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Wall Street is coming off a winning day, following a jump in chipmakers and falling oil prices.

The three members of a task force advising the Fed on artificial intelligence are strong proponents of the technology.

The U.S. and Iran's contradictory interperations of the memorandum of understanding have led to renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz.

SK Hynix has soared to a trillion-dollar market cap by serving some of the biggest names in technology, including Nvidia and Apple.

Stablecoin issuer Circle surged in premarket trading after the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted it approval to operate as a trust bank.

The ceasefire signed last month came under serious strain in recent days as the U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged attacks for consecutive days this week.

President Trump says he is refusing to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.

Tim Henman and Andre Agassi say Alexander Zverev's serving strength proved decisive against Arthur Fery, but believe the British wildcard 'could have one heck of a career' following the men's singles semi-final.

Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor.

Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the final.

Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the final.

The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.

Micheal Ward told the jury the encounter with his accuser was "wholly consensual".

Michigan is the hardest hit, now reporting over 1,200 cases

The heat dome’s immense size means it will bring sweltering conditions to as much as two-thirds of the continental United States

Some victims died in their car as they tried to flee flames

Passengers say they heard a loud bang before something flew against window and broke it

But the president says talks with Tehran will continue even as the US steps up attacks

The snarky broadside came after fellow GOP pundit Caroline Sunshine said that ‘the first time I’ve heard about the 47-year Iran war was like this year’

Police arrested Gary Glowacz in connection to the murder of Melissa Ellison, who was found dead in her Florida home 39 years ago

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was not the intended target of a traffic stop that led to his death, officials now say

Secret Service officials have previously suggested adding more fencing near the White House

Ukrainian leader said China warned Russia ‘there can be no thought whatsoever of using nuclear weapons’

State mutual aid was requested after dispatchers reported stranded campers climbing into trees to escape rising waters

Police say suspect is white male, and inquiry ‘moving at significant pace’Immigration policy (see 9.24am) is just one area where Andy Burnham faces an acute challenge when he becomes PM. Here are some of the other stories around this morning about Burnham and what he might do when he takes power.Jim Pickard, George Parker and Jennifer Williams in the Financial Times say Burnham is considering having a deputy PM based in Manchester running his No 10 North. The deputy Labour leader, Lucy Powell, is well placed to get this job, they report.Burnham is expected to spend several days a month in Number 10 North. Caroline Simpson, chief executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, has been lined up to run the new office.But the transition team has also raised the idea that the new unit could be given political direction by the next deputy prime minister, who would be based in Manchester, according to people close to the situation.John Bew, a former No 10 foreign policy adviser, has told the Times that Burnham could face an international crisis within weeks of taking office. Bew said:I’d say there’s a high likelihood of a series of quite challenging contingencies happening.One is a horizontal or vertical escalation from Putin over the course of this summer and beyond because the war [in Ukraine] is not going well for him.Some ministers are lobbying Burnham to keep their jobs. In their London Playbook briefing for Politico, Sam Francis and Megan McElroy have a good summary.Cabinet auditions continue across Westminster. Business Secretary Peter Kyle was at least direct about it, telling the Guardian’s Richard Partington that “I want to stay, I’ll just stay where I am.” He also declared Britain needs “Manchesterism.” In another not-very-subtle intervention, David Miliband used his foreign policy speech last night to restate his support for electoral reform (he previously backed the Alternative Vote at the 2011 referendum, while still an MP) and back a Burnham-style transfer of power out of Westminster (the Arguably substack has the full script). Just before Miliband spoke, Yvette Cooper revealed to Chatham House that she had spoken to Andy Burnham before heading to NATO — meaning she’s already giving him foreign affairs advice.Potential candidates will … have four days, from Tuesday 14 July to Friday 17 July at 4pm, to submit their nominations.Residents not already on the electoral register have until 28 July to apply to vote in time for the byelection, and until 5pm the following day (29 July) to apply for a postal or postal proxy vote. Continue reading...

Thames Valley police reportedly wish to talk to Virginia Giuffre’s brother and sister-in-law about her allegationsDetectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are to travel to the US to speak with the family of his accuser Virginia Giuffre, it has been reported.Thames Valley police are believed to want to talk to Giuffre’s brother and sister-in-law, Sky and Amanda Roberts, about their sister’s allegations of sexual assault against the former Duke of York. The former prince has denied Giuffre’s allegations. Giuffre, 41, took her own life in April last year. Continue reading...

Body of former MP, 78, found with serious injuries at her Dartmoor home on Thursday morningA murder investigation has been launched after the suspicious death of the former MP Ann Widdecombe at her home on Dartmoor, in Devon, police have said.Widdecombe’s body was found with “serious injuries” by the ambulance service at an address in Haytor, Devon, at 11.40am on Thursday. The police said officers were searching for a “white male” in connection with her death. Continue reading...

Range of potential measures announced by Ofcom include reducing risk of accounts being hijacked for scamsBig tech platforms will be required to ban scam advertisers in the UK under proposals to tackle online fraud.Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, X and YouTube will have to block bad actors who post fraudulent ads and prevent them from creating new accounts in a range of measures targeted at the biggest services. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Records obtained by the Guardian show property owned by Catholic order used to house at least two brothers with horrific histories of child sexual abuseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChristian Brothers properties have been used to house convicted child sexual abuse offenders, including one brother who preyed on orphans and another who was kept in teaching positions for almost three decades after senior officials became aware of his offending.The Christian Brothers prompted fury from survivors last month when it declared it was about to go broke, and could no longer afford to meet their claims in court. Continue reading...

The telco has long banked on its reputation as having the most stable, widest mobile telco coverage. That is now badly dentedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTelstra has long profited from its reputation of having the largest and most stable mobile telco coverage in Australia, allowing it to charge premium prices.When its main rival, Optus, suffered a series of operational issues that culminated in a damaging triple zero outage last year, Telstra attracted new customers. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Resignation comes after abuse survivor said she was devastated her father, who was jailed for 48 years, was interviewed for the Shadow of Doubt podcastGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe journalist Richard Guilliatt has resigned from the Walkley awards judging board after the Walkley Foundation dismissed complaints about his podcast and then handed an award to the journalist whose reports were critical of him.Nina Funnell won a mid-year Walkley for freelance journalist of the year for a series of three articles in news.com.au about a survivor of sexual assault who was abused by her own parents for 14 years. Continue reading...

Nathan Johnson says if elected he’ll investigate state’s deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide rural internetUS politics live – latest updatesA Texas Democrat running to become the state’s attorney general has said he will investigate Elon Musk’s SpaceX company if elected, saying it “sure looks like” corruption was involved in a deal he said handed the world’s richest man $110m of taxpayers’ money.Nathan Johnson made the comment in an interview with the Dallas News on Friday, in which he called for greater legislative scrutiny of state grants funneled to SpaceX for its Starlink satellite program, which provides fast internet access for customers in remote areas. Continue reading...

Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former lawmaker, was found dead with serious injuries on Thursday, the police said.

The Israeli military said it had struck a Hamas militant but was aware of reports that “uninvolved civilians” were harmed.

U.S. forces hit more than 170 targets, including air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, and military speedboats.

Qatari mediators were in Iran seeking to salvage the tattered truce. President Trump said talks with Tehran would continue, even if the cease-fire was “over.”

Live coverage and text updates as Lamine Yamal's Spain face Belgium for the right to meet France in the semifinals.

The housing legislation will become US law at midnight with or without President Donald Trump's signature.

Three-month-old Ahmad Zaid’s family received his birth certificate and death certificate on the same day.

Thousands of bodies remain trapped under the rubble of their homes in Gaza, with retrieval a long and difficult task.

U.S.-Iran Latest: Trump reiterates that ceasefire is over, but says U.S. to continue negotiating  CBS NewsTwo Days of U.S. Strikes in Iran Signal a Sharp Escalation  The New York TimesTrump says Iran talks will continue, but "ceasefire is OVER"  AxiosUS renews strikes on IRGC; Iran vows retaliation as peace, ceasefire stall  Fox NewsTrump says Iran talks will continue, but ceasefire ‘is OVER!’  The Hill

Parents of Nolan Wells call for 'thorough' investigation as they seek answers about his mysterious death  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosNolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension  CNNInvestigation continues into the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells  NPRNolan Wells' family to do independent autopsy, attorney describes 'altercation' on boat  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosFamily of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip to call for transparency, deeper investigation  WRAL

Look of the Week: Zendaya’s nailing her ‘Odyssey’ press tour looks. Is anyone surprised?  CNNZendaya, Anne Hathaway & More Shine in the City of Lights  YahooZendaya’s Semi-Sheer Lingerie Dress With Massive Torso Cutout Took 800 Hours to Complete  instyle.comZendaya’s Latest ‘Odyssey’ Look Is a Fashion Deep Cut  Vogue‘The Odyssey’ Press Tour: Grecian-Inspired Style From Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and More  WWD

Parasitic food-borne illness shows up in Mass. Here's what to know  WBURWhy we don’t know what food is spreading the parasite sickening thousands  The Washington PostWhat you need to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak  PBSHow to Stay Safe From Cyclospora, a Parasite Causing Severe Intestinal Illness  The New York TimesAn outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,400 people. Here’s how to stay safe  CNN

A major housing bill is set to become law at midnight — even though Trump says he won't sign  NPRTrump says he won't sign housing bill, which would become law automatically  CNBCTrump denies this Congress what could be its last major bill-signing ceremony  The Washington PostTrump snubs housing bill to pressure GOP  AxiosTrump says he won't sign bipartisan housing affordability bill  PBS

Another dangerous heat wave to hit in week ahead, meteorologists warn: ‘Not to be played with’  NBC NewsHeat dome to topple records in drought-stricken Plains and Western states  The Washington PostWestern heat dome on the horizon as warm temperatures forecast for Oregon next week  OregonLive.comWestern US Heat Builds as Storms Threaten Plains to Mid-Atlantic  BloombergMajor pattern change to set up heat dome over the West this weekend  CNN

U.S. forces hit more than 170 targets, including air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, and military speedboats.

Qatari mediators were in Iran seeking to salvage the tattered truce. President Trump said talks with Tehran would continue, even if the cease-fire was “over.”

The agency said a Mexican immigrant driving a van tried to ram agents before they shot him dead. A lawyer for three passengers said that was untrue.

The White House is sidestepping Congress to make huge decisions for even the most important private industries.