• 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

Donald Trump's administration has imposed new tariffs on over 80 countries, including the UK and EU, amidst concerns over election integrity and strained international trade relations with allies like Canada.

• Trump’s latest tariffs put UK at disadvantage to the EU, say experts — The Guardian -
• Trump’s new tariffs ‘a sales tax that will make life harder for Americans’, say Democrats – US politics live — 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: Are Trump's tariffs delivering on his objectives? — 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 -
• As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home — New York Times World -
• US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs — BBC World -
• Julian Leeser says his son no longer feels safe at Jewish events – as it happened — The Guardian -
• ‘Forced labour’ rationale for Trump tariffs met with bewilderment — The Guardian -
• Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’ — 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 -

The region faces escalating violence in the West Bank with multiple fatalities, while US and Iran exchange more strikes in the Gulf, and UN warnings highlight the rapidly deteriorating situation.

• 5 Killed in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say, Among the Deadliest in Months — New York Times World -
• Four Palestinians and one Israeli killed during West Bank settler attack — The Guardian -
• US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount — BBC World -

• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• ‘We’re Trapped in Hell’: Iranians Say Life Is Put On Hold by Months of War — New York Times World -
• University courses covering Israel-Palestine should be audited, Julian Leeser tells royal commission — The Guardian -
• Iran War Live Updates: Iran Rejected a U.S. Cease-Fire Offer Delivered by Iraq, Officials Say — New York Times World -
• Ireland urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial — The Guardian -
• 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 -

Devastating wildfires are forcing mass evacuations in France and Spain amidst extreme heat, as **new research links "forever chemicals" (PFAS) to child gut inflammation and Canada battles over 900 active wildfires**.

• France evacuates Cap Ferret peninsula as Spain battles to prevent wildfires merging near Madrid – Europe live — The Guardian -
• ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to gut inflammation in children after early exposure — The Guardian -
• Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot as wildfires spread — BBC World -

• France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads — The Guardian -
• Watch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain — BBC World -
• Faced With Heat and Wildfires, France Turns to Spain to Learn How to Cope — New York Times World -
• Weather tracker: More than 900 wildfires rage across Canada — The Guardian -
• Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find — The Guardian -
• Adelaide airport pulls ads from conservation groups but keeps gas and mining ads during ALP conference — The Guardian -
• 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 -

Youth-led "cockroach" protests continue across India against the Modi government's exam system and economic shortcomings, even after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike.

• India ‘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 -
• Phones in Hand, India’s Young Protesters Blast Through Modi’s Media Control — New York Times 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 -

Andy Burnham's new government has initiated devolution of power with the opening of No 10 North and a **£100m business rates cut for hospitality venues, boosting consumer confidence despite calls for enhanced security for MPs' staff**.

• Andy Burnham spends first working day at new No 10 North in Manchester – UK politics live — 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 -

Hopes are high for Merck's new HIV prevention pill with steps taken for generic access, but warnings emerge about a rare eye disorder linked to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, while serious crime incidents like a Southport killer's alleged manipulation and New York City stabbings raise public safety concerns.

• With Hopes High for New H.I.V. Prevention Pill, Merck Takes Steps to Ensure Access — New York Times World -
• Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is manipulating system, victims’ families say — The Guardian -
• Australian regulator TGA warns of ‘rare but severe’ eye disorder linked to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic — The Guardian -

• Isla Bell death: man previously accused of killing Melbourne teen loses bid to have final charge dropped — The Guardian -
• Prosecutors say blood stains on objects in D4vd’s home probably of victim — The Guardian -
• Double stabbing in New York City being investigated as possible hate crime — The Guardian -

Volkswagen reports a significant plunge in profits and plans deep job cuts amidst fierce Chinese competition, a South Korean AI billionaire faces a massive divorce settlement, and UK online retail sales surge due to record heat and World Cup spending.

• VW profits plunge and deep job cuts loom amid tough Chinese competition — The Guardian -
• South Korea A.I. Billionaire Ordered to Pay More Than Half a Billion Dollars in ‘Divorce of the Century’ — New York Times World -
• Record heat sends online retail sales to five-year high in Great Britain — The Guardian -

• Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement — BBC World -
• Qantas tests new ultra long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne — The Guardian -

The aftermath of Venezuela's earthquakes highlights deep wealth disparities, risky cross-continental travel trends on Instagram raise safety questions, and Christian Brothers abuse victims secure full compensation in Australia, alongside diverse stories of cultural shifts and historical revelations.

• Venezuela’s Earthquakes Show Wealth Divide, Even in Death — New York Times 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 -

• Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes — BBC World -
• Christian Brothers abuse victims to get ‘full’ compensation in backdown after controversial property sales — The Guardian -
• 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 -