Guardian

Israel struck the same Gaza hospital twice within minutes, killing at least 20 people including journalists and rescue workers and prompting condemnation from the UK the US and other Western allies.

MPs have expressed concern over a significant increase in online harassment and threats linked to discussions surrounding immigration, noting that the levels now exceed those experienced during the Brexit debate.

Israeli military intelligence data indicates that 83% of fatalities in Gaza have been civilians, a proportion experts say is unprecedented in modern conflicts and raises grave humanitarian concerns should hostilities persist.

Several Labour-run councils are considering legal action to challenge the use of local hotels for housing asylum seekers following a court decision in Epping, amid concerns over a lack of planning and alternative accommodation measures.

The High court has instructed the Home Office to move hundreds of asylum seekers from the Bell Hotel in Epping Forest after ruling that the site is unsuitable and in breach of planning rules, undermining ministers’ wider efforts to use hotels as temporary accommodation.

Trump has stated that a ceasefire is not necessary to secure a peace deal, reversing his previous position as Western allies press for robust future security arrangements.

European leaders, including the PM, are joining Zelenskyy in Washington for crucial discussions with Trump, highlighting unified support and a shared stance from Britain and its allies.

Donald Trump claims the Kremlin is ready to strike a swift accord at a mooted Alaska meeting, yet ministers and allied capitals caution that any negotiation must guarantee Ukrainian sovereignty and reflect Britain’s steadfast alignment with its Western partners.

Trump has warned that there will be severe consequences for Putin if a ceasefire deal is not reached following discussions with European leaders ahead of an upcoming summit.