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Donald Trump Declares Iran War Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Friday

US President Donald Trump announced a preliminary agreement to end the conflict with Iran has been signed, with further details expected soon. The deal, mediated by Pakistan, includes an immediate, permanent cessation of military operations, although Israel maintains its right to self-defence and will keep forces in Lebanese territory. The Strait of Hormuz is slated to reopen on Friday, coinciding with the formal signing in Geneva.

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Russian Frigate Fires Warning Shots Near UK-Registered Yacht in English Channel

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Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

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Streeting Warns Against Costly Pledges in Labour Leadership Contest

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Venezuela Interim President Signs General Electric Deal to Rebuild National Power Grid

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Former Labour Councillor Gabriel Leroy Admits Vote Rigging Offence in Croydon

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France's Oldest Female Detainee, Marie-Thérèse Garcia, Faces Murder Trial in Versailles

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$Hungarian Parliament Limits Prime Ministerial Terms to Eight Years, Targets Orb\u00e1n's Influence$

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Hungarian Parliament Limits Prime Ministerial Terms to Eight Years, Targets Orb\u00e1n's Influence

Hungary's Parliament has approved a constitutional amendment restricting prime ministers to two eight-year terms, a move specifically designed to prevent Viktor Orb\u00e1n's potential return to power. The new Tisza party government, holding a super-majority, passed the legislation despite strong opposition from Orb\u00e1n's Fidesz party.

Prime Minister Starmer Pledges UK Role in Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Deal

Swedish Man Jailed Four Years for Coercing Wife into Sex with 120 Men

FBI Foils Drone and Sniper Attack Plot Against White House UFC Event

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UK Defence Chief Warns Forces Face Cuts Without Immediate Funding Increase

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton has stated that the UK's armed forces will be forced to curtail training and operations if the current Defence Investment Plan (DIP) does not receive additional short-term funding. His concerns echo those of former Defence Secretary John Healey, who resigned last week over the inadequacy of the proposed defence budget.

Former Defence Secretary Healey Criticises UK Government Spending Levels

Thames Water Rescue Deal Rejected by Ministers, Public Ownership Looms for Utility Giant

Prosecution Highlights Accusers' Visible 'Pain and Hurt' in Jeffrey Donaldson Sex Abuse Trial

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UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

A framework agreement between the United States and Iran has led to a fall in global oil prices, with motoring groups predicting a swift reduction in UK pump prices. The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane previously disrupted by the conflict.

US and Iran Agree Framework Deal, Strait of Hormuz Reopening Faces Logistics and Insurance Hurdles

UK Economy Contracts 0.1% in April as Iran War Disrupts Shipping, Raises Costs

Trump Announces Sunday US-Iran Deal Signing, Tehran Expresses Caution on Timeline

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Former MI6 Chief Alleges Russia Using Arson, Cyber-Attacks to Intimidate UK

Sir Richard Moore, former head of MI6, claims Vladimir Putin is employing sabotage, arson, and cyber operations to intimidate the UK, aiming to expand the conflict beyond Ukraine without triggering open war. This assertion follows reports of Russian involvement in arson attacks targeting property linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Royal Marines Intercept Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker in English Channel

Russian Strikes Kill Nine Ukrainians, Damage Kyiv Dormition Cathedral Ahead of G7 Meeting

UK Government Confirms 2027 Deadline for Russian Diesel, Jet Fuel Imports Ban

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SpaceX Acquires AI Coding Start-up Anysphere for $60 Billion Following IPO

Elon Musk's SpaceX has finalised the acquisition of Anysphere, developer of the AI coding agent Cursor, for $60 billion. This move comes days after SpaceX's record-breaking initial public offering on Nasdaq, which valued the company at over $2 trillion.

Elon Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire After SpaceX Stock Market Debut

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1% After Global Energy Price Surge

Lancaster University Holds Precious Helium-3 Stockpile as Firms Eye Lunar Extraction

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Cuba Tourism Halved Amid US Sanctions; Fuel and Medical Shortages Worsen

Cuba's tourism sector has seen a 58.4% decline in the first five months of 2026, with fewer than 360,000 visitors, as tightened US sanctions target the island's economy. The US pressure campaign has prompted airlines and hotel operators to withdraw, exacerbating existing shortages of fuel, medicines, and food, leading to severe public service degradation and rare protests.

Donald Trump Declares Iran War Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Friday

Russian Frigate Fires Warning Shots Near UK-Registered Yacht in English Channel

Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Streeting Warns Against Costly Pledges in Labour Leadership Contest

Venezuela Interim President Signs General Electric Deal to Rebuild National Power Grid

Former Labour Councillor Gabriel Leroy Admits Vote Rigging Offence in Croydon

France's Oldest Female Detainee, Marie-Thérèse Garcia, Faces Murder Trial in Versailles

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Hungarian Parliament Limits Prime Ministerial Terms to Eight Years, Targets Orb\u00e1n's Influence

Prime Minister Starmer Pledges UK Role in Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Deal

Swedish Man Jailed Four Years for Coercing Wife into Sex with 120 Men

FBI Foils Drone and Sniper Attack Plot Against White House UFC Event

UK

UK Defence Chief Warns Forces Face Cuts Without Immediate Funding Increase

Former Defence Secretary Healey Criticises UK Government Spending Levels

Thames Water Rescue Deal Rejected by Ministers, Public Ownership Looms for Utility Giant

Prosecution Highlights Accusers' Visible 'Pain and Hurt' in Jeffrey Donaldson Sex Abuse Trial

Middle East

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran Agree Framework Deal, Strait of Hormuz Reopening Faces Logistics and Insurance Hurdles

UK Economy Contracts 0.1% in April as Iran War Disrupts Shipping, Raises Costs

Trump Announces Sunday US-Iran Deal Signing, Tehran Expresses Caution on Timeline

Ukraine War

Former MI6 Chief Alleges Russia Using Arson, Cyber-Attacks to Intimidate UK

Royal Marines Intercept Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker in English Channel

Russian Strikes Kill Nine Ukrainians, Damage Kyiv Dormition Cathedral Ahead of G7 Meeting

UK Government Confirms 2027 Deadline for Russian Diesel, Jet Fuel Imports Ban

Business

SpaceX Acquires AI Coding Start-up Anysphere for $60 Billion Following IPO

Elon Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire After SpaceX Stock Market Debut

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1% After Global Energy Price Surge

Lancaster University Holds Precious Helium-3 Stockpile as Firms Eye Lunar Extraction

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Cuba Tourism Halved Amid US Sanctions; Fuel and Medical Shortages Worsen

Russian Artist Robert K Shot Dead in Poland Near Belarusian Consulate

Nigerian Military Rescues General's Widow in Katsina Operation, Kidnappers Flee After Shooting

Welsh Government Allocates £55 Million for Two-Year-Old Childcare Expansion

Donald Trump Declares Iran War Deal Signed, Strait of Hormuz Reopens Friday

Russian Frigate Fires Warning Shots Near UK-Registered Yacht in English Channel

Strait of Hormuz: Three Obstacles Delay Oil and Gas Passage Despite US-Iran Deal

Streeting Warns Against Costly Pledges in Labour Leadership Contest

Venezuela Interim President Signs General Electric Deal to Rebuild National Power Grid

Former Labour Councillor Gabriel Leroy Admits Vote Rigging Offence in Croydon

France's Oldest Female Detainee, Marie-Thérèse Garcia, Faces Murder Trial in Versailles

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Hungarian Parliament Limits Prime Ministerial Terms to Eight Years, Targets Orb\u00e1n's Influence

Prime Minister Starmer Pledges UK Role in Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran-US Deal

Swedish Man Jailed Four Years for Coercing Wife into Sex with 120 Men

FBI Foils Drone and Sniper Attack Plot Against White House UFC Event

UK

UK Defence Chief Warns Forces Face Cuts Without Immediate Funding Increase

Former Defence Secretary Healey Criticises UK Government Spending Levels

Thames Water Rescue Deal Rejected by Ministers, Public Ownership Looms for Utility Giant

Prosecution Highlights Accusers' Visible 'Pain and Hurt' in Jeffrey Donaldson Sex Abuse Trial

Middle East

UK Motorists Anticipate Cheaper Petrol as US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran Agree Framework Deal, Strait of Hormuz Reopening Faces Logistics and Insurance Hurdles

UK Economy Contracts 0.1% in April as Iran War Disrupts Shipping, Raises Costs

Trump Announces Sunday US-Iran Deal Signing, Tehran Expresses Caution on Timeline

Ukraine War

Former MI6 Chief Alleges Russia Using Arson, Cyber-Attacks to Intimidate UK

Royal Marines Intercept Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker in English Channel

Russian Strikes Kill Nine Ukrainians, Damage Kyiv Dormition Cathedral Ahead of G7 Meeting

UK Government Confirms 2027 Deadline for Russian Diesel, Jet Fuel Imports Ban

Business

SpaceX Acquires AI Coding Start-up Anysphere for $60 Billion Following IPO

Elon Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire After SpaceX Stock Market Debut

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1% After Global Energy Price Surge

Lancaster University Holds Precious Helium-3 Stockpile as Firms Eye Lunar Extraction

Politics

Cuba Tourism Halved Amid US Sanctions; Fuel and Medical Shortages Worsen

Russian Artist Robert K Shot Dead in Poland Near Belarusian Consulate

Nigerian Military Rescues General's Widow in Katsina Operation, Kidnappers Flee After Shooting

Welsh Government Allocates £55 Million for Two-Year-Old Childcare Expansion