NPR News: 07-26-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities and diplomatic withdrawals from Iran. In Europe, massive wildfires force over 200,000 evacuations in France and Spain, disrupting the Tour de France. The episode also reports on the Trump administration ending TPS for Haitians, Maine’s new Senate candidate, and protests in India leading to the education minister’s resignation.
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Iran war expansion and internal political uncertainty
Wildfires in southwestern Europe and impact on Tour de France
End of TPS for Haitians and deportation fears
Troy Jackson nominated as Maine's Democratic Senate candidate
India education minister resigns amid student protests
Brazil denies visas to U.S. State Department officials
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