine form anti-ballistic missile coalition 13 July 2026 The creation of the anti-ballistic missile coalition comes in the wake of a growing threat of ballistic missiles on Europe. The declaration states the coalition serves in a 'purely defensive' manner. Latest news bulletin \| July 13th, 2026 – Evening 13 July 2026 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines Breaking news and world news from France 24 on Business, Sports, Culture. Video news. News from the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, America US judge voids Donald Trump 'improper' $1.8 billion settlement with IRS 13 July 2026 A US judge on Monday voided a settlement between President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service over leaked tax returns, ruling the lawsuit was filed for an "improper purpose." The agreement had granted Trump, his family and business broad protections from tax audits following their $10 billion lawsuit. 'We will never eliminate the risk of fire completely', expert says as wildfire rages south of Paris 13 July 2026 Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Stefan Doerr, Director of the Centre for Wildfire Research at Swansea University, says that "we need to prepare the environment more to reduce the risk of fire but we will never eliminate it competely". France on Monday battled to contain a fire that scorched about 1,200 hectares in a forest south of Paris. Throughout the day, aircraft in the skies and firefighters on the ground were trying to douse the flames. Ukraine strikes halt shipping on key wheat route as Russian fuel crisis deepens 13 July 2026 A daily update on the latest business and economic news. Ebola spreads to more provinces 13 July 2026 In tonight's show, the Ebola outbreak spreads to two more provinces. A Sudanese court sentences paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo and 15 others to death in absentia. Residents of the Niger Delta town of Billé take to the streets to demand government action over catastrophic pollution. Ukraine and allies set up coalition to tackle Russia ballistic missile threat 13 July 2026 Ukraine and key Western allies on Monday announced an air-defence coalition that would include jointly developing a new anti-ballistic missile system as an alternative and cheaper solution to the U.S. Patriot system. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Ukraine. Nearly 1,000 hectares burnt in fire near Paris 13 July 2026 A fire raging in the historic and much-visited Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Monday has prompted evacuations and disrupted train and highway traffic. Authorities say the fire, which has destroyed nearly five percent of the 25,000-hectare forest, could have been started by arson. It comes as the region is endures its third heatwave of the summer, with tinder-dry vegetation and ‌high temperatures fuelling blazes. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports. Trump reimposes Iran naval blockade, threatens Hormuz fees 13 July 2026 President Donald Trump reimposed a US naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday and vowed hefty fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran mockingly pledged to charge a lower rate for passage through the strategic waterway. FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin speaks with Aaron David Miller, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Former State Department Middle East Analyst. Two arrested as Fontainebleau forest near Paris ravaged by fire, prompting evacuations 13 July 2026 France on Monday battled to contain a fire that scorched about 1,200 hectares in a forest south of Paris on Monday, as police arrested two people suspected of starting it. The fire erupted Sunday in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest, about 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of the capital, a former royal hunting estate that today is dotted with quiet villages. FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris-Trent reports. Replay: Macron speaks as Ukraine’s ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meeting ends in Paris 13 July 2026 Ukraine has ordered 16 Rafale fighter jets, an initial batch of new-generation SAMP/T surface-to-air defence batteries, and licences for the production of ‌several capabilities, including the Scalp cruise missile, French President Emmanuel Macron said ⁠Monday after a meeting of more than 20 "Coalition of the Willing" leaders in Paris 🔴 Ukraine orders 16 Rafale jets, announces new anti-ballistic missile coalition in Paris 13 July 2026	Observer News, data and insight about the powerful forces that shape the world. Faig Ahmed Weaves Azerbaijan’s Past Into Its Future in Venice 14 July 2026 For the country’s national pavilion, the artist reimagines the carpet as a living technology, bridging centuries-old craft, mysticism, neuroscience and quantum physics. In DATALAND, Refik Anadol Has Built a Museum That Learns From Its Audience 13 July 2026 While you watch the artwork, the artwork watches you. UNESCO’s A.I. Report Considers How Technology Can Serve Culture 13 July 2026 The organization's investigation into A.I. and culture frames artificially intelligent technologies as both an opportunity and a threat. Where to Eat in Silicon Valley, According to the Local Chefs Who Cook There 13 July 2026 Local chefs from some of Silicon Valley’s most notable restaurants reveal their favorite South Bay spots, from Vietnamese noodles to fine dining and family-friendly pizza. At the Grand Palais, Laure Prouvost Translates Quantum Physics Into Something You Can Feel 13 July 2026 "Nous, frissons d'étoiles" turns quantum physics into a poetic, bodily experience that asks visitors to engage with entanglement, uncertainty and the continuity between humans, nature and matter. When the Future Came to City Hall: The Forgotten Blueprint for A.I. Governance 13 July 2026 MIT Museum’s Michael John Gorman revists the landmark 1976 Cambridge recombinant DNA debate to argue that today's A.I. governance challenges are less unprecedented than they seem. Gorman contends that democratic deliberation is the missing ingredient in governing transformative technologies. Artificial Intelligence Is Rewriting the Rules of Art Valuation 13 July 2026 Art advisors and insurers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to assess prices, manage risk and bring greater precision to valuations. Inside the Art Schools Building Courses Around A.I.’s Creative Potential 13 July 2026 As BFA and MFA programs experiment with emerging technologies, they are subtly redefining what it means to train as a contemporary artist. Mykonos Beyond the Mayhem: An Insider’s Guide to the Greek Island 13 July 2026 The island may be famous for its excess, but regulars know Mykonos is at its best in family-run tavernas, quieter beaches, sharp hotels and long lunches that slip into sunset. For Collector Marie-Cécile Zinsou, Building a Museum in Benin Was Just the Beginning 11 July 2026 Her unflinching drive has helped shift the general attitude toward the arts in the West African country and create an active scene.
United Kingdom : Latest news on Le Monde.fr. 14 July 2026 United Kingdom - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the United Kingdom section on Le Monde.fr. 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. Bayeux Tapestry arrives at British Museum for historic loan 10 July 2026 'It's a unique moment and it's the product of so much hard work,' said British Museum Director Nicholas Cullinan. The tapestry will be on display at the London museum from September 10, 2026, to July 11, 2027. British Museum director on Bayeux Tapestry loan: 'A gesture of confidence, friendship and, above all, trust' 10 July 2026 France has just delivered the Bayeux Tapestry to the United Kingdom, where it will remain on display until 2027. The unprecedented gesture crowns 1,000 years of shared history, writes Nicholas Cullinan, director of the British Museum. Burnham on track to become next UK PM as hundreds of Labour MPs back leadership bid 10 July 2026 Andy Burnham has vowed to bring about a significant rebalance of power in the UK. In the absence of a contest, the MP will be crowned Labour leader and prime minister in waiting on July 17. Eurostar sounds alarm over overcrowding at London's Saint Pancras station 09 July 2026 As rail competition between Paris and London is set to arrive in the 2030s and with Eurostar having ordered new trains, limited station capacity – especially in London – is hampering market growth.	Europe : Latest news on Le Monde.fr. 14 July 2026 Europe - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the Europe section on Le Monde.fr. EU eyes phased social media access for children, stops short of outright ban 13 July 2026 Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the EU should introduce 'age-appropriate restrictions' allowing children gradual access to social media from age 13. France sanctions Russian elite cyberespionage unit 'Turla' 13 July 2026 France accused Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) of a series of cyberattacks targeting French ministries and a research institute working on sensitive subjects. The Russian ambassador to France will be summoned in the coming days. 'Thank you, dear Hungary, for proving that anything is always possible' 13 July 2026 Jean-Baptiste Chastand, Le Monde's Central Europe correspondent, writes a letter to this 'hostile and surprising' country he has covered for more than 10 years. France to summon Russian ambassador over FSB-orchestrated cyber campaign 13 July 2026 The attacks targeted government ministries, rail operators and private companies with the aim of 'capturing information or sabotaging operations.' 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. Evacuees allowed to return home after deadly wildfire in Spain stabilizes 13 July 2026 Around 600 people who evacuated from the fire zone in Spain's Almeria province returned home late on Saturday, while the remaining 1,000 evacuees will now be able to do the same in stages, head of the regional government of Andalusia, Juan Manuel Moreno, told reporters on Sunday. The wildfire has killed at least 13. Spanish PM Sanchez condemns predecessor's racist remarks on French football team 12 July 2026 Pedro Sanchez said Mariano Rajoy 'shamed' Spain with 'xenophobic statements,' after the former conservative prime minister said there were 'no French players' on the France's team. Drownings surge in Germany since start of stifling heat 12 July 2026 Since last month, 99 people have drowned, according to official figures. 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.

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