BBC News Briefing

30 June, 2026

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Alex Binley

Hello. While President Donald Trump celebrated one Supreme Court ruling, other decisions were big setbacks - we analyse what they mean. We also delve into why Kim Jong Un never mentions his mother, and enjoy another eye-catching outfit from tennis star Naomi Osaka.

TOP OF THE AGENDA

Trump's big win and three defeats at Supreme Court

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The president was quick to criticise some of the rulings that didn't go his way. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock

It was a win for Trump on Monday, with the Supreme Court ruling he and future presidents can fire "independent" regulators with whom they disagree. But, three other decisions it handed down "gave some indications that this particular president may not always get what he wants", writes North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher. One key takeaway is that the three liberal justices, all appointed by Democrats, may have found a few unexpected allies amongst their six conservative counterparts - much to Trump's dismay, Anthony notes. And the Supreme Court's rulings are final – "a point that was vividly illustrated for Trump, both to his joy and disappointment," Anthony says. Read on for everything we learned during the eventful day.

Key takeaways

Lisa Cook: Here's what will happen next after the Supreme Court blocked Trump's attempt to fire the central bank governor.

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Mail-in ballots: After the court ruled late ballots could be counted, Trump called on lawmakers to pass his act that would ban them in many cases.

WORLD CUP HIGHLIGHTS

'Football nightmare': Is Germany's time as one of football's dominant teams over? Read our analysis following Paraguay's shock win.

Penalty shootout: Morocco showcased their credentials by defeating the Netherlands to progress to the final 16. Read more.

Next generation: Move over Messi and Ronaldo, these youngsters are football's newest stars.

WORLD HEADLINES

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How rescuers search for earthquake survivors

From dogs to sound detectors, rescuers are using a range of methods to reach Venezuelans who are still alive.

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Manhunt after bomb injures Ukraine oligarch in Monaco

Vadym Yermolaiev and his partner are in critical condition, and their 13-year-old son was injured, according to reports.

What we know so far >

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Security deployed in South Africa ahead of protests

Demonstrations are marking an unofficial deadline set by campaigners for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.

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Actress Daveigh Chase's cause of death was Aids

Officials also listed "chronic polysubstance use" under "other significant conditions", and ruled her death to be "natural".

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WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping numbers

The exchange of usernames will be rolled out to the platform's three billion account holders over the next few months, it said.

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NEWS FROM THE UK

Defence spending: The PM has set out a delayed plan to commit an extra £15bn of funding for the armed forces. We'll bring you the details as we get them.

Refugees: Once they start earning, people granted asylum face having to pay back £10,000 ($13,225), under government plans.

Retired at 40: How one couple took packed lunches to work every day, didn't use their heating and managed to save £1m.

BEYOND THE HEADLINES

The secrecy around Kim Jong Un's mother - and her controversial bloodline