Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Russia over recent bombings in Ukraine and reiterated the need for a peace deal, urging Vladimir Putin to halt military actions.

An explosion at Iran’s largest port, Shahid Rajaei, has resulted in at least 28 deaths and hundreds of injuries, causing extensive damage to shipping containers and nearby structures.

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservatives, has not dismissed local level coalitions with Reform after the upcoming council elections but firmly rejected any national pact with Nigel Farage’s party.

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer specifically to biological sex, affecting the use of gender-specific facilities.

Iran and US in advanced talks in Oman in the third round of nuclear negotiations in Muscat aims to build trust 

David Axelrod characterises the first 100 days of a presidency as a mere “hallmark holiday”, yet it remains an important barometer for US presidents’ early effectiveness.