Britain's annual consumer price inflation (CPI) unexpectedly climbed to 3.6% in June, its highest level in over a year, according to official figures released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur was forced to retire from her first-round match on Monday after taking a medical timeout, marking another setback in her injury-plagued season.

UK inflation unexpectedly dropped to 1.7% in the year leading up to September, marking the lowest rate in over three years and a half.

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and Norway's Equinor have engaged in pivotal discussions regarding SOCAR's potential participation in the prestigious ONS Conference 2024, scheduled for August in Norway.