An inquiry into the Southport attack concludes it could have been prevented if the perpetrator’s parents had alerted authorities to escalating behaviour and hoarded weapons. It exposes major failings by police, social services and mental health teams, urging urgent reforms and accountability.
The US president launched a naval operation to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, warning Tehran to allow tankers safe passage. Washington is seeking allied support. Energy prices edged higher on supply concerns as shippers and insurers reviewed risks on Gulf routes.
Donald Trump deleted a social media post portraying him as Jesus, later saying he thought it showed a doctor. The retreat followed a clash with the Pope, whom he had called “weak and terrible”. He voiced regret as allies sought to limit damage among Catholic and evangelical voters.
Families of the Southport victims call for the killer’s parents to be held accountable, after a judge said the incident would likely have been prevented if they had raised concerns. He urged a new duty-to-report law for parents, guardians and bystanders.
Donald Trump backed down in a dispute with the Pope after a depiction likened him to Jesus. He said he thought it showed a doctor and moved to defuse tensions, rowing back on earlier comments.
A campaigner calls for tighter controls on children’s social media: real age checks, default safety settings and time caps. They urge platforms and ministers to act to curb addiction, bullying and harmful content, promoting healthier online habits for families.
An inquiry into the Southport attack found “catastrophic” failures across state agencies, citing buck‑passing, poor information‑sharing and missed chances to intervene. The PM called the findings harrowing. Ministers pledged urgent reform and accountability after families demanded action.
New EU border checks are causing severe delays for UK travellers, with long queues leaving some stranded and missing flights despite arriving hours early. Officials warn of wider summer disruption. Polling points to Brexit fatigue and growing support for closer EU ties.
Lord Robertson accuses the PM of complacency, warning that thin defence budgets leave the UK in peril. He urges a rapid rise to at least 2.5% of GDP, funded by restraining welfare growth and shifting priorities, plus a cross‑party plan to rebuild forces, equipment and industry.
A senior religious leader said he does not fear a leading US politician after a heated outburst, urging civility and calm. The exchange highlights a rift between moral guidance and combative politics as the election race intensifies.