The Guardian reported the FCDO closed a unit tracking alleged Israeli humanitarian law breaches in Gaza and Lebanon and ended funding for a monitoring project.
Evidence released to Parliament shows UKSV recommended denying Peter Mandelson clearance before the FCDO granted it; Starmer said he learned later.
The Conservatives said councils they control after the local elections would remove 24-hour bus lanes unless there is a "genuine requirement".
Downing Street said Falklands sovereignty rests with the UK after reports an internal Pentagon email discussed reviewing US backing.
A decade after the Panama Papers, authorities have recovered at least $1.3bn and changed rules, while campaigners say secrecy remains.
Pope Leo criticised linking Christian faith to military domination as Pete Hegseth used religious language about the US-led Iran war.
US officials cited by NBC said an American F-15E went down over Iran, with search efforts under way for its two crew members.
Iranian state TV urged civilians to seize US aircrew after Tehran claimed a jet was downed, as the UK announced air defences for Kuwait.
Ipsos found 40% would pick Starmer's Labour over Farage's Reform, but more respondents expected Reform to be the largest party next election.
Britain finalised a US drug trade deal granting tariff-free access for UK medicines while the NHS commits to higher prices and spending.
New UK minimum wage rates took effect on 1 April, lifting the adult rate to £12.71 an hour; the government said 2.7 million workers will benefit.
The government withdrew 1,000 extra specialty training posts after the BMA refused to suspend a six-day resident doctors’ strike set for 7–13 April.