Journalist Evan Gershkovich and US Marine Paul Whelan were among 16 captives released from jail in Russia in a major prisoner swap with Western nations, marking the largest such exchange since the Cold War.
Former newsreader Huw Edwards faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children, including two videos showing sexual acts involving a boy as young as seven.
Police have named three girls killed in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, while families express their grief and share memories of the victims.
Pensioners will be significantly affected by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan to address a £22 billion deficit, as it includes the cancellation of winter fuel payments for nearly 7 million households.
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh is set to announce new legislation aiming to renationalise Great Britain’s railways, representing the most significant overhaul since privatisation in the 1980s.
A video of a man being kicked in the head by a police officer at Manchester airport has sparked allegations of brutality, reports The Independent.
The Independent reports that the home secretary disclosed Rishi Sunak’s government had already spent £700m on the unsuccessful Rwanda scheme.
The President of the United States has announced his withdrawal from the White House race due to health concerns, endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris as his successor and stating that it is in the best interests of his party and country.
A public inquiry has found that the state failed in its preparedness and response to Covid-19, leading to avoidable deaths and economic damage due to “groupthink” and flaws in planning for the pandemic.
Sir Keir Starmer emphasises wealth creation and growth as key priorities, reports The Independent.