WORLDPupil put in isolation booth for more than half a school year, BBC learnsThe pupil's experience in a Yorkshire school highlights concerns about zero-tolerance behaviour policies.BBC News·June 30, 2026
WORLDHeartbroken Iran exit World Cup amid silver lining of Mexican hospitalityIn their three weeks in Tijuana, Iran's players established a reciprocal relationship of love and respect with Mexicans.Al Jazeera·June 30, 2026
WORLDPakistan-administered Kashmir returns to daily life after deadly protestsShops reopened and public transport services partially resumed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests.Al Jazeera·June 30, 2026
WORLDAndy's 'radical rewiring' and 'it's coming homes'Andy Burnham's plans to devolve power in Britain and build more council housing lead Tuesday's papers.BBC News·June 30, 2026
WORLDChinese tycoon Guo Wengui sentenced to 30 years in US prison for fraud<p>Guo Wengui, who gained fans for criticising China’s Communist party, was found guilty in 2024 on nine charges including money laundering</p><p>A US federal court has sentenced exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui to 30 years in prison, after he was convicted of defrauding thousands of people out of mThe Guardian·June 30, 2026
WORLDChinese tycoon Guo Wengui sentenced to 30 years in US prison for fraud<p>Guo Wengui, who gained fans for criticising China’s Communist party, was found guilty in 2024 on nine charges including money laundering</p><p>A US federal court has sentenced exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui to 30 years in prison, after he was convicted of defrauding thousands of people out of mThe Guardian·June 30, 2026
WORLDAftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselvesIn areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.BBC News·June 30, 2026
WORLDCairo Takeaway secures court win over pro-Israel activist who claimed he was ‘completely vindicated’ after settlement<p>Federal court judge rules Ofir Birenbaum breached parts of settlement with Middle Eastern restaurant reached after incident when working with Daily Telegraph</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/30/australia-politics-live-anthony-albanese-tax-reform-paulThe Guardian·June 30, 2026
WORLDNerves and tears as Germany exits World Cup on penaltiesGermany fans watched from Berlin’s Sony Centre as Paraguay stunned the four-time world champion 4-3 on penalties.Al Jazeera·June 30, 2026
WORLDTruck drivers ‘miraculously’ emerge nearly unscathed from explosions and fire after Hume Highway truck crash<p>Six trucks – including one carrying eight tonnes of butane cans – destroyed at NSW rest stop near Breadalbane, police say</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/30/australia-politics-live-anthony-albanese-tax-reform-pauline-hanson-one-nation-multiculturaliThe Guardian·June 30, 2026
WORLDMorocco beat Netherlands in dramatic World Cup shootout to reach last 16Morocco come from behind to knock the Netherlands out in the round of 32, beating them 3-2 on penalties.Al Jazeera·June 30, 2026
WORLDHow Germany were handed a World Cup humbling and what it means to ParaguayAs well as Gill's heroics, Paraguay's unlikely victory was founded on coach Alfaro's unshakeable faith in his defenders.Al Jazeera·June 30, 2026
