*Top World News Headlines - Saturday, July 26, 2026*Here are the biggest stories making headlines today:*1. Middle East conflict spreads*- *Iran war widens*: Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations in Jizan and Yanbu along the Red Sea, while Iran accused Ukraine of striking an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, killing 1 sailor.- *US pauses strikes*: The US military halted its 13-night streak of strikes on Iran. Trump advisers cited concerns about expanding the conflict, defense stockpiles, and energy supplies. US naval blockade on Iran #&34;remains in full effect#&34;.- *Yemen truce collapses*: Saudi-led coalition bombed Houthi positions in Hodeidah after the 2022 ceasefire broke down this month. Oil prices rose above $100/barrel this week amid shipping disruptions. eef63dd8*2. Berlin Pride attack*- One person killed and 17 injured after a vehicle drove into crowds near Berlin's Tiergarten during Christopher Street Day celebrations.- Police identified an Islamist suspect known to them and are seeking his arrest. 8 of the injured are in serious condition, 3 life-threatening. ccaa*3. Ukraine-Russia developments*- *Zelenskiy alleges escalation*: Says Russia is preparing to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops, with preparations in Voronezh region since June.- *Caspian strikes*: Zelenskiy praised #&34;long-range strikes#&34; in the Caspian Sea targeting vessels shipping military cargo. He also accused Russia of passing satellite imagery of Gulf and US bases to Iran.- *Zaporizhzhia attack*: 12 killed, including 5 children, in a drone attack on a holiday camp in Russian-held Zaporizhzhia. 6be6eef6eb6ac836*4. Global politics & health*- *Brazil election*: Flavio Bolsonaro launched his presidential campaign to challenge Lula in October, with support from Milei and Netanyahu. Polls show Lula leading 48% to 43%.- *Ebola in Congo*: Confirmed cases surpass 3,000 with 1,354 deaths. Health workers at a treatment center went on strike over payment issues.- *US trade*: Australia PM Albanese to raise concerns with Trump over new 12.5% US tariffs on Australia and 37 other nations over forced labor claims. 9ca57cde42261dd0*5. Other news*- *UK*: Andy Burnham became new UK Prime Minister after Labour leadership change.- *Sports*: Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup 1-0 vs Argentina in extra time at New York-New Jersey Stadium.- *Climate*: WHO reports wildfires burned 2.2M hectares across Europe in 2025, up 57% in 4 years.

Published Jul 26,2026

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