Noontime News Recap: Floods, drone strikes and oil shock dominate a grim global noon brief

At least 62 people have been killed in Uttar Pradesh after days of heavy rain and flooding in northern India, with officials saying the waters have affected several districts as the rain begins to ease.  🔗

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Ukraine faced another deadly night of Russian drone attacks, with strikes on Kyiv and Odesa contributing to a nationwide toll of at least 14 dead and 57 injured, according to officials.  🔗

In Britain, counter terror police are continuing their investigation after five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following reports of three suspicious incidents around the base.  🔗

Oil markets were jolted after Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, a move that added to tensions and pushed prices above 107 dollars a barrel.  🔗

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Rescue teams in north central Nepal are searching for 12 people missing after an avalanche on Mount Himlung killed at least two people and left others injured or displaced.  🔗

In Thailand, parts of Bangkok remained under water after days of heavy rain overwhelmed the drainage system, and the government has now declared a disaster across all 50 districts of the capital.  🔗

In the UK, diesel prices have hit a record 199.18p per litre, with the RAC saying petrol is also still rising as the Middle East conflict feeds through into fuel costs.  🔗

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