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The US is set to invest over $4bn in upgrading its military and spy bases across the UK, including new bunkers in Suffolk reportedly for nuclear weapons, according to official documents and plans presented at a military engineering conference. The largest expenditure, $1.6bn, will go to RAF Lakenheath, with additional funds for RAF Mildenhall, RAF Fairford, and Menwith Hill.
In his latest briefing, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the death of a child in a drone attack, ongoing discussions on fuel imports, and the resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He also commented on threats against Belarus and talks with Belgrade over NIS.
Both the UK and the EU are set to halve duty-free steel imports from July 1, aiming to curb global oversupply and protect local industries. The UK will reduce its quota by 51%, while the EU's overall cut is 50% but with reduced one-third quotas for 12 trading partners, including the UK, drawing criticism from some industry stakeholders.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's asylum reforms face criticism from Labour peer Alf Dubs, who calls for her removal from the Home Office. The reforms include a means-tested scheme and changes to indefinite leave to remain, while Andy Burnham is expected to become prime minister.
The UK government has unveiled plans requiring asylum seekers to repay about £10,000 for state-funded living costs before they can apply for settlement. The proposal, part of a new immigration bill, has drawn criticism from charities, while officials argue it reduces the burden on taxpayers.
The Punjab Assembly witnessed heated debate over the proposed Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill 2026, which opposition members said would suppress dissent and violate fundamental rights. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has now directed a complete reconsideration and redraft of the legislation, which will be returned to the law department for amendments.
A UK man has been found guilty of manslaughter over the death of Maree Vermont, a 60-year-old farmstay host in rural Victoria, after she rejected his romantic interest. Her sons have spoken of their distress at the verdict, which acquitted him of murder. The case has highlighted the risks of hosting strangers and the difficulty of proving intent when evidence is destroyed by fire.
A record-breaking heatwave continues to grip Italy and the Balkans, causing hundreds of excess deaths, disrupting daily life, and fueling wildfires. Temperatures have neared 40°C, with red alerts across Italy and the Balkans, while forecasts indicate the heat will persist and possibly intensify next week.
As a global housing crisis deepens, affecting billions, governments in the US, Europe, and the UK are taking steps to address affordability. Al Jazeera reports on the scale of the problem, the policy responses, and the debate over whether housing is a basic need or a financial asset.
A Senate sub-committee on interior and narcotics has sought a 20-year record of tobacco tax collection after the Federal Board of Revenue failed to provide required data. Separately, the FBR told the panel that annual tobacco tax theft is estimated at Rs40 billion, far below the government's public claim of $1 billion, and the FIA is to investigate a corruption case involving Badshah Wazir.
Andy Burnham has outlined plans to relocate parts of the Downing Street operation to Manchester and oversee a major transfer of power from Whitehall to local communities if he becomes prime minister. The proposals centre on tackling regional inequality through devolution, a 10-year living-standards mission and expanded mayoral powers. Celtic administrations have voiced scepticism about the approach to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Uganda's army chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ordered the military shutdown of Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda, and Spark TV, drawing widespread condemnation from press freedom groups. The media houses remained under military siege, with the Federation of African Journalists demanding their immediate reopening.
Andy Burnham has selected James Purnell, a former cabinet minister with ties to lobbying firm Flint Global, as his chief of staff. Purnell has resigned from Flint and given up his shares, while Caroline Simpson will lead a new 'No 10 North' office to oversee devolution.
Andy Burnham, widely expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has pledged to set up a No 10 North in Manchester as the 'nerve centre of a rewired Britain', promising the 'biggest rebalancing of power' in the country's history. His speech, delivered in Manchester, outlined a devolution agenda aimed at spreading wealth and growth, while a report from the Resolution Foundation highlights that regional income divides have barely changed in 30 years.
India and the US have made significant progress toward a trade deal, but key issues remain unresolved, including tariff advantages and agricultural market access. Domestic protests in India and legal setbacks in the US add further complexity.
The Islamabad High Court has granted a final two-week adjournment to the defence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in their appeals against conviction in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case, warning that no further delays will be tolerated. The court also dismissed contempt petitions filed by the couple after it determined that the required powers of attorney had been signed, and directed the advocate general to facilitate a meeting between the incarcerated clients and their legal counsel within seven days.
Cambridgeshire police have come under scrutiny after handing over sexual assault investigations involving US military personnel to American authorities. The cases, including those of a US airman accused of indecent exposure and a fighter pilot convicted of strangling a woman, have prompted Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy to raise concerns with the US government.
After a military operation shut down Nation Media Group's TV, radio, and newspaper outlets in Uganda, the Democratic Front has demanded their immediate and unconditional reopening, calling the shutdown a violation of constitutional guarantees. AllAfrica reports the reaction from political parties, the media house itself, and government spokesmen.
China's Ministry of Commerce has imposed export controls on 40 Japanese entities, citing national security and non-proliferation concerns and describing Japan's actions as 'new militarism.' The move follows heightened tensions over Taiwan and Japan's military buildup. Japan's chief cabinet secretary urged Beijing to revoke the measures, calling them 'unacceptable.'
Following Keir Starmer's resignation, Andy Burnham is tipped to become the UK's next prime minister. His stance on Israel and Gaza is under scrutiny, with reports highlighting his call for a ceasefire, support for a two-state solution, and history of condemning antisemitism.