An American F-15 was downed near Iran. US special forces launched a search operation for a missing crew member, while the authorities in Tehran offered a reward for information. Washington is weighing its response as the risk of wider regional tension rises.
One US crew member was rescued and another remains missing after an F‑15E came down over central Iran. Wreckage markings point to a unit based at RAF Lakenheath. Officials are investigating the cause as search efforts continue.
An American F-15E was downed over southwestern Iran during a mission. One crew member was rescued and treated; a search continues for the other. Iranian outlets published debris photos. Officials are also examining reports that a second US aircraft crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.
Middle East turmoil has pushed up energy prices and shares, giving bosses at Shell, BP, Centrica and Harbour Energy large paper gains while households face higher bills. The contrast has drawn criticism, amid growing fears that UK homes and businesses could face fuel rationing.
US forces have recovered one crew member after an F‑15E was lost during operations in the region, with a search under way for the second. Surveillance and special forces assets are scouring the area as tensions with Tehran rise; the jet is from RAF Lakenheath.
A US fighter jet was downed over Iran, sparking a search for its two-person crew; one has been rescued. Iranian state-linked reports said local forces brought it down. The US president condemned the incident and urged raising defence spending to $1.5tn.
A fitness app has exposed identities and locations of about 500 UK military personnel at sensitive sites, with posts since Jan 2026 revealing routines and roles, including near the nuclear fleet’s base. Officials face pressure to restrict app use in secure areas and tighten digital security rules.
A lottery ticket holder forfeited a £10.6m jackpot after missing the claim deadline. Under the rules, the unclaimed prize will be allocated to good causes, with the full amount going to charity.
The PM faces a row over aligning UK food rules with the EU, which may require marmalade to be sold as “citrus marmalade”. Critics warn of lost control; supporters say alignment would cut red tape and ease trade with Europe. Ministers are considering the labelling change.
US forces launched a search-and-rescue after an F‑15 went down over southern Iran. One crew member was recovered; the hunt for the second continues, with teams aiming to reach them before local authorities. A rescue helicopter reportedly withdrew after encountering resistance.
Starmer pivots towards closer EU alignment after Trump’s remarks strained trust. He seeks a defence and economic pact to bolster Western security and growth, prioritises a summer summit, aims to help reopen a key maritime strait, and signals he will resist US pressure where UK‑EU interests align.
Ed Miliband is set to approve a major North Sea gasfield to bolster energy security amid regional tensions. The move would expand domestic supply and could create jobs, but critics say it conflicts with climate pledges and risks locking in fossil fuels.
A Hull funeral director, Robert Bush, admitted storing remains for months, giving families incorrect ashes, and pocketing cremation fees and funeral plan money. Police found dozens of uncremated remains. He faces jail, with investigators fearing many more families may have been affected.
Macron rebuked Trump for undermining Nato, urging seriousness and stability after erratic remarks, including threats of military action against Iran. He said the alliance relies on daily commitment, not slogans, and warned that careless words erode trust among members.
Marks & Spencer condemned a surge in retail crime, rebuking Sadiq Khan and Labour for weak enforcement. It called for tougher policing, transparency on outcomes, more prosecutions and better protection for staff, as retailers prepare for potential disruption this weekend.
Tickets for the 2026 World Cup final are set to cost up to £8,000, despite earlier assurances they would be capped near £1,174. The steep rise leaves supporters facing premium prices and prompts scrutiny of the event’s pricing policy.
A Hull funeral director admitted giving families the wrong ashes and failing to store remains correctly, affecting dozens. The court heard of widespread mismanagement at the parlour. Relatives demand accountability; sentencing is awaited as regulators review industry safeguards.
A funeral director admitted in court to offences at his business, including failing to care for remains and giving families incorrect ashes. Relatives called for a lengthy prison term as the judge considered sentencing.
Charles III will privately press Trump on his state visit to stick with Nato and the UK–US security pact, highlighting the alliance’s value for European‑US stability. He aims to avoid a public row over any exit talk while creating space to improve relations with the PM.
Wes Streeting says he won’t yield to what he calls absurd demands by NHS resident doctors, insisting his 4.9% pay offer stands. He accuses the BMA of stalling and warns a proposed six-day strike could cost taxpayers £250m. He says pay would be 35.2% higher on average than four years ago.