Trump has arranged talks with a rival power’s leader to seek an end to the Eastern European crisis after a lengthy call. A meeting abroad could happen next week, with a US visit later. He is also consulting Western allies on stepped-up defensive support alongside diplomacy.
Prince Andrew faces scrutiny after photos indicate he met senior Beijing official Cai Qi several times. The meetings surfaced as a Westminster espionage case collapsed, with the MI5 chief reportedly rebuking Starmer’s handling of the probe.
A former cricket star says he feels guilt over the death of a boxer he had recently socialised with. The fighter had spoken about mental health but seemed fine at the time. The cricketer now urges stronger support for men dealing with similar issues.
MI5’s chief warns of persistent state-backed interference and espionage from China, calling it a daily security challenge. The warning follows a high‑profile case being dropped as the country isn’t legally classed as an enemy state. He urges vigilance across government, business and academia.
MI5’s chief has criticised the handling of a China spy case, saying the service’s work was undermined. The intervention increases pressure on the PM as Labour faces claims it interfered with evidence. Ministers are under calls for an inquiry and stronger safeguards.
MPs are pressing the DPP to explain why prosecutors dropped a high‑profile espionage case tied to alleged Chinese interference. Select committee chairs seek details on the decision, evidence handling and safeguards, after MI5 signalled frustration at the collapse.
Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters have been barred from attending Aston Villa’s Europa League match in Birmingham after police deemed it high risk. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised the decision as a “national disgrace,” saying it unfairly penalises law‑abiding fans and sets a troubling precedent.
MI5’s chief says China mounts daily espionage against the UK and urges a firm defence. His rare intervention follows the collapse of a Westminster spying case, piling pressure on the Director of Public Prosecutions and prompting likely parliamentary scrutiny. Beijing rejects the allegations.
Row intensifies over a collapsed spying case after the PM disclosed evidence that halted the prosecution. Ministers press Sir Keir to clarify his stance on security and legal thresholds, as MI5 warns that threats from China are persistent. Focus falls on accountability.
China condemned what it called a smear campaign after a UK espionage case collapsed, dismissing witness testimony as groundless. Ministers warned the dispute could strain relations, while security chiefs voiced frustration with the outcome and the high bar for national security prosecutions.