King’s Birthday Honours: More than 1,100 people are recognised in King Charles III’s 2026 Birthday Honours, with Professor Dame Parveen Kumar among the top medical figures honoured and a notable share of recipients from British Asian communities. Courts & Rights: A British Indian Tory peer, Lord Rami Ranger, has launched a High Court challenge after the government revoked his CBE, arguing the move is unlawful and raises free-speech questions. Crime & Policing: London’s Met Police says just 104 repeat offenders drove a third of identified shoplifting cases over two years, pushing for fast-track courts to speed up retail-crime prosecutions. UK Politics: A key Makerfield by-election could decide Labour leader Keir Starmer’s political fate, with Andy Burnham seeking victory against Reform UK. Foreign Affairs: North Korea has recalled its ambassador to Britain after sanctions over a children’s camp, escalating a diplomatic row. Health & Culture: Jeremy Clarkson revealed he has aggressive prostate cancer, while Britain also marks the summer solstice on June 21. Travel & Safety: A British paraglider died in Spain after reportedly tangling in power lines. Economy & Everyday Life: Dacia says its next budget EV will be called the New Spring, aiming to keep prices near the bottom of the UK market.