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• Wildfires burn through parts of France and Spain - what you need to know - Sky News30 July 2026, 10:15 am
  Wildfires burn through parts of France and Spain - what you need to know  Sky News‘The breath just went out of us’: people return to their homes after wildfires near Madrid  The GuardianWhere are the wildfires in France and Spain? In maps and charts  The Telegraph'Alert! Get out' - an Irish family's experience of fleeing the French wildfires  rte.ieBordeaux wineries at risk from ‘zombie fires’  Financial Times
  
• US launches ‘heavy wave’ of new strikes on Iran - Al Jazeera30 July 2026, 10:07 am
  US launches ‘heavy wave’ of new strikes on Iran  Al JazeeraUS launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops  BBCUS hits multiple targets in Iran as IRGC pledges retaliation: What we know  Al JazeeraMiddle East crisis live: Jordan says it foiled Iranian missile attack as US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after pause  The GuardianUS hits Iran with new strikes after Trump vows to give ‘a beating’  The Telegraph
  
• Stephen Fleming: England appoint former New Zealand captain as Test coach, with Joe Root captain - BBC30 July 2026, 9:45 am
  Stephen Fleming: England appoint former New Zealand captain as Test coach, with Joe Root captain  BBCStephen Fleming to be appointed England Test coach after impressing ECB  The GuardianStephen Fleming named England Men's Test coach with Joe Root returning as captain  England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)Joe Root returns as England men's Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes  Sky NewsStephen Fleming: Former New Zealand captain frontrunner to be appointed England men's Test head coach  skysports.com
  
• Interest rates expected to be held when Bank of England announces latest decision - BBC30 July 2026, 9:40 am
  Interest rates expected to be held when Bank of England announces latest decision  BBCUK interest rates: Bank of England predicted to hold rates  Financial TimesBOE Seen on Hold Through 2027 Despite Inflation Spike  WSJFTSE 100 rises to new record as Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems profit from defence spending surge – business live  The GuardianInterest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England  BBC
  
• Polling stations open for Greater Manchester mayoral election - BBC30 July 2026, 9:36 am
  Polling stations open for Greater Manchester mayoral election  BBCPolls open in Greater Manchester mayoral byelection overshadowed by new PM and Farage’s antics  The GuardianPolls open in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election | ITV News  ITVXThe first election of the Andy Burnham era is already here  politico.euManchester Mayoral By-Election Poll  moreincommon.org.uk
  
• Eddie Howe: Newcastle head coach leaves role with Magpies after nearly five years in charge - skysports.com30 July 2026, 9:13 am
  Eddie Howe: Newcastle head coach leaves role with Magpies after nearly five years in charge  skysports.comManager Howe to leave Newcastle with immediate effect  BBCWhy Eddie Howe left Newcastle – and what it means for Bruno Guimaraes’ future  The i PaperEddie Howe leaves Newcastle United with Matthias Jaissle set to replace him  The GuardianEddie Howe quits Newcastle United over loss of key players  The Telegraph
  
• FTSE 100 Live: Index reaches new record as Rolls 'stellar' numbers provide lift - Proactive Investors30 July 2026, 9:09 am
  FTSE 100 Live: Index reaches new record as Rolls 'stellar' numbers provide lift  Proactive InvestorsFTSE 100 defies AI rout to hit record high  The TelegraphFTSE 100 hits record high despite AI sell-off  The GuardianFTSE 100 shares round-up: Diageo, Rolls-Royce, Rio Tinto, Aviva  Interactive InvestorFTSE 100 hits all-time high as ‘anti-tech’ index shines in global chip rout  Financial Times
  
• UK heatwave-linked deaths over two months nearly double total for previous year - Sky News30 July 2026, 9:08 am
  UK heatwave-linked deaths over two months nearly double total for previous year  Sky NewsExcess deaths caused by heatwaves in England ‘almost double’ so far this year  The GuardianNearly 3000 heat-related deaths during summer heatwaves, UKHSA reports  BBCNear 2,900 heat-related deaths recorded in May and June, figures show | ITV News  ITVXUKHSA report shows 2,877 excess deaths caused by May and June heatwaves  GOV.UK
  
• Solar eclipse weather forecast: What are chances of clear skies in London? - London Evening Standard30 July 2026, 9:06 am
  Solar eclipse weather forecast: What are chances of clear skies in London?  London Evening StandardHow to watch the solar eclipse safely this summer  GOV.UK blogsWhere To Get Safe Eclipse Glasses For The Aug. 12 Solar Eclipse  ForbesBest places in London to watch next month's spectacular solar eclipse  London Evening Standard7 ways to photograph the 2026 total solar eclipse — from smartphone to telescope  Live Science
  
• Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM Tusk - BBC30 July 2026, 9:05 am
  Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM Tusk  BBCPoland blames Russia for firing missile into its territory as Moscow unleashes deadly attack on Ukraine  CNNPoland's Tusk says Russian missile appears to have come down in country's east  ReutersIt was ‘most likely’ a Russian cruise missile that crashed in Poland, defence minister says – Europe live  The Guardian‘Russian missile’ leaves crater in Poland  The Telegraph
  
• Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize list - BBC30 July 2026, 8:46 am
  Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize list  BBCPaul McCartney becomes first-time nominee for Mercury prize, up against Olivia Dean, Dave and more  The GuardianMercury Prize shortlist: Paul McCartney beats Mick Jagger with first nod at 84  The TimesMercury Prize 2026: check out this year’s shortlisted albums  NMEPaul McCartney secures Mercury Prize landmark with first nomination for new album  The Independent
  
• Shell’s profits more than double after jump in oil and gas prices - The Guardian30 July 2026, 8:46 am
  Shell’s profits more than double after jump in oil and gas prices  The GuardianShell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war  BBCShell posts second-highest profits ever as traders cash in on Iran disruption  Financial TimesShell posts best quarterly profit in four years as Iran war boosts oil and gas prices  CNBCShell faces backlash as profits rise 70% on back of war  Sky News
  
• Lloyds Bank launches £2bn AI cost-cutting drive - The Telegraph30 July 2026, 8:28 am
  Lloyds Bank launches £2bn AI cost-cutting drive  The TelegraphLloyds Bank to cut £2bn in costs as part of AI-powered strategy  The GuardianLloyds targets £2bn cost cuts as part of new four-year strategy  Financial TimesLloyds Banking Group Reports Strong First-Half Results and Launches Accelerate 2030 Strategy  Yahoo Finance UKLloyds reports first-half profit up 23%, outlines AI-driven cost-cutting plans  Reuters
  
• Rio Ngumoha provides Bradley Barcola transfer hint as Liverpool beat Wrexham in New York - The Mirror30 July 2026, 8:10 am
  Rio Ngumoha provides Bradley Barcola transfer hint as Liverpool beat Wrexham in New York  The MirrorRio Ngumoha: Pre-season has been top - it's a showcase for everyone  Liverpool FCNgumoha reminds Liverpool of his potential as Barcola rumors swirl  ESPNRio Ngumoha leaves Liverpool with transfer conundrum after friendly win over Wrexham  The IndependentRio Ngumoha move provides Bradley Barcola transfer hint as Liverpool offer glimpse of future  Liverpool Echo
  
• Reform UK to hold press conference after Met rules out investigating Polanski over anti-Farage message – UK politics live - The Guardian30 July 2026, 7:52 am
  Reform UK to hold press conference after Met rules out investigating Polanski over anti-Farage message – UK politics live  The GuardianPolice to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post  BBCThe wheels are coming off the dim-witted authoritarian known as Zack Polanski  The TelegraphAndy Burnham’s making plans for Nigel, but will they backfire?  The TimesZack Polanski refuses to apologise over social media image | ITV News  ITVX