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BBC News
Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 05:00 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 13 annotated moments · 24 of 30 min on news stories (81%)
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Massive wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 320,000 people to evacuate, with French President Macron calling the situation unprecedented and committing all available resources. In Spain, fire crews are battling some of the worst fires in recent history near Madrid amid an intensifying heatwave, and Prime Minister Sanchez pointed to climate change as a factor. The fires have been fueled by a wet winter followed by hot, dry weather, and experts warn that climate change is making wildfire seasons longer and more intense.
Ukrainian President Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Portsmouth, marking Burnham's first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office. Burnham pledged continued support for Ukraine, including new jamming technology for drones, and said the UK would be ready to deploy a multinational force after a ceasefire. Zelensky then traveled to Washington to meet President Trump and attend Senator Lindsey Graham's memorial service, while the UN warned that Russia is intensifying strikes on agricultural infrastructure. Separately, President Trump warned that the US will resume military action against Iran if diplomatic efforts fail, denying that a pause in airstrikes was due to dwindling munitions stockpiles, though his Defense Secretary had cited critical shortfalls. The broadcast also reported on drone attacks in Sudan's civil war and a program releasing 600,000 male mosquitoes in Washington DC to reduce the local mosquito population.
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- 9:11
- 9:38
Claim Zelensky meets UK PM Burnham, heads to Washington for Trump talks
The UK announced new jamming technology to protect Ukrainian drones.
BBC News, 29 July 2026, 9:38-9:51
- 9:38
Claim Zelensky meets UK PM Burnham, heads to Washington for Trump talks
The UK announced new jamming technology to protect Ukrainian drones.
BBC News, 29 July 2026, 9:38-9:46
- 11:35
Claim Zelensky meets UK PM Burnham, heads to Washington for Trump talks
Ukraine targeted an oil facility in Russia's Udmurt Republic, 1,300 kilometres from the border, using drones.
BBC News, 29 July 2026, 11:35-11:47
- 12:45
Claim Zelensky meets UK PM Burnham, heads to Washington for Trump talks
Russian President Putin vowed to win the war and accused the West of using terrorist methods.
BBC News, 29 July 2026, 12:45-12:51
- 19:14 Story begins US-Iran diplomatic window expires amid war stalemate
- 19:30
Claim US-Iran diplomatic window expires amid war stalemate
Trump said he paused US strikes on Iran at the request of the country brokering talks between Tehran and Washington.
BBC News, 29 July 2026, 19:30-19:40
- 19:40
Claim US-Iran diplomatic window expires amid war stalemate
Oil prices dropped after Trump announced a halt to airstrikes on Iran.
BBC News, 29 July 2026, 19:40-19:49
- 19:58
Claim US-Iran diplomatic window expires amid war stalemate
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress the Pentagon needed additional funding for munitions shortfalls.
BBC News, 29 July 2026, 19:58-20:09
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- 23:14
Claim RSF drone attack on Al-Obeid as Sudan civil war intensifies
RSF launched a drone attack on Al-Obeid.
BBC News, 29 July 2026, 23:14-23:21
- 23:24
Claim RSF drone attack on Al-Obeid as Sudan civil war intensifies
Sudanese army recaptured towns along a highway connecting Khartoum to Al-Obeid.
BBC News, 29 July 2026, 23:24-23:31
- 24:06
Claim RSF drone attack on Al-Obeid as Sudan civil war intensifies
UN and other organisations warned of a catastrophic humanitarian emergency in the area.
BBC News, 29 July 2026, 24:06-24:16
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- 24:42
Claim 600,000 Wolbachia mosquitoes released in Washington DC
600,000 male mosquitoes are being released in Washington DC this summer.
BBC News, 29 July 2026, 24:42-24:46
- 25:24
Claim 600,000 Wolbachia mosquitoes released in Washington DC
The mosquitoes are infected with Wolbachia bacteria which prevents eggs from hatching.
BBC News, 29 July 2026, 25:24-25:31
- 26:12
Claim 600,000 Wolbachia mosquitoes released in Washington DC
The programme has reduced mosquito populations by 80-90% in Singapore.
BBC News, 29 July 2026, 26:12-26:17
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