Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say. ...
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Ban ‘forever chemicals’ in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urgeBan ‘forever chemicals’ in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say. ...
UK and France strike new £662m small boats dealUK and France strike new £662m small boats deal
The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”. ...
US Navy chief leaving post ‘effective immediately’, Pentagon saysUS Navy chief leaving post ‘effective immediately’, Pentagon says
US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months. ...
China weathered Trump’s tariffs – but the Iran war is taking a tollChina weathered Trump’s tariffs – but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China’s export-driven economy. ...
Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breachesIran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches
Iran’s chief negotiator says “violations” by the US and Israel make it impossible to open the strait. ...
US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talksUS and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump’s ceasefire extension. ...
EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlockEU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock
Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary. ...
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surgeLufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring. ...
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain beginsBird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans. ...