precautionary

An image of the bracelet has been circulated to all Egyptian airports, seaports and land border crossings as a "precautionary step to prevent smuggling attempts", the ministry added.

"While we do not cast aspersions upon individuals, given the nature of Jeffrey Epstein's appalling crimes, we believe the university's leadership should, as a precautionary measure, be suspending its links with known associates of Epstein."

The IDF said precautionary measures had been taken, "including advance warnings to the population" and the use of "precise munitions".

It said precautionary measures had been taken to mitigate harm to civilians, "including advance warnings to the population" and the use of "precise munitions".

Thames Water's attempt to secure its future continues to hang in the balance as the government takes the precautionary step of lining up administrators.