Israel's intensified ground offensive in Gaza City continues amidst widespread international condemnation, a UN commission's finding of genocide, and diplomatic efforts by the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to secure a deal while European nations express concern and Spain considers boycotting Eurovision due to the conflict.

• Trump’s Laissez-Faire Stance Gives Netanyahu Free Pass for Gaza Escalation — New York Times World -
• Israel’s Push Into Gaza City — New York Times World -
• Israeli Ground Forces Move Into Gaza City, Sowing Chaos — New York Times World -

• Palestinians Flee as Israeli Troops Push Into Gaza City — New York Times World -
• Two British MPs ‘denied entry’ into Israel during official West Bank visit — The Guardian -
• Gaza City Panics as Israel Launches Ground Operation — New York Times World -
• Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision braces Israel for isolated economic future — The Guardian -
• Israel’s war in Gaza ‘morally, politically and legally intolerable’ says UN secretary general - as it happened — The Guardian -
• European Countries Condemn Israel’s Ground Offensive in Gaza City — New York Times World -
• Israel launches ground offensive deep inside Gaza City — The Guardian -
• Why Many Israelis Oppose Netanyahu’s Offensive Into Gaza City — New York Times World -
• Spain first of Eurovision ‘big five’ to say it will boycott event if Israel participates — The Guardian -
• Israel’s Ground Offensive in Gaza City Capped Months of Strikes and Threats — New York Times World -
• Satellite Images Show Israeli Military Buildup Around Gaza City — New York Times World -
• Israel Strikes Houthi Sites at Hudaydah Port amid Gaza City Assault — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Satellite images show Israeli military buildup around Gaza City on Tuesday morning. — New York Times World -
• Israel launches ground offensive on Gaza City — BBC World -
• Trump says Russian oil purchases by EU and Nato countries must ‘stop immediately’ — as it happened — The Guardian -
• Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN commission of inquiry — The Guardian -
• 'The bombing has been insane': Palestinians scramble to flee Israeli assault on Gaza City — BBC World -
• Why Many Israelis Oppose Netanyahu’s Push Into Gaza City — New York Times World -
• Three charged over Palestine Action placards plead not guilty — The Guardian -
• Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says — BBC World -
• Where will people in Gaza City go? — New York Times World -
• Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza, U.N. Inquiry Says — New York Times World -
• Israel launched its ground offensive on Gaza City after months of preparation. — New York Times World -
• Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN commission of inquiry | First Thing — The Guardian -
• 'The bombing has been insane': Gaza City Palestinians scramble to flee Israeli assault — BBC World -
• Rubio Says ‘Time Is Running Out’ for Gaza Deal — New York Times World -
• Rubio, in Israel, Says a Diplomatic Solution to Gaza War May Not be Possible — New York Times World -
• Wong says Netanyahu government ‘more isolated than ever’ – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Israel Launches Gaza City Ground Offensive, Officials Say — New York Times World -
• Israel Launches Gaza City Ground Offensive, Officials Say — New York Times World -
• Bowen: UN commission report on genocide is blunt indictment of Israel's actions in Gaza — BBC World -
• Jeremy Bowen: UN genocide report a blunt indictment of Israel's actions in Gaza — BBC World -
• US Secretary of State inaugurates Israeli settler-led archaeological site in Jerusalem — BBC World -
• US Secretary of State inaugurates Israeli settler-led archaeological site in Jerusalem — BBC World -
• Bankstown nurse sacked over viral video has charge of threatening to kill Israeli patients dropped — The Guardian -

The Charlie Kirk murder investigation sees suspect Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder and facing the death penalty, while FBI Director Kash Patel faces Senate grilling over politicization, **Donald Trump files a $15 billion lawsuit against the New York Times, and other high-profile legal cases including the Menendez brothers' new trial request and the Luigi Mangione terrorism charges** unfold.

• Charlie Kirk murder suspect told he faces death penalty if convicted in first appearance – live updates — The Guardian -
• Utah prosecutors’ evidence indicates suspected motives of Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter — The Guardian -
• Texts, plans and a confession: prosecutor lays out startling details in Charlie Kirk shooting — The Guardian -

• Man arrested for allegedly faking confession to Charlie Kirk’s killing — The Guardian -
• Kash Patel denies politicizing FBI in fiery grilling by Democratic senators — The Guardian -
• Charlie Kirk killing suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutors — The Guardian -
• California judge rejects Menendez brothers’ request for new trial — The Guardian -
• FBI director Kash Patel wears Liverpool FC tie to US Senate hearing — The Guardian -
• GOP lawmaker cuts bill measure that allowed Rubio to revoke US passports — The Guardian -
• Trump says he will sue New York Times for $15bn — BBC World -
• Kirk shooting suspect appeared to confess on Discord — BBC World -
• US border agent who led immigration crackdown in LA arrives in Chicago — The Guardian -
• Georgia supreme court ends Fani Willis bid to reverse removal from Trump case — The Guardian -
• Donald Trump files $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times — The Guardian -
• Judge dismisses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione — BBC World -
• Judge dismisses two top charges against Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting — The Guardian -
• ‘Alarming but not unexpected’: NYT lawsuit is Trump tactic to undermine media — The Guardian -
• Ice threatens federal assault charges against anyone who attacks its officers — The Guardian -
• Tim Walz announces he will run for third term as Minnesota’s governor — The Guardian -
• JD Vance backs mass ‘doxing’ campaign to find and harass Charlie Kirk critics — The Guardian -
• Report those who celebrate Charlie Kirk death to employers, Vance says — BBC World -
• Progressive groups fear ‘McCarthy era’ attacks in wake of Charlie Kirk shooting — The Guardian -
• Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook — BBC World -
• Federal court blocks Trump from sacking Lisa Cook — BBC World -
• Trump says he will sue New York Times for $15bn — BBC World -
• Kirk shooting suspect appeared to confess on Discord — BBC World -
• Trump at first says he is ‘not familiar’ with Minnesota Democrat’s assassination — The Guardian -
• Senate confirms Stephen Miran for seat on Federal Reserve board as Trump’s bid to oust Lisa Cook foiled by court - as it happened — The Guardian -
• Senate clears Trump pick Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote — BBC World -
• Senate clears Trump pick Miran to Fed board ahead of key interest rate vote — BBC World -
• Trump official confirmed to Fed board but court rejects Lisa Cook removal bid — The Guardian -

Donald Trump's second state visit prompts discussions on steel tariffs and criticism from London Mayor Sadiq Khan, while domestic issues include ongoing debates on immigration policy, a potential state pension increase, and challenges in public services and the economy, including significant AI investment by Google and production shutdowns in the automotive and ceramics sectors.

• Systemic racism affects maternity care for black women in England, say MPs — The Guardian -
• Third of UK parents have sought special needs assessment for their child, survey finds — The Guardian -
• Donald Trump lands in UK for second state visit as protesters gather in Windsor — The Guardian -

• Asylum Seeker Wins Bid to Delay Deportation Under U.K.-France Treaty — New York Times World -
• Plan to slash US steel tariffs shelved hours before Donald Trump’s UK visit — The Guardian -
• Trump has fanned the flames of divisive politics around the world, says Sadiq Khan — The Guardian -
• UK deportation of Eritrean man to France under ‘one-in, one-out’ halted by judge — The Guardian -
• New headache for Rachel Reeves as OBR expected to lower productivity forecast — The Guardian -
• UK set on resolving standoff with big pharma, science minister says — The Guardian -
• Jaguar Land Rover extends production shutdown after cyber-attack — The Guardian -
• Mandelson not given in-depth vetting before appointment, says Foreign Office — The Guardian -
• 'Completely different, yet genuinely get on' - BBC correspondents on Starmer and Trump — BBC World -
• Starmer urged to apologise to Epstein victims over Mandelson appointment — UK politics live — The Guardian -
• Southport killer thought to have viewed teen stabbing footage shortly before attack — The Guardian -
• King Charles Mourns Duchess of Kent at Catholic Funeral — New York Times World -
• Wedgwood to freeze production at Staffordshire factory for 90 days — The Guardian -
• No 10 denies ‘one in one out’ migrant deal with France is ‘shambles’ — The Guardian -
• We must tackle rising tide of racism and homophobia claiming to be free speech, says Streeting — The Guardian -
• Sky puts 900 roles at risk in shake-up to compete with US streaming services — The Guardian -
• UK faces ‘fight of our times’ after far-right march, says Keir Starmer — The Guardian -
• UK state pension: what is the triple lock, and could it be ditched? — The Guardian -
• Maria Caulfield becomes latest senior Tory to defect to Reform UK — The Guardian -
• UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation — The Guardian -
• Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit — BBC World -
• Trump Leaves Tense America Behind for Royal Retreat on U.K. State Visit — New York Times World -
• Scottish parliament to vote on scrapping legal verdict of not proven — The Guardian -
• UK pay growth stays high – but Britons are feeling the pinch — The Guardian -
• Google announces £5bn AI investment in UK before Trump visit — The Guardian -
• Tuesday briefing: Andy Burnham’s mysterious manoeuvres – and why he may have his eyes on No 10 — The Guardian -
• Big pharma firms have paused nearly £2bn in UK investments this year — The Guardian -
• Top UK artists urge Starmer to protect their work on eve of Trump visit — The Guardian -
• When Trump comes to UK, normal rules of state visits will not apply — The Guardian -
• President Trump’s State Visit to the UK: What to Know — New York Times World -
• UK could raise nearly £2bn by taxing SUVs in line with European countries, study shows — The Guardian -
• ‘See it. Say it. Sorted’ campaign gets refresh – but slogan stays same — The Guardian -
• Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit — BBC World -

Australia's proposed defense treaty with Papua New Guinea faces delays amidst growing Chinese influence, while domestic climate policies are under scrutiny following reports of heatwave deaths and properties at high risk from natural disasters, and debates over universal childcare and gambling lobby influence highlight political divisions.

• Australia news live: Albanese to leave PNG without defence treaty; BHP cuts 750 coal jobs and mothballs mine — The Guardian -
• Donald Trump clashes with Australian ABC journalist and confirms Albanese meeting — The Guardian -
• Heatwaves caused more than 1,000 deaths in Australia over four-year period, study finds — The Guardian -

• Gambling lobby’s sponsorship of Australian parliament’s sports club condemned by crossbench MPs — The Guardian -
• Coalition to fight Labor’s universal childcare plan as Ley signals ‘unrelenting’ pursuit of efficiency — The Guardian -
• Labor to hand out $1.1bn in grants to boost production of low-carbon liquid fuels — The Guardian -
• Queensland government to ban pill testing in move criticised by health advocates — The Guardian -
• Woman, 81, spoke to undercover agent about animal euthanasia drugs to kill people, court hears — The Guardian -
• Sydney’s west on frontline for most extreme heat and biggest health risks – but inner city faces water threat — The Guardian -
• Up to 185,000 Queensland homes could be at ‘very high risk’ with many uninsurable if global heating unchecked — The Guardian -
• Craig McLachlan withdraws from Cluedo production after backlash over casting — The Guardian -
• Gina Rinehart among donors to Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s defamation battle — The Guardian -
• Australia-PNG defence treaty: countries to agree to defend each other from military attack as China’s Pacific influence grows — The Guardian -
• One dead and seven in hospital after gas leak at Sydney restaurant Haveli — The Guardian -
• Pacific leaders gather to celebrate 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s independence — The Guardian -

Russia's extensive network of re-education camps for Ukrainian children draws alarm, while international crime cases include the arrest of the 'Tinder Swindler' and Kenya seeking a British soldier's arrest for murder, alongside political developments in South Sudan, Malawi's elections, and US strikes against alleged Venezuelan drug boats.

• Deal is done to keep TikTok in the US, says Trump — BBC World -
• Bolsonaro ordered to pay damages for racist remarks in office — The Guardian -
• Coup plot charges for former Romanian presidential candidate — BBC World -

• Man Known as the ‘Tinder Swindler’ Is Arrested in Georgia — New York Times World -
• Chinese-linked mining firms sued over 'ecological catastrophe' in Zambia — BBC World -
• Fears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial — BBC World -
• US designates Colombia as country 'failing to cooperate in drug war' — BBC World -
• Malawians await presidential poll result in vote dominated by economic woes — BBC World -
• Who was Agnes Wanjiru, Kenyan woman killed near army base in 2012? — The Guardian -
• What is at stake in Malawi's elections as cost-of-living bites? — BBC World -
• What a No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Would Mean for the West — New York Times World -
• Kenya seeks arrest of former British soldier over alleged murder of Agnes Wanjiru — The Guardian -
• TikTokers arrested for insulting Somalia's president in a dance video — BBC World -
• Russia Indoctrinates Children From Occupied Ukraine at 210 Sites, Study Says — New York Times World -
• Lesotho villagers complain of damage from water project backed by African Development Bank — The Guardian -
• Surprising Guests at Belarus-Russia War Games: Two American Observers — New York Times World -
• Kenya issues arrest warrant for British national over young mother's murder — BBC World -
• Kenya issues arrest warrant for British national over young mother's murder — BBC World -
• Russia has network of 200 camps for ‘brainwashing’ Ukrainian children – report — The Guardian -
• India and US seek breakthrough in day-long trade talks — BBC World -
• Beaten and held in Russia for three years - but never charged with a crime — BBC World -
• Beaten and held in Russia for three years - but never charged with a crime — BBC World -
• Venezuela’s President Maduro Denounces U.S. Boat Attack, as Trump Announces Another — New York Times World -
• Trump World’s Deals With the U.A.E. — New York Times World -
• US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China — BBC World -
• 'Tinder Swindler' con artist arrested in Georgia — BBC World -
• 'Tinder Swindler' con artist arrested in Georgia — BBC World -
• Chinese teens to pay $300,000 for urinating in soup — BBC World -
• Trump announces deadly US strike on another alleged Venezuelan drug boat — The Guardian -

Europe faces billions in costs from extreme summer weather, indigenous land defenders confront deadly conflicts, US health officials face warnings about revisiting vaccine policies using anti-vax tactics, and critical data collection on infant mortality in Mississippi is halted, alongside concerns about sewage overflow in UK national parks.

• ‘We’re still in the dark’: a missing land defender and the deadly toll of land conflict on Indigenous people — The Guardian -
• Europe’s Extreme Summer Weather Could Cost It Billions — New York Times World -
• UN tries to limit staff going to Cop30 in Brazil due to high price of hotels — The Guardian -

• US health officials to revisit vaccine policies using anti-vax tactics, experts warn — The Guardian -
• US senators call on big oil to disclose lobbying that led Trump to axe key climate rule — The Guardian -
• It Isn’t Just the U.S. The Whole World Has Soured on Climate Politics. — New York Times World -
• Sweden to implement nationwide mobile phone ban in schools — The Guardian -
• Homes damaged, cars swept away as rains flood India's Uttarakhand — BBC World -
• Mississippi declares infant deaths emergency as CDC program that could have helped is halted — The Guardian -
• New Research Helps Explain Gas Craters in Siberia — New York Times World -
• Revealed: sewage overflow in English and Welsh national parks twice outside rate — The Guardian -

The passing of legendary actor Robert Redford at 89 sparks widespread tributes, Owen Cooper makes Emmy history as the youngest male recipient, Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber are set to headline Coachella 2026, and artefacts are recovered from the Titanic's sister ship, HMHS Britannic, highlighting diverse global cultural and social happenings.

• Barbra Streisand pays tribute to Robert Redford: ‘One of the finest actors ever’ — The Guardian -
• Acting legend Robert Redford dies aged 89 — BBC World -
• Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber to headline Coachella 2026 — BBC World -

• A Stone-Skimming Contest in Scotland Is Infiltrated by Cheaters — New York Times World -
• Baggy jeans, workwear and plenty of grit: luxury reimagined at Coach — The Guardian -
• Chadwick Boseman play about police brutality to receive UK premiere in London — The Guardian -
• Watch: Bear caught on CCTV searching for food in Indian temple — BBC World -
• Watch: The Sundance Kid's life in the spotlight — BBC World -
• Kipyegon wins historic fourth world 1500m gold — BBC World -
• For the First Time in 215 Years, a Woman Leads Mexico’s Cry of Independence — New York Times World -
• Owen Cooper’s Emmy sends message to ‘look outside the box’, drama school says — The Guardian -
• Robert Redford, giant of American cinema, dies aged 89 — The Guardian -
• Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter to headline Coachella 2026 — BBC World -
• Artefacts recovered from Titanic's sunk sister ship — BBC World -
• Artefacts recovered from Titanic's sunk sister ship — BBC World -
• Nigerian chef breaks world record for largest jollof rice dish — BBC World -
• Nigerian chef breaks world record for largest jollof rice dish — BBC World -
• Ten teenage stars to look out for in Champions League — BBC World -
• ‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae Talks About Korean Fan Culture — New York Times World -
• Why more women get cancer in India - but more men die — BBC World -