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BBC NEWS — BBC News
Wednesday 8 July 2026 · 05:00 BST · 30m · 4 stories · 6 annotated moments · 24 of 30 min on news stories (79%)
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The United States launched a series of air strikes against Iran, hitting over 80 targets including air defence systems, coastal radar sites, and Revolutionary Guard fast boats. Iran retaliated, with air raid sirens sounding in Bahrain and Kuwait reporting missile attacks. Both sides accused each other of violating the ceasefire, and oil prices rose to $76.11 a barrel. The US also rescinded a waiver allowing Iran to sell oil on the open market.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, 12 member countries agreed to spend more than $50 billion over ten years on a new long-range missile project to protect Europe. The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under renewed Russian missile attacks, and President Zelensky urged allies for more air defence. Meanwhile, all major UK political parties ruled out contesting the Clacton by-election triggered by the resignation of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who is being investigated over donations.
In New York, a 37-storey skyscraper near Grand Central Station remained at risk of collapse, leading to evacuations. In the UK, amber and yellow heat health alerts came into effect across England as the country faced its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures potentially reaching 36 degrees Celsius in southern England.
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Claim NATO summit in Ankara: 12 countries agree missile project, Trump meets Zelensky
12 countries will spend more than $50 billion over 10 years on a new long-range missile project called the Deep Precision Strike Project.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 8 July 2026, 11:57-12:06
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Claim NATO summit in Ankara: 12 countries agree missile project, Trump meets Zelensky
Russia launched a major attack on Kyiv, killing 20-50 people.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 8 July 2026, 12:28-12:34
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Claim NATO summit in Ankara: 12 countries agree missile project, Trump meets Zelensky
Donald Trump is expected to hold talks with President Zelensky later at the summit.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 8 July 2026, 12:48-12:55
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Claim UK heading into third heatwave of summer with amber health alerts
Temperatures could reach 36 degrees Celsius in parts of southern England, with tropical nights where temperatures remain above 20 degrees Celsius.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 8 July 2026, 24:25-24:31
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Charged quote UK heading into third heatwave of summer with amber health alerts
Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. In southern Europe, there's also been little respite from the heat. In Spain and Italy, emergency services
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 8 July 2026, 24:59-25:06
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Claim UK heading into third heatwave of summer with amber health alerts
Temperatures could reach 36 degrees Celsius in parts of southern England, with tropical nights where temperatures remain above 20 degrees Celsius.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 8 July 2026, 25:28-25:36
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