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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.
Grand Theft Auto VI went on pre-sale on June 25, 2026, with Rockstar confirming that the physical edition will contain a digital download code rather than a disc. The decision drew relief over pricing but disappointment from collectors and led some independent retailers to refuse to stock the game, as reported by Africa News and the BBC.
The UN's International Maritime Organization has temporarily paused its evacuation of stranded vessels from the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was attacked. Iran has criticised the plan, while the IMO works with countries to resume operations.
The Bank of Russia has set the official dollar rate at 77.0611 rubles for June 27-29, 2026, up 1 ruble and 42.64 kopecks from the previous figure. The euro and yuan also rose against the ruble.
King Charles III has decided not to move into Buckingham Palace after its £369 million refurbishment, opting to stay at Clarence House. The palace will remain the ceremonial and operational center of the monarchy, and the king has published his tax payments for the first time.
A severe heatwave across Western and Central Europe has led to record temperatures, power outages in France, school closures in the UK, and red alerts in Italy. At least 55 deaths have been linked to the heat in France, with scientists attributing the event to human-caused climate change.
A new rapid attribution study by World Weather Attribution finds that Europe’s record-breaking June heatwave would have been virtually impossible without human-caused climate change, making such events hundreds of times more likely than in 1976. Nearly half of 850 European cities analyzed are facing record heat stress, prompting warnings about the need for rapid fossil fuel phase-out.
Muslim leaders in the UK describe a rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes and a growing climate of fear, citing a 19% increase in reported incidents. Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledges that racism and intolerance have worsened over the past decade.
A Paris court ruled that TotalEnergies must account for greenhouse gas emissions from its clients' use of its products, applying France's corporate duty of vigilance law to climate change for the first time. The company has six months to amend its vigilance plan, though the court stopped short of imposing production cuts or halting new fossil fuel projects.
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 235 people and wounding over 4,300. International rescue teams are racing to find survivors, with the US pledging $150 million in aid.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood demanded the sacking of junior minister Mike Tapp after he wrote an unauthorised article calling for overseas care workers to be exempt from immigration reforms. Tapp responded defiantly on social media, saying he 'won’t be intimidated,' while Prime Minister Keir Starmer has so far not sacked him. Care workers and rights experts support Tapp’s proposal, criticising the government’s plan to extend the settlement wait to 10 years.
A British academic, Sarah Steele, has spoken publicly about being strangled by a US Air Force pilot on UK soil and the subsequent court-martial, prompting the UK justice minister to order a review of the case.
A rapid analysis by World Weather Attribution concludes that Europe's recent record-breaking heat wave would have been virtually impossible without human-caused climate change. The study finds extreme temperatures are now up to 200 times more likely than two decades ago, with millions facing 40°C conditions across multiple countries.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela near the capital, killing at least 235 people and injuring thousands. Rescue efforts continue as international teams arrive, with the US pledging $150 million in aid.
Poland and Baltic states are preparing for potential Russian provocations, with US intelligence warnings and Latvian intelligence citing hybrid attack risks. NATO's Article 5 commitment and upcoming summit in Turkey are central to the response.
Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000. International aid offers, including from the US and Latin American governments that had broken ties with Caracas, highlight a complex geopolitical backdrop.
Channel Nine has confirmed that Karl Stefanovic is leaving the Today Show effective immediately, following backlash over his podcast interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson. The network's decision comes amid reported ratings declines and internal discussions about his future.
The International Maritime Organization has temporarily halted its plan to evacuate over 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile. The incident occurred despite a recent US-Iran memorandum of understanding, and Iran has not claimed responsibility. The IMO had earlier announced the evacuation would proceed with regional cooperation.
Unison has endorsed Ed Miliband as the next chancellor, while GMB and Unite oppose him. Rachel Reeves has publicly backed Andy Burnham for prime minister despite reports she may lose the Treasury job, and Burnham is set to give a major speech on devolution and the economy.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The interim leader declared a state of emergency, with reports of casualties and damage across Caracas and the northern coast.