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U.S. and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution
Jul 30, 2026 - World 
The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for any quick resolution.
Ukraine to review military staffing levels for combat effectiveness, fairness, officials say
Jul 30, 2026 - World
Ukrainian officials this week ordered an audit of staffing levels within individual military units to increase combat effectiveness on the battlefield and ensure a fair distribution of personnel.
Bank of England keeps key rate at 3.75% for the fifth time this year
Jul 30, 2026 - World 
The Bank of England kept its key interest rate on hold for the fifth time this year after a bigger-than-expected drop in the inflation rate last month gave policymakers breathing space to assess the fallout from renewed fighting in Iran
France allows 84,000 wildfire evacuees to return home as cooler weather moves in
Jul 30, 2026 - World
French authorities are allowing 84,000 evacuees from a massive wildfire in southwest France to return home
Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as European summer heatwave hits
Jul 30, 2026 - World
Prague Zoo has provided tons of ice to help animals beat the heat as Europe swelters in a summer heat wave
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