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Hezbollah’s threat surprised Cyprus; what’s at stake?
According to commentators, Hezbollah's vow to retaliate against Cyprus if it assists Israel in attacking Lebanon has emphasized the Mediterranean island's precarious geopolitical situation. Cypriots were taken aback when Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah named them in a June 19 speech, claiming Cyprus would be deemed "part of the war" if Israel used Cypriot airports and bases in an attack on Lebanon. "The Cypriot government should be careful," he told reporters.
Five more Met Police officers accused of betting on general election timetable
Five more police officers are accused of betting on the timing of the general election, according to the Metropolitan Police. The police said the Gambling Commission informed them about the cops after Rishi Sunak's close security officer was arrested last week for alleged bets on a July election.
Private equity firms want to seal £2bn parcel delivery group. Evri
Apollo and Platinum Equity are among the buyout groups fighting to own one of the UK's most extensive parcel delivery services. A swarm of trade and private equity bidders surrounds Evri, one of Britain's largest parcel delivery providers. According to Sky News, Apollo Global Management and Platinum Equity are among the parties making early proposals for Evri, which is apparently worth over £2 billion.
Southern Russian church and synagogue attacks kill 19
Attacks on police stations, churches, and a synagogue in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Dagestan have killed 19 police officers and many civilians. Six gunmen were also killed. At least sixteen persons were transported to hospitals with injuries. Three days of mourning have been announced in Dagestan, a primarily Muslim region in southern Russia that borders Chechnya. On the Orthodox festival of Pentecost, two coordinated attacks struck the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala, killing an Orthodox priest.
Exploding batteries start catastrophic S Korea factory fire
A large factory fire in South Korea occurred after multiple lithium batteries burst, killing at least 22 people. The fire broke out Monday morning at the Aricell plant in Hwaseong City, some 45 kilometres (28 miles) south of Seoul. Local television footage captured enormous smoke clouds and tiny explosions as firefighters attempted to extinguish the fire. A portion of the roof had collapsed.
US, allies argue with Russian-North Korean alliance
The United States and its Asia-Pacific allies have sharply condemned Russia and North Korea's newly stated military partnership. On Monday, the United States, South Korea, and Japan issued a statement expressing "grave concern" about the defence accord struck last week during Russian President Vladimir Putin's well-publicized official visit to North Korea.
Mortgages cost £400 more each month since last election
According to data, first-time buyers are paying £400 more monthly on mortgage repayments than before the last general election. According to Rightmove, the average repayment has increased from £667 to £1,075 since Boris Johnson's overwhelming victory in 2019. This represents a 61% increase over a period in which salaries increased by 27%. It highlights the financial strain on individuals taking their first step onto the housing ladder, even as Rishi Sunak points to good GDP growth and falling inflation as proof that his plan is working.
Boeing should be charged by US prosecutors
Prosecutors in the United States are proposing that Boeing face criminal charges after determining that the plane manufacturer violated a settlement tied to two fatal disasters, according to two people familiar with the situation. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) must determine whether to prosecute Boeing by July 7. The recommendation of the prosecutors handling the case has not been disclosed before.
A ‘test against the best’ awaits Steve Borthwick’s England in New Zealand
Steve Borthwick argues that the days of England rugby teams becoming cannon fodder in New Zealand are passed as his team prepares for a two-Test series against the All Blacks. The head coach claims he has played on teams that were mentally beaten before they stepped off the airport, but he believes the current squad is a different species. While England has not toured New Zealand in a decade and has not won on Kiwi territory since 2003, Borthwick and his team have travelled south keen to demonstrate that the balance of global rugby power is shifting. They are also encouraged by the prospect of being the first English team to defeat the All Blacks in a multi-Test series.
Accident left Princess Anne hospitalized with minor bruises and concussion
According to Buckingham Palace, the King has been informed of Princess Anne's injuries and wishes her a "speedy recovery" with the rest of the royal family. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Princess Anne had "minor injuries and a concussion" as a result of an incident on Sunday evening. It is understood that emergency services were summoned to the incident on the Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire on Sunday to treat injuries consistent with being hit by a horse.
