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Green Party leader Zack Polanski has declined to apologize to Nigel Farage after sharing an Instagram image featuring a guillotine and a reference to Farage, prompting Reform UK to report him to police for inciting murder. Polanski called the post an inadvertent mistake and condemned political violence, while the Metropolitan Police confirmed inquiries are underway.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to work across party lines to fix England's social care system, inviting Conservative and Liberal Democrat leaders to talks. However, the Conservatives have ruled out backing any reforms funded by tax rises or borrowing, and senior figures from Labour and the Lib Dems have privately expressed scepticism about reaching a lasting consensus.
A British MP, Chris Philp, says a French Navy patrol boat fired warning shots near his boat during a BBC interview in the English Channel, calling it intimidation. French authorities say it was a routine handgun training exercise unrelated to the British vessel.
Officials in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have claimed that a significant number of protesters affiliated with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) are linked to Fitna Al Khawarij, a term used for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. The statements come amid ongoing protests and clashes in the region, with officials also accusing militant elements of pursuing a foreign agenda.
President Donald Trump publicly questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to announce intelligence on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site, saying he didn't need Netanyahu to tell him about it. The meeting, held amid growing friction over Israel's actions in Lebanon and the US-Iran diplomatic push, ended without a public appearance or joint press conference.
Andy Burnham has announced a major education overhaul, including technical options from age 14, but the Conservatives say it clashes with Labour's Schools Act. The plan, based on the Greater Manchester baccalaureate, aims to boost technical and vocational skills but has drawn criticism over its consistency with party policy.
Wildfires in southwestern France have prompted the evacuation of thousands and are now burning within 15 km of Bordeaux. The mayor says there are no current plans to evacuate the city, but he is preparing for all outcomes. Nearly 1,000 evacuees are sheltering in the city's exhibition centre, which offered 892 housing options.
The Pentagon's latest casualty update shows at least 624 US service members wounded since the Iran conflict began in February, with a new 'Overseas Operations' category drawing scrutiny. The figures and their reclassification have sparked criticism from lawmakers and former military officials.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Portsmouth Naval Base, marking Burnham's first international visitor since taking office. The UK pledged to share electronic jamming technology and reaffirmed its £25 billion support for Ukraine since 2022.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is seeking an additional 30,000 North Korean troops, with preparations underway in the Voronezh region since June, alongside plans for more ballistic missile launchers. Reporting also covers earlier North Korean deployments to Kursk and claims of a new missile unit. Analysts have described deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang as mutually beneficial.
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, has started his tenure with a sharply different communication style, favouring social media over traditional media scrutiny. While he has announced eye-catching policies like a VAT cut and a bus fare cap, questions remain about the finer details of his plans.
German police shot dead the suspect in a van attack on Berlin's Pride parade that killed one woman and injured dozens. The suspect, identified as Abdul Ballout, had previously sought to join Islamic State, and officials described the attack as Islamist terrorism.
Massive wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain have forced over 250,000 people to evacuate, with flames threatening the Bordeaux wine region. France has deployed military personnel and aircraft, while Spain declared a national emergency. One death has been reported in Spain.
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, has said he will always put Britain's interests first in his dealings with US President Donald Trump, signaling a willingness to disagree publicly if necessary. His first call with Trump was described as warm, though both leaders have potential flashpoints, including Iran policy. Burnham also ruled out an early general election.
German police say a car drove into a crowd in Berlin's Tiergarten park during the Christopher Street Day Pride parade, killing one person and injuring at least 14. The event was cancelled and an intensive manhunt for suspects is under way.
India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, yielding to weeks of youth-led demonstrations demanding accountability for examination paper leaks. The protests, spearheaded by the self-styled Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), ended after the government accepted key demands, including compensation for affected students, while Home Minister Amit Shah defended Pradhan’s tenure.
Zendaya wore earrings made from ancient Iranian artefacts at a London photocall, sparking criticism from archaeologists and a petition demanding full provenance disclosure. The earrings, owned by Barron London, are attributed to the Ziwiye hoard, raising questions about the antiquities trade and cultural heritage.
President Donald Trump has ordered signs to be placed outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, warning visitors about exhibits his administration views as inaccurate. The order, which directs the interior department to install signage, escalates a broader ideological battle over how American history is presented.
Ukraine's defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal by President Zelensky has triggered sustained protests in Kyiv and a political impasse, with Fedorov rejecting an alternative government role. BBC News reports on his refusal, the appointment of a new commander-in-chief, and the military and public perspectives on the crisis.
The EU has sanctioned FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich over his support for the annexation of Crimea, prompting him to suspend his duties. The move, hailed by Ukraine, comes as Dvorkovich faces challengers in the upcoming FIDE election.