Independent News & People Network Desk of News

Burnham calls on Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign over World Cup sell-off plans – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T12:18:51+00:00

The prime minister says that the current Fifa general secretary is ‘the wrong man to lead the organisation’The construction of a new Chinese “super-embassy” in London, which is set to be built near the Tower of London, can go ahead after a high court challenge against the decision to grant planning permission was dismissed, PA Media is reporting.The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association (RMCRA) brought legal action against the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Continue reading...

Discussion
•••

Man Accused of Spying for Iran at British Air Base in Cyprus

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-31T12:16:21+00:00

Rashad Sultanov, a dual British and Azerbaijani citizen, was arrested after accusations he surveilled the military installation, a hub for Mideast operations, and shared the details with the Revolutionary Guards.

Discussion
•••

Spain’s Sánchez blames trafficking gangs as estimated 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta with at least 34 dead – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T12:15:59+00:00

PM says criminals have misled people over a recent court ruling about those arriving in Spain via the seaSpanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez is now in Ceuta, accompanied by interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska.He first visited the Tarajal border crossing, and is now talking to officials from local authorities, border and police services. Continue reading...

Discussion
•••

Hull funeral director who left bodies to rot in mortuary jailed for 20 years

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T12:15:06+00:00

More than 80 loved ones spoke of horrors of learning about Robert Bush’s crimes, including mother of a miscarried babyA funeral director has been jailed for 20 years for leaving dozens of bodies – including a miscarried baby – “rotting” in his mortuary and giving bereaved families the wrong ashes.Robert Bush, the owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Services in Hull, pleaded guilty to 67 offences spanning 12 years and affecting hundreds of families, including 30 counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial. Continue reading...

Discussion
•••

EN DIRECT, Ceuta : plus de 60 000 migrants sont entrés depuis le Maroc ; l’Espagne dénonce une « attaque » contre « son intégrité territoriale »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-31T12:13:21+00:00

Le premier ministre espagnol, Pedro Sanchez, s’est rendu sur place dans une ambiance électrique, ciblant des rumeurs lancées par des « mafias de trafiquants d’être humains » d’être à l’origine de cet afflux. Le président de l’enclave autonome, qui a rendu public ce chiffre, dit « qu’il est impossible d’absorber cette pression ».

Discussion
•••

EN DIRECT, Ceuta : plus de 60 000 migrants sont entrés par le Maroc ; l’Espagne dénonce une « attaque » contre « son intégrité territoriale »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-31T12:13:20+00:00

Le premier ministre espagnol, Pedro Sanchez, s’est rendu sur place, dans une ambiance électrique, ciblant des rumeurs lancées par des « mafias de trafiquants d’être humains » qu’il accuse d’être à l’origine de cet afflux. Le président de l’enclave autonome, qui a rendu public ce chiffre, dit « qu’il est impossible d’absorber cette pression ».

Discussion
•••

EN DIRECT, Ceuta : 50 000 personnes sont entrées illégalement dans l’enclave, dont 37 500 sont déjà retournées au Maroc, selon le gouvernement espagnol

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-31T12:13:20+00:00

Le président de la ville autonome de Ceuta avait annoncé plus tôt dans la journée que 60 000 personnes étaient arrivées à Ceuta. Selon le quotidien « El Pais », 57 migrants sont morts en tentant de rejoindre le territoire à la nage.

Discussion
•••

Top Democrats accuse Republicans of becoming ‘gelatinous blobs’ on Iran war | First Thing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T12:11:26+00:00

Senators Warren and Van Hollen attack Republican ‘rubber stamps’ in Congress for surrendering authority to Trump. Plus, could AI take your job? Some workers in China already know the answerGood morning.Senior Democrats accused Republicans in the US Congress of becoming “gelatinous blobs” who will not stand up to Donald Trump and “rubber stamps” for his war on Iran.What else is happening in Washington? Trump has said a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and for Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza. However, briefings from both sides exposed disputes over its implementation that could

Discussion
•••

ДТЕК розпочав екологічну ініціативу "Трек Лелек", щоб досліджувати міграції птахів та покращувати будівництво електромереж

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-31T12:11:19+00:00

фото УНІАНКомпанія ДТЕК запустила екологічний проєкт "Трек Лелек", у межах якого десять молодих білих лелек отримали спеціальні трекери. Про це йдеться в повідомленні ДТЕК. "ДТЕК, найбільший інвестор...

Discussion
•••

AZNAURI увійшов до ТОП-5 найдинамічніших брендів світу

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-31T12:03:00+00:00

У 2026 році бренд AZNAURI увійшов до п’ятірки найдинамічніших брендів світу за версією The Millionaires' Club від Drinks International, продемонструвавши зростання продажів на 18,8%. Крім того, бренд здобув...

Discussion
•••

Trump to meet cabinet at Camp David as Iran war drags on – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T12:01:05+00:00

President grapples with finding a resolution to Middle East conflict that has pushed up gasoline prices ahead of vital midterm electionsSign up for the US Breaking News emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.President Donald Trump will convene a cabinet meeting later today at his ⁠Camp David retreat as he grapples with how to resolve his war against Iran.President Donald Trump has said he may pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney-general until senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office. The Republicans have demanded written assurances about the settlement of the presi

Discussion
•••

Huge great white spotted traveling up US and Canada as shark sightings surge

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T12:00:14+00:00

Contender, largest tagged male great white, heading north as overheating oceans alter range of several shark speciesThe largest tagged male great white shark in the Atlantic Ocean has been identified traveling up the US and Canada coastline amid a surge in sightings of sharks that are increasingly shifting their movement patterns due to the overheating of the oceans.The great white shark, named Contender, is nearly 14ft long and weighs more than 1,650lbs. The hulking fish has been pinged in several locations off North Carolina and Maine as he headed north for the summer, with Contender’s last

Discussion
•••

Испания направила войска на границу с Марокко после наплыва тысяч мигрантов

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-31T11:58:28+00:00

Испания направила армию для восстановления порядка на границе с Марокко в Сеуте, когда тысячи иммигрантов проникли в страну. Еще как минимум девять человек погибли при попытке пересечь границу, сообщает Associated Press.

Discussion
•••

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Markets end with marginal gains; Sensex up 166 pts, Nifty rises 66 pts to 24,383; Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, M&M top gainers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-31T11:57:41+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Highlights: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rose for the third consecutive day on Friday to close at a more than three-week high, tracking a sharp rally in Bajaj Finance and foreign fund inflows

Discussion
•••

At least 34 people die as thousands cross to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T11:49:17+00:00

Some drowned and others got caught up in crush, official says, as incident prompts criticism by other EU nationsEurope live – latest updatesAt least 34 people have died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after more than 40,000 migrants entered the tiny territory from Morocco in a matter of hours, triggering a political crisis for the Madrid government and unleashing a barrage of criticism from other EU countries.The large influx of people arriving in Ceuta by swimming across from neighbouring Morocco or scaling the high border fence has caught the city of 85,000 off guard and resulte

Discussion
•••

ITC profit falls as cigarette tax hike weighs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-31T11:45:57+00:00

The consumer goods ‌major, home to ‌brands ⁠such as Aashirvaad flour and ⁠Bingo chips, said profit fell to ₹3,579 crore ($375.24 million) ​in the ‌first quarter ended June 30, from ₹4,911 crore a year earlier

Discussion
•••

Вигівський анонсував додаткові виплати поліцейським, прикордонникам і нацгвардійцям

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-31T11:43:00+00:00

Міністр заявив, що накази про виплати вже перебувають на державній реєстрації, після чого будуть опубліковані та набудуть чинності.

Discussion
•••

Archbishop of Canterbury vows to support £100m pledge helping communities affected by enslavement

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T11:38:46+00:00

During her first visit to Ghana, Dame Sarah Mullally expressed regret and said the controversial fund symbolises the Christian belief in repentanceAt a former British castle where thousands of enslaved Africans were held before being shipped across the Atlantic, the archbishop of Canterbury expressed “lament” for the Church of England’s involvement in transatlantic chattel slavery and reaffirmed her commitment to a controversial £100m fund for affected communities.Dame Sarah Mullally made the comments on Thursday during a visit to the Cape Coast castle, a 17th-century fortress that was built b

Discussion
•••

Govt approves National Offshore Exploration Scheme

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-31T11:35:23+00:00

The Scheme is also expected to stimulate significant investments across the exploration and production value chain

Discussion
•••

Construction of Chinese ‘super-embassy’ to go ahead after High Court upholds planning decision – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-31T11:34:55+00:00

A challenge against the decision to grant planning permission was dismissedThe construction of a new Chinese “super-embassy” in London, which is set to be built near the Tower of London, can go ahead after a high court challenge against the decision to grant planning permission was dismissed, PA Media is reporting.The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association (RMCRA) brought legal action against the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Continue reading...

Discussion
•••

Migrants overrun a Spanish outpost, stirring White House outrage

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-07-31T11:32:19+00:00

Widely circulated video showed thousands of Moroccans storming into a Spanish outpost in North Africa. The White House condemned Spain as weak on immigration.

Discussion
•••
news

Editorial wall of the news flow

A query on the internal database produces an ordered selection of articles, ready for reading and discussion.