The Trump-Putin summit dominated headlines, with Trump backing a land-for-peace plan in Ukraine despite no ceasefire, leading to dismay in Kyiv and Europe, while Russia celebrated a diplomatic triumph without concessions, as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump for answers.

• Live Updates: Trump Backs Plan to Cede Land for Peace in Ukraine — New York Times World -
• Trump Praises Putin in Fox News Interview After Alaska Summit — New York Times World -
• Putin-Trump summit: US ready to be part of Ukraine security guarantees, says Merz, as Zelenskyy prepares to fly to Washington – live — The Guardian -

• Zelensky and E.U. Leaders Try to Understand Why Trump Abandoned Idea of a Cease-Fire — New York Times World -
• Zelenskyy to fly to Washington as Merz says US ready to be part of Ukraine security guarantees – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Trump's ceasefire pivot will have caused dismay in Kyiv and Europe — BBC World -
• The power of the Trump-Putin presidential photo op. — New York Times World -
• The Power of the Trump-Putin Presidential Photo Op — New York Times World -
• The power of the Trump-Putin presidential photo op. — New York Times World -
• After Meeting Putin, Trump Reverts to Land Swaps for Peace in Ukraine — New York Times World -
• 'The world is behaving irrationally' - Putin's warm welcome gets cold reaction in Ukraine — BBC World -
• Zelenskyy to meet Trump on Monday after Putin summit briefing — The Guardian -
• After Trump-Putin Alaska Summit, Europeans Worry Trump Will Pressure Zelensky — New York Times World -
• Russia jubilant after Putin leaves Trump summit without making concessions — The Guardian -
• Trump pursues peace deal after leaving Alaska without ceasefire pact — BBC World -
• Russia Holds Battlefield Advantage in Ukraine War — New York Times World -
• Putin flatters Trump by echoing his claims about the war in Ukraine. — New York Times World -
• Trump Returns to Washington After Putin Talks Yield No Ukraine Deal — New York Times World -
• Trump and Putin had an isolated conversation in Trump’s limo. — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• 'Next time in Moscow?': Five takeaways after Trump and Putin's Alaska summit — BBC World -
• Putin criticised by Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia after inconclusive meeting with Trump — The Guardian -
• How Trump-Putin Summit Signals Return to Imperial Thinking — New York Times World -
• Why Putin Can Visit the U.S. Without Risking Arrest — New York Times World -
• At Trump’s Summit, No Deal on Ukraine, and No Consequence for Putin — New York Times World -
• Trump and Putin Put on a Show in Summit, but No Ukraine Deal Emerges — New York Times World -
• 'A long way for nothing?' BBC correspondents on Alaska meeting — BBC World -
• No ceasefire, no deal: What summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine — BBC World -
• No deal, and no answers, after brief Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine in Alaska — The Guardian -
• In Russia, Putin’s Meeting With Trump Is Seen as Triumph — New York Times World -
• How the Trump-Putin summit unfolded... in under 2 minutes — BBC World -
• Trump says Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he is in office — The Guardian -

Reports highlight the tragic death of a malnourished Palestinian woman after Gaza evacuation, a planned nationwide strike in Israel for hostages, ongoing protests in Serbia escalating with violent clashes, and concerns over facial recognition racial bias at Notting Hill carnival, alongside arrests related to internet crimes against children and Afghan refugees' data exposure in a cyber-attack.

• Evo Morales, Barred from Bolivia’s Election, Urges Null Votes — New York Times World -
• Malnourished Palestinian woman dies in Italy after Gaza evacuation — The Guardian -
• Man arrested after Bournemouth player reports racial abuse at Liverpool match — The Guardian -

• Time not right to recognise Palestinian state, says Danish PM – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Israeli government official arrested in Nevada in internet crimes against children sting — The Guardian -
• Call to ban ‘intolerant’ child-free resorts and hotels in France — The Guardian -
• New Zealand woman and six-year-old son released from US detention — The Guardian -
• Israel Gears Up for Nationwide Strike to Support Hostages — New York Times World -
• Arrests in Turkey Silence Erdogan’s Rivals, Opposition Says — New York Times World -
• Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down — BBC World -
• Why Is the U.S. Offering a $5 Million Reward for a Haitian Gang Leader? — New York Times World -
• Facial recognition cameras too racially biased to use at Notting Hill carnival, say campaigners — The Guardian -
• Cyber-attack on MoD-linked contractor exposes data of Afghans in resettlement scheme — The Guardian -
• A $45 Treatment Can Save a Starving Child. US Aid Cuts Have Frozen the Supply — New York Times World -

Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified to Category 5, posing threats to the Leeward Islands, while deadly flash floods continued to devastate Pakistan, with hundreds killed, and wildfires left their mark across Spain, as heavy rains are forecast for Australia's east coast.

• Erin rapidly intensifies to category five hurricane — BBC World -
• Hurricane Erin gathers force as it nears Leeward Islands — The Guardian -
• Flash floods kill more than 300 in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir — BBC World -

• Rain and storms forecast for much of Australia’s east coast for every day next week — The Guardian -
• ‘Unlike any other kind of fear’: wildfires leave their mark across Spain — The Guardian -
• Death toll after monsoon floods in Pakistan rises to more than 320 — The Guardian -

Major stories include RFK Jr. denying 2028 presidential ambitions amidst influence attacks, Ron DeSantis eyeing Florida map redistricting, a new wave of book bans hitting Florida schools, the "Devil in the Ozarks" prison escape plan details, and protests against Republican redistricting plans across US cities.

• RFK Jr denies 2028 presidential ambitions after attacks from Trump influencer Laura Loomer — The Guardian -
• ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ spent months planning Arkansas prison escape – report — The Guardian -
• ‘State-driven censorship’: new wave of book bans hits Florida school districts — The Guardian -

• Ron DeSantis enters the chat: governor eyes chance to redraw Florida maps — The Guardian -
• Thousands to join US ‘Fight the Trump Takeover’ protests against Republican redistricting plans — The Guardian -
• Washington DC and White House agree to scale back Trump ‘takeover’ of city police — The Guardian -

Air Canada's flight attendants began a strike, severely crippling the airline and disrupting travel for an estimated 130,000 passengers daily.

• Air Canada’s Flight Attendants Begin Strike, Crippling the Airline — New York Times World -
• Hundreds of flights grounded as Air Canada staff strike — BBC World -

A deadly Danish train derailment after hitting a tanker injured dozens, violent anti-government clashes escalated in Serbia, and South Korea's new leader aimed for a more charming image amidst political polarization.

• Violent clashes escalate at anti-government protests in Serbia — The Guardian -
• One dead and dozens injured as Danish train hits tanker and derails — BBC World -
• Once Seen as Divisive, South Korea’s New Leader Tries for Charming — New York Times World -

Features explore life in Quebec City where English is a minority language, the unique International Puzzle Party, an agreement for Venetians to create a park on Poveglia Island, Spain's traditional ways of coping with extreme heat, and the recreation of monastic music centuries after its dissolution.

• Life in a City Where English Is the Minority Language — New York Times World -
• A Lifelong Party of ‘Puzzle-Making Tomfoolery’ — New York Times World -
• Monastic music that survived Henry VIII’s dissolution brought back to life — The Guardian -

• For Some Venetians, This Overgrown Island Is Paradise — New York Times World -
• Spain’s Old Ways May Show How to Keep Cool — New York Times World -
• ‘It’s nearly come full circle’: Charlestown proud of Gallagher connection as Oasis come to Ireland — The Guardian -
• Are mangoes good for diabetes? Indian studies challenge conventional wisdom — BBC World -