Donald Trump says time is running out as a US carrier group heads towards Iran. He presses for a tougher deal on its nuclear programme but leaves room for talks. Washington prepares contingencies while protests continue inside the country.

Doctors report a concealed death toll from Iran’s crackdown, estimating more than 30,000 killed. Hospitals were pressured not to register trauma cases, leading some injuries to go untreated. Families fear reprisals. Evidence is drawn from medics’ testimonies and local records.

The PM and Labour’s ruling body blocked Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from contesting the Reddish & Denton by-election, halting a return to Westminster mid-term. MPs, unions and donors warned of deepening rifts and urged a rethink amid leadership‑challenge speculation.