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Former Australian environment minister Peter Garrett will lead an independent, community-based inquiry into the A$368bn Aukus submarine deal, examining delivery timelines, costs, and nuclear waste management. Critics, including former foreign affairs minister Gareth Evans, warn the deal may be one of Australia's worst defence decisions.
An experimental drug designed to strip cancer cells of their ability to hide from the immune system showed early promise in shrinking tumors by at least 30% in patients with six common forms of cancer. The findings, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting, were detailed in a report from The Guardian. The trial included 83 patients who had previously failed other treatments.
Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton. The case drew attention after police handcuffed Nowak at the scene, following Digwa's false claim of racial abuse. Hampshire Police has apologized, and the IOPC is investigating.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has rejected Rwanda's claim that the UK owed more than £100 million in outstanding payments from a scrapped asylum deal. The deal, originally struck by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2022, was declared illegal by the UK Supreme Court and cancelled by Keir Starmer's government in 2024. Both governments have said they consider the matter concluded.
The UK government has published a second tranche of documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, revealing critical WhatsApp exchanges and raising questions about Keir Starmer's leadership. The release has intensified scrutiny of Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his dismissal last year.
Malaysia has begun enforcing age verification rules that prevent children under 16 from opening or holding social media accounts. Platforms face fines up to 10 million ringgit ($2.5 million) for non-compliance. The measure is part of a broader global push to protect minors online.
UK house prices fell in May for the first time this year, according to Nationwide, while Halifax reported a third consecutive monthly drop. Rising mortgage rates, linked to Middle East tensions, are cooling demand and squeezing affordability.
Ethiopians cast ballots in the seventh general election on June 1, with over 54 million registered voters and thousands of candidates. The vote is seen as a milestone in the country's democratic journey, though conflict in some regions prevents voting. Analysts predict a landslide for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party.
A coalition of over 100 refugee children's organisations has warned that the UK Home Office's plan to use AI to estimate the age of young asylum seekers could lead to more children being wrongly placed in adult detention. The warnings follow new data showing stark discrepancies between age assessments by immigration officers and social workers.
The United States has proposed a de-escalation framework to halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with Hezbollah reportedly accepting a mutual cessation of attacks. The proposal comes amid Israel's deepest military push into Lebanon in decades, including the seizure of Beaufort Castle, and as German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urges a return to the ceasefire.
Italian authorities have banned concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott scheduled for July in Reggio Emilia, citing public order and safety concerns. The decision follows requests from the local Jewish community and concerns about potential protests. West has faced a wave of cancellations across Europe this summer.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has sparked a political storm by stating that Nepal has also encroached on Indian territory, a departure from the usual narrative. The remarks, made in parliament, have led to protests and adjournments in Nepal's Upper House, while India has dismissed any third-party role in resolving the border dispute.
The US, UK, and Australia announced a new AUKUS project to develop underwater drone technology, aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting defence. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles warned that the 'seabed is a battlefield', citing recent cable cuts. The UK pledged £150m to the initiative.
Marc Bolland, former CEO of Marks & Spencer, has been appointed as a government jobs adviser to address youth unemployment, with nearly one million young people not in education, employment, or training. The government is expanding work experience schemes and facing calls from retailers for a taskforce.
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as confirmed cases surged from 121 to 225 in two days. Reports vary on total numbers, with figures reaching 515 across three provinces. The rare Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, and Tedros called for a ceasefire to aid the response.
At the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a keynote address that was notably less confrontational toward China than last year's, reflecting the recent Xi-Trump summit's impact. Regional concerns over Taiwan, the Iran war, and a deteriorating security environment dominated discussions, with China's delegation warning against 'hegemonism' and 'bloc confrontation'.
White House sources confirm the US and Iran have reached a memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire for 60 days, pending President Trump's approval. Meanwhile, Lebanon reports 3,516 killed in Israeli attacks since March, and CENTCOM confirms strikes against Iran in response to continued aggression.
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the winners of the 2026 Security Prize, recognizing a system used in operations against Iran, a classified Mossad asset, satellite technology, and electronic warfare systems. The awards highlight Israel's technological edge in defense, with a ceremony to be held at the President's Office.
Kenneth Law, a former Canadian chef, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding or counselling suicide in an Ontario court, with prosecutors agreeing to withdraw murder charges. Law sold toxic chemicals online to over 40 countries, linked to more than 100 deaths worldwide, including 73 in the UK. UK families expressed anger and called for a public inquiry after British prosecutors decided not to extradite him.
Labour has referred Nigel Farage's claim that his phone was hacked by Russia-linked actors to the Metropolitan Police and the National Cyber Security Centre. The move follows Farage's failure to report the alleged breach himself, amid questions over a £5m donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire.