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Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has again called on President Bola Tinubu to resign or not seek re-election over his handling of insecurity, citing the Oyo school abduction. The Presidency, through spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, dismissed the call as misplaced, citing constitutional processes and security progress.
Britain has scrapped a £45 million programme that aimed to help one million girls across Africa, Asia and the Middle East access higher education. The decision, announced just two years after the programme was launched, has drawn criticism from Labour MP Bambos Charalambous and development groups, who say it undermines the government's stated commitment to women and girls.
Britain and the European Union have imposed sanctions on Russian scientists and research institutes allegedly involved in developing chemical weapons, including toxins linked to the death of Alexei Navalny. The measures follow Western accusations that Moscow violated the Chemical Weapons Convention, while Russian officials maintain Navalny died of natural causes.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has added 9,909 Indian Army servicemen to its casualty records, correcting a historical omission that left them uncommemorated for over a century. Most died from injuries away from the battlefield and were previously denied war grave status due to rulings by the British Indian Government. The initiative follows years of research digitizing records at Lahore Museum.
Russian officials, including Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova and the Foreign Intelligence Service, have accused the United Kingdom of directing Ukrainian terror attacks, specifically citing a drone strike on the Siege of Sevastopol panorama. Zakharova also linked Ukrainian President Zelensky's announced 40-day operation to what she called the Kiev regime's terrorist nature.
Liberia has charged five individuals and a logistics company over the seizure of about 237.6 kilograms of cocaine at Roberts International Airport. The case, valued at over US$19 million, has also led to a Senate hearing and a presidential investigation, with attention on a previously dismissed airport official known as 'US Marshall.'
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has come under scrutiny over his outside earnings, including a £270,000 payment from a gold bullion company, while facing a standards investigation over a £5m gift. As a new rival party positions itself as a purer populist alternative, questions mount over whether his anti-establishment image can withstand the pressure.
Ocado co-founder Tim Steiner will step down as chief executive in 2028 and remain in a founder role for another year. The announcement follows shareholder unrest and a decline in the company's share price, with reports of boardroom tensions and succession planning.
A Scottish village chosen for a major AI datacentre project faces local opposition as residents claim promises of jobs and community funding are misleading. The SNP has passed a motion to freeze new datacentres, potentially affecting the UK’s AI strategy.
Sky has agreed to buy ITV's broadcasting and streaming operations for £1.6bn, combining the UK's largest free-to-air commercial broadcaster with its biggest subscription TV service. The deal, which excludes ITV Studios, is expected to face regulatory scrutiny and includes significant spending commitments from Sky.
Nigel Farage faces a possible second parliamentary standards investigation after a newspaper reported he failed to declare benefits from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster and cryptocurrency investor. The government has announced new rules on overseas political donations amid the controversy.
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis has urged Andy Burnham, expected to become UK prime minister, to commit to a trajectory towards Nato's 3.5% of GDP defence spending target. Reports detail a £4.7bn funding gap in the defence investment plan and Treasury's lack of analysis on trade-offs, while Nato's chief expresses confidence in Burnham's commitment.
Charles Leclerc won the British Grand Prix after late-race safety car confusion, which the FIA attributed to a software error. The safety car failed to pull in as expected, denying fans a potential restart finish. Kimi Antonelli's championship lead was cut after he finished 16th.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is under scrutiny after reports that he received undeclared support from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, before becoming an MP. Labour has asked the Electoral Commission to investigate, while Reform says the support was personal gifts and no rules were broken.
Cameron Myers continued his remarkable season by winning the Bowerman Mile at the Eugene Diamond League in 3:46.06, breaking the Oceania record and beating Olympic bronze medallist Yared Nuguse. The 20-year-old's second major win in a week, following his 1,500m record in Paris, has cemented his status as a leading middle-distance talent ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
In his first interview since announcing his resignation, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that his successor must devote as much time to international diplomacy as he did, arguing domestic and foreign affairs are inseparable. Andy Burnham, the sole candidate to lead the Labour Party, has promised to focus on domestic priorities, while US Vice President JD Vance expressed hope that Britain's next leader can deliver structural change.
The United States celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence this weekend, with President Donald Trump speaking at Mount Rushmore and festivities planned nationwide. However, celebrations have been disrupted by a severe heatwave on the East Coast, and the milestone comes amid deep political divisions, as reflected in commentary from American and European media.
A dangerous heat wave sweeping the central and eastern US forced cancellations of Fourth of July events in Washington, Philadelphia, and other cities, while power grid operators warned of record demand. Officials urged millions of Americans under heat alerts to take precautions as temperatures soared.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described his resignation as Labour leader and PM as an 'intensely personal' decision, taken with family. He will remain caretaker until a successor is chosen, with Andy Burnham widely expected to take over. The resignation follows a period of controversies and policy U-turns, though a Channel 4 analysis notes the government has kept many pledges.
Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of US independence with a call for Americans to welcome and protect immigrants, while visiting Lampedusa to highlight the plight of migrants crossing the Mediterranean. He also urged European leaders to do more for those fleeing war and poverty.