Edith Tudor Hart, an antiques dealer and photographer, secretly recruited Kim Philby into Soviet espionage before the Second World War. A committed communist, she later lived quietly in Brighton after years of scrutiny from British authorities.

Four American crew members were killed when a refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq, with two others still missing. The حادث occurred amid escalating drone attacks that have killed a French soldier and drawn British and American forces deeper into regional tensions.

An Israeli strike in Beirut killed a Hezbollah drone unit member who also worked as a university lecturer. The military said he was involved in explosive and surveillance drone operations.

An explosion hit Ferdowsi Square in Tehran during Quds Day demonstrations attended by senior Iranian officials. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

Russia said a temporary United States waiver on purchases of its oil reflects shared interest in stabilising energy markets. European leaders voiced concern that easing restrictions could bolster Moscow as global tensions keep oil prices elevated.

The United States has eased sanctions on Russian oil, handing Moscow an economic and diplomatic boost amid rising global energy prices. The move has sparked concern in Europe and could significantly increase Russia’s oil revenues.

The Israeli Air Force struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran in a single day. Missile launchers, weapons production sites, and air defense systems were destroyed as part of an ongoing campaign to reduce threats to Israel.

A report says Iran's missile launcher numbers remain stable despite extensive strikes, largely due to mobile launch systems. Israeli assessments indicate significant damage to launchers and air defense systems, but simpler missiles remain in use.

President Donald Trump said the United States is devastating Iran’s military and leadership, warning of further action to come. He also said Iran’s new Supreme Leader is likely alive but may be injured, and vowed to 'finish the job' in the ongoing conflict.

Israel's ambassador to the United States said signs of instability are growing within Iran's leadership, with officials abroad reportedly seeking asylum. He also confirmed that one American aircraft involved in an incident over Iraq landed safely in Israel.

Shantanu Narayen will step down as Adobe’s chief executive after 18 years and transition to Chair of the Board once a successor is named. His departure follows strong quarterly results and marks the end of a transformative era that turned Adobe into a subscription-driven technology giant.

The United States is moving parts of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system from South Korea to the Middle East as conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies. The decision has raised concerns in Seoul about national security and the strain on American missile defence resources.