A fragile ceasefire prompted a phased pullback of forces from the region, with international mediators saying detainees could be released within hours and displaced civilians beginning to return, while leaders weigh steps to sustain the pause.
Marking a deal brokered by regional and international partners, the US leader said hostages should be released early next week as the government at the centre of the conflict prepares to ratify the agreement, raising hopes for a durable ceasefire.
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to abolish stamp duty, arguing the levy harms the economy and social mobility by discouraging moves and investment, and framing the change as a pro-growth push to revive the housing market.
The CPS chief says ministers failed to provide key national security evidence for an alleged espionage case, prompting the collapse of prosecutions, a claim disputed by officials who argue the legal threshold had not been met.
The PM condemned planned campus events marking the 7 October incidents, urging universities and police to prevent praise of an armed group and to tackle intimidation, while the Labour leader called such rallies un-British.
The Home Secretary is considering new powers to let police ban protests in exceptional circumstances, after organisers refused to postpone a major march, alongside a broader review of public order laws, tougher penalties for intimidation and fresh guidance for universities.
Britain has spent £1 billion in the past year to turn off wind turbines during high winds because of limitations in the current energy grid and the need to balance supply with demand, leading to compensation for wind farm operators and increasing costs for energy consumers.
Starmer has accused Farage of undermining belief in Britain and inciting extremism, claiming that he thrives on division and puts the country at risk by failing to support key national values.
