Author: News Desk

If fuel prices feel like they’re creeping up again, or the weekly shop never quite settles, the reason doesn’t start here. It starts further away, in the Strait of Hormuz. The war that’s quietly hitting your wallet, but who benefits? The current disruption follows US and Israeli strikes on Iran, framed as regional security measures. Iran’s actions since — including seizing ships — have come in response to restrictions and blockades affecting its own exports. That sequence matters, because it changes how the story is usually told. The Strait itself is one of the world’s most important energy routes. When…

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Royal Mail has initiated an investigation this morning into a postman’s alleged claim of discarding Reform UK campaign leaflets. The incident has raised concerns regarding impartiality in the democratic process.

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This morning, speculation arises regarding the US potentially reassessing its support for the UK’s possession of the Falklands. The UK government reaffirms its commitment to the islands’ sovereignty amid renewed Argentine calls for negotiations.

Breaking News: Donald Trump is rushed from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after gunshots firedA ‘shooter’ has been ‘apprehended’, Trump writes on Truth Social. Trump assassination attempt at White House Dinner Attendees of the dinner ducked under tables amid scenes of widespread confusion during the incident, our Washington correspondent reports from the event. Seven to eight gunshots were fired, according to a security official at the event. Trump has left the venue after the suspected shooting. The president, first lady and all other protectees are safe, Secret Service says. Washington Hilton Hotel remains in lockdown Attendees in the room at the Hilton have still not been allowed…

Donald Trump will attend his first White House Correspondents’ Dinner as president, ending years of avoidance. The event, scheduled for Saturday, will not feature a comedian and comes amid calls for attendees to advocate for press freedom, highlighting concerns over Trump’s treatment of journalists.

President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned trip by US envoys to Pakistan following the departure of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Trump stated the envoys will not undertake the long flight, suggesting that future discussions could occur over the phone if Iran desires.

An explosion on the Pan-American Highway in Cauca, Colombia, has killed at least seven people and injured 20, according to local authorities. Governor Octavio Guzman condemned the incident as an “indiscriminate attack” and called for decisive government action against escalating violence linked to dissident FARC groups.

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The Prince of Wales features on the cover of Tatler’s June edition, showcasing a new portrait by Oluwole Omofemi, highlighting him with a fuller head of hair this morning. The artwork is part of a Commonwealth portrait series.

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Southern Co-op may merge with the Co-operative Group to avoid insolvency, following three years of significant losses. Members are urged to vote on the matter in a special meeting next month.

There is a strange rhythm to this week’s news. Companies are spending billions on artificial intelligence while cutting jobs to protect margins. Ministers are defending the Falklands after a reported US memo raised questions over Britain’s claim. The assisted dying bill is running out of parliamentary road before the King’s Speech, while Keir Starmer remains under pressure over Peter Mandelson’s vetting. The weather is kinder than the politics: London and Cardiff look mild, Edinburgh cooler but brighter, and Belfast mostly settled. Elsewhere, gene therapy has brought something genuinely hopeful.