An injured US weapons operator, stranded for 36 hours in Iran’s mountains after ejecting from his jet, was extracted in a high‑risk cross‑border operation using aircraft and special forces, then evacuated for treatment. Officials praised the precision and speed of the rescue.

An American F-15 was downed near Iran. US special forces launched a search operation for a missing crew member, while the authorities in Tehran offered a reward for information. Washington is weighing its response as the risk of wider regional tension rises.

Marks & Spencer condemned a surge in retail crime, rebuking Sadiq Khan and Labour for weak enforcement. It called for tougher policing, transparency on outcomes, more prosecutions and better protection for staff, as retailers prepare for potential disruption this weekend.

Donald Trump says the US could leave Nato, branding the alliance ineffective and criticising the Royal Navy. He warned European allies to raise spending and support or face a pullout, and set out a tougher stance on Iran than the UK. His remarks cast doubt on Europe’s reliance on Washington.