President Trump's engagement in international talks with Putin on Ukraine, alongside domestic policy shifts like the DC police takeover and debates over federal agency oversight, highlight a busy period for US administration and its global standing.

• Ahead of Putin Meeting, Trump Shrugs Off Russian Threats in U.S. and Abroad — New York Times World -
• Trump to seek extension of DC police takeover past 30-day limit and touts Republican support – live — The Guardian -
• Putin faces ‘very severe consequences’ if no Ukraine truce agreed, Trump says — The Guardian -

• ‘Severe’ staff shortages at US veterans’ hospitals, watchdog finds — The Guardian -
• Thursday Briefing: Air Conditioning Politics — New York Times World -
• JD Vance Meets Nigel Farage, Another Right Wing Populist, on Trip to UK — New York Times World -
• Scientists rush to bolster climate finding Trump administration aims to undo — The Guardian -
• Trump says he will host Kennedy Center awards and rejected liberal artists — The Guardian -
• Europe expresses hope after call with Trump on Putin summit — BBC World -
• Trump says he’ll seek ‘long-term’ control of DC police and signals he’ll target other cities next — The Guardian -
• Zelensky and Other European Leaders Work With Trump on Russia-Ukraine Strategy — New York Times World -
• Lula says Trump would be put on trial in Brazil if January 6 riots took place there — The Guardian -
• Trump Says He’s Going to Alaska to See What Putin ‘Has in Mind’ — New York Times World -
• Trump Extends China Tariff Truce by Three Months — New York Times World -
• US judge orders Trump administration to restore part of UCLA’s frozen funding — The Guardian -
• ‘There will be severe consequences’ if Russia doesn’t agree to end war, Trump warns – Europe live — The Guardian -
• Trump defense official led thinktank that spread lies about Tren de Aragua — The Guardian -
• Merz’s manoeuvres on world stage fail to quell doubts about his leadership — The Guardian -
• What to know about Trump and Putin's meeting at an Alaska military base — BBC World -
• Trump’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood threatens US healthcare system, study suggests — The Guardian -
• Small US towns cancel fairs celebrating Latino culture: ‘climate of fear is real’ — The Guardian -
• National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects Trump's 'authoritarian push' — BBC World -
• National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects Trump's 'authoritarian push' — BBC World -
• National guard begins deploying on DC streets after Trump police takeover — The Guardian -
• Democrats say Trump is illegally blocking them from visiting Ice detention: ‘The goal is to bully us’ — The Guardian -
• Pakistan Is in Trump’s Good Graces, but for How Long? — New York Times World -
• Trump and Putin Could Decide Others’ Fates, Echoing Yalta Summit — New York Times World -
• When Trump Meets Putin, Anything Could Happen — New York Times World -
• Trump alone in a room with Putin is a recipe for disaster – just look to their last meeting — The Guardian -
• Pakistan Is in Trump’s Good Graces, but for How Long? — New York Times World -
• Trump administration accuses UK of failing to uphold human rights — The Guardian -
• Zelensky and EU leaders to hold call with Trump ahead of Putin summit — BBC World -
• Trump to Meet Putin at U.S. Military Base in Anchorage — New York Times World -
• DC national guard will start deploying on streets of Washington DC, says White House – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Newsom says California will draw new electoral maps after Trump ‘missed’ deadline — The Guardian -
• Putin reaffirms 'friendship' with North Korea ahead of Trump talks — BBC World -
• Putin reaffirms 'friendship' with North Korea before Trump talks — BBC World -
• Trump administration to review 19 Smithsonian museums to ensure exhibits are ‘patriotic’ — The Guardian -

Intensifying conflict in Ukraine, with Russia advancing and evacuation efforts ongoing, parallels critical humanitarian situations in Gaza where aid is vital, while tensions also rise in the South China Sea and other regions.

• A Desperate Flight as Russia Closes In — New York Times World -
• Russia clamps down on WhatsApp and Telegram over data sharing — The Guardian -
• Dozens of Migrants Drown Off Lampedusa, Italy — New York Times World -

• 'Our children are dying' - rare footage shows plight of civilians in besieged Sudan city — BBC World -
• Top Iranian Official Visits Lebanon as Hezbollah Bucks Calls to Disarm — New York Times World -
• US warships patrol South China Sea after two Chinese ships collide — The Guardian -
• Gaza Plan Stokes Tension Between Israel’s Military Chief and Government — New York Times World -
• In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit — BBC World -
• What It Takes to Find Food in Gaza — New York Times World -
• Israel Hasn’t Prosecuted a Single Suspect for the Oct. 7 Attack — New York Times World -
• Zakaria Zubeidi, Palestinian Militia and Theater Leader, Speaks After Release From Prison — New York Times World -
• At least 20 killed after boat capsizes off Italian island of Lampedusa, UN says — The Guardian -
• Why Surrendering a Key Eastern Region Would Be Hard for Ukraine — New York Times World -
• Gaza talks to focus on releasing hostages all in one go, Netanyahu hints — BBC World -
• Lithuania to give children drone training to counter Russia threat — The Guardian -
• UK, France and Germany ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme — BBC World -
• UK, France and Germany ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme — BBC World -
• Recognising Palestinian state must not distract from ending Gaza mass deaths, UN expert says — The Guardian -
• Labor says Hamas tries to ‘manipulate facts’ after terrorist group welcomes Australia’s Palestine recognition decision — The Guardian -
• Gaza’s sick children wait in torturous limbo for medical evacuations — The Guardian -
• Israel bombards Gaza City as UK and allies demand action against 'unfolding famine' — BBC World -
• Wednesday briefing: How Trump and Putin might make peace in Ukraine without Zelenskyy at the table — The Guardian -
• New Zealand PM says Netanyahu has ‘lost the plot’ after Palestine recognition debate sees MP ejected — The Guardian -
• Wednesday Briefing: Russian Forces Advance in Ukraine — New York Times World -

Severe wildfires across Canada, Spain, and Greece, along with flash flooding in Tennessee and glacier melts in Alaska, underscore a global surge in extreme weather events, necessitating urgent environmental responses like those in Australia's algal bloom.

• Australia news live: Ley claims leak proves Labor is ‘choreographing’ reform summit; profits soar at Westpac and Telstra — The Guardian -
• Canada Has Its Second-Worst Wildfire Season on Record — New York Times World -
• Barriers prevent severe flooding in Alaska capital after glacier outburst — The Guardian -

• Wildlife groups condemn approval of ‘barbaric’ Florida black bear hunt — The Guardian -
• Mendenhall River Hit Record High From Glacier Melt — New York Times World -
• Typhoon Podul Heads Toward China After Lashing Taiwan — New York Times World -
• Spain wildfires are ‘clear warning’ of climate emergency, minister says — The Guardian -
• Watch: Wildfire approaches horse enclosure in Greece — BBC World -
• Wildfire menaces major Greek city as heatwave grips Europe — BBC World -
• Flash flooding leaves at least three dead in Tennessee — The Guardian -
• Europe Battles Deadly Wildfires as High Winds Fuel Flames — New York Times World -
• Cape Verde declares state of emergency after deadly floods — BBC World -
• More than 400 people suspected to have died from extreme heat in Arizona county — The Guardian -
• Kabul, Afghanistan’s Capital, Could Run Out of Water by 2030 — New York Times World -
• Evacuations in Alaska after glacial melt raises fears of record flooding — BBC World -
• What to Know About the Heat Wave in Southern Europe — New York Times World -
• Greece battles wildfires as heatwave rages across southern Europe — BBC World -
• Beijing Evacuated Thousands Before Deadly Floods, but Not a Nursing Home — New York Times World -
• Labor to use black summer-era measure to fast-track algal bloom response as dolphin carcass washes up on beach — The Guardian -
• Temperature records broken as extreme heat grips parts of Europe — The Guardian -
• Natural England hails recovery of 150 struggling species — The Guardian -

Australia's internal affairs cover debates on new EV road user charges, AI's societal impact including sexism, economic scrutiny of major banks and airlines, and reforms to anti-protest laws alongside unique environmental and legal cases.

• ‘Mind-blown’: scientists discover sex reversal in kookaburras and lorikeets with cause unknown — The Guardian -
• BlueBet fined for allowing man to gamble $700k despite ‘clear red flag behaviours’ — The Guardian -
• Victoria could save nearly $500m over 10 years by scrapping greyhound racing, estimates show — The Guardian -

• Qantas cancels flights at double the rate of Virgin, competition watchdog finds — The Guardian -
• Is AI going to steal your job? Not if you work in cleaning, construction or hospitality, Australian report finds — The Guardian -
• EV drivers set to pay road user charges as record number of electric cars selling in Australia — The Guardian -
• Outback Wrangler star asked paralysed pilot in hospital to change flight records and erase items on phone, court hears — The Guardian -
• Commonwealth Bank urged to repay fees of 2 million low-income customers after posting record profit — The Guardian -
• Sussan Ley says PM ‘out of his depth’ – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Famous influencers to wage ‘ground war’ on Australian government over social media ban, documents reveal — The Guardian -
• Use of AI could worsen racism and sexism in Australia, human rights commissioner warns — The Guardian -
• Police gun ‘unintentionally discharged’ during arrest of man at Sydney airport — The Guardian -
• Home affairs wrongfully detained Australian citizen for four days because of paperwork bungle, ombudsman reveals — The Guardian -
• Victoria’s new anti-protest laws to be watered down amid pushback from human rights groups and unions — The Guardian -

British political figures face scrutiny over actions such as the Foreign Secretary's fishing incident and plans to adjust foreign aid, while discussions on police transparency and economic productivity take center stage alongside concerns about business collapses and online safety.

• Lammy refers himself to watchdog after fishing illegally with JD Vance — The Guardian -
• U.K. Secretly Spent $3.2 Million to Stop Journalists From Reporting on Data Breach — New York Times World -
• Yvette Cooper solves one headache for justice system but may have caused another — The Guardian -

• UK may scrap pledge to spend 80% of foreign aid on gender equality projects — The Guardian -
• Daughter ‘disappointed’ as court refuses to increase sentence of Bhim Kohli’s killer — The Guardian -
• Boosting productivity will be main priority of autumn budget, Reeves says — The Guardian -
• UK traffic to popular porn sites slumps after age checks introduced — The Guardian -
• Three children appear in court charged with murder of man on Isle of Sheppey — The Guardian -
• Lammy refers himself to watchdog after fishing with Vance without a licence – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Claire’s to appoint administrator in UK and Ireland, putting 2,150 jobs at risk — The Guardian -
• Scottish Greens must focus on working-class vote, says leadership candidate — The Guardian -
• Next UK protest over Palestine Action ban aims to sign up 1,000 people — The Guardian -
• Labour to revive Northern Powerhouse Rail project — The Guardian -
• Chinese firm a leading contender to buy Thames Water, reports say — The Guardian -
• Millions of litres of oil seeping into UK soil from ageing electricity cables — The Guardian -
• Surrey police pose as joggers to catch men harassing women out exercising — The Guardian -
• PwC tracks UK office attendance with ‘traffic light’ dashboard — The Guardian -
• New guidance for UK police on releasing suspects’ ethnicity and migration status — The Guardian -
• Peter Hain says UK government ‘digging itself into hole’ over Palestine Action — The Guardian -
• Over 46,000 public bodies spurned offer of free King Charles portrait — The Guardian -
• Dairy farmers say worker shortage is threatening UK food security — The Guardian -

Controversial amnesty laws in Peru, a high-profile trial in Hong Kong, and France's acknowledgement of colonial repression in Cameroon reflect ongoing global conversations around human rights, accountability, and justice, alongside reports of electoral irregularities in India.

• Rebel or traitor? Trial of Hong Kong's rebel mogul Jimmy Lai resumes — BBC World -
• Peru enacts amnesty for military and police accused of human rights abuses — The Guardian -
• Peru president issues amnesty for hundreds accused of atrocities — BBC World -

• France acknowledges role in repression of Cameroon independence movements — The Guardian -
• Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle — BBC World -
• Three Colombian soldiers killed in drone attack — BBC World -
• Three Colombian soldiers killed in drone attack — BBC World -
• The row over 'vote theft' that has shaken Indian politics — BBC World -
• The row over 'vote theft' that has shaken Indian politics — BBC World -
• China’s crackdown on lavish civil servant perks will ‘harm’ the economy, experts warn — The Guardian -
• Six Convicted in 2017 Fire That Killed 41 Girls in Guatemala Group Home — New York Times World -

High-profile legal cases include the attempted third trial of Harvey Weinstein on sexual assault charges, the murder trial of a chemistry professor, and charges against the Manchester Arena bomb plotter, alongside arrests for celebrity burglaries and fraud confessions.

• Chemistry on trial: How a professor tried to convince a court she didn’t kill her husband — BBC World -
• Prosecutors look to try Weinstein for third time on sexual assault charge — The Guardian -
• Manchester Arena bomb plotter charged with three counts of attempted murder — The Guardian -

• Brad Pitt break-in linked to gang targeting celebrities, Los Angeles police say — The Guardian -
• Alabama priest investigated after woman alleges ‘private companionship’ arrangement beginning at 17 — The Guardian -
• 'Cryptocrash king' Do Kwon pleads guilty to fraud — BBC World -
• Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-president arrested — BBC World -
• Wife of South Korea's jailed ex-president arrested — BBC World -
• Teens arrested for Brad Pitt burglary targeted other stars, say LA police — BBC World -
• Teens arrested for Brad Pitt burglary targeted other stars, say LA police — BBC World -

Notable cultural headlines range from a KPop Demon Hunters sing-along hitting UK cinemas and a new Amitav Ghosh manuscript sealed for decades, to discussions on US alcohol consumption trends and challenges faced by a US pilot stranded in Antarctica.

• U.S. Pilot Stranded in Antarctica Says It’s ‘Isolating and Lonely’ — New York Times World -
• Next manuscript by Amitav Ghosh to be kept sealed for 89 years — The Guardian -
• UK cinemas to host KPop Demon Hunters sing-alongs — The Guardian -

• Lorna Raver, actor from Drag Me to Hell, dies at 81 — The Guardian -
• Mamdani widens lead as New York City mayoral race heats up, poll finds — The Guardian -
• Copenhagen faces repaying thousands of couples after illegal fees for weddings — The Guardian -
• US alcohol consumption at a record low as health warnings grow, survey finds — The Guardian -
• Fake Labubu dolls are a choking risk, warns UK standards body — The Guardian -
• Tighter US border rules are putting European visitors off, says Tui — The Guardian -
• ‘Social apnoea’: sleep disorder could worsen at weekends, research suggests — The Guardian -
• Drake lawyers allege Universal head Lucian Grainge ‘personally involved’ in Kendrick Lamar diss track — The Guardian -
• Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s Engagement Raised Eyebrows in Saudi Arabia — New York Times World -
• ‘Distracting the public’: group of health professionals call for RFK Jr to be removed — The Guardian -
• The South Korean Collector Who Fell for Posters From Communist Poland — New York Times World -
• ‘We don’t want him’: Dance Against Vance protest at US vice-president’s Cotswolds holiday — The Guardian -
• Jimmy Kimmel obtained Italian citizenship in response to Trump’s ‘unbelievable’ re-election — The Guardian -
• New Zealand woman and six-year-old son detained for three weeks by Ice in US enduring ‘terrifying’ ordeal — The Guardian -
• New York City mayoral race: Mamdani leads Cuomo by 19 points, poll shows — The Guardian -