As the world wakes up, we’ve sifted through the noise to bring you today’s top news headlines. Here’s what you need to know to start your day informed, to be enjoyed with your morning cup of coffee ☕:
- Putin says he should have invaded Ukraine earlier, as he holds marathon live event
- United Front: China’s ‘magic weapon’ caught in a spy controversy
- Congress in disarray and shutdown looms as Trump, Musk slam spending deal
- Watch: BBC sees ‘complete devastation’ in Mayotte
- ‘I never regretted decision to make trial public’