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BBC NEWS — BBC News
Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 05:00 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 11 annotated moments · 24 of 30 min on news stories (81%)
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Massive wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 320,000 people to evacuate, with French President Macron calling the situation unprecedented and committing all available resources. In Spain, fire crews are battling some of the worst fires in recent history near Madrid amid an intensifying heatwave, and Prime Minister Sanchez pointed to climate change as a factor. The fires have been fueled by a wet winter followed by hot, dry weather, and experts warn that climate change is making wildfire seasons longer and more intense.
Ukrainian President Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Portsmouth, marking Burnham's first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office. Burnham pledged continued support for Ukraine, including new jamming technology for drones, and said the UK would be ready to deploy a multinational force after a ceasefire. Zelensky then traveled to Washington to meet President Trump and attend Senator Lindsey Graham's memorial service, while the UN warned that Russia is intensifying strikes on agricultural infrastructure. Separately, President Trump warned that the US will resume military action against Iran if diplomatic efforts fail, denying that a pause in airstrikes was due to dwindling munitions stockpiles, though his Defense Secretary had cited critical shortfalls. The broadcast also reported on drone attacks in Sudan's civil war and a program releasing 600,000 male mosquitoes in Washington DC to reduce the local mosquito population.
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- 9:11
- 9:38
Claim Zelensky meets UK PM Burnham, heads to Washington for Trump talks
The UK announced new jamming technology to protect Ukrainian drones.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 29 July 2026, 9:38-9:46
- 10:54
Claim Zelensky meets UK PM Burnham, heads to Washington for Trump talks
At least one civilian was killed in a Russian strike on Zaporizhia on Monday morning.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 29 July 2026, 10:54-10:59
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- 19:30
Claim Trump warns of return to military action against Iran if diplomacy fails
Trump said he paused US strikes on Iran at the request of the country brokering talks between Tehran and Washington.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 29 July 2026, 19:30-19:40
- 19:40
Claim Trump warns of return to military action against Iran if diplomacy fails
Oil prices dropped after Trump announced a halt to airstrikes on Iran.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 29 July 2026, 19:40-19:49
- 19:58
Claim Trump warns of return to military action against Iran if diplomacy fails
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress the Pentagon needed additional funding for munitions shortfalls.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 29 July 2026, 19:58-20:09
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- 23:14
Claim RSF drone attack on Al-Obeid as Sudan civil war intensifies
RSF launched a drone attack on Al-Obeid.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 29 July 2026, 23:14-23:21
- 23:24
Claim RSF drone attack on Al-Obeid as Sudan civil war intensifies
Sudanese army recaptured towns along a highway connecting Khartoum to Al-Obeid.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 29 July 2026, 23:24-23:31
- 24:06
Claim RSF drone attack on Al-Obeid as Sudan civil war intensifies
UN and other organisations warned of a catastrophic humanitarian emergency in the area.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 29 July 2026, 24:06-24:16
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- 24:42
Claim 600,000 Wolbachia mosquitoes released in Washington DC
600,000 male mosquitoes are being released in Washington DC this summer.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 29 July 2026, 24:42-24:46
- 25:24
Claim 600,000 Wolbachia mosquitoes released in Washington DC
The mosquitoes are infected with Wolbachia bacteria which prevents eggs from hatching.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 29 July 2026, 25:24-25:31
- 26:12
Claim 600,000 Wolbachia mosquitoes released in Washington DC
The programme has reduced mosquito populations by 80-90% in Singapore.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 29 July 2026, 26:12-26:17
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