The escalating Israeli-Lebanese conflict saw Lebanese soldiers killed and Israeli strikes in the West Bank resulting in an infant's death, while US-Iran relations remain tense with exchanged strikes in the Gulf and visa complications for Iran's World Cup team.

• Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas — BBC World -
• Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car — BBC World -
• Infant Killed as Israeli Military Fires on Car in West Bank, Palestinian Officials Say — New York Times World -

• Funeral held for baby shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank — BBC World -
• Trump’s Defense Department Sees Growing Espionage Threat From Israel — New York Times World -
• US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire — BBC World -
• Israeli Strike Kills 3 Lebanese Soldiers, Days After Truce Was Signed — New York Times World -
• Kuwait and Bahrain targeted by Iran after exchange of fire with US — The Guardian -
• What Visual Evidence Tells Us About Israel’s Use of White Phosphorus in Lebanon — New York Times World -
• Blackouts, hyperinflation, dissent: Iran considers perilous prospect of peace — The Guardian -
• Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied — New York Times World -

California's gubernatorial race saw a stunning comeback for Xavier Becerra, as discussions unfolded around planned datacenter projects facing lawsuits and controversial allegations against a Maine Senate candidate, alongside concerns over inhumane ICE jail conditions.

• How Xavier Becerra turned around his campaign to be California’s governor — The Guardian -
• Suit filed against controversial planned Stratos datacenter project in Utah — The Guardian -
• C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars Said to Have Created Fake Spy Program — New York Times World -

• Despite new allegations, Maine’s Platner predicts voters will send him to Senate — The Guardian -
• ‘It’s like they’re kidnapped there’: families tell of distress over ‘inhumane’ ICE jail — The Guardian -
• Trump cries ‘steal’ over slow California vote count, but anti-fraud system works, say experts — The Guardian -
• Park ranger dies after falling into a crevasse on Alaska's Mount McKinley — The Guardian -
• All-white jury selected in murder trial over killing at 2025 Texas high school — The Guardian -
• ‘We should not have to sacrifice’: New York could become first state to temporarily ban large datacenters — The Guardian -
• Planned Parenthood to offer ‘just in case’ abortion pills at some US clinics — The Guardian -
• Louisiana church remembers abuse victims after reversal over prayers for convicted priest — The Guardian -
• In LA mayor’s race, Nithya Raman makes up ground on Spencer Pratt in contest to face Karen Bass – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Xavier Becerra advances in California’s hotly contested governor’s race — The Guardian -

Concerns escalate over a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in Texas prompting a Canadian cattle ban, while a deadly Ebola outbreak in Central Africa raises fears of matching a previous record, and critical discussions continue on UK food supply security and the environmental impact of EV policies.

• Second flesh-eating screwworm infection reported in cattle in Texas — The Guardian -
• How Ebola Spreads Through Gold Mining — New York Times World -
• As Ebola Spreads in East Africa, Will China Step Up? — New York Times World -

• ‘Immediate national priority’: ministers accused of complacency over UK food supply — The Guardian -
• Grave in Norfolk of 119 sailors may be exhumed due to coastal erosion threat — The Guardian -
• What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak — New York Times World -
• UK urged not to further weaken EV rules as CO2 impact revealed — The Guardian -
• Predator or prey? The confounding case of the missing sea eagle — The Guardian -
• Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US — BBC World -
• Ebola spread in central Africa could match 2014 record outbreak, US health officials say — The Guardian -
• Laboring Under Delhi’s Harsh Heat, Workers Must Choose Health or Wages — New York Times World -
• US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs — BBC World -

Ukraine launched unprecedented drone attacks on St. Petersburg, intensifying the conflict, while EU leaders met with Zelenskyy to discuss continued support, and US Defense Secretary Hegseth sparked debate with a D-Day speech concerning European migration.

• Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg in Long-Range Drone Attack — New York Times World -
• Hegseth attacks Europe over 'invasion' of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech — BBC World -
• Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented' — BBC World -

• Starmer to host Zelenskyy and EU leaders for Ukraine talks — The Guardian -

Armenia prepares for elections amidst increasing Russian pressure, while Mali's conflict escalates with rebel seizures, and a deepening US-European rift over Bosnia and Herzegovina threatens international peacekeeping efforts.

• Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government — BBC World -
• Armenia heads to polls amid Russian pressure and threat of ‘Ukrainian scenario’ — The Guardian -
• Mali Conflict Escalates as Rebel Alliance Seizes Key Cities — New York Times World -

• A President, His Prime Minister and the Bitter Rift Dividing Senegal — New York Times World -
• US threatens to reconsider role in Bosnia and Herzegovina amid rift with Europe — The Guardian -

Australian politics saw Tony Abbott praise a new Liberal strategist and speculation around Jacinta Allan's leadership, as the nation grappled with a fatal shark attack off Western Australia and the start of the snow season amidst El Niño concerns.

• Australia news live: Tony Abbott praises Liberals’ new top strategist as party tries to rebuild campaign machine — The Guardian -
• Man dies after shark attack in Western Australia, police say — BBC World -
• Man dies after shark attack off Western Australia coast near Albany — The Guardian -

• Australian snow season begins amid El Niño fears — The Guardian -
• Doctor’s ‘grossly irresponsible prescribing’ played direct role in two deaths, Tasmanian coroner finds — The Guardian -
• Regrettable references and claims of ‘rigged’ election laws: why this week has reignited Jacinta Allan spill rumours — The Guardian -

Ministers consider curbing misinformation amidst social unrest, while West Ham's David Sullivan resigned over private life allegations, and concerns were raised over Ofcom rules and an aircraft carrier's technical issue.

• Ministers may try to curb spread of misinformation during social unrest — The Guardian -
• David Sullivan steps down at West Ham to fight claims about private life — The Guardian -
• David Sullivan: how did the pornographer rise so high in modern football? — The Guardian -

• ‘Free of the shackles’: Michael Grade’s GB News defence raises concerns over relaxing of Ofcom rules — The Guardian -
• Six more charged after Southampton riots over Henry Nowak murder — The Guardian -
• On China, Trump picked the right battle but the wrong strategy — The Guardian -
• ‘Historic’: Canadian warehouse workers sign first-ever union deal with Walmart — The Guardian -
• MoD reports ‘minor technical issue’ with aircraft carrier docked in Norway — The Guardian -
• Aviation industry looks skywards as leaders fly in for Rio summit — The Guardian -
• Women accusing Andrew Tate criticise UK extradition delay as influencer appears in Russia — The Guardian -

Ye performed for thousands in Europe despite protests, while France mourned former First Lady Bernadette Chirac, and Pope Leo began a Spanish tour emphasizing peace and migrant support, alongside Stevie Nicks's significant donation and the French Open's conclusion.

• Despite Protest, Ye Takes the Stage for Thousands of European Fans — New York Times World -
• Bernadette Chirac, Formidable Ex-First Lady of France, Dies at 93 — New York Times World -
• EuroMillions winner dies after suspected hit-and-run in Essex — The Guardian -

• Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants — BBC World -
• Giant banquets rile radical left in France — BBC World -
• Stevie Nicks donates $3m to medical school to recognize her voice doctor — The Guardian -
• Pope Leo calls for leaders to reject polarisation as he begins Spanish tour — The Guardian -
• Andreeva wins French Open as Chwalinska fairytale ends — BBC World -
• Pope Leo, After Taking on Trump and A.I., Prepares for New Duels in Spain — New York Times World -
• A Viral Gen-Z Protest Movement Draws Thousands to India’s Capital — New York Times World -
• The World Cup Comes to Canada. But Does Anyone Care? — New York Times World -
• The Priests Revered in the Land of Five Genders — New York Times World -
• Balancing Act — New York Times World -
• In Venezuela, the Debt Collector Is the Devil — New York Times World -
• Tributes to Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head after death aged 72 — BBC World -
• Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding — BBC World -