20 July 2026, in sixty words

Spain is offering grants of up to £25,000 for people to renovate and rent out abandoned properties in a remote region.

An 87-year-old woman died after her walking frame wheel got stuck in a Nottinghamshire road, leading to a fall and hip fracture.

Lionel Messi called Lamine Yamal a "tremendous player" and a "global star" after Spain beat Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.

Donald Trump has signed three proclamations imposing an extra 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods, from wine and cement to hockey sticks.

First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth hopes new Prime Minister Andy Burnham will bring a "reset" to the Cardiff-London relationship, unlike the previous prime minister.

European natural gas prices on Monday surpassed €60 a megawatt hour for a short period, following concerns about winter supply shortfalls.

Heavy floods in Afghanistan's Nuristan province have claimed the lives of no fewer than 20 individuals, and over 100 remain unaccounted for.

The first full trailer for Marvel's "Avengers: Doomsday" has been released, featuring Robert Downey Jr.

Fraudsters are sending fake emails about new X account logins to trick people into giving away their passwords.

Keegan’s family said the former England captain and manager died after battling stage four cancer, surrounded by his wife and daughters.

Police believe Ann Widdecombe was attacked at her home in Haytor, Devon, on 8 July and found dead nearly 24 hours later.

Andy Burnham has chosen former Labour leader Ed Miliband as foreign secretary instead of giving him the chancellor role many expected.

South East Water says another 2.4 million customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire must follow temporary hosepipe restrictions from Saturday because of low rainfall, hot weather and falling river levels.

Andy Burnham has made John Healey his chancellor, handing the Treasury to a man who walked out of Keir Starmer's government just six weeks ago in a dispute over defence spending.

Canada is expected to become an observer on Tuesday, according to a Reuters source, and that first step doesn't need any financial commitment.

Ukraine launched more than 400 drones at Moscow from Sunday night to Monday morning, with most shot down far from the city.

People in China are paying to experience simulated typhoons and flash floods to prepare for real-world extreme weather.

Scientists warn that oxygen is quickly vanishing from oceans and freshwaters, which could push the planet into an "unsafe space." Human-caused warming, pollution, and changes in deep-water movement are driving this aquatic deoxygenation, disrupting processes that regulate Earth’s climate.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and the UK government's sovereign AI fund have invested in CuspAI, a Cambridge-based artificial intelligence startup.

Microsoft is now getting AMD's new Helios system for its data centres, joining tech giants like Meta and OpenAI.

Digital tests showed two elephant-sized South American sauropods were especially good at standing on their hind legs when young.

NASA's administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed the agency is “still very much planning” for a 2027 timeline for the Artemis III mission.

Andy Burnham, set to become Prime Minister, hinted the £12,570 income tax personal allowance could increase.

Marie-France van Heel, who has been married to Andy Burnham for more than 25 years, is a Dutch-born marketing executive and mother of three adult children.

Andy Burnham officially became the UK's Prime Minister on Monday, the seventh in a decade, after meeting King Charles III.

Firefighters anticipate remaining at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh for approximately 48 hours to combat a substantial fire that began on Sunday evening.

The Iran-aligned group said the blockade started on Monday and called it a response to Saudi Arabia's blockade of Yemen by land, sea and air over nearly 12 years.

US President Donald Trump said he wants the FIFA World Cup to return to the United States "immediately" and plans to raise the idea with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

People planning a summer holiday expect to spend £158 on average on hair, beauty and skincare before they travel, including salon visits and products.

Operating costs rose 11% to €3.8bn in the three months to June after the price of unhedged jet fuel more than doubled to $150 a barrel.

Reuters says a senior Iranian official claimed mediators sent Tehran a plan for a 10-day ceasefire to ease the conflict with the US.

Brent crude rose above $90 a barrel after reports said tankers were being immobilised in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh worries about inflation and interest rates.

Britain's 10-year government borrowing cost rose to 4.98% on Monday as investors weighed Andy Burnham's first decisions after becoming prime minister.

The new agreement keeps Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards' football podcast on Netflix through to 2028.

The EU has issued its largest fine yet under the Digital Services Act to AliExpress for failing to stop illegal products being sold on its platform.

Samsung is eliminating 739 positions within its US consumer electronics division while relocating its headquarters from New Jersey to Texas.

Ryanair's pre-tax profits fell by 34% to €593 million between April and June.

Keir Starmer formally resigned as Prime Minister on Monday, telling the King his work was done and he was leaving with a smile.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly considering expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams by 2030 after the newly expanded 48-team 2026 tournament drew strong global interest.

Argentina's president, Javier Milei, announced a national holiday to celebrate the team's runner-up finish in the World Cup.

Britain's economy could see a £57 billion increase, or 2% of GDP, if national health returns to 2014 levels, a new report says.

Extended heatwaves mean potato plants across Cornwall are shutting down and dying, with growers expecting significantly lower yields.

Scientists worry that artificial intelligence altering bird images on popular forums is risking crucial research, with hundreds of fakes already found.

More midwives under 35 are quitting the NHS in England because of burnout, worsening staffing issues in maternity units.

Andy Burnham will become Prime Minister today and plans policy changes, including on North Sea oil.

The Welsh government has committed £340 million per year to the Sustainable Farming Scheme until March 2030.

President Donald Trump stated that the latest US military strikes on Iran were carried out in honour of three American soldiers recently killed.

Over-the-air technology, which updates vehicle systems wirelessly, makes cars more vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to analysts.

The British Heart Foundation is closing 87 of its charity shops by March 2027, part of a larger plan to shut about 150 stores over two years.

Andy Burnham takes office as Prime Minister today with the UK economy in a stronger position than most of his predecessors in the last five decades.

The average asking price of a UK home newly put on the market decreased by 1.0% during the four weeks ending on July 11.

The European Parliament has voted to establish offshore facilities for processing migrants deemed to lack the right to remain in the EU.

Around 100 new data centres are planned for the UK, with many set to be built in rural areas over the next five years.

A marine heatwave has caused a shift in Guernsey's sealife, with some species becoming more common.

Twenty-three runners from seven countries participated in a marathon held on Sunday at the geographic North Pole.

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has dismissed calls to increase security for MPs, saying it would be "expensive and pointless".

The government has admitted that its outsourcing of the civil service pension scheme has failed retired civil servants, with some experiencing delays of up to a year for payments.

The World Cup final on Sunday included a 27-minute half-time show with performances from Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira.

Donald Trump reportedly refused to leave the stage during Spain's World Cup trophy lift, creating an awkward moment with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

While fast charging can stress your phone's battery, modern devices are now built with features to manage heat and power flow effectively.

Britain is providing €300 million to Ukraine for its purchase of 16 new Swedish Gripen E fighter jets.

London's Mayor Sadiq Khan has demanded Transport for London (TfL) be more open about its strategy to reduce Tube track noise, which he says causes "misery".

Iran's Revolutionary Guard said on Monday that no oil or gas will transit the Strait of Hormuz if US "aggression" continues in the region.

Some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports were in the stands for the World Cup final on Sunday.

Kylian Mbappe secured the World Cup Golden Boot for a second time, a first for any player, after netting 10 goals in the 2026 tournament.

JD Vance, the US Vice-President, has announced his wife Usha gave birth to their fourth child, a boy named Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday morning.

Many women are finding their fitness trackers show signs of pregnancy, like changes in heart rate and body temperature, before a test can confirm it.

Argentina's World Cup run ended in chaos after their 1-0 final defeat to Spain saw punches thrown and Leandro Paredes get a red card.

The former Greater Manchester mayor replaces Keir Starmer, who was pushed out by his own MPs two years after winning a landslide.

The new film from director Christopher Nolan made more than a quarter of a billion dollars in its first weekend, topping Oppenheimer's debut.

Nigel Farage is under scrutiny for not declaring a £5 million gift from businessman Christopher Harborne and support from convicted fraudster George Cottrell before the last election.