Gisèle Pelicot has been recognised for her courageous stance in a major trial where fifty men were found guilty, drawing widespread admiration and shining a light on the battle against social injustices.

The UK government is considering tightening rules on party donations due to concerns about potential foreign influence, notably involving Elon Musk’s reported plans to make significant political contributions through his companies, prompting an urgent review by the Electoral Commission to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

A high-ranking Russian military official involved with chemical weapons was reportedly killed in a blast near Moscow, with Ukrainian intelligence sources suggesting the incident may have been a targeted operation amidst escalating tensions.

A planned shake-up of laws concerning foreign influence in the UK stalled amidst tensions with China, with a particular focus on a case linking Prince Andrew to an alleged Chinese spy, as the government faces pressure to address these foreign relations and security concerns.