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The Times reports that the justice secretary has conceded that public safety may be at risk due to the early release of violent offenders, who will serve less than half their sentences.

Sir Keir Starmer is set to approve the release of thousands of prisoners after serving 40% of their sentences to alleviate overcrowding and avoid a breakdown in law and order due to low cell numbers.

An army veteran has been detained in connection with the fatal crossbow attacks on a BBC radio presenter and her daughters at their Hertfordshire home, prompting a large-scale police operation and investigation.

Former military leaders have expressed concern about delays in increasing defence spending, urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to make timely decisions as he prepares for a NATO summit in Washington.

The Times reports that Sir Keir Starmer faces calls from former military leaders to boost defence spending, citing unprecedented global dangers since 1945.

France has entered a political crisis as the radical left-wing New Popular Front emerged victorious in the parliamentary elections, with no party securing an absolute majority and speculation of a new constitution under President Macron intensifying.

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to rebuild Britain with a focus on “stability and moderation” following a landslide victory for Labour, which reduced the Conservative party to 121 seats.

Exit polls indicate that the Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, is on track for a landslide victory in the general election, potentially securing a majority in the House of Commons and significantly outperforming the Conservative Party.

Labour is poised to secure the largest majority in modern history, reports The Times, based on the latest YouGov poll.

Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister, criticised the Labour Party’s leadership, labelling them as ‘Putinistas and Corbynistas’ and warning of significant negative consequences if they win the upcoming election.