First: In Brexit negotiations over the Northern Irish border, sides have moved closer in the last 24 hours, facilitated by new forms of words over the 'backstop'. Denis Staunton explains.

Later: Donald Trump recently announced he wants to tear up the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty and told reporters he would increase the US nuclear stockpile – including against China – “until people come to their senses”. Has a new arms race arrived, and what does it mean for security in Europe? Patrick Smyth has analysis.