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Long-awaited Thrilwall inquiry has examined how the former nurse was able to murder babies at a Chester neonatal unity over a two-year periodLucy Letby was moved from the neonatal unit to administrative duties in July 2016 after consultants expressed concerns about her to the hospital’s executive team.Hospital bosses opted to carry out a number of reviews into the increased mortality in 2015 and 2016, but did not invite Cheshire Constabulary to investigate until May 2017, as Letby remained on site until her arrest more than a year later. Continue reading...

• An oil tanker exploded and caught fire on Monday after colliding with mines in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensions. • S&P 500 futures dropped 0.7% and Nasdaq futures fell 1.6% as the incident raised risks for global energy supplies. • President Donald Trump stated he expects the conflict with Iran to end this year, potentially shortly after the US midterm elections.

• Several U.S. states including Florida, Iowa, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah have attempted to prevent school districts from requiring students to wear masks. • These political disputes over safety measures occur as the delta variant increases cases among young people, particularly those under 12 who are not yet eligible for vaccines. • Local school boards face violent confrontations as they navigate the funding and control of approximately 13,000 school districts.

• Arsenal defeated Sunderland to maintain an undefeated start to their Premier League season. • Goalkeeper David Raya secured the result by saving a penalty kick taken by Le Fee. • The victory keeps Arsenal at the top of the league standings as they defend their title.

• GIFT Nifty is trading around 23,345, suggesting the Indian stock market will open nearly 120 points lower. • Brent crude oil prices have risen above $108 per barrel, while WTI crude has crossed $102. • Market analysts view the Nifty's outlook as cautious while it remains below 23,600, with a potential drop to 23,200 if it breaks the 23,300 support level.

• Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured the city of Mokha, a key location overlooking tanker routes in the Red Sea. • The seizure allows rebels to more easily target ships transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical corridor for Saudi Arabian oil exports. • Diesel prices have hit a record $6 a gallon as the move threatens to drive up global oil and gas prices to pressure the United States.

• Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India under its 2026 chairship. • The summit includes leaders from 11 member nations, including Brazil, China, India, Russia, and South Africa, alongside 10 partner countries. • The gathering allows global leaders to exchange views on regional developments and conduct high-level talks between President Xi and Prime Minister Modi.