King Charles’s tax bill: what did we learn, and what is still in the dark?

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We know the monarch paid £24.6m in tax over the last two years, but we still don’t know how wealthy he actually is

King Charles has become Britain’s first monarch in modern times to reveal how much tax he pays on his private income: £24.6m over the last two years.

It’s a move celebrated by some as heralding an era of greater transparency from the monarchy. But just how open has it been?

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Karl Stefanovic to leave Nine immediately after Today host’s podcast controversy

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Network says it was ‘no longer possible’ for Stefanovic to host Today, days after he interviewed far-right activist Tommy Robinson on independent podcast

Karl Stefanovic is leaving Nine immediately, the network said in a statement on Friday.

It was presented as a joint decision, however it follows days of controversy after the highly paid Today presenter used his independent podcast to interview British far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

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In Japan, Canadian defense minister expresses interest in GCAP sixth-gen fighter project – Breaking Defense

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  1. In Japan, Canadian defense minister expresses interest in GCAP sixth-gen fighter project  Breaking Defense
  2. Canadian defence minister says he discussed GCAP fighter with Japanese counterpart  Reuters
  3. CTV News in Tokyo: Canadian business leaders went to Japan to make deals. Here’s what they’re bringing home.  CTV News
  4. Canada calls for 'discipline' with China as it beefs up Japan defense ties  Nikkei Asia
  5. Canada Concludes Defence Trade Mission to Japan  Canadian Defence Review
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British influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly stabbing man to death, claiming self-defense, advocacy group says – CBS News

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  1. British influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly stabbing man to death, claiming self-defense, advocacy group says  CBS News
  2. TikTok star from Kent faces death penalty for Dubai murder  BBC
  3. BREAKING: 23-Year-Old British TikTok Influencer Brooke George faces death penalty in Dubai  Detained in Dubai
  4. The inside story of the British TikToker who could face death by firing squad in Dubai  The Independent
  5. Influencer, 23, Faces Potential Death Penalty After She Was Charged with Murder of Her Boyfriend: Report  People.com
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In a viral video, a Russian soldier threatens Putin with an army mutiny. He says disgruntled military and security officials came to him and asked him to serve as their messenger. – Meduza

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  1. In a viral video, a Russian soldier threatens Putin with an army mutiny. He says disgruntled military and security officials came to him and asked him to serve as their messenger.  Meduza
  2. Vladimir Putin Humiliated as Troops Threaten to ‘Turn Their Weapons’ on Him  The Daily Beast
  3. Ex-military of the Russian Federation stated that the army could "turn weapons against the Kremlin" and demanded a meeting with Putin  Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
  4. 'This is not a bluff': Putin facing mutiny? Russian commander warns army would 'turn guns on Kremlin' unless... | WATCH  WION
  5. Russian serviceman records appeal to Putin demanding live broadcast and threatening to turn weapons on the Kremlin  АНТИКОР
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Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024 – AP News

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  1. Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024  AP News
  2. Kenya braces for return of Gen Z protests – how did they begin?  Al Jazeera
  3. Officials Shut Down Kenya’s Capital to Block Protest  The New York Times
  4. 'It was a trap': Gachagua explains June 25 anniversary boycott  Daily Nation
  5. Families lay flowers on barbed wire barricade on anniversary of deadly Kenya protests  BBC
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Pragmatic choice: Israel’s war backfires as Gulf backs US-Iran deal – Al Jazeera

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  1. Pragmatic choice: Israel’s war backfires as Gulf backs US-Iran deal  Al Jazeera
  2. Trump’s Gulf allies fear his Iran agreement is a ‘disastrous turning point’  CNN
  3. With Iran emboldened, its neighbours must put old divisions aside  The Economist
  4. Analysis • Rubio to the rescue: The Gulf, like Israel, feels Trump sold it out on Iran  Haaretz
  5. A grand bargain is in sight, you just need a 'golden bridge' to get there  Responsible Statecraft
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House backs $1.55 billion to revive E-7 Wedgetail, spares Navy Hawkeye – Military Times

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  1. House backs $1.55 billion to revive E-7 Wedgetail, spares Navy Hawkeye  Military Times
  2. Pentagon Finds $1.55B for E-7 Wedgetail, Mostly in Classified Budget  Air & Space Forces Magazine
  3. E-7 Wedgetail program critical to Oklahoma aerospace future  OKC VeloCity
  4. Pentagon To Raid Navy Aircraft Procurement To Fund Boeing E-7  Aviation Week
  5. U.S. Air Force’s Classified Budget Funds E-7 ‘Flying Radars’ to Track Chinese Stealth Fighters  Military Watch Magazine
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12-year-old boy rushed to hospital after shark attacks him in Bahamas, police say – Fox News

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  1. 12-year-old boy rushed to hospital after shark attacks him in Bahamas, police say  Fox News
  2. 12-year-old American boy attacked by shark while vacationing in the Bahamas  FOX Weather
  3. 12-year-old American boy injured in shark encounter in Bahamas  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  4. American boy, 12, attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming with brother  CBS News
  5. 12-year-old boy attacked by shark while swimming in Bahamas  Global News
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City of Paris achieves partial victory over TotalEnergies in climate risks case

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French capital hails ‘landmark decision’ against oil firm relating to disclosure of emissions from oil and gas products

A Paris court has ​ruled that the French oil company TotalEnergies must disclose the climate risks linked to emissions from its oil and gas products and set out plans to ⁠address them in a high-stakes case brought by NGOs and the city of Paris.

The ruling on Thursday is a partial victory for climate change NGOs seeking to apply France’s 2017 corporate duty of vigilance law to the climate crisis. However, the ⁠court stopped short of ordering specific measures such as limiting overseas exploration and production or setting binding ​emissions reduction targets.

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