Wildfires near the Love Island villa forced production staff to evacuate and postpone the new series. Emergency crews responded while Maya Jama and contestants were kept away for safety. The launch, due tomorrow, has been delayed until conditions improve.

US forces seized Venezuela’s leader in a rapid operation ordered by Donald Trump, following military action in the capital. Washington says it is enforcing justice. Images later showed the detained president aboard a US Navy vessel as diplomats weighed legal and regional consequences.

A former SAS warrant officer warns the Northern Ireland legacy bill leaves veterans exposed to prosecution, deterring recruits and threatening UK security. He says uncertainty over historic cases could damage morale and retention in elite units, urging stronger legal protections.

Ministers will legislate to end trail hunting, citing animal welfare and public safety. The move follows concerns from the RSPCA that packs of hounds can harm wildlife and pets. A consultation and enforcement measures are expected as the government seeks to close loopholes.