Russia launched its largest air attack on Ukraine since the war began, killing 12-13 people across 22 locations. Zelensky criticized American "silence," claiming it "encourages Putin" - a sentiment later echoed by Trump who questioned "what the hell happened to Putin" following the strikes.
The Beckham family feud emerged as a prominent cultural story, with Brooklyn publicly declaring he would "always choose his wife" amid tensions with parents David and Victoria, while brother Cruz appeared to take his parents' side.
In domestic news, South Western Railway was nationalized to reduce delays and cancellations. Angela Rayner firmly denied leadership ambitions, stating she "never" wants to lead Labour. A mother and three children were killed in a north London house fire, with a man detained under the Mental Health Act. UK immigration issues continued featuring prominently, maintaining the previous week's focus on borders and migration policy.