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BBC NEWS — BBC News
Friday 24 July 2026 · 05:00 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 14 annotated moments · 23 of 30 min on news stories (77%)
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The US military carried out a 13th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, targeting command centres and drone storage sites, with explosions reported across multiple locations including Bandar Abbas and Kashm Island. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on US assets in Kuwait and Jordan, and expanded threats to include a British airbase at RAF Fairford, which the UK said it stands ready to defend. The Houthi militia in Yemen attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening a key export route and causing oil prices to surge, while President Trump threatened major military punishment against Iran and the Houthis.
The Trump administration signed a deal with Saudi Arabia to develop civilian nuclear power, but President Trump later stated the deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia normalising relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords, a condition Saudi Arabia has not yet responded to and which experts said could derail the agreement. The United States announced new tariffs on dozens of trading partners, including the UK, EU, Canada, and Australia, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, over claims they failed to stop forced labour, with the UK trade minister calling the tariffs unjustified. One month after dual earthquakes in Venezuela killed at least 5,000 people, relatives continue to search for tens of thousands still missing, with the BBC reporting from the worst-hit area of La Guaira. The Commonwealth Games officially opened in Glasgow, with King Charles and Queen Camilla stepping out of a TARDIS, attended by the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister John Swinney, as more than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations compete across 10 sports.
- 0:16 Story begins Houthi attacks two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
- 1:21
Claim Houthi attacks two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
The US announced new airstrikes on Iran, the 13th consecutive night of strikes.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 1:21-1:27
- 1:51
Claim Houthi attacks two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
Iran launched missiles at US assets in Kuwait and Jordan in retaliation.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 1:51-1:59
- 2:07
Claim Houthi attacks two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
Iran threatened RAF Fairford as a legitimate target after a US B1 bomber flew from there.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 2:07-2:16
- 2:23
Claim Houthi attacks two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
Oil prices reached $100 a barrel for the first time since May.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 2:23-2:33
- 12:44
- 20:50
- 23:19
- 23:26
Claim Wildfires sweep across France, Italy, and Spain forcing thousands to flee
The Spanish government declared a national emergency in the Madrid region and the neighbouring province of Avila.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 23:26-23:35
- 23:26
Claim Wildfires sweep across France, Italy, and Spain forcing thousands to flee
The Spanish government declared a national emergency in the Madrid region and the neighbouring province of Avila.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 23:26-23:35
- 23:35
Claim Wildfires sweep across France, Italy, and Spain forcing thousands to flee
Around 12,000 people were evacuated from the Gironde region due to wildfires.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 23:35-23:42
- 23:38
Claim Wildfires sweep across France, Italy, and Spain forcing thousands to flee
Around 12,000 people were evacuated from the Gironde region due to wildfires.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 23:38-23:42
- 25:19
Claim Wildfires sweep across France, Italy, and Spain forcing thousands to flee
The 2022 wildfire season is already one of the worst in the past 20 years for area burned inside the EU, and it is only halfway through summer.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 25:19-25:28
- 25:19
Claim Wildfires sweep across France, Italy, and Spain forcing thousands to flee
The 2022 wildfire season is already one of the worst in the past 20 years for area burned inside the EU, and it is only halfway through summer.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 25:19-25:28
- 25:33
- 25:46
Claim 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
The opening ceremony is taking place at the Hydro with the king and queen in attendance.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 25:46-25:50
- 25:46
Claim 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
The opening ceremony is taking place at the Hydro with the king and queen in attendance.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 25:46-25:50
- 26:02
Claim 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
Glasgow will host a scaled-down Commonwealth Games with 10 sports after Victoria withdrew.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 26:02-26:11
- 26:02
Claim 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
The Games include 10 sports and approximately 3,000 athletes from 74 nations.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 24 July 2026, 26:02-26:11
- 26:11 ~4 min without annotations
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