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.

Early indications suggest Nigel Farage’s Reform UK could capture significant council seats at the expense of both major parties, prompting talks of potential coalitions while senior figures acknowledge there may not be sufficient time to recover before the local polls.

The US President claims an accord to end the war is imminent, and warns the opposing leader that rejecting it risks losing everything while Britain and the West remain firmly supportive.