The ceasefire negotiated by Melania Trump in Olekshy is "unusual" and could falter Ukrainian efforts to breach the Dnipro river and help the Russians, says former national security adviser John Bolton. "Evacuating them from that position on the battlefield actually could strengthen the Russian's hands."

Gianni Infantino’s hopes of re-election as Fifa president have been given a lift after he received an endorsement from the Asian Football Confederation, says women’s football reporter for The Times Kit Shepard. “It seems that the view of Saudi Arabia and Qatar has prevailed.” @Kit_Shepard

Meghan Markle’s father faces allegations of possessing “deeply disturbing” child sex images in the “hundreds if not thousands”. Meghan has spoken out saying she is “deeply distressed” and revealed that she distanced herself from her father when she was made aware of similar allegations in 2018. Thomas Markle Sr has denied the allegations, calling them “sick lies”.

The researcher who found the PHP coding flaw that led to a wave of cyber attacks describes the race to patch up the error. Ryan Austin, researcher at cyber security company Calif says he felt “worry and panic” amid his discovery.

“I think it’s a story of contrasts in political management.” Under Starmer, the row between Fahnbulleh and Mahmood would have been a “massive, unseemly public row”, but under Burnham, Labour are quick to get in line, says The Times’s @patrickkmaguire.

“I think it's quite arrogant for opposition parties to say well this isn't a matter that's really important.” Claims that Burnham is too focused on tackling everyday issues are wrong, says roads minister @justinmadders. @AVMikhailova

Octopus Energy chief executive Greg Jackson says he welcomes drilling at Jackdaw while gas is still a necessity. “While we're using gas, I think it's appropriate to get it from close to home. But we should be clear that Britain needs to get off gas.” @g__j | @CalumAM

“This is not about the government sending out a shopping list to everyone in the country.” Treasury minister James Murray says the government advice to stockpile three days worth of emergency supplies is about individuals working out what’s right for them.

“The chances of being destroyed have reduced a bit, the chances of winning the next election, I think, have increased quite a lot.” Labour’s election chances are on the up, says Daniel Finkelstein. 🗳️ How To Win An Election 🎧 pod.fo/e/6e353b

“MPs are political animals...A cup of tea and chat about the football doesn't actually tick the box in the end.” In Andy Burnham Labour MPs finally have a prime minister who gets and talks politics, says Sally Morgan. 🗳️ How To Win An Election 🎧 pod.fo/e/6e353b

James Cleverly says winning the London mayoralty would be a “very useful stepping stone” for Kemi Badenoch in her quest to reach No 10. “This is very much about helping Kemi get into No 10.” @Jo_Coburn | @JamesCleverly

Stig Abell asks Douglas Alexander why the government are “fannying around” about approving drilling in the Rosebank oil field “Why don't we just make a decision - if you don't want to do Rosebank, say so! If you do want to do it, say so!” @StigAbell

Jo Coburn paints a dreary picture of the fiscal reality facing John Healey before he delivers his first budget. “The question for the chancellor is whether there's any room to offer relief, or whether families will be expected to absorb the rise on their own?” @Jo_Coburn

“Environmentalists arguing against this need to check themselves and say, would we rather use LNG or this gas from Jackdaw for a few years.” Those against the Jackdaw gas field have “blind anger” against fossil fuels, says Labour donor and founder of Ecotricity, Dale Vince.

With Andy Burnham referring to ‘quasi-judicial’ processes to grant new oil and gas licences, Hugo Rifkind (unsuccessfully) attempts to discover the meaning behind Westminster’s latest word salad. “Explain it to me!” “I can’t” @hugorifkind

Former political director to the Rachel Reeves Matt Pound says his former boss managed to “set the UK in a stronger position”, despite her unpopularity. “There are just no two ways about it, she took on a tremendous amount of personal and professional criticism.” @hugorifkind

Stig Abell asks former immigration minister Mike Tapp if we’ve become “addicted” to cheap foreign labour propping up industries like social care. “That argument is right … So look, we need to ensure that we are encouraging our young people into work.” @StigAbell | @MikeTappTweets

Warning: This video contains distressing themes. The fourth alleged victim of Russell Brand has given her testimony at court. “She felt dirty, shocked, stunned, and shaken.” Russell Brand denies the charges. Listen to The Trial of Russell Brand wherever you get your podcasts.

“Do you think we could see scenes like we’re seeing in France on British streets?” “We could see them.” Kemi Badenoch says the protests in France are a warning sign for the UK. @AVMikhailova | @KemiBadenoch