Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.

Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson tells state TV that reports of an agreement were "speculative" and "nothing has been finalised".

Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Rapist Bawan Harwe lured underage girls back to his flat with the promise of free vapes and cash.

Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at nearly $1.8tn ahead of record share sale
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

Girl, 14, charged with attempted murder after Manchester school knife attack
Posted on Thursday June 11, 2026

Two pupils and a teacher were injured in the attack, which counter-terror police are investigating.