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Oil Prices Rise as Trump Threatens Iran Over Stalled Peace Talks

Global oil prices increased following US President Donald Trump's warning that "the clock is ticking" for Iran to agree to a peace deal. Energy markets remain volatile after Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, in response to US and Israeli strikes.

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Nottingham University Hospitals Trust Apologises for Staff Accessing Victims' Medical Records

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Indian Film Union Boycotts Ranveer Singh Over Don 3 Exit, Citing £3.4 Million Loss

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Ofgem Warns Seven Million Households Face Higher Bills Without Direct Debit Switch

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Kingsbury Water Park Death: Teenage Girl Drowns in River Tame Incident

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UK and Poland Sign Defence Treaty, Analysts Question Practical Impact Beyond Migration

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Junior Slater, 12, Drowns in River Ribble as Water Safety Warnings Issued

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Italian Supreme Court Upholds Hotel's Right to Deny Tap Water to Restaurant Guest

Italy's highest court has ruled that a five-star hotel in the Dolomites was not obligated to provide tap water to a diner, dismissing claims of consumer rights violations and emotional distress.

Five Villagers Rescued After Seven Days Trapped in Flooded Laos Gold Mine Cave

Ghana Welcomes Pope Leo XIV's Apology for Catholic Church's Historical Role in Slavery

South Korean Police Arrest YouTuber for Allegedly Defaming Actor Kim Soo-hyun with AI Evidence

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Lillianna Tomlinson Named After Drowning in River Tame Near Kingsbury Water Park

Kingsbury School confirms the death of 16-year-old pupil Lillianna Tomlinson, who drowned in the River Tame near Kingsbury Water Park. Her death follows a series of similar fatalities across England during a heatwave, prompting renewed warnings about unsupervised open water.

Hundreds of Dead Catsharks, Other Fish Discarded in Fishing By-Catch, Wash Ashore on Welsh Beaches

Sir Tony Blair's 'Radical Centre' Vision Dismissed by Labour Figures

Sheffield Shooting: Shanice Brookes Identified as Victim, Three Arrested in Murder Inquiry

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US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites and Boats Near Bandar Abbas Amid Ceasefire

The United States military has conducted new strikes on southern Iran, targeting missile sites and vessels attempting to deploy mines, despite an ongoing ceasefire. These actions follow US-Israeli strikes in February which initiated the current regional conflict.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Expects Iran Truce Deal Today, Oil Prices Fall

Saudi Arabia Scales Back Vision 2030 Megaprojects Amid Financial Constraints, Regional Conflict

Oil Prices Fall as Trump Hints at US-Iran Peace Deal, Strait of Hormuz Reopening

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Ukraine Urges European Union to Broker Russia Peace Talks as US Mediation Falters

Kyiv is pressing the European Union to initiate negotiations with Moscow to end the conflict, following the apparent stagnation of US-led peace efforts. EU foreign ministers are set to discuss potential mediation roles, including the appointment of an envoy, at an informal gathering in Cyprus.

Moscow Threatens Further Kyiv Strikes After Weekend Barrage Kills Four, Injures 100

Russian Jets Intercept RAF Spy Plane Over Black Sea, UK Defence Ministry Reports

RAF Jet Carrying Defence Secretary Suffers Signal Jamming Near Russian Border

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Ofgem Announces Typical UK Annual Energy Bills Will Rise by £221 From 1 July

Ofgem has announced a 13% increase in the energy price cap, pushing typical annual bills to £1,862 from 1 July. This rise, affecting 33 million households, is directly attributed to soaring wholesale oil and gas costs following the US-Israel war with Iran.

Treasury Committee Inquiry Reveals 52,000 Graduates Did Not Understand Student Loan Terms

UK Dairy Farmers Face Existential Threat as Milk Prices Fall Below Production Costs

Education Secretary Orders Competition Watchdog Probe into Hidden Childcare Charges

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Andy Burnham Rebukes Sir Tony Blair Over Inequality Critique, Calls for New Labour Reassessment

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has criticised former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair's recent essay, arguing it fundamentally misunderstands contemporary British politics by neglecting the profound impact of inequality. Sir Tony's commentary urged Labour to resist a leftward shift, advocating for a 'radical centre' approach.

Oil Prices Rise as Trump Threatens Iran Over Stalled Peace Talks

Nottingham University Hospitals Trust Apologises for Staff Accessing Victims' Medical Records

Indian Film Union Boycotts Ranveer Singh Over Don 3 Exit, Citing £3.4 Million Loss

Ofgem Warns Seven Million Households Face Higher Bills Without Direct Debit Switch

Kingsbury Water Park Death: Teenage Girl Drowns in River Tame Incident

UK and Poland Sign Defence Treaty, Analysts Question Practical Impact Beyond Migration

Junior Slater, 12, Drowns in River Ribble as Water Safety Warnings Issued

World

Italian Supreme Court Upholds Hotel's Right to Deny Tap Water to Restaurant Guest

Five Villagers Rescued After Seven Days Trapped in Flooded Laos Gold Mine Cave

Ghana Welcomes Pope Leo XIV's Apology for Catholic Church's Historical Role in Slavery

South Korean Police Arrest YouTuber for Allegedly Defaming Actor Kim Soo-hyun with AI Evidence

UK

Lillianna Tomlinson Named After Drowning in River Tame Near Kingsbury Water Park

Hundreds of Dead Catsharks, Other Fish Discarded in Fishing By-Catch, Wash Ashore on Welsh Beaches

Sir Tony Blair's 'Radical Centre' Vision Dismissed by Labour Figures

Sheffield Shooting: Shanice Brookes Identified as Victim, Three Arrested in Murder Inquiry

Middle East

US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites and Boats Near Bandar Abbas Amid Ceasefire

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Expects Iran Truce Deal Today, Oil Prices Fall

Saudi Arabia Scales Back Vision 2030 Megaprojects Amid Financial Constraints, Regional Conflict

Oil Prices Fall as Trump Hints at US-Iran Peace Deal, Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Ukraine War

Ukraine Urges European Union to Broker Russia Peace Talks as US Mediation Falters

Moscow Threatens Further Kyiv Strikes After Weekend Barrage Kills Four, Injures 100

Russian Jets Intercept RAF Spy Plane Over Black Sea, UK Defence Ministry Reports

RAF Jet Carrying Defence Secretary Suffers Signal Jamming Near Russian Border

Business

Ofgem Announces Typical UK Annual Energy Bills Will Rise by £221 From 1 July

Treasury Committee Inquiry Reveals 52,000 Graduates Did Not Understand Student Loan Terms

UK Dairy Farmers Face Existential Threat as Milk Prices Fall Below Production Costs

Education Secretary Orders Competition Watchdog Probe into Hidden Childcare Charges

Politics

Andy Burnham Rebukes Sir Tony Blair Over Inequality Critique, Calls for New Labour Reassessment

Mobuoy Landfill Clean-Up Lacks Timeline and Funding Guarantee, Northern Ireland Politicians Warn

England's Resident Doctors Announce Four-Day Strike, Marking 16th Walkout Over Pay

Chinese Dissident Dong Guangping Detained in South Korea After Sea Escape

Oil Prices Rise as Trump Threatens Iran Over Stalled Peace Talks

Nottingham University Hospitals Trust Apologises for Staff Accessing Victims' Medical Records

Indian Film Union Boycotts Ranveer Singh Over Don 3 Exit, Citing £3.4 Million Loss

Ofgem Warns Seven Million Households Face Higher Bills Without Direct Debit Switch

Kingsbury Water Park Death: Teenage Girl Drowns in River Tame Incident

UK and Poland Sign Defence Treaty, Analysts Question Practical Impact Beyond Migration

Junior Slater, 12, Drowns in River Ribble as Water Safety Warnings Issued

World

Italian Supreme Court Upholds Hotel's Right to Deny Tap Water to Restaurant Guest

Five Villagers Rescued After Seven Days Trapped in Flooded Laos Gold Mine Cave

Ghana Welcomes Pope Leo XIV's Apology for Catholic Church's Historical Role in Slavery

South Korean Police Arrest YouTuber for Allegedly Defaming Actor Kim Soo-hyun with AI Evidence

UK

Lillianna Tomlinson Named After Drowning in River Tame Near Kingsbury Water Park

Hundreds of Dead Catsharks, Other Fish Discarded in Fishing By-Catch, Wash Ashore on Welsh Beaches

Sir Tony Blair's 'Radical Centre' Vision Dismissed by Labour Figures

Sheffield Shooting: Shanice Brookes Identified as Victim, Three Arrested in Murder Inquiry

Middle East

US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites and Boats Near Bandar Abbas Amid Ceasefire

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Expects Iran Truce Deal Today, Oil Prices Fall

Saudi Arabia Scales Back Vision 2030 Megaprojects Amid Financial Constraints, Regional Conflict

Oil Prices Fall as Trump Hints at US-Iran Peace Deal, Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Ukraine War

Ukraine Urges European Union to Broker Russia Peace Talks as US Mediation Falters

Moscow Threatens Further Kyiv Strikes After Weekend Barrage Kills Four, Injures 100

Russian Jets Intercept RAF Spy Plane Over Black Sea, UK Defence Ministry Reports

RAF Jet Carrying Defence Secretary Suffers Signal Jamming Near Russian Border

Business

Ofgem Announces Typical UK Annual Energy Bills Will Rise by £221 From 1 July

Treasury Committee Inquiry Reveals 52,000 Graduates Did Not Understand Student Loan Terms

UK Dairy Farmers Face Existential Threat as Milk Prices Fall Below Production Costs

Education Secretary Orders Competition Watchdog Probe into Hidden Childcare Charges

Politics

Andy Burnham Rebukes Sir Tony Blair Over Inequality Critique, Calls for New Labour Reassessment

Mobuoy Landfill Clean-Up Lacks Timeline and Funding Guarantee, Northern Ireland Politicians Warn

England's Resident Doctors Announce Four-Day Strike, Marking 16th Walkout Over Pay

Chinese Dissident Dong Guangping Detained in South Korea After Sea Escape