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Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since MayThu 23rd Jul 2026 16:31 BST
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump Thu 23rd Jul 2026 18:58 BST
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump

The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.

France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-westThu 23rd Jul 2026 20:17 BST
France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west

Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.

India activist ends hunger strike after 26 daysThu 23rd Jul 2026 22:27 BST
India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days

Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence".

Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstatedThu 23rd Jul 2026 18:37 BST
Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated

Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.

Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikesThu 23rd Jul 2026 17:50 BST
Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikes

The Iran-backed group, which previously announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia, also claims to have hit another vessel.

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