• Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Iran Downed U.S. Helicopter and Vows to Retaliate — New York Times World - 16:57
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World - 16:57
• Many Feared Trapped Under Earthquake Rubble in Philippines — New York Times World - 16:47
• Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan — BBC World - 16:44
• Germany Drops Plan to Build Warplane With Allies, Hindering Push to Rearm — New York Times World - 16:28
• Drones Stray Into Neighboring Countries as Russia and Ukraine Battle — New York Times World - 16:09
• Billionaires’ Billions Are Increasing Faster Than Ever — New York Times World - 15:55
• Police call for calm amid fears planned protests in response to Belfast knife attack could lead to disorder – UK politics live — The Guardian - 15:51
• UK’s top retailers urge government to do more for jobless young people — The Guardian - 15:50
• Iran’s Soccer Federation Says Its World Cup Tickets Have Been Revoked — New York Times World - 15:37

The fragile pause in strikes between Israel and Iran after a call from President Trump, along with Israel's strategic dilemma and ongoing human rights concerns like the detention of a Palestinian doctor, define the complex regional landscape.

• Israel Halts Iran Strikes After Trump Claims Progress Toward Nuclear Talks, Officials Say — New York Times World -
• The 15-Hour Fight With Iran Showed the Bind Israel Is In — New York Times World -
• Israel puts Palestinian doctor in solitary confinement after 17 months held without charge — The Guardian -

• Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again — BBC World -
• Crew Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz — New York Times World -
• Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand — BBC World -

President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche as Attorney General and his mixed public reception at an NBA game highlight national political news, alongside local election dynamics in Los Angeles featuring Nithya Raman.

• One Is the Pope, the Other an Atheist. They Both Oppose Trump. — New York Times World -
• Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals — BBC World -
• Adam Schiff calls for Senate to ‘vigorously oppose’ Trump’s effort to make Todd Blanche his permanent attorney general – as it happened — The Guardian -

• Donald Trump given hostile reception as New York crowd boos and jeers president at NBA finals — The Guardian -
• Nithya Raman edges out Spencer Pratt to face Karen Bass in LA mayoral runoff — The Guardian -
• Trump nominates his ex-lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general — The Guardian -
• Nithya Raman: progressive who bested Spencer Pratt eyes Hollywood ending — The Guardian -

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces potential challenges from a by-election and internal cabinet disputes over defense spending, while new proposals for social media regulation and support for carers of seriously ill children are being considered.

• Why a U.K. By-Election in Makerfield Could Topple Prime Minister Keir Starmer — New York Times World -
• Rows over defence investment plan ‘have badly harmed cabinet relations’ — The Guardian -
• Is Keir Starmer trying to build a legacy or just getting on with the job? — The Guardian -

• Tuesday briefing: Is a social media ban in the UK enough to help protect young people? — The Guardian -
• Parents caring for seriously ill children in UK could get financial support under ‘Hugh’s law’ — The Guardian -
• Ministers could ban London councils ‘dumping’ homeless families miles away — The Guardian -

The suspension of ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan amid sexual misconduct allegations marks a significant development for international legal accountability.

• ICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating misconduct allegations — BBC World -
• ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan suspended amid sexual misconduct inquiry — The Guardian -
• I.C.C. Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Harassment Claims — New York Times World -

Investigations into NSW Labor donations and Melbourne students using AI in exams are prominent, alongside debates on preference deals with One Nation, criticism of misogynistic billboards, and housing affordability discussions.

• Australia news live: NSW Labor officials investigated over allegedly disguising donations to Minns; Melbourne students caught using AI in year 12 exam — The Guardian -
• Tony Abbott backs One Nation preference deal and says Liberals can’t just be a ‘little less woke than Labor’ — The Guardian -
• Jacinta Allan says Pauline Hanson ‘chooses to barrack for bullies’ over ‘ditch the witch’ billboard — The Guardian -

• Brisbane woman who gave lethal medication to terminally ill husband released on bail after murder charge — The Guardian -
• ABC began international search to replace Justin Stevens as news director without his knowledge — The Guardian -
• Barnaby Joyce claims people who ‘look like’ recent arrivals dominate auctions. Who is he talking about? — The Guardian -

Strengthening ties between China's Xi Jinping and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, Ukraine's optimistic outlook and potential royal visit, and concerns over EU steel quotas impacting Ukraine's industry reflect shifting global dynamics.

• Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up — BBC World -
• EU quota system ‘could kill Ukrainian steel industry’, boss says — The Guardian -
• ‘They are isolated … they are alone’: Zelenskyy on Russia, Putin’s lies – and fighting back — The Guardian -

• ‘We want to see him in Ukraine’: Zelenskyy hopes to invite King Charles on state visit — The Guardian -
• Kim Jong-un’s Triumph — New York Times World -

**Pharmaceutical giant GSK's significant $10.6 billion acquisition of US cancer treatment firm Nuvalent highlights a major move in the global healthcare market**.

• GSK to buy US cancer treatment firm Nuvalent for $10.6bn — The Guardian -

A historic cello belonging to artist John Constable being played after a century, the Booker Prize's new Quick Read initiative to boost adult literacy, and concerns over passenger behavior during airline emergencies reflect diverse cultural and social matters.

• Air passengers ‘risking lives by grabbing bags and filming in emergencies’ — The Guardian -
• Cello belonging to artist John Constable to be played for first time in 100 years — The Guardian -
• Booker prize launches new Quick Read in effort to boost adult reading crisis — The Guardian -

• The criminal cartels cashing in on the World Cup – podcast — The Guardian -
• French star Patrick Bruel held by police investigating new sexual assault allegations — The Guardian -

A powerful earthquake in the southern Philippines causing multiple fatalities, the passing of Pulitzer-winning historian Gordon S Wood, and a close election result in Peru round out global reports.

• Powerful earthquake in southern Philippines leaves at least 37 dead — The Guardian -
• Gordon S Wood, Pulitzer-prize winning historian, dies after being struck by a car in Rhode Island — The Guardian -
• Peru election result close as vote counting continues — BBC World -