A senior US lawmaker says Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor should travel to America to give evidence about his links to Jeffrey Epstein, urging him to treat testifying as a public service. The intervention increases pressure on him amid ongoing scrutiny of the association.

Security guard Nathan Newby is to receive the George Medal after averting a planned attack at St James’s Hospital in Leeds. He approached a man with an explosive device, spoke to him and offered a hug, persuading him to stand down and protecting staff, patients and visitors.

The PM warned the Middle East crisis may persist despite a former US president claiming progress in talks with Tehran, which officials there dispute. Ministers convened to assess energy and shipping risks amid concern that disruption in a vital strait could drive prices higher.

Epstein survivors urge the Met to question a second woman alleging misconduct by Andrew, saying she could provide vital evidence. They commend Met chief Rowley’s review of the files. Andrew denies wrongdoing.