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The Globe & Mail
Britney Spears arrested and released in California, though charge is not clear
Cuba says power grid back online, blames U.S. oil blockade for blackout
Middle East war could force Gulf states to pivot from Africa
Video shows Iranian drone strike at Azerbaijan airport
Azerbaijan vows to retaliate after Iranian drone attack, as war widens in the Middle East
The Guardian
England fall just short against India in epic T20 World Cup semi-final – live reaction
‘Best way forward’ for Iran would be negotiated settlement, says Starmer
Mainstream schools are not beneficial for all Send children | Letters
Investment in food systems should be a priority | Letter
Climate aid cuts are a disaster for global south | Letter
ABC
Live: Trump demands role in choosing Iran's next leader as thousands flee Beirut
Quick hits: Raso feels double the pain as Sayer scores an accidental stunner
Iranian team 'under so much pressure' over anthem actions at Asian Cup
Lawsuit filed against Victoria Police over arrest related to Dezi Freeman search
Government silent on claims Australians were on US sub that sank warship
BBC
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
Nepalis vote in first election since Gen Z uprising for change
Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Ethiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officers
CBC
Ukraine support remains front and centre amid new global crisis, says NATO chief
Brady Bunch house in L.A. granted historic landmark status
How America’s war with Iran has shattered the U.A.E.’s sense of security
In Nepal, a former rapper wants to be the next prime minister — and young voters are excited
Who bombed a girls' school in Iran? A visual investigation
National Post
Vegas ‘at par’ dollar exchange promo lures 15,000-plus Canadians in a month
Canadian tourist in the U.S. accused of kidnapping and torturing a flamingo at a hotel
Trump’s new trade policy agenda has a clear message: expect more tariffs
Poilievre to pitch natural gas development plan to Germany’s foreign minister
Second Iranian ship heading to Sri Lanka after submarine attack
Al Jazeera
Traffic chaos in Beirut as Israel issues forced evacuation order
Nepalese vote in general election months after Gen Z uprising
Iranians ‘ready to disgrace’ US troops if they invade, top official says
Emotional turmoil grips Iranians watching conflict unfold overseas
EU leaders express solidarity with Gulf countries amid Iranian attacks
Times of India
$20K drones vs $4m US missiles: How Iran is managing to hit targets across Middle East
'Trying to safeguard lives': Sri Lanka evacuates 2nd Iranian warship
US ‘won't make same mistake’ of giving India 'China-like concessions', says official
How Cyrus the Great of Iran conquered the world 2500 years ago
End of Lalu-Nitish era in Bihar: BJP all set to conquer final frontier of Hindi heartland
New York Times
Lawsuit Accuses Amy Griffin, Best-Selling Author, of Invasion of Privacy
At the Whitney, a Biennial Gets Personal
Savannah Guthrie Plans a Return to ‘Today’
Demand for AI Data Centers Sends Prospectors Hunting for Land and Power
The Smart Home Never Quite Worked. Now It’s Getting an A.I. Reboot.
Nation Africa
Ministry data blamed for Grade 10 textbooks hitch
Turkana MCAs sound alarm over slow drought response
Livestock, honey and onions: The female entrepreneurs powering change in Samburu and Laikipia
Showmax streaming service to shut down after 11 years
Johana Ng'eno: A man Mt Kenya won't forget in a hurry
South China Morning Post
Trump says he must be involved in picking Iran’s new leader, Khamenei’s son ‘unacceptable’
Hong Kong strengthens its role as an international education hub and gateway to the GBA, expanding cross-border learning and research
Court of Arbitration for Sport cuts sanctions on Malaysia players to official-match bans
China’s 5-year plan emphasises ‘orderly’ AI development amid global tech volatility
China targets lowest growth range since 1991 in realistic move as pressures rise
National Public Radio
A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse
President Trump, Pam Bondi sued over sale of TikTok assets
A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war
House to vote on Trump's war powers. And, Minnesota sues over halted Medicaid funding
U.S.-Israeli strikes continue across Iran; Iranian drones hit Azerbaijan
Japan Times
Nissan management shake-up plans reported as sharks circle
Japanese sake brewery to make foray into Indian market
Toyota eyes lunar rover powered by regenerative fuel-cell tech
British PM Rishi Sunak avoids wipeout in key local elections
Extreme heat and weather conditions attributed to stagnant jet stream