Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.

Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby lead star is knighted.

I have a duty to stay on, says Starmer, as he justifies defence spending decisions
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.

Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
Posted on Friday June 12, 2026

Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".