Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 14 people

The Bank of England is likely to lower interest rates to 4%, which would be the cheapest borrowing costs since early 2023, even though inflation remains stubbornly high.

President Trump has implemented broad new tariffs targeting dozens of countries, including a 50% duty on goods from India and a threat to impose a 100% tariff on foreign-made semiconductors. This move escalates trade tensions and could lead to higher prices for consumers and retaliatory measures from affected nations.

Israel's security cabinet is set to meet to approve plans for an expanded military operation in Gaza, as new displacement orders are enforced in Gaza City and Khan Younis. Meanwhile, the family of Khamis al-Ayyad, a Palestinian American killed in an Israeli settler attack in the West Bank, is demanding an investigation into his death, highlighting a growing number of US citizens affected by the conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urgently coordinating with European leaders to prepare for potential talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which could happen as early as next week. The discussions would focus on the ongoing war, and Zelenskyy is working to align Ukraine's strategy with its European allies ahead of the possible summit.

UK Housing Minister Rushanara Ali is under fire for raising the rent on a property she owns by hundreds of pounds just weeks after evicting the previous tenants. Critics argue this move contradicts her role in addressing the housing crisis.