The UN says Gaza is on the brink of famine due to tight restrictions on aid, with Starmer branding the situation indefensible and urging emergency talks as thousands of supply trucks wait at the border.
A cross-party group of MPs has urged the Government to increase diplomatic pressure and humanitarian aid in Gaza, warning that current measures are inadequate to prevent widespread hunger and further loss of life.
The Health Secretary has vowed not to yield to doctors leading a five-day strike, accusing union leaders of acting in bad faith and insisting patient care must come first.
The UN relief chief has urged immediate humanitarian access to Gaza, warning that staff are collapsing from hunger and that at least 45 people have died of starvation in four days amid a breakdown in ceasefire talks.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died aged 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Florida home, following years of declining health.
More than 6,000 farms, forestry and fishing businesses have shut in a year, with industry leaders blaming the Treasury’s inheritance-tax raid, soaring input costs and labour shortages for undermining rural livelihoods and food security while urging the Chancellor to rethink the policy and bolster support for British agriculture.
Tesla shares fell sharply after Elon Musk warned that Donald Trump’s anti-electric vehicle policies would squeeze profits amid expiring emissions credits and rising competition.
England’s Lionesses are being urged on with a national message of support as Sarina Wiegman’s side head into another major final, highlighting their transformative impact on women’s football and the widespread hope they will secure back-to-back silverware.