中央社會工作部副部長賀志亮涉嫌嚴重違紀違法，目前正接受中央紀委國家監委紀律審查和監察調查。

CNBC reported Saturday that a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by shelling, marking a fresh escalation in US‑Iran tensions after a prior temporary pact to halt hostilities. The UK Maritime Trade Operations Center said a vessel in the strait was hit by an "unidentified flying object"; the hull was damaged and the crew were reported safe. Bahrain condemned an Iranian drone strike as a "blatant violation" of its sovereignty. The incidents occurred amid a 60‑day ceasefire framework and negotiations to end the war; both sides accuse the other of breaching the agreement.

The Times reports Andy Burnham will set out plans next week to devolve powers and funding from central government to English regions, including greater control for mayors and targeted funding for social housing, welfare and post-16 education. Whitehall departments will be asked to identify functions that could transfer to local government, and Burnham may propose devolving a share of tax revenues; if he remains the sole Labour leadership candidate he is expected to be formally confirmed late next month (nominations close July 16).