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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.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq for talks focused on securing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as both leaders called for free navigation through the strategic waterway. The discussions build on a joint Franco-British agreement with Oman to restore safe transit, with the broader Multinational Military Mission poised to support the effort.
Uganda's communications regulator says it is seeking verified information after security forces forced NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Dembe FM, and KFM off air. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba says discussions are ongoing to reopen the outlets, with President Museveni to make the final decision.
Alexander von Bismarck, descendant of the first German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, told TASS that Europe and Russia will not go to war, but warned that threats directed at Moscow could increase the danger of nuclear war. He also criticized EU policy as top-down and called for dialogue between Russians and Germans outside the political elite.
Andy Burnham, the Labour lawmaker widely expected to succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister, will set out a vision on Monday to shift power from London to the regions and raise living standards. His proposals draw on a 10-point plan from his book Head North and include creating a Number 10 North office. Opposition figures have criticised the approach while Burnham has defended his fiscal record.
Rescue teams in Venezuela have saved an infant and two 11-year-old boys from the rubble of collapsed buildings after powerful earthquakes struck the country. The death toll has risen to at least 1,450, with tens of thousands still unaccounted for, as international rescue efforts continue.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that attempts to bypass agreed routes through the Strait of Hormuz would increase tensions, as US and Iranian forces exchanged attacks. The UN shipping agency rejected Iran's sovereignty claim over the waterway, while observers noted a sharp decline in crossings amid the dispute.
Adm Sir Tony Radakin, former chief of the defence staff, said the UK falls short of the level of defence commitment required to pass the 'Moscow test', potentially forcing the next prime minister, Andy Burnham, to find more funding. The warning comes amid criticism of the government's defence investment plan, which was published after delays and following the resignation of defence secretary John Healey.
As Andy Burnham prepares to become prime minister, a fierce debate over his choice of chancellor has emerged. Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell endorsed Ed Miliband for the role, while sources suggest Shabana Mahmood is the frontrunner. The decision is seen as crucial to Burnham's policy direction, with supporters divided between Miliband's radical vision and Wes Streeting's business-friendly approach.
Prince Harry is reconsidering bringing his wife and children to the UK next month after the government declined his request for police protection outside royal residences. The visit was planned around Invictus Games events, and despite a reported 'warming' in relations with King Charles, security concerns have cast doubt on the trip.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Seychelles' highest distinction, the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award, and held delegation-level talks in the island nation during a visit marking the Golden Jubilee of its National Day. Reports highlight a focus on maritime security, environmental conservation, and growing bilateral partnership.
A heatwave sweeping across Europe has brought record-breaking temperatures to Germany, Denmark, and other countries, disrupting travel and power generation. Scientists say the extreme heat would have been virtually impossible without man-made climate change, prompting warnings about the growing intensity of such events.
A severe heatwave across Europe has broken new temperature records in Germany, Denmark, and the Czech Republic, while authorities warn of major health impacts. The death toll has risen in Spain and France, and public events have been cancelled due to health risks.
A UK court rejected an attempt by the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians to prosecute a dual British-Israeli citizen for serving in the IDF, ruling the 1870 Foreign Enlistment Act does not apply to dual nationals. The judge ordered the group to pay costs and criticized its application as legally misconceived and politically motivated.
Australia's government has announced legislation to double fines for social media companies failing to keep under-16s off their platforms, raising the maximum penalty to $99 million. The eSafety Commissioner will gain new powers to compel evidence, as research suggests many children still bypass the ban.
Australia is doubling the maximum penalty for social media platforms breaching its under-16 ban to A$99 million, and strengthening the eSafety commissioner's powers. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says big tech isn't doing enough, as research suggests most under-16s still access social media.
The UK interior ministry has unveiled plans to create new legal routes for asylum seekers, including community and university sponsorship modeled on Canada's system. The scheme is expected to begin later this year, with first arrivals in autumn 2027, while the government also prepares to tighten asylum rules.
A record-breaking heatwave has spread from Western into Central and Eastern Europe, with Germany recording its highest-ever temperature and Czechia and Slovakia seeing all-time highs. The extreme heat has been linked to dozens of deaths and has prompted power cuts in Ukraine and red alerts across several countries.
South Korea's Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina attended the Pax Silica Summit in Washington, where discussions focused on AI supply chain security and semiconductor cooperation. The U.S. announced the 'Pax Pass' project and a $50 million commitment to advance AI product shipping through Panama.
President Donald Trump warned on Friday that any country imposing a digital services tax on US companies would face a 100% tariff on all goods exported to the United States. The threat, posted on Truth Social, specifically targets European nations discussing such taxes, and has drawn a swift response from the European Commission.