• Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threatens Retaliation Against Civilian Targets if Iran Strikes in Strait — New York Times World - 19:15
• Paramount’s £80bn takeover of Warner Brothers a step closer after EU approval — The Guardian - 19:09
• Trump threatens to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for each strait of Hormuz attack – Middle East crisis live — The Guardian - 19:08
• Hitler’s Birthplace in Austria Is Now a Police Station — New York Times World - 19:07
• Israeli Banks Threaten to Cut Off Palestinian Economy — New York Times World - 19:05
• Trump trade envoy grilled about ‘tariff spree’ and price rises for Americans in Senate hearing – US politics live — The Guardian - 19:03
• Police formally investigate woman after Brit stabbed to death in French village — BBC World - 19:03
• Burnham stirs up political row with review of release plans for violent criminals — The Guardian - 19:02
• Trump threatens to target Iran's bridges and power plants if Hormuz attacks persist — BBC World - 18:57
• American troops, seriously wounded in recent strikes, were flown to Germany for help. — New York Times World - 18:53

Tensions in the Middle East escalate with Trump's threats of retaliation against Iranian infrastructure, US military strikes continuing for an eleventh night, the **cost of the war now reaching $37.5 billion, Saudi Arabia's impending nuclear deal raising concerns, and Houthi threats causing tankers to divert**.

• Trump threatens to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for each strait of Hormuz attack – Middle East crisis live — The Guardian -
• Trump trade envoy grilled about ‘tariff spree’ and price rises for Americans in Senate hearing – US politics live — The Guardian -
• Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threatens Retaliation Against Civilian Targets if Iran Strikes in Strait — New York Times World -

• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Iran’s Neighbors Long for a Deal, Any Deal, to End the War — New York Times World -
• Coveted U.S. Nuclear Deal Is a Coup for Saudi Crown Prince — New York Times World -
• US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme — BBC World -
• Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat — BBC World -
• U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Stokes Israeli Concerns of Mideast Arms Race — New York Times World -
• Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran — The Guardian -
• $37.5bn cost of Iran war revealed as senator warns of ‘another forever war’ | First Thing — The Guardian -
• Australia to warn China it won’t be bullied by ‘provocative‘ actions as it builds military and nuclear arsenal — The Guardian -
• Trump threatens to target Iran's bridges and power plants if Hormuz attacks persist — BBC World -
• US 'will target Iran's bridges and power plants' if Hormuz attacks persist — BBC World -
• Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s Iran gamble has produced a crisis reshaping the global order — The Guardian -
• Iran’s foreign minister describes moment of attack that killed Khamenei — The Guardian -
• Hegseth estimates rising cost of Iran war now at $37.5bn – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more — BBC World -
• Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more — BBC World -
• US military identifies third service member killed in Iranian attack on Jordan base — The Guardian -
• Trump announces new tariffs on generic drugs to take effect in 2028 – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• With His Latest Threats, Trump Signals to Iran That He Is Willing to Escalate — New York Times World -

Prime Minister Andy Burnham enacts domestic policies, including a **£2 bus fare cap and a review of the early prisoner release scheme, while increased defence spending is pitched as an economic booster and a lobbying firm faces scrutiny over client coverage**.

• Funding bus fare cap from aid budget will hit world’s poorest, Burnham told — The Guardian -
• Lobbying giant filmed offering reporter payment for flattering client coverage in national press — The Guardian -
• Increased defence spending will boost UK economic growth, Streeting says — The Guardian -

• Burnham to review early prisoner release scheme amid anger over potential freeing of PC Harper’s killers – UK politics live — The Guardian -
• Burnham to review prison early release scheme amid PC Andrew Harper family concerns — The Guardian -
• ​Andy Burnham’s ​domestic ​revolution ​could ​unobtrusively pull Britain ​closer to Europe — The Guardian -
• Burnham announces £2 bus fare cap across England from January — The Guardian -
• Former Southern Water employees to face trial over alleged cover-up in wastewater testing — The Guardian -
• NHS trust investigated for corporate manslaughter after Nottingham attacks — The Guardian -
• Mahmood and Streeting accused of making ‘cheap jokes’ about prisoner early release scheme — The Guardian -
• Lloyd’s of London says ex-boss’s ‘close relationship’ breached compliance rules — The Guardian -
• UK inflation falls by more than expected to 2.6% in lift for Andy Burnham — The Guardian -
• How could Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your area — The Guardian -
• Lack of defibrillators could put 16m at risk of death by cardiac arrest in England and Wales — The Guardian -

US domestic headlines include a Senate grilling on Trump's tariff policies, thousands of immigrant children at risk of losing legal aid, New York City Mayor Mamdani urging Netanyahu's arrest, and Canada canceling a joint bridge ceremony amid trade tensions.

• Thousands of immigrant children risk losing lawyers after Trump aid cuts — The Guardian -
• Mamdani reiterates ICC support after urging US to execute warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest — The Guardian -
• Mamdani taps Lina Khan and Tony Shorris for key New York economic posts — The Guardian -

• Nolan Wells’ autopsy inconclusive as family presses for answers in teen’s death — The Guardian -
• Canada cancels joint bridge-opening celebration with US amid trade tensions — The Guardian -
• Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Make Plans for Trump and Xi’s Washington Summit — New York Times World -
• CDC cuts leave US less prepared for disease outbreaks, former officials warn — The Guardian -
• A Mexican Town Was Known for Lettuce. Now It’s Because of Cyclospora. — New York Times World -
• Nicaragua’s congress announces ‘work plan’ to suspend elections — The Guardian -
• Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Canada: What to Know, and What’s Next — New York Times World -
• Trump administration says 15 agencies will get $5bn in ‘AI for science’ effort — The Guardian -
• Americans far more likely to view politics as greatest threat to safety, study finds — The Guardian -
• Mamdani urges US government to arrest Netanyahu if Israeli PM visits US — The Guardian -
• Trump ally wins Republican primary for Arizona governor, setting up race against Katie Hobbs — The Guardian -
• House passes spending bill to head off government shutdown before midterms — The Guardian -
• Tropical Storm Bertha expected to weaken as it moves toward US — The Guardian -
• Appeals court reverses decision that released pro-Palestinian Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi — The Guardian -

Ukraine sees a new army chief vow to step up the counteroffensive after President Zelensky sacked the top general amidst protests, while Ukrainian drones target Russian online retailers and EU bids to finalize fresh Russia sanctions.

• New Ukraine army chief vows to step up counteroffensive as EU bids to finalise fresh Russia sanctions – Europe live — The Guardian -
• Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief? — BBC World -
• Ukrainian drones hit Russian online giant retailer Wildberries for second time — BBC World -

• Ukraine’s New Military Chief Faces a Monumental Test — New York Times World -
• Firing of Ukraine’s Top General Signals the End of an Era — New York Times World -
• Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests — BBC World -
• Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests — BBC World -
• A Wartime Rift in Ukraine — New York Times World -

Alarming climate news includes France reporting over 5,700 excess deaths from a June heatwave, a billion plastic pellets spilling into the River Tyne, and Japan logging its first 'cruelly hot day' above 40C, alongside research mapping the Great Barrier Reef's microbiome.

• France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave — The Guardian -
• One billion plastic pellets spilled into River Tyne after two ships collide — The Guardian -
• Great Barrier Reef microbiome mapped as researchers discover 500 bacterial species previously unknown to science — The Guardian -

• Mysterious white foam draws crowds on Nigerian highway — BBC World -
• Food price fears after Europe’s heatwave destroys estimated €2bn of crops — The Guardian -
• Sperm whales change ‘vowel’ sounds when boats are nearby, scientists discover — The Guardian -
• Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first 'cruelly hot day' — BBC World -
• ​World’s largest meat company faces legal challenge over green credentials of $6bn global expansion — The Guardian -
• ‘A great thrill’: baby puffin is first one seen on Dorset coast in three decades — The Guardian -
• Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat — The Guardian -
• Evacuees of Ontario’s Wildfires Wait and Worry — New York Times World -

Notable legal developments include French police investigating a Briton's 2025 killing, a model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in Paris, the Salman Rushdie attacker facing a US terrorism trial, and Venezuela's Maduro in court for a drug trafficking case.

• French police formally investigate woman over 2025 killing of Briton — BBC World -
• Model Scout Who Connected Women to Epstein Is Found Dead in France — New York Times World -
• Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris — BBC World -

• Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris — BBC World -
• Salman Rushdie attacker faces US terrorism trial — The Guardian -
• Venezuela’s Maduro in court for pre-trial hearing in US drug trafficking case — The Guardian -
• British woman jailed for blackmail after accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong — BBC World -
• British woman jailed for blackmail after accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong — BBC World -
• Model scout for Jeffrey Epstein found dead at his home near Paris — The Guardian -
• Police station opens at Hitler's birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi link — BBC World -
• Police station opens at Hitler's birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi link — BBC World -
• British woman jailed in Hong Kong for blackmail after accusing banker of rape — The Guardian -
• Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces jail over ant dessert — The Guardian -
• France passes law banning under-15s from social media — BBC World -
• France passes law banning under-15s from social media — BBC World -
• Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish — BBC World -
• Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish — BBC World -
• France Joins a Global Move Toward Restricting Social Media for Children — New York Times World -
• Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family — BBC World -
• Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family — BBC World -

Australia prepares for a national AusAlert emergency warning test, explores analog navigation for emergency services amid satellite concerns, and hears ALP announce changes to student work placements, while Pauline Hanson faces criticism for domestic violence comments.

• AusAlert test will blast emergency warning siren over most phones in Australia on Monday. Here’s what to know — The Guardian -
• How will Australia’s emergency services cope if satellites go down? With a sextant and a street directory — The Guardian -
• ALP announces sweeping changes to student work placements as Gaza war looms large at party conference — The Guardian -

• Court win for low-paid Domino’s workers in underpayment class action – as it happened — The Guardian -
• People with secret ‘safe phones’ advised to turn off devices during national test of AusAlert emergency warning — The Guardian -
• Brittany Higgins accuses Pauline Hanson of victim-blaming for calling domestic violence a ‘two-way street’ — The Guardian -
• Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film — BBC World -
• Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told — The Guardian -
• Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by co-star after bitter dispute — The Guardian -

The tech world sees OpenAI reveal a rogue AI agent that hacked a startup, Harry Potter's publisher receive millions in an Anthropic copyright settlement, and AI developers cheering on regulation in Australia.

• Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach — The Guardian -
• Harry Potter publisher to receive millions in Anthropic copyright settlement — The Guardian -
• AI agent went rogue and hacked startup by itself, OpenAI reveals — The Guardian -

Business updates include **Wetherspoon’s issuing its fourth profit warning amidst rising costs, and K-pop's NewJeans hinting at a comeback** after a monthslong feud with its label.

• Wetherspoon’s issues fourth profit warning in seven months — The Guardian -
• K-pop’s NewJeans Hints at Comeback After Monthslong Feud With Its Label — New York Times World -

India faces intensifying 'cockroach' protests for education reform leading to opposition parties shutting down parliament, while a tunnel collapse kills 14 workers.

• Why are thousands protesting for education reform in India? — BBC World -
• Opposition parties shut down Indian parliament in solidarity with ‘cockroach’ protests — The Guardian -
• India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify — BBC World -

• India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify — BBC World -
• Tunnel collapse in India kills 14 workers — BBC World -
• India’s Young Protesters Are Bloodied but Unbowed — New York Times World -

Diverse global news includes the wreckage of a Pan Am plane that shaped aviation safety found 74 years on, a massive cocaine seizure in Liberia, and beluga whales relocated from a Canadian marine park.

• Wreckage of Pan Am plane that shaped aviation safety found 74 years on — BBC World -
• See Which 52 Places to Go We’ve Already Visited From Warsaw to Bangkok — New York Times World -
• Jessica Morgan named new Tate director – with ‘big pay cut‘ to take job — The Guardian -

• Six beluga whales finally leave embattled Canadian marine park — The Guardian -
• Cocaine worth $370m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust — BBC World -
• Japan Is Startled by Prime Minister’s Grueling Sleep Schedule — New York Times World -
• Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports — BBC World -
• Beluga whales relocated from closed Canadian marine park arrive in US — BBC World -