Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer and fellow European leaders are in Kyiv, urging Russia to…

Friday’s UK headlines continued to be dominated by the deal struck between the US and the UK yesterday – though nothing has been signed and it was incredibly light on details.

The prime minister is facing so internal turmoil over his proposed welfare cuts with Labour MPs preparing a rebellion. The government won’t be at risk of defeat due to their large majority, but a rebellion could highlight the levels of discontent within the party.

A new Pope has been chosen and it’s a US-born pontiff who will use the name Pope Leo XIV. Donald Trump’s hard-right supporters are having a meltdown of what they see as a ‘lefty looney’ being appointed.

In sports, both Manchester United and Spurs are through to the final of the Europa League meaning we’ll have an all-English final – both clubs desperately need to win in order to salvage a very poor season for both.

The prime minister is facing a rebellion from his MPs over planned cuts to welfare that some have warned are “impossible to support” without a “change of direction.” 

Leaders from both countries praised the move as a positive step, but many analysts say it doesn’t significantly change the overall trade relationship.

Robert Prevost, elected as Pope Leo XIV, is the first US candidate to lead the Catholic Church, holding dual citizenship in the US and Peru.

Luxembourg’s Xavier Bettel and Finland’s Elina Valtonen expressed optimism about Johann Wadephul’s appointment, highlighting a government capable of action in Germany.