The Israel-Iran conflict remains a dominant concern, with President Trump's statements on nuclear capabilities and proposed U.S.-Iran meetings contrasting with intelligence reports on strike effectiveness and Iran's internal crackdown and suspension of IAEA cooperation, while regional tensions are exacerbated by Hamas attacks in Gaza.

• Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. and Iran to Meet; White House Disputes Damage Report — New York Times World -
• Trump and Hegseth admit doubts about level of damage to Iranian nuclear sites — The Guardian -
• Thursday Briefing: Trump Says He’ll Meet With Iran — New York Times World -

• Iran intensifies internal security crackdown with executions and mass arrests — The Guardian -
• Iranians and Israelis Begin Tense Return to Normal Life — New York Times World -
• Trump says the U.S. will meet with Iran but downplays the need for a nuclear agreement. — New York Times World -
• Rubio Fleshes Out Trump’s Case That Iran Nuclear Capacity Was Eliminated — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Tensions Grow Between Iran and the U.N. Nuclear Watchdog — New York Times World -
• Iran’s parliament approves bill to suspend cooperation with IAEA — The Guardian -
• Trump claims Iran’s nuclear capabilities ‘obliterated’ despite UN watchdog comments – Middle East live — The Guardian -
• Trump reiterates claims about Iran’s nuclear program that contradict early intelligence findings. — New York Times World -
• The Israeli atomic energy commission says the war set back Iran’s nuclear program by ‘many years.’ — New York Times World -
• How Qatar Helped Broker the Israel-Iran Cease-Fire — New York Times World -
• Seven Israeli soldiers killed in Hamas attack in southern Gaza Strip — The Guardian -
• Iran’s Attack on a U.S. Base in Qatar Is a Nightmare Come True for Gulf States — New York Times World -
• ‘Like a trap’: NHS surgeon describes death of nephew, 16, at Gaza food point — The Guardian -
• Watch: BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Iran on the ceasefire with Israel — BBC World -
• Damaged or destroyed - how much does leaked US report on Iran's nuclear sites tell us? — BBC World -
• What to Know About the Cease-Fire Between Israel and Iran — New York Times World -
• 7 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza, Military Says — New York Times World -
• Israel and Iran Claim Victory as Cease-Fire Takes Hold — New York Times World -
• Can Iran, Israel and the U.S. Now All Claim to Have Won? — New York Times World -
• Wednesday Briefing — New York Times World -
• The Bombing of Iran May Teach an Unwelcome Lesson on Nuclear Weapons — New York Times World -
• US strikes did not destroy Iran nuclear programme, says intelligence assessment — BBC World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Israel agrees to deepen ‘close’ security cooperation with US – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Intel Report on Iran Upends Victory Lap Trump Was Hoping for at NATO — New York Times World -

U.S. political narratives are heavily shaped by President Trump's policies on mass deportations and foreign aid, his controversial appointments and legal disputes, alongside New York mayoral primary results and tensions within the Democratic party.

• Trump slams Zohran Mamdani as Republicans go on attack after New York mayoral primary – live — The Guardian -
• Plan to open California’s largest immigration jail sparks outrage — The Guardian -
• Inside the Global Deal-Making Behind Trump’s Mass Deportations — New York Times World -

• Usha Vance: husband’s pick as Trump running mate came ‘like a bolt of lightning’ — The Guardian -
• Trump DoJ ally denies claim he urged defying court orders on immigration — The Guardian -
• Mediator reportedly proposes $20m settlement in Trump suit against CBS — The Guardian -
• 'I can see it's upsetting' - Trump asks BBC Ukrainian reporter about her family — BBC World -
• Trump’s OSHA Nominee Has a History With Heat and UPS Drivers — New York Times World -
• Costa Rican court orders government to free migrants who were deported by US — The Guardian -
• Protesters rally at US sheriffs meeting to oppose partnerships with immigration authorities — The Guardian -
• Voice of America aired Trump’s message to Iranian people during US bombings — The Guardian -
• California vice-mayor under fire after allegedly urging gangs to ‘organize’ over Ice — The Guardian -
• The Evolution of Trump’s Views on Foreign Aid — New York Times World -
• Zohran Mamdani declares historic victory in New York City mayoral primary after Cuomo concedes — The Guardian -
• First Thing: Mamdani wins NYC mayoral primary after Cuomo concedes — The Guardian -
• Union leaders’ exit from DNC exposes ‘mind-boggling’ tensions inside Democratic party — The Guardian -
• Doge employee ‘Big Balls’ has resigned, says White House official — The Guardian -
• Judge blocks Trump from withholding EV charger funds awarded to 14 states — The Guardian -
• Three things we learned about Trump's foreign policy from Iran strikes — BBC World -

U.K. politics grapples with a rebellion over welfare cuts, debates around assisted dying legislation, and a shift in post-Brexit trade strategy, while Eurostar services faced disruption and the nation committed to an expansion of its nuclear deterrent, sparking anti-arms protests and discussing NHS funding.

• Number 10 set to offer concessions to welfare rebels — The Guardian -
• Starmer pushes back at Streeting doubts over budget for assisted dying — The Guardian -
• Post-Brexit Britain ‘too focused’ on major trade deals, ministers say — The Guardian -

• Eurostar Trains Delayed and Canceled After Cable Theft — New York Times World -
• Eurostar services returning to normal after major disruption — BBC World -
• Man found guilty of murdering Daniel Anjorin, 14, with sword in London — The Guardian -
• U.K. Says It’s Buying 12 Jets That Can Carry Nuclear Weapons — New York Times World -
• Eurostar services restored after severe delays due to huge cable theft in France — The Guardian -
• Starmer dismisses welfare cuts revolt as ‘noises off’ and defends his leadership – as it happened — The Guardian -
• How and why is Britain obtaining access to nuclear gravity bombs? — The Guardian -
• Anti-arms groups plan mass protests over expansion of UK nuclear deterrent — The Guardian -
• Angela Rayner says welfare cuts vote will go ahead as Labour rebellion grows — The Guardian -
• UK to host Donald Trump for full state visit this year, says Buckingham Palace — The Guardian -
• Poorest parts of England to get £2.2bn more for NHS to cut care inequalities — The Guardian -
• ‘Reconnecting’ defence with society: the public outreach aims behind UK’s army cadet drive — The Guardian -
• Government did not want to ‘harass’ Post Office victims by chasing up claims — The Guardian -
• Tory peer Liam Booth-Smith takes job at AI firm he encountered at No 10 — The Guardian -
• Class no longer main dividing line in UK politics, survey shows — The Guardian -
• Nearly 100,000 adults in England denied state-funded social care due to cuts — The Guardian -

International relations are highlighted by NATO's agreement to increase military spending amidst calls from Donald Trump, a parliamentary review into Harry Dunn's death excluding the U.S. role, and Mexico's potential lawsuit against SpaceX, alongside political disputes in Zambia and China's fentanyl controls.

• US government role to be excluded in review into Harry Dunn’s death — The Guardian -
• NATO Agrees to a Big Increase in Military Spending, Pleasing Trump — New York Times World -
• NATO Agrees to a Big Increase in Military Spending, Pleasing Trump — New York Times World -

• Change in Nato mindset brought on by Vladimir Putin as much as Donald Trump — The Guardian -
• Trump hails ‘big win’ as Nato states agree to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP — The Guardian -
• Mexico’s president threatens to sue over SpaceX debris from rocket explosions — The Guardian -
• Pakistan debates Trump Nobel peace prize nomination after US strikes on Iran — The Guardian -
• Trump says Nato's new 5% defence spending pledge a 'big win' — BBC World -
• Nato leaders confirm defence spending will rise to 5% of GDP and say support for members is ‘ironclad’ – as it happened — The Guardian -
• NATO Agrees to Boost Military Spending as Trump Praises Allies, but Criticizes Spain — New York Times World -
• Vietnam Abolishes Death Penalty for Embezzlement and Other Crimes — New York Times World -
• Mourners left waiting as court orders halt to former Zambian president’s funeral — The Guardian -
• Deal or no deal? Zimbabwe still divided over land 25 years after white farmers evicted — BBC World -
• The Weapon That Terrorizes Ukrainians by Night — New York Times World -
• Leaders gather in Hague as Nato chief Rutte says higher spending top priority — BBC World -
• China Tightens Controls on Fentanyl but Calls It a U.S. Problem — New York Times World -
• Wednesday briefing: Why N​ato is rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump at key summit — The Guardian -
• The Yellow Sea Dispute Between China and South Korea — New York Times World -

Global health and science news covers concerns over weight loss and diabetes jabs, RFK Jr.'s criticism of vaccine agencies and related panel appointments, advancements in micro-robot technology for medical use, and the UK's reduced funding for global vaccination efforts, alongside space missions and broader scientific discoveries.

• Hundreds of weight loss and diabetes jab users report pancreas problems — The Guardian -
• RFK Jr. Accuses Gavi, Global Vaccine Agency, of Ignoring Science — New York Times World -
• First meeting of new CDC vaccine panel reveals policy chaos sown by RFK Jr — The Guardian -

• Swarms of tiny nose robots could clear infected sinuses, researchers say — The Guardian -
• Member of RFK Jr’s new vaccine panel withdraws over conflict of interest — The Guardian -
• Scientists criticise cut in UK funding for global vaccination group — The Guardian -
• Scientists Retrace 30,000-Year-Old Ocean Voyage, in a Hollowed-Out Log — New York Times World -
• Did Baby Talk Give Rise to Language? — New York Times World -
• India, Poland and Hungary make spaceflight comeback with ISS mission — The Guardian -
• Promise of Victory Over H.I.V. Fades as U.S. Withdraws Support — New York Times World -
• India sends its first astronaut into space in 41 years — BBC World -
• ‘Yuck factor’: eating insects rather than meat to help the planet is failing, study finds — The Guardian -
• Rare heath fritillary butterflies surge in number on Exmoor after sunny spring — The Guardian -
• Dozens hospitalised as heatwave descends on North America — BBC World -
• Dozens hospitalised as heatwave descends on North America — BBC World -

Various social and cultural events include deadly anti-government protests in Kenya, a British man charged over a mock wedding at Disneyland Paris, the Arthur C Clarke science fiction award, antisemitism allegations at Goldsmiths College, Jeff Bezos's wedding in Venice, and concerns about social media's impact on teen mental health, with additional stories on environmental soccer teams and animal welfare debates.

• What to Know About the Antigovernment Protests in Kenya — New York Times World -
• British Man Is Charged Over Attempted Mock Wedding With Girl, 9, at Disneyland Paris — New York Times World -
• ‘Intense’ novel about robot abused by her boyfriend/owner wins Arthur C Clarke science fiction award — The Guardian -

• Goldsmiths apologises to Jewish students and staff over ‘culture’ of antisemitism — The Guardian -
• At least 16 people killed and 400 injured in Kenyan protests — The Guardian -
• Stormzy awarded honorary Cambridge doctorate in law — The Guardian -
• At Least 8 Killed as Protesters Battle Police in Kenya — New York Times World -
• Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez arrive in Venice for divisive wedding — The Guardian -
• Briton accused of staging Disneyland mock wedding with child is charged with fraud offences in France — The Guardian -
• Newsboys dropped from label after investigations into claims of sexual assault by Michael Tait — The Guardian -
• This Vermont Soccer Team Plays for the Planet — New York Times World -
• Glastonbury gates open as festivalgoers descend for politically charged event — The Guardian -
• Excessive social media found to harm teenagers’ mental health – but experts say moderation may be key — The Guardian -
• Kenya: two protesters die from gunshot wounds and several injured during protests – as it happened — The Guardian -
• ‘Nothing less than a punishment’: Serbian artists criticise theatre role for ex-paramilitary chief — The Guardian -
• Hull teenager becomes second Briton ever to join professional sumo stable — The Guardian -
• Watch: Firefighters rescue girl trapped in drain for seven hours — BBC World -
• With Bezos Wedding, Venice Braces for Love in the Time of Tech Billionaires — New York Times World -
• Man on honeymoon dies after being struck by lightning on Florida beach — The Guardian -
• British man charged over mock Disneyland wedding to child had been investigated by BBC — BBC World -
• British man charged over mock Disneyland wedding to child had been investigated by BBC — BBC World -
• Sexcam industry recruited us while we were schoolgirls, say models — BBC World -
• South Korea banned dog meat. So what happens to the dogs? — BBC World -
• Fears of unrest as Kenyans mark first anniversary of storming of parliament — The Guardian -

Economic and business headlines report on Oxfam's findings on surging billionaire wealth, rising Chinese exports to the UK, Asda's significant financial loss, Bumble's mass layoffs, and Uber's alleged use of opaque algorithms to boost profits, alongside a tough job market for UK graduates and JBS's comeback with Trump's support.

• Billionaires’ wealth surged $6.5tn over past decade, Oxfam reports — The Guardian -
• Chinese exports to UK rise as firms seek to avoid US tariffs — The Guardian -
• Asda owner slumps to near £600m loss as sales fall — The Guardian -

• Meta boss praises new US army division enlisting tech execs as lieutenant colonels — The Guardian -
• Dating app Bumble to lay off hundreds of staff amid turnaround bid — The Guardian -
• Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits — The Guardian -
• UK graduates facing worst job market since 2018 amid rise of AI, says Indeed — The Guardian -
• With Trump’s Help, Scandal-Ridden Brazilian Meatpacker JBS Makes a Comeback — New York Times World -

Australian domestic news focuses on defense spending debates, proposed housing construction fee cuts in NSW, financial struggles at FBi Radio, a sexual assault trial involving an MP, and legal wins for a journalist in a wrongful termination case, alongside coastal erosion issues and a murder investigation.

• News live: Gallagher defends Australia’s ‘billions of dollars’ on defence spend after Nato decision to increase to 5% of GDP — The Guardian -
• NSW Coalition proposes cuts to ‘crippling’ fees on housing construction in budget reply — The Guardian -
• ‘Everyone was completely caught off guard’: FBi Radio’s future unclear as station launches emergency fundraising campaign — The Guardian -

• NSW MP Gareth Ward likened to ‘vampire running a blood bank’ by alleged sexual assault victim, court hears — The Guardian -
• Contempt proceedings by pro-Israel lobbyists against Nine in Lattouf case ‘probably doomed’, lawyers argue — The Guardian -
• Ed Husic breaks ranks to criticise Israel and express alarm over ‘fraying of rules-based order’ after US strikes — The Guardian -
• Husic says Israel did not have ‘licence’ to strike Iran – as it happened — The Guardian -
• ‘No end of problems’ for Australia’s south-east coastlines as strong winds and large waves hit again — The Guardian -
• Australian Journalist, Antoinette Latouff, Wins Wrongful Termination Case — New York Times World -
• Erin Patterson mushroom trial day 37 – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Sussan Ley says she’s a ‘zealot’ on recruiting more women to Liberal party – but stops short of endorsing quotas — The Guardian -
• Latest Choice survey reveals Australia’s grocery price divide at major supermarkets — The Guardian -
• Australian journalist wins unfair dismissal case over Gaza post — BBC World -
• Australian police offer $500,000 reward in bid to find murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio’s remains — The Guardian -
• In a Big Place With Few People, a Minister Needs a Pilot’s License — New York Times World -
• Federal court rules ABC unlawfully terminated Antoinette Lattouf after ‘orchestrated campaign by pro-Israel lobbyists’ — The Guardian -