Former footballer Joey Barton has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a headteacher was seriously injured outside a golf club. The victim may lose sight in one eye. Barton denies the charge and has been remanded in custody ahead of his next court appearance.
Under President Trump, the US has escalated operations against Iran, striking underground missile sites and logistics hubs in the most intense phase of the campaign so far. Washington says the aim is deterrence and safer shipping, while Tehran signalled defiance and markets eyed oil risks.
US aircraft left a UK base to carry out operations against Iran after the PM authorised allied use of the site, calling the action defensive. US officials signalled the most intense day of operations so far. Britain backs its ally while saying UK forces are not directly involved.
The Home Secretary faces mounting pressure to block a planned pro‑Tehran march in London this weekend. Over 100 MPs and peers have urged action, and a minister said the event has no place here. The Home Office and the Met are weighing options, from restrictions to an outright ban.