The PM condemned new US tariffs linked to a renewed push to buy Greenland, describing the approach as coercive. Britain is consulting allies on a response and warns the levies could hit UK and European firms. Denmark and Greenland leaders have rejected any sale.

Reports indicate the death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has climbed into the hundreds amid an intensified crackdown. Hospitals are reportedly treating large numbers of injured. The US and allies say they support the demonstrators and are considering steps to pressure the regime.

The US plans to oversee a transitional administration in Venezuela after detaining Nicolás Maduro, who, with his wife, was taken to New York. Trump said American firms will restart oil output. Starmer backed the move, saying Britain would shed no tears.

Officials report foreign submarines conducting covert surveillance in UK waters, focusing on undersea cables and naval routes. The Navy is increasing patrols and investing in advanced detection with allied support to protect critical infrastructure and assert maritime security.