British artist David Hockney dies aged 88 12. June 2026 (13:41) He was one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.(London News)
Palestinian football chief says US denied him visa to attend World Cup 12. June 2026 (13:35) Jibril Rajoub attended opening match in Mexico but becomes latest football official hit by US visa issues, he saysThe head of the Palestinian Football Association has said he is unable to travel to the US with other federation heads attending the 2026 Fifa World Cup because he has not been issued a visa.Jibril Rajoub went to the opening match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City on Thursday. But he is among several people accredited to attend the World Cup who have been denied visas or have yet to receive them from the US. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Oil prices plummet as Trump claims he is close to US-Iran deal 12. June 2026 (13:07) Brent crude falls as optimism rises strait of Hormuz could reopen over the weekendBusiness live – latest updatesGlobal oil prices fell on Friday to lows not seen since the first week of the Iran crisis after Donald Trump claimed he was close to reaching a peace deal with Tehran.The price of Brent crude began to tumble from about $93 a barrel in overnight trade after the US president called off further military strikes against Iran scheduled for the evening. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Barclays to buy GoHenry kids’ debit card and money app 12. June 2026 (13:07) High street bank to buy UK business from US fintech company Acorns as it targets young peopleBusiness live – latest updatesBarclays is to buy an app designed to help children understand and manage their money, as it targets young people in affluent families.The high street bank has agreed to buy the UK business of GoHenry, which provides children with personalised debit cards carrying their name, from the US fintech company Acorns, which will retain GoHenry’s US branch. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
