Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for oil tankers, a move welcomed by Europe and prompting a meeting of leaders to discuss ceasefires and maritime route reopening. The news has also influenced global markets, with stocks rising and gold reacting.

UK opposition leader Keir Starmer is facing calls for his resignation following new revelations linking Peter Mandelson to the Epstein scandal, which also led to a vetting row and the departure of top Foreign Office official Olly Robbins.