World Cup supporters travelling to the US face stricter entry checks: applicants must list five years of social media accounts on visa forms. Posts will be reviewed for security and character, and entry can be refused for offensive or risky content, so travellers are advised to review profiles.

Donald Trump criticised European nations as “weak”, urging them to shoulder more defence costs, and reignited his feud with London’s mayor. Critics warned the remarks risk undermining Western unity and emboldening adversaries, prompting calls for closer UK‑EU cooperation.

The Met is rolling out high-powered e-bikes to track offenders using similar machines to steal phones in busy shopping districts. Specialist riders patrol the West End, intercept suspects, seize bikes and issue warnings, aiming to reduce dangerous riding and protect Christmas crowds.

Heathrow faced major disruption after an irritant was released in a multi‑storey car park, leaving 21 people affected, including a child. Armed officers searched Terminal 3; some flights were delayed or cancelled, and rail, tube and bus links were briefly suspended while inquiries continued.