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Andy Burnham has pledged to ease cost of living pressures if he becomes prime minister, including cutting business rates for some high street businesses, de-privatising water and energy companies, and making bus travel free for 16- to 18-year-olds. The promises come as a detailed opinion poll suggests radical policies could help Labour retain its majority at the next election.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has rejected US criticism over defence spending, while President Petr Pavel has filed a complaint against his exclusion from the NATO summit. The dispute highlights internal tensions over Czechia's NATO commitments.
Russia has signaled readiness to facilitate a comprehensive long-term agreement between Iran and the United States, and to support related UN Security Council efforts. Russian diplomats cite their updated collective security concept for the Persian Gulf and recent ceasefire understandings as evidence of progress.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is facing a fresh complaint to the parliamentary standards commissioner over his lobbying of the Bank of England to abandon its digital pound plans, as reported by The Guardian. The complaint follows separate scrutiny of a £5m gift from crypto investor Christopher Harborne, who has also registered to vote in the UK amid potential changes to donation rules.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has formally apologised in Parliament for the British state's role in the forced adoption of an estimated 185,000 babies born to unmarried mothers between 1949 and 1976. The government also announced £4 million in funding to improve access to adoption records and mental health support for those affected.
A UK court has ordered the Financial Conduct Authority to partly suspend its car finance compensation scheme, delaying payouts that could total £7.5bn and cover 12.1m loans. The FCA is also trying to have consumer group Consumer Voice removed from legal challenges, alleging a lack of transparency about its funding and conflicts of interest.
A BBC investigation has revealed that Twana Jamal, a convicted people smuggler once dubbed 'the godfather' of Calais migrant camps, is living in Leicestershire. The Conservatives are calling for his arrest and deportation, while the Home Office says it wants evidence to take action.
The Vatican has excommunicated four bishops of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) and two other bishops after the group consecrated new bishops without papal approval. The SSPX, a traditionalist Catholic group with around 600,000 followers globally, has been declared schismatic, though the Vatican has signaled a willingness to welcome back those who leave the group.
Research published in the British Medical Journal estimates that the UK-US pharmaceutical trade deal could lead to 229,000 excess deaths in England by 2036, as the NHS diverts billions of pounds from essential services to pay for new medicines. The deal, signed in December, commits the UK to increase spending on new US medicines, a move critics say prioritizes pharmaceutical companies over patient care.
The Kremlin acknowledges media speculation about potential presidential elections in Ukraine but says it has received no official statements, while reiterating doubts about President Zelensky's legal mandate. Reports suggest former army chief Valery Zaluzhny has told Zelensky he would run if a vote were held, despite efforts to persuade him otherwise.
New UBS data shows Australia ranks third-highest in median wealth globally, with over 25,000 new millionaires added last year. However, reports highlight a growing divide between average and median wealth, suggesting gains have favored the wealthiest.
As new findings highlight the prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in former Australian rules players, parents are reconsidering contact sports for their children. Meanwhile, experts and player unions are urging Football Australia to delay header training and introduce stronger concussion measures.
As western Europe endures its worst heatwave on record, reporting reveals a stark divide between those who can shield themselves and those who cannot. From Paris to London, low-income families face unbearable living conditions, inadequate housing, and the compounded effects of caregiving and lost work, highlighting how climate change amplifies existing social and economic inequalities.
Tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry's first UK exhibition went on sale Wednesday, triggering online queues of up to nine hours and attracting tens of thousands of buyers. The British Museum's director likened demand to Glastonbury ticket sales, while the tapestry's loan from France has stirred both excitement and controversy.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, Poland, claiming it would force Kiev to 'auction off' its remaining assets. She criticized the EU's new reconstruction fund and the signing of 160 agreements, alleging corruption and a lack of genuine peace agenda.
Keir Starmer faced criticism at PMQs over his £298bn defence investment plan, which critics say is underfunded and falls short of Nato targets. The plan also relies on cuts to road projects, angering Labour MPs.
US and Iranian officials have begun indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, to discuss implementing a memorandum of understanding that includes a 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The talks cover the unfreezing of Iranian assets, the release of stranded seafarers, and Iran's plan to charge tolls in the strait, with Qatar and Pakistan serving as mediators.
Two police officers who handcuffed a stabbing victim as he lay dying are being investigated for potential gross misconduct, according to the UK police watchdog. The investigation will consider whether race or religion influenced the officers' actions in the case of Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed in Southampton in December 2025.
Anthropic says the US Commerce Department has lifted export controls on its powerful Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, allowing it to restore global access. The models were suspended June 12 over national security concerns, with a partial reversal on Friday granting some trusted US organizations access to Mythos 5.
Karl Stefanovic has left Nine immediately and is set to be dropped from his ARN Media radio show after backlash over his podcast interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Nine confirmed his departure, citing the incompatibility of his independent podcast with his Today hosting role, while ARN Media has distanced itself from the interview.