**President Trump’s state visit to the UK saw acknowledgement of divides over Palestinian statehood and discussions on free speech, while back home, the controversial suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! sparked widespread debate and concerns over media censorship and political pressure, alongside new immigration policies and scrutiny over presidential family business dealings. Europe’s far-right embracing Charlie Kirk's narrative adds to the complexity of a politically charged environment, with Trump's plan to designate antifa as a terrorist organization** further intensifying domestic political divisions.

• Live Updates: Trump and Starmer Acknowledge Divide Over Palestinian Statehood — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Trump suggests Starmer use military to cu– UK politics live — The Guardian -

• Trump claims Jimmy Kimmel suspension not a free speech issue as Democrats call for FCC chair to quit over ‘abuse of power’ – live — The Guardian -
• At Starmer’s Country House, Trump’s State Visit Gets a Little More Political — New York Times World -
• Trump Administration Reinstates More Difficult Citizenship Test — New York Times World -
• Tiffany Trump’s Family Cruised the Mediterranean on an Oil Mogul's Yacht — New York Times World -
• ABC takes Jimmy Kimmel off air over Charlie Kirk comments — BBC World -
• Here’s Who Attended the State Dinner at Windsor Castle — New York Times World -
• Who sat next to whom at Trump’s Windsor banquet – and what does it tell us? — The Guardian -
• Diplomatic Coup or Abject Groveling? U.K. Debates Trump’s Royal Welcome — New York Times World -
• Europe’s far-right and Charlie Kirk — New York Times World -
• Trump cheers suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show after host’s Charlie Kirk comments | First Thing — The Guardian -
• Jimmy Kimmel Live! suspended over Charlie Kirk comments after US government pressure — The Guardian -
• Trump Hails Kimmel Suspension After Criticizing UK on Free Speech — New York Times World -
• Trump clashes with Australian journalist over business deals in office — BBC World -
• What to Know About the North American Summit Taking Place Without the U.S. — New York Times World -
• At Windsor Castle, Melania Trump and Queen Camilla will view a 100-year-old royal dolls’ house. — New York Times World -
• How Tiffany Trump’s Instagram Posts Led Us to an Oil Magnate’s Megayacht — New York Times World -
• The Federal Reserve’s independence is about to be tested like never before — The Guardian -
• U.K. State Visit Updates: King Charles Emphasizes Historic Ties With U.S. at State Dinner — New York Times World -
• Behind Castle Walls, the Rich and Powerful Celebrate Trump — New York Times World -
• America and Britain Are Worlds Apart on Energy Policies, Except Nuclear — New York Times World -
• Britain hopes that U.S. investments offset some economic pain. — New York Times World -
• Democrats to introduce a No Political Enemies (Nope) act, to protect government critics – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Europe’s far-right and Charlie Kirk — New York Times World -
• Katty Kay: Why America is at a dangerous crossroads following the Charlie Kirk shooting — BBC World -
• 'Ultimate in cancel culture': Fans outside Jimmy Kimmel studio react to show's axing — BBC World -
• Trump says he plans to designate antifa as ‘major terrorist organization’ — The Guardian -
• ‘Censoring you in real time’: suspension of Jimmy Kimmel show sparks shock and fears for free speech — The Guardian -
• ABC barred from Trump’s UK press conference after his clash with Australian journalist John Lyons — The Guardian -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -

Gaza City faces a deepening humanitarian crisis with widespread displacement and advancing Israeli forces, while diplomatic efforts for an Israel-Syria border deal and international debate over Palestinian statehood recognition continue amid regional tensions including a Saudi-Pakistan defense pact and incidents of border violence. An Israeli minister's controversial remarks on Gaza 'real estate' and Israel threatening national film awards over a Palestinian story highlight ongoing political and cultural sensitivities, with the deportation of a Palestinian activist in the US drawing further attention to the conflict's global reach.

• More than 250,000 displaced from Gaza City in past month, UN figures show — The Guardian -
• 'Cataclysmic' situation in Gaza City, UN official says, as Israeli tanks advance — BBC World -
• Syria’s President Says Border Deal With Israel Could Come ‘Within Days’ — New York Times World -

• Two Fatally Shot at West Bank-Jordan Border Crossing — New York Times World -
• Israeli minister touts Gaza 'real estate bonanza', defying international backlash — BBC World -
• Rifts Grow Between Netanyahu and His Security Chiefs — New York Times World -
• U.K. to Formally Recognize Palestinian Statehood After Trump Departs — New York Times World -
• Democratic Senators Call for U.S. Recognition of Palestinian State — New York Times World -
• The Road — New York Times World -
• Ley, Waters and Pocock condemn government’s emissions call – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact as regional tensions escalate — The Guardian -
• US judge orders deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil — BBC World -
• US judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deported citing ‘misrepresented facts’ on green card form — The Guardian -
• Israel threatens national film awards after Palestinian story wins top prize — BBC World -

France is gripped by nationwide anti-austerity strikes causing significant disruption and political crisis, as the UK grapples with anaemic economic growth forecasts, arrests for alleged Russian spying, and intense debates over immigration and social welfare policies, alongside internal political party disputes and challenges to public broadcasting. The Macrons' legal action in a US court and speculation surrounding Pope Leo XIV also captured attention, reflecting diverse European issues.

• Strikes and marches against budget cuts cause disruption across France, with 141 arrests – Europe live — The Guardian -
• Anti-Austerity Strikes and Protests Grip France — New York Times World -
• Corbyn clashes with Sultana over membership portal as split emerges in new party — The Guardian -

• UK’s public sector broadcasters demand more prominence on YouTube to combat misinformation — The Guardian -
• UK faces years of anaemic growth amid tax and regulation burden, says Next — The Guardian -
• Workers across France strike over budget cut plans — BBC World -
• Probation Service failing to assess thousands who pose risk to women, watchdog says — The Guardian -
• Bank’s interest rate vote and bond plans are little help to Reeves before budget — The Guardian -
• Sally Rooney unable to collect award over Palestine Action arrest threat — The Guardian -
• Catholics Project Many Images Onto Pope Leo: Liberal? Conservative? Cubs Fan? — New York Times World -
• Bishop calls on Christians to reclaim England flag from ‘toxic tide of racism’ — The Guardian -
• Macrons to submit scientific evidence to US court to prove Brigitte was not born a man — The Guardian -
• First person removed to France under ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal, says UK — The Guardian -
• More than half of RSC staff urged to apply for voluntary redundancy — The Guardian -
• Three arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia — BBC World -
• Longtime Putin Aide Who Opposed Ukraine War Is Granted Rare Resignation — New York Times World -
• Three arrested in Essex on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence service — The Guardian -
• Bank of England holds interest rates at 4% and slows scheme to sell stock of UK bonds — The Guardian -
• UK anti-slavery commissioner condemns Shabana Mahmood’s asylum comments — The Guardian -
• France braces for day of strikes amid political crisis — The Guardian -
• Scrap policy that gives refugees with leave to remain 28 days to find housing, say UK groups — The Guardian -
• Man dies and woman injured after shooting in London park, say police — The Guardian -
• Macrons to offer 'scientific evidence' to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says — BBC World -
• Windrush officials must improve after neglecting dying woman’s claim, says ombudsman — The Guardian -
• Privatisation of UK industries is driving cost of living crisis, says Greens leader — The Guardian -
• Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls? — New York Times World -

Australia announced higher, yet criticized, emissions reduction targets for 2035, while a global study warned of millions of deaths from wildfire smoke by the century's end, and Australian cities face increasing vulnerability to extreme heat, alongside local environmental incidents like whale entanglement off the Queensland coast.

• Wildfire smoke will kill nearly 1.4m each year by end of century if emissions not curbed – study — The Guardian -
• How vulnerable are Australia’s cities to extreme heat? Explore our maps — The Guardian -
• Albanese’s Oprah-style emissions target aims to please almost everyone but risks falling short on climate action — The Guardian -

• Whale and her calf entangled in shark net off Queensland coast — The Guardian -
• Bowen says cutting emissions by more than 70% ‘not achievable’ as 2035 target criticised from all sides — The Guardian -
• Australia announces higher emissions cuts by 2035 — BBC World -
• Australia announces higher emissions cuts by 2035 — BBC World -

New scientific studies explore the evolution of hands and reptile cognition, while Italy passed comprehensive AI regulation, and age-checking software for social media revealed biases, with significant developments in anti-obesity drugs and concerns over vaccine policy in the US, alongside new drone defense technologies and internet shutdowns in Afghanistan illustrating the intersection of tech, health, and global governance.

• How Did Hands Evolve? Look to Your Anus, a New Study Suggests. — New York Times World -
• Social media ban trial data reveals bias in age checking software: just how inaccurate is it? — The Guardian -
• Do Reptiles Have Moods, Too? — New York Times World -

• Nvidia to invest $5bn in Intel after Trump administration’s 10% stake — The Guardian -
• Italy first in EU to pass comprehensive law regulating use of AI — The Guardian -
• Novo Nordisk shares shoot up amid promising results for anti-obesity pill — The Guardian -
• Vaccine ‘skeptics’ among new advisers joining CDC committee — The Guardian -
• Internet Shutdowns Hit Parts of Afghanistan — New York Times World -
• The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers — New York Times World -
• Battling a rare brain-eating disease in an Indian state — BBC World -

Nearly one in three single-parent households in Australia live in poverty, while major legal cases concerning defamation and sex abuse allegations captivated public attention, and debates over immigration trends and pill testing policy continued, alongside university job security concerns and new insights into pet ownership trends.

• Nearly one in three single parent households in Australia live in poverty, Hilda report shows — The Guardian -
• Brittany Higgins’ husband David Sharaz to pay $92,000 for tweet that defamed Linda Reynolds, court orders — The Guardian -
• New details of allegations against broadcaster Alan Jones revealed in court documents — The Guardian -

• Australia’s immigration is not ‘out of control’ – it’s trending lower and has been for over a year — The Guardian -
• Parents of teen who died at music festival plead with Queensland government not to ban pill testing — The Guardian -
• Oodles of Lucys: survey reveals Australia’s most popular dog breeds and names — The Guardian -
• Sex abuse charges against top Australian radio host downgraded — BBC World -
• ANU backs away from forced job cuts but Julie Bishop to remain in leadership role — The Guardian -

Egypt reported the theft and melting of a 3,000-year-old bracelet, while Malawi's election saw warnings against premature victory declarations, and Air India crash victim families filed lawsuits against aerospace manufacturers, alongside cultural exhibitions like John Lennon's school desk and a Picasso painting unveiled after 80 years. Togo's political arrests, South Korea's bribery allegations, and Venezuela's military drills also highlighted various global incidents, from political unrest to justice seeking.

• Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down — BBC World -
• Malawi's parties warned not to prematurely declare election victory — BBC World -
• John Lennon’s school desk goes on display at Beatles Museum in Liverpool — The Guardian -

• Togo leader's sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule — BBC World -
• Picasso painting not seen for 80 years unveiled by Paris auction house — The Guardian -
• Newborn baby buried alive in India fights for her life — BBC World -
• Air India crash victim families sue Boeing over disaster that killed 260 — The Guardian -
• Hong Kong’s Dim Sum Cart ‘Aunties’ Make Their Final Rounds — New York Times World -
• How China Became a Wedge Between Two South Pacific Neighbors — New York Times World -
• Controversial church leader denies bribing ex-South Korea first lady — BBC World -
• Air India crash victims' families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell — BBC World -
• Venezuela starts days of military and ‘electronic warfare’ drills after US strikes on alleged drug boats — The Guardian -