Bangkok bar fire, Widdecombe terrorism investigation, and WB-Paramount merger challenged

At least 28 people are killed in a bar fire in Bangkok, U.K. counterterrorism police take over the investigation into the murder of Ann Widdecombe, Trump declares the U.S. the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz, a judge voids Trump's $1.8 billion IRS settlement and tax audit immunity, the U.K. designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, Israel sets its national election for October, twelve states sue to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, Apple sues OpenAI over alleged stolen trade secrets, and the UK unveils a £250 million plan to strengthen protection for Jewish communities. Sources: Verity.News