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Net migration to the UK has almost halved, according to new figures. The data shows a significant decrease in the number of people moving to the country.
Nine people are in critical condition and 28 remain hospitalized following a train crash near Bedford where two East Midlands Railway services collided. A train driver was killed and 100 others injured, with 11 described as very seriously injured. Investigations are underway.
Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, a move disputed by the US military. The closure, if true, impacts 20% of global oil transit. US VP JD Vance is heading to Switzerland for talks with Iran on the nuclear issue and a Lebanon ceasefire.
Iran's military announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel's attacks in southern Lebanon as a breach of a US-Iran agreement. The US Central Command stated safe passage remained intact, with increased commercial traffic. Iran claims the US also violated the deal by not ending military operations.
The Met Office has expanded its amber extreme heat warning for Monday and Tuesday as temperatures in the UK could reach 36-37C. This heatwave, spreading from Europe, is consistent with climate change predictions and poses risks to health and infrastructure.
Mona Khalil, a 76-year-old Lebanese environmental activist, died after being wounded in an Israeli strike on her home near Mansouri beach. Khalil dedicated over 25 years to protecting endangered sea turtles and co-founded the Orange House Project.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing Israeli military operations and US "bad faith." The US denied the closure, stating traffic continues to flow and is being monitored. The claims emerge ahead of technical talks in Switzerland to advance a recent interim agreement.
