Axel Ruckubanaja has been sentenced to a minimum of 52 years in prison for the tragic murder of three young girls in Southport, sparking legal appeals for a whole-life order due to the severity of the crime and his lack of remorse.

A Royal Navy submarine surfaced to issue a warning to a Russian ship suspected of monitoring vital undersea cables, with UK officials stating that any aggression toward Britain would be decisively countered, in a move highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions and the UK’s commitment to safeguarding its national security interests.

Labour plans to limit the power of environmental regulators to delay housing and infrastructure progress, with the aim of accelerating development by reducing reliance on assessments of potential environmental damage.

Donald Trump has taken office with a commitment to transform American immigration and economic policies, announcing stringent changes that aim to enhance national security and revitalise the economy.