Key figures express regret over an ill-chosen phrase, acknowledging the public’s need for confidence in future plans, questioning a prominent adviser’s suitability, and revealing personal strain following a destructive incident, underscoring the importance of responsible leadership.

Tensions are rising as Iran’s leadership moves to fortify its position, with more than twenty senior commanders reportedly killed and the US deploying strategic bombers to a key Pacific base.

Amid escalating tensions, the UK has deployed fighter jets to the region, Tehran has warned of strikes on UK and US bases, Iran has responded, Israel has issued stark threats, and a planned summit on Palestine statehood has been postponed.

Extensive bottom-trawling in British marine reserves is putting hundreds of species at risk, prompting notable voices to demand stronger seabed protection and drawing attention to large-scale overseas fishing that may cause further ecological harm.