Axios reported a U.S. official said U.S. special envoy Witkoff is en route to Switzerland and that Kushner is already there. People familiar said Iran foreign minister Araghchi plans to travel to Switzerland on Saturday but the plan could change. Araghchi told several foreign ministers a Lebanon ceasefire is vital to Iran and decisive for U.S.-Iran talks; Iran wants to see a ceasefire implemented before traveling. The source said negotiations therefore may not begin before Monday, though the tim

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The Times reports that after Andy Burnham's by-election win, Prime Minister Starmer is weighing whether to remain in office amid rising pressure from his cabinet. He has publicly ruled out resigning and said he would contest a leadership challenge if Burnham mounted one; privately, aides say he recognizes growing calls from Labour MPs for him to step down. He is expected to spend the weekend with his family while deciding whether to continue resisting the pressure.