France implemented curfews in central Paris and several other cities, with public transport services suspended, following nights of extensive rioting. The measures were announced after the Interior Minister conceded that police had lost control in some urban areas amidst escalating unrest.
NHS England reports successful management of the initial phase of the six-day resident doctors' strike, with emergency services maintained despite some planned procedure cancellations. The dispute over pay continues, with both the British Medical Association and the government expressing regret for the disruption.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned that the Iran conflict will 'define us for a generation,' emphasising the fragility of the US-Iran ceasefire and the critical need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks came during the final day of his Gulf visit, where he also addressed global economic impacts and the future of NATO.
The NHS reports effective management of the ongoing junior doctor strike in England, despite the significant disruption. While emergency services are maintained, pre-planned procedures face cancellations, with both sides of the dispute reiterating their positions on pay and working conditions.
