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CNBC World NewsJul 29, 2026
Oil prices jump 7% after Trump says U.S. will hit Iran hard
Oil rose sharply amid renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles.

BBC Front PageJul 29, 2026
Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.

BBC Front PageJul 29, 2026
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13
People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say

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After Large Earthquake, Japan ‘Races Against Time' to Reach People Trapped (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC Front PageJul 29, 2026
Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins
The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.

CBC Top StoriesJul 29, 2026
Japan PM says rescuers in 'race against time' for missing after powerful earthquake
Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors Wednesday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 13 people and left many missing in southwestern Japan.



Int'l Herald TribuneJul 29, 2026
Saudi Arabia's Strikes in Iraq Mark Entry Into U.S.-Iran War.


NYT Middle EastJul 29, 2026
Oil Prices Rise as Iran and U.S. Strikes Slow Traffic in Strait of Hormuz
After several days of a lull in the direct conflict, a flare up in tensions left investors concerned about the continued flow of energy from the region.

NYT Middle EastJul 29, 2026
What to Know About Iraq's Militias
At least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of U.S. and Saudi airstrikes.

CBC Top StoriesJul 29, 2026
Iran resumes missile attacks as U.S., Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East early Wednesday as the U.S. partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighbouring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters.



Int'l Herald TribuneJul 29, 2026
Wildfires Slow in France and Spain, but Worse May Be Ahead
Firefighters have contained vast fires in both countries, but winds are high and temperatures rising. Spain's prime minister said the next 12 hours would be "decisive."

BBC News Front Page | WorldJul 29, 2026
France fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames
Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations in the Gironde region.

Int'l Herald TribuneJul 29, 2026
Canada's Answer to Trump's Tariffs: More Energy Deals With Europe
The Carney government's agreement with a German natural gas company will also reduce Europe's dependence on a Qatari supply made more uncertain by war.

NYTimes GlobalJul 29, 2026
Why Republicans Aren't Funding the Texas Senate Race Yet
The peculiar dynamic is playing out in Texas, where the fate of the Republican nominee, Ken Paxton, will help decide which party controls the U.S. Senate.

BBC Front PageJul 29, 2026
Two firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe
Gale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages on the island, as parts of the continent also continue to tackle fires.

BBC Front PageJul 29, 2026
Serial killer given whole life orders for murders of two men as police investigate four more deaths
Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed.

Int'l Herald TribuneJul 29, 2026
Glen Hansard, Oscar-Winning Frontman of Irish Band the Frames, Dies at 56
The popular singer-songwriter won, with Markéta Irglová, an Oscar for the song "Falling Slowly" from the film "Once."

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Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter who won an Academy Award, dies in motorcycle crash (CBC Top Stories)

Int'l Herald TribuneJul 29, 2026
ICE Arrests Surge at Airports, and Fauci's Private Diary Faces Scrutiny
Plus, why toxic wastewater is bubbling up out of the ground.

CNBC World NewsJul 29, 2026
UBS CEO says the AI pullback is healthy — but there's a bigger risk investors should watch
The Swiss banking gian reported pre-tax profits of $3.6 billion for the quarter, as CEO Sergio Ermotti warned of geopolitical volatility ahead.

ABC NewsJul 29, 2026
Fed holds interest rates steady as economy weathers resurgent inflation
The Iran war set off resurgent inflation amid on-again, off-again fighting.

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Divided Fed holds interest rates steady, but three members voted to hike (CNBC World News)
10-year Treasury yield ticks higher as Fed keeps rates the same despite inflation risk (CNBC World News)

BBC Front PageJul 29, 2026
Pictures show scale of drought across England as rivers dry up
Parks are parched and reservoirs diminished as drought is declared in more than half of England.

CNBC World NewsJul 29, 2026
FIFA is embroiled in a $20 billion World Cup controversy. Here's what's going on
UEFA - European soccer's governing body - accused FIFA of "crossing a line" and said the tournament is not its to sell.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJul 29, 2026
More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares
The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

BBC Front PageJul 29, 2026
Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?
BBC Sport explores why Fifa president Gianni Infantino feels powerful enough to sell off stakes in the World Cup - and what the consequences could be.

NPR Topics: NewsJul 29, 2026
To win over working-class voters, Democrats need to stop talking about democracy
Working-class voters have moved away from the Democratic Party. Winning them back is key to the party's future, a new reports shows. But first, the messaging has to change.

Washington Post World NewsJul 28, 2026
Powerful earthquake strikes southern Japan; dozens reported missing
There are reports of at least one fatality after the 7.1-magnitude quake on the island of Kyushu. Nearly 50,000 homes were left without power.

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A major earthquake strikes southern Japan (MSNBC Int'l News)

NPR Headline NewsJul 28, 2026
While Spain battles wildfires, its politicians also battle over the role of climate change
Crews are still battling fires that broke out last week and have devastated nearly 200,000 acres across the country. Now Spain is bracing itself as temperatures are expected to rise again to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit starting on Wednesday.

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As Spain battles wildfires, its politicians battle over climate change's role (NPR Headline News)

MSNBC Int'l NewsJul 28, 2026
Iran launches attacks on U.S. targets, shattering dayslong lull in fighting
The fighting shattered a brief period of calm after weeks of escalation between the U.S. and Iran over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

CBC Top StoriesJul 28, 2026
Major earthquake shakes southern Japan, some victims trapped in damaged shopping mall




BBC Front PageJul 28, 2026
Today's 20-somethings really do have it worse - here's why
People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

Int'l Herald TribuneJul 28, 2026
Who Wins (and Who Loses) in the Democrats' New 2028 Primary Calendar?
Democratic Party officials have approved a new calendar that puts South Carolina at the head of the line. Black and Latino voters will gain new clout.

NYT Middle EastJul 27, 2026
Saudis Blame Iran-Backed Militias Based in Iraq for Drone Attacks
The kingdom is being dragged deeper into the wider regional conflict as it faces attacks from Iraq and Yemen.
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