Guardian

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.

The Treasury is considering tightening rules on gifting money and raising more revenue from inheritance tax as part of its efforts to address the UK’s growing budget deficit, with changes to inheritance tax thresholds and taper rates under review.

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed prominent Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif and six colleagues, sparking international condemnation over press safety as Israel claimed the strike targeted a Hamas site.

The UN has issued a warning that efforts by Netanyahu to take control of Gaza City could result in further loss of life and devastation, urging alternative approaches to avoid worsening the humanitarian situation.

Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel intends to assume full military control of Gaza, despite warnings from allies and humanitarian agencies that the step could intensify civilian hardship and undermine efforts toward a lasting settlement.

A group of prominent academics and writers have urged the government to lift its ban on Palestine Action, arguing that suppressing such organisations poses a threat to academic freedom and legitimate protest.

A rare Jordanian flight over Gaza reveals vast swathes of flattened neighbourhoods, cratered streets and displaced civilians, underscoring the devastation caused by Israel’s offensive, the acute shortages of food and medical supplies pushing families towards starvation, and the escalating international calls for unhindered humanitarian corridors and coordinated airdrops to prevent a worsening catastrophe.

Police have issued warnings regarding potential mass arrests at a planned protest by Palestine Action, with concerns about public order and safety leading to heightened security measures and legal enforcement in the event of disturbances.

The FCA has set out a redress scheme that could hand millions of motorists average payouts of about £950 after lenders were found to have inflated car finance costs via discretionary commission arrangements, with total compensation potentially running to tens of billions and firms told to overhaul their practices by October.

A report has highlighted a severe crisis in the NHS, revealing that almost half of patients seeking specialist treatment have not been seen within the target timescale, leaving millions waiting and conditions worsening.