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July 29, 2026

Jean Carroll: Trump urges Supreme Court to throw out $83 million defamation ruling

The case stemmed from Ms Carroll’s lawsuit accusing Mr Trump of raping her in the 1990s.

E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump
July 29, 2026

Half of England in drought amid heatwaves, low rainfall

The agency said some parts of Devon had gone 50 days without rain.

London square Credit: Wikipedia
July 29, 2026

Reform UK councillor Gleen Gibbins charged with offensive social media post against Nigerians 

Mr Gibbins will appear before South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on August 21.

Glenn Gibbins
July 29, 2026

Russian journalist bags 12-year jail term for treason in Moscow

Ms Shipacheva pleaded guilty and received the minimum sentence for the offence.

Darya Shipavheva.
July 29, 2026

Iran vows to maintain sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz

Mr Gharibabadi said Iran had not requested negotiations with Washington within the previous 15 days,

Strait of Hormuz
July 29, 2026

Captain of ill-fated Guyana ferry weeps in court facing murder charge, remanded alongside two others

“I don’t deserve this, Father God. Father God, you answer my prayers this morning, answer my prayers, Father God. I don’t deserve this, please,” Mr Price said.

Kevin Price, Rondell Dwayne Roberts and Delon Granderson
July 29, 2026

Russia charges Telegram’s founder Durov with aiding terrorism

The platform was created solely for secure messaging ensuring speed, privacy and encrypted communication.

Telegram
July 29, 2026

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 18

The prefectural government said almost 62 people were injured, with six of them critically wounded.

Japan earthquake
July 29, 2026

Saudi Arabia joins U.S. in airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi militia

Saudi Arabia and the U.S. have joined forces in carrying out airstrikes against an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, as tensions rise in the region.

Armed Houthi militia