Daily brief
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his government's position of not joining US-Israeli military strikes against Iran and calling for diplomatic negotiations, a stance he maintained despite a reported US request for access to British bases. He responded to criticism from US President Donald Trump, who privately called him a 'loser' over the policy.
The head of Britain's MI6 intelligence service is set to meet with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides as Cyprus increases security consultations, following Christodoulides' comment that the British stance on bases caused 'annoyance'.
The UK has imposed a visa 'emergency brake' on four countries, halting sponsored study visas as part of a crackdown on visa misuse.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has refused to allow a US and UK military presence in the country.
Mauritius plans to sue Britain over delays related to the Chagos Islands.