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European leaders have said "now is a critical moment" to ramp up support for Ukraine and put pressure on Russia to bring an end to the war, BBC reported.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London on Monday to discuss the latest version of a peace plan, drafted between Ukrainian and US officials last week.

The European leaders said more work was needed to obtain security guarantees for Ukraine, as the US puts pressure on Kyiv to agree a swift deal with Russia, according to BBC.

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a 70-centimeter (2-foot) tsunami along parts of the Pacific coast. The quake occurred around 11:15 p.m., about 80 km off Aomori, shaking towns across the region and prompting immediate tsunami alerts. Most injuries resulted from falling objects, while minor damage was reported in hotels, roads, and homes.

Authorities temporarily suspended Shinkansen services, and about 800 homes lost power. At the Rokkasho nuclear facility, around 450 liters of cooling water spilled, but regulators reported no safety risks. Nearly 500 residents evacuated to shelters as defense helicopters surveyed the damage.

Officials warned of possible aftershocks and a slightly increased risk of a larger quake along the northeastern coast. By early Tuesday, all tsunami advisories were lifted, though residents were urged to remain alert and prepared for further tremors.

The United Kingdom is preparing for Storm Bram, which is expected to hit on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing gusts of up to 90mph (144km/h) to north-west Scotland and strong winds widely across the country. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for north-west Scotland from 16:00 to 23:59 BST Tuesday, with yellow warnings in place for Wales, south-west England, Northern Ireland, and other parts of Scotland and north-west England. Bram will also bring heavy rainfall, with 20-40mm expected widely and up to 80mm on higher ground, raising the risk of localised flooding, particularly in already saturated areas. Travel disruption, property damage, and power outages are possible. Storm Bram, named by Met Éireann, develops rapidly on Tuesday before moving north to the west of the UK

Former footballer Joey Barton has been sentenced to six months in custody, suspended for 18 months, for offensive social media posts targeting pundits Lucy Ward, Eni Aluko, and broadcaster Jeremy Vine. The 43-year-old was found guilty last month at Liverpool Crown Court of six counts of sending grossly offensive electronic communications with intent to cause distress or anxiety. Following an FA Cup match between Crystal Palace and Everton, posts made from January to March 2024 featured extreme and offensive comparisons and accusations, eliciting widespread condemnation. 

Barton’s sentence highlights the continuing legal ramifications of online harassment and offensive behavior on social media, emphasizing the gravity of digital communications in the UK.