• Republican senator Ted Cruz thanks Trump for ‘getting rid of that ridiculous red card’ in apparent reference to Folarin Balogun – live — The Guardian - 17:13
• Nigel Farage cries ‘witch-hunt’ – but this may be Reform’s Partygate moment — The Guardian - 17:12
• Wildfires Force Evacuation of Thousands in Southwest France — New York Times World - 16:50
• Super Typhoon Bavi strikes US Pacific islands with pummeling winds — BBC World - 16:44
• 'It's a very sad day' - Mexican fans react to loss to England — BBC World - 16:43
• Canada to buy 12 hi-tech German submarines after bidding war — The Guardian - 16:41
• EasyJet shares jump almost 10% after it agrees £5.5bn takeover bid — The Guardian - 16:38
• The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — New York Times World - 16:32
• Trump’s Intervention in Balogun’s World Cup Suspension Adds to Conflict With Europe — New York Times World - 16:31
• 'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran — BBC World - 16:23

Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv on the eve of the NATO summit highlight Ukraine's urgent interceptor missile shortage, President Zelenskyy's calls for strong decisions from NATO, and Turkey's crackdown on public life ahead of the Ankara summit adds a layer of complexity to the alliance's discussions.

• Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 19 killed in Kyiv region — BBC World -
• Zelenskyy calls for ‘strong decisions’ at Nato summit after Russia kills 14 in overnight strikes on Kyiv – Europe live — The Guardian -
• Turkey intensifies crackdown on public life in run-up to Nato summit in Ankara — The Guardian -

• Ukraine Rewrote Air Defense Tactics. Against Russia, It’s Still Not Enough. — New York Times World -
• Deadly Russian Strikes Rock Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit — New York Times World -
• NATO Leaders Are Meeting This Week. Here’s What to Know. — New York Times World -
• As Trump Cools on NATO, Turkey Hosts Summit Meeting — New York Times World -
• Erdogan-Trump Friendship Can Help NATO, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Says — New York Times World -
• At least 14 killed as Russian drones and missiles strike Kyiv on eve of Nato summit — The Guardian -
• Turkey blocks cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and a ‘furious’ Patti LuPone, citing ‘moral values’ — The Guardian -
• Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin — BBC World -
• Ukraine hopes to sign ‘drone deals’ with seven Nato countries by end of year — The Guardian -

Millions mourn Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran amidst reports of residents fleeing the city and the ongoing US-Israeli conflict, while a report reveals Israel's command system identified 850,000 targets in the Gaza and Lebanon wars.

• As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight — New York Times World -
• Middle East crisis live: Funeral procession for supreme leader Ali Khamenei begins in Iran — The Guardian -
• The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — New York Times World -

• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Iran Live Updates: Crowds Gather in Tehran for Ayatollah’s Funeral Procession — New York Times World -
• Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets in Gaza and Lebanon wars, says supplier — The Guardian -
• Millions join funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei — The Guardian -
• Can Iran Keep Its Edge? — New York Times World -

Wildfires rage across southern Europe following a heatwave, while Super Typhoon Bavi pounds US Pacific islands, and President Trump's administration's "war on wind" energy impacts unionized workers.

• ‘Why take those jobs away?’: the unionized workers decrying Trump’s war on wind — The Guardian -
• Wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee homes — The Guardian -
• Weather tracker: Europe braces for another heat surge as tropical nights return — The Guardian -

• Typhoon Bavi Pounds Guam and Northern Mariana Islands — New York Times World -
• Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands with huge wind gusts — BBC World -
• Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands with huge wind gusts — BBC World -

Prince Harry faces renewed tensions with Buckingham Palace over his UK visit and residence, as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is investigated for unregistered gifts, and Andy Burnham emerges as a potential Prime Minister candidate with a focus on welfare and public transport.

• Farage warned attack against ‘establishment’ over unregistered gifts could lead to harsher punishment – UK politics live — The Guardian -
• Buckingham Palace says Harry can no longer stay at royal residence on UK visit — The Guardian -
• Jamaican man who has lived in UK for 26 years facing deportation — The Guardian -

• Pizza Express ‘held inquiry into former prince Andrew’s visit to Woking branch’ — The Guardian -
• Half of affordable new homes in rural England could be at risk if planning rules relaxed, analysis shows — The Guardian -
• Andy Burnham, the UK’s Likely Next Prime Minister, Made His Name in Manchester. Here’s How. — New York Times World -
• How Manchester’s Bee Buses and Trams Helped Fuel Andy Burnham’s Rise — New York Times World -

The City regulator calls for boosted powers to protect UK consumers from AI risks, **Sky announces a £1.6bn takeover of ITV's broadcasting arm, Ocado's co-founder will step down as CEO in 2028, amidst a slowdown in UK EV charger rollout**.

• Boost City regulator’s powers to help protect UK consumers from AI, says watchdog — The Guardian -
• ‘No one’s even heard of the Telegraph’: can the UK’s most conservative paper take on Murdoch in the US? — The Guardian -
• Zyn’s Popularity Has Tobacco Companies Racing to Cash In — New York Times World -

• EV charger rollout in UK slows amid political uncertainty and rise in installation costs — The Guardian -
• Ocado co-founder to step down as chief executive in 2028 — The Guardian -
• Sky owner announces £1.6bn takeover of ITV’s broadcasting arm — The Guardian -
• ‘It’s smoke and mirrors’: hope turns to fear in Scottish village chosen for AI datacentre — The Guardian -
• Big brewers ‘misleading drinkers’ over craft beer credentials, says Camra — The Guardian -
• Revealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting renewables promise — The Guardian -
• How BT’s ‘no nonsense’ first female chief helped turn company around — The Guardian -

China tests a long-range missile in the South Pacific, drawing condemnation from Australia, while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologizes for "inappropriate" comments, and mystery "space balls" found on Queensland beaches are identified as foreign rocket debris.

• China tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’ — The Guardian -
• Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments — BBC World -
• China Test Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific — New York Times World -

• China Defends Widely Criticized ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law — New York Times World -
• Child protection services contacted before four-year-old’s alleged murder as police investigate cannibalism claim — The Guardian -
• One Nation to contest WA byelection triggered by Labor MP’s resignation – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Anthony Albanese’s ‘shag, marry, date-gate’ underscores the double-edged sword of social media appearances — The Guardian -
• Meta bosses grilled over decision to cut ‘censorship’ that has potentially unleashed more antisemitic content — The Guardian -
• Melbourne teacher receiving end-of-life care after horror head clash during suburban football game — The Guardian -
• Likely origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ found on Queensland beaches revealed by Australian Space Agency — The Guardian -
• Australia space agency has found 'likely source' of mystery space balls — BBC World -
• China Frees Pastor Detained in Crackdown on Religion After Trump’s Urging — New York Times World -
• Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue — BBC World -
• Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve — BBC World -

Democrats in Michigan face a choice between progressive and establishment candidates, the NCAA expects no changes to trans athlete rules despite a Supreme Court ruling, and a new film highlights how America fails its mothers with inadequate support.

• Democrats to choose between progressive and establishment candidate in Michigan as McMorrow drops out of race – US politics live — The Guardian -
• Watchdog warns of risks to patients as private equity’s stake in US healthcare grows — The Guardian -
• NCAA president expects no changes to trans athlete rules after US supreme court ruling — The Guardian -

• ‘Impossible to be a mom’: new film shines light on how America fails its mothers — The Guardian -

New research suggests air pollution may cause childhood obesity by disrupting impulse control, Nigeria reports two nationals killed in South Africa amid anti-migrant attacks, and child protection services were contacted prior to the alleged murder of a four-year-old in Australia.

• Air pollution may cause childhood obesity by disrupting impulse control, study finds — The Guardian -
• Parents shocked after children’s paper hedgehogs found to contain pages from explicit novel — The Guardian -
• Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks — BBC World -

• From Haiti to Venezuela, Earthquakes Reveal Shift in U.S. Relief Efforts — New York Times World -
• Girl trapped in Venezuela quake 'survived on ketchup and cheese' — BBC World -
• 'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours — BBC World -

Belgium expresses shock after FIFA lifts a U.S. player's suspension ahead of a World Cup match, Mexico celebrates its World Cup fantasy, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding sparks reactions from famous guests.

• Belgium Expresses Shock After FIFA Lifts U.S. Player’s Suspension — New York Times World -
• The World Cup Gave Mexicans a Fantasy They Won’t Soon Forget — New York Times World -
• From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding — BBC World -

• From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding — BBC World -
• First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii — New York Times World -