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Sunday 2 August 2026 · 20:00 BST · 30m · 4 stories · 8 annotated moments · 24 of 30 min on news stories (79%)
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The top story is a mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters northwest of Athens, Greece, while battling wildfires. Two people died: a Greek coordinator and a Danish pilot; a British pilot and a Greek liaison officer survived. The Greek Prime Minister expressed sorrow. Wildfires are raging in several areas, including near Athens and on islands, with strong winds hampering efforts. The fire near Athens is not contained, and the Prime Minister warned of extremely difficult days ahead.
In the Middle East, President Trump said he called off planned military strikes against Iran, claiming it was at Iran's request and subject to a quick deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran called that a new lie. Negotiations between Iran and Oman over the Strait are in final stages. The EU called emergency talks on the migration crisis in Ceuta, and the British Prime Minister said he has been in contact with Spanish authorities. In Pakistan, a suicide attack targeting a police station in Swat killed at least 14 people, including four police officers. In Indonesia, a ferry fire off East Java killed at least five people, with 41 missing. In Moscow, a bomb blast at a restaurant killed three people; the mayor called it a brutal act of terror. Finally, tens of thousands of dancers participated in Bolivia's Gran Poder festival in La Paz.
- 1:12 Story begins Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
- 1:51
Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
Two firefighting helicopters collided midair in Greece while responding to wildfires; the crew of one was located safe, the other is still being searched for.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 1:51-2:00
- 1:51
Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
A firefighting plane crashed near Athens, killing two crew members (Danish and Greek) and leaving a British pilot and Greek crew member alive.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 1:51-1:56
- 1:56
Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
A firefighting plane crashed near Athens, killing two crew members (Danish and Greek) and leaving a British pilot and Greek crew member alive.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 1:56-2:00
- 5:36
Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
The wildfire has burned more than 100,000 hectares of land, according to a fire meteorologist.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 5:36-5:42
- 5:36
Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
The wildfire has burned more than 100,000 hectares of land, according to a fire meteorologist.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 5:36-5:42
- 5:54
- 19:34
- 19:34
Claim Dozens killed in Kashmir protests over electricity prices and elections
At least 14 people died in the suicide attack, including four police officers.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 19:34-19:48
- 19:44
Claim Dozens killed in Kashmir protests over electricity prices and elections
More than 20 people were injured and taken to Tehsil Kabal Hospital.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 19:44-19:52
- 20:02
Claim Dozens killed in Kashmir protests over electricity prices and elections
No group has admitted responsibility for the attack.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 20:02-20:04
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