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Thursday, June 25, 2026

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June 22, 2026

Iran-U.S. War: Tension persists over Strait of Hormuz as Switzerland peace talks end

Mediators said the parties made “encouraging progress,” but tension persisted over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz
June 22, 2026

UK develops long-range strike weapons for Ukraine

The system is designed to hit targets at distances of more than 500km while carrying a 225kg warhead.

Fired missile
June 22, 2026

UK govt introduces £7,000 penalty for unsafe rental homes

The penalty applies to 21 serious housing hazards, such as mould, freezing conditions, faulty electrical systems, fire risks, structural problems, and unsafe housing layouts.

A dilapidated house in the UK
June 22, 2026

From Gordon Brown to Keir Starmer: List of UK PMs from 2007 to 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, becoming the sixth politician evicted from No 10 Downing Street in 10 years.

Rishi Sunak, Mary Elizabeth Truss, Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer, Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown
June 22, 2026

UK health agency issues heat alert across England as temperature rises

The alerts will continue until 11 p.m. on Friday, 26 June.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
June 22, 2026

Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, a prominent U.S. economist and chairman of America’s Federal Reserve for two decades, is dead.

Alan Greenspan
June 22, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned amid an internal party crisis and demands that he step aside, barely two years after he assumed leadership of the country.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
June 22, 2026

Spain’s first lady Begona Sanchez to stand trial for corruption

Judge Juan Carlos Peinado ordered Mrs Gómez to report to court twice monthly, surrender her passport, and barred her from leaving Spain.

Begoña Sánchez with Spanish PM
June 21, 2026

Ex-Cuba president Fidel Castro’s ally Menédez dies at 94

Mr Diaz-Canel wrote, “The physical departure of the Commander of the Revolution, Ramiro Valdés Menédez, hurts deeply like that of a father

Ramiro Valdés Menédez.
June 21, 2026

World Cup: Yamal, Oyarzabal score as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H tie 

Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Spain 10 minutes into the match,

Spain V Saudi Arabia