The dire humanitarian situation in Gaza is highlighted by reports of starvation and attacks on facilities, alongside international condemnation of Israeli actions and broader regional geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Syria.

• Gaza is ‘hell on earth’ with doctors fainting from hunger, UN says, with snipers operating as if with ‘licence to kill’ - Israel-Gaza war live — The Guardian -
• Revealed: Harvard publisher cancels entire journal issue on Palestine shortly before publication — The Guardian -
• Lisa Nandy trying to bully BBC over its Gaza coverage, says Wolf Hall director — The Guardian -

• WHO condemns Israeli attacks on facilities in Gaza — BBC World -
• New MPs deliver first speeches – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Clearing Gaza rubble could yield 90,000 tonnes of planet-heating emissions — The Guardian -
• In a tightly choreographed return to parliament, unexpected moments from Faruqi and Hanson ring out — The Guardian -
• Lammy ‘sickened’ by Israel’s targeting of starving Palestinians and threatens fresh sanctions — The Guardian -
• BBC sees fragile ceasefire holding in battle-scarred Suweida province — BBC World -
• Iran’s Leaders Turn to a New Brand of Nationalism After Israeli and U.S. Attacks — New York Times World -
• Trump ‘caught off guard’ by Israeli strikes on Syria last week — The Guardian -

Key economic concerns like rising borrowing and warnings on banking rules are at the forefront of UK news, coupled with political reshuffles, significant infrastructure projects, challenges in the NHS including doctors' strikes, and social issues like anti-Muslim hatred and immigration fines.

• BoE governor warns Reeves over weakening banking rules too much — The Guardian -
• UK ban on Palestine Action is an abuse of power, high court told — The Guardian -
• Kemi Badenoch to reshuffle shadow cabinet with James Cleverly set to return to Tory frontbench – UK politics live — The Guardian -

• James Cleverly to return as Kemi Badenoch reshuffles Tory frontbench — The Guardian -
• UK does not need to hold inquiry into Russian disinformation, ECHR rules — The Guardian -
• UK strikes deal with private investors to build £38bn Sizewell C nuclear power plant — The Guardian -
• UK borrowing rises more than expected, putting pressure on Rachel Reeves — The Guardian -
• Rachel Reeves faces gloomy autumn after borrowing overshoots — The Guardian -
• BMA says NHS plan for doctors’ strikes will put patients at risk — The Guardian -
• Resident doctors on strikes: ‘For those of us who are working class, the stakes are different’ — The Guardian -
• More than 100 Labour MPs urge Ed Miliband to explore radical energy bills overhaul — The Guardian -
• Chippie owner given ‘devastating’ £40,000 fine by Home office for allegedly illegal hire — The Guardian -
• Cenotaph wreath rules were changed to placate unionists, Blair-era files show — The Guardian -
• New trust to monitor anti-Muslim hatred in UK after funding to Tell Mama ended — The Guardian -

Australia's parliamentary proceedings feature new MPs and protests, while the nation grapples with a major algal bloom declared a natural disaster and controversies surrounding coal mining and drought conditions; legal and public safety incidents also capture attention.

• Labor MP Ali France thanks late son for his belief in her in first speech to parliament after unseating Peter Dutton — The Guardian -
• Senate to hold SA algal bloom inquiry as Greens warn ‘Adelaide beaches today could be Bondi tomorrow’ — The Guardian -
• Murray Watt urged to intervene after accusations proposed Queensland coalmine clearing land in greater glider habitat — The Guardian -

• Sofronoff knew ‘destructive’ potential of leaking confidential documents to Australian and ABC journalists, court hears — The Guardian -
• Australia's toxic algae bloom is 'natural disaster' - premier — BBC World -
• Teenager pleads guilty to murder of Vyleen White in case that sparked Queensland’s ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws — The Guardian -
• Cold front to dump ‘decent dose’ of rain on drought-affected parts of south-east Australia — The Guardian -
• Fire in overhead locker on Virgin Australia flight believed to be caused by lithium battery in power bank — The Guardian -
• Alleged childcare paedophile Joshua Dale Brown likely to face more charges, court told — The Guardian -

Renewed peace talks between Ukraine and Russia amidst ongoing drone strikes underscore a tense European security landscape, as Austria plans increased military spending, and political transitions in Japan, Brazil, and India signal shifting global dynamics.

• Russia launches 42 drone strikes on Ukraine overnight, hours after agreeing to Istanbul peace talks - Europe live — The Guardian -
• Austria Prepares to Give Up ‘Dream’ of Disarmament — New York Times World -
• Man rescued trying to reach Spain from Morocco in rubber ring and flippers — The Guardian -

• Fiona Hill on Trump, Putin and Why Great Powers Fall — New York Times World -
• Meme-famous UK fighter jet stuck in India finally departs — BBC World -
• Indian vice president's resignation sparks speculation — BBC World -
• Ukraine and Russia set for fresh peace talks, Zelensky says — BBC World -
• Brazil court freezes Bolsonaro son’s assets as ex-president threatened with arrest over social media use — The Guardian -
• Migrants deported from US tortured in El Salvador, Venezuela says — BBC World -
• Japan Election 2025: What to Know — New York Times World -
• In Japan, Anti-Establishment Parties Resonate With Young Voters — New York Times World -

The Trump administration faces legal challenges over funding cuts and media relations, while concerns about aging US infrastructure are raised, alongside judicial outcomes for police misconduct and incidents impacting public safety.

• Century-old dam under strain as floods increase in US and federal funds dry up — The Guardian -
• Harvard argues in court that Trump administration’s $2.6bn cuts are illegal — The Guardian -
• SkyWest Plane Aborts Landing to Avoid Midair Collision With B-52 Bomber — New York Times World -

• Senators question incoming CBS owner about ‘side deal’ with Trump and cancelling Colbert show – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Trump bans Wall Street Journal from Scotland trip press pool over Epstein report — The Guardian -
• Ex-officer sentenced to nearly three years for role in Breonna Taylor’s killing — The Guardian -
• Chinese Officers Questioned U.S. Government Employee About His Army Service — New York Times World -

Child poisoning incidents in China and allegations of torture against deported migrants highlight significant human rights concerns, while high-profile legal cases like the Epstein files saga and local crime incidents feature globally.

• Man who stabbed wife to death in Bradford street jailed for 28 years — The Guardian -
• Witness appeal after bus collides with aqueduct in Greater Manchester — The Guardian -
• Accuser says 'rollercoaster' of Epstein files saga is a 'real weight' on victims — BBC World -

• Arrests in China after more than 230 kindergarten children poisoned by lead paint in food — The Guardian -
• China finds cover-up in lead poisoning of 200 children — BBC World -
• Chinese Officials Helped Cover Up Lead Poisoning of Children, Report Says — New York Times World -
• Tuesday Briefing: A Deadly Jet Crash in Bangladesh — New York Times World -
• TV Show Helps Identify Mother and Child Found Dead in Rome Park, and a Suspect — New York Times World -
• 'My friend died right in front of me': Student describes moment air force jet crashed into school — BBC World -
• The voices in the cockpit fuelling controversy over Air India crash — BBC World -

The vast environmental impact of Gaza's destruction, concerns over human rights abuses at mines crucial for energy transition, and extreme heat leading to water shortages in Iran underscore pressing global climate and resource challenges.

• Large rise in abuse claims at mines that may be vital to EU’s energy transition, report says — The Guardian -
• Iranians asked to limit water use as temperatures hit 50C and reservoirs are depleted — The Guardian -

The Edinburgh Fringe's funniest joke award is scrapped, the tragic death of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner sparks fan tributes, and major music labels make financial moves, alongside discussions on global parenting norms.

• Edinburgh funniest fringe joke award scrapped for 2025 — The Guardian -
• Malcolm-Jamal Warner, The Cosby Show star, drowns aged 54 — BBC World -
• Sharing a Bed With Your Kid? It’s Totally Normal in Asia. — New York Times World -

• Death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner shocks fans: ‘We saw ourselves in him’ — The Guardian -
• Taylor Swift and Drake music giant files to sell shares in US — BBC World -

Groundbreaking advances in IVF technology allow for the birth of babies with DNA from three parents, offering new hope for preventing life-threatening genetic disorders.

• The babies born with DNA from three parents – podcast — The Guardian -