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A fraudster who stole £300,000 from a vulnerable pensioner has been arrested in Tenerife after Sky News tracked her down. Pamela Gwyneth isolated 89-year-old Joan Green during the pandemic, gained power of attorney, and raided her savings. Gwyneth fled to Tenerife last year but was arrested by Spanish police; she is expected to be extradited to the UK to serve a six-year sentence imposed in her absence.

Donald Trump warned that US strikes on Iran will expand after a fourth night of attacks focused on military targets around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran threatened to halt Middle East energy exports in response to the US naval blockade. A military analyst said the escalation risks a ground incursion. Separately, England prepared to face Argentina in a World Cup semi-final, with the British Beer and Pub Association predicting over six million extra pints sold and discussing the economic pressures on pubs.

Thames Water's chief executive told Sky News that uncertainty over Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plans for the water industry has increased the risk that a bailout deal could collapse. The company is drowning in nearly £20 billion of debt and is due to run out of money by the end of the year, despite posting an annual profit. Creditors have a restructuring plan, but the government is considering options including special administration or full nationalisation, which could cost billions.