The Guardian

UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August

Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran warBritish households will be able to buy plug-in solar panels later this summer after the government changed the law so the UK’s biggest retailers could bring them to market for the first time.People across the country will be able to join the millions across Europe generating their own electricity using “balcony solar panels” from 27 August, according to legislation passed last week. Continue readi

general  Jul 23, 2026

BBC World

Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump

The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.

general  Jul 23, 2026

NY Times World

For South Korea, U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes a Double Standard

President Trump has put Saudi Arabia on the path to enriching uranium on its own soil, a demand South Korea has been making for years.

general  Jul 23, 2026

WSJ World News

Trump Says Iran Will Be Held Responsible for Future Houthi Attacks

President Trump said the U.S. would hold Iran responsible for future attacks by Houthi militants after the group fired on two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea.

general  Jul 23, 2026

BBC World

Liquor store employee narrowly escapes leopard attack

After nearly five hours, officials captured the animal and it was later released back into the wild, local authorities confirmed.

general  Jul 23, 2026

Washington Post World

E.U. imposes more sanctions on Russia, in compromise deal

European Union members are looking to keep up pressure on Russia as Ukraine’s outlook improves, even as some countries seek exemptions.

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley faces US congressional panel over Epstein ties

Staley is latest high-profile figure to testify before House amid investigation into Epstein, convicted sex offenderFormer Barclays boss Jes Staley is due to be questioned by US lawmakers on Thursday in a closed-door interview about his past ties to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Staley, who spent more than three decades at JPMorgan Chase before joining Barclays in 2015, is the latest in a series of high-profile figures to appear in front of the House committee on oversight and ref

general  Jul 23, 2026

NY Times World

Zelensky’s Dizzying U-Turn Is the Latest Zigzag in a Presidency Full of Them

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has pivoted from unpopular moves before, but a recent decision about military leadership and strategy could weaken his position.

general  Jul 23, 2026

WSJ World News

Drone Attacks on Russia’s Biggest Online Retailer Bring War Home to Middle Class

The fires that burned through massive warehouses operated by Wildberries is rippling through Russia’s consumer economy.

general  Jul 23, 2026

WSJ World News

Drone Attacks on Russia’s Biggest Online Retailer Bring War Home to Middle Class

The fires that burned through massive warehouses operated by Wildberries are rippling through Russia’s consumer economy.

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

Two Russian men jailed in Angola for terrorism and spying

The men were convicted over alleged plan to stage coup and organise deadly demonstrations over fuel prices last yearTwo Russian men have been found guilty by an Angolan court of terrorism and spying, after being accused of planning a coup and helping to organise deadly demonstrations in the southern African country last year.Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin were sentenced to eight and 11 years in jail respectively. They had denied the charges, claiming they were in Angola for cultural and busines

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

First Thing: US agrees Saudi uranium deal as strikes on Iran continue and Yemen’s Houthis hit tankers

Conflict continues across the region as White House announces nuclear technology agreement. Plus, the artist who flattened a Tesla with a tankGood morning. The US has signed a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium in the future. The deal will be submitted to Congress for review, where it could face opposition among lawmakers who fear a lack of monitoring safeguards.In lengthy talks stretching over more than one administration, the US has feared th

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

R James Woolsey, embattled ex-CIA director under Bill Clinton, dies aged 84

Woolsey died of a stroke at Washington home after facing ‘Havana syndrome’ reported by some government officialsR James Woolsey, a national security expert who led the CIA for two turbulent years after his appointment by Bill Clinton, has died. He was 84.Woolsey, who became CIA director in early 1993, died on Tuesday at his home in Washington, according to several newspapers. Conchita Sarnoff Woolsey, his wife, told the newspapers that he died from a stroke. Continue reading...

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

Amish Shah wins in Arizona Democratic House primary in blow to establishment

Shah will face Republican Jay Freely, a Trump-backed former NFL kicker, in November for battleground seatAmish Shah won the Democratic primary on Wednesday in a hotly contested congressional district in Arizona, delivering another defeat to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which backed a rival, as more voters reject the preferences of party leaders in Washington.Shah, an emergency physician, will face Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker who was endorsed by Donald Trump in h

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

More than 20,000 evacuated after intense wildfire in France

Reception centres open to thousands of evacuees after blaze begins in pine forest 45km west of BordeauxEurope live – latest updatesMore than 20,000 people, including thousands of tourists from campsites and other holiday accommodation, have been evacuated as a “particularly intense” wildfire advances on the Atlantic coast of south-west France, authorities have said.The blaze, which began in dense pine forest near the village of Saumos about 40km (25 miles) west of Bordeaux and just north of the

general  Jul 23, 2026

BBC World

'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount

Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

Dubai offers tourists benefits worth £610 as numbers plummet amid Iran war

Family and friends of residents eligible for dining and hotel packages as city spurned by visitorsMiddle East crisis – live updatesDubai is offering to pay family and friends of residents to visit in an effort to revive tourist numbers that have plummeted since the city was drawn into the US-Israel war on Iran.The Dubai Invite scheme, an initiative of the department of economy and tourism, allows residents of the United Arab Emirates to nominate friends and relatives to receive benefits worth mo

general  Jul 23, 2026

BBC World

Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands

Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.

general  Jul 23, 2026

The Guardian

Outcry after $1.15tn defense bill passes in the House – US politics live

Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran without first seeking congressional approval has sparked further controversy over the National Defense Authorization ActSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to our live coverage of US politics.The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) typically passes in Congress each year with bipartisan margins. But the $1.15tn defense policy bill passed in a near-party-line vote in the House of Representatives on Wednesday has lawmakers on both sid

general  Jul 23, 2026

WSJ World News

Big Question Swirling Around Graham’s Funeral: Will Netanyahu Attend?

Plus, the U.S. is surging forces to the Middle East and a date for Nicolás Maduro’s criminal trial is set.

general  Jul 23, 2026