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• Governor Gavin Newsom hosted the first public preview of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, a new addition to the California Science Center. • The facility is designed to honor California's history of aviation and space exploration, highlighting the contributions of engineers, astronauts, and scientists. • The center aims to foster curiosity and learning for future generations by showcasing the state's commitment to science and innovation.

• King Charles has become the first monarch to publicly disclose his tax bill, revealing he paid £12.9m in tax last year. • The royal public funding is set to double to £100m, with the new figures showing an increase in financial transparency from the monarchy. • The detailed breakdown of how the tax was calculated has not been disclosed, sparking potential questions about the royal family's financial dealings.

• Governor Gavin Newsom hosted the first public preview of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, a new addition to the California Science Center. • The facility is designed to showcase California's history of aviation and space exploration, highlighting the contributions of local engineers, astronauts, and scientists. • This expansion underscores the state's commitment to science, education, and innovation by providing an immersive learning environment for future generations.

• On the 25th, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced that the government will not submit the prosecution reform plan developed by the Prosecution Reform Promotion Team, despite maintaining a basic position to abolish the prosecution's supplementary investigation authority. • Advisory committee members condemned the decision as "irresponsible," claiming Kim abandoned his official duties to prioritize his political ambitions for the Democratic Party's leadership election in August. • This conflict highlights a significant rift between the government's executive leadership and the specialized team tasked with implementing legal reforms.

• On the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is highlighting the anti-choice records of Republican Senate candidates. • The DSCC specifically targets Senator Susan Collins, noting her refusal to regret confirming Brett Kavanaugh and her 95 percent voting record in favor of President Trump’s judicial nominees. • The critique emphasizes Collins' opposition to the Women’s Health Protection Act, which aims to codify Roe v. Wade's protections into federal law.

Mayor of Manchester is coming under pressure from some to ditch net zero targets but this could be highly damaging on many levelsUK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s net zero economy is booming. The sector is worth £100bn a year to the UK, has outpaced other sectors, and supports higher-paying jobs than the average.For a union leader to suggest that the man who has overseen this impressive record – the energy secretary, Ed Miliband – would be a “noose around the neck” of job creation, as Unite’s Sharon Graham has done, might seem extraordinary. Continue reading...

• Leonardo CEO Roberto Mariani warned that Italy must maintain its current growth in defense spending to avoid becoming "EU subordinates" to France and Germany. • Mariani noted that a sudden jump from 1.5% to 3.5% of GDP in military spending would have overwhelmed Italian industries, making a gradual investment path essential. • The warning emphasizes that any three- or four-year interruption in funding would leave Italy unable to compete with the sustained investments of its European neighbors.

• UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on major AI companies on June 23 to publicly disclose the full environmental costs of their data centers. • The initiative demands that these firms transition to renewable power to mitigate the high energy and water consumption required to fuel the AI revolution. • This push follows increasing scrutiny from environmental groups regarding the lack of transparency surrounding the ecological footprint of global data center expansion.

Miranda and Eisa Davis’s concept album based on the 1979 film is to be realised for the stage, co-directed by Jenny Koons and Hamilton’s Andy BlankenbuehlerLin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’s concept album based on The Warriors, the cult novel and film about warring New York gangs, is to become a Broadway musical next year.The album, Warriors, was released to critical acclaim in 2024 and followed the eponymous Coney Island clan’s odyssey back to the Bronx after being falsely accused of killing the leader of the city’s biggest gang. The original story was written by Sol Yurick, whose 1965 book was inspired by Xenophon’s ancient epic Anabasis, and it became a Walter Hill action film in 1979. Continue reading...

Daniel Cressy, 23, says path leading to completion of curative gene therapy is his ‘greatest blessing’A young south-eastern Louisiana man recently became the first person in his region to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease, clearing the way for him to continue pursuing his dream of a career as a commercial pilot, according to his medical team.Daniel Cressy’s successful completion of curative gene therapy at Manning Family Children’s hospital in New Orleans on Monday generated a measure of optimism within his state, which produces more cases of sickle cell disease per capita than any other in the US, according to the medical center. Continue reading...

• On June 22, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance issued a joint warning that frontier AI models could fundamentally transform cyber attack and defense capabilities within months. • The group emphasized that cyber risk is now a core business risk and a leadership responsibility, urging national leaders to treat the shift as an immediate priority. • To mitigate these threats, the alliance called for urgent risk assessments, the prioritization of basic cybersecurity controls, and granting security leaders full authority and resources.

• The Nasdaq fell by more than 2% as a tech-led sell-off in South Korea triggered a global market decline. • Investors are repricing expectations for a more hawkish Federal Reserve, with futures now suggesting two rate hikes this year instead of one. • Rising yields are putting downward pressure on growth stocks and raising concerns regarding the sustainability of AI infrastructure spending.

• New York City voters will cast ballots this Tuesday in a House primary that has become a proxy war between the AI industry and safety advocacy groups. • The conflict centers on candidates like Bores, who proposed the RAISE (Responsible AI Safety and Education) Act to mandate that AI firms disclose safety protocols and report incidents. • Tech-backed organizations are opposing such candidates, arguing that strict regulations will stifle innovation and limit the potential benefits of artificial intelligence.

• Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, surpassing the previous record held by Germany's Miroslav Klose. • Messi reached this milestone by scoring a total of 17 goals across his World Cup appearances, further cementing his status as Argentina's greatest football icon. • This achievement is significant as it places Messi above all past legends in the tournament's scoring charts, enhancing his legacy in global football.

• The Supreme Court recently upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR), sparking a debate over potential voter disenfranchisement. • The ruling highlights a constitutional tension between Article 324, which grants the Commission supervisory powers, and Articles 327 and 328, which reserve election rule-making for the legislative process. • This decision matters because it suggests a judicial trend toward expanding the Election Commission's authority, potentially blurring the line between administrative supervision and legislative lawmaking.

Former Greater Manchester mayor will be overwhelming favourite in ensuing contest to succeed Keir StarmerAndy Burnham is to stand to become the Labour leader and therefore prime minister, the former Greater Manchester mayor who returned to parliament last week has announced.Such a move was inevitable after Burnham overwhelmingly won a byelection in Makerfield, having stood on a platform of wanting to become an MP again so as to replace Keir Starmer. Continue reading...

• A gamma-ray stream has been detected coming from the center of the Milky Way, known as the Galactic Center Excess. • Researchers have been unable to rule out the possibility that self-annihilating dark matter is the source of this emission. • The origin of the Galactic Center Excess is a long-standing debate in astrophysics, with no consensus on its cause.

Ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions on Monday morning with an autumn departure the most likely optionKeir Starmer is expected to announce a timetable for his departure on Monday morning, clearing the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister without a formal contest by the autumn.Cabinet ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions outside Downing Street on Monday morning, starting a process that will end with the UK installing its seventh prime minister in a decade. Continue reading...

• India has evolved from a history of colonial exploitation to become the world's fifth-largest economy, driven largely by the pivotal economic reforms initiated in 1991. • While the nation has made significant strides in poverty reduction and overall GDP growth, it continues to struggle with persistent income inequality and modest per capita income. • This economic trajectory is critical as India seeks to balance rapid industrial expansion with inclusive growth to improve the living standards of its vast population.

• EastEnders actress Lacey Turner has been announced as the first celebrity contestant for the 2026 season of Strictly Come Dancing. • Turner, known for her long-running role as Stacey Slater since 2004, joins the cast ahead of a planned revamp of the competition. • The early announcement signals the start of the 2026 season's buildup, with further celebrity additions rumored to follow.

• Chris Appleton, the celebrity hair stylist for Britney Spears, has been announced as the fourth contestant for the 2026 season of Strictly Come Dancing. • Appleton joins a growing cast that already includes Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, and actress Lacey Turner. • The announcement sparked immediate social media excitement, with fellow celebrities like Dean McCullough and Tasha Ghouri offering their congratulations on Instagram.

Makerfield victory gives Burnham a path back to Westminster and a chance to challenge Starmer for PMCelebrations and a swift exit after a Burnham win ‘beyond our wildest dreams’“We know no king but the King in the North”, declares the young Lady Lyanna Mormont in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones. In the early hours of Friday morning, in a nondescript conference hall in the north of England, it appeared that the electorate agreed.About 70,000 voters in a post-industrial region of north-west England may have changed the face of British politics this week, after electing the charismatic Labour politician Andy Burnham to represent them in London. Continue reading...

From public ownership, to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutinyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield sets up a battle for Downing Street. Allies of the outgoing Greater Manchester mayor want him to be installed as prime minister as quickly and painlessly as possible, while those close to Keir Starmer want the Labour leader to fight on.If he does become prime minister, Burnham will be expected to deliver on the “change” he promised after his win on Thursday night. But what would that look like, and what policies would his government be likely to pursue? Continue reading...

People in Nabatieh mourn the city’s recent dead in religious ceremony held amid empty streets and shattered buildingsAs the procession wound its way through mounds of rubble, the crowd chanted and beat their chests, their lamentations echoed by the dull thud of shelling in the foothills just beyond the city.“This the tragedy of Karbala, O Imam Hussein, look. This is the tragedy of Karbala,” the crowd cried in the opening procession of Ashura, in the city of Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. Continue reading...

After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer• UK politics – live updates• Full report: Burnham wins by huge majorityAfter Andy Burnham’s seismic victory in Makerfield, his prospects of becoming prime minister in short order look significantly higher than they did 24 hours ago.But there are many variables in that process – from whether he faces a rival such as Wes Streeting in a leadership contest, to whether Keir Starmer is quickly ready to accept the likelihood of his political demise. Continue reading...