1 July 2026, in sixty words

The public spat pits Trump against his closest ideological ally in Europe, straining ties between Washington and Rome.

The order hands sweeping power to a temporary intelligence chief with no spy background, raising fears the files could be used politically.

It's a striking stance from a leader whose country is the biggest recipient of US aid, though he wants a gradual phase-out.

It's a 17-year low for the won, hurt by a strong dollar and foreign investors pulling out of Korean shares.

It would be the first slice of billions in Iranian assets frozen under sanctions, but Washington disputes that any deal was struck.

The report reframes Meta's huge AI spending as a possible money-maker rather than a pure cost, easing investor nerves.

Taiwan is moving crypto from a legal grey area to full licensing, joining Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong.

The ban is aimed less at genetics than at forced and honour-based marriages, closing what lawmakers saw as a loophole.

A new study using wearable devices found that college students' average sleep duration increased by about eight minutes between their freshman and senior years.

Experts advocate for hearing impairment to gain recognition as a major diabetes complication, as a quarter of adults worldwide who have diabetes are already experiencing significant hearing loss.

Newly released financial documents show how Donald Trump made millions last year, including from branded merchandise like his coffee-table book and a "Victory 47" perfume.

A teenager is in a critical condition after being shot in Birmingham, and at this stage little has been confirmed about what happened.

England's World Cup survival hinged on a nervy late fightback from their captain.

Businesses could face greater certainty over how some partnership members are taxed after the ruling.

British fans could see another home winner and even three local drivers on the podium.

Customers and partners could face uncertainty if the company is removed from the UK register after missing a filing deadline.

Future spending choices could tighten borrowing room and affect other public projects.

People could get more influence over where lottery money goes through a public consultation on changing how funding is shared.

Holiday journeys could face longer waits and disrupted flights during the busy summer period.

In 2027, Canada is set to make its debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, marking the first time a new nation has joined the competition since Australia did so in 2015.

Getty Images has ended its $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock after UK regulators demanded the sale of Shutterstock's editorial business.

A short pleasure flight ended in tragedy for two people who never made it home from North Weald airfield.

Customers and staff face another leadership change as BrewDog appoints a new chief executive.

Lower gold prices could affect investors as interest in the metal has fallen and expectations for higher US interest rates have grown.

Bank customers won't lose branches, and existing account details will stay the same during the change.

People exchanging money could face a weaker pound after it ended four straight days of gains against the dollar.

Fans on both sides will see a genuinely new fixture, as these two countries have never met on a football pitch before.

Her long-awaited return to top-level tennis ended after just one match.

Families across Venezuela are losing hope of finding loved ones alive as the search window for survivors has closed.

Questions over how police treat stabbing victims have intensified after a teenager's desperate pleas for help were reportedly dismissed.

Andy Burnham must allocate an additional £4.7 billion to defence in his inaugural budget, following Keir Starmer's recently announced £298 billion plan.

UK aid charities have started an appeal to help thousands of people hurt and left homeless by two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela.

The US government has lifted the export controls that forced Anthropic to shut down its two most powerful AI models, the company said on Tuesday.

People claiming heavy financial losses are seeking compensation through a London court.

People could face more uncertainty over Thames Water's future after ministers decided against a rescue proposal.

People may hear fewer public comments about democracy in Turkey as security ties take priority before a NATO meeting.

People can now see how much money the US president declared from digital asset businesses in his latest financial filing.

Mexico finally won a World Cup knockout game, beating Ecuador in a rain-delayed match.

More high-value technology businesses could bring jobs and investment across the UK.

Apple's next flagship phones, including the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, are expected to launch in September this year.

Satellite data suggests the scale of destruction from Venezuela's recent earthquakes is far worse than official figures, with over 58,000 buildings potentially damaged or destroyed.

Around half of Gen Z, those born from 1997-2012, believe the state pension won't exist by the time they retire.

More than a dozen scholarships and bursaries at Oxford and Cambridge universities specifically target Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) applicants.

Jamaican officials will travel to the UK in September to formally ask King Charles for legal guidance on their slavery reparations claim.

Oil prices are up after Iran said it wouldn't meet directly with US envoys for peace talks in Qatar.

The SMILE mission, a joint China-Europe project, is getting ready to study how the Sun's energy affects Earth's magnetic field and space weather.

Vinton Cerf, co-creator of the internet's core communication rules, is stepping down next week from his role as Google's chief internet evangelist.

Thierry Henry, a member of France's 1998 World Cup-winning squad, considers Michael Olise to be France's most crucial player, surpassing Kylian Mbappe.

Tensions are rising again between Afghanistan and Pakistan after the Taliban regime said it carried out strikes along their shared border, injuring several people.

Footballer Erling Haaland's incredible scoring rate could see him break Cristiano Ronaldo's record in just over seven years.

Synthetic genomics, a part of synthetic biology, involves creating entire genomes or chromosomes from scratch to make living cells or viruses.

MPs are warning that the Northern Powerhouse Rail project could repeat HS2's failures, with no clear plan to deliver it within its £45 billion budget.

The US government has removed its export controls on Anthropic's advanced AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, restoring foreign access.

Over 100 items from David Bowie's personal archive, including costumes and handwritten song notes, will be shown across the UK for the first time.

NASA is moving quickly with its plan to build a permanent moon settlement, awarding £460 million to three companies for cargo missions.

New tax changes for the Motability Scheme began on 1 July 2026, affecting new leases on vehicles.

More than half of British adults believe they would not pass the driving theory test if they took it again today.

New guidance from NICE, the health regulator, says women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) should get annual checks to spot wider health issues.

Erling Haaland helped Norway secure their first ever World Cup knockout win on Tuesday, beating Ivory Coast 2-1.

Female Labour MPs are urging Andy Burnham to commit to a 50:50 gender split in his government if he becomes prime minister in July.

Queen Camilla has kicked off Royal Week in Edinburgh by meeting author JK Rowling at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

America's Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump's attempt to end automatic citizenship for children born in the US to undocumented migrants.

New research in mice indicates that a protein named Arc facilitates the transmission of toxic Tau proteins between brain cells, exacerbating Alzheimer's.

Mars may have once had vast oceans of magma beneath its crust, according to new seismic data from NASA’s InSight mission.