09:24โขIndia-Pakistan Missile Strikes Mark Dangerous Escalation
โจThe newspapers report on a dramatic escalation between nuclear powers India and Pakistan, with both countries launching missile strikes at each other's military airbases (BBC News, The Independent, Sky News, The Times). This marks a significant intensification of the ongoing conflict, prompting international concern with China expressing "deep concern" and Washington urging restraint (The Times). In domestic news, UK energy suppliers must refund ยฃ7 million after overcharging customers (Metro), while Labour faces political challenges as evidenced by a loss to Reform UK in Lincolnshire (New Statesman). Additionally, US intelligence warns that Putin is plotting a major air attack on Kyiv (The Sun).