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    Moscow blast 'was terrorism', but no word on who caused it

    08/02/2026 | 16 mins.
    Russian security officials have described an explosion at a restaurant in Moscow, which killed three people, as an act of terrorism. They have not yet said who they believe to be responsible, but there is speculation of a link to the war in Ukraine.
    Iran says it is in the "final stages" of talks with Oman over management of the Strait of Hormuz.
    Andy Burnham has said he will be "relentless" in tackling small boat crossings to "bring back control" to the UK's border.
    The National Farmers' Union has warned that a prolonged drought could cause shortages of some food products in shops.
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    Pressure grows on Fifa boss

    08/01/2026 | 16 mins.
    There is growing pressure on the president of Fifa, Gianni Infantino, after he dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup. Uefa said it had lost confidence in his leadership.
    The EU is to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the migration crisis in Ceuta. Spain has called some other member states "selfish".

    The renowed British-Nepali mountaineer, Nirmal Purja, has been killed in an avalanche in Pakistan.
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    Funeral director who failed to bury and cremate bodies jailed for 20 years

    07/31/2026 | 30 mins.
    A former funeral director has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his failure to bury and cremate dozens of bodies. Also: Italy has announced it's suspending its open borders agreement with Spain after thousands of migrants crossed into the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta. And a senior adviser to the Fifa boss Gianni Infantino resigns as opposition mounts to his plan to sell off stakes in football competitions.
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    Uefa says it will boycott the World Cup if Fifa's plans go ahead

    07/30/2026 | 30 mins.
    European football's governing body, Uefa, has announced it will boycott the World Cup unless Fifa scraps plans to sell off some event rights to private investors. Also: A major incident is declared in Suffolk as a wildfire rages on heathland. And Joe Root begins his second tenure as England cricket captain.
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    Andy Burnham promises to reform adult social care in England

    07/29/2026 | 30 mins.
    Andy Burnham has set out his initial approach to tackling the crisis in adult social care in England. Also: drought is declared in more than half of England. And a backlash against Fifa's plan to sell a stake in its major competitions to private investors.
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