Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.
Britain's Sizewell B nuclear power plant will continue generating electricity until 2055 after the government granted it a 20-year life extension. The plant, which produces 3% of the UK's electricity, will help meet demand for low-carbon power.
Following an overnight exchange of attacks, the US has launched a new round of strikes on Iran, with President Trump vowing to "hit them hard again tonight" in retribution for Iran's earlier bombing of ships. Explosions were reported in several southern Iranian cities, including Bandar Abbas and Sirik, with US Central Command stating the strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation.
Andy Burnham has pledged to Labour MPs that he will not use party discipline to "stifle debate" if he becomes leader. He aims to foster a culture of open discussion and respect for differing opinions, contrasting with Keir Starmer's approach.
Four England players, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, Declan Rice, and Jude Bellingham, are at risk of suspension for the World Cup semi-final due to yellow card accumulation. Jordan Henderson also faces potential tournament exit after a wrist injury.
The UK Treasury has not analyzed the trade-offs required to meet Nato's 3.5% of GDP defence spending target by 2035, Chief Secretary Lucy Rigby stated. Funding decisions are deferred to the next government, with potential tax hikes or cuts to other public services implied.
A new trial in Australia suggests the Meningitis B vaccine (4CMenB) does not prevent gonorrhoea infections, despite its use in at-risk men in the UK. The GoGoVax trial found no significant difference in infection rates between vaccinated and placebo groups.
