Donald Trump claimed Britain plans to hand Diego Garcia to Mauritius, raising concern over a key US base. London rejected the claim, saying talks on the Chagos Islands follow international law and the base and UK–US defence ties will be safeguarded. Officials called for calm and accuracy.

Donald Trump revived talk of the US acquiring Greenland, linking it to grievances over being overlooked for a Nobel prize. Norway’s PM said the award is independent of government. Danish and Greenlandic leaders rejected any sale, stirring unease among allies.

Tea breaks are vanishing as workers skip time away from their desks, a survey finds. Most say short breaks lift mood and productivity, yet workplace culture discourages them. A campaign backed by Three UK and a mental health charity urges employers to normalise regular brews and conversations.

Robert Jenrick has quit the Conservatives to join Reform UK. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch withdrew the whip and criticised the move as disloyal. Jenrick says the party has lost its way on policy and leadership. The defection intensifies pressure on the right and raises questions over future alliances.