President Trump's second state visit to the UK was marked by lavish royal ceremonies at Windsor Castle and concurrent widespread protests, alongside discussions of **£150bn in US investment** and political criticisms from London's mayor and UK opposition figures regarding his policies and connections.

• In a 900-Year-Old Castle, Feted by a King, Trump Was in His Element — New York Times World -
• Trump lauds ‘special relationship’ between UK and US as historic second state visit sees thousands protest — The Guardian -
• U.K. State Visit Updates: King Charles Emphasizes Historic Ties With U.S. at State Dinner — New York Times World -

• Starmer to recognise Palestinian state ‘after Trump state visit’ — The Guardian -
• I have no relationship with Trump, Brazil's President Lula tells BBC — BBC World -
• Here’s Who Attended the State Dinner at Windsor Castle — New York Times World -
• Here’s the menu for the state dinner at Windsor Castle. — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Starmer banks on £150bn investment to placate critics of Trump state visit — The Guardian -
• Donald Trump joins royals for state banquet at Windsor as thousands protest against US president’s visit – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Windsor Castle’s State Dinner Features Lavish Menu — New York Times World -
• Gilded Carriages and Bearskin Hats: U.K. Royals Welcome Trump — New York Times World -
• Here’s the menu for the state dinner at Windsor Castle. — New York Times World -
• U.K. Offers Trump a Royal Welcome of Maximum Pomp and Minimum Politics — New York Times World -
• In pictures: US President Donald Trump on second state to UK — BBC World -
• The Ghost of Jeffrey Epstein Hangs Over Trump’s U.K. State Visit — New York Times World -
• Nick Clegg: US-UK tech deal is ‘sloppy seconds from Silicon Valley’ — The Guardian -
• Trump’s Birthday Call to Modi Raises Hopes in India for a Trade Deal — New York Times World -
• Protest in London Contrasts With Trump’s Warm Royal Reception — New York Times World -
• Protesters unveil visual stunts as Trump arrives. — New York Times World -
• Protest in London contrasts with Trump’s warm royal reception. — New York Times World -
• Trump golf course in Scotland accused of breaching sewage limits — The Guardian -
• London’s Mayor Takes Aim at a Visiting Trump, Furthering Their Feud — New York Times World -
• London’s Mayor Takes Aim at a Visiting Trump, Furthering Their Feud — New York Times World -
• UK is going to be ‘AI superpower’, says Nvidia boss as he invests £500m — The Guardian -
• How the British royal family — and its staff — prepare for a state visit. — New York Times World -
• Led By Donkeys attacks ‘Orwellian’ arrests after Trump Windsor projections — The Guardian -
• Security plans for Trump’s visit are the biggest since the coronation of King Charles III. — New York Times World -
• President Trump’s 2nd U.K. State Visit: What’s on the Agenda — New York Times World -
• Trump’s Second U.K. State Visit Draws Protests — New York Times World -
• Trump’s tariffs have hurt tea exports to the US, says Fortnum & Mason boss — The Guardian -
• Conroy says Labor unconcerned by PNG-China discussions – as it happened — The Guardian -
• President Trump’s State Visit to the UK: What to Know — New York Times World -
• Most U.K. Political Leaders Are Cautiously Welcoming Trump. Not This One. — New York Times World -
• Australian politicians rally behind ABC journalist after clash with Donald Trump — The Guardian -
• Wednesday briefing: Trump arrives in the UK – and his playbook is reshaping the British right — The Guardian -

The Israeli ground offensive into Gaza City continues amidst mounting international condemnation and humanitarian fears, as a UN commission finds genocide is occurring, leading to EU proposals for trade curbs and a US senator labeling Israel's actions as genocide.

• Israel Pounds Gaza City as Fears Mount for Those Inside — New York Times World -
• Bernie Sanders becomes first US senator to say Israel committing genocide in Gaza — The Guardian -
• Israel Says It Will Defund Film Awards After Palestinian Win — New York Times World -

• Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area — BBC World -
• UN warns of ‘grave’ concerns for fuel and food in famine-hit northern Gaza – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Israel’s culture minister threatens national film awards after Palestinian story takes top prize — The Guardian -
• IDF tries to force civilians out of Gaza City as ground offensive continues — The Guardian -
• Thousands of Palestinians flee as Israeli troops push into Gaza City — BBC World -
• Israel Strikes Houthi Sites at Hudaydah Port Amid Gaza City Assault — New York Times World -
• Albanese urged to end ‘double standard’ on Israel after UN commission finds genocide occurring in Gaza — The Guardian -
• EU proposes curbs on trade with Israel over Gaza war — BBC World -
• European Commission calls for freezing of free trade with Israel over Gaza — The Guardian -
• Israel’s Assault on Gaza City Stifles Hope of Diplomatic Resolution to War — New York Times World -
• Netanyahu and an Israel Without Restraint — New York Times World -
• Israel launches ground offensive deep inside Gaza City | First Thing — The Guardian -
• 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 -
• Palestinians Flee as Israeli Troops Push Into Gaza City — New York Times World -
• Rubio Says ‘Time Is Running Out’ for Gaza Deal — New York Times World -
• Why Many Israelis Oppose Netanyahu’s Offensive Into Gaza City — New York Times World -
• European Countries Condemn Israel’s Ground Offensive in Gaza City — New York Times World -
• SBS resists calls to join EU boycott of Eurovision 2026 if Israel allowed to compete — The Guardian -

The aftermath of the Charlie Kirk killing continues to dominate headlines with the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show, calls for enhanced security for lawmakers, condemnations of political violence, and broader concerns over US poverty rates, judicial independence, and federal vaccine policy under the current administration.

• ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments after FCC threats – live — The Guardian -
• Poverty in California remains highest in US, tied with Louisiana, report says — The Guardian -
• Jimmy Kimmel Live! suspended indefinitely after host’s Charlie Kirk comments — The Guardian -

• Family of Black student found hanging from tree on school campus hires lawyer Ben Crump — The Guardian -
• Three officers fatally shot and two injured in Pennsylvania shooting, police say — The Guardian -
• Florida puts man to death in state record 12th execution this year — The Guardian -
• West coast states band together to issue vaccine guidelines after CDC and HHS purge — The Guardian -
• Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point, for first time in nearly a year – as it happened — The Guardian -
• US treasury secretary reportedly made similar mortgage pledge to Lisa Cook — The Guardian -
• San Francisco supervisor recalled after voting to close highway for car-free park — The Guardian -
• Republicans propose $88m in security for lawmakers after Charlie Kirk killing — The Guardian -
• Obama says Trump deepened US divide in rush to ‘identify enemy’ after Charlie Kirk shooting — The Guardian -
• RFK Jr’s actions risk restricting children’s access to vaccines, say ousted CDC officials — The Guardian -
• Democrat wins special election to fill seat of Minnesota lawmaker who was killed — The Guardian -
• Labor statistics chief fired by Trump sounds alarm over White House’s ‘dangerous’ interference — The Guardian -
• US liberal philanthropies condemn political violence and defend their work — The Guardian -
• How the EU’s far right has seized on Charlie Kirk’s killing — The Guardian -
• Obama says US faces 'political crisis' after killing of Charlie Kirk — BBC World -
• Texas State expels student who reportedly mocked Charlie Kirk shooting at campus vigil — The Guardian -
• Ice threatens federal assault charges against anyone who attacks its officers — The Guardian -
• Barr tells House panel Jeffrey Epstein’s death was ‘undoubtedly suicide’ — The Guardian -
• As Trump Arrives, Europe’s Right Claims Charlie Kirk as One of Their Own — New York Times World -
• Members of Congress condemn Kristi Noem over fate of migrant ‘Dreamers’ — The Guardian -
• Ice puts more than 10,000 people in solitary in a year – and figures are rising under Trump — The Guardian -
• Suspect sought after car rammed into FBI gate in possible ‘act of terror’ — The Guardian -
• Sonia Sotomayor says Americans may not know difference between presidents and kings — The Guardian -
• Is the Economy as Healthy as Trump Claims? — New York Times World -
• Ex-CIA officer stripped of clearance ‘determined to run’ for Mitch McConnell’s seat — The Guardian -
• Revealed: Trump administration retreats on combating human trafficking and child exploitation — The Guardian -
• Pam Bondi faces rightwing backlash for saying she’ll target ‘hate speech’ after Kirk killing — The Guardian -
• Minneapolis police say more than a dozen hurt in homeless encampment shootings — The Guardian -
• Charlie Kirk murder suspect told he faces death penalty if convicted in first appearance – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Watch: Key takeaways from Charlie Kirk suspect's first court appearance — BBC World -
• Charlie Kirk suspect confessed in hidden note to roommate, prosecutors allege — BBC World -
• Charlie Kirk killing suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutors — The Guardian -

Significant discussions around the Madeleine McCann suspect's release, ongoing issues with asylum and migration policies, a critical shortage of NHS GPs, and the abolition of Scotland's 'not proven' verdict highlight key domestic challenges and legal reforms.

• One in three GPs in England do not work in NHS, says BMJ study — The Guardian -
• Man charged with murder of fellow inmate at HMP Exeter — The Guardian -
• Shabana Mahmood accuses asylum seekers of making ‘vexatious, last-minute claims’ — The Guardian -

• UK to explore extraditing Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brückner — The Guardian -
• Police arrest man filmed at far-right rally allegedly calling for Keir Starmer to be shot — The Guardian -
• Scottish parliament scraps legal verdict of ‘not proven’ — The Guardian -
• Nationwide chair first major British lender boss to publicly engage with Reform UK — The Guardian -
• Man bailed after arrest over ‘racially aggravated’ rape of Sikh woman in West Midlands — The Guardian -
• Lawyer who brought Hamas case claims he was unlawfully detained by police — The Guardian -
• Southport killer was discharged from mental health services six days before attack, inquiry hears — The Guardian -
• ‘The storm for Lear is inside him’: Crossing choppy seas to bring Shakespeare to Isles of Scilly — The Guardian -
• Barratt Redrow warns of budget uncertainty affecting property market — The Guardian -
• Temu’s UK operation doubles revenues and pre-tax profits — The Guardian -
• UK inflation holds steady at 3.8% as fuel prices offset falling air fares — The Guardian -
• Madeleine McCann suspect freed from German prison — BBC World -
• Madeleine McCann suspect freed from German prison — BBC World -
• Man charged with blackmail over incidents involving MPs, say police — The Guardian -
• Footballer Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault — The Guardian -
• Main suspect in Madeleine McCann case released from German prison — The Guardian -
• Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey denies rape charges — BBC World -
• Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey denies rape charges — BBC World -
• ‘One in, one out’ deal will go ahead, says Liz Kendall after last-minute injunction — The Guardian -
• Lucy Powell hits out at ‘sexist’ talk that she is Labour proxy for Andy Burnham — The Guardian -
• Eritrean man wins block on removal from UK to France under 'one in, one out' deal — BBC World -
• German Man Suspected in Madeleine McCann Disappearance Is Released From Prison — New York Times World -
• Bold and ‘brat’: Marks & Spencer bets on womenswear to revive autumn fortunes — The Guardian -
• Labour must rethink growth strategy to curb rise of far right, says top economist — The Guardian -
• France proposes ceiling on value of UK components in €150bn EU defence fund — The Guardian -
• Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls? — New York Times World -

New scientific evidence reinforces the dangers of greenhouse gases, as Europe faces thousands of heat-related deaths due to climate change, while an innovative AI tool promises to forecast disease risks, and discussions around Australia's 2035 emissions target gain urgency.

• Top Scientists Find Growing Evidence That Greenhouse Gases Are, in Fact, a Danger — New York Times World -
• It Isn’t Just the U.S. The Whole World Has Soured on Climate Politics. — New York Times World -
• Corals Won’t Survive a Warmer Planet, a New Study Finds — New York Times World -

• AI can forecast your future health – just like the weather — BBC World -
• Labor’s 2035 emissions target a ‘sliding doors’ moment for future generations — The Guardian -
• New AI tool can predict a person’s risk of more than 1,000 diseases, say experts — The Guardian -
• Climate Change’s Toll in Europe This Summer: Thousands of Extra Deaths — New York Times World -
• Human-made global warming ‘caused two in three heat deaths in Europe this summer’ — The Guardian -
• Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink — BBC World -
• Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink — BBC World -
• Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink — BBC World -
• Ground zero: rain-starved southern Australia is grappling with one of the worst droughts in memory — The Guardian -

A major **$30 billion Santos takeover collapses, Australia's defense treaty with Papua New Guinea faces delays, and teacher education programs are closing at UTS**, highlighting significant economic, diplomatic, and educational shifts in the region.

• Murder charge in 2002 cold case after bones found buried in South Australian back yard — The Guardian -
• $30bn Santos takeover collapses after Abu Dhabi consortium withdraws offer — The Guardian -
• When Ziggy’s bond was withheld after eviction without cause from his Sydney rental, he challenged it – and won — The Guardian -

• Latest blow to Labor’s Pacific defence strategy might not be the embarrassment the Coalition claims — The Guardian -
• Ben Roberts-Smith’s mother emails Coalition MPs saying Andrew Hastie ‘not fit’ to lead Liberals — The Guardian -
• ‘Too big for the site’: Tasmanian AFL stadium should not be built, says independent planning commission — The Guardian -
• Almost 30 staff at ANU humanities school stop work after health and safety report warns of ‘serious harm’ — The Guardian -
• UTS’s teacher education program set to close as university reveals plan to slash more than 1,000 subjects — The Guardian -
• Queensland deputy premier labels BHP ‘unAustralian’ as mining giant blames job cuts on coal royalties scheme — The Guardian -
• Anthony Albanese fails to seal defence treaty between Australia and PNG — The Guardian -

Diverse global stories include Spain's arrest of 19 over migrant boat deaths, Denmark's shift to long-range weapons due to Russian threats, the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition leader Navalny, and the passing of renowned actor Robert Redford.

• Denmark to Buy Long-Range Weapons in ‘Paradigm Shift’ — New York Times World -
• Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat — BBC World -
• Irish police find child remains in hunt for boy not marked as missing for four years — The Guardian -

• Precious gold samples stolen in raid on French natural history museum — The Guardian -
• Major Scottish gangland figures arrested in Dubai — BBC World -
• How Did Hands Evolve? Look to Your Anus, a New Study Suggests. — New York Times World -
• Search for ancient Egyptian gold bracelet missing from Cairo museum — BBC World -
• How Nepal’s Government Went Up in Smoke — New York Times World -
• Irish MP will not be expelled for wearing blackface, say Social Democrats — The Guardian -
• U.S. Government to Invest $75 Million in Ukraine’s Minerals — New York Times World -
• Navalny Vomited and Convulsed in Prison Before Dying, His Wife Says — New York Times World -
• Trucks set ablaze as militants block key Senegal-Mali trade route — BBC World -
• Tests show Navalny was poisoned in jail, his widow says — BBC World -
• Flying cars crash into each other at Chinese air show — BBC World -
• ‘A dolphin among sharks’: readers pay tribute to Robert Redford, a great movie star and decent human being — The Guardian -
• Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits, accusing Unilever of silencing social mission — The Guardian -
• New Orleans church abuse documentary based on Guardian reporting wins top award — The Guardian -
• Gunmen kill 22 after shooting at baptism ceremony in Niger - reports — BBC World -
• Timor-Leste scraps plan to buy MPs free cars after protests — BBC World -
• Timor-Leste scraps plan to buy MPs free cars after protests — BBC World -
• In War-Torn Ukraine, ‘I Never Doubted the Importance of Theater’ — New York Times World -
• Young Protesters in Nepal Recover Looted Goods for Shopkeepers — New York Times World -
• US tennis star sorry for 'offensive' comments on Chinese food — BBC World -
• US tennis star sorry for 'offensive' comments on Chinese food — BBC World -
• Champions League debut and Luiz - the rise of Pafos — BBC World -
• 'The hungry can't stay silent' - behind deadly protests in oil-rich Angola — BBC World -
• Canadian writer Robert Munsch approved for assisted dying — BBC World -
• Canadian writer Robert Munsch approved for assisted dying — BBC World -
• Rocks on train tracks strand 900 Machu Picchu tourists amid protest — The Guardian -