European nations to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with investment plan
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals.

Thousands evacuated in Crete as wildfires threaten tourist resorts
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.

Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.

MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

Joani Reid, the MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, will also be let back into Labour, a party spokesperson confirmed.

Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.