European wildfires kill at least three as British bar worker joins emergency efforts on Greek island

The head of a leading counter-drone manufacturer has warned that Europe lacks the defences to protect itself against Russia and will need thousands of systems to build a proposed “drone wall” across the continent.

No, nothing will change on the ground, and yes, Britain’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine is mainly a symbolic exercise. But in the Middle East, symbolism can count for a lot.

The government has again delayed making a decision on whether the Chinese super embassy can go ahead.