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• 'Very strong' tide caused Essex beach deaths, says dad of boy, 7, fighting for life - London Evening Standard28 July 2026, 1:08 am
  'Very strong' tide caused Essex beach deaths, says dad of boy, 7, fighting for life  London Evening StandardMersea beach tragedy relative says strong tide caused tragedy  BBCFather of boy on life support calls for safety review at Essex beach where two died  The GuardianTragic West Mersea mum and daughter died 'trying to save 7-year-old relative'  Daily StarBeach tragedy family backs calls for safety review  BBC
  
• Burnham to tell schools in England to adapt teaching to local business needs - The Guardian27 July 2026, 10:58 pm
  Burnham to tell schools in England to adapt teaching to local business needs  The GuardianNew technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England  BBCBurnham brings an end to Blair’s university vision  The TelegraphAndy Burnham: We’ll value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap  The TimesBurnham to end prioritising university places in biggest schools reform for 15 years  The Independent
  
• ‘It felt like being in a disaster movie’: uncertainty after evacuation from France’s Gironde wildfire - The Guardian27 July 2026, 10:58 pm
  ‘It felt like being in a disaster movie’: uncertainty after evacuation from France’s Gironde wildfire  The GuardianWildfire has 'life of its own', says French minister, with blaze nine miles from Bordeaux outskirts  BBCFrance and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins  The GuardianSpain wildfires: is it safe to travel right now? Latest advice  The TimesSimon Calder: Your rights when your holiday destination becomes a disaster zone  The Telegraph
  
• Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses critics of spreading hate at World Cup - The Guardian27 July 2026, 10:29 pm
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses critics of spreading hate at World Cup  The GuardianWorld Cup 2026: Gianni Infantino tells Fifa critics to 'meditate, pray or watch football'  BBCSorry Gianni, your Trumpian rant does not undo World Cup failure  The IndependentInfantino ‘unfit to govern’ Fifa after Trump-style rant  The TelegraphWorld Cup critics 'consumed by hate', FIFA's Gianni Infantino says  Sky News
  
• US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old - BBC27 July 2026, 9:17 pm
  US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old  BBCDNA expert ties 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to blood stains found in D4vd's garage  AP NewsSinger D4vd had impregnated teenager he is accused of fatally stabbing  The GuardianD4vd’s phone shows teen was pregnant and had abortion before killing, detective testifies  Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles judge rules there’s enough evidence to go to trial in singer d4vd’s murder case  CNN
  
• Armed police to be deployed for Brighton Pride after Berlin attack - BBC27 July 2026, 9:16 pm
  Armed police to be deployed for Brighton Pride after Berlin attack  BBCBerlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation  BBCGermany could change terror laws after Pride parade attacker avoided jail  The TelegraphGerman officials call for tighter extremism laws after Berlin Pride attack  The GuardianArmed officers to patrol UK's largest Pride event amid heightened safety fears  Sky News
  
• Success of India’s ‘cockroach’ protests energises critics of Narendra Modi’s government - Financial Times27 July 2026, 9:00 pm
  Success of India’s ‘cockroach’ protests energises critics of Narendra Modi’s government  Financial TimesJantar Mantar: What is the Gen Z CJP protest in Delhi about?  BBCCJP protests at Jantar Mantar: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming  BBCThe Cockroach Protests Are Reviving India’s Ailing Democracy  JacobinMonday briefing: ​How the Cockroach ​protests ​have expose​d the ​cracks in ​India’s government  The Guardian
  
• ‘Love Island UK’ Season 13 Crowns Winner On ITV2 - Deadline27 July 2026, 8:30 pm
  ‘Love Island UK’ Season 13 Crowns Winner On ITV2  DeadlineLove Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series  BBCWinners of Love Island 2026 revealed after dramatic finale  The IndependentThere's a simple way to watch 'Love Island UK' final for *FREE*  Tom's GuideLove Island final start and end time amid schedule shake-up  Bristol Live
  
• 'Nothing makes sense' - Ramsay-Peaty beaten again - BBC27 July 2026, 8:29 pm
  'Nothing makes sense' - Ramsay-Peaty beaten again  BBCCommonwealth Games 2026: Ramsay-Peaty takes bronze in men’s 50m breaststroke final on day four – as it happened  The GuardianHuman first, athlete second: Ramsay-Peaty finds peace despite second bronze  The TelegraphAdam Ramsay-Peaty snubs family in Commonwealth Games interview amid rift  London Evening StandardAdam Ramsay-Peaty forced to settle for another bronze at Commonwealth Games  Sky News
  
• Carly Simon shares Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and says music has ‘rescued’ her - The Guardian27 July 2026, 8:20 pm
  Carly Simon shares Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and says music has ‘rescued’ her  The GuardianCarly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis  BBCCarly Simon reveals Parkinson’s and cancer diagnoses in heartbreaking health update  The IndependentCarly Simon reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis  Sky News‘Music has always known when to arrive.’ Facing Parkinson’s and skin cancer, Carly Simon finds solace in song.  The Boston Globe
  
• Andy Burnham seeks cross-party agreement on future of social care - The Guardian27 July 2026, 8:14 pm
  Andy Burnham seeks cross-party agreement on future of social care  The GuardianNHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC  BBCBurnham hints at 10pc death tax on all estates  The TelegraphWes Streeting hints at ‘National Care Service’ overhaul  Channel 4Andy Burnham considers ‘death tax’ to fund free social care for elderly  The Times
  
• 40yrs of agony & never-before seen pic... Suzy Lamplugh's sisters' final hope - The Sun27 July 2026, 8:00 pm
  40yrs of agony & never-before seen pic... Suzy Lamplugh's sisters' final hope  The SunThis Morning's Unsolved - The case of Suzy Lamplugh  ITVXFinal push for Suzy Lamplugh investigation before case shelved  The TimesWho was Mr Kipper? The five unsolved mysteries in the cold case of Suzy Lamplugh  The IndependentCold case cops face race against time to solve 40-year Suzy Lamplugh riddle as they reveal 'prime suspect'  Mirror
  
• John Stones transfer news: England international verbally agrees deal to join Inter Milan amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea - Sky Sports27 July 2026, 7:49 pm
  John Stones transfer news: England international verbally agrees deal to join Inter Milan amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea  Sky SportsJohn Stones: England defender in advanced talks to join Inter Milan  BBCArsenal and Chelsea dealt transfer blow as 'deal agreed' for free agent  London Evening StandardItalian club set to win race to sign John Stones ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea  talkSPORTJohn Stones set for Inter move after shining for England at World Cup  The Guardian
  
• Save your brain — stop late-night snacking - The Times27 July 2026, 7:00 pm
  Save your brain — stop late-night snacking  The TimesRestricted eating hours may reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers find  The GuardianRestricting eating to nine-hour window ‘may help fight dementia’  The TimesRestricted Eating Windows Aid Cognitive Function  Neuroscience NewsSkipping This Habit Before Bed Could Help Protect Against Cognitive Decline  HuffPost UK
  
• Bill Oddie, wildlife presenter and Goodies star, dies aged 85 | ITV News - ITVX27 July 2026, 6:57 pm
  Bill Oddie, wildlife presenter and Goodies star, dies aged 85 | ITV News  ITVXBill Oddie: The Goodies and Springwatch star dies at 85  BBCBill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness  BBCBill Oddie obituary  The GuardianWildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died aged 85, his agent said.  Sky News