In a video message from Buckingham Palace, wildlife helps the King deliver a birthday card for Sir David Attenborough.
China's consumer prices rose 1% year-on-year in June, below economists' expectations and slowing from May. Meanwhile, wholesale inflation accelerated to 4.1%, driven by energy costs and demand for AI technology, though input cost inflation eased.
Luxshare Precision Industry, an Apple supplier, saw its shares drop over 5% in its Hong Kong trading debut on Thursday. The company priced its IPO at HK$63.28 per share, raising HK$24.27 billion ($3.09 billion).
Police are investigating donations made to Robert Jenrick's 2024 Conservative leadership campaign after claims that £37,500 originated overseas. The Electoral Commission passed information to the Metropolitan Police, who have launched a formal probe. Jenrick denies the allegations.
Democrat Graham Platner has suspended his US Senate campaign in Maine after facing multiple scandals, including a sexual assault accusation. He cited threats of support withdrawal from Democrats as the reason, denying guilt.
Labour MPs are nominating their next leader following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation. Andy Burnham is the sole declared candidate, needing 81 MPs' nominations and support from affiliated groups. If unchallenged, he could be leader by July 17 and PM by July 20.
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner withdrew Wednesday after a woman accused him of sexual assault in 2021. His departure creates uncertainty for Democrats' efforts to flip Sen. Susan Collins' seat in the 2026 midterms, forcing a new nomination process.
