David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.
Ten US states are identified as having the best infrastructure to host the AI revolution, considering factors like abundant and inexpensive electricity, water supply, and shovel-ready sites. Tennessee, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Michigan, New York, Arizona, Indiana, Ohio, Virginia, and Illinois are highlighted for their preparedness.
Donald Trump repeatedly claimed to be the "number one" person on TikTok, citing new numbers. However, data shows he has 16.7 million followers, significantly less than top influencers like Khabane Lame (162.3M) and Charli D'Amelio (159.2M). While Trump leads world leaders on the platform, his overall ranking is disputed.
Henry Slade returns to England's starting lineup for the Test against Fiji, aiming to prevent a sixth consecutive defeat. Steve Borthwick's team features several changes, including new faces on the bench and a reshuffling of the backline.
President Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain, citing its NATO defense spending and payment issues. However, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated Trump may not follow through after a "good meeting" with Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez, suggesting positive developments on "core issues about payment."
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes for a second consecutive night, leading to a significant decrease in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The US reported hitting 90 military targets, while Iran stated 14 people have died and retaliated against US assets in multiple countries.
The UK government has announced an extension of cladding remediation funding to buildings under 36ft, previously only available for blocks 59ft or higher. This move, part of the Remediation Acceleration Plan, aims to accelerate safety fixes and prioritize properties based on risk to residents. Applications will open from August.
