• Live Updates: At G7 Summit, Trump Says Ukraine War Has ‘No Impact’ on U.S. — New York Times World - 17:44
• Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says He Hopes to Put War in ‘Rearview Mirror’ — New York Times World - 17:44
• Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland — BBC World - 17:33
• Ukraine Targets Moscow Oil Facility With Drones as G7 Leaders Meet — New York Times World - 17:33
• France, Britain and Other Countries Say They’ll Send Ships to the Strait of Hormuz — New York Times World - 17:29
• Vance attempts to walk back Trump’s ‘I love the inflation’ comment – live — The Guardian - 17:23
• Iran’s top envoy says peace deal with US dependent on Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon — The Guardian - 17:22
• From camel coats to guochao: Max Mara woos China’s luxury brand consumers — The Guardian - 17:15
• US and Iran deal to end war allows Tehran to sell oil and fuel – Middle East crisis live — The Guardian - 17:14
• France to ditch Palantir’s AI data tools in favour of domestic provider — The Guardian - 17:08

Talks are progressing for a US-Iran deal, with the Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen; however, scepticism remains and the deal poses challenges for Israeli strategy. The Iran war also permanently altered the global economy and has sparked Iranian-American protests.

• Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Look Ahead to Next Round of Talks — New York Times World -
• Oklahoma, Georgia and Washington DC voters head to the polls – US politics live — The Guardian -
• Trump says Iran ‘will never have a nuclear weapon’ under new deal and warns Israel over Lebanon – Middle East crisis live — The Guardian -

• The Iran War Permanently Altered the Global Economy — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Finally, an interest rate reprieve – but a ceasefire in the Middle East doesn’t have the RBA popping champagne yet — The Guardian -
• Shipping companies remain cautious about the Strait of Hormuz. — New York Times World -
• Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet — BBC World -
• ‘Everyone is angry for different reasons’: scepticism in Iran as peace deal nears — The Guardian -
• France, Britain and Other Countries Say They’ll Send Ships to the Strait of Hormuz — New York Times World -
• Naval Mines Could Still Stymie Gulf Shipping After War — New York Times World -
• Iran Will Enter Nuclear Talks With the Trump Administration Feeling Emboldened — New York Times World -
• First Thing: Trump promises ‘great things’ for Middle East and claims Iran deal ‘all signed’ — The Guardian -
• Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says — BBC World -
• US-Iran deal may get oil flowing again, but region’s root problems are unsolved — The Guardian -
• Spanish households save €10 a month thanks to renewables expansion, report finds — The Guardian -
• Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Sign Preliminary Deal, but Its Terms Remain Secret — New York Times World -
• Vance says details of US-Iran agreement still to be worked out amid scepticism from Republicans — The Guardian -
• Will the Iran Deal Stick? — New York Times World -
• Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup — BBC World -
• Iran ‘agreed to never have a nuclear weapon’, says Trump – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu — BBC World -
• Israel Counts the Ways That Netanyahu’s Iran Strategy Failed — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• U.S. and Iran Sign a Framework Deal, Leaving Major Issues for Future Talks — New York Times World -

Divisions persist at the G7 Summit regarding Ukraine and global trade, despite efforts to foster diplomacy and collaboration on international issues. President Trump's history of strained ties at these gatherings and his stance on the Ukraine war highlighted disagreements among allies.

• Live Updates: At G7 Summit, Trump Says Ukraine War Has ‘No Impact’ on U.S. — New York Times World -
• Trump’s History at G7 Summits: Strained Ties and Early Exits — New York Times World -
• U.S. Has ‘Nothing to Do’ with Ukraine War, Trump Says at G7 Summit — New York Times World -

• Can a Trump-Modi Meeting Reset U.S.-India Relations? — New York Times World -
• Zelenskyy thanks G7 leaders for ‘strong ideas on how to force Russia into peace’ – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Europe Union Lawmakers Approve Much-Delayed Trade Deal With U.S. — New York Times World -
• Who Are the Leaders at the G7 Summit in France? — New York Times World -
• European leaders urge Trump to host Zelenskyy-Putin talks — The Guardian -
• Who Are the G7 Countries and What Is the G7 Summit? — New York Times World -
• First Thing: Trump promises ‘great things’ for Middle East and claims Iran deal ‘all signed’ — The Guardian -
• Japan tries to put China’s aggressive trade policies on the G7 agenda. — New York Times World -
• Tuesday briefing: How the UK’s military spending row exposes Starmer’s defence dilemma — The Guardian -

The FBI thwarted a plot targeting a White House UFC event, leading to multiple detentions, while controversies surrounding US voting rights and Trump's policies continue to spark debate. A tragic police shooting resulted in the death of a one-year-old in Mississippi, raising concerns about law enforcement.

• FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says — BBC World -
• Oklahoma, Georgia and Washington DC voters head to the polls – US politics live — The Guardian -
• One-year-old killed and another person injured after Mississippi police shot at car — The Guardian -

• US lawmakers fight Trump cuts to $386m ocean monitoring program: ‘supreme stupidity’ — The Guardian -
• Extreme athlete known for performance with Madonna dies in Base jumping accident in Utah — The Guardian -
• More US states push to ban kratom drink deemed ‘gas-station heroin’ — The Guardian -
• Hundreds of dogs to be sent to rescue as US beagle research facility shuts down — The Guardian -
• Five people detained for alleged ‘planned attacks’ on White House UFC cage fighting show — The Guardian -
• Teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise turns self in to be charged as adult — The Guardian -
• Leading OB-GYN group breaks from CDC on maternal vaccination schedule — The Guardian -
• Experts alarmed as Trump launches broad-front attack on US voting rights — The Guardian -
• Trump facing pressure to condemn UFC fighter for disparaging Michelle Obama — The Guardian -
• Washington mayoral candidates outline how they would stand up to Trump — The Guardian -
• Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California — BBC World -
• Eight presumed dead after B-52 bomber crashes at California air force base — The Guardian -

Debates surrounding defence spending and proposed social media bans are prominent, with calls for more funding and warnings about the impact on disabled children. Thames Water faces nationalisation as the government objects to a rescue deal, and equal pay legislation by Reform UK draws criticism from unions.

• Farage’s plan for equal pay legislation may cost female workers money, say unions — The Guardian -
• UK defence spending plan ‘well short of what’s required’ and harder choices needed, says John Healey - UK politics live — The Guardian -
• UK social media ban could cut lifeline for disabled children, campaigners warn — The Guardian -

• Refugee groups condemn Tory plan to remove judges from asylum appeals — The Guardian -
• Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government objects to rescue deal — The Guardian -
• Tactical voting by Greens and Lib Dems could be key to Labour victory in Makerfield — The Guardian -
• UK will have to ‘dial back’ military plans without more funding, says chief of defence — The Guardian -
• Jo Cox’s murder prompted calls for a ‘kinder, gentler politics’. Why has intolerance prevailed? — The Guardian -
• UK ministers lobby Trump to avert backlash against social media ban — The Guardian -
• Tuesday briefing: How the UK’s military spending row exposes Starmer’s defence dilemma — The Guardian -
• ‘Unbelievable’ waste and inefficiency at MoD, says ex-defence minister Al Carns — The Guardian -
• Division in UK probably worse now than in run-up to Brexit, says Kim Leadbeater — The Guardian -
• Labour MPs doubt EHRC guidance on court’s biological sex ruling is workable — The Guardian -

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high due to inflationary pressures from the Iran war, while Australia's Reserve Bank held its cash rate steady after previous hikes. Spain's renewables expansion is significantly cushioning households from rising energy costs, and the EU approved a trade deal with the US.

• Finally, an interest rate reprieve – but a ceasefire in the Middle East doesn’t have the RBA popping champagne yet — The Guardian -
• Europe Union Lawmakers Approve Much-Delayed Trade Deal With U.S. — New York Times World -
• Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high … of 1% — The Guardian -

• Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years — BBC World -
• RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 4.35% — The Guardian -
• Spanish households save €10 a month thanks to renewables expansion, report finds — The Guardian -
• EV prices in UK and EU not likely to dive due to Chinese rivalry, says Xpeng boss — The Guardian -

A new coral study identified resilient reefs offering hope amidst global warming, while the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a strong El Niño that could amplify climate effects in Australia. AI is being explored to help botanists combat the extinction risk to vital plants, and half of the world's children are exposed to multiple climate hazards.

• New Coral Study Identifies Areas Where Reefs Are Hanging On — New York Times World -
• BoM forecasts strong El Niño and warns climate change could amplify effects on Australia — The Guardian -
• AI could help win ‘race against extinction’ of vital plants, say botanists — The Guardian -

• Half of world’s children exposed to at least three climate hazards, Unicef says — The Guardian -

A Russian frigate reportedly fired warning shots at a British yacht in the Channel, while a Russian artist and critic of Putin was shot dead in Poland. In France, the country's oldest female detainee is on trial for a decades-old murder, and Australia will probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists.

• Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel – reports — The Guardian -
• France's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder — BBC World -
• Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men — BBC World -

• Ukraine Targets Moscow Oil Facility With Drones as G7 Leaders Meet — New York Times World -
• Russian artist and critic of Putin and Chechen leader shot dead in ⁠Poland — The Guardian -
• Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland — BBC World -
• Father of Australian girl shot by police while visiting Pakistan demands justice — The Guardian -
• Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity — BBC World -
• Rope Jumper Falls to Her Death After Operators Fail to Secure Harness — New York Times World -
• Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces — BBC World -

SpaceX is set to acquire AI coding firm Anysphere in a $60 billion deal, and the Fujitsu chair resigned amid allegations of inappropriate conduct. The Kingsmill owner received clearance for a major bread brand takeover, while India temporarily banned Telegram over exam paper leak concerns.

• SpaceX to buy AI coding firm Anysphere for $60bn and passes Amazon valuation — The Guardian -
• Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’ — The Guardian -
• Kingsmill owner cleared to create UK’s biggest bread brand with Hovis takeover — The Guardian -

• India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns — BBC World -
• Sri Lanka sees ‘alarming’ rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from south-east Asia — The Guardian -

Outsourced ATO call centre workers are reportedly underpaid compared to their public service peers, and One Nation's health policies face expert criticism. Investigations continue into the death of a Kenyan student in Sydney, and Grill'd burger chain is being sued over alleged greenwashing.

• Kenyan student Sheila Chebii fell 15 floors to her death while working at a Sydney hotel. Her family want answers — The Guardian -
• ATO outsource call centre workers paid 40% less than public service peers, Fair Work submission claims — The Guardian -
• One Nation’s health policies based on misconceptions and may cost the taxpayer, experts warn — The Guardian -

• Ben Roberts-Smith’s bail varied so alleged war criminal can attend Australian War Memorial opening — The Guardian -
• Two arrested during investigation into Dezi Freeman’s movements as police reveal killer likely travelled to NSW — The Guardian -
• Two arrested as police investigate Dezi Freeman’s movements – as it happened — The Guardian -
• ‘Inadequate’: NSW police criticised for not getting out of cars after triple zero call reported woman being bashed — The Guardian -
• Grill’d burger chain sued by ACCC over alleged greenwashing — The Guardian -
• Birthkeeper hired by woman who died after freebirth tells inquest she was ‘not there to make a birth safer’ — The Guardian -
• Paedophile teacher William ‘Rob’ Gilfillan sentenced for sexual offences against two Victorian schoolgirls in the 1980s — The Guardian -
• Australia’s Former Electricity Substations Are Being Turned Into Homes — New York Times World -

Venezuela signed a deal with a US energy giant to rebuild its power grid, and Somaliland opened an embassy in Jerusalem following Israel's recognition of its independence. Cuba's tourism is collapsing due to a US pressure campaign, and Starbucks Korea temporarily shut all stores for a mandatory history lesson.

• Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid — BBC World -
• Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence — BBC World -
• Cuba tourism collapses as US pressure campaign bites — BBC World -

• Starbucks Korea to temporarily shut all stores for history lesson after bungled coffee promotion — The Guardian -

Hungary's MPs blocked Viktor Orbán's return to power by implementing an eight-year term limit for the prime minister, while Sweden voted to back new laws reinforcing its immigration crackdown.

• Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years — BBC World -
• Sweden votes to back laws reinforcing its immigration crackdown — The Guardian -

The Wombles are set for a comeback after 27 years, and Judi Dench will have a London theatre renamed in her honor. A Sean Penn-directed January 6 drama is in the works, and the Paddington musical is packing its bags for Broadway.

• Wombles set to return after 27 years as IP deal opens door to comeback — The Guardian -
• Judi Dench to have London’s Shaftesbury theatre renamed after her — The Guardian -
• Sean Penn to direct January 6 drama with Bradley Cooper set to star — The Guardian -

• ‘What an adventure Broadway will be!’ Paddington musical packs suitcase for New York — The Guardian -
• Sly stage version of The Traitors to lure audiences with five different endings — The Guardian -
• 'Dancing girl's' bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash — BBC World -
• Tunisia sack head coach just one game into World Cup — BBC World -