A descendant of a renowned independence leader urges action to stop closure of the UK’s oldest Indian restaurant, widely regarded as Britain’s first curry house and once visited by their ancestor, calling it vital cultural and culinary heritage.

Britain’s Eurovision entry has been unveiled: a track titled Eins, Zwei, Drei. The upbeat pop sound and planned bold staging have sparked optimism for a strong showing, with more details on the performance and release schedule expected in the coming weeks.

The PM faces criticism over delays in repatriating about 14,000 UK nationals stranded by a regional crisis. He’s said not to have spoken with the US President since the outset. A Royal Navy destroyer is positioned near Cyprus to support efforts as routes home are assessed.

Police arrested three people over suspected spying for China, including the spouse of a Labour MP and a former colleague. They are being questioned. The MP said there had been no prior reason to suspect wrongdoing as investigators examine possible political links.