Iran's defiance against Trump's threats of striking power plants and Israel's intensifying attacks in Lebanon and the West Bank mark a dangerous escalation, with Iranian missile strikes injuring hundreds near nuclear sites and concerns growing over the global economic impact of a prolonged war.

• Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Is Defiant After Trump Threatens Power Plants — New York Times World -
• Middle East crisis live: Iran will completely close strait of Hormuz if Trump acts on infrastructure threats, says IRG — The Guardian -
• Iran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if US attacks power plants — The Guardian -

• Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday — New York Times World -
• Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties — BBC World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Why is Israel targeting Lebanon's bridges? — BBC World -
• Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran — New York Times World -
• Israel’s Missile Defense Under Scrutiny After Iranian Attack — New York Times World -
• Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon — BBC World -
• Israel Orders Military to Intensify Demolitions in Southern Lebanon — New York Times World -
• Residents in Southern Israel Are Shaken After Direct Strikes by Iranian Missiles — New York Times World -
• British-Iranians in UK report safety concerns to authorities amid Iran war — The Guardian -
• Iranian missiles injure 180 in towns near Israeli nuclear site — BBC World -
• Israeli settlers carry out series of West Bank attacks as security forces stand by — The Guardian -
• Iran Responds to Trump’s Energy Threat With Defiance and Warnings of Its Own — New York Times World -
• 'A direct hit' - BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike — BBC World -
• ‘Nobody else is responsible’: Trump to blame for Iran crisis, ex-CIA chief says — The Guardian -
• Iran not believed to have capability or intent to bomb Britain, says UK minister — The Guardian -
• On Beirut’s Waterfront, Loss Meets Life, and Luxury, Amid War — New York Times World -
• Iranian Missiles Evade Israel’s Formidable Defenses, Hitting 2 Cities — New York Times World -
• ‘The stakes are enormous’: how a prolonged Iran war could shock the global economy — The Guardian -
• Iran social media strategy pivots to information war amid US-Israel attack — The Guardian -
• Projectile strikes vessel off coast of UAE - as it happened — The Guardian -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Iran War Underscores the Diverging Aims of Trump and Netanyahu — New York Times World -
• Iranian missile strikes Israeli city near main nuclear research facility. — New York Times World -
• Iranian missile strikes Israeli city near main nuclear research facility. — New York Times World -
• Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran — BBC World -
• Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran — BBC World -

French local elections see Socialists retaining power in major cities while far-right influence is a growing concern, alongside Slovenia's tight election results and Italy's contentious judiciary referendum, highlighting a turbulent European political landscape.

• France's Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream — BBC World -
• France Chose Thousands of New Mayors on Sunday. Here’s Why It Matters. — New York Times World -
• Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire elected mayor of Paris — The Guardian -

• Slovenia goes to polls in election marked by claims of anti-Romany rhetoric — The Guardian -
• Election in Slovenia Is a Near Tie — New York Times World -
• French Local Elections Are Yardstick for Far Right. Initial Results Are Mixed. — New York Times World -
• The Billionaire Funding France’s Far Right — New York Times World -
• Trump lauds Viktor Orbán as Europe’s far-right leaders gather in Budapest — The Guardian -
• Terror Attacks Haunted This Brussels Community. Now It’s Trying to Move On. — New York Times World -
• Italy’s Leader Wants to Change the Constitution. Italians Don’t Get It. — New York Times World -
• James Cleverly says he disagrees with Nick Timothy about Islamic public prayer — The Guardian -
• Evgeny Lebedev and Ian Botham have lowest Lords attendance, records show — The Guardian -
• Tory chief whip reposts AI video created by far-right figure who was jailed for hate crimes — The Guardian -
• Socialists battle to hold Paris as France holds mayoral elections — BBC World -
• Socialists battle to hold Paris as France holds mayoral elections — BBC World -
• Mayoral races in balance as voting opens in last round of French local elections — The Guardian -
• Meloni v the judges: high stakes for Italian PM in vote on judiciary overhaul — The Guardian -
• The Billionaire Funding France’s Far Right — New York Times World -
• Italy is voting on whether to change its constitution. What does this mean for Meloni? — BBC World -

The ongoing DHS shutdown prompts Trump to deploy ICE agents to airports, as Senate advances a new DHS nomination, while new crypto regulations are seen benefiting the Trump family, and the passing of former FBI chief Robert Mueller marks an end of an era for the Trump-Russia investigation.

• Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues — BBC World -
• Senate advances Mullin nomination to lead DHS, paving way for confirmation — The Guardian -
• ICE agents will be deployed to US airports on Monday to ease long lines — The Guardian -

• Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues — BBC World -
• New crypto regulations likely to be big favor to the Trump family, industry insiders say — The Guardian -
• Denmark Was Ready to Blow Up Airfields to Stop a U.S. Invasion of Greenland — New York Times World -
• Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81 — BBC World -
• Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81 — BBC World -

Australia faces a significant fuel crisis with cancelled shipments and calls for bold government responses, coupled with rising national security anxieties and controversial appointments following a state election setback for Liberals.

• Australian politics live: Hume says more work from home ‘won’t touch the sides’ of fuel crisis; minister says South Korea has ‘vested interest’ in keeping shipping routes open — The Guardian -
• Queensland government ‘opens old wounds’ as police officer criticised after Palm Island riots appointed to Legal Aid board — The Guardian -
• Social cohesion has lost its feelgood vibe. What will it take to offer a fair go for all? — The Guardian -

• Almost half of Australians think foreign military will attack within five years, ANU study suggests — The Guardian -
• As Labor faces pressure to respond boldly to oil shock, it needs to find more unconventional levers to pull — The Guardian -
• Starmer adviser urges ministers to look at profits cap for energy and petrol firms — The Guardian -
• One Nation wins at least one SA seat as Liberals consider ‘sobering lessons’ from election defeat — The Guardian -
• Liberals have ‘a lot of work to do’ after SA wipeout, Anne Ruston says – As it happened — The Guardian -
• Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian refineries has slowed’ — The Guardian -

A devastating hospital attack in Sudan killed dozens, Cuba experienced its second national blackout, Hawaii suffered billion-dollar storm damages, and extreme weather conditions gripped the US, alongside a suspected meteorite crash in Houston.

• National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week — BBC World -
• Hawaii storms have caused $1bn in damage, governor says — BBC World -
• Attack on a Sudan Hospital Kills Dozens, Head of W.H.O. Says — New York Times World -

• Suspected meteorite crashes into Houston home, officials say — The Guardian -
• Sudan drone attack on key hospital killed 64 people during Eid, WHO says — BBC World -
• Sudan drone attack on key hospital killed 64 people during Eid, WHO says — BBC World -
• Weather extremes gripping US bear climate crisis ‘fingerprint’, experts say — The Guardian -
• BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darkness — BBC World -

Russian attacks continue to kill civilians in Ukraine, while Kenyans illegally fighting for Russia are offered amnesty, and a military helicopter crash claimed Qatari and Turkish lives, underscoring ongoing regional instability.

• Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine, officials say — BBC World -
• Kenyans fighting illegally for Russia in Ukraine to be granted amnesty — BBC World -
• Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash — BBC World -

• Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash — BBC World -
• Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine, officials say — BBC World -

Discussions include new town developments in England, child abuse charges against Kendra Duggar, urgent appeals for a missing mother, a major legal inquiry into the ICC prosecutor, and challenges facing US volunteer firefighting departments, along with reforms to UK family courts and debates on a Canadian secularism law.

• Ministers confirm locations for seven new towns in England — The Guardian -
• US high school student Cooper Lutkenhaus wins 800m to become youngest ever indoor world champion — The Guardian -
• Arkansas police arrest Kendra Duggar on child abuse charges — The Guardian -

• ‘Someone knows something’: Guthrie family pleads for new information — The Guardian -
• ICC to consider legal advice that criticises UN inquiry into Karim Khan allegations — The Guardian -
• Firefighting departments close in some US states amid lack of volunteers — The Guardian -
• 'We cannot be in peace', say Guthrie family as they renew appeal over missing mother — BBC World -
• 'We cannot be in peace', say Guthrie family as they renew appeal over missing mother — BBC World -
• Undercover police officer exposed by his own blunder, spycops inquiry hears — The Guardian -
• Number of confirmed meningitis cases linked to fatal Kent outbreak drops to 20 — The Guardian -
• Excommunicated Catholic deacon still waiting on overdue appeal outcome after his son was molested by priest — The Guardian -
• MPs threaten fresh inquiry into carers allowance scandal amid redress delays — The Guardian -
• Family courts in England and Wales ‘not good enough’ for women and children, minister says — The Guardian -
• 'Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict — BBC World -
• A secularism law some women say makes them feel like 'outsiders' heads to Canada's top court — BBC World -

Concerns rise over Palantir's expanding data access within the British state, AI-generated explicit videos are removed from TikTok, K-pop group BTS stages a major comeback, and hummus becomes a British staple entering the inflation basket, reflecting evolving digital and consumer trends.

• BTS’s Comeback Show Was Heavy on Their New Album — New York Times World -
• Who Is Antigone? The 2500-Year-Old Rebel With a Cause. — New York Times World -
• Campaign groups rail against Palantir, but the UK contracts keep coming — The Guardian -

• Palantir extends reach into British state as it gets access to sensitive FCA data — The Guardian -
• ‘The new ketchup’? How hummus spread beyond a niche into a British staple — The Guardian -
• These BTS Fans Waited 15 Hours to See Their Idols — New York Times World -
• AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation — BBC World -