• Iran War Live Updates: Mediator Says Peace Deal Could be Finalized Within 24 Hours — New York Times World - 12:24
• The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch — New York Times World - 12:18
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World - 12:13
• At the Canadian Screen Awards, the Industry Steps Outside Hollywood’s Shadow — New York Times World - 12:11
• Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million — BBC World - 11:47
• Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near — BBC World - 11:15
• New York man who killed gay dancer faces 25 years after hate-crime conviction — The Guardian - 11:00
• Three teenagers arrested over death of man in Essex — The Guardian - 10:27
• Cease-Fire Deal Appears Within Reach, Officials Say — New York Times World - 10:20
• Unfinished Business — New York Times World - 10:12

A cease-fire deal appears within reach between the U.S. and Iran, despite earlier reports of US military actions against Iranian drones and ongoing disputes over Hormuz control, while a family in Myanmar faces devastation from landmines amid civil war.

• Cease-Fire Deal Appears Within Reach, Officials Say — New York Times World -
• A Family Ravaged by Land Mines in Myanmar — New York Times World -
• US military says it downed Iranian attack drones – as it happened — The Guardian -

• Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says — BBC World -

Donald Trump faces continued legal challenges as a court denies his appeal to keep his name on the Kennedy Center and a judge orders restoration of national park plaques removed under his directive, alongside news of his announcement of a Venezuelan gang leader's death in a US strike, approval of a major media merger for Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, and Spencer Pratt's concession in the LA mayor's race.

• Crowd gathers at Kennedy Center after court denies Trump’s emergency appeal to keep his name on building – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Trump says leader of Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang killed in US strike — The Guardian -
• Judge orders restoration of national park plaques removed under Trump directive — The Guardian -

• US justice department approves $111bn merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery — The Guardian -
• Spencer Pratt concedes LA mayor race, but declares ‘war’ against advancing candidates — The Guardian -

Andy Burnham's agenda to bring water and energy into public control highlights UK political discussions, while the UK grapples with riots and racism, Switzerland prepares for a ballot on capping its population at 10 million, a Dutch far-right party pays damages for AI-manipulated art, and protesters clash at an Australian One Nation fundraiser.

• Public control of water and energy at heart of Burnham agenda, sources say — The Guardian -
• Protesters clash outside One Nation fundraiser while Labor says opposition parties will ‘give us chaos’ — The Guardian -
• Swiss wait to hear result of ballot on capping population at 10 million — The Guardian -

• Riots and racism: why is the UK burning? — The Guardian -
• Should Switzerland Cap Its Population at 10 Million? Voters Will Decide. — New York Times World -
• Dutch far-right party pays damages to court artist after changing image with AI — The Guardian -

The first sighting of a tropical heron in the UK points to changing climates, even as campaigners warn that 'fast-track' regulation could expose Britons to harmful chemicals, a new study suggests trees may store less carbon than hoped, and Australia looks to transition from fossil fuel exports to renewables.

• Tropical heron spotted in UK for first time as more exotic birds arrive to thrill birdwatchers — The Guardian -
• ‘Fast-track’ regulation could expose Britons to harmful chemicals, say campaigners — The Guardian -
• Trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests — The Guardian -

• Australia can switch from fossil fuel exports to renewables, says next Cop president — The Guardian -

The 2026 World Cup faces challenges regarding heat, cost, and environmental impact, offering a unique opportunity for UK households to cut energy bills by doing laundry during off-peak hours, while Jessie J's return highlights the lucrative Chinese music market, and the world also mourns the passing of longtime Today show movie critic Gene Shalit.

• The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup — BBC World -
• How doing a wash while you watch the World Cup at 2am could cut energy bills — The Guardian -
• Jessie J’s triumphant return puts lucrative Chinese market in spotlight — The Guardian -

• Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game? — BBC World -
• Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup? — BBC World -
• Gene Shalit, longtime Today show movie critic, dies at 100 — The Guardian -

Scientists are racing to test treatments for a widening Ebola outbreak, and a woman is in critical condition following a shark attack at Coogee beach in Australia.

• Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee beach — The Guardian -
• Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens — New York Times World -