Iran’s leadership signalled a tougher response to escalating unrest, imposing internet limits and insisting it will not back down. The supreme leader labelled protesters foreign‑backed as fresh rallies were called, raising expectations of intensified security action.

Thirty-four former schoolmates say Nigel Farage displayed racist behaviour at school, citing repeated derogatory remarks and taunting. Farage denies being racist, describes the incidents as schoolboy banter, and says he will not apologise.

US forces seized a foreign-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic for alleged sanctions evasion, ending a pursuit that began in the Caribbean. A second dark fleet vessel was intercepted in the region. Washington signalled tougher maritime enforcement and said crews would be treated humanely.

UK and France struck a coalition deal to deploy troops to an Eastern European ally once a peace agreement takes effect. They will set up support hubs for training, logistics and monitoring. Framed as a non-combat mission, it reinforces Western security guarantees and long-term deterrence.