After Tehran rejected a proposed peace plan, the US president issued a stern warning, signalling tougher sanctions and possible further measures. Washington says the offer would ease tensions if accepted, but diplomats fear talks could stall.
A senior US lawmaker says Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor should travel to America to give evidence about his links to Jeffrey Epstein, urging him to treat testifying as a public service. The intervention increases pressure on him amid ongoing scrutiny of the association.
A teenager, influenced by misogynistic online content, killed his mother after seeking guidance from an AI chatbot. The case has raised concerns over safeguarding, the risks of unfiltered AI systems, and has prompted renewed calls for tighter online safety rules and oversight.
NS&I has misplaced funds for about 37,000 customers, leaving taxpayers likely to cover roughly £400m. The Treasury is investigating record‑keeping and payout failures. Compensation is expected and system fixes are planned to restore confidence in the state-backed saver.
Iran rejected a US ceasefire plan sent via intermediaries, proposing its own five-point blueprint and indicating operations would continue for now. Washington said talks remain open, focused on de-escalation, regional security and nuclear issues, amid concern over key energy routes.
The UK will lead a NATO maritime taskforce next month aboard a German frigate after failing to have a Royal Navy ship available. Ministers face criticism that cuts have left fleets overstretched, prompting warnings from MPs and former chiefs over readiness and credibility.
Luke Littler visited England’s training camp, sharing throwing tips with Jude Bellingham and teammates. He received a personalised shirt and encouraged the squad to hit their target at the World Cup as preparations intensified.
Kemi Badenoch vowed to legislate to make biological sex explicit in law, protecting single‑sex spaces for women in areas such as healthcare and prisons. She says the change would give providers legal clarity and criticised Labour’s approach.
Western officials report a major European power has sent drones, medicines and food to Iran, the first clear sign of military support. The shipments deepen ties and could expand Iran’s capabilities. Tehran denies related claims about contacts over a previous US deal.
A former Conservative ex‑justice minister told a court he used drugs and attended drug‑fuelled parties, saying first‑hand experience informed his policy work. Police reportedly found related items at his home. He denies wrongdoing and the hearing continues.
NS&I faces scrutiny over estate payouts, with bereaved families reporting delays, errors and underpayments. Thousands of complaints have built up, prompting demands for intervention and redress. The state-backed bank cites stringent checks and staffing constraints.
Washington has deployed elite paratroops to the Gulf for a potential operation to secure Kharg Island, a strategic oil hub. The president claims pressure has already shifted the leadership’s position. Talks are ongoing, but rapid‑deployment units are primed if required.
Reeves is preparing targeted help for low‑income households facing higher energy bills, ruling out a repeat of the 2022 blanket scheme. Critics say the plan could shift costs to middle earners via taxes or charges. Ministers are assessing funding options before winter.
Security guard Nathan Newby is to receive the George Medal after averting a planned attack at St James’s Hospital in Leeds. He approached a man with an explosive device, spoke to him and offered a hug, persuading him to stand down and protecting staff, patients and visitors.
US forces are concentrating in the Gulf ahead of a White House deadline, with about 3,000 airborne troops and 2,200 Marines deploying. The move is billed as securing the Strait of Hormuz and keeping trade flowing, nudging oil prices higher as regional capitals ready contingency plans.
The US is preparing to deploy airborne units to the Gulf as regional incidents intensify. Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne could move within days to protect assets and shipping. Donald Trump says talks with Tehran continue, even as exchanges across the region have expanded.
Fans are angry at the £90 price of the new England replica shirt, questioning the cost ahead of the summer tournament. A backlash online has prompted calls for a rethink, citing cost‑of‑living pressures and urging fairer pricing for adults and children.
VW is considering a move into defence manufacturing via a partnership with Israel’s Rafael, repurposing a struggling Lower Saxony plant to protect thousands of jobs. The tie-up would supply European buyers with air-defence components, subject to political sign-off and board approval.
Ministers are urged to suspend funding to France intended to curb Channel crossings. Reform wants the current agreement scrapped and about £700m returned, saying any future payments should depend on crossings being halted.
A patient has been awarded the George Medal after preventing an attack at St James’s Hospital, Leeds. He calmly spoke to and embraced a man who was threatening the maternity unit, persuading him to give up, and enabling officers to secure the area without casualties.
UK motorists have paid an extra £307m as petrol prices jump, driven by a Middle East crisis pushing crude above $100 and threatening key shipping lanes. The chancellor warned of a “significant” economic hit but announced no new relief for households, with pump prices around 146.4p a litre.