The PM warned the Middle East crisis may persist despite a former US president claiming progress in talks with Tehran, which officials there dispute. Ministers convened to assess energy and shipping risks amid concern that disruption in a vital strait could drive prices higher.

Epstein survivors urge the Met to question a second woman alleging misconduct by Andrew, saying she could provide vital evidence. They commend Met chief Rowley’s review of the files. Andrew denies wrongdoing.

An inquest into the death of a former world champion boxer heard his mum recall their final hug, saying it was so strong it almost broke her ribs. She said he’d spoken of a return to the ring. The coroner concluded there was no evidence he intended to die.

The Covid inquiry finds frontline staff’s efforts prevented NHS collapse. Chair Baroness Hallett praises a “superhuman” response, but criticises years of underfunding and unclear messaging—especially “Stay Home”—for leaving services ill-prepared and deterring patients from seeking care.