A new inquiry will examine over 1,000 child exploitation cases, after a damning report exposed how the ethnicity of some abusers was overlooked, prompting the Home Sec to vow swift and decisive justice.

Iran and Israel edge closer to a major confrontation following a series of missile strikes, prompting the PM and other global figures to urge swift de-escalation and emphasise the need for diplomatic dialogue.

Following a missile strike that hit Tel Aviv, Israel’s leader has declared plans for a stronger retaliation, emphasising that further measures could follow.

At least 290 people were killed in a plane tragedy in India, with a British passenger defying the odds as the sole survivor.