Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 18th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Fat cat? Weight-loss drugs may be coming for your overweight pet
Startups are testing GLP-1 treatments for overweight cats while pet-food giants are leaning into longevity products as owners spend more on animal health.
Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes
Both sides also took aim at shipping traffic, with the US saying it was enforcing a naval blockade while Iran said it targeted vessels that violated its rules on navigating the Strait of Hormuz.
Messi reflects on pressure and competition ahead of World Cup final
Ahead of the World Cup final, Lionel Messi says growing up playing football taught him to enjoy the game.
A seventh night of US strikes cuts water to villages in Iran’s south
The US has bombed bridges and energy infrastructure in the seventh straight night of attacks on Iran.
Japan plans to buy 27,500 Nvidia Rubin chips to develop a domestic AI foundation model for robots, in a Noetra-led effort that includes SoftBank, Sony, and NEC (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:
Japan plans to buy 27,500 Nvidia Rubin chips to develop a domestic AI foundation model for robots, in a Noetra-led effort that includes SoftBank, Sony, and NEC — Japan is planning to buy 27,500 next-generation Rubin chips…
Trump jokes that England turned Harry Kane into a ‘defensive player’
US President Donald Trump joked that England turned captain Harry Kane into ‘a defensive player’
“To Minimise Difficulties”: India To Engage With US On Revised Visa Policies
India is communicating with US authorities to ease issues from new visa rules affecting Indian students and visitors.
How FBI Arrested Gangster Nitish Kaushal Metres Away From Canada Border
Nitish Kaushal, linked to transnational crime, captured near Canada after abandoning tracked phone
Australian tackled and handcuffed at US airport for ‘overstaying’
Footage shows a man, named as an Australian, being tackled and handcuffed by officers at a Las Vegas airport.