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Hundreds of UK military veterans have had their pensions cut after being told they were overpaid due to clerical errors, with some owing tens of thousands of pounds.
Home Office data shows the number of asylum seekers in hotels halved to about 16,000 in June 2026, with falls also in asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
Anne Donaghy, former chief executive of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, is one of three people referred to prosecutors over alleged misconduct in public office related to a former DUP mayor's clothing expenses.
Konstantin Sokolov, a Russian-American businessman, has been appointed to lead the TRIPP+ Enterprise Fund, which finances the 'Trump Route' corridor through Armenia connecting Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan. His appointment and investments in Armenia have sparked debate.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Erlan Karin as vice president, a new position under the constitution, making him first in line to succeed the president.
British right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was deported from the US to the UK after being detained by ICE for overstaying his visa.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced changes to the early release scheme, excluding those convicted of unlawful killing, including manslaughter, ensuring PC Andrew Harper's killers remain in prison. The changes aim to ease prison overcrowding by deporting foreign prisoners and releasing some IPP inmates.
Icelandic voters rejected a proposal to resume EU accession talks, with 52.8% voting No in a referendum.
Tom Tugendhat will become shadow foreign secretary, replacing Dame Priti Patel, as part of Kemi Badenoch's upcoming reshuffle of the Conservative front bench.