Independent

The PM explains how a late-night phone call bridging political divides with a former US leader secured a crucial trade deal, underscoring Britain’s global standing.

Pakistan and India are on the brink of a serious confrontation following alleged Indian missile strikes on Pakistan-administered territory, with Islamabad warning of swift retaliation.

In a dramatic local election upset, Reform surged ahead to claim multiple councils from Labour and the Tories, triggering fierce internal disputes and casting fresh doubts on both parties’ leadership.

Early indications suggest Nigel Farage’s Reform UK could capture significant council seats at the expense of both major parties, prompting talks of potential coalitions while senior figures acknowledge there may not be sufficient time to recover before the local polls.

The US President claims an accord to end the war is imminent, and warns the opposing leader that rejecting it risks losing everything while Britain and the West remain firmly supportive.

Pope Francis, who served as the head of the Catholic Church for over a decade, has passed away and is being widely honoured for his stewardship and advocacy of global unity.

Indefinite prison sentences, deemed by many to contravene human rights, have cost taxpayers around £145 million this year on top of the £1.6 billion spent since their official abolition, with thousands still confined despite the policy’s formal end.

Donald Trump’s doubling down on tariffs has sparked fears of a global recession, with major banks warning of a slowdown and Starmer insisting that a trade war is not the answer.

Ryanair’s chief warns that around 30 million UK passengers could face the worst flight delays in 25 years this summer, with Europe’s “broken” air traffic control system and chronic staffing shortages cited as key factors behind the anticipated disruption.

Medics on the front lines, in the ongoing war with Russia, dismiss Trump’s proposals for peace talks, insisting no ceasefire can succeed while the PM and Western allies remain steadfast in their support of Ukraine.