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.

Britain is one of five nations imposing sanctions on Israeli ministers for allegedly inciting violence, highlighting concerns over Palestinian rights and urging restraint amid tense regional dynamics.