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Strike was in response to drone attack a day earlier on a commercial vessel The US military ⁠conducted strikes ⁠against Iran ​on Friday, ⁠Central Command said in ⁠a statement, ​adding ‌that ‌US aircraft ‌struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and ‌coastal radar sites ​after Tehran’s attack on a ⁠commercial ship ​in the ​strait ​of ​Hormuz.The US strike was in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the strait, a provocation that President Donald Trump said violated the ceasefire. Continue reading...

US president calls it ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire agreement after drone damaged ship’s upper deckUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement with the US.One drone damaged the upper deck of the ship but the ship was able to proceed, the US president said. The US shot down three other drones aimed at the ship, he said. Continue reading...

• The International Council on Clean Transportation released its May 2026 market monitor detailing new car and van registrations and manufacturer CO2 emission compliance. • Nordic countries dominated battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption from January to May 2026, with Norway reaching a 98% share and Denmark reaching 80%. • Other significant growth was noted in France and Spain, which saw BEV shares rise to 28% and 9% respectively, marking increases of 10 and 2 percentage points.

Various issues – including a rodent infestation and mold – have left the historic, sprawling Ottawa estate empty10 Downing Street has two things: mice and a chief mouser. For more than a decade, an officially recognized feline has kept the residence’s rodent infestation to a minimum.Over a similar period, the official residence of Canada’s prime minister has seen an unchecked explosion of rodents. Continue reading...

RJ Scaringe says firms focused on selling fossil fuel engines risk being ‘woefully behind’ on technology by end of decadeCarmakers that focus on selling fossil fuel engines are at risk of being “woefully behind” on technology by the end of the decade, according to the boss of Rivian, an Amazon-backed US electric carmaker.RJ Scaringe, Rivian’s founder and chief executive, said the car industry has reached a “fork in the road” in the choice between short-term profits and the heavy investments, particularly in software, that will be required to survive. Continue reading...

• The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that gun owners may carry weapons into stores, effectively rejecting a California law that sought to restrict firearms in such establishments. • This decision follows a series of recent rulings, including a Texas case upholding gun rights and a determination that "unlawful users" of drugs like marijuana cannot be automatically barred from gun ownership. • The ruling significantly extends the legal right to carry firearms in public spaces, limiting the ability of state governments to designate "gun-free zones" in commercial settings.

Minns government waiting on federal approval of carbon credit scheme before proceeding with long-awaited great koala national parkFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA long-promised New South Wales great koala national parkis set to go ahead after the Albanese government greenlit the state to receive hundreds of millions of dollars for protecting native forests previously earmarked for logging.The assistant climate change minister, Josh Wilson, told Nine newspapers the government had approved the awarding of carbon credits to state governments for storing carbon dioxide in native forests on public land. Continue reading...

• Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned the current BNP-led government and the previous interim administration under Muhammad Yunus for suppressing democracy. • Hasina specifically challenged the legitimacy of the February 12 election, asserting that it was invalid because her party, the Awami League, was barred from participating. • She urged party members to remain united and stated that the struggle to restore democratic processes will be pursued through both legal and political channels.

• Amazon has invested €17 billion in low-carbon technologies across the EU and UK since 2021, focusing on carbon-free energy, transport electrification, and sustainable packaging. • An independent analysis by Frontier Economics reveals these investments have supported up to 144,000 jobs and generated approximately €11 billion in gross value added (GVA). • The initiative aims to accelerate Europe's transition to a low-carbon economy while enhancing the region's overall industrial competitiveness.

• The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 529 new voting members to join its ranks, including stars Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Teyana Taylor, and Josh O'Connor. • In a separate announcement, legendary actress Glenn Close will be honored with an Honorary Award statuette at the upcoming ceremony. • This recognition for Close comes after a distinguished career featuring eight competitive Oscar nominations.

• Volkswagen Group maintained its position as the top automaker in Europe based on sales results for May 2026. • The group led the market ahead of other major competitors, specifically Stellantis and Renault. • Growth was observed among several brands, including Tesla and Chinese manufacturers BYD, Chery, and Leapmotor, while Ford and Nissan saw declines.

• NASA's Perseverance rover has detected a record-breaking concentration of macromolecular carbon at the Bright Angel rock formation on Mars. • These carbon molecules are significant because they are key building blocks for life and can persist in rocks for billions of years. • The discovery provides critical evidence in the ongoing search for ancient microbial life by identifying organic materials in a geologically diverse area.

• NASA's Perseverance rover has detected hundreds of organic molecules within two mudstone samples in the Jezero crater on Mars. • These findings represent the most robust detection of complex carbon-based materials to date in this specific region of the Red Planet. • The discovery is significant because organic compounds are essential building blocks for life, strengthening the hypothesis that Mars once hosted ancient microbes.

Police allege the Rooty Hill care home resident was administered an unknown substance by her daughterAn 84-year-old woman who was found dead in an aged care home was allegedly administered an unknown substance by her daughter.Emergency services were called to Our Lady of Consolation aged care home in Rooty Hill in Sydney’s far west around 11.35pm on Thursday. Continue reading...

• Hong Kong, China secured an 8-wicket victory in a recent match, reaching a score of 127-2 in 16.2 overs. • Singapore defeated Uzbekistan by 52 runs in a rain-shortened 8-over game, where Uzbekistan managed only 49-5. • These results are part of the broader international cricket coverage provided by Cricbuzz, alongside upcoming events like the IPL 2026 and T20 World Cup 2026.

• A cargo vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, creating immediate tension in one of the world's most critical maritime corridors. • The attack occurs during a fragile ceasefire and ongoing peace talks between the United States and Iran, threatening to derail diplomatic progress. • This incident highlights the persistent volatility of regional security and the risk of escalation despite current efforts to maintain stability.

• National data reveals that Assam has accounted for nearly 62% of all Japanese encephalitis (JE) deaths in India since 2018, with outbreaks typically peaking between July and August. • Expert Athira Elssa Johnson emphasizes the urgent need for India to improve controls on food-borne infections, which are being exacerbated by climate change, chemical contaminants, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). • The report further highlights the growing threat of drug-resistant malaria, which is complicating current medical treatment and disease elimination efforts.

• A bipartisan coalition called RAISE US, launching Thursday, is developing a comprehensive "people strategy" to prepare millions of workers for AI-driven career upheavals. • The consortium is led by former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and former Indiana Governor, featuring partners such as Amazon, Microsoft, Bank of America, and Eli Lilly. • This initiative combines the resources of state governments, philanthropic groups, and major employers to address widespread anxiety regarding job displacement.

Thermometer shows 23.5C overnight in Welsh capital as climate crisis makes such extreme temperatures more severe and more likelyEurope live – latest updatesA sweltering night in Cardiff has broken another new UK heat record as brutally hot conditions continue across England and Wales. Temperatures only fell to 23.5C overnight in the Welsh capital, the Met Office said, making it the highest minimum temperature ever recorded in June.The UK’s high temperature record for June is also likely to be broken on Thursday, just a day after the previous record. The heatwave, supercharged by the climate crisis, drove the temperature to 36.1C at Gosport in Hampshire on Wednesday, beating the previous record of 35.6C set in Southampton in 1976. Continue reading...

• French police have launched a manslaughter investigation after children died inside a car during a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 43°C. • Extreme weather is affecting Southern Europe, with Spain issuing red alerts for dangerous heat expected to hit 44°C and France seeing records shattered on Monday. • Italy's health ministry has issued its highest-level alert for 15 cities, prompting authorities to implement measures to curtail outdoor work.

• The U.S. Department of Justice announced the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, charging 455 defendants for their roles in massive fraud and opioid abuse schemes. • The group of defendants includes 90 doctors and other licensed medical professionals who allegedly submitted over $6.5 billion in false health care claims. • This enforcement action is critical as the schemes caused significant patient harm, including deaths, highlighting the lethal consequences of medical fraud.

Two powerful earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 – sent residents running into the streets as buildings shook and collapsedVenezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital CaracasBack-to-back powerful earthquakes hammered Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.The US Geological Survey said the first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 and its epicentre was west of the community of Morón, located along the country’s Caribbean coast, about 168km (104 miles) west of Caracas. The quake had a depth of 13km (8 miles). Continue reading...

Annual list of creatives invited to join the Academy also includes Josh O’Connor, Teyana Taylor and Jon BernthalJacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega and Stephen Fry are among the 529 creatives invited to join this year’s member class of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.“We are delighted to invite this remarkable group of film artists and professionals from around the world to join the Academy,” said CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor in a statement. “Through their commitment to filmmaking, this year’s exceptionally talented class has made significant contributions to our global movie industry.” Continue reading...

Report uncovers biggest childbirth scandal in NHS history in which 520 mothers and babies suffered ‘potentially avoidable’ harm or diedHorrific failings led to 520 mothers and babies in Nottingham suffering harm or dying, sparking calls for a public inquiry into maternity care across England.In all, 444 women and 76 newborn babies suffered “potentially avoidable” outcomes, a damning three-year long review of the biggest childbirth scandal in NHS history concluded.A “bullying and toxic culture” persisted at NUH over many years and impeded moves to improve care.Maternity service managers and the trust’s senior leaders were repeatedly warned about a host of serious problems in the maternity units at both hospitals but did not take effective action.Maternity staff displayed “a culture of not admitting women who were seeking admission in labour”, despite the risks this posed to them and their babies.Both maternity units were consistently seriously short-staffed and could not cope with the number of births and complexity of cases they had to handle.One baby girl who died early in gestation was “inadvertently disposed of as clinical waste by laboratory staff after her postmortem examination”, compounding her parents’ distress. Continue reading...

Former Georgia congresswoman on social media says she’s ‘fed up’ and done backing a party ‘that betrays its voters’Former US congresswoman and Trump loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced that she is finished backing the Republican party, aligning herself with TV rightwinger Tucker Carlson after his own high-profile rejection of the GOP just months ahead of the midterm elections.During a recent episode of the Can’t Be Censored podcast, Carlson said when he appeared as a guest there was “no chance” he would support the Republican party any more, after years of being a prominent booster for Donald Trump. Continue reading...

Review of 2,500 cases between 2012 and 2015 finds ‘systemic’ and ‘deep-rooted’ failures, a bullying culture and racismMore than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed at ‘toxic’ Nottingham NHS trust, report finds‘Truly horrific’: the stories of five people affectedA review into the NHS’s biggest ever maternity care scandal has been published. Led by Donna Ockenden, an independent senior midwife, the review examined 2,500 cases involving mothers and babies dying or being seriously injured, or babies being stillborn, while under the care of Nottingham university hospitals NHS trust between 2012 and 2015. Below is a summary of the findings from the report. Continue reading...

Despite plunging fuel prices, trimmed mean inflation increased from an annual pace of 3.4% to 3.6%Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s inflation challenge is far from over and more Reserve Bank rate hikes remain on the cards, economists warn, even after a plunging petrol costs drove an unexpected fall in consumer price growth in the year to May.Annual inflation dropped to 4%, from 4.2% in the year to April, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, dragged down in large part thanks to a nearly 12% drop in fuel prices in the month of May. Continue reading...

• Actor David Corenswet gained widespread internet praise on June 24, 2026, after he was seen protecting co-star Milly Alcock on a red carpet. • Social media users have lauded the actor's chivalry, with many fans calling him a "real life Superman" in reference to his role. • The incident highlights the ongoing public scrutiny and pressure celebrities face from paparazzi during high-profile media events.