Donald Trump has insisted the United States remains close to a deal with Iran, despite the country launching missiles at Israel.
Speaking to Fox News, the President urged Tehran to stop further escalation, saying their actions were enough. While Mr Trump encouraged Iran to return to negotiations, he confirmed the American military remains on high alert following the missile launch.
A mix of rain, sunshine, and occasional showers is forecast across the UK next week, with warmer temperatures expected by the weekend.
Rain will move across southern and eastern England on Monday, while other regions see scattered showers. The weather will remain unsettled and blustery on Tuesday and Wednesday, featuring heavy showers and some sunshine. More widespread rain is set to arrive on Thursday, before the week concludes with a mixture of sun and showers on Friday.
The Israeli military has confirmed that missiles have been launched from Iran towards Israel.
In a statement posted on social media, the Israeli Defence Forces said defensive systems are currently operating to intercept the threat. This comes after Israeli strikes targeted southern suburbs of Beirut earlier today, a known stronghold of the Iran-allied Hezbollah militia. Israel had previously warned it was preparing for incoming fire in the hours following those strikes.
Danish footballer Christian Eriksen has collapsed during a friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine.
The thirty-four-year-old former Tottenham and Manchester United midfielder fell to the ground during the sixty-fifth minute at the Nature Energy Park stadium in Odense. Footage showed Eriksen clutching his chest before he was surrounded by teammates and players from the opposing side while medics rushed to the pitch to provide urgent treatment.
Three men have been stabbed in east London following reports of a large fight.
Emergency services were called to River Road in Barking at around twenty-to-midnight on Saturday. Three men, aged twenty-two, twenty-three and twenty-eight, were taken to hospital with stab wounds. The twenty-two-year-old remains in a critical condition, while the other two were discharged and subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police, paramedics and firefighters have participated in a major terror attack training exercise in London’s Canary Wharf.
Up to one thousand people, including dozens of actors, took part in the operation, codenamed Firebird. Organised by Counter Terrorism Policing London, the drill used new technology, such as drones, and drew on lessons learned from the Manchester Arena attacks to test the emergency response to a marauding terrorist incident.
Two e-bikes have been seized in Slough after the riders fled from police.
Officers from the East neighbourhood team were patrolling the town centre following reports of a fight when the riders made off. Both bikes were stopped and subsequently recovered by the officers.
Hampshire Police planned to issue a statement challenging disinformation during the trial of Henry Nowak’s killer, but were warned by the Crown Prosecution Service it could jeopardise the case.
Concerns regarding online commentary and potential public disorder prompted police to seek advice on addressing public questions. Prosecutors warned that intervening could impact the integrity of the case against Vickrum Digwa. Mr Nowak, an eighteen-year-old student, was handcuffed by police while bleeding to death after being stabbed with a ceremonial knife.
Three British men have pleaded guilty after a Canadian restaurant owner died following a dispute over an unpaid bill.
Robert Evans Junior admitted manslaughter, while his father and uncle admitted to being accessories after helping him flee the country. Sharif Rahman died in August twenty-twenty-three, a week after being punched outside his Indian restaurant in Ontario. The court heard the trio had attempted to leave without paying a seventy-eight-pound bill when the fatal altercation occurred.
Delays in publishing a report detailing government defence spending have undermined the United Kingdom’s credibility with international allies, according to a parliamentary committee.
The Defence Investment Plan, originally expected last autumn, is now due for release before a NATO summit next month. The Public Accounts Committee warned that the hold-up means procuring modern equipment will be significantly more expensive, hindering efforts to update the Armed Forces. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said they are working hard to finalise a plan to fix the inherited, overcommitted programme.
The parents of Henry Nowak, while visiting the Houses of Parliament, heard politicians debating their son’s murder.
The student’s family have made clear they do not want the eighteen-year-old’s death to provoke anger or national division. Instead, they are seeking accountability for police actions, a review of his killer’s twenty-one-year sentence, and a change in law regarding the possession of ceremonial knives. Their calls highlight a serious, ongoing debate concerning the impact of prejudice and offence-avoidance on the behaviour of public services.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed he will stand in any Labour leadership contest.
After Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham announced he would seek to enter any potential challenge, Sir Keir hardened his position, telling supporters he is determined to defend his mandate. The Prime Minister, who insists a contest would plunge the country into chaos, maintains he was elected two years ago with a massive majority he is committed to delivering.
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