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• Iran-US war latest: Trump launches more strikes ‘to hold Iran accountable’ as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates - The Independent13 July 2026, 2:35 am
  Iran-US war latest: Trump launches more strikes ‘to hold Iran accountable’ as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates  The IndependentUS launches new wave of strikes against Iran as Tehran says diplomacy has proven ‘futile’  The GuardianCENTCOM says US forces complete another wave of strikes against Iran  The Times of IsraelIran war live: Tehran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after US bombings  Al JazeeraIran Live Updates: After Intense U.S. Strikes, Iran Targets Gulf States and Claims Strait is Closed  The New York Times
  
• Jannik Sinner powers past Alexander Zverev in four sets to retain Wimbledon title - The Guardian13 July 2026, 1:30 am
  Jannik Sinner powers past Alexander Zverev in four sets to retain Wimbledon title  The GuardianWimbledon 2026 results: Jannik Sinner sees off Alexander Zverev in intense All England Club final  BBCSinner: ‘We made it happen, now it’s time to enjoy’  WimbledonJannik Sinner wins second men's Wimbledon singles title  Sky NewsSinner deserves the glory, but Wimbledon lacked the spark only Alcaraz brings  The Telegraph
  
• British woman becomes 13th person to die after wildfire in Spain, officials say - Sky News13 July 2026, 1:20 am
  British woman becomes 13th person to die after wildfire in Spain, officials say  Sky NewsBadly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say  BBCBritish couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire  BBCFast-spreading wildfire kills at least 12 in southern Spain  The GuardianUK couple found burned and semi-conscious in Almería amid Spanish wildfires  The Guardian
  
• WRT BMW Defeats Ferrari, Cadillac For Second Win - Sportscar36513 July 2026, 12:08 am
  WRT BMW Defeats Ferrari, Cadillac For Second Win  Sportscar365Breaking News: BMW wins in Brazil  FIA WECBMW Beats Ferrari & Cadillac To 6H São Paulo Victory  dailysportscar.comWEC Brazil: Stevens leads front-row lockout for Cadillac, Toyota struggles  AutosportWEC Brazil: BMW pips Ferrari to second Hypercar win of 2026  Motorsport.com
  
• Book Your Christmas Party Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) - Perth Racecards - Sporting Life12 July 2026, 11:34 pm
  Book Your Christmas Party Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) - Perth Racecards  Sporting Life
  
• Why switching to save money is easier than you might think - BBC12 July 2026, 11:28 pm
  Why switching to save money is easier than you might think  BBC
  
• Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves - BBC12 July 2026, 11:10 pm
  Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Burnham plans £38bn tax raid, say Reform - The Telegraph12 July 2026, 11:01 pm
  Burnham plans £38bn tax raid, say Reform  The TelegraphAndy Burnham urged to scrap income tax and NI in radical fiscal overhaul  The GuardianAndy Burnham wants a 50% tax for top earners. Would it work?  The TimesWhy Andy Burnham doesn’t have the right tax policies to go for growth  The IndependentTwo million could quit work as stealth taxes bite, OBR warns Burnham  Business Matters
  
• Oil prices jump as US and Iran step up tit-for-tat strikes - Financial Times12 July 2026, 10:41 pm
  Oil prices jump as US and Iran step up tit-for-tat strikes  Financial TimesOil prices jump as US and Iran trade attacks over Strait of Hormuz  Al JazeeraOil jumps 3% after US, Iran escalate strikes in Mideast  ReutersTrump’s time is running out to avoid a nightmare Strait of Hormuz scenario  FortuneCNBC Daily Open: Mideast tensions on the boil again as U.S., Iran trade strikes  CNBC
  
• World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel's ‘battle of wills’ is healthy for England - Sky Sports12 July 2026, 10:22 pm
  World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel's ‘battle of wills’ is healthy for England  Sky SportsWorld Cup 2026: Tuchel fumes at 'lucky' and 'sloppy' England - but Jude Bellingham defends players  BBCCablegate: should Jude Bellingham’s first goal against Norway have been disallowed? | World Cup 2026  The GuardianGary Neville on Jude Bellingham after England's win over Norway: Influence at this World Cup gives me goosebumps  Sky SportsReece James helps England reach World Cup semi-final | News | Official Site  Chelsea Football Club
  
• US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia - BBC12 July 2026, 9:51 pm
  US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia  BBCMitch McConnell reveals fall led to hospitalization after weeks of silence  The GuardianMcConnell says he ‘won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet’  The HillMcConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video  CNNMcConnell says he intends to return to the Senate — but not yet  Politico
  
• Major incident declared as 'large-scale' wildfire forces locals to evacuate | ITV News - ITVX12 July 2026, 9:26 pm
  Major incident declared as 'large-scale' wildfire forces locals to evacuate | ITV News  ITVXMajor incident declared in Wales as firefighters tackle wildfires across UK  BBCMajor incident declared over wildfire in North Wales - as parts of UK face risk of 'exceptional' blazes  Sky NewsFamily describes hearing fire 'coming down the mountain' amid evacuation  BBCParts of UK may get ‘brief respite’ from scorching weather  The Independent
  
• ‘More postmodern than ancient’: why the Odyssey is everywhere, from Oz to Westeros - The Guardian12 July 2026, 8:49 pm
  ‘More postmodern than ancient’: why the Odyssey is everywhere, from Oz to Westeros  The GuardianChristopher Nolan couldn't escape 'despair.' So he made 'The Odyssey.'  USA TodayWho is Telemachus, again? Circe? A guide to the characters of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'  AP News‘The Odyssey’ Early Critic Reviews Render A Unanimous Verdict  ForbesThe strange history behind Scotland's 'Odyssey forest'  BBC
  
• Homes evacuated as firefighters tackle railway embankment blaze in east London - The Guardian12 July 2026, 8:23 pm
  Homes evacuated as firefighters tackle railway embankment blaze in east London  The GuardianWalthamstow: Residents evacuated after east London fire  BBC125 firefighters battle major blaze next to Walthamstow railway lines  standard.co.ukLondon railway in flames as heatwave raises wildfires risk  The TelegraphResidents evacuated as 125 firefighters called to 'serious' Walthamstow fire  Sky News
  
• At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire - BBC12 July 2026, 7:45 pm
  At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire  BBCBangkok fire latest: Dozens killed in Bangkok bar fire - as authorities investigate reports of a lack of fire exits  Sky NewsAt least 27 killed in Bangkok pub inferno  The TelegraphFire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say  CNNBangkok eatery fire kills at least 27  Bangkok Post