#France : Police have shot an armed man dead in #Rouen who was trying to set fire to a synagogue, says Minister of the Interior Gérald #Darmanin .

Today on #EuropeDay EU Ambassador Pedro Serrano launched a new recognition scheme. ✨The #EmpowerEUawards will shine spotlight on remarkable EU-UK community initiatives, honouring UK-based projects and organisations that foster connections between EU and UK citizens. 🇪🇺 🇬🇧

Minutes before #PMQs , #Conservative MP #NatalieElphicke announced her shock #defection to #Labour .
Her defection came a fortnight after another #Tory MP Dr #DanPoulter also defected to #KeirStarmer 's party. #Dover

#Labour ’s #RichardParker wins #WestMidlands mayoral race beating outgoing #Conservative mayor #AndyStreet . Overall, he won by 1,508 votes.

#Labour sources are claiming victory in #WestMidlands mayoral race saying #RichardParker has beaten outgoing #Conservative mayor #AndyStreet . Official declaration imminent.

#JohnSwinney looks set to become #Scotland 's next first minister after #KateForbes confirms she will not challenge him for the #SNP leadership
and endorses Mr Swinney.

It’s polling day! Voters across #England are heading to the polls to elect councillors and mayors in the #localelections . Police and crime commissioners will also be chosen across England and #Wales . And there's a by-election in #BlackpoolSouth where voters will choose a new MP

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#KingCharles has returned to public-facing duties for the first time since he was diagnosed with #cancer with a visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in #London . As he arrived the King was announced as the new patron of Cancer Research UK. Cancer Research UK

Serious incident in #Hainault in north-east #London . At least five people, including two police officers, have been injured by a man with a sword. Police say a 36-year-old man is in custody and that the incident is not terrorism-related.

#Ecosse : #HumzaYousaf , le premier ministre écossais démissionne.

#HumzaYousaf quits & triggers a leadership contest. The 1st Minister of #Scotland had been facing two confidence votes tabled by opposition parties in #Holyrood and under huge pressure since he abruptly ended the #SNP 's power-sharing deal with the Scottish #Greens last week. #UK

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Shock #defection : #Conservative MP and ex #health minister Dr #DanPoulter has quit the party to join #Labour . Another serious blow to #RishiSunak before 2 May council and mayoral #elections . #CentralSuffolk #NorthIpswich

#KingCharles will resume some public engagements next week after making encouraging progress in his #cancer treatment says Buckingham Palace. It won't be a full return yet but next Tuesday he’ll visit a #cancer treatment centre & in June he’ll host the Emperor & Empress of #Japan

#Breaking : The King and Queen will host Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of #Japan for a State Visit in #June , at the request of the Government. #KingCharles #UK #royal

#KingCharles will soon return to public-facing duties after period of treatment & recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis, says #BuckinghamPalace . To help mark this milestone, The King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday. #royal

#Scotland ’s power-sharing deal between the #SNP and #Greens has collapsed. The SNP scrapped the cooperation agreement and will run minority government. First Minister #HumzaYousaf is holding an emergency cabinet meeting at his official residence in Bute House, Edinburgh.

The distinctive red blades of the #MoulinRouge have fallen to the ground overnight. The collapse caused no injuries. The Moulin Rouge - one of the most visited landmarks in #Paris - is best known as the birthplace of the modern form of the can-can. <f24.my/AHcu.T>