Trump's cabinet formation continued generating coverage, with sexual misconduct allegations threatening two nominees and the appointment of 27-year-old Karoline Leavitt as press secretary. These developments followed the previous days' controversial nominations of Musk, Gaetz, and RFK Jr.
The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Netflix fight dominated morning coverage, with Paul's victory leading to allegations of match-fixing and criticism of "elder abuse." Zelensky's statement that Trump's presidency would end the war sooner sparked discussion.
By afternoon, Welsh farmers mobilized against Labour's inheritance tax proposals, surrounding the party conference with tractors. Starmer's alleged departure drew "fleeing like a rat" accusations. The G7's pledge of "enduring support" for Ukraine contrasted with Scholz's direct call to Putin, his first in two years.
Evening coverage focused on trade experts warning of an impending choice between EU and Trump-era US relations, while Labour revealed plans for migration deals with Kurdistan and Vietnam.