Daily Briefing — August 8, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hiding Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta…
Daily Briefing — August 7, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support Australian aviation crew carries out…
Daily Briefing — August 6, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia's new Black Sea strikes Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years in jail for rape Iranian footballers who defied Tehran…
Daily Briefing — August 5, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Russian strike kills at least 17 as Zelensky says interceptors could have saved lives Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed…
Daily Briefing — August 4, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel Five dead in Moscow region as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?…
Daily Briefing — August 3, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Iran denies Trump's claim that new talks will begin on Monday 'My only son was shot standing up for justice' – inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact…
Daily Briefing — August 2, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Trump cancels Iran strikes subject to deal being made 'rapidly' How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm – whipped up by social media Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire Young guns for hire – the teenage hitmen…
Daily Briefing — August 1, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Fifa leadership Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least nine, Ukraine…
Daily Briefing — July 31, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Hamas says it has agreed to disarm after Trump announces Board of Peace plan If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish territory of Ceuta, officials say AC Milan…
Daily Briefing — July 30, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian – Polish PM Three Greek firefighters die…