US retaliatory strikes in Iran follow troop casualties, while Ukraine faces leadership unrest amidst ongoing conflict, and a bill broadening Russia sanctions could impact the dollar.

• US strikes Iran after two American troops are killed in Jordan — Financial Times -
• Zelenskyy considers sacking commander-in-chief as protests swell — Financial Times -
• The tranquil spot in rural Ireland accused of fuelling Russia’s war — Financial Times -

• Russia Bill Broadens Sanctions but Could Fuel Fears Over the Dollar — The New York Times Business -
• German army looks to Ukraine for battlefield lessons — Financial Times -
• Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, former ruler of Qatar, 1952-2026 — Financial Times -
• Gibraltar land grab stirs age-old dispute with Spain — Financial Times -
• Anti-graft prosecutor accused of corruption as Indonesia turf war escalates — Financial Times -

Former President Trump's financial backing for European projects and Truth Social's stock market movements highlight his continued impact, as legal battles loom for Big Law and concerns over his market influence persist.

• Trump to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid — Financial Times -
• See How Trump’s Truth Social Posts Move Stocks — Wall Street Journal -
• Big Law braces for second fight with Trump over capitulation deals — Financial Times -

• Robinhood’s Chief on Trump Accounts and Why Trading Isn’t Necessarily Gambling — The New York Times Business -
• How long until there is a US markets reckoning over Trump’s damage? — Financial Times -
• Washington pushes EU to announce import rules rollback — Financial Times -

Adidas and MLS capitalize on World Cup fever, while SpaceX IPO performance is closely watched, AI's role in business transformation is scrutinized, and retail giants like Costco adapt strategies.

• Adidas Hopes Its World Cup Moment Can Drive U.S. Sales — The New York Times Business -
• Madison Square Garden Sues Wired Magazine Over L.G.B.T.Q. Tracking Report — The New York Times Business -
• America Caught World Cup Fever. His Job Is to Capitalize on It. — The New York Times Business -

• Lettuce Supplier Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak Is a Global Salad Giant — Wall Street Journal -
• Lego Strikes Back Against Screens—With Chips in Bricks — Wall Street Journal -
• U.S. Emergency Oil Reserve Hits Lowest Levels Since 1983: Why It Matters — Wall Street Journal -
• Costco Gas Pumps Are So Popular the Retailer Is Building Stand-Alone Stations — Wall Street Journal -
• Roger Summit, Who Invented an Early Online Search Service, Dies at 95 — The New York Times Business -
• Traders are increasingly betting against SpaceX just weeks after IPO — Financial Times -
• Rise of delivery apps takes a bite out of sales for Big Pizza — Financial Times -
• IBM CEO Arvind Krishna Has Nowhere to Hide From AI — Wall Street Journal -
• The Fastest-Growing Risk to Air Travel Is Probably in Your Pocket — Wall Street Journal -
• World Cup Final Drives Billions in Bets on Kalshi and Polymarket — The New York Times Business -
• The London IPO market isn’t as bad as it looks — Financial Times -
• Asia AI bets power record equities run for Wall Street banks — Financial Times -
• Superdrug owner considers delay to planned London IPO — Financial Times -
• Martin Wolf: the next crash — why this time might not be different — Financial Times -
• The Investors With a New Way to Win in Silicon Valley — Wall Street Journal -

Public scrutiny over a UK digital ID scheme and a German political leader's surrogacy controversy reflect evolving social norms, as discussions on retirement planning and challenges in tourism gain prominence.

• Burnham scraps new digital ID scheme — Financial Times -
• Surrogacy controversy sparks resignation of Merz’s parliamentary leader — Financial Times -
• Why Locals Are Gatekeeping Their Favorite Places From Tourists — The New York Times Business -

• What Will You Do in Retirement? Your Money Depends on It. — The New York Times Business -
• Your odyssey to see ‘The Odyssey’ matters — Financial Times -
• Britain’s system for avoiding electricity blackouts faces scrutiny — Financial Times -
• Ageism: the silent but deadly threat to your retirement — Financial Times -
• My journey down the rabbit hole at the Conspiracy World Cup — Financial Times -
• How to fix the housing crisis — Financial Times -
• In one-child China, she thrived. The unravelling came later — Financial Times -
• Mummies, museums and the fight over ancient Egypt — Financial Times -
• The makers of the little red government box — Financial Times -
• The Bethlehem Project: American identity after 250 years — Financial Times -