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Several elections are occurring globally, including in Australia, Romania, and Singapore, alongside discussions about the UK's political landscape and the impact of figures like Trump on international politics and tariffs.

• Australian PM shrugs off questions about Donald Trump as other world leaders congratulate him — The Guardian - 05:34
• Australia's opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat — BBC World - 05:27
• Singapore’s Election Deals a Setback to a Fledgling Opposition — New York Times World - 04:38

• Romanians vote in election that could propel ultranationalist Trump ally to power — The Guardian - 04:00
• How Carney's election win will change direction of trade war — BBC World - 00:25
• What Effect Did Trump Have on Australia’s Election? — New York Times World - 11:11
• Streeting says Reform are real threat and may become Labour’s main rivals — The Guardian - 10:06
• After 100 Years, Britain’s Two-Party Political System May Be Crumbling — New York Times World - 10:08
• UK politics: New Reform mayor suggests 10% cut to council workforce – as it happened — The Guardian - 14:03
• Sweeping policy reset needed to reconnect with voters, senior Liberals say – as others call for lurch further right — The Guardian - 07:29
• Labor’s lower-house lead and the Senate state of play: the election in four charts — The Guardian - 05:58
• Greens blame poor election showing on Liberal vote collapse and targeted attack from rightwing groups — The Guardian - 05:47
• Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots fails to pick up single lower house seat despite text spam and ad blitz — The Guardian - 07:37
• Simon Birmingham calls out ‘broken’ Liberal party model as Sussan Ley says Coalition reflecting on results ‘with humility’ – as it happened — The Guardian - 07:44
• Republicans in Congress pull out all the stops to protect Trump tariffs — The Guardian - 12:00

Tensions are escalating in the Middle East with attacks on Israel and concerns regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while counterterrorism operations are underway in England and increased air defense support is being provided to Ukraine.

• Netanyahu vows to act against Houthis after attack on Israel’s main airport — The Guardian - 14:34
• Eight men including seven Iranians arrested in two England anti-terrorism operations — The Guardian - 14:37
• Netanyahu vows response after Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport — BBC World - 14:10

• Houthi Missile Hits Near Tel Aviv Airport — New York Times World - 14:03
• British Police Arrest Iranian Nationals in Counterterrorism Investigations — New York Times World - 11:24
• Israel’s Total Blockade of Gaza Has Created ‘Catastrophic’ Conditions, Doctors Say — New York Times World - 13:07
• More American Air Defense Is on the Way to Help Ukraine — New York Times World - 12:11
• Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says — BBC World - 10:05
• Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says — BBC World - 10:05
• Seven killed in South Sudan hospital and market attack, MSF says, as civil war fears grow — BBC World - 06:09

Trump's influence continues with potential tariff implementations, proposed cuts to the NEA, accusations of mocking Catholics, and attempts to rewrite US history for the 250th anniversary, sparking concern and debate.

• Historians alarmed as Trump seeks to rewrite US story for 250th anniversary — The Guardian - 11:00
• Trump accused of ‘mocking’ Catholics after posting image of himself as pope — The Guardian - 11:25
• LA’s bustling ports hit by Trump tariffs: ‘Everyone in the US will feel this’ — The Guardian - 13:00

• Arts agency terminates dozens of grants after Trump proposes eliminating NEA — The Guardian - 14:38

Several incidents involving crime and justice are reported, including investigations into cryptocurrency millionaire kidnappings, a verdict in favor of Cuban exiles, and a case involving a father killing a police officer after his son was fatally shot.

• Father of teen fatally shot by Cincinnati police allegedly kills officer with his car — The Guardian - 13:40
• Scott Peterson murder case back in the news – could new evidence set him free? — The Guardian - 13:00
• French police investigate spate of cryptocurrency millionaire kidnappings — The Guardian - 11:28

• US jury’s $30m verdict brings hope for Cuban exiles over confiscated land — The Guardian - 11:00
• LA sexual abuse victims say $4bn deal cannot undo decades of mistreatment — The Guardian - 11:00
• Young men were getting a haircut ahead of Swedish festival - then they were shot dead — BBC World - 01:40

Cultural headlines include a surprise performance by Lewis Capaldi, a large Lady Gaga concert in Brazil, discussions about the Pope's tombstone lettering, and debates surrounding jewels linked to Buddha remains.

• Arts agency terminates dozens of grants after Trump proposes eliminating NEA — The Guardian - 14:38
• Lewis Capaldi makes surprise return to live performance at charity gig — The Guardian - 14:20
• Designers Do a Double Take at the Lettering on Pope Francis’ Tombstone — New York Times World - 13:44

• A Popemobile Used by Pope Francis Will Become a Mobile Clinic in Gaza — New York Times World - 10:53
• Britons largely unaware of Black and Asian contribution to WW2 effort, research shows — The Guardian - 09:06
• Two million people attend free Lady Gaga concert in Brazil — BBC World - 05:03
• Jewels linked to Buddha remains go to auction, sparking ethical debate — BBC World - 03:15
• How Katy Perry became the Hot and Cold popstar — BBC World - 02:16

Reports cover various business and technology topics including Elon Musk's Starbase becoming a city, BMW ending contracts at a Mini factory, ministers reconsidering UK copyright law, and the potential impact of Trump's tariffs on US ports.

• Elon Musk's Starbase in Texas will officially become a city — BBC World - 12:52
• BMW ends 180 agency staff contracts at Mini factory in Oxford — The Guardian - 10:54
• Ministers reconsider changes to UK copyright law ahead of vote — The Guardian - 06:00

• Elon Musk’s company town: SpaceX employees vote to create ‘Starbase’ — The Guardian - 02:30

Europe is taking steps to attract US scientists and discussing the impact of immigration on aging populations, while also addressing the challenges faced by migrants in Mexico.

• Badenoch says more children, not immigration, will help with ageing population — The Guardian - 12:50
• France and EU to incentivise US-based scientists to come to Europe — The Guardian - 13:56
• Trapped and Hungry in Mexico, Migrants Struggle to Return Home — New York Times World - 09:01

Barnaby Joyce's diagnosis with early-stage prostate cancer is announced, and Biden aides considered a cognitive test for the president.

• Biden aides discussed a cognitive test but decided against it, book reveals — The Guardian - 13:08
• Barnaby Joyce to undergo surgery after being diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer — The Guardian - 09:09