The Papers: Starmer 'touts' Trump relationship and 'farewell' to Denis Law

The Buss family is nearing a deal to sell their majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter for about $10 billion, marking a record sale for a sports team. Although the sale would end the family's ownership since 1979, Jeanie Buss will retain control as the team's governor after the transaction is finalized. Need More Context? 🔎

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong supports Donald Trump's stance on Iran, emphasizing that the regime must choose dialogue over conflict as tensions escalate following deadly strikes between Israel and Iran. With many Australians seeking evacuation amidst regional instability, Wong warns of broader security risks and calls for Iran to engage in diplomacy, as an emergency UN Security Council meeting is scheduled. Need More Context? 🔎

Theresa Goh, Singapore's first female Paralympic swimmer and a retired athlete, has transitioned to shooting six years after ending her swimming career. Currently a pathway and performance manager at the Singapore Disability Sports Council, Goh trains twice a week and finds fulfillment in the new sport, highlighting the supportive community at the shooting range and her excitement for continuous learning. Need More Context? 🔎

The State Department has implemented new guidelines for social media vetting of international student visa applicants, requiring them to set accounts to public and look for signs of hostility toward the U.S. This decision aims to enhance security and follows previous announcements about expanding social media screening, prompting counselors to advise students to remove potentially concerning posts. Need More Context? 🔎

Ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo products have been recalled due to a listeria outbreak linked to three deaths and one fetal loss, affecting 17 individuals across 13 US states. The USDA's FSIS discovered the outbreak strain during routine inspections, but the source of contamination remains unidentified as further examinations of the company's facilities did not reveal any issues. Need More Context? 🔎

Three-year-old Claire Bell was found alive in eastern Ontario after disappearing on Father's Day, prompting a massive search and investigation involving police and the public. Her mother, Rachel Todd, was arrested amid allegations of a parental dispute, and concerning social media posts, including a cryptic TikTok video, raised suspicions regarding the circumstances of Claire's disappearance. Need More Context? 🔎