Air India captain sent mayday less than minute before crash, say authorities

The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter, but there’s a catch—household savings are dropping, suggesting people might be dipping into reserves to keep up with costs. Meanwhile, a new UK-US trade deal is now live, cutting tariffs for carmakers and aerospace, which could boost exports. On the flip side, a parliamentary report warns that Lifetime ISAs might push savers into bad financial decisions and calls out "nonsensical" benefit penalties.

Iran's ambassador to the UN, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, told the BBC that the US needs to promise no more military strikes before any new negotiations can happen. He criticized the Trump administration for being unclear about whether further attacks are off the table.

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 23 people in Gaza, including three children, according to local authorities. The attacks hit five locations as tens of thousands of Palestinians flee Gaza City ahead of a potential major Israeli offensive in the north. Meanwhile, medical workers are struggling to operate as gangs fight over dwindling aid supplies.

Southern Europe is baking under an intense heatwave, with temperatures hitting the high 30s and even low 40s Celsius. Countries like France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain have issued health and environmental warnings as the scorching conditions persist, raising concerns about public safety and strain on infrastructure.

Authorities in New South Wales are ramping up efforts to find Christopher Moore, a hiker who vanished during a solo camping trip near Nowra. With severe weather on the horizon, time is of the essence to locate him safely.