• A Turkish Governor Was Ousted. Were Bicycling Tights to Blame? — New York Times World - 19:30
• Japanese Militant in Tel Aviv Airport Attack Dies in Lebanon at 78 — New York Times World - 19:28
• Two US small businesses sue Trump administration over fresh round of tariffs – US politics live — The Guardian - 19:23
• India’s Student Protesters Win Some Concessions from Government — New York Times World - 19:21
• US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb — The Guardian - 19:09
• Iran War Live Updates: Trump Meets With Cabinet Over Whether to Intensify Iran Strikes — New York Times World - 19:03
• A New Target for Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks: Russia’s Version of Amazon — New York Times World - 19:02
• More than 100,000 people flee or lock down as wildfires sweep France and Spain — The Guardian - 18:58
• Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies — BBC World - 18:57
• Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv — BBC World - 18:51

Escalating tensions define the Middle East, with Trump weighing intensified strikes against Iran amid its new leader's potential nuclear ambitions and rejection of a US cease-fire offer, while deadly West Bank shootings prompt Israel to plan an extensive military operation, and Houthi attacks continue to raise fears of wider regional conflict.

• Japanese Militant in Tel Aviv Airport Attack Dies in Lebanon at 78 — New York Times World -
• Iran War Live Updates: Trump Meets With Cabinet Over Whether to Intensify Iran Strikes — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -

• 6 Killed in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say, Among the Deadliest in Months — New York Times World -
• Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting — BBC World -
• Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says — New York Times World -
• Trump Meets With Top Advisers as He Weighs a Major Escalation in Iran — New York Times World -
• US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount — BBC World -
• US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes — The Guardian -
• Middle East crisis latest: US carries out strikes across Iran as Tehran targets American bases in region — The Guardian -
• How Chinese tech and Russian tactics are aiding Iran’s bombing of US bases — The Guardian -
• Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack — The Guardian -
• Iran Rejects U.S. Cease-Fire Deal Presented by Iraqi Leader — New York Times World -
• The latest US troops killed in Trump’s Iran war are remembered for lives of service — The Guardian -
• ‘We’re Trapped in Hell’: Iranians Say Life Is Put On Hold by Months of War — New York Times World -
• Iran War Live Updates: Iran Rejected a U.S. Cease-Fire Offer Delivered by Iraq, Officials Say — New York Times World -
• Middle East crisis is ‘getting out of control’, UN chief warns – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage — BBC World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Pentagon list of service members killed in Iran war removes most recent four — The Guardian -

The Trump administration faces lawsuits and criticism over a fresh round of tariffs on over 80 countries, justified by claims of forced labor, while immigration enforcement actions continue at the border and concerns over election powers and the Supreme Court's role remain prominent.

• Two US small businesses sue Trump administration over fresh round of tariffs – US politics live — The Guardian -
• Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies — BBC World -
• As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home — New York Times World -

• Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants — The Guardian -
• 11 people indicted over deaths of six people in cargo container in Texas — The Guardian -
• Trump accused of using forced labor as ‘convenient’ justification for tariffs — The Guardian -
• Justice Elena Kagan decries idea that US supreme court ‘rubber-stamps’ Trump’s agenda — The Guardian -
• Canadian government urged to block Thomson Reuters data deal with US ICE — The Guardian -
• Judge orders Hegseth to explain US military’s new testosterone policy — The Guardian -
• Maga influencer Laura Loomer reverses course on Ukraine after Kyiv visit — The Guardian -
• Texas nun detained by ICE speaks out for first time: ‘It was very heartbreaking for me’ — The Guardian -
• US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs — BBC World -
• US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs — BBC World -
• British-born man living in US since age of nine held by ICE under threat of deportation — The Guardian -
• New York Chinatown fears impact of $8bn casino development, calling it ‘predatory project’ — The Guardian -
• Trump administration drive to seize election powers sparking ‘chaos’ despite pushback — The Guardian -
• First Thing: Trump imposes fresh tariffs on UK, EU and dozens of other trading partners — The Guardian -
• Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working? — BBC World -
• Trump to speak at White House press dinner rescheduled after shooting — The Guardian -
• Scientists decry Trump’s ‘blame game’ after he claims Canada ‘poisoning’ US air — The Guardian -
• Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find — The Guardian -
• Trump, His Money, and the World — New York Times World -
• Trump imposes fresh tariffs on more than 80 countries, drawing protests from US allies and trading partners — The Guardian -
• Democrats criticize Trump’s new tariffs as ‘end-run around the supreme court and Congress’ – as it happened — The Guardian -
• What to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries — The Guardian -
• Double stabbing in New York City being investigated as possible hate crime — The Guardian -

Wildfires rage across France, Spain, and Canada, forcing mass evacuations as Europe grapples with extreme heat and weather trackers report hundreds of ongoing blazes, while 'forever chemicals' are linked to childhood gut inflammation and Venezuela continues to search for earthquake victims.

• More than 100,000 people flee or lock down as wildfires sweep France and Spain — The Guardian -
• Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes — New York Times World -
• Thousands of lightning strikes trigger fresh wildfires in western Canada — The Guardian -

• Parts of England under heat alert with 30C temperatures possible — The Guardian -
• Faced With Heat and Wildfires, France Turns to Spain to Learn How to Cope — New York Times World -
• Watch: Wildfires rage across Spain and France — BBC World -
• France evacuates Cap Ferret peninsula as Spanish wildfires merge near Madrid – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot and near Madrid as wildfires spread — BBC World -
• How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse? — The Guardian -
• Masked men invading and taking Amazon communities ‘hostage’ in organised crime surge, say local leaders — The Guardian -
• ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to gut inflammation in children after early exposure — The Guardian -
• Venezuela’s Earthquakes Show Wealth Divide, Even in Death — New York Times World -
• Weather tracker: More than 900 wildfires rage across Canada — The Guardian -
• Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes — BBC World -
• Rare heron seen at Somerset estate where river has been allowed to run free — The Guardian -
• Thousands flee wildfires in France and Spain as temperatures reach extreme levels in southern Europe — The Guardian -

The conflict escalates with deadly Russian ballistic missile attacks on a drone exhibition near Kyiv and Ukrainian long-range strikes targeting Russian commercial warehouses, bringing the war closer to ordinary citizens.

• A New Target for Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks: Russia’s Version of Amazon — New York Times World -
• Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv — BBC World -
• Russia and Ukraine Trade Deadly Blows With Missiles and Drones — New York Times World -

• Ukraine strikes on Russia’s ‘Amazon’ warehouses bring war closer to ordinary people — The Guardian -

India's "Cockroach" student movement gains concessions from the government over exam leaks but continues to press for the education minister's resignation, with activist Sonam Wangchuk ending his hunger strike and protests spreading across the nation.

• India’s Student Protesters Win Some Concessions from Government — New York Times World -
• Prominent Indian Activist Breaks Hunger Strike After 26 Days — New York Times World -
• India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns' — BBC World -

• Phones in Hand, India’s Young Protesters Blast Through Modi’s Media Control — New York Times World -
• Indian Cockroach activist ends hunger strike after 26 days as protests spread — The Guardian -
• India's 'cockroach' protesters hold talks with government as stalemate continues — BBC World -
• India's 'cockroach' protesters hold talks with government as stalemate continues — BBC World -
• Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained — BBC World -
• Modi Caught Off Guard as India’s Economic Failings Inflame Young People — New York Times World -
• The ‘cockroaches’ marching on India’s government – podcast — The Guardian -

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham begins his tenure with plans for regional mayors in UK policy decisions and business rate cuts for hospitality, while the Reform party faces scrutiny over donations and reports highlight concerns over water bosses' pay and security for MPs' staff.

• Existing care workers could be exempt from UK’s tough new immigration rules — The Guardian -
• Five officers injured as police boat strikes Westminster Bridge — The Guardian -
• Reform councillors told to call donations inquiry ‘establishment stitch-up’ — The Guardian -

• Water bosses’ pay rises despite bonus ban and public fury over bills and pollution — The Guardian -
• Was Keir Starmer’s leaving party the boozy birth of a new Labour force? — The Guardian -
• Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls — The Guardian -
• Andy Burnham spends first working day at new No 10 North in Manchester – UK politics live — The Guardian -
• Southport killer trying to manipulate system, say families, after move to Broadmoor — The Guardian -
• Four men in 20s die after car crashes into lamp-post in Merseyside — The Guardian -
• Burnham urged to award £2.4bn military satellite contract to Airbus over US rival — The Guardian -
• Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London club confrontation — The Guardian -
• Most people arrested during Henry Nowak protests had been reported for domestic abuse — The Guardian -
• Trump’s latest tariffs put UK at disadvantage to EU, say experts — The Guardian -
• Record heat sends online retail sales to five-year high in Great Britain — The Guardian -
• Regional mayors to take key roles in UK policy decisions as part of No 10 North plans — The Guardian -
• ‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway — The Guardian -
• Urgent need for more security after physical attacks and abuse, say MPs’ staff — The Guardian -
• ‘Burnham bounce’ and World Cup lift mood in July, says data firm — The Guardian -

The US sees measles infections surpass previous records and grapples with an expanding cyclosporiasis outbreak, while Merck takes steps to ensure global access to a new HIV prevention pill and an Australian regulator warns of a rare eye disorder linked to GLP-1 drugs.

• US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb — The Guardian -
• With Hopes High for New H.I.V. Prevention Pill, Merck Takes Steps to Ensure Access — New York Times World -
• US cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to nine states as CDC investigates 7,400 cases — The Guardian -

• Confusing product recall adds to US cyclospora outbreak uncertainty — The Guardian -
• Australian regulator TGA warns of ‘rare but severe’ eye disorder linked to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic — The Guardian -

The International Criminal Court sees its prosecutor Karim Khan ousted over misconduct allegations, while South Africa's president temporarily halts an impeachment inquiry and Poland's main right-wing opposition experiences a split following a loyalty pledge ultimatum.

• Karim Khan ousted from role as prosecutor of international criminal court — The Guardian -
• World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions — BBC World -
• Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times — BBC World -

• Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times — BBC World -
• Poland’s main rightwing opposition splits after loyalty pledge ultimatum — The Guardian -
• Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism — BBC World -
• Bangladesh’s President Resigns Amid Uncertainty Over Ex-Leader’s Plans — New York Times World -
• South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate' — BBC World -
• Ireland urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial — The Guardian -

Australian households face the prospect of interest rate hikes and rising petrol prices amidst the Middle East crisis, as Pauline Hanson's domestic violence comments draw criticism, and Christian Brothers abuse victims are set to receive full compensation after property sales controversies.

• Australian households face prospect of interest rate hike and petrol prices rising above $2 a litre — The Guardian -
• Pauline Hanson’s domestic violence comments were no stumble — The Guardian -
• University courses covering Israel-Palestine should be audited, Julian Leeser tells royal commission — The Guardian -

• Julian Leeser says his son no longer feels safe at Jewish events – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’ — The Guardian -
• Adelaide airport pulls ads from conservation groups but keeps gas and mining ads during ALP conference — The Guardian -
• Christian Brothers abuse victims to get ‘full’ compensation in backdown after controversial property sales — The Guardian -
• Isla Bell death: man previously accused of killing Melbourne teen loses bid to have final charge dropped — The Guardian -
• Qantas tests new ultra long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne — The Guardian -

Headlines capture diverse human stories, from a Turkish governor ousted over bicycling tights and Argentina's World Cup loss criticism to a South Korean AI billionaire's massive divorce settlement and new insights into Alan Turing's personal life from a short story.

• A Turkish Governor Was Ousted. Were Bicycling Tights to Blame? — New York Times World -
• Argentines Facing Surge of Criticism After World Cup Loss Have Something to Say — New York Times World -
• Plus-size models and £5 tickets: Sinéad O’Dwyer’s runway show puts inclusivity first — The Guardian -

• From high heels to ‘Zara death pants’: how fashion falls foul of women’s safety — The Guardian -
• Guyanese authorities confirm death of 72 people in sinking of coastal ferry — The Guardian -
• Life of Alan Turing Emerges in Richer Detail From Short Story — New York Times World -
• South Korea A.I. Billionaire Ordered to Pay More Than Half a Billion Dollars in ‘Divorce of the Century’ — New York Times World -
• Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now? — BBC World -
• On Instagram, Travelers Are Taking Risky Cross-Continental Journeys. What Could Go Wrong? — New York Times World -
• In Kyrgyzstan, Girls Compete at Kok-Boru, a Game Like Polo — New York Times World -
• Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement — BBC World -
• Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement — BBC World -
• Racy short story by Alan Turing offers glimpse of ‘playful, funny, cheeky’ side — The Guardian -
• Watch: Driver dressed as Spider-Man whisks man in a wheelchair across busy road — BBC World -
• Prosecutors say blood stains on objects in D4vd’s home probably of victim — The Guardian -

Volkswagen faces mass job cuts and a steep fall in profits due to a sales slump in China, highlighting challenges in the global automotive sector.

• Mass job cuts loom at VW as profits fall steeply on China sales slump — The Guardian -