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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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Sadiq Khan Blocks £50 Million Metropolitan Police AI Contract with Palantir

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Waymo Halts Robotaxi Operations in Five US Cities After Vehicles Enter Flooded Roads

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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Risk Elevated to 'Very High' by World Health Organisation

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Environment Agency Identifies 28 Massive Illegal Waste Sites Across England

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Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage Accused of Intimidating Conduct at Wigan Cafe Visit

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Andrew Crowley Receives Suspended Sentence for Fraudulent Antique Sales Attempt at Sotheby's

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Oxford Scientists Develop New Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine, Clinical Trials Expected in Months

Scientists at Oxford University are developing a new vaccine against the rare Bundibugyo Ebola species, which has caused 177 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization has elevated the risk level, prompting urgent development, with clinical trials anticipated within two to three months.

Turkish Court Nullifies Opposition Leadership Election, Tightening Erdoğan's Grip on Power

South Korean Police Seek Arrest Warrant for YouTuber Over Faked Actor Defamation Evidence

US Indicts Raúl Castro for 1966 Downing of Civilian Planes, Cuba Faces Fuel Blockade

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Andy Burnham Calls for Further Reduction in UK Net Migration, Citing Constituent Concerns

Labour's Makerfield by-election candidate, Andy Burnham, stated that UK net migration 'needs to fall further' following new government figures showing a near halving since 2024. He noted that voters in his constituency had 'raised their concerns about immigration', and expressed support for the broad direction of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposals to tighten settlement rules.

Rick Parker Detained in Secure Unit After Killing Mother Helen Harrison in Market Weighton

Nigel Farage Issued County Court Judgment for £9,400 Unpaid Debt

Bristol Central MP Carla Denyer Takes Leave for Burnout Recovery

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Iran Expands Claims Over Strait of Hormuz, Demands Transit Authorisation

Iran has asserted expanded military oversight over 22,000 sq km of the Strait of Hormuz, including Omani and Emirati territorial waters, demanding coordination for all transit. The UAE has dismissed these claims as baseless, as the US and its Gulf allies reject Iran's attempts to control the vital shipping lane.

Hundreds of Gaza Flotilla Activists Face Deportation After Israeli Detention, UK Summons Diplomat

EasyJet Chief Confirms Summer Flights Unaffected by Jet Fuel Availability Amid Iran War

UK Finalises £3.7 Billion Trade Agreement with Six Gulf States

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Reform MS Cai Parry-Jones Demands Removal of Ukraine Flag From Welsh Parliament

Reform Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones has called for the removal of the Ukrainian flag from outside the Welsh Parliament, labelling its display as 'virtue signalling'. He advocates for an equal representation of Welsh and Union flags on the Senedd estate, aligning with national party leader Nigel Farage's stance against flying foreign flags on public buildings.

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

Lithuania's President and Prime Minister Shelter During Vilnius Drone Alert

Estonia Confirms NATO Jet Shot Down Suspected Ukrainian Drone Over Its Territory

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Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters Apologises for 'Lower Value Human Capital' Automation Remarks

Standard Chartered chief executive Bill Winters has issued an apology after referring to employees whose roles are susceptible to AI replacement as 'lower value human capital' during a recent conference. Winters's comments, made while discussing anticipated job reductions due to automation, have drawn criticism, prompting him to clarify his stance and express regret for the wording.

Prediction Markets: US Men Lose Millions on Geopolitical Bets, Insiders Profit

Donald Trump Disclosures Show Thousands of Trades Valued at Millions Before Presidency

Morrisons to Close 100 Convenience Stores, Blames Government Policies for Rising Costs

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Liberal Democrats Select Jake Austin to Contest Makerfield By-Election on 18 June

The Liberal Democrats have named Councillor Jake Austin as their candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election, scheduled for Thursday, 18 June. Austin, a Wigan native who currently represents Hazel Grove in Stockport, will contend for the Greater Manchester constituency seat left vacant by Labour MP Josh Simons' resignation.

Oil Prices Rise as Trump Threatens Iran Over Stalled Peace Talks

Sadiq Khan Blocks £50 Million Metropolitan Police AI Contract with Palantir

Waymo Halts Robotaxi Operations in Five US Cities After Vehicles Enter Flooded Roads

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Risk Elevated to 'Very High' by World Health Organisation

Environment Agency Identifies 28 Massive Illegal Waste Sites Across England

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage Accused of Intimidating Conduct at Wigan Cafe Visit

Andrew Crowley Receives Suspended Sentence for Fraudulent Antique Sales Attempt at Sotheby's

World

Oxford Scientists Develop New Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine, Clinical Trials Expected in Months

Turkish Court Nullifies Opposition Leadership Election, Tightening Erdoğan's Grip on Power

South Korean Police Seek Arrest Warrant for YouTuber Over Faked Actor Defamation Evidence

US Indicts Raúl Castro for 1966 Downing of Civilian Planes, Cuba Faces Fuel Blockade

UK

Andy Burnham Calls for Further Reduction in UK Net Migration, Citing Constituent Concerns

Rick Parker Detained in Secure Unit After Killing Mother Helen Harrison in Market Weighton

Nigel Farage Issued County Court Judgment for £9,400 Unpaid Debt

Bristol Central MP Carla Denyer Takes Leave for Burnout Recovery

Middle East

Iran Expands Claims Over Strait of Hormuz, Demands Transit Authorisation

Hundreds of Gaza Flotilla Activists Face Deportation After Israeli Detention, UK Summons Diplomat

EasyJet Chief Confirms Summer Flights Unaffected by Jet Fuel Availability Amid Iran War

UK Finalises £3.7 Billion Trade Agreement with Six Gulf States

Ukraine War

Reform MS Cai Parry-Jones Demands Removal of Ukraine Flag From Welsh Parliament

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

Lithuania's President and Prime Minister Shelter During Vilnius Drone Alert

Estonia Confirms NATO Jet Shot Down Suspected Ukrainian Drone Over Its Territory

Business

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters Apologises for 'Lower Value Human Capital' Automation Remarks

Prediction Markets: US Men Lose Millions on Geopolitical Bets, Insiders Profit

Donald Trump Disclosures Show Thousands of Trades Valued at Millions Before Presidency

Morrisons to Close 100 Convenience Stores, Blames Government Policies for Rising Costs

Politics

Liberal Democrats Select Jake Austin to Contest Makerfield By-Election on 18 June

Green Party Faces Scrutiny as Nine London By-Elections Cost Taxpayers £250,000

Jess Phillips Condemns "Unduly Lenient" Youth Sentences for Fordingbridge Teenage Rapists

US Sanctions Tanzanian Police Official Faustine Jackson Mafwele Over Activist Torture Claims

Oil Prices Rise as Trump Threatens Iran Over Stalled Peace Talks

Sadiq Khan Blocks £50 Million Metropolitan Police AI Contract with Palantir

Waymo Halts Robotaxi Operations in Five US Cities After Vehicles Enter Flooded Roads

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Risk Elevated to 'Very High' by World Health Organisation

Environment Agency Identifies 28 Massive Illegal Waste Sites Across England

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage Accused of Intimidating Conduct at Wigan Cafe Visit

Andrew Crowley Receives Suspended Sentence for Fraudulent Antique Sales Attempt at Sotheby's

World

Oxford Scientists Develop New Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine, Clinical Trials Expected in Months

Turkish Court Nullifies Opposition Leadership Election, Tightening Erdoğan's Grip on Power

South Korean Police Seek Arrest Warrant for YouTuber Over Faked Actor Defamation Evidence

US Indicts Raúl Castro for 1966 Downing of Civilian Planes, Cuba Faces Fuel Blockade

UK

Andy Burnham Calls for Further Reduction in UK Net Migration, Citing Constituent Concerns

Rick Parker Detained in Secure Unit After Killing Mother Helen Harrison in Market Weighton

Nigel Farage Issued County Court Judgment for £9,400 Unpaid Debt

Bristol Central MP Carla Denyer Takes Leave for Burnout Recovery

Middle East

Iran Expands Claims Over Strait of Hormuz, Demands Transit Authorisation

Hundreds of Gaza Flotilla Activists Face Deportation After Israeli Detention, UK Summons Diplomat

EasyJet Chief Confirms Summer Flights Unaffected by Jet Fuel Availability Amid Iran War

UK Finalises £3.7 Billion Trade Agreement with Six Gulf States

Ukraine War

Reform MS Cai Parry-Jones Demands Removal of Ukraine Flag From Welsh Parliament

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

Lithuania's President and Prime Minister Shelter During Vilnius Drone Alert

Estonia Confirms NATO Jet Shot Down Suspected Ukrainian Drone Over Its Territory

Business

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters Apologises for 'Lower Value Human Capital' Automation Remarks

Prediction Markets: US Men Lose Millions on Geopolitical Bets, Insiders Profit

Donald Trump Disclosures Show Thousands of Trades Valued at Millions Before Presidency

Morrisons to Close 100 Convenience Stores, Blames Government Policies for Rising Costs

Politics

Liberal Democrats Select Jake Austin to Contest Makerfield By-Election on 18 June

Green Party Faces Scrutiny as Nine London By-Elections Cost Taxpayers £250,000

Jess Phillips Condemns "Unduly Lenient" Youth Sentences for Fordingbridge Teenage Rapists

US Sanctions Tanzanian Police Official Faustine Jackson Mafwele Over Activist Torture Claims