19 July 2026, in sixty words

Polling experts predict Andy Burnham becoming Labour leader could significantly reduce the Green Party's recent rise in support.

Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute of extra time, securing Spain's victory over Argentina in the World Cup final.

Kimi.ai has temporarily stopped new sign-ups for its Kimi K3 service because demand has pushed its computing power to the limit.

The 2026 World Cup closing ceremony began with streamer IShowSpeed and rapper Post Malone performing for over 80,000 fans.

Google has released a special Doodle to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, which is happening today.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup champions will receive a record $50 million in prize money, a significant increase from previous tournaments.

A TUI holiday flight to Malaga, Spain, was forced to turn back to Manchester Airport about an hour into its journey over the Atlantic Ocean.

South Korea's Si Woo Kim is currently leading the British Open at Royal Birkdale, reaching 10 under par in the final round.

Antonelli claimed his sixth win of the 2026 season by finishing 1.952 seconds ahead of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, extending his championship lead.

Nigel Farage has acknowledged that George Cottrell, a fraudster and close friend, provided him with a London property for his use and covered the cost of social media filming.

Bruno Mars has started a six-night run at Wembley Stadium for his "The Romantic" tour, named after his 2026 album.

Warmer summers and milder winters mean tropical plants like bananas are now growing fruit in British gardens.

Ukraine reports an increase in its drone production to 10 million units per year, and intends to raise this figure to 20 million.

China still refuses to speak with President Lai Ching-te, who said Beijing is using legal pressure, military threats, disinformation and diplomatic pressure against Taiwan.

Israel is spending over $45 million on a campaign using AI texts and conservative media to improve its image in the US, where 60% of adults now view it unfavourably.

Reports say Andy Burnham is open to backing more North Sea oil and gas projects when he becomes prime minister on Monday, despite Labour's 2024 manifesto opposing new licences.

Andy Burnham, the incoming prime minister, intends to uphold Labour's 2024 commitment to refrain from issuing any additional oil and gas licences, though current ones will be respected.

Economists expect Consumer Prices Index inflation to fall from 2.8% in May to 2.6% in June, with official figures due on Wednesday.

Scores of unpaid carers were asked to repay over £20,000 last year, with hundreds more at risk of prosecution.

Off the coast of Guyana, a ferry transporting 116 passengers has gone down, and 53 individuals have been saved to date.

Claudia Sheinbaum said she'll join US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Sunday's final in New Jersey.

Westminster City Council has apologised to Pimlico residents for its handling of brown, petrol-smelling tap water that affected Morgan House in April 2025.

Thousands of Facebook and Instagram users across the UK are reporting problems accessing the social media platforms today.

The UK government is facing a demand for compensation from Jingye Group, the former Chinese owner of British Steel, due to investment losses sustained following the steel producer's nationalization last week.

A substantial residential fire in Drammen, Norway, has resulted in the loss of over 100 homes and necessitated the evacuation of hundreds of individuals.

Ukraine says Russia carried out one of its biggest ballistic missile attacks of the war overnight into Sunday, mainly targeting the capital.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their long-running border dispute, which saw deadly fighting last year.

The Bank of England will no longer accept bonds from thermal coal mining companies as collateral for loans, starting October 31, 2026.

The EU's new digital Entry Exit System has nearly tripled the time it takes for UK nationals to get through passport control.

Aldi is investing £370 million into its UK network this year, with approximately 40 new stores scheduled to open.

Fifa will review the unpopular hydration breaks after the 2026 World Cup concludes.

Kylian Mbappe has taken a two-goal lead in the Golden Boot race with 10 goals after France's third-place play-off match.

The Suffragette line will face major disruption for about a year as Network Rail replaces four old railway bridges in east London.

British runner Josh Kerr smashed the world mile record on Saturday, shaving 0.47 seconds off the 27-year-old mark.

At a summit in Wales, health minister Delyth Jewell said women's pain is too often dismissed, and she wants rules to strengthen women's voices in healthcare design.

Protesters disrupted a Belfast Pride discussion on Saturday over police participation, criticising the PSNI's decision not to take part in parades in uniform.

Working through the night battles our natural body clock, potentially leading to increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and mental illness.

Scientists now believe the asteroid responsible for the dinosaur extinction 66 million years ago was an exceptionally rare CO chondrite.

Jude Bellingham was the first Englishman to achieve seven goals at a single World Cup, with his late strike contributing to England's 6-4 victory over France.

CENTCOM, the US military command, said two American service members were killed defending against an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on Friday, while another remains missing.

The latest attacks happened at 11.30pm ET on Saturday, which was 4.30am on Sunday in the UK.

US authorities arrested Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami after Britain asked for their extradition over alleged rape and sex trafficking offences.

France's gambling regulator has told internet providers to block access to Polymarket, a prediction market website.

Ezra Elliott secured a unanimous decision victory over Damien Anderson in his UFC debut on Saturday at UFC Oklahoma City.

Footballer Erling Haaland has finally accepted a dinner invitation from actor Tom Holland, after initially leaving the Spider-Man star's text message unanswered.

England led 4-0 at half-time, saw France fight all the way back to 4-3, then scored twice in stoppage time to win it in Miami on Saturday.