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• President Donald Trump announced the release of dozens of declassified documents during a primetime address on Thursday night. • The release accompanies Trump's claims that foreign entities interfered in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. • This move is significant as it attempts to provide evidence for long-standing allegations regarding election integrity and external influence.

• President Trump announced on Thursday that he has declassified documents detailing "shocking" vulnerabilities within the United States election system. • The move aims to bring public attention to perceived security flaws and weaknesses that could potentially compromise the integrity of American voting processes. • This action underscores the ongoing political tension and debate regarding election security and the reliability of voting infrastructure.

Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trialSalsa is one of the most popular dance forms, with hundreds of millions of followers worldwide. A mix of Caribbean, Spanish and African musical styles and rhythms, it is believed to offer many cognitive and physical benefits, such as improving cardiovascular health, muscle tone and posture.Now a randomised controlled trial suggests it could also reduce depression and anxiety. Researchers at the University of Oxford and the Oxford Health NHS trust studied 121 young adults with mild to moderate depression and anxiety who were randomly assigned to a salsa dance programme or a control group. Continue reading...

Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion hears lived experiences of Jewish students and academicsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn academic at UNSW was subjected to Nazi salutes by students in his business class, the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion has heard.The fourth block of hearings, taking place in Melbourne this week, is examining the lived experiences of Jewish students and academics, including the response of universities to combat hate. Continue reading...

Premium cherry-on-the-vine are poised to take top spot in Britain’s £1bn-a-year tomato marketFor a long time the classic round, red tomato has dominated British salads and sandwiches, but its supremacy is coming under threat as sales of rainbow colours and the upmarket rival “cherry on the vine” take off.“Non-red tomatoes” sales are up 21% this year, a growth rate that far exceeds the overall market, according to Paul Faulkner, of Evesham Vale Growers. Continue reading...

• Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta argues that Europe is failing to convert its world-class scientific research into scalable commercial businesses. • Letta identifies a critical gap in the EU's ability to finance, test, and manufacture new technologies compared to global competitors. • To address this, he proposes the creation of a "fifth freedom" within the EU to streamline the scaling of innovation and industrialization.

Jake Richards announces measures to prevent abuse like that at Medomsley detention centre in County DurhamOne of the UK’s most horrific and shocking child custody scandals was collectively ignored for decades because the victims were working-class boys from the north of England, a government minister has said.The sentencing and youth justice minister, Jake Richards, has announced he is implementing a number of recommendations to prevent abuse such as that which took place between 1961 and 1987 at Medomsley detention centre in County Durham from ever happening again. Continue reading...

• England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a World Cup classic to advance to the quarterfinals, where they are scheduled to face Norway. • Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane added a penalty to secure the win, while Raúl Jiménez scored for Mexico following a VAR-awarded penalty. • The match became a tense battle after England's Jarell Quansah received a red card, forcing the Three Lions to defend a slim lead for the final 30 minutes.

• England advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after securing a narrow 3-2 victory over tournament co-hosts Mexico. • The match took place on Sunday at the historic Estadio Azteca, characterized as an "all-time World Cup classic" due to its intensity. • This result is significant as it eliminates Mexico from their own home tournament and cements England's progression in the knockout stages.

Arcare says it’s unable to comment on the federal court case in which it’s alleged it illegally charged feesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastResidents at one of Australia’s largest aged care providers have launched a class action lawsuit alleging fees for services such as high teas and exercise classes were illegally charged to clients who cannot use them due to immobility and other issues.The suit, filed in the federal court, alleges residents of more than 50 Arcare aged care facilities across four states were charged a daily “additional services fee” by Arcare embedded within a “signature package” between July 2020 and July 2026. This includes fees paid by residents who are immobile, unable to swallow, or cognitively impaired. Continue reading...

• The conservative legal movement failed in its recent attempt to eradicate birthright citizenship, though it continues to challenge the Reconstruction Amendments. • The author argues that the Supreme Court is engaged in an "anti-constitutional crusade" aimed at creating second-class citizens through targeted legal strategies. • This legal battle highlights a broader ideological conflict over civil rights and the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.

• Air India and Singapore Airlines Engineering Co Ltd (SIAEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Mumbai on Friday to develop a world-class maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) ecosystem in India. • The partnership, signed by AI CEO Campbell Wilson and SIAEC CEO Chin Yau Seng, may lead to the formation of a joint venture to serve the growing Indian and regional aviation markets. • This initiative aims to address the urgent need for a more self-reliant MRO infrastructure to support India's rapid aviation growth.

• A new class of leaders has emerged in the media industry, signaling a shift in power. • This change reflects the growing influence of Silicon Valley on the entertainment sector. • The Los Angeles Times has been covering this development, with senior writer Meg James providing insights.

Final vowel in words such as happy, baby and chilly varies clearly by social class across the city Pronunciation of the “happy vowel” is one of the key indicators of social class in Mancunian accents, researchers have found.A sociolinguistic study, led by Lancaster University, found that the final vowel in words such as happy, baby, chilly and city – known to linguists as “the happy vowel” – varies clearly by social class across Manchester. Continue reading...

• Europe is facing a growing social and political divide over the use of air conditioning as the continent accelerates its green energy transition. • The debate highlights a tension between the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and the necessity of protecting citizens from increasingly extreme heatwaves. • This issue serves as a critical test for climate policy, shifting the focus toward whether environmental goals can be achieved without exacerbating social inequalities.

• A U.S. class action lawsuit has been filed against memory giants Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron, alleging they colluded to manipulate DRAM prices. • Plaintiffs claim the companies intentionally cut production of legacy DDR3 and DDR4 products under the pretext of transitioning to High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), causing prices to surge by 700% over four years. • The price spike reportedly forced Apple to increase the retail costs of its Mac and iPad product lines to offset higher component expenses.

Report says once-in-a-generation changes needed to tackle why such children are lowest-performing large demographicUK politics live – latest updatesThe education system is “not set up to serve white working-class children and families”, an independent inquiry has concluded.The Independent Inquiry into White Working-Class Educational Outcomes also determined that once-in-a-generation changes were needed to tackle why such children were the lowest-performing large demographic in England’s school system. Continue reading...

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced a policy direction to reclassify 14 specific peptides, though the exact regulatory mechanics are still being finalized. • The current challenge is that none of these 14 peptides have undergone the formal FDA approval process, which requires phase 1 through 3 clinical trials and manufacturing validation. • This shift matters because it highlights a gap between how patients typically use these peptides and the rigorous safety and efficacy reviews required for a New Drug Application.

• Several artists associated with the Eurovision 2026 cycle in Vienna have released new music and cover tracks. • Sweden's FELICIA released "On Me Without U," a reimagining of the hit "Stereo Love" by Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina. • Germany's Sarah Engels, alongside TR3NACRIA and 3rd Wall, debuted a "fresh and fiery" version of Madonna's "Celebration."

Bolton to plead guilty charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information in agreement that includes $2.25m fineSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.John Bolton, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, is expected to plead guilty on Friday to charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information. Continue reading...

One woman says she found man in her room at WA fly-in, fly-out accommodation while another states she was ‘howled’ at, federal court toldFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAndrew Forrest’s Fortescue is facing a class action lawsuit from female workers over allegations of systemic sexual harassment, violence and retaliation at the iron ore miner’s remote work sites.The lawsuit, filed in the federal court in Victoria on Thursday, includes an allegation that a woman was pulled into a dark alley where a man “tried to stick his tongue down my throat”. Continue reading...

• Roblox (RBLX) stock plummeted 9.37% today, closing at $46.72. • The decline is attributed to a combination of weak user data and the emergence of securities class action lawsuits. • This drop reflects growing investor concern over the company's legal liabilities and its ability to maintain user growth.

Christie’s sale in London in September carries estimates up to £150,000, with some instruments also used by Noel Gallagher and Bernard SumnerJohnny Marr is preparing to auction off about 80 of his guitars, including the Rickenbacker heard on This Charming Man.Marr has partnered with Christie’s for the auction, which will take place on 17 September in London, with the collection – including amps and other equipment – available for the public to view in London and New York prior to the sale. Continue reading...

• UCLA researchers have developed an experimental drug called AD-NP1, designed to block the protein ENPP1 to prevent heart failure and promote heart tissue healing after a heart attack. • New lab experiments indicate the drug may also be effective for kidney repair, as biopsies from patients with chronic kidney disease show elevated levels of the same ENPP1 protein. • This discovery is significant because it suggests a potential first-in-class treatment for multiple organ systems, expanding the drug's therapeutic potential beyond cardiology.

• A 60-year-old Hollywood actor claims he was fired from a classic romantic comedy because he was "funnier than Jennifer Aniston." • The actor alleges he was "castrated comedically" on set after receiving criticism regarding his comedic timing and performance. • Following the incident, his career shifted toward direct-to-video films, faith-based dramas, and appearances on reality shows like Celebrity Big Brother and The Celebrity Apprentice.

Academic says laptops have ‘completely overtaken’ traditional note-taking and research other states should ‘absolutely’ follow the state’s leadFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian secondary school students will spend less time on screens and more time using pen and paper under a national-first plan to limit classroom device use to two hours a day.The Victorian government on Monday announced that all state secondary schools will be required to incorporate planned device-free learning time in their teaching programs from term 1, 2027. This could include “using whiteboards or paper, group debates, practical experiments or performances instead”, the government said. Continue reading...

• Director Steven Spielberg has explicitly denied fan theories that his upcoming film, *Disclosure Day*, is a sequel to his 1977 classic *Close Encounters of the Third Kind*. • In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Spielberg clarified that while both movies explore alien cover-ups, they feature different antagonists. • He noted that *Close Encounters* focuses on government secrecy, whereas *Disclosure Day* centers on a "deep state contracting company" responsible for the concealment.

• Akshat secured a victory in the Senior Max category of the Meco Meritus Cup during the sports events of June 8. • At the IGPL Bharath Classic, Kochhar finished in ninth place, recording 16 birdies throughout the week. • These results highlight the ongoing competitive performance of Indian athletes across diverse sporting disciplines.