• White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets — BBC World - 18:52
• Watch: What to know as Genoa bridge disaster trial ends — BBC World - 18:52
• Fifa 'assessing reports' over Falklands banner — BBC World - 18:44
• Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Escalate Attacks, While Hinting at Diplomacy — New York Times World - 18:34
• Orphanage Fire Kills Eleven in Algeria — New York Times World - 18:31
• Leavitt defends Trump’s fixation on lost 2020 election ahead of president’s primetime address – live — The Guardian - 18:31
• Astronomers Find an Atmosphere on a Nearby Earthlike Planet — New York Times World - 18:27
• Political crisis and protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy defends sacking defence minister — The Guardian - 18:25
• Israeli Government Pushes Through Divisive Laws Before Election — New York Times World - 18:20
• A House vote makes it clear: Israel’s support among Democrats is starting to buckle — The Guardian - 18:19

The escalating US-Iran conflict sees Iran accuse the US of 'barbaric' strikes near a hospital and Kuwait report new drone attacks, with the US intensifying its own attacks by striking an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and military bases near Tehran, while President Trump's Gaza recovery plan scales back and rising gas prices reflect tensions, though diplomacy remains an option and a US citizen was released from detention in Iran.

• Iran accuses US of ‘barbaric’ strike near hospital as Kuwait says it is under attack – Middle East crisis live — The Guardian -
• Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Escalate Attacks, While Hinting at Diplomacy — New York Times World -
• Trump to meet Darline Graham at the White House today – US politics live — The Guardian -

• Trump’s Board of Peace drops full Gaza recovery plan in favour of tiny pilot scheme — The Guardian -
• Pakistan, a mediator in the war, struggles to make itself heard. — New York Times World -
• In Iran war, Trump Risks Another American ‘Forever War’ — New York Times World -
• US gas prices edge up again as US-Iran tensions heighten over strait of Hormuz — The Guardian -
• US strikes first tanker with missiles as it enforces new blockade — BBC World -
• How Trump’s ‘original oil guy’ boosted US-Israel ties and played down risks of Iran war — The Guardian -
• Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes — BBC World -
• US intensifies attacks on Iran as Tehran hits back at Gulf states — The Guardian -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• First Thing: US attacks tanker in continuing Iran conflict as Tehran releases US citizen — The Guardian -
• Here’s Where the U.S. and Iran Have Launched Attacks as the War Escalates — New York Times World -
• Will Iran Be a Forever War? — New York Times World -
• US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it 'better behave' — BBC World -
• US says latest attack wave on Iran completed – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Iranian American Woman Held in Iran on Spying Charges Is Released — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Iran’s Top Negotiator Signals Door to Diplomacy Is Still Open — New York Times World -
• US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran — The Guardian -
• Trump says Iran has released US citizen detained since 2024 — The Guardian -

Keir Starmer elevated Sadiq Khan to the House of Lords, amidst criticism over significant UK aid cuts to African countries, while the economy saw slight growth and British Steel was taken into public ownership, as incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces calls to clarify his climate and economic plans and the government reversed a plan to stop paying coastguard volunteers.

• Sadiq Khan given seat in Lords, as Starmer creates 26 new peers days before he leaves No 10 – UK politics live — The Guardian -
• UK aid cuts ‘reduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%’ — The Guardian -
• Keir Starmer makes Sadiq Khan a peer in the House of Lords — The Guardian -

• Burnham too influenced by ‘vested interests’ to offer change, Polanski says — The Guardian -
• How green is Andy Burnham? Britain’s next PM faces tough climate decisions — The Guardian -
• UK government drops plan to stop paying coastguard volunteers — The Guardian -
• MI5 lied about relations with neo-Nazi informant, watchdog says — The Guardian -
• ‘People think you’ve got 10,000 cats’: the support group for hoarders — The Guardian -
• Ocado chief says he won’t be a ‘puppet master’ amid apparent succession row — The Guardian -
• UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war — The Guardian -
• British Steel is taken into public ownership to save UK supply — The Guardian -
• British girl, 15, stranded in Rome for six weeks due to new passport rules — The Guardian -
• ‘It’s like home’: Brixton market traders fight to stop site being sold to big business — The Guardian -
• Burnham must avoid ‘summer of speculation’ on tax, warns CBI chief — The Guardian -

President Zelenskyy defended the controversial sacking of defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, prompting protests in Ukrainian cities, while a Monaco bomb target blamed a Ukrainian spy agency, and a teenager was accused of sabotage for Russia in Poland, highlighting regional instability.

• The Essentials About Mykhailo Fedorov, the Ousted Ukrainian Minister — New York Times World -
• Zelenskyy defends sacking Ukraine’s defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov — The Guardian -
• Outrage at sacking of Ukraine’s defence minister overshadows Starmer’s final visit as PM – as it happened — The Guardian -

• Target of Monaco bomb blames attack on Ukrainian spy agency — The Guardian -
• Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister Attacks the Military’s Old Guard — New York Times World -
• Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister — BBC World -
• Teenager accused of carrying out sabotage actions in Poland for Russia — BBC World -
• Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, a Proponent of Drone Warfare, Is Forced Out — New York Times World -
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s defence minister on eve of Starmer visit — The Guardian -

Over 800 Canadian wildfires are causing widespread hazardous air quality in the US, a Super El Niño is predicted to make 2027 the hottest year on record, and global heating is linked to supercharged floods in West Africa, underscoring urgent climate concerns.

• More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US — BBC World -
• ‘We are waiting with bated breath’: Super El Niño forecast could make 2027 hottest year on record, BoM says — The Guardian -
• Air quality plummets in 20 states as smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads across the US — The Guardian -

• Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire — BBC World -
• Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US — BBC World -
• How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa, displacing thousands — The Guardian -

President Trump fired a new US attorney and faces allegations of stalling a US-Canada bridge project for a donor, while Germany warned against US election interference through Maga-aligned grants, and global opinion shows a shift towards favoring China over the US.

• Trump fires new US attorney in Seattle an hour after federal judges appoint him — The Guardian -
• Democrats allege Trump administration stalled US-Canada bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor — The Guardian -
• ‘A first step to fascism’: critics denounce Trump administration replacing slavery exhibit at George Washington’s ​home — The Guardian -

• Global Opinion Shifts Toward Favoring China Over the U.S., Poll Finds — New York Times World -
• Germany warns US against election interference with Maga-aligned grants scheme — The Guardian -
• US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says — BBC World -
• Brazil vows to retaliate if US imposes 25% tariffs on some of its products — The Guardian -
• R Kelly formally appeals to Donald Trump to commute his 31-year prison sentence — The Guardian -
• Over 100 House Democrats vote to end military aid to Israel in significant rebuke to US ally – as it happened — The Guardian -
• New York Times files motion to quash justice department’s subpoenas — The Guardian -

Europe is striving for technological sovereignty in AI, TikTok faces a UK investigation over child safety failures, hackers were jailed for a major cyberattack on London transport, and India is rapidly building AI data centers with environmental concerns, as Australia considers guardrails for the AI industry.

• The Quest for ‘Technological Sovereignty’ in Europe (and Why It’s So Hard) — New York Times World -
• TikTok facing UK investigation amid fears over age checks and harm to children — The Guardian -
• ‘Keys to the kingdom’: hackers who gained access to heart of London transport network jailed — The Guardian -

• Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory - photocopies banned — BBC World -
• The Race for A.I. Data Centers Arrives in India — New York Times World -
• Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production — BBC World -
• Australia to Put Environmental Brakes on A.I. Data Centers — New York Times World -
• Australian patients’ medical records could be sold on dark web after clinics’ data breach — The Guardian -
• India Is Moving Fast to Build A.I. Data Centers. A Coastal City May Pay the Price. — New York Times World -
• Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software — The Guardian -

Nearly one in five World Cup matches reached unsafe heat levels, Argentina players sparked controversy with a Falklands banner after their win over England, and the passing of actors Hal Williams and Sam Neill was announced, alongside cultural commentaries on a Netflix show and a German satirical play.

• Nearly one in five World Cup matches reached heat levels players’ union warns against — The Guardian -
• Why Netflix’s ‘The Polygamist’ Has Viewers Outside South Africa Talking — New York Times World -
• As Argentina Holds Up Falklands Banner on Defeating England, Here’s What to Know About the War — New York Times World -

• Hal Williams, actor best known for Sanford and Son and 227, dies aged 91 — The Guardian -
• 'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting — BBC World -
• Keir Starmer wants Fifa investigation into Argentina players who held Falklands banner — The Guardian -
• Argentina face action over Falklands banner — BBC World -
• Missing From Prince Harry’s UK Trip: A Reunion With Prince William — New York Times World -
• Moment US Navy jet stuns packed Florida beach with low flypast — BBC World -
• Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Was Pneumonia, Actor’s Agent Confirms — New York Times World -
• Demise of Timmy the whale inspires satirical play exploring German identity — The Guardian -
• ‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner — The Guardian -
• Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms — BBC World -
• For England, the World Cup Final Remains Elusive — New York Times World -

Merck announced FDA approval for a new cholesterol-fighting drug, Uganda successfully discharged its last Ebola patient, and all newborns in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy from 2027, marking key advancements in health.

• Drugmaker Merck announces approval of new cholesterol-fighting drug — The Guardian -
• Children among dead at Algeria foster care home blaze - president — BBC World -
• 'Moment of joy' as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient — BBC World -

• Uganda calls for travel restrictions to be lifted after last Ebola patient discharged — The Guardian -
• All newborns in England to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy from 2027 — The Guardian -
• Fears for New Zealand’s native species as first bird flu case emerges — The Guardian -

Italian officials were jailed for the deadly Genoa bridge collapse, Hong Kong police raided independent bookstores and arrested five people in a crackdown on dissent, and Italy introduced a new law to help mafia families break free from crime.

• Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43 — BBC World -
• Highway Executive Given 12-Year Sentence Over Deadly Bridge Collapse in Italy — New York Times World -
• Mafia law gives Italian families right to break free from life of crime — The Guardian -

• Hong Kong Police Raid Independent Bookstores and Arrest 5 People — New York Times World -
• Five arrested in Hong Kong bookstore raids in ‘seditious’ materials crackdown — The Guardian -

Australia saw smoking rates fall to a historic low, but faces a cyberattack threatening patient medical records, and a royal commission heard concerns about a student asked for death certificates of Gaza relatives for an exam extension.

• Smoking rates fall to historic low across Australia despite the rise of illicit tobacco — The Guardian -
• Assistant multicultural affairs minister ‘appalled’ by Tony Abbott’s anti-immigration video – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Snake in a chain: lucky escape for Australian woman after bite from deadly eastern brown caught in bike wheel — The Guardian -

• Police release images of clothes to help identify victims of alleged Sydney childcare paedophile — The Guardian -
• Liberals say ‘all options’ should be considered despite Angus Taylor hosing down gender quota proposal — The Guardian -
• ANU student asked to show death certificates to prove relatives died in Gaza, royal commission hears — The Guardian -
• Moira Deeming drops legal case against Victorian Liberal party and makes last-ditch bid to avoid disendorsement — The Guardian -

Over 500 people are feared dead in two shipwrecks off Myanmar, tourists in Bucharest are staying in seismically unsafe rental properties, and a 59-year-old hunger striker joined a Gen Z protest movement in India.

• A 59-Year-Old Hunger Striker Joins a Gen Z Protest Movement in India — New York Times World -
• More than 500 feared dead after reports of two shipwrecks off Myanmar, UN says — The Guardian -
• Revealed: Bucharest tourists hiring rentals that could collapse in an earthquake — The Guardian -