Wildfires, drought and storms hound Europe even as heatwave recedes
Successive early summer heatwaves, which many scientists blame on human-driven climate change, have pushed temperatures to unprecedented levels in large swathes
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Global stocks drop on growing semiconductor rout; oil set for weekly gain
Renewed military strikes in the Middle East were also weighing on risk sentiment, keeping oil prices elevated and reigniting concerns about inflation and growth
UK’s FTSE 100 flat as energy gains offset banks; Burnham set to become prime minister
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.04% to 10,576.97 by 1043 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.4%
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Nation building threads new Senator’s maiden speech
The newly appointed National Security Minister, Senator Ryan Robinson Perinchief, detailed his academic and politically minded family upbringing in his first sp
Centre that helps adults with intellectual disabilities relocates
The K. Margaret Carter Centre is now at the former Prospect Primary School
Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert’s
Luxury staycations for blood donors who won draw prize
Hamilton Princess provides luxury staycations to blood donors
Thursday 16 July 2026: Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) is pleased to announce that two luck
AES celebrates Class of 2026
The Adult Education School today celebrates the success of 16 new graduates in the Class of 2026
Adult Education School Class of 2026: Tajae Browne-Dill, Te
ATM burglary attempt fails
Footage of the mess left after a failed ATM burglary at Somerset Bridge has circulated on social media
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Ontario asks for federal support for wildfire evacuations as smoke spreads
Canada has more active wildfires than it had as of mid July for the past two years and a larger area has burned compared to 2025
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Nigeria brings home 1,490 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks
The government said the evacuation followed talks with South African authorities over security concerns linked to xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals, inclu
Guterres to travel to Cyprus to advance peace efforts, UN says
The visit comes against the backdrop of growing speculation the United Nations will launch a fresh push to resolve the decades-old split of Cyprus before his te
EU drafts plan to double electrification rate, cut oil and gas use
The draft plan, which the Commission is due to publish on Friday, is part of the EU’s response to the fallout of the Iran war
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Bailey’s Bay unveil star-studded line-up for county showdown
Challengers Bailey’s Bay have named a formidable, star-studded squad as they aim to wrest the Eastern County Cup from holders Cleveland County this Saturday.
Mallory storms into Battle of Boca semi-finals as Simons bows out
Bermuda’s Trey Mallory put on a masterclass in Florida, securing two dominant victories in a single day to charge into the semi-finals of the Battle of Boca W
Mixed fortunes for Bermuda’s juniors on day two in Tortola
Bermuda’s junior squash players experienced a day of contrasting fortunes in the team format at the 2026 Junior Caribbean Squash Championships in Tortola, rec
Cleveland County name squad for defence of trophy
Reigning champions Cleveland County Cricket Club have named their eleven to defend the Eastern County Cup against fierce rivals Bailey’s Bay this Saturday.
US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
The effective date is 60 days from publication in the federal register, subject to congressional review
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France’s Macron pledges to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating fire
The fire is now contained but Macron warned it would take several weeks for it to be completely extinguished International News via Reuters: French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to replant the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Thursday after wildfires scorched at least 10% of the 20,000-hectare domain and forced 1,000 residents to flee. […]
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Uber in $15 billion deal for Delivery Hero to create global takeout giant
The acquisition advances the U.S. ride-hailing firm’s efforts to build a global food-delivery business that can better compete with Just Eat, owned by Dutch gro
Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to establish global AI cooperation body
Representatives from the 29 countries, including Russia, Belarus, Serbia, Cuba, Brazil and Venezuela, as well as 10 African and 12 Asian countries, signed the a
KBB launches new push to clear up abandoned boats
KBB Encourages the Public to Address Abandoned Vessels as it begins a new Island-Wide Survey
Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB), in partnership with the Department
Islanders pay tribute to iconic athlete
“Thank you for all you’ve done for Bermuda.”That was a common refrain when islanders were asked to respond to the news that Olympic gold medallist Flora Duffy h
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As Cup Match approaches, Bermudians and visitors looking to get out on the water have some new options thi
Top EU court backs antitrust regulators’ powers to seize employee emails
The case underscores a fight between an increasing number of companies that complain about regulatory overreach during EU antitrust investigations and enforcers
US fires first shots in new tariffs offensive with 25% tax on most Brazil imports
The new tariffs, announced late on Wednesday, could eventually ensnare countries from India and China to the EU, Japan and South Korea
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European earnings growth seen strongest in 3 years as energy profits surge
Companies in Europe’s benchmark index STOXX 600 are forecast to report earnings growth of 16.7% in the second quarter, according to LSEG IBES data
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EU prosecutors indict four acting lawmakers over farm aid fraud
Last year, European prosecutors charged dozens of Greek stockbreeders with faking ownership of grazing land to claim millions of euros in EU subsidies with the
Google loses court fight against $854,250 Italian fine over gambling advertising
Google had challenged the fine handed out by an Italian administrative court in 2022, prompting that court to seek guidance from the Luxembourg-based Court of J
Oil eases as traders weigh US-Iran conflict risks
Brent crude futures were down 27 cents, or 0.32%, to $84.68 a barrel at 1011 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were down 11 cents, or 0.14%, to $7
Britain nationalises British Steel to protect domestic steelmaking
The move is the latest in a series of measures Britain has taken to support its steel industry, including a new set of tariffs and quotas to protect the sector
Sterling hovers around two-month high as fiscal concerns ease
Britain’s economy eked out minimal growth in May as the services industry expanded but other sectors shrank, suggesting fragile confidence among businesses
Two teenage boys shot in Pembroke
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Shortly before 10:25 pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Police received a report from staff at the Emergency Department of the King Edwar
CARICOM reparations body calls for decolonisation
Government has sought not to associate independence with its CARICOM plans, but this week a CARICOM body calling for reparations has coupled it with a call deco
BP proposes to close venturing arm, sell stakes in portfolio
CEO Meg O’Neill, who started in the top job in April, said earlier this month that BP needs to prioritise financial discipline by simplifying its portfolio, cut
French parliament votes on landmark assisted dying bill
The proposed legislation would, under strict conditions, allow a person who requests it to receive a lethal substance
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UK’s incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports
Mahmood has little economic policy experience and has taken a tough line on immigration, but she is further to the right in the governing Labour Party than Mili
Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final
The Atlanta Police Department has said it will have enhanced security in place, proactive measures that were the result of continual security assessment
Apple chasing AI chip company deals, The Information reports
Apple is looking to buy chip companies to bolster its efforts to make server processors for running AI
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Sheinbaum rejects DEA comments of “deadly connection” between her government and cartels
Sheinbaum said the DEA should focus its efforts on combating drug trafficking, distribution, and money laundering within the United States, which she described
Incoming UK budget office head sees higher interest rates and weaker growth than consensus
Britain’s exposure to the jump in energy prices caused by the Iran war could cause high inflation to become embedded in the economy for several years, Haskel to
Portugal says strategy, not just price, will decide TAP stake buyer
Portugal relaunched TAP’s long-delayed privatisation in July, aiming to sell a 44.9% stake to a strategic airline partner to strengthen its global reach and com
Trott injury ‘not serious’ says Cardiff boss Barry-Murphy
Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy has downplayed concerns over goalkeeper Nathan Trott after the Bermudian sat out the club’s opening pre-season fixtures.
Bermudian duo shine on opening day of Battle of Boca
Tariq Simons and Trey Mallory made a flawless start to their Battle of Boca wildcard campaigns in Florida to keep their hopes of a spot in Paraguay alive.
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Olympic Gold medallist Dame Flora Duffy announces retirement from triathlon
Olympic Gold Medallist and Bermudian icon Dame Flora Duffy has officially announced her retirement from triathlon.
She leaves the sport after thirty years ma
Unannounced sobriety checkpoints proposed under new legislation
MP Jarion Richardson, Shadow Minister for National Security, has tabled the Road Traffic and Motor Car Amendment Bill 2026.
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Nine EU nations urge funding cut for sports bodies including IOC over readmitting Russians
Addressed to European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef, the proposal targets major bodies including the IOC,
Google urges EU top court to back ruling scrapping $1.7 billion antitrust fine
The dispute reached the Court of Justice of the European Union after regulators appealed a 2024 General Court ruling that annulled the fine imposed on Google in
US launches new round of strikes against Iran as escalation threatens shipping
The strikes mark the latest escalation of attacks and counterattacks launched by the two sides as they vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz, which carried ab
Thames Water’s fate hangs on Burnham as cash runs out
Burnham, who will become Britain’s new Prime Minister within days, has previously argued that public ownership is the best option for Thames Water
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EU seals deal for drone production with Ukraine
Von der Leyen said the EU could offer advantages to Ukraine such as “huge technological and industrial capacity” and “safe and secure production sites”