JD Vance has blamed “the mass invasion of migrants” for the murder of Henry Nowak.

The US vice-president said the teenager’s death “is as tragic as it is enraging” in a thinly-veiled attack on Keir Starmer’s government.

Eighteen-year-old Henry was handcuffed and arrested by police as he lay dying after being wrongly accused of racism by his killer, Vickram Digwa.

Digwa, who is a British-born Sikh, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years at Southampton Crown Court on Monday.

The case has sparked a furious political row, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage being condemned by the PM and Kemi Badenoch for claiming it is proof of “two-tier policing” in the UK.

In a post on X, vance said: “Henry Nowak died the same way a civilisation dies: abandoned, handcuffed by authorities who neither trusted nor cared for him, and accused of hate crimes he did not commit.

“His murder is as tragic as it is enraging. He should still be alive today, and he would be if the last few generations of European elites had stood their ground against the politics of self-hatred and the mass invasion of migrants, many of whom despise the West and the people who love it.

“Henry was far from the first to so needlessly lose his life, and I fear he won’t be the last. Each time a life like his is lost, the proper response—the only response—is righteous anger.

“One of the most important things the Trump administration has proven to the world is that stopping the flow of mass migration and defending national sovereignty is a matter of political will and leadership. Anything else is an excuse.

“It is because we love the West that we want to preserve it. We love our civilisation. We love our country. We love our children. And nobody—nobody—should ever die the way that Henry Nowak died. May God comfort those who loved him, and may God rest his soul.”

Responding to Vance’s intervention, a Downing Street spokesperson said: “In recent days we have seen people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division on our streets.

″“The Nowak family are grieving after Henry’s horrific murder. They have said they do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension. We should be respecting their wishes.

“Our politics should bring people together even in the most terrible of circumstances. That is who we are as a country.”

Vance’s comments came after the US State Department also waded into the row.

In a post on X, they said: “Ideological conditioning and two-tiered policing are glaring symptoms of civilisational decline. They must be rejected across the West.”

Liberal Democrat foreign affairs spokesperson Calum Miller said the prime minister should summon the US ambassador to Downing Street to explain the State Department’s comments.

He said: “The Trump administration should not be using the tragic murder of Henry Nowak as a political football.

“This is flagrant foreign interference that seeks to fan the flames of division.”

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Downing Street has accused JD Vance of “interference in our democracy” as an extraordinary war of words erupted over the murder of Henry Nowak.

No.10 hit back at the US vice-president after he said the teenager’s death was caused by “the mass invasion of migrants”.

Eighteen-year-old Henry was handcuffed and arrested by police as he lay dying after being wrongly accused of racism by his killer, Vickram Digwa.

Digwa, who is Sikh, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years at Southampton Crown Court on Monday.

The case has sparked a furious political row, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage being condemned by Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch for claiming it is proof of “two-tier policing” in the UK.

In a post on X, Vance said: “Henry Nowak died the same way a civilisation dies: abandoned, handcuffed by authorities who neither trusted nor cared for him, and accused of hate crimes he did not commit.

“His murder is as tragic as it is enraging. He should still be alive today, and he would be if the last few generations of European elites had stood their ground against the politics of self-hatred and the mass invasion of migrants, many of whom despise the West and the people who love it.

“Henry was far from the first to so needlessly lose his life, and I fear he won’t be the last. Each time a life like his is lost, the proper response—the only response—is righteous anger.”

His comments echoed those of Farage, who called for “pure, cold anger” in response to Henry’s death.

Hours later, police were pelted with missiles by protesters after violence erupted outside Southampton Police Station.

Starmer has also accused X owner Elon Musk of trying to “trying to whip up division” over his comments on the Henry Nowak case.

Responding to Vance, a No.10 spokesperson said: “In recent days we have seen people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division on our streets.

“The Nowak family are grieving after Henry’s horrific murder. They have said they do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension. We should be respecting their wishes.

“Our politics should bring people together even in the most terrible of circumstances. That is who we are as a country.”

The row is the latest example of the ill-feeling that exists between the Trump administration and the UK government.

Deep splits have erupted in recent months over the Iran war, after Starmer initially refused American jets permission to launch attacks from RAF air bases.

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Parents are revealing their tips and tricks for keeping tweens and teens off their phones – or at the very least, not so glued to them – over the summer holidays.

It comes after one parent said their 15-year-old would, if “left to his own devices”, be on his phone “all day, every day”.

“We want to create some boundaries around phone / screen use for the summer but I’m not even sure what’s realistic, let alone ‘fair’,” they shared on Reddit’s r/parentingteenagers forum.

“He’s a good kid, gets great grades, and will have a part time job this summer. Are any of you planning to limit phone availability?”

Here’s what other parents suggested…

“Starting at age 13 or so, my strategy was to keep them busy rather than impose boundaries and limits,” said Raised_by, although they caveated 15 might be “too old for that”.

“You say he has a part time job, does he do anything else? Chores, camp, meeting up with friends? If yes, I’d let him be, even if he’s going overboard. It’s summer break after all,” they added.

Another user, Accurate-Neck6933, chimed in: “Jobs, camp, swimming lessons, sports, as much as you can.”

Another parent said they’ve set screen time limits so their kid’s phone is unavailable from evening wind down until 10am the next day. “Set time limits for individual app usage,” MoonlightMystique suggested.

They also keep their teen busy with chores and opportunities for activity: “Lawn needs to be mowed once a week, is part of the dishwashing rotation, and helping out with tasks as requested without attitude. Make exercise (biking) a morning priority before phone is available.”

Another parent who works in the tech industry said they constantly try to educate their 15-year-old on the reasons why they limit social media use to two hours a day.

“What dopamine is, how we seek it, the quick hit of social media, the memory and cognition effects it has to scroll or watch 10-20 second clips, on and on,” said littlepaw_littlepaw.

They added that their son can still FaceTime his friends and girlfriend as much as he wants, or text as often as he wants, but they have a two-hour daily limit for using social media.

One study suggested using social media sites for more than three hours per day is linked to increased likelihood of children experiencing depression and anxiety symptoms.

“We take the phone at midnight in summer, 10pm on school nights. He will be working this summer as well, so he will not have as much screen time,” they continued, “but the 2 hr limits for social will remain.”

One parent noted they’re going to give their teen son the chance to regulate his own phone time, “otherwise I might have to put on some limits”.

Another parent suggested they do the same. “Basically I told him there weren’t any limits as long as it didn’t affect his school work, his attitude, or his responsibilities at home (chores and such),” said Destroyer-Marauder.

“So far, he’s been really responsible. We have a really strong bond and mutual respect and he does try his best to please me. Also, he doesn’t spend heavy amounts of time on his phone, games, PC, and stuff. He plays hockey with me, rides dirt bikes, and does a lot of other physical activities.”

A new month means a whole new catalogue of original TV shows and films to watch on Netflix.

Sure, the days are getting warmer, but that isn’t going to stop us from sitting in front of our televisions and exploring all of the new titles the streaming service has for us in the coming weeks.

This June, Netflix has once again got something for everyone, including a new Jennifer Lopez rom-com, a Harlan Coben thriller and a chilling drama that true crime are going to love.

Here are 11 films and TV shows to get your teeth into this June…

Tell me more: The streamer starts the month with an intriguing and tragic tale for true crime fans. The Witness is a three-part dramatisation of the harrowing, real-life events of Rachel Nickell’s murder on Wimbledon Common in 1992, which was witnessed by her two-year-old son.

Rather than exploring the crime itself, the new drama focusses on the impact the tragedy and subsequent trial had on Rachel’s child and partner.

The cast features Claire Rushbrook, Kerry Godliman and James Bradshaw, and has the blessing of Rachel’s now 36-year-old son, Alex.

“We can never express how indebted we are to everyone that’s been a part of this, for the kindness and generosity they’ve extended to us, for the chance they took with us in bringing our story to the screen, and for the care they have taken,” he told Netflix.

Netflix says: “With their two-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell’s partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.”

Tell me more: Mexico 86 is one of the many World Cup-themed additions coming to Netflix this month, to get you in the mood for the upcoming tournament.

In the new sports comedy, Andor’s Diego Luna takes the lead as Martín de la Torre, a Mexican bureaucrat who helped his country host the World Cup for a second time, using political manoeuvring and unorthodox tactics, when Colombia could no longer host the event in 1986.

Netflix says: “When a last-minute chance to host the ’86 World Cup appears, a cunning Mexican bureaucrat, armed with nothing but guts and audacity, cons his way through FIFA to beat the United States, but in a country of power games, every victory has a price.”

Tell me more: Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein wrote and stars in this new rom-com, alongside the queen of the genre, Jennifer Lopez.

In Office Romance, J-Lo plays a CEO who falls for a bumbling lawyer, played by Brett. The workaholic pair must try to work out if their tryst has any long-term potential, while also hiding the affair from their colleagues.

Amy Sedaris, Jodie Whittaker and Betty Gilpin play supporting roles in this classic rom-com setup, directed by OI Parker, who previously helmed the second Mamma Mia! Movie.

Speaking to People, the filmmaker teased that his new R-rated comedy “pushes the envelope slightly for what people might expect from a Jennifer Lopez movie”, while the star claimed that the film’s script “felt instantly special”.

“[It’s] a new kind of romantic comedy that really speaks to the times,” she enthused, describing Office Romance as more of “a com-rom”. “It’s a classic romance, with modern edgier humour.”

Netflix says: “Jackie Cruz, President and CEO of Air Cruz, runs a tight ship in her business, including a rigid anti-fraternisation policy for all her employees. When a new sexy employee named Daniel Blanchflower begins working for her, that policy becomes very tested.”

Tell Me More: Coinciding with the World Cup, football pundits and national treasures Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards will deliver daily updates on the tournament.

Filmed in a studio in the heart of New York, the show will feature special guests, interviews with experts, footballers and fans and insights into the world’s biggest sporting event.

Based on the popular podcast, The Rest Is Football is Gary’s first return to TV punditry since his 2025 exit from the BBC.

The ex-Match Of The Day host said he’s glad to be “liberated” from the BBC and told iPaper he’s happy to “be there, in New York, rather than sitting in a green box”.

What Netflix Says: “Football royalty Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards deliver a daily fix of banter, analysis and hot takes from NYC during the 2026 World Cup.”

Tell me more: Netflix’s feel-good drama returns for a fifth season, and this time the three lifelong friends Helen, Maddie and Dana Sue have their sights set on taking Manhattan.

In the new episodes, Maddie turns her New York dreams into reality, even if it means spending more time away from her family in the Southern town of Serenity.

Helen also plans her dream wedding to Erik, and Dana Sue pursues her goal of opening a teaching kitchen.

“We are thrilled to let the Magnolias take Manhattan,” showrunner and executive producer Sheryl J. Anderson told Tudum. “Not only is this adventure huge fun, it’s also an opportunity to explore the facets of their relationships in a new context.

“While it’s crucial to have true friends in day-to-day life, it’s priceless to have them supporting you when you leap out of your comfort zone.”

Netflix says: “Season five shifts part of its focus away from Serenity as the lifelong friends spend time in New York City. While the titular trio – Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen – will still anchor the show, the new setting brings fresh challenges to their dynamic.”

Tell Me More: Stop-motion fable I Am Frankelda promises to be a visually stunning journey through 19th-century Mexico and the deepest, darkest corners of a writer’s subconscious.

The dark fantasy musical follows an aspiring writer who, struggling with societal sexism and family pressures, discovers that the fictional monsters she’s created are actually real.

When the animated film debuted at film festivals last year, it received rave reviews, earning comparisons to family classics Coraline and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The film even has Guillermo Del Toro’s seal of approval, with the Frankenstein director mentoring the young Mexican filmmakers Arturo and Roy Ambriz.

“[Del Toro] saved us, because we had a lot of doubts and a lot of debts. He has been helping us to become better filmmakers,” Roy told Page Six.

What Netflix Says: “In 19th-century Mexico, Frankelda is a gifted writer whose dark tales are ignored and dismissed. Forced to suppress her voice, she refuses to give up, even as many try to silence her.

“But when she is thrust into her subconscious, the very monsters she created come to life.”

Tell me more: The man behind Netflix hits Missing You, Fool You and Run Away, Harlan Coben is back with another twisty, binge-watch.

I Will Find You is the crime author’s first US-set crime drama adaptation and sees Avatar’s Sam Worthington play a father who is imprisoned for the murder of his son.

One day, he receives evidence that his son may still be alive, so he breaks out of prison and sets out on a mission to find the truth.

Co-starring Severance’s Britt Lower and This Is Us’ Milo Ventimiglia, I Will Find You sees the prolific writer pen the book in conjunction with the TV series.

“I came to [showrunner] Robby Hull with this idea, and we brought it to Netflix as a possible TV show while I was writing the novel, which I’ve never done before,” Harlan told Netflix.

“We shared a vision in how we wanted to tell I Will Find You so it will grip you, and not just grip you and move you, but really get emotional at the end.”

Released just in time for Father’s Day, I Will Find You promises tense chase scenes, shocking twists, and an exploration of how far a dad will go for his son.

Netflix says: “An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive — and he must break out of prison to uncover the truth.”

Tell me more: Netflix doesn’t just have one original rom-com coming up this month, it has two! Voicemails For Isabelle stars Zoey Deutch as a woman who copes with her sister’s death by leaving voicemails chronicling her chaotic life in San Francisco.

Based on the book by Leah McKendrick, one day Zoey’s Jill finds herself connected to Nick Robinson’s Wes after he is reassigned her sister’s number.

Co-starring the likes of Nick Offerman, Lukas Gage and Harry Shum Jr, this rom-com has been compared to cosy classics like You’ve Got Mail and Sleepless In Seattle.

“Voicemails cannot be edited or rewritten,” writer-director Leah McKendrick told Netflix. “They’re usually messy, awkward, inarticulate – sometimes confessional. Like a stream of consciousness, they always go a little off the rails.”

Netflix says: “Voicemails For Isabelle centres on Jill, an aspiring pastry chef, who copes with the death of her little sister Isabelle by continuing to leave her voicemails.

“But when Isabelle’s phone number gets reassigned to an enigmatic real estate agent, Wes, things get a little complicated.”

Tell me more: After premiering at last year’s Venice Film Festival, Julian Schnabel’s star-studded drama In The Hand Of Dante is finally being released on Netflix.

Based on Nick Tosches’ 2002 novel of the same name, the movie tells the story of an author in modern-day New York who is recruited by a mafia don to steal Dante’s The Divine Comedy.

This 21st-century tale runs parallel to the story of Dante’s creation of the 14th-century masterpiece.

Beef’s Oscar Isaac will play both Dante and the thief, alongside an all-star cast including Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler and John Malkovich.

While the film earned mixed reviews, it was praised for its ambition, stunning cinematography and unique blend of crime thriller and historical epic.

Netflix says: “In The Hand Of Dante follows the parallel lives of a New York author in the 21st century who embarks on a violent journey after he is recruited by a mafia don to steal Italian poet Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy written in the poet’s own hand, and Dante in the 14th century seeking inspiration to write his most important work – each man unknowingly connected through time and their obsessive quest for love, beauty, and the divine.”

Tell me more: Avatar: The Last Airbender returns for a second season because the war against the Fire Nation is not over yet.

In the epic second chapter, Aang learns earthbending and travels deep into the Earth Kingdom, ultimately venturing to the mysterious city of Ba Sing Se.

The upcoming series will see Princess Azula and Suki’s roles expanded, as well as finally introducing fan-favourite earthbending prodigy, Toph Beifong.

“We’re looking forward to working with all of our actors again and digging into the deeper, more complicated relationships that develop as their journey continues in season two,” executive producers Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani told Tudum. “We are going to show the real-world versions of iconic scenes from the original, and explore some of the stories that the animation didn’t.

“Mainly, we’re looking forward to seeing our gang all together again.”

Netflix says: “In season two, after a bittersweet victory saving the Northern Water Tribe from the invading Fire Nation, Aang, Katara and Sokka regroup and set off on a mission to convince the elusive Earth King to aid in their battle against fearsome Fire Lord Ozai.”

Tell me more: John Cena, Eric André, and Michelle Monaghan put family love to the test in this new comedy original.

John plays a famous real estate agent whose perfectly curated life is upended when his eccentric brother, played by Eric, reappears.

Eric described the film to Entertainment Weekly as “kind of like What About Bob? meets Parasite.”

“My heart’s in the right place,” Eric said of his little brother character, Marcus. “But over and over again, my whole life, I’ve been abandoned and orphaned by families and foster families.”

The last time the duo shared the screen, the former WWE star threw the comedian through a bookcase on a 2020 episode of The Eric André Show, hospitalising the funnyman.

Netflix says: “A famous real estate agent’s life is disrupted when his eccentric little brother unexpectedly reappears.”