Booker Prize 2026 Nominees: Marlon James, Elizabeth Strout and More

abnadminJuly 28, 2026

Also among the 13 works up for the British literary award are the latest books from Douglas Stuart, Gwendoline Riley and Emma Cline.

• Europe

France and Spain Race to Contain Fires Before Some Areas Reach 104 Degrees

abnadminJuly 28, 2026

Faced with massive blazes, firefighters in both countries are using a brief window of opportunity to bring the flames under control before temperatures spike.

• Europe

Zelensky and Trump Meet at the White House. Has Their Relationship Thawed?

abnadminJuly 28, 2026

President Trump meets his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington this week. President Volodymyr Zelensky will also attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.

• UK

The 10 most overcrowded commuter trains revealed

abnadminJuly 28, 2026

Overall, overcrowding in England and Wales fell slightly last year due to increased capacity, the government says.

• Politics

Drone footage shows Wisconsin tornado damage

abnadminJuly 28, 2026

No fatalities or injuries were immediately reported after an EF-2 tornado hit parts of the Midwest state.

• Entertainment & Arts

Horror maestro Mike Flanagan joins Henry Cavill on Warhammer adaptations

abnadminJuly 28, 2026

The director is due to work on scripts based on the popular tabletop hobby, Games Workshop says.

• World

Is it safe to travel to Spain and France right now?

abnadminJuly 28, 2026

For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

• World

Mancini re-appointed Italy manager

abnadminJuly 28, 2026

Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time.

• UK

French Navy carries out ‘shooting drill’ mid interview

abnadminJuly 28, 2026

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

• World

Live Updates: Many Feared Trapped in Mall Collapse After Japan Earthquake, Officials Say

abnadminJuly 28, 2026

Emergency workers were racing to find people and extinguish fires after the 6.8 magnitude quake struck the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto.