The unexpected visitors were shipped from Aberdeen to the Valaris Norway, off the coast of Lincolnshire.
The US and Iran engaged in reciprocal strikes, with the US hitting 90 military targets and Iran reporting 14 deaths. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has dramatically decreased, with daily traffic down significantly. The conflict escalates following the collapse of a recent ceasefire agreement.
Meghan Markle will not attend any public events during Prince Harry's UK visit, despite earlier speculation. A dispute over security arrangements led to her withdrawal from initial events, and now her attendance at later engagements, including an Invictus Games event, is also not expected.
Tadej Pogacar won stage six of the Tour de France on the Col du Tourmalet, reclaiming the yellow jersey. The defending champion established a significant lead over rivals Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel, positioning himself strongly for a potential fifth victory.
Palestinian aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi, 65, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City. He was a senior official with the Egyptian Relief Committee, known for coordinating aid and organizing public World Cup screenings for children. His death has sparked widespread grief and tributes.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating two £250,000 donations made to Reform UK in May 2024 by Fiona Cottrell, mother of convicted fraudster George Cottrell, an ally of Nigel Farage. The probe concerns potential concealment of impermissible donations. Two individuals have been interviewed under caution.
Tottenham have reportedly made an offer for Randal Kolo Muani, while Arsenal are close to finalising a £35m deal for Christos Tzolis. Barcelona are in talks for Karim Adeyemi, potentially impacting Marcus Rashford's future. Manchester United are pursuing Manu Kone and Aurelien Tchouameni has committed to Real Madrid.
