Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has threatened legal action against SpaceX following debris, metal, plastic, and rocket fragments falling into Tamaulipas, across the border from SpaceX’s Starbase test site in Texas.
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Eastern U.S. suburbs swelter under record-breaking temperatures, with cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, and Washington D.C. experiencing triple-digit heat and oppressive humidity driven by a persistent heat dome.
“New intelligence” says US bombing of Iran did severe damage to Iran’s nuclear sites despite the leaked report from the US intelligence.
Thursday’s newspaper front pages continue their coverage of the Labour MP rebellion as the prime minister appears to be backing down, at least partially, over the highly controversial Bill.
There are several stories focused on Donald Trump dominating the UK front pages with coverage of the Nato summit. The US president is jubilant over the news that Nato members have agreed to spend 5% of GDP on defence and security. He’s also basking in newfound glory: being labelled ‘daddy’ by the NATO chief Mark Rutte. The US government and media are lapping it up.
The UK government has decided not to enter formal negotiations with Xlinks for a £25bn renewable energy project aimed at importing solar and wind power from Morocco, potentially meeting 10% of the UK’s electricity demand.
Thursday’s headlines continue their coverage of the prime minister’s defiance over the upcoming benefits cuts bill. The PM says he’ll push ahead with the vote, expected next Tuesday, despite the mounting rebellion, which could seriously damage his premiership. There have been reports that the prime minister has told Labour MPs that if they vote down the bill, they won’t be considered for promotion. Other reports suggest No. 10 is drafting a watered-down bill to appease the critics.
The UK has seen a surge in Chinese imports as businesses seek to avoid the 55% tariff slapped on them by the United States. Economists say it could help the UK ease inflation, but domestic industries warn of being undercut by cheap goods.
A 37-year-old man, who brutally murdered a boy on his walk to school last year, has been found guilty of murder and three counts of attempted murder. Marcus Monzo went on a rampage in North London last year, killing 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin with a samurai sword and injuring three others. The judge says he would face a life term when he returns to court for sentencing on Friday.
In happier news, the UK is set for its second heatwave of the month, with temperatures hitting 30C this weekend, just in time for Glastonbury! If you’re heading out and about this weekend, don’t forget your sunblock and shades!!
The Reform Party is projected to secure the most seats in a hypothetical general election, with support for Conservatives and Labour dropping below half the national vote.
The UK is enduring its second heatwave in June, with temperatures expected to reach 30–34 °C, making it hotter than Ibiza, according to the Met Office.
In May, Chinese exports to the UK surged by 16.1% compared with the previous year, marking the highest monthly level since February 2022.
Over 120 Labour MPs, including select committee chairs and former loyalists, have rebelled against the government’s welfare reform bill, expressing deep concern that proposed cuts.
Weight loss and diabetes jabs taken by more than a million people in the UK have been linked to a potential serious side effect, with some deaths, according to data from the UK medicines regulator.
Richard Gerald Jordan, aged 79, was executed by lethal injection in Mississippi after spending nearly 50 years on death row for the kidnapping and murder of Edwina Marter in 1976.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe asserted that a US operation significantly damaged Iran’s nuclear programme, claiming several key sites are now destroyed and will take years to rebuild.
Donato Iwule, a survivor of the Hainault samurai sword attack, recounted the moment he was confronted by Marcus Arduini Monzo, who threatened, “I’m going to kill you.”
Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the vote on welfare reforms will proceed next week, despite anticipated dissent from over 100 Labour MPs.
Cliff Notes: – Funeral director in court after investigation Funeral director Robert Bush, 47, faces 63 charges including preventing lawful burial and fraud, linked to bodies discovered at his funeral home in Hull last year. He is accused of theft from 12 charities and is scheduled to appear at Hull Crown Court on 13 August, having been released on bail with conditions. The fraud charges allege he misrepresented his services regarding the care and cremation…
Cabinet ministers are pressuring Labour MPs to withdraw their names from a rebel amendment aimed at blocking controversial welfare cuts before a crucial vote next Tuesday.
The NHS cyber attack last year has been linked to the death of a patient at King’s College Hospital, stemming from delays in blood test results.
The week so far has been dominated by the Israel-Iran conflict with a shaky ceasefire currently in place. Donald Trump’s remarkable outburst on TV sent shockwaves around the globe, as a leaked US intelligence report suggests the US bombing of Iran did little damage to Iran’s nuclear efforts – Trump denies this.
The NATO summit is currently underway with members committing to spending 5% of GDP and signing security deals with each other amid an increasingly unstable world.
The Club World Cup 2025 is in full swing, with matches taking place across the rest of the month. There’s still plenty of tickets available, despite the big-name clubs, so get yourself along for some good old football action.
What’s happened? Severe Disruptions: Eurostar services are experiencing significant delays and cancellations due to overnight cable theft in Lille, exacerbated by previous fatalities on the rail lines. Passenger Assistance: The operator is providing water to delayed passengers and allowing changes to travel plans or full refunds amidst the ongoing chaos. Travel Advisory: Eurostar recommends that passengers consider cancelling or postponing their trips due to expected severe delays and last-minute cancellations. Thousands of Eurostar passengers facing…
Residents of Chadwick Street in St Helens, Merseyside, were evacuated following the discovery of several unexploded ordnance items during a police investigation into a man’s non-suspicious death.
UK announces plans to buy 12 F-35A fighter jets, reintroducing a nuclear role for the Royal Air Force (RAF) for the first time since the Cold War.
Cliff Notes Australian police are offering a $500,000 reward for information on the remains of murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio, 24 years after his death. Falconio and partner Joanne Lees were attacked by Bradley John Murdoch in 2001; he shot Falconio and abducted Lees, who later escaped. Murdoch, convicted in 2005 and sentenced to life, has terminal cancer and remains unwilling to disclose Falconio’s body location. Peter Falconio: Australian police offer $500k reward for information…
German court overturns ban on far-right magazine Compact A German court overturns ban on the far-right magazine Compact, ruling that the state did not provide sufficient evidence that the magazine’s publisher engaged in activities sufficiently “formative” or threatening to justify prohibition under constitutional protections of press freedom. The Federal Administrative Court underscored that freedom of speech extends even to groups with anti-constitutional views, and bans must meet a high threshold. Critics argue Compact promotes antisemitic…