Hundreds of thousands face travel disruption until Monday as French rail network is hit by coordinated arson attacks hours before the Olympic opening ceremony, raising fears over security.

The i reports that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves face pressure to protect pension tax relief as Treasury officials advocate for stricter measures.

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is attempting to form a coalition of rebel independent MPs and suspended Labour allies to challenge Keir Starmer’s leadership on issues such as the two-child benefit cap.

The UK must prepare for potential conflict within three years due to increasing threats from nations such as Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, as warned by the new Army chief.