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The former BBC adviser, whose concerns about editorial standards led to the resignation of the Director General, has told MPs the problems he identified were getting worse, and were not being tackled properly. Also: Ukraine's President Zelensky has said any territorial concessions to Russia would be rewarding President Putin "for what he has stolen". And the world-renowned reggae musician, Jimmy Cliff, has died at the age of 81.

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has told reporters in Switzerland that talks about US proposals to end the war in Ukraine have been "very meaningful" - calling it the "best day" for the peace process since President Trump returned to office. American, European and Ukrainian officials have been meeting to go over the plans, which have been criticised as being favourable to Russia. Earlier, Mr Trump posted a message on social media, accusing Ukraine of showing "zero gratitude" for Washington's attempts to end the conflict.

Sir Keir Starmer has said there is "more to do" on Donald Trump's peace plan for Ukraine, after meetings with other world leaders at the G20 in Johannesburg. The Prime Minister and other allies have raised concerns about proposals to make Kyiv limit its armed forces, give up territory, and abandon its path to NATO membership. Mr Trump has said he expects a Ukrainian response to the proposals - which were drawn up after secret negotiations with Moscow - by Thursday. US, Ukrainian and European security officials are to meet to discuss the plans in Switzerland tomorrow.

The former leader of Reform UK in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been jailed for 10 and a half years for taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements. Also: President Zelensky says Ukraine is facing one of the most difficult moments in its history and risks losing the US as a key ally over Washington's plan for peace with Russia. And the words “fossil fuels” have been removed from the latest draft agreement at the COP30 climate conference in Brazil.

A report by the Covid inquiry has concluded that lockdown could have been avoided entirely if other measures had been implemented urgently at the start of the pandemic. Also: Legal immigrants who claim benefits could be forced to wait 20 years before applying for the right to settle permanently. And Gary 'Mani' Mansfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, has died aged 63.

The Defence Secretary, John Healey, has accused a Russian ship operating on the edge of UK waters of directing lasers at RAF pilots monitoring its movements. Also: The Supreme Court rules that Christian-focused religious education in Northern Ireland is unlawful. And inflation dips for the first time since March, but food prices go up.

The security service warns MPs, peers and parliamentary staff they may be targets for Chinese spies. The Government says its taking steps. Congress votes on the release of all remaining documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. A court has heard that an alleged member of Palestine Action attacked a police officer with a sledgehammer. Also: An Australian prisoner sues over state's Vegemite ban.