The UK tracked three foreign submarines near its waters, suspected of surveying undersea cables. A month-long Royal Navy and RAF operation deterred the activity. Ministers warned that any attempt to damage vital infrastructure will face consequences, pledging continued vigilance.
Melania Trump denied any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, calling claims and images linking them false. She said he did not introduce her to Donald and that they met by chance at a party. She urged Congress to hold hearings to establish the facts and identify any accomplices.
OpenAI has paused a multi-billion-pound UK data centre, citing high energy costs and red tape. The move casts doubt on the government’s AI ambitions, and industry groups warn steep power prices could drive investment elsewhere unless tackled.
Netanyahu called for talks with Lebanon after internationally condemned Israeli military action in Beirut and other areas left over 300 people killed. He indicated willingness to discuss security arrangements in the south and a possible truce, amid rising global pressure.
A hostile state moved sanctioned military supplies through the Channel on tankers escorted by a frigate, according to the Defence Secretary. He also disclosed three submarines sought to monitor UK undersea data cables. No damage occurred, but he called the state the primary threat to UK security.
A driver who failed the UK test but could still drive on an overseas licence killed a pensioner, exposing a loophole that lets motorists continue driving without a pass. Families and MPs demand the rules be tightened, with better checks and swift reform to protect road users.
Protesting fishermen in Corsica blocked ports over rising diesel costs, halting ferries and cruise ships. The disruption left British tourists stranded at Ajaccio, Bastia, Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio, with travel suspended as authorities faced pressure to end the dispute.
The Navy tracked three suspected spy submarines near UK waters, safeguarding undersea cables. The Defence Secretary said sabotage attempts in the North Atlantic were foiled and issued a clear warning, stressing Britain and allies will defend critical infrastructure and sovereignty.
Brent rose above $100 as restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz tightened supply and underscored a fragile regional truce. With only limited tankers moving, refiners face higher costs, shipping insurance is climbing, and governments are considering releases from strategic reserves.
John Healey said the Royal Navy tracked three foreign submarines near UK waters, close to vital undersea cables and pipelines in the North Atlantic. He warned that any attempt to damage this infrastructure would carry serious consequences, underscoring Britain’s resolve to protect it.
Police are searching for a £2m Fabergé egg stolen from a pub after a bag was taken. The thief later exchanged the jewel for drugs and it has not been recovered. Detectives have appealed for help tracing the piece and a matching watch that was also in the bag.
A tentative ceasefire aimed at easing regional tensions is under strain after Israeli military action in Lebanon. The truce, designed to allow inspections and safeguard trade routes, could unravel as Washington debates alliance commitments and regional leaders warn of escalation.
A foreign warship escorted two sanctioned oil tankers through UK waters in the Channel, defying the PM’s warning to clamp down on the trade. A Royal Navy support ship shadowed the passage as ministers weigh tougher powers against the shadow fleet and stricter enforcement of sanctions.
Washington hailed a peace deal, yet Tehran kept the Strait of Hormuz shut, demanding cryptocurrency tolls from tankers and warning unauthorised vessels. With around a fifth of global oil and gas trade at stake, control of the waterway remained unclear, heightening risks to shipping and energy prices.
Confusion surrounds a proposed ceasefire as Israeli military action in Lebanon prompts Tehran to warn it could disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says any truce is fragile, amid claims the operations targeted a militant group in Beirut.
Regional tensions rose as Israel carried out large-scale military action in Lebanon, leaving at least 254 people killed and levelling buildings in Beirut. Conflicting accounts of a two-week ceasefire deal have sown uncertainty, raising doubts over whether the truce can hold.
Ginger McCain’s grandson Toby will ride in the Grand National, carrying a lock of Red Rum’s mane in his glove as a tribute and good‑luck token, aiming to honour the three‑time winner’s legacy.
Ministers criticised persistent small‑boat departures from northern France, saying policing there fails to stop launches despite UK funding. London is pressing for tighter patrols, faster returns under new laws, and expanded deterrence measures to curb Channel crossings.
An Israeli operation in Lebanon, which targeted an armed group, has put a fragile ceasefire at risk. Tehran briefly halted traffic through a key strait, while Washington and Tehran readied talks. Markets firmed on hopes of diplomacy, though energy prices remained high.
UK to deploy minehunter drones to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with the PM accelerating work to reopen Gulf routes amid regional tensions. But analysts expect fuel bills to remain high and call for a plan to protect households as energy supplies stay tight.
US officials hailed a decisive success after brokering a ceasefire that ended 40 days of turmoil, pushing energy prices down. But threats to shipping and continued exchanges in the region tempered optimism, leaving questions over how long the truce and market calm will last.
Washington says Tehran sought a truce, agreeing to a two-week ceasefire. Any future deal would require it to uncover and hand over undeclared nuclear material. Trump claims a joint venture to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel says the arrangement doesn’t cover Lebanon.