Father of Australian girl shot by police while visiting Pakistan demands justice 16. June 2026 (12:25) Hania Ahmed, 9, died after Punjab police opened fire on suspected robbers as well as her family in ChakwalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe father of a nine-year-old Australian girl killed in Pakistan on holiday has demanded justice and to “reduce the harm” of a controversial new police wing whose officers opened fire with machine guns in response to a robbery.Hania Ahmed and her family were visiting her great-uncle Ali Ejaz last week at his home in Chakwal, Punjab province. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government ‘objects to rescue deal’ 16. June 2026 (11:54) Environment secretary reportedly raises concerns that customers would face ‘undue burden’ from £10bn planThames Water should be nationalised, says BurnhamBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK environment secretary has objected to a £10bn rescue proposal for Thames Water because it would place an “undue burden” on consumers, pushing the troubled utilities firm closer towards public ownership.Emma Reynolds wrote to the regulator Ofwat on Monday to raise concerns about the plan for the UK’s biggest water company as she is worried that customers will lose out. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
JD Vance says US-Iran deal ‘very general’ with many details yet to be negotiated – Middle East crisis live 16. June 2026 (11:52) Meanwhile Iranian foreign minister says ending Israel’s war on Lebanon ‘most important issue’ in US dealFull report: Trump declares deal ‘all signed’ as G7 leaders try to tie loose endsYou can follow all the latest developments from the G7 summit in our Europe live blog:We will be including any Iran-related news from the summit in our Middle East crisis live blog. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Kingsmill owner cleared to create UK’s biggest bread brand with Hovis takeover 16. June 2026 (11:43) ABF’s bakeries arm would be likely to exit the market entirely if the deal did not proceed, CMA findsBusiness live – latest updatesA £75m deal for the owner of Kingsmill to buy Hovis to create the UK’s biggest bread brand has been cleared by the competition watchdog.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ruled that Associated British Foods’ proposed takeover of Hovis did not raise competition concerns because if the deal did not go ahead “the most likely outcome” would be ABF’s bakeries arm leaving the UK market entirely. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
