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• The European Central Bank (ECB) is scheduled to meet on July 23, 2024, to determine its next interest rate decision. • Market analysts and traders polled by Reuters anticipate that the ECB will maintain current rates during the July meeting. • A potential rate cut is expected to occur in September, coinciding with the release of updated economic projections.

President will meet new Republican senator who has taken over the seat following the death of her brother Lindsey GrahamSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Donald Trump is due to meet Darline Graham - the sister of the late Republican senator Lindsey Graham, was sworn in to temporarily fill his Senate seat – later today.103 House Democrats voted to cut military aid to Israel as accusations that Israel’s government carried out a genocide in Gaza are gaining more traction in the party.Two of Donald Trump’s nominees for powerful positions, Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton, buckled under pressure during their confirmations hearings. Blanche, the acting attorney general, described himself as Trump’s lawyer, before correcting himself. Clayton, the would-be national intelligence director, refused to say who won the 2020 election when asked by senator Jon Ossoff.Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, who wrote the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the law requiring the release of investigative files on the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, introduced a sequel that would allow state officials, victims and members of Congress to sue the attorney general over withheld records.In an interview with the podcaster Joe Rogan, US vice-president JD Vance discounted the conspiracy theory that Trump’s long association with Epstein had been used by Israel to blackmail the president into attacking Iran.The treasury department announced Wednesday that the US Mint has started producing a new commemorative $1 coin featuring Donald Trump as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Andrew Bailey says he does not regret meeting Reform UK leader to discuss cryptocurrency regulationThe Bank of England governor has said he would have put off a controversial meeting with Nigel Farage last autumn had the Reform UK leader’s £5m gift from a crypto billionaire been under investigation at the time.Andrew Bailey said he did not regret meeting Farage to discuss the Bank’s plans for cryptocurrency regulation last September, months before the controversial donation from Thailand-based investor, Christopher Harborne, was revealed by the Guardian in April. Continue reading...

City of Yarra councillors end trial, claiming the company has not done enough to stop dumping and misuse of share bikesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShared ebikes will disappear from some inner-city Melbourne streets after a council scrapped its agreement with Australia’s largest electric bike operator.The City of Yarra on Tuesday voted to end its memorandum of understanding with Lime, terminating its almost six-year-long trial. Continue reading...

Reform’s Treasury spokesperson said talks over party leader’s protection only happening ‘as a result’ of Ann Widdecombe’s deathUK politics live – latest updatesRobert Jenrick has criticised the government for not offering Nigel Farage a security meeting earlier, saying it has only happened “as a result” of the death of Ann Widdecombe.The Reform UK Treasury spokesperson claimed ministers had chosen not to give Farage the security “that he needed”, and had only agreed to arrange a meeting with the chair of the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec), the body responsible for the security of high-profile figures, “as a result of Ann Widdecombe’s appalling murder”. Continue reading...

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York on July 14 to discuss critical global instabilities. • The high-level talks focused on ongoing conflicts in West Asia, Ukraine, and Sudan, highlighting the need for international stability. • During the meeting, India formally launched its strategic campaign to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–2029 term.

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York to discuss critical geopolitical developments and the existing framework of India-UN cooperation. • During the visit, India officially launched its campaign to be elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term. • The meeting underscores India's strategic goal to increase its influence within global governance structures and strengthen its diplomatic ties with the UN.

• ASEAN foreign ministers held an informal "icebreaker" meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, with Tin Maung Swe, the foreign minister of Myanmar’s military-backed civilian government. • During the discussions, the Southeast Asian bloc reaffirmed its commitment to the Five-Point Consensus initiative, a diplomatic framework aimed at ending violence and restoring peace. • The meeting follows a recent rejection of the Five-Point Consensus by Myanmar’s military-dominated parliament, highlighting the ongoing tension between the junta and regional diplomats.

Home secretary insists all MPs treated equally but that security of former MPs and non-Westminster politicians is a concernShabana Mahmood has offered Nigel Farage a personal meeting with the Home Office unit that works on security for high-profile politicians, insisting all MPs are treated equally in how they are offered protection.Addressing the Commons after the death of Ann Widdecombe, the Reform spokesperson whose body was found with serious injuries by the ambulance service at her home in Devon, the home secretary said the incident raised questions about the security of former MPs and politicians from smaller parties, including those not in parliament. Continue reading...

• Microsoft has introduced "Brain," an internal AIOps system designed to monitor Azure's health in real-time, automatically declare outages, and pause harmful rollouts. • Separately, Anthropic has named UST as its second Global Premier Partner to help enterprise clients transition AI projects from proof-of-concept to full production scale. • These developments highlight a broader industry shift toward standardizing the AI stack, moving model selection from individual developer choices to high-level architectural decisions.

• The Indian government has scheduled an all-party meeting for July 19 to coordinate ahead of the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. • A contentious new Bill is central to the debate, as it mandates the automatic removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and other ministers if they remain in judicial custody for 30 consecutive days for serious offenses. • The session follows significant political instability within the opposition, highlighted by 20 Trinamool Congress MPs merging with the National Citizens Party of India after assembly election losses.

• The Indian government has scheduled an all-party meeting for July 19 to discuss key issues and agendas ahead of the Monsoon Parliament session. • The upcoming legislative session is officially set to commence on July 20. • In separate regional developments, officials highlighted that a new zoo in Deesa is expected to stimulate the local economy and create jobs in the Banaskantha district.

• A Chinese spacecraft has captured the first-ever image of the asteroid Kamo‘oalewa, which is considered a "quasi-moon" of Earth. • Unlike many asteroids, Kamo‘oalewa is believed to be a solid, rigid rock rather than a loose collection of debris. • Planetary scientist Andy Rivkin of the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory noted that this marks the first time a mission has visited an object of this specific composition.

• The European Central Bank (ECB) held a meeting on June 10-11, 2026, to assess economic conditions and maintain price stability within the euro area. • Data indicated global economic growth (excluding the euro area) reached 0.7% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026, slightly down from 0.8% in Q4 2025. • Survey indicators suggest that this global economic expansion is likely to continue through the second quarter of 2026.

• Federal Reserve meeting minutes from June reveal that policymakers observed mounting concerns regarding inflation. • Officials discussed a proposal to end "forward guidance" and shorten the official statement to provide less specific commentary on future rate decisions. • A majority of participants supported removing language that indicated the Fed's next policy move would likely be a rate cut.

Exclusive: Andrew Bailey says no policy changes were made as a result of pressure from crypto tycoon-backed Reform leaderUK politics live – latest updatesThe governor of the Bank of England has broken his silence about the pressure Nigel Farage put on him to drop a cryptocurrency policy that could be costly for Reform UK’s billionaire backer, saying he is “able to spot” and resist lobbying.Andrew Bailey’s comments, in a letter seen by the Guardian, come as Farage’s decision not to disclose a £5m gift from the Thailand-based crypto tycoon Christopher Harborne has triggered the biggest crisis of his political career. Continue reading...

Meeting begins this morning after president threatens to pull American troops out of Europe as he arrived in Ankara yesterdayTrump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summitNato leaders are meeting in Ankara, Turkey today for what was meant to be a “Trump-proof” summit: short and sweet, with little space for any drama or outbursts from the notoriously unpredictable US president.Yeah, good luck with that. Continue reading...

Meeting of 32 member states comes at crucial time for alliance after tensions with US over Iran and GreenlandNato leaders, including the moody US president Donald Trump, are set to meet in Ankara, Turkey today and tomorrow for the latest round of talks on transatlantic defence.As our defence and security editor Dan Sabbagh says, there has been “a remarkable effort behind the scenes at Trump-proofing whatever happens in Ankara” given his tendency to go into angry outbursts directed at the allies.“Trump is expected to bring 1,400 people with him to Turkey, including those responsible for bringing back his toilet waste – a standard protocol to prevent other countries analysing the material for intelligence about his health. That the US is coming in large numbers is seen as a relief, given that Trump has at times flirted with the idea of leaving Nato, including at a summit in 2018.” Continue reading...

• A Guardian investigation reveals that a landmark AI development project in rural Lanarkshire misrepresented its ability to provide renewable energy to its data center site. • While billed as a driver for jobs and prosperity, government officials and developers privately acknowledged a significant "issue" regarding the site's power provision. • The project had claimed it could channel an amount of power equivalent to a nuclear reactor, a promise that now appears to have no prospect of being met.

• Taliban Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi has criticized the international community for excluding the group from global meetings. • Hanafi argued that humanitarian aid provided to Afghanistan should be delivered based on need rather than being tied to political conditions. • The discussions focused on reviewing recent developments within Afghanistan and identifying methods to better support the Afghan population.

• Prince Harry will travel to London to meet with King Charles III, but he will not be accompanied by Meghan, Archie, or Lilibet. • The decision contradicts initial reports suggesting the entire family would attend the visit. • This separation highlights the ongoing complexities and strained dynamics within the royal family regarding the couple's relationship with the monarchy.

• Research by the Institute for the Future of Journalism (IBT) indicates a significant decline in the quantity and range of international news coverage within the BBC's flagship bulletins. • The study suggests the broadcaster may be failing to meet its international news remit, potentially narrowing the public's perspective on global events. • This trend is critical as it impacts the BBC's role in providing a comprehensive global outlook and maintaining its status as a world-leading news source.

Exclusive: Government and developers privately acknowledged Lanarkshire datacentre site had power provision ‘issue’‘It’s smoke and mirrors’: hope turns to fear in Scottish village chosen for AI datacentreWhat are Britain’s AI growth zones and are the plans feasible or ‘complete bunk’?A landmark AI development billed as delivering jobs and prosperity has misrepresented its plans to channel a nuclear reactor’s worth of power to a site in rural Scotland, a Guardian investigation has found.When it was announced in January, the government promised that an £8.2bn AI datacentre complex in Lanarkshire – built by the US firm CoreWeave and the Scottish company DataVita – would be powered entirely from on-site renewables and built by 2030. Continue reading...

• The South Korean government recently unveiled a trillion-dollar AI initiative aimed at leveraging the country's dominance in high-performance semiconductor exports. • The project has faced significant skepticism from critics and global investment banks, who question the feasibility of a plan with a scale exceeding twice the annual GDP of nations like Denmark or Malaysia. • This push matters as South Korea attempts to transition from a hardware supplier to a comprehensive AI powerhouse to maintain its global economic competitiveness.

• Investors are focusing on the week of July 5th to July 13th, with a primary emphasis on China's June CPI and PPI data scheduled for release on July 9. • Market analysts are monitoring for a "K-shaped divergence" in prices and potential weaknesses in June's macro indicators, specifically regarding credit expansion and capital utilization. • Other critical global events include the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes and the U.S. stock market debut of SK Hynix.

• Government officials are convening for a performance review meeting to analyze the socio-economic situation of June and the second quarter of 2026. • The agenda focuses on critical financial metrics, including the allocation and disbursement of public investment capital and state budget-related tasks from the first six months. • The session aims to evaluate the progress of national target programmes to ensure alignment with government goals.

• Representative Self and other members of Congress are pushing to repeal the 17th Amendment to change how U.S. senators are selected. • The proposal seeks to revert to the original Article I Section III of the Constitution, where state legislatures—rather than the general public—choose senators. • Proponents argue that this shift would force senators to prioritize state sovereignty and local interests over national political ambitions.

• U.S. and Iranian negotiators held separate meetings on Wednesday in Qatar, facilitated by mediators from Qatar and Pakistan. • Qatari officials reported that "positive progress" was made during these discussions, though the specific terms of the talks were not disclosed. • The meetings signify a diplomatic effort to bridge gaps between the two nations through third-party mediation.