Israel and Iran have escalated their conflict with reciprocal strikes, as G7 leaders push for a ceasefire and urge a major Western leader not to join in against Tehran, leaving many Israelis alarmed by the breach of their defences.

Tehran threatens a forceful response after reported strikes on its infrastructure, prompting concerns of a broader regional fallout.

A commercial aircraft bound for the UK crashed shortly after departing Ahmedabad in India, resulting in over 260 fatalities—among them 53 Britons—and causing extensive damage to a nearby residential area.

Amid plans to revitalise the economy, sweeping infrastructure investment targets key public services like the NHS and defence, with assurances aimed at quelling party concerns over potential austerity and boosting voter confidence.