Greater Manchester Police have issued an appeal for information after a suspected arson attack on the home of an Imam in Bolton last night. Footage shows a masked man throwing a lit object through a front window. The Patel family were safely evacuated by emergency services and no one was injured. Police said they believe the incident was targeted and are investigating. In a statement, Hassan Patel said the attack has caused "significant damage to our house and emotional distress to our family, including our children.”

I had an excellent discussion in Brussels today on accelerating EU priorities with former PM @EnricoLetta and @ERT_eu chair Jon Symonds. Europe has the talent, innovation, and resources to succeed—it must step up to deliver critical reforms with urgency and unity.

.@MonaKeijzer vindt dat we meer voor de waarden in ons land moeten gaan staan. "Want door migratie staan die onder druk. Tegen mensen die hiernaartoe komen moet je zeggen: dit zijn onze waarden en die zal je moeten onderschrijven". Historicus @GeertenWaling wil ook nog wat kwijt: "De mensen die demonstreren tegen azc's, behalve de relschoppers, doen dat vanuit een voorliefde voor vrijheid en verdraagzaamheid. Strooi niet direct als met termen met racist en xenofoob."

New research: we have studied the wealth of the 200 Californian billionaires and what they effectively pay in tax. From Mark Zuckerberg (Meta) to Sergei Brin and Larry Page (Alphabet), the results are edifying. 🧵 nytimes.com/interactive/2026…

Desperation of a Cuban mother that I interviewed last night who said she has no food for her children.

Very grateful for the swift and efficient disembarkation of the Hondius ship in Tenerife. My thanks to the Spanish government and all the authorities involved on the ground. We are working hand in hand with Spain, @WHO and @ECDC_EU, organising evacuation flights. We will spare no efforts in the EU and beyond. Health comes first!