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The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement came into effect on Wednesday, removing or reducing tariffs on 99% of Indian exports to the UK and 90% of UK goods imported by India. The deal is expected to boost sectors like textiles, leather, and automobiles, while US senators introduced a bill to impose 100% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases.
Border checks between Gibraltar and Spain were lifted on Wednesday under a new treaty signed between the EU and the UK, integrating Gibraltar into the Schengen area. The agreement, hailed as a new era, is expected to bring economic benefits to the region, with thousands of cross-border workers facing smoother daily commutes.
The interim US-Iran ceasefire has collapsed, leading to renewed airstrikes, Iranian retaliation, and threats to close strategic straits. President Trump has escalated rhetoric, proposing and quickly abandoning a toll plan for the Strait of Hormuz, while global oil prices rise. The conflict has renewed discussions in Washington about regime change, with diplomatic efforts failing to secure concessions.
Officials have confirmed that seven of the 13 people killed in wildfires in Almería province, Spain, were British nationals. A British survivor described his escape as flames moved at 20 kilometres per hour, while nearly 1,500 people were evacuated.
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has approved the sale of Tasmania's largest farm, Rushy Lagoon, to Gresham House for more than $100 million. The company plans to plant 12 million radiata pines, continue cattle grazing, and explore tourism, with $69 million in backing from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
UK counter-terrorism police are treating the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe as a targeted attack, with a 28-year-old man rearrested on terrorism-related suspicions. Devon and Cornwall police initially said the investigation was not being treated as terrorism or politically motivated. Politicians have urged restraint in commenting on the case.
Ethiopia's National Dialogue Conference is set to open on July 15 in Addis Ababa, bringing together around 4,000 participants from across the country and the diaspora. The event aims to address political, social, and economic fault lines through grassroots-driven discussions guided by eight pillars.
British MPs have spoken out about the daily reality of death threats and abuse, with Reform UK calling for full security for lawmakers after the murder of Sir David Amess. Data reported by The Guardian shows a rise in reported crimes against MPs, with female and minority MPs disproportionately targeted.
Universities across the UK are cutting thousands of academic posts in humanities and social sciences, with language departments particularly hard hit. The British Academy warns of a crisis for social mobility and skills, while former education ministers call the cuts a missed opportunity.
De Beers has announced a two-year pause in production at South Africa's largest diamond mine, Venetia, citing tough trading conditions and pressure from lab-grown gems. The mine accounts for over 40% of the country's annual diamond output and employs about 4,400 staff.
The Home Office plans to continue returning asylum seekers to France under the 'one in one out' scheme despite a High Court ruling that the policy on trafficking protections is unlawful. The judgment found the home secretary's decision to reduce protections was unlawful, but the Home Office has indicated removals will proceed.
Former UK Conservative minister and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Dartmoor with serious injuries. Police have launched a murder investigation, with counterterrorism officers now leading the inquiry after a 28-year-old man was arrested and later rearrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.
President Lee Jae Myung met Britain's Princess Anne in Seoul on Tuesday, expressing that South Koreans had been waiting for her visit. The three-day trip also included a shipyard visit and a meeting with the first lady on child protection.
Iran's foreign ministry has condemned Britain's move to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a security threat, calling it 'unjustified' and 'irresponsible.' The UK government proscribed the IRGC under fast-tracked legislation following attacks on the Jewish community and Iranian dissidents, with breaches punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
At a summit of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, Ukraine's allies announced new military support, including 16 Rafale jets, a license to produce Aster missiles, and the establishment of an anti-ballistic missile coalition. The UK also signed up to a €60bn EU defence loan scheme, while Germany pledged €90 million for Ukrainian long-range drones.
South Korea's Minimum Wage Commission saw labor and management reduce their gap to just 600 won in negotiations for next year's hourly minimum wage. Labor proposed 11,150 won, management 10,550 won, with a final decision required by mid-July.
Firefighters continue to battle a major wildfire in France's historic Fontainebleau forest, which has scorched at least 1,900 hectares and forced the evacuation of around 1,000 people. At least two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson, and French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to replant the forest.
The United Nations has described Sudan's humanitarian situation as the world's worst emergency, with at least 59,000 civilians killed and 14 million displaced since 2024. In a separate development, a Sudanese court has sentenced RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo to death in absentia. Other African stories include South African businessman Matlala withdrawing from a corruption plea deal and a Zimbabwe housing project earning parliamentary praise.
Princess Anne visited the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan to honor British and Commonwealth service members killed in the Korean War, marking the 75th anniversary of the Battles of Imjin River and Gapyeong. She laid a wreath, met with South Korean veterans, and is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on President Lee Jae Myung.
Australia's internet regulator, eSafety, has found significant gaps in how major tech platforms tackle online sexual extortion and child sexual exploitation. The regulator received over 2,000 complaints about sexual extortion in six months, with young men aged 18–24 most affected, and criticized companies for not deploying available detection technologies.