Good evening. The White House has insisted that Joe Biden does not hate Britain, after the DUP accused him of being anti-British. We also have the latest news from Buckingham Palace, as it was revealed that Prince Harry will attend his father’s Coronation – without Meghan.
Biden: Brexit deal will bring in US billions
Joe Biden has lavished praise on Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal, as he said the Windsor Framework will lead to "significant investment" in Northern Ireland.
The US President said there are "scores" of American companies that want to invest in Northern Ireland and the framework will provide the "stability and predictability" for them to do so.
Delivering a speech at Ulster University in Belfast, Mr Biden said that since the Good Friday Agreement was signed 25 years ago, the size of Northern Ireland's economy had doubled and he believed in the years ahead it could "more than triple".
You can follow all the details of Mr Biden's trip on our politics live blog. Meanwhile, police officers are investigating a security breach after a top-secret document with details regarding the US President's visit to Belfast was found on the street.
A member of the public discovered the document - Neil Johnston has more details on what the operational note included.
Biden doesn't hate Britain, White House insists
The US President met the leaders of Northern Ireland’s major political parties before giving a speech on Wednesday. He urged the DUP to drop its year-long boycott of the Northern Ireland Assembly and accept Mr Sunak’s new Brexit deal.
However, many Unionists believe Mr Biden, who often celebrates his Irish roots, supports a united Ireland. Arlene Foster, the former First Minister of Northern Ireland and DUP leader, said the president "hates the United Kingdom, I don't think there's any doubt about that".
Our Europe Editor James Crisp writes that Mr Biden will struggle to win over Unionists when his colours are nailed to Ireland’s mast.
Prince Harry to attend Coronation – without Meghan
The Duke of Sussex will attend his father’s Coronation alone, with Meghan opting to remain in California, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Prince Harry had spent several weeks agonising over whether to travel to London for the historic ceremony because of the deep rift that has divided his family.
Meghan will remain at the couple’s home in Montecito, California, with the couple’s two children, three-year-old Archie and Lilibet, aged one.
Many factors influenced the Duchess’s decision not to attend the Coronation, but one was chief among them, report Victoria Ward and India McTaggart - read the full story to find out what the crucial factor was.
Evening Briefing: Today's essential headlines
SNP | Senior nationalists fear that SNP activists are quitting the party in their droves after dramatic police raids on Nicola Sturgeon's home and the arrest of her husband. Meanwhile, it has been reported that a luxury campervan reportedly seized by police from the home of Ms Sturgeon's mother-in-law was bought to be used as an SNP election battle bus.
- Weather | Snow in Wales and 70mph winds as Storm Noa hits
- War | Russians accused of beheading Ukrainian soldiers
- New Forest | Pet the ponies and be fined £1,000, visitors warned
- Census | UK transgender population may be smaller than thought
- Politics | ‘Pro-Rishi’ Kwasi Kwarteng not ruling out return to Cabinet
Comment and analysis
- Tom Harris | Sunak has already delivered more than Boris
- Allison Pearson | As a monarchist, I want to be excited about the Coronation. But it’s proving a struggle
- Philip Booth | Our tax system is punishing people for starting families
- Madeline Grant | Modern rules for the Great British pub
- Jeremy Warner | The return of low interest rates would be an economic disaster
World news: Poland vows to become Europe’s biggest military power
Poland plans to have Europe's strongest army in two years, the country's defence minister has said. Matthew Day reports that spurred on by the threat of Russian aggression, the Polish government has embarked on a massive multi-billion pound defence spending spree.
Interview of the day
Harry Hill on his Tony Blair rock opera: ‘Gratuitous offence only gets you so far, doesn’t it?’
The TV Burp and You’ve Been Framed comedian reveals why Blair’s life is so ripe for a musical, and why he’s never had to self-censor
Business news: Bowing to junior doctor strikes risks stoking inflation, suggests IMF
Jeremy Hunt risks stoking inflation and a surge in public debt if he gives in to striking doctors' and teachers' demands for higher pay, the IMF has suggested. Szu Ping Chan and Eir Nolsøe have the full story here.
Your View | Do you think the Chancellor should give junior doctors the 35 per cent pay rise they are demanding? Send a short comment and your name, with Front Page as the subject, to yourstory@telegraph.co.uk and you might feature in an article later this week.
Editor's choice
King and I | Telegraph readers reveal their cherished encounters with King Charles
Travel | The quirky Dorset island where you mustn’t say the R-word
Money | How to bulletproof your money in a banking crisis
Sport news: German commentators blame ‘windy and wet’ weather for Bayern Munich's defeat at Man City
Bayern Munich are not used to humiliating Champions League defeats, which perhaps accounts for some of the bizarre explanations offered in Germany for their 3-0 loss at Manchester City. Daniel Zeqiri details what German pundits had to say about Munich's humbling in Manchester.
Three things for you
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And finally... for this evening's downtime
The Middle Eastern country that combines stunning mountains with five-star luxury | Oman offers both opulence and ancient traditions against a backdrop of rugged scenery. Here's how to plan the perfect trip.
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