International

• Wednesday, July 29th 2026 - 07:46 UTC

  Wildfires in Spain and France hit the world's two largest wine-growing nations

  

  The wildfires affecting Spain and France since mid-July have reached an unprecedented scale in both countries, which together account for nearly a quarter of the world's vineyard area. Spain declared a national wildfire emergency for the first time, while French President Emmanuel Macron described the situation as the most severe recorded in his country since the Second World War.

• Wednesday, July 29th 2026 - 00:06 UTC

  Global Gambling Market: How Virtual Platforms Navigate Regulatory Storms

  

  The world of digital entertainment today resembles a huge ocean that never quietens down. Traditional land-based establishments in Las Vegas or Macau are increasingly forced to cede their positions to mobile applications and virtual halls.

• Tuesday, July 28th 2026 - 20:57 UTC

  Trump and Netanyahu meet at the White House as contacts to negotiate with Iran advance

  

  US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Tuesday for about 90 minutes at the White House, in their first encounter since the joint offensive against Iran began in February. The meeting was held behind closed doors, with no appearance before the press, as Washington seeks to revive negotiations with Tehran.

• Monday, July 27th 2026 - 22:20 UTC

  Milei announces Starlink deal to bring satellite internet to 6,000 rural schools

  

  Argentine President Javier Milei announced an agreement between the National Communications Agency (Enacom) and Starlink to provide satellite connectivity to 6,000 rural schools that currently have poor internet access or no connection at all. The announcement was made on Sunday during the main event of the 138th International Livestock, Agriculture and Industry Exhibition in Buenos Aires.

• Sunday, July 26th 2026 - 00:19 UTC

  Latin American Online Gambling Regulatory Frameworks and Market Growth Through Pinco

  

  The digital entertainment sector in Latin America is undergoing a period of profound capital redistribution. The transition from chaotic, unregulated local gray zones to strict state regulations has transformed the region into a key center of attraction for international operators.

• Friday, July 24th 2026 - 07:00 UTC

  Six candidates to lead the UN debate in the General Assembly with no clear front-runner

  

  The six contenders to succeed António Guterres at the head of the United Nations set out their proposals on Thursday in a debate held in the General Assembly Hall, a week before the formal start of the selection process. For nearly two hours they answered questions from diplomats, UN staff, and civil society representatives, in a publicly broadcast session.

• Thursday, July 23rd 2026 - 22:37 UTC

  World Bank estimates $19.6 billion in earthquake damage in Venezuela

  

  The twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 caused an estimated $19.6 billion in direct physical damage, according to a preliminary assessment published on Thursday by the World Bank. The figure is equivalent to about 18% of the country's gross domestic product, based on International Monetary Fund data.

• Thursday, July 23rd 2026 - 22:33 UTC

  US rebuilds its tariff wall with forced-labor levies on 60 economies

  

  The United States imposed tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% on 60 trading partners, which together account for about 99% of its imports, over what the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) described as their failure to adopt and effectively enforce bans on the import of goods produced with forced labor. The measures, announced on Thursday, took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, at the same moment the 10% universal tariff in place since February expired.

• Thursday, July 23rd 2026 - 07:34 UTC

  Wes Streeting appointed UK Defence Secretary; ‘disappointment’ with removal of Dan Jarvis, responsible for DIP

  

  Former Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has been appointed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the new UK Defense Secretary, replacing Dan Jarvis who has taken the job when John Healey resigned last June.

• Thursday, July 23rd 2026 - 02:00 UTC

  Stephen Doughty confirmed as Minister of State for Overseas Territories

  

  Stephen Doughty MP has been confirmed at Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Until 21 July 2026 and from 8 July 2024 he was previously Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories in the FCDO.