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Sam's News — world — 2026-07-30

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US and Iran exchange missile strikes in escalating conflict

The US and Iran resumed direct strikes on July 28-29, 2026 after a brief lull, deepening a five-month conflict spanning the Middle East.

Sources: CNN Research, Washington Post Research, AP News RSS, The Guardian RSS, BBC RSS

Gaza ceasefire talks show rare progress

Negotiators meeting in Cairo reported rare progress in Gaza ceasefire discussions, including talks on disarmament and Gaza's future governance.

Sources: Reuters RSS

Poland reports Russian missile violated airspace during Ukraine attack

Poland confirmed a Russian missile crossed into its airspace during a massive overnight strike on Ukraine on July 30, 2026, prompting NATO fighter jet responses and renewed alliance security concerns.

  • Suspected Kh-101 cruise missile landed near Tarnawa-Kolonia, ~100km from Ukraine border
  • Impact left a 10-meter crater; blast heard around 4 AM local time
  • Russian assault used 284 drones and 70 missiles, killing at least 8 in Ukraine
  • Poland scrambled F-16s and deployed NATO aircraft in response
  • Deepest Polish airspace incursion since a 2022 incident near the border

Sources: ABC News Research, CNN Research, DW.com RSS

Europe wildfires force mass evacuations as France gains control

France allowed 84,000 evacuees to return home as it contained a major wildfire, while blazes continue spreading across other European nations.

Sources: AP News RSS

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 25 as survivors face harsh conditions

Japan's earthquake death toll climbed to 25 as survivors struggle with thirst and heat in the aftermath.

Sources: Reuters RSS

Thousands of migrants breach Morocco-Spain border into Ceuta enclave

Hundreds of migrants from Morocco forcibly entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, overwhelming local police.

Sources: France 24 RSS