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Mark Rowley 為週三事件中逮捕嫌疑犯的警員辯護，並呼籲 Green party 領袖展現團結。Metropolitan police 首長表示，Green party 領袖 Zack Polanski 分享一則關於 Golders Green 恐怖襲擊嫌疑犯被捕的貼文將產生「寒蟬效應」。Met 警員在週三於 London 西北郊區發生兩名猶太人遭刺傷事件後，逮捕了一名 45 歲男子。警方表示，該名嫌疑犯被以電擊槍擊中以將其制伏。繼續閱讀...

• Trump 總統的幕僚長 Susie Wiles 在 White House 內部緊張局勢引發的短暫下台後，重新獲得了她的職位。 • 隨著期中策略的強化，她的復職穩定了行政當局的領導層。 • Republicans 認為 Wiles 的回歸對於維持黨內團結和 House 控制權至關重要。

Ursula von der Leyen later due to meet new Hungarian leader who is seeking to unlock EU funds in return for reformsVon der Leyen says that “every member state has a different energy mix,” so no blanket EU solution would work.But she calls for more coordination not just on common procurement, but also on fuel reserves, “especially jet fuel and diesel, where markets are tightening.”“ Let us use this to make the switch to electricity – not just in transport, but also in industry and heating. This is not only a matter of affordability and competitiveness; this is also a matter of economic security. Thus, speaking of European independence, this is the moment to electrify Europe.”“This is the second energy crisis within four years, and the lesson should be very clear. Our overdependency on imported fossil fuels makes us vulnerable. … We must reduce our overdependency on imported fossil fuels and boost our home-grown, affordable, clean energy supply. From renewables to nuclear, in full respect of technology neutrality.” Continue reading...

Chief minister Aminuddin Harun says he would continue in his post for now, even though he no longer enjoys majority support in the 36-seat state assembly in light of UMNO’s move over his handling of a crisis involving the state’s monarchy.

Philip Barton says there was pressure over pace of vetting from No 10, which he says was ‘uninterested’ in processUK politics live – latest updatesThe former Foreign Office chief has said he was concerned about Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffery Epstein – and said there was “absolutely” pressure from Downing Street over the pace of vetting.Giving evidence to the foreign affairs select committee, the former Foreign Office permanent secretary Sir Philip Barton said Number 10 seemed “uninterested” in the vetting process around Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador, and said there were no avenues for him to express his concerns. Continue reading...

• The Kansas City Chiefs addressed their defensive needs in the second round of the NFL Draft, selecting edge rusher R Mason Thomas with the No. 40 overall pick. • Thomas, who played college football at Oklahoma, brings defensive edge capabilities to bolster the Chiefs' pass rush. • The selection reflects the Chiefs' focus on building their defensive line strength heading into the 2026 season.