Britain is organising the evacuation of around 94,000 nationals from the Middle East amid escalating tensions. The PM has approved US use of UK bases for operations in response.

Green candidate Hannah Spencer, a plasterer and plumber, captured Gorton in a by-election, defeating Labour despite campaigning by the PM. Labour conceded after a major swing, raising questions over its urban strongholds and boosting the Greens’ Westminster presence.

Convicted killer Ian Huntley was seriously injured in a prison incident and flown to hospital by air ambulance. He remains in a critical condition as officials investigate the circumstances and review security measures.

An entertainment figure has confessed an unusual fear: that gorillas could one day take over the planet. Framed as a light‑hearted comment linked to his stint on a dance show, the claim has sparked playful chat about celebrity anxieties and wildlife myths.