Putin warns Russia is ready for war with Europe

Plus: Sarah Everard's mother reveals she is 'still tormented' by daughter's murder

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Good morning and welcome to your daily news briefing from The Independent.   Russian president Vladimir Putin has warned Europe that his country is ready for war if necessary, Sarah Everard's mother has revealed the devastating impact of her daughter's death, and juries are set to be scrapped in thousands of cases under new government plans, David Lammy announced.  Top stories 1 | Putin says Russia is ready for war if Europe wants it Read more 2 | Sarah Everard's mother 'tormented' by her final hours Read more 3 | Juries to be scrapped in thousands of cases, Lammy confirms Read more 4 | Hillsborough families call for ex-police chief to be stripped of knighthood after damning report Read more 5 | Warning of fresh economic hit as Brexit accelerates UK 'brain drain' Read more Editors' picks Our first billionaire king has some tough questions to answer How Tunbridge Wells became the spa town that ran dry Who will mourn my beloved Zipcar? Your Views Your Views 'Kick in the teeth': Readers say Budget 'punishes responsibility' Scrapping the two-child cap is a reckless policy. Handing an average of £5,310 to 560,000 larger families rewards personal choices while ignoring other households under the same cost-of-living squeeze. It's unfair and risks encouraging inflation, making life even harder for everyone, including the poor.   Musil Get involved and share your views here. Don't forget to complete your registration You haven't completed your registration with The Independent. It's free, quick, and helps support our journalism while tailoring your experience. Register now to enjoy benefits including access to limited Premium articles, The Independent app, more than 20 newsletters and commenting on independent.co.uk. Complete your registration today to unlock access. WATCH  Inside Melania's extravagant Christmas celebrations at White House STAT OF THE DAY 100,000 The projected crown court backlog by 2028, a figure which has prompted justice secretary David Lammy to undertake a radical move to create new "swift courts", which will see judges issue verdicts instead of juries. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "I go through a turmoil of emotions – sadness, rage, panic, guilt and numbness. They used to come all in one day but as time goes by they are more widely spaced and, to some extent, time blunts the edges." Sarah Everard's mother, Susan, speaking as an inquiry into the killing of her daughter by a serving police officer issued 13 recommendations to protect women from violent attacks. Read more Other stories you might like Daddy Pig is useless – but he's not giving men a bad name The best fiction and non-fiction books of 2025 Laura Woods provides update on condition after collapsing live on air Get set for Christmas with £10 off Moët & Chandon champagne.   Give the gift of luxury socks and save 15% with code "SAVE15" at Peper Harow. Join the conversation and follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy policy and cookie policy