News 20/06/26

King Charles is to become the first UK monarch to reveal how much he has paid in tax.

The total amount he paid during the twenty-four twenty-five financial year will be published later this week as part of the royal family’s annual finance report. Buckingham Palace said the decision was made to encourage wider understanding of accountability and increase transparency.

Iran’s top joint military command says the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again after accusing the US and Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement.

It comes as Israel continued strikes in southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire deal taking effect. The command cited a clear breach of trust by the US and Israeli attacks as reasons for closing the route, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies normally flow.

Counter terror police are investigating attacks appearing to target Muslims that injured five people in Edinburgh on Friday.

Police received multiple calls about threats, robbery and vandalism across the city. Five men suffered a range of injuries, with three requiring hospital treatment. A man aged thirty six was arrested, and there is no further threat to the public.

A murder investigation has begun after a seventeen year old boy was stabbed in south London.

Police were called at around four twenty this morning following a potential altercation on Glycena Road in Battersea. Officers attended with the ambulance services and found the teenager with serious injuries. Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

King Charles is greatly saddened by yesterday’s tragic rail crash near Bedford and is being kept regularly updated on developments.

A spokesperson from Buckingham Palace said his thoughts and sympathies are with the family of the deceased and all those affected. The Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Susan Lousada, has also paid tribute, stating that thoughts remain with everyone injured or awaiting news.

Donald Trump has hit back at the Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni after she accused him of making up a story that she begged him for a picture.

Trump claimed on television that Meloni begged out of desperation. Meloni responded on Instagram, calling the statements completely made up and expressing astonishment at the American president’s behaviour.

Two trains collided between Luton and Bedford near five o’clock yesterday when a train from Corby crashed into a Nottingham service, killing a driver.

The East of England Ambulance Service says eleven people suffered very serious injuries, twenty two were seriously injured, and fifty six sustained minor injuries. Passenger Doctor Pete Knapp described seeing terrified people crying and screaming out loud.

Police officers remained near the scene of the fatal train crash near Bedford last night.

The Ampthill Road has been closed from the Interchange Retail Park roundabout to Manor Road in Kempston Hardwick, with British Transport Police officers actively diverting drivers. A Rail Accidents Investigation Branch van and a Deutsche Bahn vehicle were both allowed on the completely closed local road.

Sir Keir Starmer faces intense calls to set a timetable for his departure from Downing Street after Andy Burnham won a resounding victory in the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a leadership challenge.

A growing number of Labour MPs are urging the prime minister to hand power over, but Sir Keir insists he will fight and not walk away now.

A new youth hub is set to open in Slough to support young people who are not in employment, education, or training.

It forms part of the Government’s wider two point five billion pound Youth Guarantee investment launching nearly one hundred and eighty hubs across Great Britain. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said the national scheme offers tailored, personalised support.

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed a ceasefire following intense Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon that killed forty seven people.

The latest agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran. The Israeli military confirmed the ceasefire but a spokesman says its forces will continue working to remove all remaining immediate threats.

The RMT union has now confirmed that the person killed in the train crash near Bedford yesterday was one of the train drivers.

General Secretary Eddie Dempsey said their thoughts are with the family and also the ASLEF trade union, while ASLEF thanked the emergency services still at the scene.