The Trump administration faces a lawsuit from Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over her firing, amidst Democrats' opposition and questions about presidential authority, while State Department agents join DC deployments and the president engages in a feud with Illinois' governor and halts wind industry projects. Furthermore, the administration continues dialogue with South Korea and Kim Jong-un, threatens tariffs on US tech discriminators, restores education funding after a multi-state suit, and faces a ruling to redraw Utah's congressional map.

• Cook to sue Trump over order to fire her from Federal Reserve — BBC World -
• Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to sue Trump administration over firing — The Guardian -
• Top Democrats fire back against Trump’s plan to remove Federal Reserve governor as Lisa Cook vows to not resign – live — The Guardian -

• State Department Agents Join Trump’s Deployment in D.C. — New York Times World -
• Illinois governor hits back at Trump in Chicago national guard feud: ‘not in good shape’ — The Guardian -
• With Little Explanation, Trump Throws Wind Industry Into Chaos — New York Times World -
• What Trump’s move to fire Fed governor means for central bank’s independence — The Guardian -
• Does the US president have the power to sack a Federal Reserve governor? — BBC World -
• South Korea’s Leader and Trump Find Common Ground: Kim Jong-un — New York Times World -
• Trump threatens tariffs on countries that ‘discriminate’ against US tech — The Guardian -
• South Korea's charm offensive and other takeaways from Trump meeting — BBC World -
• Trump says he is firing Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, over alleged mortgage fraud claims – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Judge rules Utah’s congressional map must be redrawn for the 2026 elections — The Guardian -
• Abrego Garcia Detained Again After Government Signaled It Would Re-Deport Him — New York Times World -
• Trump says he hopes to meet Kim Jong-un and raises prospect of US taking over some South Korean land — The Guardian -
• Trump administration to restore $6.8bn in education funds after multi-state suit — The Guardian -

The Gaza crisis intensifies as senior diplomats demand EU action, the UN calls for justice after a hospital bombing killed 20 people including five journalists, and Israel faces pressure over hostages and its offensive. Meanwhile, Iran's history of clandestine attacks is highlighted as European officials push for nuclear talks and Russia considers delaying sanctions, while Norway's wealth fund divests from Caterpillar due to allegations.

• Hundreds of senior diplomats call for EU to take urgent action over Gaza crisis – Middle East crisis live — The Guardian -
• What to Know About the Journalists Killed in Gaza — New York Times World -
• Iran has a long history of clandestine attacks abroad to further its ends — The Guardian -

• Israel Faces Growing Pressure Over Hostages and Gaza Offensive — New York Times World -
• UK vows to help 30 more students leave Gaza to take up university places — The Guardian -
• US groups demand release of American-Palestinian teen imprisoned by Israel — The Guardian -
• ‘There needs to be justice,’ UN tells Israel after Gaza hospital bombing — The Guardian -
• Russia could back delay to ‘snapback’ of nuclear sanctions against Iran — The Guardian -
• Israeli hostage families and demonstrators hold day of protests — BBC World -
• Israeli double strike on Gaza hospital - what we know — BBC World -
• Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations — The Guardian -
• European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know. — New York Times World -
• U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Face Uncertain Future — New York Times World -
• Tuesday Briefing: Israeli Strikes Killed Five Journalists — New York Times World -
• Israeli Hospital Strike Kills 20 in Gaza, Including 5 Journalists — New York Times World -

Australians are split on recognising Palestine, while the Iranian diaspora fears reprisals after Australia accused Iran of directing antisemitic attacks and expelled its ambassador. Domestically, a manhunt is underway for a suspect who allegedly killed two police officers in rural Victoria, child safety laws are fast-tracked, and Sydney's housing affordability crisis is discussed, alongside a record high drowning toll.

• Guardian Essential poll: Australians split on recognising Palestine, many believe it would be purely symbolic — The Guardian -
• ‘It’s a scary situation’: Australia’s Iranian diaspora fear reprisals against families — The Guardian -
• 2 Police Officers Killed in Shooting in Rural Australia — New York Times World -

• Australia Says Iran Was Behind Antisemitic Arson Attacks on Its Soil — New York Times World -
• Porepunkah shooting: police hunt ‘dangerous’ suspect who fled into bush after allegedly killing two officers ‘in cold blood’ — The Guardian -
• Australian Jewish groups applaud expulsion of Iranian diplomats but say community faces renewed fears — The Guardian -
• ‘Dangerous’ suspect who allegedly killed two officers escaped into bush alone and is believed to be ‘heavily armed’ – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Manhunt under way after two police officers shot dead in rural Australian town — BBC World -
• PM declines to comment on reports of other attacks orchestrated by Iran; Israel praises Australia for ‘principled stand’ – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks on cafe and synagogue — BBC World -
• Australia’s move against Iran over antisemitic attacks hailed by Israel – but PM should not expect praise to last — The Guardian -
• Iranian ambassador expelled over ‘credible intelligence’ Iran directed antisemitic attacks on Australian soil — The Guardian -
• Iran directed arson attacks in Australia and ‘fanned the flames’ of antisemitism, country’s spy chief says — The Guardian -
• Former NSW police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon to fight charges of murdering two men — The Guardian -
• Plan to finish forgotten Woollahra train station and build 10,000 homes won’t combat Sydney’s affordability crisis, critics say — The Guardian -
• Australia’s drowning death toll highest since records began three decades ago — The Guardian -
• Victoria will fast-track new child safety laws as part of a system ‘overhaul’. Here’s what we know — The Guardian -

The UK anticipates its warmest summer on record, while retail shares fall due to consumer spending concerns, and late-night venues face widespread closures. Political discourse includes Farage's controversial deportation plans and reforms for the House of Lords, amidst antisemitic hate crime investigations and a fatal helicopter crash. Socially, there are calls to replace the domestic violence screening tool, and new initiatives to educate children on democracy and address asylum seeker conditions are highlighted.

• Summer 2025 will ‘almost certainly’ be UK’s warmest on record, Met Office says — The Guardian -
• UK retail shares fall amid fears of squeeze in consumer spending — The Guardian -
• Farage’s plan to deport thousands of asylum seekers draws scorn from legal experts — The Guardian -

• Couple who died in Isle of Wight helicopter crash named — The Guardian -
• Peers who do not participate enough in House of Lords face sack — The Guardian -
• One in four UK late-night venues have closed since 2020, figures show — The Guardian -
• Dorset police investigate antisemitic hate crimes including swastika graffiti — The Guardian -
• Domestic violence screening tool should be replaced, Jess Phillips says — The Guardian -
• UK oil firm Wood Group could leave London listing as it moves closer to takeover — The Guardian -
• More than 100 people detained for removal after arriving in small boats, says UK government — The Guardian -
• UK scrap steel companies battle limits on metal exports — The Guardian -
• Tuesday briefing: How ‘climateflation’ is pushing food prices ever higher – and changing how we eat — The Guardian -
• Life of Exmoor nature writer Hope Bourne recognised with exhibition — The Guardian -
• UK elections chief says children need lessons from 11 to be ready to vote at 16 — The Guardian -
• ‘People sleeping while walking’: inside Manston asylum centre in Kent — The Guardian -
• Transport for London launches campaign targeting ‘headphone dodgers’ — The Guardian -

China finds new markets for surplus solar panels in Africa, while wildfires rage in California and a dust storm hits Phoenix. Globally, Ukraine accelerates security guarantees while Germany debates deploying troops for a peace deal, and France plans to sue Kick over a livestream death and returns a slain king's skull to Madagascar. Also, India investigates a giant zoo, aging workers in Beijing face employment struggles, and Indonesia sees protests over parliamentary privileges.

• China Finds Buyers for Surplus Solar: Africa’s Energy-Hungry Countries — New York Times World -
• Oregon wildfire begins stabilizing as California blaze threatens vineyards — The Guardian -
• Old master painting looted by Nazis spotted in Argentinian property listing — The Guardian -

• Work with partners on security guarantees ‘must be accelerated,’ Zelenskyy says - as it happened — The Guardian -
• India’s supreme court orders inquiry into giant zoo run by son of Asia’s richest person — The Guardian -
• France to sue Kick for alleged negligence over livestream death — The Guardian -
• Arizona dust storm engulfs Phoenix, bringing power outages and flight delays — The Guardian -
• France returns slain king's skull to Madagascar — BBC World -
• US House committee requests Epstein 'birthday book' from his estate — BBC World -
• Oklahoma man charged after 11-year-old girl gives birth at home — The Guardian -
• The French film star, the fake Irish aristocrat and the missing €7m — The Guardian -
• French PM fights for survival as rivals refuse to support confidence vote — BBC World -
• A Peace Deal for Ukraine Could Test German Reluctance to Deploy Troops — New York Times World -
• Turkish transport minister fined after posting video of himself driving at 140mph — The Guardian -
• Too Old, Too Uneducated: Aging Workers in Beijing Struggle for Work — New York Times World -
• Revealed: gambling logos and ads seen up to every 13 seconds during big sports games in US — The Guardian -
• Watch: Moment massive dust storm surges through Arizona — BBC World -
• Cambodia MPs pass ‘chilling’ bill enabling citizenship to be stripped — The Guardian -
• Protests erupt in Indonesia over privileges for parliament members and ‘corrupt elites’ — The Guardian -
• Expecting on the Front Lines: Motherhood in Ukraine’s Military — New York Times World -
• How China Influences Elections in America’s Biggest City — New York Times World -
• North Korea’s Glossy New Surface: Apps, Beaches and a Fake Starbucks — New York Times World -
• SpaceX scraps Starship rocket launch in Texas for second time in two days — The Guardian -