International diplomatic pressure mounts on Israel amidst warnings of famine in Gaza, with European and UK officials considering Palestinian state recognition and sanctions over continued violence and aid restrictions. Reports of a Palestinian activist's killing and Israeli public figures calling for sanctions highlight escalating tensions, while the UN describes a dire humanitarian catastrophe and an attack on a Jewish father in Italy reflects broader societal impacts.

• What Would Recognizing a Palestinian State Mean? — New York Times World -
• UK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel holds to ceasefire — The Guardian -
• Satellite Image Shows Gazans Mobbing Aid Trucks — New York Times World -

• UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions — BBC World -
• Wednesday Briefing: The U.K. May Recognize a Palestinian State — New York Times World -
• Why Airdrops in Gaza Are Seen as a Risky Last Resort — New York Times World -
• UK Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood In September, Unless Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire is Reached — New York Times World -
• Watch: How did Gaza get to the brink of starvation? — BBC World -
• US labor activist Chris Smalls assaulted by IDF during Gaza aid trip, group says — The Guardian -
• Israeli Settler Kills Palestinian Activist Included in Oscar-Winning Documentary — New York Times World -
• European Commission proposes suspending Israel from part of Horizon research programme — The Guardian -
• Bowen: Plan to recognise Palestinian state a big change for British foreign policy — BBC World -
• From safety first to Palestine first, Keir Starmer shows some leadership | John Crace — The Guardian -
• Houthis in Yemen Confirm in Video They Are Holding 11 Mariners Hostage — New York Times World -
• Wave of condemnation after killing of Palestinian activist in West Bank — The Guardian -
• UK to recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel agrees ceasefire and two-state solution, Starmer says – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Palestinians in Gaza ‘enduring humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions’, says UN secretary general – as it happened — The Guardian -
• ‘The war needs to end’: is the US right turning on Israel? — The Guardian -
• How Europe’s Leaders Coaxed Trump on Gaza and Ukraine — New York Times World -
• UK Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood In September, Barring Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire — New York Times World -
• Famine 'currently playing out' in Gaza, UN-backed experts warn — BBC World -
• Famine 'currently playing out' in Gaza, UN-backed experts warn — BBC World -
• Famine under way in Gaza, UN-backed experts say, as war death toll passes 60,000 — The Guardian -
• Israeli public figures call for ‘crippling sanctions’ on Israel over Gaza starvation — The Guardian -
• Israeli Far-Right Minister Promotes Plan for Jewish Resettlement in Gaza — New York Times World -
• Jewish father attacked by mob at Italian service station — The Guardian -
• Famine under way in Gaza, UN-backed experts say | First Thing — The Guardian -
• Pro-Palestine protest group says ‘we will see them in court’ after police block Sydney Harbour Bridge march — The Guardian -
• Sharing statement by terrorist organisation could contravene racial discrimination act, lawyers in Mary Kostakidis case argue — The Guardian -
• ‘Beyond comprehension’ for Israel to claim there is no starvation crisis in Gaza, Australia PM says — The Guardian -
• Tuesday briefing: The story behind the Edinburgh University ‘skull room’ – and a reckoning over its history — The Guardian -
• Jewish leaders urge Edinburgh University to uphold antisemitism definition — The Guardian -
• Tuesday Briefing: Trump Said There’s ‘Real Starvation’ in Gaza — New York Times World -
• Starmer Is Edging Closer to Recognizing a Palestinian State, UK Officials Say — New York Times World -
• Starmer Is Edging Closer to Recognizing a Palestinian State, UK Officials Say — New York Times World -
• In a First, Leading Israeli Rights Groups Accuse Israel of Gaza Genocide — New York Times World -
• Israel Returned to War in Gaza Hoping to Break Hamas. It Achieved Few, if Any, Goals. — New York Times World -

U.S. trade policy under Trump is reshaping international economic relations, as seen in failed trade truce talks with China and tariffs impacting industries from cars to medicine. Ongoing conflicts like Russia's strikes in Ukraine continue to test global stability, alongside fragile ceasefires in Southeast Asia and North Korea's firm stance on nukes.

• U.S. and China Fail to Reach Immediate Deal to Prolong Trade Truce — New York Times World -
• Trump’s Tariff Deals With E.U., U.K. and Japan Are a Blow to Canada’s Car Industry — New York Times World -
• How the E.U. Wooed Trump With Flashy but Flimsy Numbers — New York Times World -

• Russian strikes kill 25 in Ukraine, as Trump confirms deadline for talks — BBC World -
• US and China poised to extend tariff truce after failing to find resolution at talks — The Guardian -
• Trump Urges the U.K. to Drill More Oil, Criticizing Its Energy Policy — New York Times World -
• John Swinney urges Trump to exempt scotch whisky from 10% tariffs — The Guardian -
• Cease-Fire in Deadly Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Gets Armies’ Backing — New York Times World -
• North Korea Says Kim’s Relations With Trump ‘Not Bad,’ but Stands Firm on Nukes — New York Times World -
• Zelenskyy says at least 22 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, hours after Trump put pressure on Moscow – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Guardian Essential poll: most Australians doubt we will ever receive Aukus submarines amid Trump uncertainty — The Guardian -
• AstraZeneca chief executive hails ‘vital importance of US’ as Trump tariffs loom — The Guardian -
• Trump’s 15% tariff on medicines will harm patients, say EU drugmakers — The Guardian -
• Trump’s tariffs could squeeze US factories and boost costs by up to 4.5%, new analysis finds — The Guardian -
• Europe Made Major Trade Concessions to Trump. How Did That Happen? — New York Times World -
• Thailand seeks to ease fears amid shaky ceasefire deal with Cambodia — The Guardian -
• Russian Strike on Prison Kills 16, Ukraine Says — New York Times World -
• IMF upgrades global growth forecast as Trump tariffs ease, but warns on risks — The Guardian -
• Is the E.U. Tariff Deal With Trump Good for Europe? — New York Times World -
• Trump Moves Up Deadline for Putin to End Ukraine War — New York Times World -
• Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating hours-old ceasefire — BBC World -
• Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating hours-old ceasefire — BBC World -
• As Trump’s tariff regime becomes clear, Americans may start to foot the bill — The Guardian -
• Tuesday briefing: The story behind the Edinburgh University ‘skull room’ – and a reckoning over its history — The Guardian -
• Pro-Ukrainian Hackers Claim Cyberattack as Aeroflot Grounds Flights — New York Times World -
• Protests against Zelenskyy as drones torment Ukraine - podcast — The Guardian -
• Epstein confidante Ghislaine Maxwell urges supreme court to overturn her conviction as Trump continues to face questions – as it happened — The Guardian -

A deadly New York City skyscraper shooting targeting the NFL, fatal stabbings in London, and hostage situations involving UNICEF staff in Haiti underscore persistent public safety concerns globally. High-profile legal cases include Ghislaine Maxwell's request for immunity and the conviction of former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe, highlighting issues of sexual abuse and corruption.

• Russian soldiers scammed and robbed of war cash on return from Ukraine — BBC World -
• Father and son named as victims of fatal stabbings at office in south London — The Guardian -
• A mistaken elevator, frantic emails and a run for help - how New York shooting unfolded — BBC World -

• Brain injuries and legal battles: the NFL’s persistent problem with CTE — The Guardian -
• Ghislaine Maxwell demands immunity before testifying to Congress — The Guardian -
• What to know about the victims of the New York City skyscraper shooting — The Guardian -
• UNICEF Employees Held Hostage For 3 Weeks in Haiti — New York Times World -
• Five survivors of Rotherham grooming gangs say they were also raped by police officers — The Guardian -
• New York gunman was targeting NFL but went to wrong office, mayor says — BBC World -
• New York shooting: gunman said in note that playing football gave him CTE — The Guardian -
• Paul Gallagher, Brother of Oasis Band Members, Is Charged With Rape — New York Times World -
• Police seek Tommy Robinson after alleged assault at London station — The Guardian -
• Police officer among four dead in shooting at New York City office building — BBC World -
• Famine under way in Gaza, UN-backed experts say | First Thing — The Guardian -
• Child molestation survivor revisits case of his father killing his accused abuser on live TV — The Guardian -
• Nigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages even after ransom paid — BBC World -
• New York shooting: gunman kills four people at Manhattan skyscraper — The Guardian -
• Tuesday Briefing: Trump Said There’s ‘Real Starvation’ in Gaza — New York Times World -
• Dozens Are Killed by ISIS-Linked Rebels at a Church in Congo — New York Times World -
• Ex-Colombian president Álvaro Uribe guilty of witness-tampering — BBC World -
• Ex-Colombian president Álvaro Uribe guilty of witness-tampering — BBC World -
• Watch: New York in shock after fatal office shooting — BBC World -
• Alvaro Uribe, Ex-President of Colombia, Is Convicted of Bribery — New York Times World -

Increasing plane turbulence linked to climate change and Brazil's new law risking Amazon deforestation are significant environmental concerns. Legal action against Thames Water and Anglian Water's penalty for sewage failures address water pollution, while research shows UK teenagers vaping leading to smoking, highlighting public health challenges.

• Charity in legal action against minister for failing to act over Thames Water — The Guardian -
• Why plane turbulence is really becoming more frequent - and more severe — BBC World -
• Third of UK teenagers who vape will go on to start smoking, research shows — The Guardian -

• New Brazil development law risks Amazon deforestation, UN expert warns — BBC World -
• Trump administration claims greenhouse gases don’t harm public health — The Guardian -
• Finland’s Short, Precious Summers Are Plagued by Goose Poop — New York Times World -
• ‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’: how Trump is fumbling geothermal energy — The Guardian -
• Anglian Water to pay £63m over sewage failures — The Guardian -
• Devon campaigners call for ‘right to riverbank’ after finding Dart has 108 owners — The Guardian -
• Minns government’s environmental integrity condemned as ‘nonexistent’ amid 40% surge in land clearing — The Guardian -
• Gorilla habitats and pristine forest at risk as DRC opens half of country to oil and gas drilling bids — The Guardian -
• Albanese government substantially expands renewable energy scheme amid 2030 target concerns — The Guardian -

New Orleans' municipal ID card program aims to promote inclusion amid a nationwide ICE crackdown, contrasting with a Texas lawsuit challenging abortion pill access in New York. President Trump faces continued questions about Jeffrey Epstein's associates, and the Justice Department's request for non-citizen voter data sparks debate.

• New Orleans announces municipal ID card amid nationwide Ice crackdown — The Guardian -
• Trump says Epstein ‘stole’ Virginia Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago staff role — The Guardian -
• Texas sues New York official for refusing to take action against abortion provider — The Guardian -

• Justice department asked California to give details of non-citizens on voter rolls — The Guardian -
• Union Pacific seeks to buy Norfolk Southern in $85bn merger deal — The Guardian -
• US workers say Trump’s immigration crackdown is causing labor shortages: ‘A strain on everybody’ — The Guardian -

Labour Party strategies face scrutiny, including debates over welfare reform impacting those at risk of poverty and online safety regulations, prompting criticism from figures like Jeremy Corbyn and Nigel Farage. Public concerns about rising food prices and Greggs' slowing sales reflect economic pressures, while a Vodafone CEO faces legal action from former franchisees.

• Labour focused on appeasing Reform, not beating them, says Jeremy Corbyn — The Guardian -
• Peter Kyle says Nigel Farage is on side of ‘people like Jimmy Savile’ in online safety row — The Guardian -
• Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk’s shares plunge as it cuts sales forecast — The Guardian -

• Uber loses UK supreme court appeal over tax on private-hire rivals — The Guardian -
• Hillsborough bereaved urge Starmer not to appoint ex-Sun editor to senior role — The Guardian -
• UK has not hit ‘peak Greggs’, says CEO, as sales slow in heatwave — The Guardian -
• Train operators allowed to run more east coast mainline services to Glasgow, Hull and Bradford — The Guardian -
• Vodafone CEO asked how she sleeps at night by ex-franchisee amid £120m legal action — The Guardian -
• Abramovich business associate Eugene Shvidler fails to overturn UK sanctions — The Guardian -
• Tens of thousands at risk of poverty despite Labour’s benefit U-turn, MPs warn — The Guardian -
• Southport MP says town won’t be defined by atrocity one year on from attack — The Guardian -
• Rising UK food prices turn cash-strapped shoppers away from high street — The Guardian -

Queensland's crime victim rates are disputed, while a Victorian coroner highlights family violence failures and calls for prison healthcare overhaul. Debates on gender quotas in parliament and education benchmarks are prominent, as are environmental integrity concerns amid land clearing and a council's controversial land sale to a private school.

• Victorian coroner calls out family violence failures after husband ambushes wife with hatchet — The Guardian -
• One in three students fail to meet Naplan benchmarks as disadvantaged fall behind — The Guardian -
• Liberal MP says women prefer hairdressing and men drawn to maths in debate over gender quotas — The Guardian -

• Tim Wilson gives second first speech – as it happened — The Guardian -
• David Crisafulli claims drop in Queensland crime victim rates but Labor says he’s cherrypicking data — The Guardian -
• Law professor at centre of leaked email controversy claims University of Melbourne suspended him because of his political opinion — The Guardian -
• North Sydney council votes in favour of potential sale of public street to elite private school Shore — The Guardian -
• Inquest into Aboriginal woman Heather Calgaret’s death in custody urges overhaul of Victoria’s prison healthcare — The Guardian -

Severe flooding in Beijing has resulted in numerous fatalities and evacuations, showcasing immediate natural disaster impacts. Greece grapples with an 'invasion' of migrants in Crete, and an attack in Kashmir signifies ongoing security challenges, while the 80th anniversary of World War II serves as a historical marker.

• Greece claims 'invasion' in Crete as it tries to halt asylum on Med route — BBC World -
• India Says It Killed 3 Militants Behind Spring Terrorist Attack in Kashmir — New York Times World -
• Hundreds of arrests during deadly Angola fuel protests — BBC World -

• BBC visits Beijing region hit by deadly flood — BBC World -
• Heavy Rain and Flooding in China Kill at Least 30 — New York Times World -
• Beijing floods kill 30 as China sees summer of extreme weather — BBC World -
• Beijing floods kill 30 as China sees summer of extreme weather — BBC World -
• Last Soldiers of an Imperial Army Have a Warning for Young Generations — New York Times World -
• China floods: more than 30 killed in Beijing and tens of thousands evacuated — The Guardian -
• Watch: Nursing home residents rescued from China floods — BBC World -

Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks bond amidst legal troubles, and a sequel to 'My Best Friend's Wedding' is in the works, reflecting shifts in entertainment news. Canada's hockey sexual assault case exposes toxic culture, and Kenyan runners face doping allegations, while China offers birth incentives to address demographic challenges.

• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge to free him on $50m bond pending sentencing — The Guardian -
• Ziad Rahbani, Composer Who Defined a Tragic Era in Lebanon, Dies at 69 — New York Times World -
• Watch: Fighter jet swerves dramatically to avoid birds near packed beach — BBC World -

• My Best Friend’s Wedding 2: Celine Song to write sequel to hit comedy — The Guardian -
• Sarah Jessica Parker in possible conflict of interest over Booker longlisted author — The Guardian -
• ChatGPT launches study mode to encourage ‘responsible’ academic use — The Guardian -
• Human dignity must be protected from rise of AI, Pope says — BBC World -
• Human dignity must be protected from rise of AI, Pope says — BBC World -
• American Eagle faces backlash over ‘Sydney Sweeney has great jeans’ ad — The Guardian -
• US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery descendants law — BBC World -
• Canada’s hockey case exposed a toxic culture – yet the accuser ended up on trial — The Guardian -
• Unsung hero behind hula hoop invention dies aged 101 — BBC World -
• Children to be banned from having YouTube accounts as Albanese government backflips on exemption — The Guardian -
• Nigeria's victorious women footballers promised $100,000 each — BBC World -
• Nigeria's victorious women footballers promised $100,000 each — BBC World -
• Some Kenyan Runners See Doping as a Path to Glory, and a Daily Meal — New York Times World -
• China offers parents $1,500 in bid to boost births — BBC World -
• China offers parents $1,500 in bid to boost births — BBC World -