Brigitte Bardot has died aged 91. The French actor, known for And God Created Woman, later dedicated herself to animal welfare campaigning. Tributes note her enduring influence on European cinema and her decades of activism.
Brigitte Bardot has died aged 91. The French screen icon rose to fame in the 1950s with And God Created Woman, became a global symbol of style, and later devoted herself to animal welfare. Tributes note her lasting influence on film and popular culture.
Trump says negotiations to end hostilities are in their “final stages” after calling one counterpart and before meeting the other in Florida. He claims both sides are willing, but borders and security arrangements remain unresolved. Britain and its allies emphasise a just, durable peace.
The Tory leader urges the government to strip a dual national of British citizenship and deport him after past posts calling for violence and promoting hatred surfaced. She criticises the PM’s welcome of his arrival, arguing the UK should bar those who despise it.
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Trump says a peace deal is “within reach” after meeting a European counterpart in Florida. A whistleblower chemist warns a state may be developing new banned agents, prompting renewed UK and allied vigilance on chemical security as talks continue.
Officials report foreign submarines conducting covert surveillance in UK waters, focusing on undersea cables and naval routes. The Navy is increasing patrols and investing in advanced detection with allied support to protect critical infrastructure and assert maritime security.
A former SAS warrant officer warns the Northern Ireland legacy bill leaves veterans exposed to prosecution, deterring recruits and threatening UK security. He says uncertainty over historic cases could damage morale and retention in elite units, urging stronger legal protections.
Zelensky met Trump in Florida to seek a New Year path to de‑escalation, discussing a possible ceasefire framework, security assurances and aid. Western backing, including from the UK, remained pivotal as talks weighed humanitarian relief, energy stability and reconstruction.