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Family accuse UK government of lack of support over death of Briton in Grenada

Pathologist found Andrew Frederick’s death was a homicide but UK authorities refused specialist help

The Guardian - UK

Is Lee Andrews A Spy? Katie Price Gets Call From Husband Who Says He Is Detained In A Dubai Prison For Espionage

Katie Price's husband, Lee Andrews, has been located in Dubai's Al Awir prison, accused of espionage. The situation remains unclear, with no official charges confirmed by UAE authorities.

International Business Times UK

23-year-old British fighter killed in Ukraine was due to receive bravery award for saving soldier’s life

A 23-year-old British man fighting alongside Ukrainian forces has been killed in action in the eastern Donetsk region, the UK government confirmed.

The Times of India

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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy sounds warning on Oreshnik missiles as Russia strikes Kyiv

Ukrainian president says any use of such weapons ‘sets a global precedent for other potential aggressors’ as blasts heard throughout the capital. What we know on day 1,551

The Guardian - AU

British Council staff in Italy to strike over proposed 80% workforce cut

Soft power institution faces funding crisis linked to Covid-era government loan due to be repaid by September

The Guardian - UK

Leading charities snub key UK international development pledge over ‘limited’ scope

Exclusive: Embarrassment for the government as six leading development charities confirm to The Independent that they have decided against signing the ‘Global Partnerships Compact’ at high-profile UK development conference held in London

The Independent UK

UK’s next ambassador to Japan may be called to give evidence in Mandelson inquiry

MPs will decide whether Corin Robertson will face questions over decision to award security clearance against advice

The Guardian - UK

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UK sanctions Iranian entities accused of deploying criminal proxies

Britain has imposed new sanctions targeting groups and individuals accused of facilitating hostile Iranian actions. These measures aim to disrupt illicit finance flows supporting Iran's destabilizing activities. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans for those threatening security in the UK and the Middle East.

The Economic Times

Jake Hall death: The Only Way is Essex star dies in tragic incident, aged 35

Footballer starred in hit ITV2 reality show ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ for three years

The Independent UK

Two passengers of ship linked to hantavirus self-isolating in the UK

Health officials said once the ship docks in Tenerife the remaining British nationals can be repatriated if they do not develop symptoms.

Evening Standard

Revealed: UK education and health aid to plummet by up to 72% into 2027

Funds for country-to-country help face precipitous drop – with a recovery by 2029 still leaving aid down 20 per cent in cash terms compared to 2024/25

The Independent UK

UK expels Russian diplomat in escalating row over Moscow’s ‘malicious public smear campaign’

The UK is expelling a Russian diplomat and summoning Ambassador Andrey Kelin in a reciprocal move. It follows Russia's "unjustified" expulsion of a British diplomat in March and a subsequent "malicious public smear campaign". The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said that such behaviour, including harassment and intimidation of…

The Independent UK

Climate change hits South African women unevenly: why race, class, age and power matter

As heat, floods and drought intensify, governments, donors and cities rely on climate risk assessments to decide who gets support and where money goes. A climate risk assessment uses information on climate hazards, exposure, vulnerability and responses to identify where, who or what is most at risk to climate impacts.

The Conversation

What did Morgan McSweeney and Philip Barton tell MPs about Mandelson’s vetting?

Key takeaways from appearance at select committee of PM’s former chief of staff and former Foreign Office chief

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Evening Standard

Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on Peter Mandelson vetting row

The Prime Minister has urged Labour backbenchers to ‘stand together against’ the motion.

The Independent UK

‘Significant gaps’ in UK aid strategy in wake of cuts, MPs warn – as they call for more transparency

New report from parliament’s International Development Committee – which includes evidence from The Independent – says that the government needs to clearly outline how it will monitor and evaluate its new strategy around foreign aid

The Guardian - UK

Top Foreign Office official ‘felt pressure’ for ‘rapid outcome’ on Mandelson vetting

Ian Collard tells MPs he had not seen UKSV assessment summary before briefing Olly Robbins on clearance

The Guardian - UK

What might McSweeney and Barton reveal about Mandelson vetting scandal?

MPs likely to question Starmer’s ex-chief of staff and former top official in Foreign Office on pressure, process and access

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The Independent UK

Voices: ‘He’ll be toast by August’: Readers on Starmer’s precarious position after Mandelson scandal

YOUR VIEWS: Our community sees Keir Starmer’s position as increasingly fragile, with many arguing he is clinging on to power amid mounting doubts over his leadership, authority and electoral prospects

The Guardian - UK

Global Counsel, lobbying firm set up by Mandelson, went bust owing £4.5m just before his arrest – as it happened

Firm went bust in February amid fallout from the scandal over Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein

The Guardian - UK

Peter Mandelson: a timeline of his appointment as UK ambassador to US

Keir Starmer details vetting procedure overruled by the FCDO and culminated in his decision to appoint Mandelson

The Independent UK

Full timeline of how Mandelson appointment scandal unfolded as Starmer claims he did not ‘mislead’ MPs

The disclosures have sparked fresh questions about who knew what, and when, regarding the peer’s controversial Washington posting and its fallout

The Independent UK

Two Russian shadow fleet tankers spotted crossing British waters

The two ships were seen heading in opposit directions near the Hebrides in the North Atlantic Ocean on Monday morning

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Japan? Latest advice after earthquake

A 6.7 magnitude quake struck off the Miyagi coast on Friday

Evening Standard

Does Olly Robbins have Mandelson scandal smoking gun to finish off Keir Starmer as PM?

Commentary: The Prime Minister is fighting for his political life after the security vetting revelations in the Mandelson storm

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