King Charles’s lavish welcome for Donald Trump at Windsor Castle featured 1,500 troops and joint flypasts by US and RAF aircraft with a 41-round gun salute and military bands, while the public was kept at a distance.
The visit of the U.S. President is overshadowed by a stalled agreement on migrant flights, raising challenges for Starmer as no progress is made on the proposed swap deal with France and other pressing issues accumulate.
Keir Starmer is facing a political crisis after his strategy chief, Greg Cook, resigned in the wake of a controversy involving inappropriate remarks about Diane Abbott, leading to renewed debate among Labour MPs about party leadership and direction.
Police have launched a crackdown on gangs responsible for stealing mobile phones in the West End, aiming to protect the public and deter organised criminal activity.
Starmer is facing political turmoil after his decision to appoint Mandelson as US ambassador rapidly backfired amid internal party controversy and recent resignations over a tax dispute.
A drone strike in eastern Poland has been described as reckless and provocative, with Nato responding by sending jets to address the threats and Western leaders warning that such actions significantly escalate tensions in Europe.
Qatar has strongly criticised Israel following an air strike in Doha that targeted senior figures associated with a militant group, amid concerns over the broader implications for regional stability.
A major cocaine shipment worth £135m was intercepted, highlighting concerns that underfunding is allowing many more drug consignments to enter the UK and Europe undetected.
Labour is planning to move asylum seekers into former military bases as part of a strategy to address ongoing challenges with migrant accommodation and reduce the use of hotels, despite previous criticism and protests around similar measures.
A landmark study has revealed that small doses of LSD can significantly reduce severe anxiety for several weeks, with moderate side effects that diminish rapidly.