Zelensky has emphasised that Putin remains the principal barrier to ending the war, prompting Britain and the West to redouble support for a peaceful resolution.

The PM has been accused of using language associated with extremist views in a speech on migration, prompting criticism from opponents who argue it risks fostering division while others contend that stricter controls are necessary to safeguard social cohesion.

The PM plans to announce tighter migration policies, requiring language qualifications and curbing lower-paid foreign recruitment, in a move aimed at addressing voter concerns and countering the rise of Reform UK.

The new US pontiff, adopting the name Leo XIV, has pledged to “build bridges” by emphasising compassion for displaced people and critiquing hardline refugee measures, signalling a more inclusive approach to global leadership.