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BBC News — BBC News
Monday 3 August 2026 · 01:00 BST · 30m · 6 stories · 15 annotated moments · 23 of 30 min on news stories (78%)
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President Trump announced that new talks with Iran will begin on Monday, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Tehran's nuclear ambitions. He said he cancelled plans for US and Israeli joint strikes on Iran after being asked by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Iran, and that a deal is possible. Iran stated it is close to an agreement with Oman on managing traffic through the Strait, though previous barriers to diplomacy remain.
Wildfires in and around Spokane, Washington, have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced tens of thousands to evacuate, with officials calling it the biggest wildfire emergency in the US and among the worst disasters in the city's history. The governor has spoken with President Trump, and the mayor requested federal assistance. In Greece, two firefighting helicopters collided while battling wildfires west of Athens, killing two crew members; a British pilot and a Greek crew member survived. The Greek prime minister expressed sorrow, and the fires continue to threaten the capital. A Sudanese human rights group reported that 35 people were killed in a drone strike by the Sudanese army during a court session in North Darfur. Spanish authorities said at least 72 people died trying to reach the Spanish territory of Ceuta, with many drowning; a floating barrier is being installed, and Italy suspended Schengen arrangements with Spain. In Moscow, a bomb blast at an Italian restaurant killed three and injured 21; the mayor called it a brutal act of terror, and many suspect a link to the war in Ukraine. An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck off Egypt, felt in Cairo. In Indonesia, a ferry fire off East Java killed at least five, with 41 missing and 227 rescued.
- 0:14
- 3:51
Claim Iran warns Strait of Hormuz reopening conditional on US demands
Iranian state media called Trump's claim that Iran requested talks a 'new lie'.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 3:51-3:55
- 8:28 Story begins Wildfires in Washington state force mass evacuations
- 8:37
Claim Wildfires in Washington state force mass evacuations
The Spokane wildfire was reported as the biggest wildfire emergency in the United States.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 8:37-8:42
- 8:46
Claim Wildfires in Washington state force mass evacuations
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said he spoke with President Trump, who expressed concern about the wildfires.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 8:46-8:53
- 9:40
Claim Wildfires in Washington state force mass evacuations
In the United States, a wildfire in Spokane, Washington expanded to 2,500 acres, with evacuations underway; the governor declared a wildfire emergency and a statewide burn ban, and multiple ground and air resources are being deployed.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 9:40-9:47
- 9:40
Claim Wildfires in Washington state force mass evacuations
In the United States, a wildfire in Spokane, Washington expanded to 2,500 acres, with evacuations underway; the governor declared a wildfire emergency and a statewide burn ban, and multiple ground and air resources are being deployed.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 9:40-9:54
- 9:40
Claim Wildfires in Washington state force mass evacuations
In the United States, a wildfire in Spokane, Washington expanded to 2,500 acres, with evacuations underway; the governor declared a wildfire emergency and a statewide burn ban, and multiple ground and air resources are being deployed.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 9:40-9:52
- 16:40
- 16:40
Claim Sudanese army drone strike kills 35 in Darfur village
A drone strike by the Sudanese army killed 35 people in a village near Kabkabir, North Darfur, controlled by the Rapid Support Forces.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 16:40-16:47
- 16:47
Claim Sudanese army drone strike kills 35 in Darfur village
A drone strike by the Sudanese army killed 35 people in a village near Kabkabir, North Darfur, controlled by the Rapid Support Forces.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 16:47-16:55
- 17:01
Claim Sudanese army drone strike kills 35 in Darfur village
A drone strike by the Sudanese army killed 35 people in a village near Kabkabir, North Darfur, controlled by the Rapid Support Forces.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 17:01-17:07
- 18:39
- 18:41
Claim Spain imposes border controls on Italian travellers amid immigration row
Many of the migrants returned to Morocco voluntarily.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 18:41-18:49
- 19:03
Claim Spain imposes border controls on Italian travellers amid immigration row
Spain installed an inflatable barrier to discourage further crossings.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 19:03-19:13
- 19:23
Claim Spain imposes border controls on Italian travellers amid immigration row
Italy suspended the EU's Schengen free-movement agreement with Spain.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 19:23-19:28
- 19:28
Claim Spain imposes border controls on Italian travellers amid immigration row
EU ministers will hold emergency talks on Tuesday about the migration surge in Ceuta.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 19:28-19:33
- 19:35
- 22:28 Story begins Ferry fire off East Java kills five, dozens missing
- 22:28
Claim Ferry fire off East Java kills five, dozens missing
At least five people died and 41 others were missing after a ferry fire.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 22:28-22:36
- 24:09
Claim Ferry fire off East Java kills five, dozens missing
Rescuers saved at least 227 people from the ferry fire.
BBC NEWS, BBC News, 3 August 2026, 24:09-24:14
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