General News Today — July 30, 2026
Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian, Polish PM says and more — today's news signal.
As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe, Poland's Prime Minister has stated that a missile that left a crater deep inside the country was likely of Russian origin. This development comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and the West, and is likely to further strain relations between the two. In other news, there are changes happening in the world of sports, with England appointing a new Test cricket coach and Joe Root returning as captain, while Newcastle United is set to see a change in management with Eddie Howe expected to leave the club.
In other developments, the music industry is abuzz with the announcement of the Mercury Prize nominations, with Olivia Dean making the cut and Lily Allen being snubbed. Meanwhile, in the world of work, comedian and actor Sheridan Burnham has highlighted the challenges of virtual interviews, suggesting that they often fail to give employers a sense of a candidate's personality. These stories and more will be explored in depth throughout our coverage today, bringing you the latest news and updates from around the world.
Today's signal:
• Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian, Polish PM says (bbc.co.uk)
• Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham (bbc.co.uk)
• Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize list (bbc.co.uk)
• England appoints new Test cricket coach as Joe Root returns as captain (bbc.co.uk)
• Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain (bbc.co.uk)
• Howe to leave Newcastle with Jaissle expected to replace him (bbc.co.uk)