13 July 2026, in sixty words

Ukraine is using high-altitude balloons to launch DART missiles, which can't be jammed by Russian defences.

England captain Harry Kane has defended manager Thomas Tuchel after Jude Bellingham appeared annoyed by Tuchel's critical remarks following their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win against Norway.

Air travellers could see closer safety checks after investigators opened inquiries into a serious flight incident.

Shoppers could see the supermarket raise fresh funding as it looks at options linked to its store estate.

Families across Europe could see tighter limits on children's online access if the plans become law.

Higher transport costs and disrupted trade could affect people if shipping through the waterway remains under pressure.

People using phones sold in Russia may be affected because a messaging app already placed on those devices has drawn fresh restrictions.

FIFA says there’s “no evidence” the ball hit an overhead wire before England’s decisive goal against Norway in the World Cup quarterfinal.

Hollywood stars and other familiar faces made stylish entrances at the men's finals, held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Chelsea captain Reece James played 49 minutes for England in their 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway after recovering from injury.

British travellers will soon use e-gates at Swiss airports, starting with Zurich by the end of this year, making journeys quicker.

Ukraine could soon have a new government.

People and organisations across Europe could face fewer cyber and hybrid threats if the measures have an effect.

The highly anticipated match, restarting their bitter rivalry after 24 years, sees Lionel Messi face England for the first time.

The rapper performed his albums Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint over two nights, showcasing his evolution from gritty street tales to commercial success.

Manchester United has secured Brazilian international Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a deal worth £50 million, including add-ons.

Andoni Iraola, Liverpool's new manager, has signed a two-year deal and said he wants to create a team supporters can be proud of.

Scottish health boards are running free meningitis B vaccine clinics for older teenagers and new college or university students.

Ghana's economic and organised crime office, EOCO, confirmed the arrest of Dennis 'Miracles' Aboagye, an opposition NPP communication officer, on Saturday night.

Wikipedia will not currently be classed as a Category 1 service under the UK's Online Safety Act, meaning it avoids strict new rules.

Intel revealed on July 13, 2026, plans for a €5 billion expenditure at its Leixlip campus.

France and Spain will face each other in one semi-final on Tuesday, with England and Argentina playing on Wednesday.

Counter-terrorism police are now leading the inquiry into the alleged murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe, after receiving fresh information and evidence.

Apple's iPhone shipments rose by 3% during the second quarter of 2026, despite an 11% decline in the overall smartphone market, marking its poorest second quarter performance since 2013.

Vladimir Putin cannot afford to end the war with Ukraine, fearing he would lose power and be "strung up from a lamp post".

Psychology suggests someone who replies to a casual text instantly but delays an emotional one isn't necessarily inconsistent or unkind.

Surgeons in Cornwall recently used a new soft tissue robotic system for the first time on 6 July, marking a big step for patient care in the county.

Around three-quarters of all bee species make silk to protect their young from parasites and moisture.

Two lifelong friends from Essex have completed a 100-mile ultramarathon walk without any sleep, raising £3,000 for charity.

Three summer music festivals at country estates, featuring acts like Christina Aguilera and Eric Clapton, have been cancelled at short notice.

A report led by the Treasury’s wholesale digital markets champion says faster use of tokenised financial assets could add up to £33bn to the UK economy.

The government's new plan to restore 30% of nature in England by 2030 has been called "pathetic" and "completely insufficient" by critics.

A four-year-old girl died in hospital on Sunday after a car hit her in Gotham, Nottinghamshire.

Manchester United are advancing quickly in talks to sign Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.

Hundreds of Peruvian football supporters have chosen the name of Norway's star striker, Erling Haaland, for their newborn children.

An investigation was initiated by police following a severe one-vehicle crash where Great Charles Street Queensway meets St Chads Queensway.

The US Commerce Department is simplifying the process for exporting advanced technology to the UAE, including for MGX, an investment firm which previously utilised a stablecoin with connections to Donald Trump's family.

About 2,700 people died from heat-related causes across England and Wales during the May and June heatwaves.

Taiwan's TSMC, the world's biggest contract chipmaker, saw its June sales rise by 67.9% compared to last year, ahead of its second-quarter earnings report this week.

No civilian casualties or damage have been reported so far.

Higher oil prices helped energy shares, limiting wider market losses as investors watched renewed fighting involving the United States and Iran.

People looking for new jobs could face fewer openings as employers hold back on recruitment while waiting for political clarity.

Higher oil prices and a stronger US dollar could affect borrowing costs as traders increased expectations of Federal Reserve rate rises.

Shareholders could influence how much Burberry's chief executive is paid.

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev announced on Monday that the country is considering a full withdrawal from the Council of Europe.

Meta is significantly expanding its Hyperion data centre project in rural Louisiana, making it the company's largest site.

Google's Waze app is getting new AI-powered features, including personalised route suggestions based on your past trips.

Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett's company, holds 59% of its investment portfolio, or $397.4 billion, in cash and T-bills, an unprecedented amount.

Total grain production across the European Union and the UK is expected to fall to 286.6 million tonnes in 2026, a decrease of 23.4 million tonnes from last year.

South Africa has deported or repatriated over 53,000 foreign nationals in the last five weeks.

Andy Burnham will support Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's immigration enforcement, despite over 80 Labour backbenchers warning it could lose progressive voters.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said officials will consider expanding the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64 teams.

Scientists at the University of Oxford have started the first human trials for a new Ebola vaccine, eight weeks after a public health emergency was declared.

Sales of yellow, orange, green, and other non-red tomatoes are up 21% this year, growing much faster than the overall market.

A 2018 study found people eating over 30 plant foods weekly had more diverse gut microbiomes, but experts say 30 isn't a precise target.

Around black holes, extreme spacetime warping means a single image combines emissions that originated from their source at various times.

Stargazers should save the date for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, as the UK is set for an incredible day of astronomical events.

Three major pumped storage hydropower projects in Scotland have received provisional approval from Britain’s energy regulator, becoming the first such schemes in over 40 years.

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died on Monday in Sydney, Australia, at 78.

Two men accused of stealing €88 million in crown jewels from the Louvre last October claim the person who hired them was disappointed by the haul.

Two men died on Sunday after going into the sea off Seaton Carew beach in Hartlepool to save two children who were in difficulty.

The massive blaze tore through a bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak district late on Sunday, starting near the stage and quickly spreading.

England is heading for a significant loss to India in the Lord's Women's Test, needing a world-record 457 runs but ending Sunday on 130-6.

Vish Patel, 46, endured a nine-year wait for her childhood abuser, Vipin Patel, to be jailed due to various delays in the legal system.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has used a 'stick more than carrot' approach to Jude Bellingham for 18 months, aiming to make him an even better player.

Badly handled disciplinary investigations at work are costing the UK economy £28.5 billion each year, according to public health doctors.

Heat-related issues are estimated by experts to have caused over 2,700 deaths during the unusually hot weather.

Regulators have recently made it simpler to switch providers for broadband, pay TV, and energy, with banks even offering cash incentives.

As Andy Burnham prepares to become prime minister, global leaders are forming opinions on his potential government.

Researchers at India's Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre have produced Anchor, a three-dimensional atlas of the human brainstem with unprecedented cellular detail.

ChatGPT is temporarily lifting the five-hour usage restriction for all its Plus, Business, and Pro subscribers.