Morning news brief
This NPR "Morning News Brief" for 29 July 2026, hosted by Michel Martin and Leila Fadel, rounds up two separate top stories rather than delving into a single narrative in depth.
– President Trump met separately with the leaders of Ukraine and Israel on Tuesday at the White House.
– A severe heatwave in Europe is threatening firefighters' efforts to contain ongoing wildfires in France and Spain.
- Trump held White House talks with Ukraine's and Israel's leaders.
- Heatwave hampers wildfire-fighting efforts in France and Spain.
- Brief covers only headline summaries; full audio was pending release.