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• Burnham to free mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’ with new devolved powers - The Guardian31 July 2026, 1:30 am
  Burnham to free mayors from ‘Treasury death grip’ with new devolved powers  The GuardianAndy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax  BBCMayors to take control of 16-19 funding  FE WeekAreas without mayors ‘locked out’ of historic tax devolution  The TimesPM hands mayors share of income tax to make lives better in every postcode  GOV.UK
  
• Wildfires latest: Major fire near Suffolk nuclear plant grows as wind makes spread 'difficult to predict' - Sky News31 July 2026, 1:27 am
  Wildfires latest: Major fire near Suffolk nuclear plant grows as wind makes spread 'difficult to predict'  Sky NewsEurope wildfires: Two more arrested while flames burn in France and Spain - as weather takes turn  Sky NewsEurope burns: a visual guide to the wildfires  The GuardianBordeaux wineries at risk from ‘zombie fires’  Financial TimesWildfire in eastern England rages as France and Spain win some respite  France 24
  
• ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Has A Post-Credits Scene, But There’s A Catch - Forbes31 July 2026, 12:22 am
  ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Has A Post-Credits Scene, But There’s A Catch  ForbesSpider-Man: Brand New Day ending explained – Full spoilers, but does it set up Avengers: Doomsday?  Radio TimesDoes Spider-Man: Brand New Day have a post-credit scene? Here's all you need to know  Digital SpySpider-Man: Brand New Day’s ending sets up a major MCU Phase 7 movie  Polygon.comYes, Spider-Man: Brand New Day Has a Post-Credits Scene, So We've Explained It... as Best We Can  IGN
  
• Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas - The Guardian31 July 2026, 12:20 am
  Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas  The GuardianBurnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil  BBCTrump claims Burnham will ‘open up the North Sea’ for oil drilling  The TimesBurnham: We can’t ignore North Sea oil and gas  The TelegraphHere’s how to make North Sea drilling compatible with net zero  Financial Times
  
• Solar eclipse weather forecast: What are chances of clear skies in London? - London Evening Standard31 July 2026, 12:09 am
  Solar eclipse weather forecast: What are chances of clear skies in London?  London Evening StandardWhere to see the solar eclipse in the UK: everything you need to know about this rare  CN TravellerNASA Sets Coverage for August Northern Hemisphere Total Solar Eclipse  NASA (.gov)Where To Get Safe Eclipse Glasses For The Aug. 12 Solar Eclipse  ForbesRare Total Solar Eclipse-Perseid Meteor Shower Double-Header August 12th  Sky & Telescope
  
• Wildfire the size of 210 football pitches expected to burn for next two days | ITV News Anglia - ITVX30 July 2026, 11:45 pm
  Wildfire the size of 210 football pitches expected to burn for next two days | ITV News Anglia  ITVXSuffolk fire grows to size of 200 football pitches as helicopter drops sea water on blaze  BBCHundreds evacuated after ‘apocalyptic’ wildfire near Suffolk nuclear power station  The GuardianSuffolk wildfire still growing and unpredictable, says fire service  BBCSuffolk wildfire latest: Nuclear power plant on alert over blaze  The Telegraph
  
• Donald Trump ‘not sure’ he will let Ukraine build Patriot missiles - Financial Times30 July 2026, 11:30 pm
  Donald Trump ‘not sure’ he will let Ukraine build Patriot missiles  Financial TimesUkraine war briefing: Trump says he is ‘not sure’ about letting Ukraine build Patriot missiles  The GuardianWhy Trump’s missile blueprints won’t save a single Ukrainian life this year  The TelegraphUkraine needs help against Russian missiles now. What more can allies do?  Chatham HouseUkraine Looks to Other Allies for Patriot Missiles After US Snub  Bloomberg
  
• Trump says Board of Peace has reached agreement for disarmament of Hamas - BBC30 July 2026, 11:08 pm
  Trump says Board of Peace has reached agreement for disarmament of Hamas  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Nirmal Purja: Ex-Royal Marine among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche in Pakistan - BBC30 July 2026, 11:00 pm
  Nirmal Purja: Ex-Royal Marine among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche in Pakistan  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• Uefa agrees to boycott Fifa competitions if World Cup sell-off plans proceed - The Guardian30 July 2026, 10:42 pm
  Uefa agrees to boycott Fifa competitions if World Cup sell-off plans proceed  The GuardianFifa World Cup: Uefa to boycott tournament if Gianni Infantino's investment plans go through  BBCFootball and politics, brought to you by Big Business (and energy drinks)  politico.euStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 national associations  UEFA.comFifa’s sales pitch revealed: more tournaments, more debt … but no mention of women’s game  The Guardian
  
• India wants to cuts its reliance on overseas strawberry varieties - BBC30 July 2026, 10:04 pm
  India wants to cuts its reliance on overseas strawberry varieties  BBC
  
• Spainish enclave Ceuta raises alarm as thousands cross border from Morocco - Al Jazeera30 July 2026, 9:42 pm
  Spainish enclave Ceuta raises alarm as thousands cross border from Morocco  Al JazeeraHundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta  BBCSpain sends extra troops and police to Ceuta after thousands of migrants arrive  The GuardianSpain’s migrant crisis triggers Italian call for EU travel restrictions  Financial TimesWhat to Know About Ceuta  The New York Times
  
• Tom Holland’s blunt verdict on new Spider-Man cut made for the fans - The Independent30 July 2026, 9:25 pm
  Tom Holland’s blunt verdict on new Spider-Man cut made for the fans  The IndependentTom Holland Recalls Seeing ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Cut He “Hated”: “It Totally Didn’t Work”  Deadline'It Was a Bit Too Creepy' - Tom Holland Pitched Man-Spider and Body Horror Elements for Brand New Day  IGNTom Holland is recalling a version of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' that remained in the multiverse. Read more below.  facebook.comTom Holland Reveals the Wild Spider-Man Idea Marvel Thought Was Too Scary  Yahoo
  
• Diane Abbott and Joani Reid readmitted as Labour MPs - The Guardian30 July 2026, 8:45 pm
  Diane Abbott and Joani Reid readmitted as Labour MPs  The GuardianMP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension  BBCUK left-wing MP Diane Abbott reinstated by Labour Party after suspension  Al JazeeraJoani Reid readmitted to Labour Party after investigation into husband  STV NewsDiane Abbott readmitted to Labour  The Telegraph
  
• Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court - BBC30 July 2026, 7:45 pm
  Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News