A senior religious leader said he does not fear a leading US politician after a heated outburst, urging civility and calm. The exchange highlights a rift between moral guidance and combative politics as the election race intensifies.

Ministers will overhaul school meals by banning deep‑fried dishes and tightening sugar rules. Chips and battered items face removal, with fruit and veg prioritised and puddings limited. The plan aims to curb childhood obesity, raise nutrition standards and cut reliance on cooking oil.

Police are searching for a £2m Fabergé egg stolen from a pub after a bag was taken. The thief later exchanged the jewel for drugs and it has not been recovered. Detectives have appealed for help tracing the piece and a matching watch that was also in the bag.

US officials hailed a decisive success after brokering a ceasefire that ended 40 days of turmoil, pushing energy prices down. But threats to shipping and continued exchanges in the region tempered optimism, leaving questions over how long the truce and market calm will last.