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Three British Royal Navy crew members died when a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Sourton, Devon, on Wednesday. The victims have been identified, and an investigation is underway into the cause, with poor weather conditions reported at the time.
Nissan has signed a non-binding agreement to explore contract manufacturing for Chinese automaker Chery at its Sunderland plant in the UK, potentially securing jobs at the country's largest car factory. The deal could begin in the 2027 financial year, reflecting broader Chinese carmaker expansion into Europe.
A report by Euractiv indicates that EU member states are divided over France's proposal to deploy nuclear-capable aircraft to partner countries, with nine European nations expressing interest. However, the initiative's benefits beyond the existing US nuclear umbrella remain unclear, and it has drawn skepticism from some southern and Baltic states.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US military facilities in the Gulf, hitting Kuwait's international airport and causing at least one death and dozens of injuries. Kuwait and Bahrain condemned the assault, with Kuwait's defense ministry calling it 'heinous Iranian aggression.' Tehran says the strikes were retaliation for US attacks on Iran.
The Trump administration has proposed tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from 60 countries, including Australia, India, the UK and the EU, over alleged failures to tackle forced labour. The move follows a Section 301 investigation and has drawn sharp responses from trading partners, while analysts see it as a way to bypass recent Supreme Court limits on tariff powers.
The UK National Screening Committee has recommended against population-wide prostate cancer screening with the PSA test, citing potential harms outweighing modest benefits. It did recommend targeted screening every two years for men with BRCA2 gene variants at higher risk, as the UK government announced new research funding.
The US Trade Representative has proposed tariffs of up to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 economies, citing failure to curb forced labor. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling against earlier tariffs and has drawn criticism from trading partners. Public comments will be accepted before final implementation.
Syria's National Commission for Missing Persons has confirmed that Rania al-Abbasi's six children, missing since 2013, are deceased. The announcement, based on verification procedures, brings closure to a case that became a symbol of enforced disappearances under Bashar al-Assad's rule.
Ghanaian President John Mahama has said a bill criminalising LGBTQ+ activities will be reviewed by his legal advisers before becoming law. The legislation, passed by parliament, proposes prison sentences for LGBTQ+ identification and requires reporting of prohibited activities. Mahama's comments came during a UK visit, where he also noted procedural issues in the bill's passage.
Germany is vying for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in elections set for June 3, leveraging its status as the second-largest UN contributor and its six previous terms. However, geopolitical divisions and competition from Austria and Portugal underscore the challenges, as analysts debate whether financial clout can outweigh political headwinds.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is visiting China and India, with talks in Beijing focusing on global challenges like the Strait of Hormuz, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the Ebola outbreak. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for closer alignment and enhanced high-level exchanges, signaling a thaw in bilateral relations.
NATO is reinforcing its eastern flank following a drone crash in Romania that Bucharest blamed on Russia, while Moscow suggested a Ukrainian drone was responsible. The alliance is considering additional deployments and drone purchases, and Britain has signaled it may send more fighter jets to Romania.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national accused of helping plan 18 attacks in Europe, pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan federal court. He called himself a 'prisoner of war' and said children and women were being killed by US rockets. A Toronto activist group has called for his release.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's three-day visit to China marks the latest in a series of high-level diplomatic engagements, with Al Jazeera tallying 26 foreign leaders or senior officials from 23 countries visiting China this year. The UK aims to revive economic and diplomatic ties despite differences over security and the Ukraine war, while China reports record trade figures for 2025.
Ghana and the UK signed a £215 million partnership during President John Dramani Mahama's visit to London, aimed at education, trade, investment, and industrial growth. Mahama highlighted Ghana's falling inflation, stronger reserves, and political stability as he urged British investors to see the country as a gateway to West Africa. The deal and summit underscore Ghana's push to attract foreign direct investment and rebuild its economy.
A banana from Maurizio Cattelan’s conceptual artwork ‘Comedian’ was stolen from the Pompidou-Metz museum in eastern France over the weekend. The museum has filed a criminal complaint and replaced the fruit as part of the artwork’s routine maintenance. The theft is the second such incident, after a visitor ate the banana last year.
The murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak by Vickrum Digwa, who was carrying a kirpan, has sparked calls from Hampshire's police and crime commissioner for a review of religious exemptions on carrying knives. The case has also renewed debate over the classification of kirpans and the law's application, with Sikh organisations condemning the murder and distancing the community from Digwa's actions.
European Union lawmakers and member states have agreed in principle on new migration rules allowing the establishment of 'return hubs' outside the bloc for rejected asylum seekers. The deal, part of a broader tightening of EU migration policy, has drawn criticism from rights groups warning of potential human rights abuses. The legislation still requires formal approval.
Japan’s faith in Britain as a defence partner is being tested by reports that funding shortfalls in London could delay the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a next-generation fighter jet being developed with Italy. Despite a meeting between Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi and UK PM Keir Starmer reaffirming commitment, concerns persist over the project’s timeline and Britain’s financial contribution.
New analysis by the CBI Economics and the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit shows the UK's net zero economy is worth over £100bn a year, supporting 1.1 million jobs and offering higher wages. The report comes amid criticism from former PM Tony Blair who called for abandoning net zero targets to drill for more oil and gas.