• Australia news live: Barnaby Joyce dogged by Tommy Robinson questions – and by a dog – in spiky ABC interview — The Guardian - 22:51
• ‘Front groups and fellow travelers’: state department attacks US left over Cuba — The Guardian - 22:50
• US military launches further strikes on Iran after Trump says Tehran ‘will pay’ for killing soldiers – Middle East crisis live — The Guardian - 22:49
• Trump exploring additional tariffs on Canada for wildfire smoke impacts in US, White House officials says – US politics live — The Guardian - 22:44
• United Airlines says it will ‘look into’ worker’s threat to call ICE in viral video — The Guardian - 22:40
• Five people die in attempt to save struggling swimmer in Ohio river — The Guardian - 22:31
• Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says — The Guardian - 22:27
• Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports — BBC World - 22:26
• Healey made chancellor, Miliband named foreign secretary and Yvette Cooper becomes health secretary as Burnham picks cabinet – UK politics as it happened — The Guardian - 22:23
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World - 22:13

A tense regional situation is unfolding with Iran declaring full-scale war after US attacks, which have led to US military casualties and rising oil prices, while Houthi forces blockade the Red Sea and Hamas names a new leader. Despite the escalation, diplomacy remains a possibility as both sides acknowledge a 'wake up moment' for negotiations.

• Houthis in Yemen Declare Red Sea Blockade on Saudi Arabia — New York Times World -
• Hamas names new leader as Kuwait says it is under fire from Iran – Middle East crisis live — The Guardian -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -

• Iran’s president says country is in ‘full-scale war’ after expansion of US attacks — The Guardian -
• Another U.S. Service Member Is Killed as Iran War Expands — New York Times World -
• First Thing: US continues attacks on Iran ‘in honor’ of dead service members | Martin Belam — The Guardian -
• Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader — BBC World -
• Rubio Says That U.S. Is Still Open to Diplomacy With Iran — New York Times World -
• Iran shipped billions in oil during the cease-fire. — New York Times World -
• US military identifies two soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan — The Guardian -
• Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed — BBC World -
• Deaths of 2 U.S. Troops in Jordan Brings American Toll in the War With Iran to 16 — New York Times World -
• Tehran and Washington Face a ‘Wake Up Moment’ Over the War — New York Times World -
• Iran shipped billions in oil during the cease-fire. — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Israel watches tensely as the U.S.-Iran fighting escalates. — New York Times World -

Andy Burnham's ascendancy to Prime Minister marks a new era for UK politics, with him promising a 'circuit breaker' moment for the country and facing the immediate challenge of cabinet reshuffles, establishing relations with President Trump, and addressing domestic policy demands while navigating his new role as Britain's first openly Roman Catholic leader. An investigation into Nigel Farage over undeclared gifts is also making headlines.

• Reeves and Lammy exit cabinet as Andy Burnham reshuffles top team – UK politics live — The Guardian -
• Burnham promises ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UK as he becomes PM — The Guardian -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -

• What Happens Behind the Scenes Once Burnham Enters 10 Downing Street — New York Times World -
• Investigation of Nigel Farage over undeclared gifts is ‘kangaroo court’, says Reform MP — The Guardian -
• Burnham Set to Become Britain’s First Openly Roman Catholic Prime Minister — New York Times World -
• North Sea Drilling Offers First Test for Burnham’s Relationship With Trump — New York Times World -
• Andy Burnham says he will go ‘faster’ than Starmer. Why is that so hard? — The Guardian -
• Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Andy Burnham When He Becomes Prime Minister — New York Times World -
• Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Andy Burnham When He Becomes Prime Minister — New York Times World -

Australia faces critical internal challenges, including a manufacturing union's strong critique of the tax system, the recall of a faulty at-home STI test, and significant concerns over potential taxpayer liability for abuse survivor payouts if the Christian Brothers declare bankruptcy, alongside reports of dire conditions for asylum seekers on Nauru and political debate over immigration policy. Other news includes the birth of rare identical quadruplets, Israel's rare criticism of Labor's Palestine policy, the passing of Derryn Hinch, and allegations against YouTuber Yung Filly.

• Manufacturing union says Australia’s tax system is ‘rigged’ in bold manifesto ahead of Labor conference — The Guardian -
• At-home STI test pulled from Australian shelves after failing to detect infections — The Guardian -
• Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia — BBC World -

• Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia — BBC World -
• Israel criticises Labor’s draft Palestine policy in rare foreign intervention ahead of party conference — The Guardian -
• Derryn Hinch remembered as ‘journalistic James Bond’ – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal — The Guardian -
• Barnaby Joyce says One Nation doesn’t want return of White Australia policy but backs Pauline Hanson on mass deportations — The Guardian -
• British YouTuber Yung Filly appears in Australian court over rape allegations — The Guardian -
• Abortion clinic-style protest bans could reduce ‘distress and anxiety’ at synagogues and Jewish schools, Dreyfus says — The Guardian -
• Australia spent more than $9m for each asylum seeker held on Nauru last year – so why can’t they afford to buy food? — The Guardian -

Global sports buzz surrounds Spain's World Cup victory, though shadowed by a tragic death during celebrations and Argentina's emotional 'Last Tango' for Lionel Messi. **Cultural news includes the release of the 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer, the passing of BBC broadcaster Edward Stourton, and the unique story of a Chinese food delivery rider winning a top literary prize. A marathon runner's quest in Kenya and a young fan's celebration of the World Cup** also capture attention.

• Spain Celebrates Both a Soccer Win and a Sense of Wider Success — New York Times World -
• Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies — BBC World -
• Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies — BBC World -

• Did This World Cup Change Soccer Forever? — New York Times World -
• Avengers: Doomsday trailer reveals star-packed Marvel adventure — The Guardian -
• Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans — BBC World -
• Aiming for My Fastest Marathon, I Turned to Distance Running’s Mecca — New York Times World -
• Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain — BBC World -
• BBC broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68 — The Guardian -
• Spanish and Argentinian fans react outside World Cup final — BBC World -
• Food delivery rider wins China's top literary prize — BBC World -
• Food delivery rider wins China's top literary prize — BBC World -
• Tears in Argentina for Lionel Messi’s ‘Last Tango’ — New York Times World -

US political and domestic developments include an explosion at an FBI building in New York City leading to an arrest, a crucial Maine Senate race in the Democratic party, and President Trump addressing the defensive capabilities of his new jet while facing scrutiny over his stance on the 2020 election and environmental regulations concerning PFAS. Reports also cover a retracted cyclospora false positive and a controversial statue of Charlie Kirk.

• Maine Democrats rally around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in crucial Senate race – US politics live — The Guardian -
• Suspect held after explosion at FBI building in New York City — The Guardian -
• Trump acknowledges that jet from Qatar lacks defensive systems of Air Force One — The Guardian -

• A Conversation with Zohran Mamdani — New York Times World -
• FDA says review of Taylor Farms lettuce shows cyclospora finding was false positive — The Guardian -
• Trump officials kill proposed rules for Pfas-contaminated sewage fertilizer — The Guardian -
• JD Vance says wife Usha and son 'happy and healthy' after birth of fourth child — BBC World -
• JD Vance says wife Usha and son 'happy and healthy' after birth of fourth child — BBC World -
• ‘Complete shock and dismay’: scientists unite against Trump’s $1tn grant attack — The Guardian -
• New York sculptor spent $100,000 to make a Charlie Kirk statue no one wants to buy — The Guardian -
• Trump could ‘do something positive’ rather than fixate on 2020 loss, Fetterman says — The Guardian -
• Test that found source of US explosive diarrhoea outbreak was false positive, health officials say — BBC World -
• Test that found source of US explosive diarrhoea outbreak was false positive, health officials say — BBC World -

A series of tragic global events includes a ferry capsizing off Guyana with scores feared dead, flash flooding in Utah claiming five lives, and an earthquake in Peru displacing hundreds. Urgent social issues highlight a rise in sadistic online child exploitation and the difficulties faced by a couple pursuing surrogacy in Mexico, while Nigeria grapples with recurring deadly boat disasters. Norway has also unveiled a new memorial for its 2011 massacre victims.

• ‘All I think about is her’: Families demand answers as Nigeria's boat disasters keep happening — BBC World -
• Utah firefighter and four family members killed in flash flooding — BBC World -
• Utah firefighter and four family members killed in flash flooding — BBC World -

• Scores feared dead after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana — BBC World -
• Scores feared dead after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana — BBC World -
• Experts warn of rise in sadistic online exploitation of vulnerable children — The Guardian -
• Earthquake in Peru Kills 6 and Displaces Hundreds — New York Times World -
• ‘We need to talk about how difficult it is’: why one couple are pinning surrogacy hopes on Mexico — The Guardian -
• Huge search operation after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana — The Guardian -
• Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre — BBC World -
• Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre — BBC World -

Significant environmental concerns are emerging globally, with Canada issuing air quality warnings due to US wildfire smoke, Australian ski resorts experiencing record high July temperatures, and extreme heat in India severely impacting outdoor workers' health and income. Furthermore, a missing bald eagle in Big Bear has been found injured, and the Amazon faces continued devastation from illegal gold mining.

• Canada issues air quality warnings over US wildfire smoke after Trump tariff threat — The Guardian -
• Australian ski resorts smash July climate records with temperatures 12C above average — The Guardian -
• Big Bear’s missing bald eagle believed to have been found alive but injured — The Guardian -

• ‘It’s total devastation’: inside the Amazonian war against illegal gold mining — The Guardian -
• ‘When I get home, my whole body aches’: extreme heat saps health and wages of India’s poorest workers — The Guardian -

The Ukraine War intensifies with Russian attacks on Odesa claiming lives and escalating strikes on Black Sea merchant ships leading to fatalities and concerns over global grain supplies. Domestically, President Zelensky faces pressure over his top general, and reports highlight growing violence against military recruiters within Ukraine.

• Russian attack on Odesa kills three after Ukraine targets Moscow with drones overnight – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify — BBC World -
• Ukraine War Momentum Helps Spur Interest in Postwar Investment — New York Times World -

• Zelensky Faces Pressure to Remove Ukraine’s Top General — New York Times World -
• Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country? — BBC World -
• ‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent — BBC World -

Various domestic issues are gripping the UK, including media regulator Ofcom's decision not to investigate GB News over a Belfast riot claim, a double murder accused strangling his cellmate, and National Express bus drivers speaking out against extreme heat conditions. There are also pleas for the return of an Indian woman's body killed in London, and rising numbers of younger midwives quitting the NHS due to burnout, alongside failures in civil servant pension outsourcing.

• GB News will not be investigated over ‘no riot in Belfast’ claim — The Guardian -
• Double murder accused strangled HMP Exeter cellmate while awaiting trial — The Guardian -
• ‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions — The Guardian -

• Mother pleads for return of body of Indian woman killed as she slept in London — The Guardian -
• Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows — The Guardian -
• Retired UK civil servants failed by pension outsourcing, government says — The Guardian -

India is experiencing widespread youth-led protests, with tens of thousands defying police to march in Delhi as part of the 'Cockroach party' movement, demanding the education minister's resignation following exam leaks. These demonstrations reflect growing public discontent and challenges within the education system.

• Tens of thousands of Cockroach party protesters defy police with Delhi march — The Guardian -
• India’s CJP Party Leads Protest March to Parliament After Exam Leaks — New York Times World -
• Why are thousands of people protesting in Delhi? — BBC World -

• Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament — BBC World -
• From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown — BBC World -

Global economic headlines reveal Ryanair's profits dropping due to the Iran war's impact on travel and fuel costs, while **AliExpress faces a massive €550 million EU fine for failing to stop illegal goods sales. On a positive note, Jeff Bezos and the UK government have invested significantly in British AI startup CuspAI**.

• AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods — The Guardian -
• Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs — BBC World -
• Jeff Bezos and UK government invest in £2bn British startup CuspAI — The Guardian -

In a unique political move, Hungary's Prime Minister Péter Magyar plans to ask chess prodigy Judit Polgár to take on the largely ceremonial role of president, signaling a push for unity and national pride.

• Strategic move by Hungary’s Magyar as he picks chess prodigy for president — The Guardian -