• ‘Cynical to get power’: Michel Barnier on Boris Johnson, Brexit and the EU’s future — The Guardian - 18:00
• UK could keep special pre-Brexit terms if it rejoined EU, Michel Barnier says — The Guardian - 18:00
• UK attorney general tells staff to stop using X amid disinformation concerns — The Guardian - 18:00
• Star-studded ceremony welcomes Obama Presidential Center to Chicago – live — The Guardian - 17:57
• Iran War Live Updates: Vance Issues Blunt Warning to Israel as He Defends Trump’s Deal — New York Times World - 17:55
• Barbados prime minister announces manifesto for slavery reparations — The Guardian - 17:52
• Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe — BBC World - 17:51
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World - 17:50
• Gulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran’s Missiles, Analysts Say — New York Times World - 17:45
• Middle East crisis live: Vance says 60-day-period to reach final peace agreement starts today and US ‘isn’t giving up a cent’ to Iran — The Guardian - 17:43

The recently signed US-Iran peace deal faces both defense and criticism as details of economic benefits and nuclear program concessions emerge, prompting concern in Israel and Gulf States about regional security and the future of the Middle East conflict.

• Iran War Live Updates: Vance Defends Iran Deal as Criticism Mounts — New York Times World -
• Middle East crisis live: Lebanon says three killed in Israeli strikes as US warns military action will restart if Iran does not uphold deal — The Guardian -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -

• Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for — BBC World -
• Iran peace deal makes clear how far US has been forced to retreat since 2025 — The Guardian -
• Why Iran believes deal with US leaves it stronger than before — BBC World -
• Israel Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal — New York Times World -
• Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal — New York Times World -
• Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others? — BBC World -
• Hegseth Berates NATO Allies for ‘Shameful’ Response to U.S. War in Iran — New York Times World -
• In Southeast Asia, Switching to Solar Offers Relief from Energy Crisis Caused by Iran War — New York Times World -
• Gulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran’s Missiles, Analysts Say — New York Times World -
• Trump signs deal that Iran labels ‘a record of US failure’ | First Thing — The Guardian -
• Oil prices fall after peace deal signed – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Trump Defends Deal to End the War With Iran as Details Emerge — New York Times World -
• US and Iranian presidents sign deal aiming to end war — BBC World -
• U.S. Details Agreement With Iran as Trump Departs G7 Summit — New York Times World -
• How Does Trump’s Deal With Iran Compare to Obama’s? — New York Times World -
• Trump says he has signed peace deal – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles — BBC World -
• US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question — BBC World -
• What's in the US-Iran agreement? — BBC World -
• Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise. — New York Times World -
• Trump signs Iran peace plan, claiming deal averts ‘worldwide depression’ — The Guardian -

UK politics sees debates over private school VAT effects and young voter political leanings, an ongoing Makerfield byelection that could impact Keir Starmer's future, and major apologies from the Church of England for forced adoptions, alongside concerns over NHS drug shortages and Russia-linked arson attacks.

• VAT on private school fees not caused exodus to state sector, says Bridget Phillipson — The Guardian -
• Young men in UK are not more rightwing than older groups, study says — The Guardian -
• Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live — The Guardian -

• Archbishop of Canterbury Apologizes for Church of England’s Role in Forced Adoptions — New York Times World -
• Zack Polanski cleared by ethics inquiry over council tax payment complaint — The Guardian -
• Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official jailed for spying for China — The Guardian -
• London Hospital Worker Tried to Sell Catherine’s Medical Records, Reports Say — New York Times World -
• Bank of England governor warns UK public to expect higher costs this year — The Guardian -
• ‘Mistreatment became normality’ at Muckamore Abbey hospital, inquiry finds — The Guardian -
• Amber heat warnings issued across southern England over weekend — The Guardian -
• Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK — New York Times World -
• Whole-life order given to UK teacher who sexually abused and murdered adopted baby — The Guardian -
• Most of Great Britain’s major rail operators are back in public hands – is it working? — The Guardian -
• Behind the facade of Jamie Varley, the ‘wicked, arrogant liar’ who abused and murdered his baby son — The Guardian -
• Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor — The Guardian -
• Oxfordshire council seeks injunction over flags tied to lamp-posts across county — The Guardian -
• UK mosques advised to run lockdown drills amid fears of anti-Muslim attacks — The Guardian -
• UK unemployment rate falls to 4.9% and wages grow more than expected — The Guardian -
• Plan to ban ‘private equity sharks’ from social care dropped, Wes Streeting says — The Guardian -
• Tesco’s UK sales growth more than halves amid Iran war uncertainty — The Guardian -
• Labour campaigners fear hordes of MPs may annoy public as Makerfield votes — The Guardian -
• Russia-linked arson attacks show bad actors targeting UK, says Starmer — The Guardian -
• BBC made second Ashley Cain TV series despite alleged misconduct — The Guardian -
• Rejoining customs union would not fix damage caused by Brexit, research finds — The Guardian -
• NHS patients face worst drug shortages on record, say pharmacists and GPs — The Guardian -

Ukraine has launched its largest drone attack on Moscow to date, hitting an oil refinery and prompting Zelenskyy's strong warning that "if Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn," while NATO allies face criticism over their war response and Belarus's potential deeper involvement raises alarms.

• Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery — BBC World -
• ‘If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn,’ Zelenskyy warns after overnight strikes in Russia – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Drone Attack — New York Times World -

• First Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding — BBC World -
• Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war — The Guardian -
• Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe — BBC World -
• Critics of Russia Say This Critic Isn’t Critical Enough — New York Times World -
• Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks? — BBC World -
• Ukraine bolsters its northern defences amid fears Belarus is being dragged into war — The Guardian -

The Supreme Court expanded gun rights by siding with a marijuana user, while concerns persist over high housing costs forcing more young adults home, controversies surrounding the Trump administration's financial dealings and Fed appointments surface, and new mRNA flu vaccine technology is being considered.

• Supreme court sides with Texas marijuana user who wants to own a firearm in latest case expanding gun rights – live — The Guardian -
• Many World Cup Fans Would Rather Skip the Hydration Breaks — New York Times World -
• Fed governor Lisa Cook faced $1.3m in legal and security fees after Trump’s bid to fire her — The Guardian -

• Trump administration quietly shifts $352m in federal funds for White House ballroom — The Guardian -
• Not so empty nesters: record-high number of US adults under 35 live at home, new data says — The Guardian -
• Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK? — BBC World -
• Tropical Storm Arthur downgraded from cyclone as it makes landfall in Texas — The Guardian -
• Man charged with hate crime over cross burning in Chicago park — The Guardian -
• Lake Tahoe residents ‘horrified’ by plans to spray cancer-linked glyphosate in public lands — The Guardian -
• FDA panel considers a first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology — The Guardian -
• Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park — The Guardian -
• Driver hailed for saving tourists from rip current at Louisiana beach: ‘I just locked in’ — The Guardian -
• Shelter-in-place ordered in LA as blaze engulfs roof of 500,000 sq-ft warehouse — The Guardian -

Australia's Labor government has announced capital gains tax exemptions for small businesses following a budget backlash, as net overseas migration falls but remains politically contentious, and serious environmental concerns arise from massive seal pup deaths due to bird flu on a remote island.

• The CGT ‘backflip’ is more tweak than transformation. Labor hasn’t changed its mind on housing — The Guardian -
• Australian net overseas migration falls to lowest level since 2022 – but the Coalition says that’s still too high — The Guardian -
• Guardian Australia’s Matilda Boseley wins major award at 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes — The Guardian -

• Jackie O pursues claim against Kiis FM after Kyle Sandilands settles – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Media union blasts Pauline Hanson’s ‘bitter, unprofessional’ attack on Guardian journalist — The Guardian -
• Inquest into Melbourne influencer’s death following freebirth halted after new phone evidence discovered — The Guardian -
• Albanese announces ‘generous’ capital gains tax exemptions for small businesses after budget backlash — The Guardian -
• Death of Indigenous teen found on rail tracks with towel under head ‘suspicious’, NSW coroner says — The Guardian -
• More than 13,000 seal pups die on remote Australian island amid bird flu outbreak — The Guardian -
• Teenagers vs. Social Media Bans — New York Times World -
• ‘I wish it hit me’: Sydney mother shares anguish after children in pram hit and killed by car — The Guardian -
• Ebike thefts soar in NSW as Victoria’s crime rate drops for first time in four years — The Guardian -
• Political lobbyists with unfettered access to Australia’s parliament to be publicly named — The Guardian -
• One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts says he will push for party to adopt blanket abortion ban — The Guardian -

Finland has lifted its nuclear weapons ban in response to global uncertainty, Cuba's economy seeks urgent changes amid a US blockade, EU migration policies face heated debate with "send them back" chants, and Apple plans price hikes due to rising AI chip costs.

• Team Medic Recounts Iran’s ‘Stressful’ World Cup Debut in L.A. — New York Times World -
• Gunmen attack Niger's biggest airport for second time in months — BBC World -
• Finland Lifts a Nuclear Weapons Ban, Eyeing an Uncertain World — New York Times World -

• Cuban economy needs ‘urgent changes’ as US blockade deepens crisis, says president — The Guardian -
• Anger at ‘send them back’ chants by rightwing MEPs after EU migration law vote — The Guardian -
• Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial — BBC World -
• Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs — BBC World -
• What to Know About Canada’s New Citizenship Eligibility Requirements and How to Apply — New York Times World -
• Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military — New York Times World -
• Irish parliament votes to remove three-day abortion wait — The Guardian -
• As India Temporarily Bans Telegram, Which Other Countries Have Restricted the Messaging App? — New York Times World -
• Lawyer in high-profile Ugandan treason case charged with related offence — BBC World -
• Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport — BBC World -
• Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking — BBC World -
• Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis — BBC World -
• Taiwan’s President Says He Trusts Trump to Approve Arms Sales — New York Times World -
• Taliban order ban on smartphones as officials shown destroying devices — The Guardian -
• Western Europeans believe crime is rising despite fall in overall rates, poll finds — The Guardian -
• Elon Musk’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla — New York Times World -

Archaeologists near Stonehenge have uncovered ancient pits hinting at solstice rituals, while in Britain, Aardman Animation celebrates 50 years with an exhibition, and the new London Museum aims to be a democratic space for all, featuring late-night DJ sets among artifacts.

• In Ancient Pits Near Stonehenge, Scientists See Hints of Solstice Ritual — New York Times World -
• Wiltshire village exhibits Martin Parr’s final photos of scarecrows and prize veg — The Guardian -
• Dancing to artefacts: London Museum will be ‘democratic’ space for all, says director — The Guardian -

• Aardman exhibition marks animation studio’s half a century in Bristol — The Guardian -
• British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain — BBC World -
• Drax cleared after investigation into sourcing of wood pellets — The Guardian -
• Choppy waters ahead as Iceland gets ready for its own EU referendum — The Guardian -
• Cambridge experts recreate 336-year-old garden to commemorate ‘father of natural history’ — The Guardian -