politics
Mandelson faces £300 fine for urinating in street
Lord Peter Mandelson is set to be fined for public urination but the council cannot find an address. Source link
Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor
The by-election was called after the Cliftonville division’s serving councillor was jailed for coercive behaviour. Source link
Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM
Speaking during a three-day visit to the Middle East, the prime minister says the current ceasefire is “fragile”. Source link
SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homes
John Swinney says it would help renters get on the housing ladder but other parties say the SNP is to blame for the housing emergency. Source link
'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' – Starmer
The prime minister says “shocks” like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent. Source link
UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Defence Secretary John Healey says there is “no evidence” of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic. Source link
Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing
Party leader Zack Polanski accuses Labour of failing to build enough social and affordable homes. Source link
Conservatives vow to outlaw council four-day week
South Cambridgeshire District Council is the only authority to offer four-day weeks for full pay. Source link
Four people die in Channel crossing attempt, French authorities say
Rescue efforts remain under way after the incident off the coast of northern France, local media is reporting. Source link
Cooper to urge full and toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will call for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to be toll-free and unhindered. Source link