(Friday 11 July 2025) – At the start of the week, much of the global news was dominated by the flash floods in Texas. Israel’s Netanyahu suggested Trump should win a Nobel Peace Prize this week, just ahead of his arrival in Washington for a meeting aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel’s defence minister says he has instructed its military to prepare a plan to move all Palestinians in Gaza into a camp in the south of the territory, according to reports from Israeli media. It comes as reports emerge of more Israeli attacks on Palestinians waiting for food.
In Europe, the ongoing heatwave leads the news, with wildfires and health warnings sweeping the continent. The UK is set for its third heatwave of the summer from this weekend.
French President Macron is on a three-day state visit to the UK, marking the first from an EU leader since Brexit. He is set to meet with politicians and the royals.
This week so far …
In the UK and Europe, a heatwave is sweeping the continent, with record temperatures being hit and health warnings being issued. Temperatures in the UK could hit 40C this week as France and Spain also consider work-from-home orders.
The British PM is set to face a crucial vote on Tuesday as despite his U-turn on his controversial welfare bill, many Labour backbenchers want the PM to go further in protecting disabled people and their benefits.
Glastonbury has been making international headlines after English punk duo Bob Vylan chanted “death to IDF” – the BBC, Glastonbury, are now facing international backlash. The US has revoked the duo’s visas.
In the Middle East, at least 20 Palestinians were killed by Israel after it bombed a popular cafe on the seafront.
In the USA, Trump’s tax and spending bill is being debated ahead of a 4 July deadline. It’s not clear if the bill will pass, especially in its current form, as it could add 3 trillion USD to US debt.