US-EU Ink Major Trade Deal Amid Global Heatwaves and Humanitarian Crises – 7/28/2025, 6:21:11 AM

Major global news as of July 28, 2025, includes extreme heat across the United States, a major US-EU trade deal, a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and significant incidents in Germany and the Mediterranean region.

• United States: Over 170 million Americans are under heat alerts, with “feels like” temperatures surpassing 110°F in some areas[1].
• Michigan, US: A suspect faces terrorism charges after 11 people were stabbed at a Walmart[1].
• US-EU Relations: President Trump and the head of the European Union have agreed on a major trade deal during talks in Edinburgh, Scotland[1].
• Gaza Crisis: Israel has begun air-dropping food and medical supplies into Gaza amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. Some organizations accuse these airdrops of being insufficient or part of a “deliberate starvation strategy”[1][2][4].
• Germany: A train derailment in southern Germany has resulted in at least three deaths and over 50 injuries; rescue operations are ongoing[4].
• Turkey and Greece: Wildfires have killed more than a thousand people and scorched thousands of acres[1].
• Morocco and Spain: A new wave of Moroccan migrants, including minors, has arrived in Spain. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns of a possible grain production collapse in Morocco[2].
• Philippines: The Senate has opened its first regular session of the 20th Congress[3].
• Other notable headlines:
  • A small plane crash off California has left three dead[1].
  • The search continues in Arkansas for a suspect in a double homicide of a couple hiking with their children[1].
  • Jeffrey Epstein case: Lawmakers are urging the release of more files related to his conviction and associates[1][4].
  • Hezbollah: Reports indicate a senior commander has been killed by Israeli forces[4].
  • Anti-gentrification protests and civil unrest in Mexico[4].
  • Beyoncé surprised fans with a Destiny’s Child reunion at the end of her tour[1].
  • Baseball Hall of Fame inducted five new members[1].

These headlines reflect significant geopolitical, humanitarian, and domestic developments worldwide, with ongoing crises in the US, Middle East, and Europe receiving particular attention.