Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared of any wrongdoing in Police Scotland’s investigation into the SNP’s funding, expressing relief at the outcome.

Ousted Reform MP Rupert Lowe criticises Nigel Farage after leaked WhatsApp messages reveal Farage’s disdain for Lowe’s recent critical interview, calling him “disgusting” and “contemptible.”

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aiming to dismantle the Department of Education, although congressional approval is required for complete closure.

The EU’s new defence strategy underscores the necessity for enhanced military capabilities, driven primarily by Russian aggression and the complex global security landscape, with an aim to bolster defence readiness by 2030.

U.S. District Judge Jeb Boasberg has demanded clarification from the Trump administration regarding their failure to comply with a court order that temporarily halted deportation flights to El Salvador. The judge’s order was issued amid concerns over flights transporting Venezuelan immigrants identified by the administration as gang members.

Labour Minister Luke Pollard dismissed claims that the government is “centre right,” asserting that recent cuts aim to enhance work opportunities and bolster defence funding.