Two dead in shootings at Bite of Seattle food festival, say authorities 27. July 2026 (05:56) At least four people taken to hospital after gunfire at Seattle Center near Space Needle, with one reported to be in a critical conditionTwo people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting on Sunday evening during a food festival at an events complex near the Space Needle in Seattle, a city fire department spokesperson said.The Seattle Center was hosting the Bite of Seattle food festival over the weekend. After the shooting, police urged people to avoid the area. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘A new trajectory’: EVs now almost quarter of Australia’s new car sales as fuel crisis bites 27. July 2026 (05:37) More electric vehicles sold in first half of 2026 than whole of last year, new data showsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians bought more electric vehicles in the first six months of 2026 than the whole of the previous year, new data shows, as the ongoing crisis in the Middle East causes uncertainty about petrol prices.There were 103,855 battery electric vehicles (EVs) sold nationally between January and June, compared with 103,269 in 2025, according to data from VFacts and the Electric Vehicle Council. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Jacinta Allan declares she’ll stand against any leadership challenger after Labor factions move against her 27. July 2026 (02:42) Victorian premier says she intends to contest any ballot as sources say delegation of ministers have urged her to stand downFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has thrown down the gauntlet to Labor powerbrokers, vowing to fight any attempt to oust her as leader amid a push for her to stand down before parliament resumes this week.Just four months before a state election, factional conveners from Labor’s left and right met on Sunday night to discuss whether Allan still had the support of a majority of the caucus. It is understood that the group agreed she did not. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
AusAlert test: what time will national emergency warning siren sound on phones in Australia today? Here’s what to know 27. July 2026 (02:06) National emergency test alert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices on 27 July, with domestic violence advocates advising how to turn off safe phonesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVirtually every phone in the country will blare an emergency siren at 2pm AEST on Monday 27 July as part of the first Australia-wide test of a new national warning system called AusAlert.Most phones, and some smartwatches and tablets, will receive a pop-up notification and an alert sound that cannot be silenced – even if your device is on “do not disturb” or silent mode. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Extraordinarily hot’: US heatwave stretches on with millions still under warnings 27. July 2026 (02:04) Southern and central states from California to Mississippi face heat indexes above 100F amid another heat domeAt least 40 million people were under extreme heat warnings across central and southern parts of the United States on Sunday as high temperatures and severe humidity gripped large swaths of the country for a second straight day.Heat indexes well above 100F (38C) stretched from Minnesota down to Mississippi, extending west into southern California and Nevada. Parts of the south-west were expected to see highs of 120F (49C), according to the National Weather Service. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
RAF Chinook crash victims’ families ask Andy Burnham for review of disaster 27. July 2026 (01:01) PM urged to end ‘cover-up culture’ and order independent review taking in evidence that has emerged on 1994 crashThe families of those killed in an RAF Chinook crash in 1994 have urged Andy Burnham to end Britain’s “cover-up culture” and order an independent review into the disaster.Twenty-nine serving military personnel died when the Chinook HC2 helicopter crashed on the Mull of Kintyre in south-west Scotland during a flight from Northern Ireland. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Rising oil prices could force up UK interest rates, say economists 27. July 2026 (01:01) Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold on Thursday but renewed Iran conflict casts shadow over energy costsThe Bank of England could be forced to tear up its economic forecasts and raise interest rates later this year if oil prices return to above $100 a barrel, according to City economists.Before a meeting of Bank officials on Thursday, economists said that while an interest rate hike would probably be avoided this week there could be some in the future because of conflict in the Middle East. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Pentagon reports more than 600 Iran war casualties in quiet database update 27. July 2026 (00:55) Figures are source of dispute as US defense department days ago reduced record of troops killed and woundedThe Pentagon updated its official war casualty database over the weekend, adding more than 140 wounded service members. The Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) also introduced a new casualty category labeled “Overseas Operations” for personnel killed and wounded “starting July 7”.According to the updated database, the official toll for the earlier phase of the US-Iran war, known as Operation Epic Fury, now stands at 14 service members killed and more than 400 wounded in action. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Boy, 16, charged with murder of teenager stabbed in Luton park 27. July 2026 (00:26) Four others arrested on suspicion of same murder in Luton after death of 17-year-oldA 16-year-old boy has been charged with murdering a teenager who died from multiple stab wounds at a park in Luton, police said.Four other teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of the same murder. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia news live: Jacinta Allan loses majority caucus support after meeting of state Labor factions; national AusAlert test to blare siren 26. July 2026 (23:59) Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s also well worth watching this video of Guardian Australia’s community affairs reporter Adeshola Ore’s interview with Barnaby Joyce about Armidale’s refugee resettlement program and One Nation’s policy positions on immigration.One Nation’s policy is that immigrants who do not speak English should “under no circumstances … be able to settle in Australia”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
