France is increasing its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, sending warships through the South China Sea and planning air exercises to help counter China’s military build-up in disputed waters. Source: South China Morning Post
Warships were put through paces in the Yellow, East and, most likely, South China seas, official reports say. Source: South China Morning Post
Supreme leader rejects Trump’s offer as foreign minister questions whether US president is ‘serious about talks’. Source: Al Jazeera
Counter-terror police are leading the investigation after a car crashed into security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament at speed. Source: The Telegraph
