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General News Today — July 26, 2026
Car Plows Into Crowd at Berlin Pride Event in Suspected Terror Attack and more — today's news signal.
Why 529 Accounts Make More Sense for Investing Than Trump Accounts
Most young children should have a Trump account. But that doesn’t mean families should prioritize saving in them.
Left-wing Democrats are on a winning run in the US - but can they defeat Republicans?
They have seen a flurry of recent wins, but Michigan will test their ability to win back working-class voters in crucial states.
Car Plows Into Crowd at Berlin Pride Event in Suspected Terror Attack
The police said the suspect was involved in local Islamic groups and that there was a “strong suspicion” it was an act of terrorism. At least one person was killed and 16 injured.
Car Plows Into People Near a Pride Event in Berlin, Killing at Least One
The police said a hunt for suspects was underway after the episode, which also injured at least 14 people, some seriously.
Norris on pole as Hamilton and Antonelli penalised
McLaren's Lando Norris takes his first grand prix pole position of 2026 in Hungary, as Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli are both given grid penalties.
Malaysia set to host F1 race in October
Malaysia is set to hold a grand prix in October as a replacement for the Bahrain race that was called off earlier this season.
General News Today — July 25, 2026
Colombia’s Trump-Endorsed President-Elect Was Once Investigated by U.S. Authorities and more — today's news signal.
Colombia’s Trump-Endorsed President-Elect Was Once Investigated by U.S. Authorities
While living in Miami, Colombia’s president-elect represented accused drug traffickers and money launderers. He himself was investigated by U.S. authorities, though never charged.
Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner
The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.
Claudia Winkleman's chat show ended after one series - can anyone replace Graham Norton?
Many considered Claudia Winkleman as Norton's successor, but her chat show ended after just one series.
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A Captain Calls This Yacht His Home. The Owner Is Selling It.
Gavin Bladen oversaw the construction of the luxury catamaran Hemisphere and has lived on it for 15 years. When it changes hands, he may be cast adrift.
Norris and McLaren almost perfect as Ferrari flounder in Hungary
Lando Norris' first grand prix win of 2026 was a long time coming as the mistakes piled up for Ferrari in Hungary, writes Andrew Benson.
Pogacar wins fifth Tour as Van der Poel takes stage
Slovenian Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time.
Berlin Pride Event Attacker Killed in Police Shootout, Officials Say
The confrontation with the suspect in what has been described as a likely act of Islamist terrorism occurred as a large-scale manhunt was underway, the authorities said.
Water returning to Gatwick Airport after major outage
Gatwick Airport has faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.
Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.
Trump Is Pushing Nuclear Energy, Including Saudi Deal. His Family and Supporters Could Benefit.
In some cases, no direct line can be drawn from the president’s domestic nuclear agenda to his family or close allies. But they have overlapping business ties that could position them for gains.
What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack
A police manhunt is under way after a suspect rammed a car into a crowd at a Pride event in the German capital on Saturday night.
Inside the Phone-Throwing Drama at the Troubled, Broke Democratic Party
The Democrats should be well positioned to make gains in this year’s midterms. But inside party headquarters, every week brings paranoia, worries about money and, on occasion, emotional eruptions.
Buttler at his best as Super Giants thrash Phoenix
Jos Buttler stars with 90 from 50 balls as Manchester Super Giants ease past Birmingham Phoenix at Old Trafford - winning by 87 runs in the men's Hundred.
Why 529 Accounts Make More Sense for Investing Than Trump Accounts
Most young children should have a Trump account. But that doesn’t mean families should prioritize saving in them.
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