Washington rejected claims it plans to use nuclear weapons, distancing itself from Trump’s online warning of catastrophic consequences if Tehran refused a deal. Officials emphasised diplomacy and conventional responses, seeking to calm tensions after recent regional incidents.

Trump said the US could launch military action against Iran, including targeting power infrastructure, unless Tehran accepts Washington’s demands. He denied planning an invasion and framed the move as deterrence, setting a short deadline for talks amid heightened regional tensions.

Maternal deaths in the UK have reached a two‑decade high despite years of official warnings. Findings cite missed warning signs, delays treating serious complications, and weak mental‑health support. Hospitals and ministers are urged to implement and fund overdue maternity safety measures.

An American F-15E was downed over southwestern Iran during a mission. One crew member was rescued and treated; a search continues for the other. Iranian outlets published debris photos. Officials are also examining reports that a second US aircraft crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.