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A day after police forcibly broke up demonstrations, thousands returned to the protest site in New Delhi to keep pushing for action over the country’s failings in education.

China said it was not the aggressor in the episode, which was the latest flare-up in the South China Sea between the two countries.

President Trump is facing a critical moment in the war, which has failed to bring about the “unconditional surrender” he once demanded.

Investors looked ahead to another busy day of corporate earnings, with several major technology and industrial companies set to report.

Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is the target of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court related to the war on Gaza.

The phased schedule is intended to push generic drugmakers to move production onshore.

The U.S.-China AI race continues to intensify amid signs that the Trump administration could sanction China over "theft," while OpenAI ramps up IPO efforts.

Exports climbed 19.3%, while imports spiked 25.4% compared to June last year.

In 2013, Sony tweaked Xbox by showing how easy it was to share a PlayStation disc. Now, gamers say Sony has become exactly what it mocked.

Global biotech firms are increasingly being drawn to Hong Kong for its growing investor base and proximity to Chinese pharmaceutical partners.

Nike is streamlining its online business in China as the company looks to stabilize pricing and branding and get back to growth.

Burnham has previously said that the freeze in the tax allowance was a big issue in the Makerfield by-election

The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.

The papers are dominated by reports about the former MP's death and the prime minister's first full day in office.

The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.

Sharon Osbourne shares with the BBC her memories and hopes for the future.

England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.

Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.

Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

‘Don’t put up with it,’ One Nation leader says. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, says the state’s Labor party is under threat from One Nation and “we’ve got to fight for those votes”.Appearing on ABC Radio National this morning, Minns was asked if One Nation was a “racist party”. He said people who had concerns about the levels of immigration weren’t necessarily racist but some of the things Pauline Hanson had said were.Certainly some of the things Pauline Hanson says are definitely racist, when she said there’s no such thing as a good Muslim. I mean, how else do you characterise that? You’ve got to be straight with people. And that clearly is. But I don’t think everyone who’s supporting them currently is racist at all … And we’ve got to fight for those votes.I think that we are under threat in a whole bunch of seats as a result of the surge of votes for One Nation … So we’re doing some what we regard as practical commonsense changes to policy in New South Wales.When people join the Do Not Call Register or unsubscribe from marketing messages, they are making a clear choice. Those choices must be respected – especially given the heightened risks of financial loss and psychological harm from gambling marketing.The scale and range of these breaches point to serious weaknesses in TAB’s compliance systems. Continue reading...

President says 100% tariff would be imposed on generic drugs made overseas after 1 August 2028 ‘for a one year period of time, and 200% thereafter’Sign up for US Breaking News emailUS gas prices have continued to rise since the conflict with Iran resumed this month. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), a gallon of fuel is now just over $4 – almost a dollar more than a year ago.It comes as Brent Crude, the international oil benchmark, is now up by almost 2% to $90.92 a barrel. Continue reading...

Storm warnings stretch from Florida to Louisiana as Bertha brings heavy rain, flooding risk and possible tornadoesTropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday but was expected to weaken this week as it chugs closer to the US, potentially bringing coastal flooding and heavy rain from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana.Those areas along the northern Gulf coast were under a tropical storm warning through Wednesday and could see rain and flooding into Thursday morning, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said. New Orleans also was under a tropical storm warning. Continue reading...

The second circuit overturned the previous decision, saying the judge overstepped authority by intervening before it moved through the immigration court systemA federal appeals panel has reversed a lower court decision ordering the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, opening the door to the re-arrest of a student protest organizer whom the Trump administration has spent more than a year trying to deport.Tuesday’s ruling from the second US circuit court of appeals in New York City overturns a previous decision by a federal judge in Vermont, which likened the government’s efforts to expel him and other activists to McCarthyist repression. Continue reading...

In a letter to shippers, the Houthis have threatened to attack any ships that load or discharge Saudi oilHouthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red SeaLebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is due to meet Donald Trump for the first time today as he wraps up a four-day visit to Washington.The meeting coincides with ongoing US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel. The two sides announced a “framework agreement” on 26 June which stipulates the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon as well as the disarmament of Hezbollah. Continue reading...

Mayor had said he was reviewing ability to execute arrest warrant issued by the ICC for Israeli prime ministerZohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor, acknowledged on Tuesday he does not have the authority to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged US federal authorities to do so if the Israeli prime minister visits the US later this year.“Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, the architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people,” Mamdani said in a video posted to social media. Continue reading...

Main opposition leader is bundled into a bus by police during Delhi CJP protests after accusing Narendra Modi of ‘destroying the future of India’s youth’Indian police have detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi during spiralling youth-led protests in Delhi, after he called for prime minister Narendra Modi’s resignation.Gandhi, the leader of India’s Congress party, said on Tuesday that Modi must resign “for destroying the future of India’s youth”, before staging a sit-in outside the prime minister’s residence. Continue reading...

The ribbon-cutting celebration of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is no longer taking place after Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian goodsA planned joint US-Canada ceremony Friday celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is no longer expected to take place after Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods.In announcing the tariffs, the president accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against US automobiles, alcohol and dairy products, escalating tensions with one of the United States’ closest allies. Continue reading...

Police found woman dead in Bentley home and seriously injured girl on nearby highwayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenage boy has been charged with murder after he allegedly killed his mother with a knife and stabbed his little sister, who managed to flee to get help.The 16-year-old boy was charged on Wednesday with one count of murder and one count of attempting to unlawfully kill after police attended a home at Bentley, in Perth’s south-east, on Tuesday morning. Continue reading...

US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy  AP NewsUS military says it has ended its latest strikes on Iran  ReutersU.S. strikes Iran and Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia shipping as mediators push 10-day ceasefire  CNBCExplosions in Iran as US launches new strikes  Al JazeeraAs U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Nearly 100 U.S. Troops Injured in the Past Two Weeks: Iran War Live Updates  The New York Times

U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during controlled explosion of Iranian drone named as Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton  CBS NewsDOW Identifies an Army Casualty  U.S. Department of War (.gov)Pentagon identifies soldier killed in controlled detonation of Iranian drone  Military TimesPentagon Identifies Soldier Killed in Iran War as Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton  The New York TimesSecond Fort Bragg soldier killed in action in Iraq identified: 'He loved his wife and two children'  WRAL

Live updates: Hegseth says Iran war cost $37.5 billion so far as administration seeks more funding  CNNWATCH: 'You, sir, are the failure,' Sen. Peters tells Hegseth over lack of U.S. strategy in Iran war  PBSLawmakers grill Hegseth as Trump administration seeks more funds for war in Iran  NBC BostonIran war live: US launches new attacks; Hegseth says war has cost $37.5bn  Al JazeeraPete Hegseth puts cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion as the Pentagon seeks more money from Congress  NBC News

U.S. measles cases hit 35-year record with months left in 2026  The Washington PostCovid-19 waking up, Cyclospora marches on, and measles is close to hitting a milestone  Your Local EpidemiologistRegional: Bay Area Authorities Urge Vaccination To Prevent Measles Outbreak  SFGATEWill vaccine boosters be necessary as measles spreads nationwide?  San Diego Union-TribuneMeasles Cases in The US Just Hit a 35-Year High. Here's What's Driving The Surge, And What You Need to Know  ScienceAlert

Wendy Williams' Guardian Settles Legal Battle With A&E Over Doc  TMZ

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests  Al JazeeraZelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief following widespread protests  CNNOuster Of Defense Minister Jeopardizes Ukraine’s Drone War Victories  ForbesMykhailo Drapatyi: What to Know About Ukraine’s New Top General  The New York TimesUkraine’s Zelenskyy fires his commander in chief after protests and major rift  NBC News

Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study  BBCSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Some lawmakers seeking clarity on the Trump administration’s strategy for the conflict appeared frustrated as the Pentagon seeks billions in additional wartime funding.

In a war dominated by drones and long-range missiles, the front line has moved to U.S. facilities far from Iran’s borders.

Pentagon seeks billions of dollars to cover growing costs of conflict as fragile ceasefire collapses and casualties mount

The Trump administration has extended the life of coal plants across the country, while supplying hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to prop up the industry

The singer placed the order under an alias but used his own bank cards and had the items delivered to his home

Gavito: Israel will likely keep pushing limits in Lebanon, making a full withdrawal unlikely amid security concerns.

A leopard storms into a store in Rajasthan, India, attacking an employee and causing panic.

Trump threatens to bomb a suspected Iranian nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain 'very heavily'.

New York was under a tornado watch, and forecasters warned that flash flooding was possible into the evening.

Storms set off tornado warnings all the way to New York on Tuesday. Forecasters also warned of flash flooding.

At the Mark Twain Prize ceremony, the comedian Whitney Cummings made a joke about the president that seemed to refer to Jeffrey Epstein.

President Trump is facing a critical moment in the war, which has failed to bring about the “unconditional surrender” he once demanded.

The incident, which targeted the computer systems of another company called Hugging Face, happened while OpenAI was testing the systems.