No 10 asks police to investigate Mandelson’s leaks to Epstein due to concerns over ‘market sensitive information’– UK politics live
PM’s spokesperson says information should not have been available ‘to anyone who could potentially benefit from it financially’The Department for Work and Pensions has named 12 disability experts with “lived experience of disability or long-term health conditions” who will sit on the steering group of the review looking at the future of the personal independence payment (Pip), a disability benefit. Stephen Timms, the minister leading the review, says:Disabled people deserve a system that truly supports them to live with independence and dignity, and that fairly reflects the reality of their lives today.That’s why we’re putting disabled people at the heart of this review – ensuring their voices shape the changes that will help them achieve better health, greater independence, and access to the right support when they need it.* Could we see a crunch point as soon as tomorrow over Mandelson?* Tories have an opposition day debate - could they force a vote on Mandelson vetting disclosure. Shadow cabinet sources tell me they’re thinking about it Continue reading...
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Ukraine negotiators’ work ‘to be adjusted’, warns Zelenskyy, after huge Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live
Ukrainian president says strike shows that attitudes in Moscow have not changed and they do not ‘take diplomacy seriously’The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kajas Kallas, has been speaking as part of a panel on Arctic security. Kallas was asked if the EU was “too cautious” in taking action because of its dependence on the US for security, which has been exposed amid Russia’s war on Ukraine and the Trump administration’s threats on Greenland and erratic behaviour towards its longstanding western allies. Kallas, who has said Nato must “become more European” to maintain its strength, responded:Of course, we are cautions because there is a lot at stake. There is a full-scale war going on the European continent and there are threats coming from economic coercion, big challenges from China that is influencing our economies.If it is influencing our economies, it is influencing jobs and people’s salaries and then it is creating polarisation within our societies and more instability, so it is all very much interlinked. Continue reading...
Donald Trump set to welcome Colombian president to White House for talks – US politics live
US president to meet with Gustavo Petro weeks after threatening military action in the countryTrump-Petro meeting could end in detente or discord with Colombia leaderThe president has yet to respond to a federal judge’s ruling on Monday to block the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Haitians in the US, that was set to expire today. However, one of his top advisers, Stephen Miller, has weighed in. “An unelected judge has just ruled that elections, laws and borders don’t exist,” he said of Ana Reyes, the DC federal judge who was appointed by Joe Biden.A reminder, TPS is a type of status that allows nationals fleeing designated countries for various humanitarian reasons — such as war or natural disaster — to attain temporary authorization live and and work in the country without risk of deportation. In that period a TPS beneficiary is able to apply for a visa or permanent residency if eligible. Continue reading...
Russian hits Ukraine energy sites in 'most powerful blow' so far this year
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.
Modi, Trump announce India-US ‘trade deal’: What we know and what we don’t
US president says deal reached with India after Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. But details are scarce.
Iran’s President Backs ‘Fair’ Talks With U.S. as Confrontation Looms
President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that he supported “equitable negotiations.” Talks are expected on Friday, as diplomats work to defuse the crisis.
French authorities raid X offices, summon Musk in cybercrime probe
Investigation into social media platform looks at complicity in crimes including Holocaust denial and child pornography.
Huge fire breaks out at Tehran market
Huge fire breaks out at Tehran market
Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Goes on Trial Over Charges Including Rape
The trial of Marius Borg Hoiby, who has also been accused of assault and other crimes, began as his mother came under pressure over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Rape trial begins for son of Norway's crown princess in tense moment for royal family
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.