Harry Bligh

Europe News

At least six dead after Russia's overnight strike on Ukraine

Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 drones at Ukraine overnight, a day after Kyiv sent drones across the border into Russia.

19 July 2026

Jordan

US says it struck Iranian forces linked to Jordan attack

Iran says the latest US strikes killed at least 50 people and wounded 517. Washington said the attacks were retaliation for a strike on a US base in Jordan that killed two US service members, left one missing and injured four others.

18 July 2026

Venezuela

Death toll from the two earthquakes that hit Venezuela hits 5,069

Venezuela has been able to unlock €302 million of funding from the International Monetary Fund to support recovery and reconstruction following the devastating earthquakes that hit the northern coastal region last month.

18 July 2026

Europe News

UK by-election: Nigel Farage faces 'record' number of rivals

A fresh by-election has been called in the UK constituency of Clacton, after Nigel Farage, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, resigned his seat to seek re-election. Farage had won the seat in 2024, securing 46% of the vote share.

18 July 2026

Europe News

Seven people die in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine

A number regions of Ukraine have been hit by Russian drones and missiles over the past day. Overall seven people are reported to have died, and at least 67 injured across the country.

17 July 2026