Daily brief
Russia has expelled a British diplomat, with its Foreign Ministry stating the individual was linked to intelligence services. The UK confirmed the expulsion of an intelligence officer who was working undercover at its embassy in Moscow.
The UK and US are withdrawing some military personnel from a base in Qatar (ongoing coverage).
The UK government plans to raise the maximum call-up age for military reserves to 65, citing security threats.
British soldiers face dismissal after failing mandatory drugs tests.
Iranian authorities are reportedly demanding large payments from families for the return of protesters' bodies, according to the BBC.