A renewed blockade has trapped two million Palestinians in Gaza and left children facing severe harm from malnutrition, prompting urgent calls on Britain and its allies to intervene and bring an end to a conflict initially sparked in October but now condemned as lacking moral justification, with demands for a swift humanitarian resolution.

The PM explains how a late-night phone call bridging political divides with a former US leader secured a crucial trade deal, underscoring Britain’s global standing.

Pakistan and India are on the brink of a serious confrontation following alleged Indian missile strikes on Pakistan-administered territory, with Islamabad warning of swift retaliation.

In a dramatic local election upset, Reform surged ahead to claim multiple councils from Labour and the Tories, triggering fierce internal disputes and casting fresh doubts on both parties’ leadership.