Justice Secretary David Lammy stated that opponents of early prison release for offenders lack solutions to prevent a criminal justice system collapse. Over 5,000 prisoners, including rapists and sex offenders, are set for early release from September due to impending capacity issues in England and Wales.
Russia has banned diesel exports to stabilize its domestic market following Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, which have caused gasoline shortages and price spikes. Meanwhile, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least three in Kyiv and four in Odesa.
A bill to establish a Hillsborough Law, mandating public officials to be truthful in inquiries, is unlikely to return to Parliament before the summer recess. Concerns over intelligence services' opt-out clauses have stalled progress, with potential passage now likely under a new prime minister.
Russia's domestic fuel market is tense due to peak summer demand and refinery issues. Deputy PM Alexander Novak stated that a short-term ban on diesel exports for producers is being considered to boost domestic supplies, alongside proposals from President Putin.
Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin will address the Innoprom International Industrial Exhibition in Yekaterinburg on Monday. He will also meet with heads of government from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states attending the event.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has instructed the Energy Ministry and industry companies to develop and present specific measures to stabilize the fuel situation in the country's most vulnerable regions. This directive followed a meeting analyzing oil product output, inventories, and logistics.
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that the fuel and energy sector's share in the national GDP has fallen to 13% from 18-20%. The sector's share in revenue also dropped significantly from 42% to 22%. Export share in GDP decreased threefold, while investment share is projected to rise.
UK Justice Secretary David Lammy is raising concerns with the US government over the case of Capt Jacob Wulfson, a US pilot who strangled academic Sarah Steele in Cambridge but faced a court martial on a US airbase instead of an English trial. The incident highlights an obscure agreement regarding US military jurisdiction in the UK.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko announced a 31% reduction in cybercrimes in Russia during the first five months of 2026. This decline follows years of growth and is attributed to newly adopted anti-fraud measures, including a self-ban mechanism for international calls and a 'panic button' on the Gosuslugi portal.
Russia is contemplating a temporary ban on diesel fuel exports by producers for a few months to address a domestic surplus and boost supply. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated the measure aims to ensure greater volume for the domestic market and replenish stocks.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced Russia has secured sufficient fuel volumes for its domestic market, despite ongoing logistics restructuring. Authorities have banned gasoline and jet fuel exports, are considering a diesel export ban, and postponed refinery maintenance to meet heightened summer demand.
Russia's fuel market is "challenging but controlled," according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. The government is using reserves and considering a ban on diesel exports to ensure domestic supplies, especially during the summer demand peak. Oil companies are maximizing production and supplies to regions, and refinery maintenance is being postponed.
Russian authorities are considering a complete ban on diesel fuel exports, following a similar prohibition on gasoline and jet fuel. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that daily meetings are being held with oil companies and federal authorities to ensure stable fuel deliveries to regions.
Ukraine's UN envoy, Andrii Melnyk, warned that Kyiv may revise its ceasefire offer to Russia if the UN Security Council doesn't pass a resolution for an unconditional end to hostilities. Melnyk cited Ukraine's recent successful strikes on Russian oil refineries and military targets as growing confidence in their war effort.
Russian oil companies are taking steps to ensure domestic fuel supply, increase production, and commission new capacities, according to the government. Special focus was placed on supplying agricultural producers during seasonal fieldwork.
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and ex-Conservative minister Michael Gove will co-star in 'The Wargame,' a four-part Sky TV show where they play roles in a fictional UK government at war with Russia. The series also features Jim Murphy and Penny Mordaunt.
Angela Rayner has strongly criticized the UK government's proposed changes to visa rules, calling it "un-British" to extend settlement waiting times for migrants already in the UK, particularly care workers.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee met with Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister Bolumzhanov on June 10 to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation. Lee welcomed Bolumzhanov for the Alatau City Development Roundtable and highlighted Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" in the Belt and Road Initiative.
A cross-party committee of MPs has warned that David Lammy's proposed criminal court reforms could increase mistrust in the justice system among the black community. The report highlights the underrepresentation of black judges and calls for a national target to achieve a representative judiciary by 2035.
A prolonged Middle East conflict could force a global shift to alternative energy sources, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). He stated that such shifts would negatively impact the energy sector and the broader economy, potentially leading to new logistics and transport solutions.
Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak stated at SPIEF that global economic centers are shifting towards Asia-Pacific and Eurasia. He noted BRICS' share of global GDP has risen to 40%, surpassing the G7's 30%, a gap that is widening.
Russia and Vietnam are in discussions regarding Russian companies' involvement in establishing a strategic petroleum reserve in Vietnam. The talks were held on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Russia's Deputy PM Alexander Novak stated at SPIEF that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and infrastructure damage in the Persian Gulf have led to a global energy market shortage of 12 million barrels daily and a dramatic rise in freight costs due to a lack of tankers.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced that most oil companies have signed fuel agreements to stabilize the domestic market until year-end. The deals regulate fuel volumes and retail prices, considering inflation.
