An American teenager dialled 999 in the UK after witnessing a friend being assaulted on a video call. Police traced the location and responded. A court has since heard the recording of his plea to officers as part of the case.
Donald Trump claimed Britain plans to hand Diego Garcia to Mauritius, raising concern over a key US base. London rejected the claim, saying talks on the Chagos Islands follow international law and the base and UK–US defence ties will be safeguarded. Officials called for calm and accuracy.
Donald Trump revived talk of the US acquiring Greenland, linking it to grievances over being overlooked for a Nobel prize. Norway’s PM said the award is independent of government. Danish and Greenlandic leaders rejected any sale, stirring unease among allies.
Tea breaks are vanishing as workers skip time away from their desks, a survey finds. Most say short breaks lift mood and productivity, yet workplace culture discourages them. A campaign backed by Three UK and a mental health charity urges employers to normalise regular brews and conversations.
Robert Jenrick has quit the Conservatives to join Reform UK. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch withdrew the whip and criticised the move as disloyal. Jenrick says the party has lost its way on policy and leadership. The defection intensifies pressure on the right and raises questions over future alliances.
An entrepreneur, reportedly backed by Elon Musk, has outlined plans for a lunar hotel targeted for 2032. The concept features rooms with Earth views, research tie-ins and luxury suites for tourists. Key challenges include funding, transport capacity and reliable life-support systems.
At a North Sea collision trial, jurors heard a cargo ship’s skipper stayed alone on watch and failed to act for over 30 minutes as the vessel closed on an anchored tanker, causing a sailor’s death. The prosecution says the danger was clear from radar and sight; the defence contests the account.
The Met staged coordinated dawn raids against organised drug networks, including county lines operations, arresting suspects and seizing evidence. Senior officers say the crackdown has contributed to a fall in homicides in London, with further enforcement planned.
Iran is gripped by nationwide unrest led by women challenging dress rules and broader controls. Authorities have imposed internet curbs, made mass arrests and are blamed for deaths during the crackdown. Senior figures condemn protesters, vowing a hard line against further dissent.
Burglars who targeted wealthy homes have been jailed after sharing selfies with cash and luxury watches. Police used the posts to identify members and link them to offences across Cheshire, Derbyshire and nearby counties. Several received multi‑year sentences.