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• Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran is "over" following a series of new attacks. • Despite the termination of the ceasefire, Trump indicated that diplomatic negotiations may still continue. • Internal conflict is rising within the Maine Democratic Party regarding Graham Planter.

The network disruption – which brought trains, traffic lights and Eftpos payments to a halt – raises questions about the resilience of servicesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWednesday’s national Telstra mobile outage serves as another stark reminder of how reliant on connectivity Australia now is, and how single points of failure can have widespread consequences across the country.The nearly five-hour outage – which brought train lines to a halt, affected traffic lights, stopped Eftpos payments and even people being able to charge their electric vehicles – was caused by what Telstra chief financial officer Michael Ackland said was time-keeping servers that feed out up-to-date information to the rest of the network. Continue reading...

• U.S. special forces soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke is facing insider trading charges for allegedly betting on the outcome of a planned operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. • Prosecutors claim Van Dyke used classified, advance knowledge of the imminent operation to place profitable bets on prediction markets. • This case highlights growing concerns over the rise of prediction markets and the potential for individuals with state secrets to exploit non-public information for financial gain.

• South Korea is amending its communications act to implement stricter regulations and clamp down on individuals and entities spreading false information online. • The move aims to curb the proliferation of "fake news," though critics argue the legislation could threaten freedom of speech and press liberties. • This shift is significant as South Korea has maintained one of Asia’s most open media landscapes since transitioning from authoritarian rule in the late 1980s.

• U.N. experts reported on Thursday that all parties involved in the conflict in eastern Congo are violating peace terms and committing widespread abuses. • The report, seen by The Associated Press, highlights a deteriorating security situation as warring factions ignore established agreements. • These violations matter as they undermine diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis for civilians.

• A deadly heatwave is sweeping across Europe, triggering widespread wildfires, including a blaze in the pine forests of the tourist island of Vis. • Emergency crews, including dozens of firefighters and four aircraft, are currently working to contain the fires on Vis. • The heatwave is impacting several major nations, with France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Britain all experiencing similar extreme conditions.

• A severe heatwave across Europe has resulted in over 1,300 deaths as of June 30, 2026. • The extreme weather has triggered widespread wildfires across the Balkans and placed the Ukrainian power grid under significant strain. • These events highlight the escalating impact of climate extremes on public health and critical infrastructure in the region.