All news for 2026-07-06

06 Jul 2026 613

Millions flood Tehran streets as Iran buries supreme leader Ali Khamenei amid anti-US fury

A crowd of millions assembled on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran’s assassinated supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.

06 Jul 2026 583

Wealthy Texans paid a fortune to fly Concorde — only to discover it crawled across America slower than its legendary reputation

For 16 months at the dawn of the 1980s, some of Texas’ wealthiest business travelers paid a premium for what seemed like the ultimate aviation experience.

Finance

06 Jul 2026 513

Shipping industry retreats from net zero as fossil fuels regain dominance and nuclear ambitions grow

The shipping industry’s backing for green power has sunk as the majority of vessel owners stick to traditional dirty marine fossil fuels or explore alternatives including nuclear energy.

Sport

06 Jul 2026 534

FIFA overturns Folarin Balogun ban after Donald Trump personally intervenes

Fifa will allow Folarin Balogun, the star striker of the US men’s national team, to play its knockout World Cup match against Belgium on Monday after a complaint from Donald Trump to football’s governing body.

World

06 Jul 2026 384

Trump’s policies fuel the return of Somali pirates as attacks threaten global shipping again

Donald Trump’s America First policy, his dismantling of USAID, and his war against Iran have led to the revival of the long-forgotten phenomenon of Somali piracy.

Finance

06 Jul 2026 431

JD Sports to return nearly €250,000 after gift card expiry mistake in Ireland

JD Sports will now reissue 5,604 gift cards where an outstanding balance of €10 or more was cancelled on expiry of the card

Finance

06 Jul 2026 635

France’s richest man Bernard Arnault ordered to pay €22.5 million in back taxes

France’s richest man, Bernard Arnault — billionaire owner of the luxury giant LVMH — has been ordered to pay nearly €22.5 million ($25.7 million) in additional taxes following a long-running dispute with tax authorities.

Sport

06 Jul 2026 363

Charles Leclerc wins dramatic British Grand Prix as George Russell and Lewis Hamilton complete podium

The Monegasque driver took first place on the podium after a tense race on Sunday.

06 Jul 2026 470

Prince Harry accepts Buckingham Palace stay during UK return for Invictus Games

Prince Harry has formally accepted an invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace for part of his visit to London this week, a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex has confirmed.

06 Jul 2026 580

Princess Kate shares emotional family reunion after completing Three Peaks challenge for cancer charity

Catherine undertook the event to raise money for the Royal Marsden, the hospital where she was treated for cancer in 2024.

Sport

06 Jul 2026 411

Three Lions advance to the quarter-finals following a victory at the Azteca

They held on through eleven minutes of extra time at the Azteca Stadium to beat Mexico 3-2.

Politics

06 Jul 2026 518

Andy Burnham urged to ditch Trump strategy and rebuild ties with Europe

Andy Burnham is being urged to prioritise Europe over the US amid criticism that his predecessor was too close to Donald Trump.

Politics

06 Jul 2026 617

Labour plans election crackdown on X and Facebook with broadcaster-style rules

Social media sites should be faced with restrictions during elections in a similar way to broadcasters, Labour’s deputy leader said.

Crime

06 Jul 2026 581

Man and woman arrested after 22-year-old stabbed to death in west London

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 22-year-old man was stabbed to death in west London, police have said.

Politics

06 Jul 2026 497

Police launch new probe into missing £1.5m from Scotland’s 2014 independence campaign

Fresh questions have been raised over financial management in the independence movement after a new police investigation was launched into allegations of missing funds.

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