US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.
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Starmer leadership speculation ‘serious’ but task ahead ‘very clear’, says Brown – UK politics live
Gordon Brown says he believes current prime minister is a man of ‘integrity’ who was ‘misled and betrayed’ by Peter MandelsonAmid mounting speculation that Keir Starmer could quit over the Mandelson scandal, Gordon Brown has described the prime minister as a “man of integrity” but said he faced a “serious” challenge to remain in his role.Police officers probing accusations relating to Peter Mandelson’s links with Jeffrey Epstein have concluded their search of two properties connected to the Labour peer in London and Wiltshire.Met police said its investigation “will take some time” and that “a significant amount of further evidence gathering and analysis” was needed.The Liberal Democrats have urged the Financial Conduct Authority to immediately investigate Mandelson, saying his apparent decision to leak highly confidential government information to Epstein may have led to insider trading.Brown said the alleged leaks put Britain “at risk” and could have caused “huge commercial damage”.The Metropolitan police has provided an update on the searches of two properties linked to Mandelson. Continue reading...
S Korean crypto firm accidentally pays out $40bn in bitcoin
The company quickly realised its mistake and managed to recover virtually all the missing tokens from customers.
Reform-run Kent council accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings
Exclusive: Disclosures show figures cited by council leader rested on unfunded ideas listed briefly in budget papersReform UK’s flagship council has been accused of telling a “blatant lie” after its claim of nearly £40m in savings on net zero was found to be based on hypothetical projects for which there was no documentation.Kent county council, which has a £2.5bn annual budget, is one of 10 where Nigel Farage’s party has outright control and is seen as a test case for whether the insurgent party can govern competently. Continue reading...
Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000
Authorities in Portugal are deploying more than 26,500 rescuers as Storm Marta approaches.
‘Israel killed international law in Gaza’, official tells Al Jazeera
Mustafa Barghouti, of the Palestinian National Initiative, said steadfastness of Palestinians shows 'failure of Israel'.
A Mosque Bombing Undercuts Pakistan’s Bid for Security
Pakistan has made headway against the Islamic State and other militants, but a bloody suicide attack showed how fragile its progress has been.
Iranians react to ‘positive’ US-Iran talks in Oman
Talks between Iran and the US held in Oman on Friday have been described as ‘positive’ by officials.
Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes
Move will hit Michigan, Illinois, New York and other states with highest levels of lead drinking water pipes the hardestThere is outrage among some politicians and activists after the US Congress voted to slash $125m for replacing toxic lead drinking water pipes that are particularly a threat to children.The move will hit Michigan, Illinois, Texas, New York and other states with the highest levels of lead pipes the hardest. The cut was part of a broader government funding bill and particularly controversial in the context of the fight over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding. Continue reading...
Starmer accused of hypocrisy over sharp cuts to World Food Programme
UK reduces funding by a third despite pledges to tackle hunger, with critics warning the move will cost livesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has been accused of hypocrisy after cutting funding to the UN World Food Programme by a third while pledging to tackle “suffering and starvation”.The reduction in UK funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) from $610m (£448m) in 2024 to $435m last year is part of a wider reduction in aid spending that campaigners say is putting lives at risk. Continue reading...