politics
Chris Mason: Greenland and Ukraine point to Trump's head-spinning unpredictability
This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC’s political editor. Source link
Poor decisions in extending prison lease, MPs say
A committee report says “poor commercial decisions” were made when the lease was signed. Source link
Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill
Concern is growing among supporters the bill won’t pass parliamentary hurdles in the allotted days. Source link
Justice secretary found to have breached ministerial code
Angela Constance was given a written reprimand following a row over her comments about grooming gangs expert. Source link
Government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes
Grok is being used to digitally remove women’s clothing – something victims describe as “dehumanising”. Source link
Macron hosts Ukraine and allies to try to cement security guarantees
The talks are held as Russia continues attacking Ukraine’s energy sector and under the shadow of US threats to annex Greenland. Source link
US action in Venezuela morally right, Badenoch says
The Conservative leader tells the BBC the military operation raises “serious questions about the rules-based order”. Source link
Chris Mason: Starmer's strategy of avoiding criticising Trump over Maduro
The government’s cautious response has been pounced on by its critics, writes the BBC’s political editor. Source link
West Midlands police to be questioned over Israeli football fan ban
BBC News has seen a letter from the Dutch police inspectorate, which appears to contradict claims made by West Midlands Police about Maccabi fans’ previous behaviour. Source link
Manchester Arena families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups
The law follows campaigning by families affected by the 1989 Hillsborough disaster that claimed 97 lives. Source link