After speaking with his counterpart and meeting a European ally’s leader in Florida, the US President said there is momentum towards a peace deal in Eastern Europe. He floated a temporary pause and security cooperation, while reaffirming support for Britain and allied partners.
Pressure mounts on the PM to strip a man of British citizenship over alleged links to an outlawed group, after he obtained nationality via an ECHR loophole that bypassed good‑character checks. Ministers are urged to remove his status and review how the approval was granted.
Brigitte Bardot has died aged 91. The French actor, known for And God Created Woman, later dedicated herself to animal welfare campaigning. Tributes note her enduring influence on European cinema and her decades of activism.
Brigitte Bardot has died aged 91. The French screen icon rose to fame in the 1950s with And God Created Woman, became a global symbol of style, and later devoted herself to animal welfare. Tributes note her lasting influence on film and popular culture.
Trump says negotiations to end hostilities are in their “final stages” after calling one counterpart and before meeting the other in Florida. He claims both sides are willing, but borders and security arrangements remain unresolved. Britain and its allies emphasise a just, durable peace.
The Tory leader urges the government to strip a dual national of British citizenship and deport him after past posts calling for violence and promoting hatred surfaced. She criticises the PM’s welcome of his arrival, arguing the UK should bar those who despise it.
Plans to overhaul the CQC’s regime could see some care homes receive full inspections only once a decade. Campaigners warn this risks resident safety and hides poor standards. The regulator argues risk-based monitoring and targeted visits would continue.
Tech start-ups have built a record $150bn cash pile to weather a potential AI downturn, prioritising ‘fortress’ balance sheets as funding cools and public market jitters grow. Backers urge discipline on burn, compute costs and revenue, warning valuations may outpace real adoption.
Trump says a peace deal is “within reach” after meeting a European counterpart in Florida. A whistleblower chemist warns a state may be developing new banned agents, prompting renewed UK and allied vigilance on chemical security as talks continue.