UK special forces unit had 'deliberate policy' to 'kill fighting-aged males' in Afghanistan

A whistleblower has testified that senior military officials, including the former director of UK special forces, attempted to cover up concerns regarding unlawful killings by SAS units in Afghanistan, including the shooting of children. This misconduct reportedly persisted from 2011 until 2013 despite alarms being raised.

Biker romance film Pillion has been awarded the top prize at the British Independent Film Awards, highlighting its success in the independent film sector.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to deliver a speech defending the recent budget decisions amid accusations that Chancellor Rachel Reeves misrepresented the state of public finances and implemented significant tax increases totaling £26 billion. This budget aims to address the UK's ongoing cost of living crisis while facing criticism from various political factions.

A devastating fire in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has resulted in a rising death toll, now confirmed at 146, with many residents still unaccounted for. The fire, which reportedly began on external scaffolding, has prompted extensive rescue operations as emergency services continue to search for survivors.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has firmly denied allegations made by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch that she misled the public regarding the UK's financial situation ahead of the upcoming Budget. During an interview with Sky News, Reeves asserted that she did not lie about budget forecasts, amidst growing political pressure for her resignation from Badenoch.

Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced a significant overhaul of the justice system, aiming to prioritize victims in the legal process. This reform includes proposals to eliminate jury trials for certain cases, focusing on streamlining the judicial process.

A catastrophic fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has resulted in at least 128 confirmed fatalities, with many individuals still unaccounted for. The city is currently in a three-day mourning period as investigators continue to search for remains and assess the aftermath of this tragic incident.

Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, is currently addressing allegations that she misled the public regarding the state of the nation's finances prior to the recent budget announcement, which included a £26 billion tax increase. These claims have emerged in the wake of her budget presentation aimed at tackling the ongoing cost of living crisis.