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Sunday, July 26, 2026 — the most important stories, distilled and fact-checked

All News Based on 434 articles Updated Jul 26, 07:00 PM ET

Global political shifts, sports achievements, and ongoing conflicts dominate today's news

Key developments include political changes in Peru with Keiko Fujimori's party gaining Senate control ahead of her inauguration, and continued international tensions highlighted by Ukraine's strike on an Iranian-linked vessel. In sports, Jackson Koivun wins the 3M Open in his third professional start, and LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers. Domestically, UK government plans to tighten youth benefits and the Democratic National Committee's 2028 primary schedule spark debate. Additionally, UK and Ukrainian leaders emphasize ongoing support amid the conflict in Ukraine.

  • Keiko Fujimori’s Popular Force party secured the Senate presidency in Peru before her presidential inauguration on July 28.
  • Ukraine conducted a long-range strike in the Caspian Sea hitting an Iranian-linked commercial vessel and a Russian warship, resulting in one Iranian sailor's death.
  • Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open golf tournament with a record 25-under par in only his third professional start.
  • LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, joining a lineup including Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown.
  • The UK government plans to tighten youth benefit rules requiring training or voluntary work for continued payments.
  • UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met to reaffirm military cooperation and UK support for Ukraine.

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