Donald Trump's administration faces scrutiny over its aggressive tariff strategies against nations like Brazil, India, and Canada, while also impacting foreign aid policies and domestic issues such as drug prices and political appointments.

• White House doubles down on calling recognition of Palestine a ‘reward’ for Hamas – US politics live — The Guardian -
• Panama official files lawsuits against owner of ports at centre of US-China struggle — The Guardian -
• Trump threatens drug giants with crackdown over prices — The Guardian -

• Trump extends deadline for tariff deal with Mexico by another 90 days — The Guardian -
• ‘Classic tinpot dictator’: Trump exports his assault on democracy to Brazil — The Guardian -
• A Short History of Awkward Gift Giving Between U.S. and U.K. Leaders — New York Times World -
• Jess Glynne feels ‘sick’ over use of Jet2 song to promote US deportations — The Guardian -
• Scores killed in Gaza as Trump says Hamas surrender is ‘fastest way to end humanitarian crisis’ – as it happened — The Guardian -
• EU-US tariff deal not finished yet, say Europeans unhappy with Trump's terms — BBC World -
• Trump Taps Climate Skeptics to Attack Science on Global Warming — New York Times World -
• Modi’s ‘True Friend’ Trump Deals India a Big Blow With Tariff Threats — New York Times World -
• U.S. Hits Brazil With 50% Tariffs and Sanctions in Sharp Escalation — New York Times World -
• Pete Hegseth’s aides used polygraphs against their own Pentagon colleagues — The Guardian -
• Kamala Harris to release book on presidential run: ‘I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting’ — The Guardian -
• Trump Tells Russian Official to ‘Watch His Words,’ but He Bites Back Instead — New York Times World -
• France under pressure to stop $9.7m of USAID contraceptives being destroyed — The Guardian -
• Fema denies grants to three Kentucky counties hit by storms that caused widespread devastation — The Guardian -
• Kamala Harris declines California run – could she try again for the White House? — The Guardian -
• Republicans reward Emil Bove for Trump loyalty with lifetime judgeship — The Guardian -
• Burke says he’s ‘optimistic’ about security relationship with US after quiet meeting with Trump’s FBI chief – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Thailand and Cambodia Reach Trump Trade Deals, U.S. Official Says — New York Times World -
• Trump Administration Told Taiwan’s President to Avoid U.S. Stopover — New York Times World -
• Thursday Briefing: Trump’s Steep Tariffs on Brazil — New York Times World -
• Senate votes against resolutions to block arms sales to Israel even as it continues to starve Gaza – as it happened — The Guardian -
• US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza — BBC World -

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens amid ongoing conflict and aid shortages, even as international diplomatic efforts intensify, with key US allies recognizing a Palestinian state and US officials engaging in ceasefire talks.

• White House doubles down on calling recognition of Palestine a ‘reward’ for Hamas – US politics live — The Guardian -
• US envoy to visit Gaza, as hospital says dozens killed seeking food — BBC World -
• Witkoff Plans Visit to Gaza to See Hunger Crisis — New York Times World -

• At least 91 killed seeking aid in Gaza as US envoy Steve Witkoff visits Israel — The Guardian -
• Gazan boy first to be treated in UK for war injuries — BBC World -
• Family pleads for release of Palestinian-American teen held in Israeli prison — The Guardian -
• Israeli police release settler accused of killing Palestinian activist — The Guardian -
• Starmer ‘listening to hostages’ but intends to stick to Palestine statehood plan — The Guardian -
• Scores killed in Gaza as Trump says Hamas surrender is ‘fastest way to end humanitarian crisis’ – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Peers arguing Palestinian state recognition unlawful ‘missing the point’, says minister – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Israel’s measures do nothing to stop Gaza starvation crisis, say aid workers | First Thing — The Guardian -
• If the UK recognises Palestine does it risk breaking international law? — The Guardian -
• Trump threatens Canada on trade deal after Carney moves to recognise Palestine — The Guardian -
• Amid Scramble for Food, Prices in Gaza Reach Extraordinary Heights — New York Times World -
• Anger Over Starvation in Gaza Leaves Israel Increasingly Isolated — New York Times World -
• Minister dismisses peers’ claims that UK recognition of Palestine may break international law — The Guardian -
• Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state — BBC World -
• Canada to Recognize Palestinian State at the U.N. General Assembly — New York Times World -
• Pro-Palestinian Group Can Appeal U.K. Ban, Judge Rules, Citing Free Speech — New York Times World -
• Thursday briefing: How ​global ​preparedness ​prevented a ​tsunami ​tragedy — The Guardian -
• Senate votes against resolutions to block arms sales to Israel even as it continues to starve Gaza – as it happened — The Guardian -
• US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza — BBC World -

Regions globally are experiencing severe weather events, including deadly floods in Texas and Beijing and record heat in Japan and South Korea, while environmental concerns range from wildlife corridor threats to radioactive waste.

• Top Texas emergency official says he was sick and asleep as deadly floods hit — The Guardian -
• Intense rain and flash floods expected from New York City to Washington DC — The Guardian -
• Aftershocks From 8.8-Magnitude Quake Rattle North Pacific — New York Times World -

• A New Border Wall in Arizona Would Block a Key Wildlife Corridor — New York Times World -
• Coalition is wedging itself on climate crisis with net zero debate, warns Liberal MP in Scott Morrison’s former seat — The Guardian -
• Radioactive wasp nest discovered at nuclear waste storage site in South Carolina — The Guardian -
• US lightning flash was longest on record at 515 miles, scientists say — The Guardian -
• Fema denies grants to three Kentucky counties hit by storms that caused widespread devastation — The Guardian -
• More than 30 killed in nursing home hit by Beijing floods — BBC World -
• Chinese official makes rare admission of failings over deadly Beijing floods — The Guardian -
• Snow predicted to fall in seven Australian states and territories this week — The Guardian -
• Thursday briefing: How ​global ​preparedness ​prevented a ​tsunami ​tragedy — The Guardian -
• Japan and South Korea reel from record-breaking heat — The Guardian -
• After nearly 100 years, adult winter-run Chinook salmon seen in California river — The Guardian -
• Supersized stick insect discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia — The Guardian -
• Fears for South Australia’s annual cuttlefish gathering amid deadly algal bloom — The Guardian -

UK public services face challenges with nurses rejecting a pay deal and record inmate deaths in prisons, while migration figures hit new highs and a study on transgender youth healthcare begins.

• Mary-Ann Stephenson confirmed as EHRC chair despite MPs’ objections — The Guardian -
• Nine out of 10 nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland reject pay award — The Guardian -
• Major Study on Transgender Youth Health Care to Begin in U.K. — New York Times World -

• Channel crossings in 2025 pass 25,000 – faster than any year since records began — The Guardian -
• Starmer and Reeves should consider wealth tax, says former shadow chancellor — The Guardian -
• Attacks on prison officers and inmate deaths at record levels in England and Wales — The Guardian -
• Staff fear to speak up at NHS hospital trust under police investigation, report says — The Guardian -
• Air traffic control failure an isolated incident, says UK minister after meeting — The Guardian -
• Majority of inner London pupils on free meals going to university, data shows — The Guardian -
• Rail fares in Britain rise by inflation-busting 5.1% in a year — The Guardian -
• Man, 76, arrested after suspected poisoning at UK summer camp — The Guardian -
• Mother’s instinct not addressed, report on death of boy sent home from Rotherham A&E says — The Guardian -
• First NHS AI-run physio clinic in England halves back-pain waiting list — The Guardian -
• Police say ill-fitting uniforms leading to crushed testicles and lumps in breasts — The Guardian -
• Pro-Palestinian Group Can Appeal U.K. Ban, Judge Rules, Citing Free Speech — New York Times World -
• British warship sunk in 1703 storm gives up its secrets three centuries on — The Guardian -

Australia grapples with economic and social challenges including calls for tax reform, Indigenous deaths in custody, and housing crisis solutions, alongside national security concerns regarding foreign espionage.

• Little India has been part of Melbourne’s multicultural fabric for decades. Some traders fear they’ll soon have to leave — The Guardian -
• On issues from Aukus to recognising Palestine, Victorian Labor’s base is determined to be heard — The Guardian -
• Asylum seekers on Nauru contract dengue as advocates call on Australia to take responsibility — The Guardian -

• Coalition is wedging itself on climate crisis with net zero debate, warns Liberal MP in Scott Morrison’s former seat — The Guardian -
• Productivity Commission backs biggest Australian company tax rate cut in 40 years — The Guardian -
• Watch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia — BBC World -
• Dog walker finds skull believed to be missing head of South Australia alleged murder victim — The Guardian -
• Foreign spies are targeting defence employees working on Aukus, Asio boss reveals — The Guardian -
• Guardian Australia’s Carly Earl wins top award in 2025 Australian Life photography competition — The Guardian -
• Burke says he’s ‘optimistic’ about security relationship with US after quiet meeting with Trump’s FBI chief – as it happened — The Guardian -
• After-school carer charged with producing child abuse material at six facilities across northern Sydney — The Guardian -
• Homeless people at Sydney’s Central station have belongings removed with advocates condemning ‘heavy-handed’ tactics — The Guardian -
• Snow predicted to fall in seven Australian states and territories this week — The Guardian -
• Queensland police union chief calls state government pay offer ‘grossly inadequate’ days after approving it — The Guardian -
• Wiradjuri man Paul Coe, a ‘legend of the land rights movement’, dies age 76 — The Guardian -
• Bruce Lehrmann claims police destroyed exonerating evidence and pending rape trial should be abandoned, court hears — The Guardian -
• Queensland Productivity Commission argues construction industry ‘reset’ needed to fix housing crisis and deliver Olympics — The Guardian -
• Lidia Thorpe condemns ‘shameful’ number of Indigenous deaths in custody as Closing the Gap measures worsen — The Guardian -
• Supersized stick insect discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia — The Guardian -
• Sam Groth’s wife Brittany publicly defends couple’s relationship as they threaten legal action against minister — The Guardian -
• Archibald prize 2025: finger-painted portrait of musician William Barton wins people’s choice award — The Guardian -
• Fears for South Australia’s annual cuttlefish gathering amid deadly algal bloom — The Guardian -

Amidst ongoing Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and internal anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine, the world also sees sentences for ISIS militants, reports of crimes against humanity in Tigray, and political shifts in Myanmar and Lithuania.

• Russian Missile and Drone Attack Pummels Kyiv, Killing at Least 7 — New York Times World -
• Kyiv toll rises to 16 as wave of Russian strikes defies Trump ceasefire demand — BBC World -
• ISIS Militant Sentenced to Life for Role in Burning Pilot Alive in Syria — New York Times World -

• After Backlash, Ukraine Votes to Restore Watchdogs’ Powers — New York Times World -
• Kyiv protesters celebrate as parliament votes to restore anti-corruption bodies’ power — The Guardian -
• Lithuania’s Prime Minister Steps Down — New York Times World -
• Zelenskyy signs Ukraine anti-corruption law after protests prompt changes – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Former Iranian foreign minister proposes regional nuclear pact — The Guardian -
• Ancient Gems Linked to Buddha Are Returned to India — New York Times World -
• Swedish jihadist jailed for life over IS murder of Jordanian pilot in Syria — BBC World -
• Mass rape, forced pregnancy and sexual torture in Tigray amount to crimes against humanity – report — The Guardian -
• Hong Kong democracy campaigner accuses UK police of asking her to ‘self-censor’ — The Guardian -
• Anger grows in China over reports of online groups sharing explicit photos of women — The Guardian -
• Kenya's sweeping alcohol control plan sparks anger — BBC World -
• Myanmar Lifts State of Emergency, Paving the Way for Disputed Vote — New York Times World -
• Myanmar junta ends state of emergency as it prepares for elections — The Guardian -
• Thailand and Cambodia Stepped Back From War, but Their Temple Fight Remains — New York Times World -
• Alvaro Uribe, Ex-President of Colombia, Is Convicted of Bribery — New York Times World -
• ‘A joyous day’: India celebrates return of ancient gems linked to the Buddha — The Guardian -
• Canada’s Measles Cases Surpass U.S., Alberta Officials Push for State of Emergency — New York Times World -

The tech sector sees Apple's China challenges and AI progress scrutiny, while Rolls-Royce announces soaring profits, and retailers expand their offerings; a SpaceX launch was also delayed by weather.

• Wall Street to scrutinize Apple over China struggles and slow AI progress — The Guardian -
• Bad Weather Delays Launch of Astronauts to Space Station — New York Times World -
• Energy drinks recalled in US with FDA warning of ‘unintentional alcohol ingestion’ — The Guardian -

• Rolls-Royce profits soar 50% on strong demand for jet engines — The Guardian -
• Co-op expands its ‘food on the go’ offering with 15 new bitesize stores — The Guardian -

Notable legal proceedings include Conor McGregor's sexual assault appeal rejection, a Florida execution, and an arrest in an Arkansas murder case, highlighting ongoing justice system events.

• Irish court rejects Conor McGregor’s appeal in sexual assault case — The Guardian -
• Florida to execute man convicted of killing his wife and children in 1994 — The Guardian -
• Arkansas police arrest man in killings of married couple hiking in state park — The Guardian -

Cultural news includes Elton John's collaboration with Spinal Tap and an Australian author joining Dua Lipa's book club, while human interest stories feature Justin Timberlake's health diagnosis and the birth of the 'oldest baby' from a frozen embryo.

• Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis — The Guardian -
• Allan Ahlberg, beloved children's author, dies aged 87 — The Guardian -
• Elton John and Spin̈al Tap release new version of Stonehenge – and correct stage prop disaster — The Guardian -

• World’s ‘oldest baby’ born from embryo frozen in 1994 — The Guardian -
• 'Like a sci-fi movie': US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record — BBC World -
• Helen Garner praises ‘serious and sensitive’ Dua Lipa after musician adds Australian author to her book club — The Guardian -
• No, Oprah Winfrey didn’t block access to a road in Hawaii amid tsunami warning evacuations — The Guardian -