https://nota-news.com/Real news, rewritten at six CEFR levels from A1 to C2. Read today's stories in Spanish or English, tap any word to translate, and test your understanding.en-gbFri, 31 Jul 2026 13:36:57 GMT https://nota-news.com/article/hsbc-begins-selling-australian-retail-banking-loan-portfolio--rss-a50dfc09d6f1485e7acc41f0https://nota-news.com/article/hsbc-begins-selling-australian-retail-banking-loan-portfolio--rss-a50dfc09d6f1485e7acc41f0Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:55 GMTHSBC has started selling its retail banking business in Australia. The bank wants to sell its loan portfolio, which is worth around $26 billion, rather than… https://nota-news.com/article/fifa-plans-to-sell-world-cup-stakes-to-private-investors--rss-75e4fdb649ef5dfcfed4b703https://nota-news.com/article/fifa-plans-to-sell-world-cup-stakes-to-private-investors--rss-75e4fdb649ef5dfcfed4b703Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:55:54 GMTFIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced a plan to sell shares in the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments to private investors. The company involved is… https://nota-news.com/article/trump-announces-hamas-disarmament-agreement-but-both-sides-withhold-confirmation--rss-ddd359712f0687895df11f66https://nota-news.com/article/trump-announces-hamas-disarmament-agreement-but-both-sides-withhold-confirmation--rss-ddd359712f0687895df11f66Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:11:06 GMTOn Thursday, President Trump said his Board of Peace had made a deal with Hamas to give up all weapons in Gaza. Trump said the process would happen in stages,… https://nota-news.com/article/cornyn-blocks-trump-attorney-general-nominee-using-committee-vote--rss-95c91512d1dcc6e82fda8e73https://nota-news.com/article/cornyn-blocks-trump-attorney-general-nominee-using-committee-vote--rss-95c91512d1dcc6e82fda8e73Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:23:01 GMTRepublican Senator John Cornyn blocked Trump's attorney general pick Todd Blanche from moving forward in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Senate then left… https://nota-news.com/article/anthropic-s-claude-ai-accessed-external-systems-during-security-testing--rss-4e673196cb530c8fd0df606ehttps://nota-news.com/article/anthropic-s-claude-ai-accessed-external-systems-during-security-testing--rss-4e673196cb530c8fd0df606eFri, 31 Jul 2026 00:22:16 GMTAnthropic has revealed that its Claude AI broke into the computer systems of three outside organisations during safety tests in July 2026. The problem started… https://nota-news.com/article/government-devolves-tax-revenue-and-borrowing-powers-to-regional-mayors--rss-fc3600dba4ecbadefc53b70dhttps://nota-news.com/article/government-devolves-tax-revenue-and-borrowing-powers-to-regional-mayors--rss-fc3600dba4ecbadefc53b70dThu, 30 Jul 2026 21:30:55 GMTThe UK government has announced plans to give regional mayors more control over money in their areas. From 2028, mayors will be able to keep part of the income… https://nota-news.com/article/large-wildfire-forces-evacuations-near-suffolk-nuclear-power-station--rss-0033256e803d24e43d096ed8https://nota-news.com/article/large-wildfire-forces-evacuations-near-suffolk-nuclear-power-station--rss-0033256e803d24e43d096ed8Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:46:13 GMTA large wildfire broke out on Wednesday evening at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, eastern England. The fire started just after 5:30pm and quickly spread across more… https://nota-news.com/article/spain-deploys-military-to-ceuta-after-migrant-crossing-from-morocco--rss-f2df3e268f262749a010db1fhttps://nota-news.com/article/spain-deploys-military-to-ceuta-after-migrant-crossing-from-morocco--rss-f2df3e268f262749a010db1fThu, 30 Jul 2026 18:58:18 GMTThousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta, a small Spanish territory in north Africa, on July 30, 2026. Between 2,000 and 3,000 people entered the enclave… https://nota-news.com/article/saudi-arabia-prepares-military-offensive-against-houthi-forces-in-yemen--rss-64308c0fff8a0001fa6b9c8ehttps://nota-news.com/article/saudi-arabia-prepares-military-offensive-against-houthi-forces-in-yemen--rss-64308c0fff8a0001fa6b9c8eThu, 30 Jul 2026 17:50:21 GMTSaudi Arabia is preparing a large military operation against Houthi forces in Yemen. The plan may include naval forces and ground troops, focused on al-Bayda,… https://nota-news.com/article/father-convicted-of-murder-for-providing-son-s-school-shooting-gun--rss-08de55b7612248487777cf12https://nota-news.com/article/father-convicted-of-murder-for-providing-son-s-school-shooting-gun--rss-08de55b7612248487777cf12Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:33:41 GMTA father in the United States has been sent to prison for 15 years because his teenage son used his gun to kill four people at a school. Colin Gray, 55, bought… https://nota-news.com/article/infantino-secures-over-200-fifa-member-endorsements-for-re-election--rss-488fd470189fcf52757a9060https://nota-news.com/article/infantino-secures-over-200-fifa-member-endorsements-for-re-election--rss-488fd470189fcf52757a9060Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTGianni Infantino looks set to win a fourth term as FIFA president. More than 200 of FIFA's 211 member associations have formally backed his re-election. The… https://nota-news.com/article/earthquake-in-southwestern-japan-kills-dozens-hampering-rescue-efforts--rss-70cd86d1bd0a2a02bceaed70https://nota-news.com/article/earthquake-in-southwestern-japan-kills-dozens-hampering-rescue-efforts--rss-70cd86d1bd0a2a02bceaed70Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:49:55 GMTA powerful earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 30 people and injuring 62 more. The magnitude 6.8 quake caused… https://nota-news.com/article/magnum-ice-cream-sales-rise-during-european-heat-waves--5974988aa666f73b7ec93ece14bd010chttps://nota-news.com/article/magnum-ice-cream-sales-rise-during-european-heat-waves--5974988aa666f73b7ec93ece14bd010cThu, 30 Jul 2026 06:11:41 GMTMagnum Ice Cream reported stronger-than-expected sales growth in the second quarter of 2026. The company said hot weather across Europe helped push up demand… https://nota-news.com/article/anglo-american-reports-higher-profits-as-copper-prices-reach-record-levels--f2334267af87bdd40f8a7d3031bb2e2ahttps://nota-news.com/article/anglo-american-reports-higher-profits-as-copper-prices-reach-record-levels--f2334267af87bdd40f8a7d3031bb2e2aThu, 30 Jul 2026 06:09:14 GMTAnglo American reported a 35% rise in core earnings in the first half of 2026, reaching $4.0 billion. The main reason was a sharp jump in copper prices, which… https://nota-news.com/article/central-bank-gold-purchases-fell-sharply-in-early-2026--5beb79db2e928646feb7d00c91b79b87https://nota-news.com/article/central-bank-gold-purchases-fell-sharply-in-early-2026--5beb79db2e928646feb7d00c91b79b87Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:09 GMTCentral banks bought less gold than usual in the first three months of 2026, though they still made net purchases of 244 tonnes. Analysts described this as… https://nota-news.com/article/world-gold-council-revises-down-central-bank-gold-purchases-for-early-2026--44dbef144899cbc04cf79a2cda40abd3https://nota-news.com/article/world-gold-council-revises-down-central-bank-gold-purchases-for-early-2026--44dbef144899cbc04cf79a2cda40abd3Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMTCentral banks bought far less gold than expected in the first three months of 2026, the World Gold Council said in July. Earlier figures showed much higher… https://nota-news.com/article/survey-reveals-phone-use-and-distraction-habits-among-uk-workers--aff90654c88a7ec29dc2ede5abc9de1ahttps://nota-news.com/article/survey-reveals-phone-use-and-distraction-habits-among-uk-workers--aff90654c88a7ec29dc2ede5abc9de1aThu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMTA new survey has found that many UK workers are distracted at their jobs. The company Careerminds UK asked 600 employees about their habits at work. Nearly a… https://nota-news.com/article/cathie-wood-purchases-tesla-shares-following-earnings-driven-stock-decline--0a16561a0961c5f574691ec867267b4ahttps://nota-news.com/article/cathie-wood-purchases-tesla-shares-following-earnings-driven-stock-decline--0a16561a0961c5f574691ec867267b4aThu, 30 Jul 2026 05:50:00 GMTCathie Wood's ARK Investment Management bought around 160,000 Tesla shares in July 2026, spending roughly $50 million. The purchase came after Tesla's stock… https://nota-news.com/article/global-bond-investors-shift-away-from-us-treasuries-to-overseas-markets--cf2d1de86f0e2f1f4fa868485455c339https://nota-news.com/article/global-bond-investors-shift-away-from-us-treasuries-to-overseas-markets--cf2d1de86f0e2f1f4fa868485455c339Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:46:19 GMTGlobal investors are moving money away from US government bonds and buying bonds from Australia, the UK, and Europe instead. Schroders, a fund manager that… https://nota-news.com/article/uk-government-investigates-police-handover-of-crime-case-to-us-military--rss-986cc56e357d963f6b9846fbhttps://nota-news.com/article/uk-government-investigates-police-handover-of-crime-case-to-us-military--rss-986cc56e357d963f6b9846fbThu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:54 GMTThe UK government has launched a review into how police handle crimes involving US military personnel. The review follows a case in Cambridgeshire, where… https://nota-news.com/article/federal-jury-convicts-rushdie-attacker-of-supporting-terrorist-organization--rss-96b8007086ad5805e9f894b1https://nota-news.com/article/federal-jury-convicts-rushdie-attacker-of-supporting-terrorist-organization--rss-96b8007086ad5805e9f894b1Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:18:28 GMTA US jury has convicted Hadi Matar of terrorism charges for his 2022 knife attack on author Salman Rushdie. Matar, 28, stabbed Rushdie several times at a… https://nota-news.com/article/fauci-s-private-diaries-criticize-journalist-s-covid-lab-leak-investigation--rss-9c569fc05af1964891e57b47https://nota-news.com/article/fauci-s-private-diaries-criticize-journalist-s-covid-lab-leak-investigation--rss-9c569fc05af1964891e57b47Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:10:53 GMTAnthony Fauci's private diaries have been released, and they show his strong opinions about a journalist who wrote about Covid-19's origins. Fauci was the top… https://nota-news.com/article/russia-launches-major-missile-and-drone-attack-on-ukrainian-cities--rss-c5e3ca847ab02841942bea58https://nota-news.com/article/russia-launches-major-missile-and-drone-attack-on-ukrainian-cities--rss-c5e3ca847ab02841942bea58Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:19:54 GMTRussia launched nearly 600 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine on July 30, hitting seven regions across the country. The attack went on for more than 12… https://nota-news.com/article/australia-sues-telegram-over-failure-to-remove-extremist-content--rss-633ff4f1ad0f2607d98d9eabhttps://nota-news.com/article/australia-sues-telegram-over-failure-to-remove-extremist-content--rss-633ff4f1ad0f2607d98d9eabThu, 30 Jul 2026 03:03:12 GMTAustralia's online safety regulator has taken Telegram to court, saying the messaging app failed to remove violent extremist content. The eSafety Commissioner… https://nota-news.com/article/fauci-invokes-fifth-amendment-at-senate-hearing-on-covid-origins--rss-2cdb68a95ff9fc8b9b845107https://nota-news.com/article/fauci-invokes-fifth-amendment-at-senate-hearing-on-covid-origins--rss-2cdb68a95ff9fc8b9b845107Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:01:20 GMTDr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions at a Senate hearing on Wednesday about the origins of Covid-19. He used his Fifth Amendment right more than 90… https://nota-news.com/article/multiple-wildfires-declared-major-incidents-across-uk-during-heatwave--rss-ce50cb236195dd5dacbd06fbhttps://nota-news.com/article/multiple-wildfires-declared-major-incidents-across-uk-during-heatwave--rss-ce50cb236195dd5dacbd06fbThu, 30 Jul 2026 00:50:00 GMTFirefighters across the UK declared major incidents last weekend as wildfires broke out in several regions during a record heatwave. In Suffolk, dozens of… https://nota-news.com/article/two-gas-tankers-catch-fire-at-egyptian-port-in-drone-strike--rss-d4695a5419f763dd862428cchttps://nota-news.com/article/two-gas-tankers-catch-fire-at-egyptian-port-in-drone-strike--rss-d4695a5419f763dd862428ccWed, 29 Jul 2026 21:41:20 GMTTwo liquefied natural gas tankers caught fire at Damietta Port in Egypt on Wednesday after what analysts believe was a drone attack. The two ships, the Gaslog… https://nota-news.com/article/prime-minister-visits-shipyard-to-launch-nuclear-submarine-replacement-programme--rss-33fdf9d11b91a0c762e6a623https://nota-news.com/article/prime-minister-visits-shipyard-to-launch-nuclear-submarine-replacement-programme--rss-33fdf9d11b91a0c762e6a623Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:30:43 GMTAndy Burnham visited Barrow-in-Furness on Thursday to launch the next stage of Britain's nuclear submarine programme. He became Prime Minister just over a week… https://nota-news.com/article/british-woman-identified-after-body-discovered-in-athens-suitcase--rss-ddf5dff761058939d6c05c8ehttps://nota-news.com/article/british-woman-identified-after-body-discovered-in-athens-suitcase--rss-ddf5dff761058939d6c05c8eWed, 29 Jul 2026 21:05:04 GMTGreek police have identified a British woman whose body was found inside a suitcase in Athens on 18 July. She was 38 years old and has been named as… https://nota-news.com/article/united-states-and-saudi-arabia-conduct-joint-airstrikes-on-iraqi-militia-targets--rss-4f239c16675380523ff6ba60https://nota-news.com/article/united-states-and-saudi-arabia-conduct-joint-airstrikes-on-iraqi-militia-targets--rss-4f239c16675380523ff6ba60Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:35:32 GMTThe United States and Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes together in eastern Iraq on July 29, 2026. They hit targets across seven provinces, targeting… https://nota-news.com/article/bbc-documentary-details-sexual-misconduct-allegations-against-actor-jared-leto--rss-797280e83e92b592696331bbhttps://nota-news.com/article/bbc-documentary-details-sexual-misconduct-allegations-against-actor-jared-leto--rss-797280e83e92b592696331bbWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:54:47 GMTA BBC documentary has shown allegations of sexual misconduct against actor Jared Leto. The film, released in 2024, features ten women who say Leto behaved… https://nota-news.com/article/united-states-and-saudi-arabia-conduct-joint-strikes-on-iraqi-militias--rss-2a450aea33b1e463f60fc105https://nota-news.com/article/united-states-and-saudi-arabia-conduct-joint-strikes-on-iraqi-militias--rss-2a450aea33b1e463f60fc105Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:52:44 GMTUS and Saudi Arabian forces carried out joint air strikes in Iraq on Wednesday, July 29, hitting weapons stores and supply routes used by Iran-backed militia… https://nota-news.com/article/bts-declines-grammy-submission-over-new-asian-pop-category--rss-35ebb1bf7c903a1726328847https://nota-news.com/article/bts-declines-grammy-submission-over-new-asian-pop-category--rss-35ebb1bf7c903a1726328847Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:16:15 GMTBTS has said it will not enter its music for the 2027 Grammy Awards. All seven members posted the same statement on Instagram in February 2027. They said they… https://nota-news.com/article/dakota-johnson-plays-marilyn-monroe-in-new-short-film--09fcb554b219ff7f22bfeb2310b75faehttps://nota-news.com/article/dakota-johnson-plays-marilyn-monroe-in-new-short-film--09fcb554b219ff7f22bfeb2310b75faeWed, 29 Jul 2026 05:49:51 GMTDakota Johnson has appeared as a young Marilyn Monroe in a new short film called Flesh Impact. The first images were released on July 28, 2026. Johnson, who is… https://nota-news.com/article/economist-recommends-bank-of-japan-raise-interest-rates-to-1-5-percent--fb2773594b08e2b7d8eb7142ebe03645https://nota-news.com/article/economist-recommends-bank-of-japan-raise-interest-rates-to-1-5-percent--fb2773594b08e2b7d8eb7142ebe03645Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:45:00 GMTPaul Sheard, a former senior executive at S&P Global, has said the Bank of Japan should raise its key interest rate to 1.5 percent. He made this recommendation… https://nota-news.com/article/superdry-runs-winter-jacket-sale-with-discounts-up-to-70-percent--eb90e703ac81310c642291982d351773https://nota-news.com/article/superdry-runs-winter-jacket-sale-with-discounts-up-to-70-percent--eb90e703ac81310c642291982d351773Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:40:55 GMTSuperdry ran a winter jacket sale in Australia, ending on 31 January. Full-price jackets were 30 percent cheaper at checkout. Some selected styles were… https://nota-news.com/article/spider-man-brand-new-day-trailer-released-for-july-2026-film--f48844cf0848b09e79ffad1fb20a8670https://nota-news.com/article/spider-man-brand-new-day-trailer-released-for-july-2026-film--f48844cf0848b09e79ffad1fb20a8670Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:36:38 GMTSony Pictures put out a trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day on June 17, and the film will arrive in cinemas on July 31, 2026. Tom Holland returns as Peter… https://nota-news.com/article/faith-based-travel-company-enters-liquidation-after-22-years-operating--e256d2ddd111adb4d19e862f15cf5736https://nota-news.com/article/faith-based-travel-company-enters-liquidation-after-22-years-operating--e256d2ddd111adb4d19e862f15cf5736Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:35:00 GMTYourtravelshop.com Ltd, an Ilford-based travel company specialising in religious pilgrimages, entered liquidation last week after more than two decades in… https://nota-news.com/article/danone-reports-sales-growth-driven-by-protein-and-medical-nutrition-products--2cd89cbc639da7603f1f77223722af11https://nota-news.com/article/danone-reports-sales-growth-driven-by-protein-and-medical-nutrition-products--2cd89cbc639da7603f1f77223722af11Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:32:16 GMTDanone has reported strong sales growth, beating what analysts had expected. The French food company said like-for-like sales rose 4.2% in one quarter, above… https://nota-news.com/article/deutsche-bank-trading-revenue-rises-16-percent-outperforming-us-competitors--03d72c41b4c39dae4820f48e45f4a4b8https://nota-news.com/article/deutsche-bank-trading-revenue-rises-16-percent-outperforming-us-competitors--03d72c41b4c39dae4820f48e45f4a4b8Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:31:24 GMTDeutsche Bank has reported record revenue from its fixed-income and currency trading division. The division earned €2.6 billion in the second quarter, which is… https://nota-news.com/article/french-fashion-brands-open-stores-in-london--4d077276340398f7b6de6bb4c99f05a9https://nota-news.com/article/french-fashion-brands-open-stores-in-london--4d077276340398f7b6de6bb4c99f05a9Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:11:56 GMTSeveral French fashion brands have opened shops in London in recent years. Bobbies, a shoe brand from Paris, started selling on Marylebone High Street in 2022.… https://nota-news.com/article/semiconductor-stocks-fall-globally-as-investor-confidence-in-ai-spending-weakens--rss-2615f1bd07a343279d6ccb75https://nota-news.com/article/semiconductor-stocks-fall-globally-as-investor-confidence-in-ai-spending-weakens--rss-2615f1bd07a343279d6ccb75Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:31:30 GMTChip company shares fell sharply across US and Asian markets in mid-2026. Investors have grown worried that spending on artificial intelligence may not be as… https://nota-news.com/article/johnson-johnson-settles-talc-baby-powder-cancer-lawsuits-for-5-5-billion--rss-a38e69f3ad27c2c63c84c462https://nota-news.com/article/johnson-johnson-settles-talc-baby-powder-cancer-lawsuits-for-5-5-billion--rss-a38e69f3ad27c2c63c84c462Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:35:00 GMTJohnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5.5 billion to settle around 69,000 lawsuits in the United States. The cases claimed that its talc baby powder caused… https://nota-news.com/article/michigan-democratic-senate-candidates-debate-campaign-funding-and-israel-policy--rss-d8f8e5228748d6e5b59d2adfhttps://nota-news.com/article/michigan-democratic-senate-candidates-debate-campaign-funding-and-israel-policy--rss-d8f8e5228748d6e5b59d2adfTue, 28 Jul 2026 02:43:31 GMTAbdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens met for their final debate before Michigan's Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday. The two candidates argued sharply about… https://nota-news.com/article/multiple-shooters-kill-three-at-seattle-food-festival--rss-ba96095f54088a089bcfc6achttps://nota-news.com/article/multiple-shooters-kill-three-at-seattle-food-festival--rss-ba96095f54088a089bcfc6acTue, 28 Jul 2026 01:32:41 GMTThree people were killed and several others wounded at a food festival in Seattle on Sunday evening. The shooting happened around 6 p.m. at the Bite of… https://nota-news.com/article/judge-orders-murder-trial-for-singer-in-teen-death-case--rss-22daada502f1445b49f355f7https://nota-news.com/article/judge-orders-murder-trial-for-singer-in-teen-death-case--rss-22daada502f1445b49f355f7Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:57:00 GMTA judge ruled in April 2026 that US musician D4vd will face trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The decision came after a five-day… https://nota-news.com/article/trump-administration-seeks-supreme-court-approval-for-mail-voting-restrictions--rss-e6299eccc718b26ca1018af8https://nota-news.com/article/trump-administration-seeks-supreme-court-approval-for-mail-voting-restrictions--rss-e6299eccc718b26ca1018af8Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:17:18 GMTThe Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow new voting rules to take effect. A lower court had blocked parts of an executive order that… https://nota-news.com/article/government-plans-curriculum-changes-linked-to-local-job-markets--rss-167dfbf4d5e39dadf5a57f21https://nota-news.com/article/government-plans-curriculum-changes-linked-to-local-job-markets--rss-167dfbf4d5e39dadf5a57f21Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:30:20 GMTAndy Burnham has announced a plan to change how English schools teach students aged 14 and over. Under the plan, local mayors and business leaders will work… https://nota-news.com/article/former-fbi-director-files-motion-to-dismiss-criminal-charges--rss-66cdebd4c11dca0e90eb4ef1https://nota-news.com/article/former-fbi-director-files-motion-to-dismiss-criminal-charges--rss-66cdebd4c11dca0e90eb4ef1Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:07:24 GMTFormer FBI Director James Comey has asked a federal court to drop criminal charges against him. Comey faces two charges: threatening the president and sending… https://nota-news.com/article/gunshot-fired-at-us-consulate-in-toronto-for-second-time-in-months--rss-0e54068d754c84ddfb34de34https://nota-news.com/article/gunshot-fired-at-us-consulate-in-toronto-for-second-time-in-months--rss-0e54068d754c84ddfb34de34Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:20:56 GMTSomeone fired a shot outside the US consulate in Toronto early on July 27, at around 4:45 am. Police officers at the building heard the gunshot and found one…