The escalating India-Pakistan conflict dominated evening coverage, following India's missile strikes on alleged "terrorist camps" in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan claimed to have shot down Indian aircraft and taken prisoners, with both nuclear powers seemingly at the brink of war.

Russia-Ukraine tensions continued with Ukrainian drone attacks forcing Moscow airports to close, while Israel's plans for Gaza occupation received attention following Netanyahu's security cabinet approving indefinite territory control. Germany experienced political turmoil as Friedrich Merz failed his first chancellor confirmation vote, only succeeding in a second ballot.

Domestically, Prime Minister Starmer announced a "landmark" £5bn trade deal with India that quickly sparked controversy over tax exemptions for Indian workers. The Met Gala in New York and tragic British Superbikes crash that killed two riders featured prominently throughout the day's celebrity and sports coverage. HEBREWSUMMARY: Not applicable LOCALSUMMARY: The escalating India-Pakistan conflict dominated evening coverage, following India's missile strikes on alleged "terrorist camps" in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan claimed to have shot down Indian aircraft and taken prisoners, with both nuclear powers seemingly at the brink of war.

Russia-Ukraine tensions continued with Ukrainian drone attacks forcing Moscow airports to close, while Israel's plans for Gaza occupation received attention following Netanyahu's security cabinet approving indefinite territory control. Germany experienced political turmoil as Friedrich Merz failed his first chancellor confirmation vote, only succeeding in a second ballot.

Domestically, Prime Minister Starmer announced a "landmark" £5bn trade deal with India that quickly sparked controversy over tax exemptions for Indian workers. The Met Gala in New York and tragic British Superbikes crash that killed two riders featured prominently throughout the day's celebrity and sports coverage.