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Thursday 30 July 2026 · 13:00 BST · 1h · 15 stories · 15 annotated moments · 37 of 60 min on news stories (62%)
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A major incident was declared after a large wildfire burned on the Suffolk coast at Dunwich Heath Nature Reserve, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of homes and caravans. Firefighters reported the blaze was still not under control, with around 100 firefighters and 18 appliances deployed, and no injuries had been reported. The fire came as the Environment Agency declared drought in more than half of England, including Suffolk, and the National Farmers Union warned that agriculture was on a knife edge due to hot, dry weather threatening food production. The UK Health Security Agency estimated 2,877 heat-associated deaths in England during May and June, almost double the figure for the whole of the previous summer. The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% for a fifth time, warning of economic uncertainty due to the war in Iran, while the US military completed heavy strikes against targets in Iran in response to attacks on US bases and ships. Greek police continued investigations after the body of a Scottish woman, Elizabeth Jane Ross, was found inside a suitcase in Athens. Poland's Prime Minister said an object that crashed into a field was probably a Russian ballistic missile, occurring during a heavy Russian bombardment of Ukraine.
South West Water was due to be sentenced for a series of pollution incidents across Devon and Cornwall between 2015 and 2021, including hundreds of illegal spills and releases of untreated sewage. A mother and her boyfriend from Teesside were jailed for life for murdering her two-year-old daughter, who suffered 21 broken bones. Four people died attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats in two separate incidents. An emergency meeting of European football associations was underway to discuss FIFA's controversial plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup, with calls for England to boycott the next tournament. Newcastle United was set to part ways with manager Eddie Howe, the BBC understood. The shortlist for the Mercury Music Prize was announced, with Sir Paul McCartney receiving his first nomination. In the West region, farmers were urged to monitor livestock after an outbreak of Blue Tongue disease on Exmoor, and the majority of the region was officially placed into drought. A Bristol charity launched a converted former police van as a mobile music studio to deliver workshops to young people.
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Charged quote PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
summer last year. The new figures from the UK Health Security Agency come as drought is declared in more than half of England and parts of Wales. The National Farmers Union says agriculture is on a knife-edge with the recent hot, dry weather threatening food production. Our business correspondent Peter Ruddock reports. There's
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Contested quote PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
temperatures fall, recovery will take time and money. Poor grass growth has forced them to dip into winter feed for livestock. Hard soil makes it tough to drill for the new year. One rain shower isn't going to solve this. This is now about the weather for the next six month period. And then what are the implications for next
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Charged quote PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
investment is being delivered, alongside planning and license changes to help farms get the water they need. Farmers say that's not just desirable, it's necessary for future survival. Peter Ruddock, BBC News, Warwickshire. So that's some of the impact there on agriculture, also an impact on human life as we were hearing as well.
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Charged quote Russia and Ukraine escalate Black Sea attacks threatening grain exports
It happened during a heavy overnight Russian bombardment of Ukraine, in which eight people, including two children, were killed. Our diplomatic correspondent, James Landale, reports. Once again, Russia's war in Ukraine has broken its bounds. This is south-eastern Poland, where overnight an explosion rocked the night sky,
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Charged quote Russia and Ukraine escalate Black Sea attacks threatening grain exports
Ukraine said it was the impact of a Russian cruise missile, all this more than 60 miles deep into NATO territory. We were really worried, this woman said, because it's scary, because you don't know what's happening these days. Poland's Prime Minister held an emergency meeting with ministers and generals and consulted NATO allies.
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Contested quote Russia and Ukraine escalate Black Sea attacks threatening grain exports
Poland's Prime Minister held an emergency meeting with ministers and generals and consulted NATO allies. He said early signs suggested it was a Russian missile. There was no immediate threat, as the missile fell in an uninhabited area. We were ready to shoot it down, had it continued its flight. The explosion in Poland came during a massive attack on neighbouring Ukraine.
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Charged quote Russia and Ukraine escalate Black Sea attacks threatening grain exports
injuring 26 people, prompting a major rescue operation. In the capital Kiev, Russian drones and missiles sent thousands fleeing for their shelters in an attack that lasted hours. This market was utterly destroyed. The emergency services said a body had been recovered. In one town in Dnipro region, a ballistic missile struck a family home.
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Claim European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
All 55 UEFA member nations agreed to back a World Cup boycott if FIFA sells a stake to private investors.
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Claim European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
FIFA proposed selling a minority stake in World Cup commercial rights via a new private company called FIFA Forward Enterprise.
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Charged quote Arsenal sign Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75 million
and the day after they lost 4-1 in a friendly two-championship side Bristol City. Our sports correspondent, Joe Linsky, reports. Eddie Howe took Newcastle to a place they hadn't been for a lifetime. The Carabao Cup was their first domestic trophy in 70 years. They hoped for the coach, it would be just the start,
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Charged quote Arsenal sign Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75 million
And after that trophy in 2024, the following summer brought the first big departures. Alexander Isak left for 125 million pounds. They finished 12th last season. It was Howe's worst at the club. At half-time, there were quite a few boos and jeers. I think it comes with the territory, when you're a club at this size
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Charged quote Arsenal sign Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75 million
This summer, the exits from Tyneside continued. Anthony Gordon left for Barcelona. Sandro Tonali, their key man, went to Spurs. It seems more could follow. It seemed too much for the coach. Disappointed. He's done with a lot of other managers, such as Kevin Keegan, Bobby Robson. Didn't do, and that was bring a trophy.
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Charged quote Arsenal sign Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75 million
Anthony Gordon left for Barcelona. Sandro Tonali, their key man, went to Spurs. It seems more could follow. It seemed too much for the coach. Disappointed. He's done with a lot of other managers, such as Kevin Keegan, Bobby Robson. Didn't do, and that was bring a trophy. I think he's made a really good job of Newcastle, yes.
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Charged quote Arsenal sign Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75 million
He's done with a lot of other managers, such as Kevin Keegan, Bobby Robson. Didn't do, and that was bring a trophy. I think he's made a really good job of Newcastle, yes. It's very scary, very nervy being in Newcastle. New manager coming in. God knows what these players, who have literally just signed up,
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Charged quote Arsenal sign Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75 million
I think he's made a really good job of Newcastle, yes. It's very scary, very nervy being in Newcastle. New manager coming in. God knows what these players, who have literally just signed up, under Eddie Howe, are thinking. He's now set to be replaced by Matthias Jaissle, a German coach who leads a Saudi club.
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