The Latest Breaking News from William Burns

Drawing on more than 100 interviews with senior intelligence officials and other insiders in multiple countries, this exclusive account details how the US and Britain uncovered Vladimir Putin’s plans to invade, and why most of Europe – including the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy – dismissed them

Spokesperson says Burns ‘deeply regrets ever meeting’ with Epstein and cut ties after learning of his conviction

Here are the key developments on the 1,032nd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

High-rise residential buildings hit in Russian city of Kazan but no casualties reported; Zelenskyy reveals meetings with CIA chief. What we know on day 1,033

MI6 chief Richard Moore is in the running to become the UK envoy In Washington

President Sisi and CIA Director Burns discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza and Lebanon, highlighting diplomatic negotiations and multilateral collaboration.

Russell Findlay called for the Scottish Conservatives to ‘unite’ after the election

RUSSELL Findlay has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives.

Vladimir Putin has announced what appears to be a dramatic strengthening of Russia’s nuclear doctrine. The Russian president was responding to speculation that the west may relax its restrictions on Ukraine’s use of its weapons to attack targets inside Russia.