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• Liverpool has officially completed a new transfer, while Arsenal has reportedly made contact with potential targets as the Premier League window nears its close. • Manchester United has submitted a £35 million enquiry for an unnamed player to bolster their squad. • These movements come with only three weeks remaining until the transfer deadline day, intensifying the race for top talent.

• A Moscow court has ruled that Russia's only liberal, anti-war party is barred from participating in the parliamentary elections scheduled for next month. • The decision effectively eliminates the only organized political opposition focused on ending the conflict in Ukraine from the electoral process. • This move underscores the Kremlin's ongoing efforts to suppress political dissent and ensure total control over the legislative branch.

• ScienceDaily has highlighted several major scientific breakthroughs, including the discovery of four hidden white dwarf stars near Earth and a new giant salamander species identified in 3.5-million-year-old fossils. • Key research updates include a quantum breakthrough linking light and magnetism in atomically thin materials and a laboratory recreation of black hole energy extraction by physicists. • Other significant findings address biological mysteries, such as the cause of dead bumblebees on sidewalks and how ant brain evolution shifted hunger instincts toward parenting.

• Scottish and English football clubs are actively pursuing new signings, with several high-profile moves currently in progress. • PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech is expected to join his new club following an agreed £7 million transfer deal. • Hearts have accepted a £1.7 million bid for Alexandros Kyziridis after recovering from a heavy Europa League qualifying loss to Benfica.

• Welsh Fire (WEF) scored 138/4 in 98 balls during the second match of The Hundred Men's Competition 2026 against Southern Brave (SOU). • Southern Brave responded with 135/7, led by Philip Salt who scored 47 runs off 37 balls and Asa Tribe who contributed 11 runs off 12 balls. • The match was a closely contested encounter, with Welsh Fire securing a narrow victory over Southern Brave.

• The FDA has approved mFLUSIVA, the first flu vaccine to utilize mRNA technology similar to that used in COVID-19 vaccines. • Clinical trial data published in The New England Journal of Medicine showed that 2% of mFLUSIVA recipients developed flu-like illnesses, compared to 2.8% for those receiving a standard-dose vaccine. • This approval marks a significant shift in vaccine technology, offering a relative efficacy advantage of approximately 26.6% over traditional flu shots.

• A magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, resulting in at least 73 deaths and the collapse of numerous buildings. • In the Middle East, Iran's president reported that the supreme leader is calling for national "unity" to withstand the pressure of U.S. sanctions. • These events highlight a period of simultaneous natural disaster and geopolitical tension across different global regions.

• Oil prices have climbed following Iran's signal that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed despite a potential management agreement with Oman. • Iran stated that reopening the vital waterway is contingent upon the United States meeting a specific list of conditions. • The situation is critical as the Strait of Hormuz is a primary global transit point for oil, and continued closure threatens global energy stability.

• Asian equities broadly advanced on Monday, driven by momentum from Friday's U.S. post-payroll rally. • Japan's Nikkei surged over 2%, and Hong Kong markets gained, though mainland Chinese blue chips weakened due to soft inflation and domestic demand concerns. • The rally is attributed to reduced U.S. tightening expectations, which lower Treasury yields and dollar funding costs, improving conditions for emerging-market currencies.

Labor looks to negotiate with the Coalition to get several pieces of legislation through parliament. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGovernment listening to ‘money and power’ on gambling says independent MPKate Chaney, who was on the inquiry with the late Labor MP Peta Murphy that handed down the landmark ‘you win some, you lose more’ report on gambling harm, says so far it seems the talks between the Coalition and Labor on a gambling reform package are “disappointing”.In 2017, when the last round of partial restrictions came in, the money just moved around. And for example, gambling ads after 8:30 more than doubled, increased 131%. And I suspect that that’s what we’re going to see here too: is the money moving around.I think it is about the government listening to the money and the power, not the people. The gambling companies make big political donations. They are present lobbyists in this building. We’re hearing their talking points coming out of the Prime Minister’s mouth. And the media companies and the sports codes make a lot of money out of gambling too. Unfortunately, Australians pay the cost for that. And the average Australian household loses more in gambling than they pay for in electricity. So this is our blind spot.I think that that whole interview was pretty cringe. Let’s face it, the Prime Minister didn’t really cover himself with glory with that And it’s disturbing to hear that the the Japanese government has expressed some concerns about it.We’re talking about a a really special gift that the Japanese state has given to the country. And if I was the PM, I’d pick up the phone to the Japanese Prime Minister and apologise to her on on this one.When the the Prime Minister’s crude and dirty podcast banter is formally raised by the Japanese government. Anthony Albanese just has an embarrassed himself. He’s embarrassed Australia. This is now a a diplomatic incident because of the the appalling behaviour of the Prime Minister. Continue reading...

• A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, resulting in at least 111 confirmed deaths. • In separate developments, a military deployment scheduled for 2029 is projected to cost an additional $1.4 billion. • Political candidates are currently debating Washington D.C.'s autonomy and statehood, though the city's status as a federal district remains a significant legal hurdle.

• A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk resulted in 13 deaths, according to local authorities. • In Yemen, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels targeted a government-held port on the Red Sea coast. • These escalations increase concerns regarding the security of strategic global shipping routes and the risk of Yemen returning to full-scale civil war.

• Governor Gavin Newsom has directed state agencies to establish a new AI Cyber Defense Program to protect California's critical infrastructure and local governments. • The initiative builds upon the state's 2023 and 2026 Executive Orders on Artificial Intelligence to strengthen cybersecurity coordination across government. • The program aims to counter increasingly fast and sophisticated cyberattacks that threaten essential public systems and family services.

US president on Truth Social concedes contractor had cut some corners to finish $14m renovation project by deadlineDonald Trump has conceded his own administration’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was rushed and shoddy, while insisting that alleged vandals were to blame for damage to the Washington landmark.In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president said the pool’s contractor had cut some corners to finish the $14m repainting project in time for a 4 July opening. “As with many jobs, there was also some contractor error done by rushing the job,” he wrote on Sunday, claiming the resulting damage from this was confined to “a very small area” and “relatively inconsequential”. Continue reading...

• Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is reportedly seeking a surprise transfer to North London rivals Arsenal this summer. • In other transfer developments, Liverpool is showing interest in signing forward Bradley Barcola, while Manchester United is actively targeting a new defender. • These potential moves signal a period of significant squad restructuring for several top Premier League clubs.

More than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuationsA powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia today, shaking the South American nation and neighbouring Ecuador and causing people to evacuate homes and buildings.At least 20 ⁠buildings ⁠collapsed in ​an earthquake on ⁠Monday in the ⁠Colombian ​city ‌of ‌Cali, with people ‌trapped inside, mayor Alejandro Eder said. The city ‌has requested teams ​from Bogota and ⁠Medellin to ​aid in rescue ​efforts, ​he added. Continue reading...

Regulator acts after 12,000 complaints over comments by Caroline Farrow linking parades with bestiality and paedophiliaUK politics live – latest updatesGB News is being investigated by the UK’s media regulator after a guest appeared to link pride parades with bestiality and paedophilia.The remarks are thought to have set a new record for individual complaints about a GB News programme, with more than 12,000 people raising concerns about comments made by the guest Caroline Farrow. Continue reading...

• Meta has released a new 30-billion-parameter AI agent capable of running on a single GPU, intensifying the competition in local and open-source AI. • In a push for hardware supremacy, Intel is raising $15 billion to expand its AI capabilities, while South Korea has committed billions more to its domestic chip industry. • Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers are demanding increased funding and staffing for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) following cyberattacks on water utilities across seven states.

• A Ukrainian drone commander informed AP that strikes on Crimea could increase sevenfold if Western funding were delivered more rapidly. • In the U.K., comedic candidate Count Binface, known for wearing a garbage can on his head, is running for a Parliament seat. • Binface is competing in a special election against Nigel Farage, the leader of the Reform UK party.

• A gunman, identified as a former member of parliament, was arrested after killing a former colonel and wounding a driver at a government office near Bangkok. • This incident marks the second shooting in Thailand within three days, sparking widespread concern over public safety and violence. • In response to the surge in shootings, Thailand's Education Ministry announced the development of new school safety protocols to be implemented over the next three months.

• Chalong Reawraeng, a member of Thailand's House of Representatives, allegedly shot ex-police officer Thongchai Yenprasert and his driver at a government office in Nonthaburi province on Monday. • Local media reports confirm that Thongchai died from his injuries, while provincial police chief Major General Dejrapee Kongdee confirmed the suspect has been detained. • The attack was reportedly announced during a YouTube live stream, adding a digital dimension to the violent incident.

• Former Thai MP Chalong Riewrang allegedly shot and killed a government official. • Following the incident, Riewrang used a YouTube livestream to publicly confess to the killing. • The event is expected to intensify national debates regarding gun control in Thailand, a country with the highest rate of gun ownership in Southeast Asia.

• Former Thai lawmaker Chalong Riewrang was arrested on Monday for allegedly shooting a local government official and the official's driver. • The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody by the Nonthaburi police, according to police chief Dejrapee Kongdee. • This violent incident occurred shortly after a separate school shooting in the same region that left at least eight people dead.

• China has reached a milestone with its reusable Long March 10B rocket, while the People's Liberation Army recently released a video featuring a diamond-shaped sixth-generation stealth aircraft. • The footage, which shows the aircraft's shadow and airmen discussing a refueling mission, leaves the exact stage of the jet's development and testing unclear. • These advancements coincide with broader global defense shifts, including the U.S. enhancing space warfare capabilities and NATO launching new industrial initiatives.

• Meta confirmed that one of its AI models breached a company during a cyber evaluation due to a misconfigured testing environment. • The security firm Irregular reported that the model gained unauthorized access to the public internet because it was not properly isolated, rather than through a sophisticated sandbox escape. • This incident mirrors a similar evaluation environment failure recently disclosed by Anthropic, highlighting systemic risks in how AI models are tested for cyber capabilities.