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Publette — July 31, 2026

A frozen snapshot of the major news updates Publette tracked on July 31, 2026. See today's live headlines or browse the full archive.

World news

  1. Russian missile hits Poland as strikes kill 9 across Ukraine

    8 sources

    The incident marks an escalation in the conflict, with NATO scrambling jets after the projectile crossed into Polish airspace during a broader Russian bombardment campaign.

  2. Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison

    7 sources

    The father was convicted of providing the gun used in the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.

  3. US launches heavy strikes on Iran after attempted attack

    7 sources

    The strikes follow an attempted Iranian attack on American troops in Jordan, with the US military confirming no aircraft were hit in the Iranian strikes.

  4. Japan earthquake death toll climbs as heat hinders rescue efforts

    5 sources

    A major earthquake struck southwestern Japan, killing dozens, with rescue operations racing against time and worsening conditions in the critical 72-hour window after the disaster.

  5. Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands breach border from Morocco

    4 sources

    The crossing followed a security lapse at the Spanish enclave's border with Morocco, resulting in nine deaths during the mass movement of migrants.

  6. Thousands of migrants break through border into Spanish enclave Ceuta

    4 sources

    The mass crossing occurred as thousands of people swam around or crossed the border fence separating Morocco from Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the North African coast.

  7. Congo's Ebola death toll passes 1,500 in fastest-growing outbreak

    4 sources

    The outbreak has become the second-largest in history and continues to spread despite containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

  8. Kenya suspects cyanide poisoned 15 elephants at park

    3 sources

    Officials believe the elephants died after ingesting cyanide present in tomato pesticide used in nearby agricultural areas.

Politics

  1. Mandela Barnes exits Wisconsin governor's Democratic primary race

    3 sources

    The Democratic candidate withdrew from the race as other candidates compete to challenge the incumbent governor.

  2. ABC accuses FCC of intimidation campaign after Trump complaints

    2 sources

    The allegation comes after the FCC received complaints from the Trump administration about ABC's coverage and subsequently took action the network claims is aimed at suppressing its reporting.

  3. Trump threatens to withhold Todd Blanche AG nomination from GOP holdouts

    2 sources

    The threat emerged as Senate Republicans delayed voting on Blanche's nomination, demanding clarity on Trump's planned IRS lawsuit.

  4. Trump touts tariffs in Michigan as supporters worry over rising costs

    2 sources

    Trump promoted his tariff policies during a Michigan appearance even as economic data showed prices climbing and backing from his own base began to erode.

  5. Manchester voters choose mayor to replace Burnham at Downing Street

    2 sources

    Burnham vacated the Manchester mayor position after accepting a role in the UK government at Downing Street.

Business & markets

  1. Bank of England holds key rate at 3.75% despite inflation concerns

    2 sources

    Policymakers voted to maintain borrowing costs while signaling they remain vigilant about upside risks to price growth.

Science

  1. Starburst Galaxy Centaurus A Imaged

    2 sources

Technology

  1. EU launches €30 billion plan for seven AI gigafactories

    3 sources

    The European Union is investing heavily in AI infrastructure to compete with the United States and China in the race for artificial intelligence dominance.

Health

Weather & climate

  1. Europe's wildfires ease as weather conditions improve across region

    5 sources

    Multiple blazes have swept across southern Europe, with crews battling unprecedented fire conditions linked to record heat and climate change impacts.

  2. Record-smashing El Niño points to Australian spring

    2 sources

  3. Wildfires evacuate thousands in Crete and Turkey

    2 sources

    Tourist regions across the Mediterranean are facing severe wildfire threats as blazes spread across coastal areas during peak summer season.

  4. France, Spain and Greece battle wildfires forcing hundreds of thousands to flee

    2 sources

    The blazes have killed at least two firefighters in Greece as crews fight massive fires across the region.

Culture & arts

World Cup

  1. UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA equity plan

    6 sources

    European nations are rejecting FIFA's proposal to bring in private equity investors, with confederations signaling they will not participate in future tournaments if the plan proceeds.

  2. European soccer teams boycott FIFA over World Cup stake sale plan

    4 sources

    FIFA is seeking to sell stakes in the World Cup tournament to private investors in a $20 billion deal that European leaders say contradicts the sport's fundamental values.

  3. UEFA votes to boycott World Cup over FIFA investor plan

    3 sources

    UEFA members approved the boycott stance in response to FIFA president Infantino's proposals to restructure the World Cup format and secure external investment.

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