Movement

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement are facing internal conflict as their libertarian public-health ideals clash with the realities of governing. • After gaining influence within the Trump administration, the movement's goals of dismantling federal health bureaucracies are proving difficult to implement through official policy. • This tension highlights the struggle between populist rhetoric and the practical constraints of managing large-scale government health agencies.

The Labour MP hinted that he’s open to flexibility for some taxes that could aid high street businessesGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics.Andy Burnham, the lead contender to succeed prime minister Keir Starmer, has hinted at some of his tax proposals as he draws up plans to revitalise Britain’s high streets. Continue reading...

• Indian markets are trading in positive territory, with the Nifty Pharma index emerging as a top gainer due to strong export demand and stable earnings expectations. • Overall gains are being restricted by geopolitical instability, specifically reports that Iran has rejected diplomatic discussions with visiting US envoys. • Investors are avoiding aggressive risk-taking as uncertainty grows regarding the sustainability of the recent ceasefire between the US and Iran.

• A new report warns that China is expanding its transnational repression efforts, specifically targeting the global digital rights movement and activists within Europe. • While Europe is less dependent on Chinese technology and investment than the Global South, it remains highly vulnerable to Beijing's political pressure and influence campaigns. • The report highlights several recent incidents where Chinese authorities have attempted to silence dissent and monitor activists operating outside China's borders.

• Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG) saw its stock price increase by 8.12% on June 24, driven by a combination of market sentiment and strategic upgrades. • The surge was fueled by lower crude oil prices boosting the broader tourism sector and the integration of Anthropic’s AI models into Priceline to improve operational efficiency. • Institutional investors increased their positions in the company, citing that the stock had reached historically attractive valuation levels.

Victoria and NSW police search seven properties as they examine where shooter travelled after killing two officers in PorepunkahTwo more men have been arrested as police continue their investigation into Porepunkah shooter Dezi Freeman’s months on the run after he killed two police officers.In a statement on Tuesday, police also revealed they believed Freeman travelled between Victoria and New South Wales in the seven months between the August 2025 shooting at Porepunkah and when he was found on a remote property in Thologolong, near Walwa on the Victoria-New South Wales border, on 30 March. Continue reading...

Labour grandee was MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook from 1964 until his retirement from the Commons in 1997Roy Hattersley, the former Labour deputy leader and author, has died aged 93, his family has said.Prime Minister Keir Starmer described Hattersley as a “giant of the Labour movement”. Continue reading...