International leaders and officials are urging a two-state solution and ceasefire in Gaza, where a worsening starvation crisis is reported, amid political visits to sensitive sites and ongoing protests worldwide.

• ‘No Palestine left to recognise’ if world doesn’t push for two-state solution with Israel, Penny Wong warns — The Guardian -
• Speaker Mike Johnson visits occupied West Bank to support Israeli settlers — The Guardian -
• A Weakened Hezbollah Resists Pressure to Give Up Its Weapons — New York Times World -

• Netanyahu Squanders His Moment to Halt the War in Gaza — New York Times World -
• Police warn of mass arrests if Palestine Action protest goes ahead — The Guardian -
• Monday Briefing: An ‘All or Nothing’ Gaza Deal — New York Times World -
• Monday Briefing: An ‘All or Nothing’ Gaza Deal — New York Times World -
• Mike Huckabee, Israel’s Passionate Defender as Gaza War Drives Allies Away — New York Times World -
• Social media images of Gaza cafes can’t hide truth: Israel is starving Palestinians — The Guardian -
• UK politics: No 10 says Hamas won’t have ‘veto’ over UK recognition of Palestine – as it happened — The Guardian -
• We know the Sydney Harbour Bridge march against the killing in Gaza was huge – but just how big was it? — The Guardian -
• ‘No one should act surprised,’ says UN expert who warned of starvation in Gaza last year — The Guardian -
• Hundreds of ex-Israeli security officials urge Trump to help end war in Gaza — The Guardian -
• UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera withdraws Tosca production in Tel Aviv — The Guardian -
• Hundreds of Israeli ex-officials appeal to Trump to help end Gaza war — BBC World -
• Police plan to arrest anyone supporting Palestine Action at London protest — The Guardian -
• Israeli forces kill at least 27 at food site while minister’s al-Aqsa visit causes outrage | First Thing — The Guardian -
• Carr says PM would be ‘wasting his breath’ talking to Netanyahu about two-state solution – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Potential Trump tariff retaliation not a factor in Palestinian state decision, Albanese says — The Guardian -
• Chris Minns faces angry backlash from caucus over ‘risible’ Sydney Harbour Bridge protest stance — The Guardian -
• Victoria police criticised for Gaza protest tactics while thousands marched ‘freely’ in Sydney — The Guardian -

President Trump's administration faces scrutiny over controversial policy decisions on abortion and economic data, while Republican political figures and state-level legislative maneuvers continue to shape the domestic landscape.

• Trump officials look to block abortion services at veterans affairs hospitals — The Guardian -
• Marjorie Taylor Greene says Republican party has lost touch with its base — The Guardian -
• Trump firing of labor statistics chief ‘undermines credibility’, ex-leaders say — The Guardian -

• Trump loyalist Nancy Mace announces bid for governor of South Carolina — The Guardian -
• Illinois governor says Texas Democrats who left will be protected amid arrest threats — The Guardian -
• Harvard president reportedly says he is not considering $500m deal with Trump — The Guardian -
• White House officials rush to defend Trump after shaky economic week — The Guardian -
• Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump — BBC World -
• Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump — BBC World -

US tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are causing significant economic impacts on nations like Malaysia, India, and Switzerland, highlighting international trade tensions and shifting global financial confidence.

• What’s It Like to Deal With Brutal U.S. Tariffs? Ask Malaysia. — New York Times World -
• India calls Trump's tariff threat over Russian oil 'unjustified' — BBC World -
• Tuesday Briefing: Trump’s Tariff Leverage — New York Times World -

• India Will Buy Russian Oil Despite Trump’s Threats, Officials Say — New York Times World -
• Trump’s Demand to Trading Partners: Pledge Money or Get Higher Tariffs — New York Times World -
• Trump’s demand that India stop buying Russian oil puts Modi in tight spot — The Guardian -
• Why Trump’s Tariffs Are Closing Factories in Lesotho — New York Times World -
• How the Threat of Trump’s Highest Tariff Derailed an African Nation — New York Times World -
• Swiss president under fire after Trump call leads to US tariffs shock — The Guardian -
• Investor confidence in EU drops after Trump’s Brussels trade deal — The Guardian -

Reports detail multiple kidnappings in Haiti, a deadly mass shooting in Los Angeles, and high-profile legal cases for celebrities and politicians, alongside various criminal investigations and social welfare concerns in the UK, US, and internationally.

• Irish missionary and child, 3, among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage — BBC World -
• Two killed and six wounded in mass shooting at LA music festival afterparty — The Guardian -
• Judge denies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs bail ahead of sentencing — The Guardian -

• Eight People, Including 3-Year-Old, Are Kidnapped From Haiti Orphanage — New York Times World -
• Nine missing, including child and Irish missionary, after mass kidnapping at Haiti orphanage — The Guardian -
• Tommy Robinson arrested over alleged assault at London station — The Guardian -
• Search intensifies for British woman missing from Greek beach — The Guardian -
• Public asked to identify 40 faces pictured at last year’s UK summer riots — The Guardian -
• US man stabbed bakery owners over sandwich bought years ago, police say — The Guardian -
• Two teenagers detained over ‘sadistic’ torture and killing of two kittens in London — The Guardian -
• South African farm worker says he was forced to feed women to pigs — BBC World -
• Irish missionary and child, 3, among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage — BBC World -
• Third girl dies after barge collides with Miami sailing camp boat — The Guardian -
• Soulja Boy arrested on suspicion of weapons charges — BBC World -
• Soulja Boy arrested on suspicion of weapons charges — BBC World -
• F1 tycoon pleads guilty to abetting the obstruction of justice — BBC World -
• F1 tycoon pleads guilty to abetting the obstruction of justice — BBC World -
• New Zealand Woman Arrested After Toddler Discovered in Suitcase — New York Times World -
• Melbourne synagogue spray-painted in a series of attacks by man in Scream mask — The Guardian -
• BBC reveals horrific exploitation of children in Kenya sex trade — BBC World -

Brazil's former president faces US condemnation over house arrest, while Russia's withdrawal from the INF Treaty and damage to a nuclear submarine base raise security concerns, and South Korea takes steps to ease border tensions with the North.

• US condemns Brazil supreme court judge for ordering house arrest of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro — The Guardian -
• Russia Says It Will Stop Abiding By INF Treaty — New York Times World -
• Russian Nuclear Submarine Base Was Damaged in Earthquake, Satellite Images Show — New York Times World -

• El Salvador’s Leader Is Autocrat to Some, Godsend to Others — New York Times World -
• British couple held in Iran moved to separate prisons heightening welfare concerns — The Guardian -
• Trump envoy to visit Moscow this week before deadline for ending Ukraine war — The Guardian -
• US special envoy Steve Witkoff expected to visit Moscow on Wednesday – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Suspected gunmen go on trial in Moscow over concert hall terror attack — The Guardian -
• South Korea begins removing loudspeakers on border with North to reduce tensions — The Guardian -

Tragic migrant boat capsizes off Yemen have resulted in numerous deaths, as UK and US authorities implement or review policies on asylum seekers and visitor entry requirements, with Sudan's besieged city also facing starvation.

• UK to start small boats returns to France ‘within days’ after EU gives green light — The Guardian -
• More than 140 African Migrants Feared Dead In Boat Disaster Near Yemen — New York Times World -
• Scores dead as boat carrying more than 150 people capsizes off Yemen — The Guardian -

• Napier barracks to continue housing asylum seekers after small boat influx — The Guardian -
• Some tourists and business travelers may face up to $15,000 bond to enter US — The Guardian -
• More Than 60 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off the Coast of Yemen — New York Times World -
• Dozens of migrants die in boat capsize off Yemen — BBC World -
• People in Sudan's besieged city face starvation, UN warns — BBC World -

Several internal UK incidents, from a child's death at a water park to rail service disruptions and a corporate charity cut, highlight diverse challenges in public safety, infrastructure, and governance, alongside political disagreements within the Conservative party.

• Girl, 4, dies after pool incident at Waterworld in Stoke-on-Trent — The Guardian -
• Oasis fans at Wembley gig where man died question alcohol use and security — The Guardian -
• McDonald’s UK arm slashed donations to Children in Need last year, accounts show — The Guardian -

• Rail services in parts of England are cut as tracks are disturbed by lack of moisture — The Guardian -
• Regulator examines £1.3m paid to Yorkshire Water boss via offshore parent company — The Guardian -
• George Osborne says UK has been left behind in cryptocurrency boom — The Guardian -
• Met arrested woman after Facebook posts about ex-partner – a serving officer — The Guardian -
• Girl, 14, died at psychiatric hospital after agency worker with false ID left her alone, inquest hears — The Guardian -
• Death at Guys Marsh prison prompts call to curb illicit alcohol and drugs — The Guardian -
• ‘Cat-sized’ rat found in Teesside town puts focus on pest control cuts — The Guardian -
• Truss accuses Badenoch of not telling truth about Tory failures — The Guardian -
• Ofsted’s new inspection proposals are vague and out of date, say experts — The Guardian -
• Social media battles and barbs on both sides of Atlantic over UK Online Safety Act — The Guardian -

Economic concerns over inflation, airport security issues, and a gender discrimination court appeal are among the key domestic headlines in Australia, alongside ongoing issues at a state DNA lab and a potential takeover of a major steelworks.

• Inflation is down but prices remain high: when will the cost-of-living crisis end? — The Guardian -
• Confused passengers evacuated from Brisbane domestic airport and told to rescreen after metal detector fault — The Guardian -
• Sall Grover begins federal court appeal against Roxanne Tickle’s gender discrimination case win — The Guardian -

• Scandal-hit Queensland DNA lab repeats major testing error as rape victims wait over a year for results — The Guardian -
• Global consortium led by Australia’s BlueScope weighs takeover of embattled Whyalla steelworks — The Guardian -

Storm Floris has caused widespread disruption in the UK, as wildfires in Canada lead to severe air quality alerts, and glaciers shrink rapidly on remote islands, emphasizing global environmental shifts and local weather impacts.

• Storm Floris: 90mph gusts hit train services – live updates — The Guardian -
• Canada wildfires prompt severe air quality alerts across country and US — The Guardian -
• ‘A bellwether of change’: speed of glacier shrinking on remote Heard Island sounds alarm — The Guardian -

• Storm Floris brings winds of 100mph and disrupts travel in parts of UK — The Guardian -
• Weather tracker: Heat records fall as Japan and South Korea swelter — The Guardian -
• Residents warned of potential ‘major flooding’ and damaging surf in NSW after wild weekend weather — The Guardian -
• Watch: Twin waterspouts merge near Italian coastline — BBC World -
• Long-Dormant Russian Volcano Erupts for the First Time in Centuries — New York Times World -
• Mission begins to save snails threatened by own beauty — BBC World -

Boeing defense workers have gone on strike, while BP made a significant oil discovery off Brazil's coast, and Tesla's board approved a substantial stock award to Elon Musk, reflecting major developments in various industrial sectors.

• New York Post to launch a version of the rightwing tabloid in California in 2026 — The Guardian -
• BP makes its biggest oil and gas discovery in 25 years off coast of Brazil — The Guardian -
• Tesla board awards $30bn of shares to Elon Musk — The Guardian -

• Boeing defence workers go on strike in new blow to aviation giant — BBC World -
• Boeing defence workers go on strike in new blow to aviation giant — BBC World -
• US Boeing defense workers go on strike after rejecting latest offer — The Guardian -

Tributes are paid to notable individuals like Razia Jan and Stella Rimington, while a rare Hobbit copy was discovered and Danish public art sparked controversy, reflecting a range of human stories and cultural events.

• Disfigured, shamed and forgotten: BBC visits the Korean survivors of the Hiroshima bomb — BBC World -
• Razia Jan, 81, Who Built an Enduring Girls’ School in Afghanistan, Dies — New York Times World -
• Danish zoo asks for unwanted pets to feed its predators — BBC World -

• A Rare Copy of ‘The Hobbit’ Is Found on an Unassuming Shelf — New York Times World -
• Stella Rimington, first female MI5 chief, dies aged 90 — The Guardian -
• Keir Starmer leads tributes as Lord Sawyer dies aged 82 — The Guardian -
• Audio of Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson arguments from Marriage Story used to scare off wolves in the US — The Guardian -
• Derk Sauer, Champion of Free Press in a New Russia, Dies at 72 — New York Times World -
• Denmark to reportedly remove ‘ugly and pornographic’ mermaid statue — The Guardian -
• Cécile Dionne, Who Found Fame and Despair as a Quintuplet, Dies at 91 — New York Times World -
• ‘Don’t erase the soul of Bingin’: Bali locals dismayed as 48 businesses destroyed in local crackdown — The Guardian -
• Watch: Florida police officer removes alligator from family's pool with bare hands — BBC World -
• Rescued British hiker billed €14,225 for ignoring rockslide signs in Dolomites — The Guardian -
• Heroic dog crosses busy street to get owners emergency help in Pittsburgh — The Guardian -
• New Zealand to charge foreign tourists to visit most famous sites — The Guardian -
• He Survived the Khmer Rouge and Built a Musical Legacy — New York Times World -
• Choir that drowned out Germany’s AfD leader happy to ‘bend the ear’ of country — The Guardian -