A £50 million Wales Defence Growth Deal was signed to position Wales as a UK launchpad for autonomous and uncrewed systems and to expand testing access; the parties intend to establish a Defence Technical Excellence College by September 2027.
Research by the charity Sense reports many parents of disabled children are paying thousands a year for private therapies because SEND support and some Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are delayed or do not meet needs; the government says it will set out reforms in an upcoming schools white paper.
Laila Edwards assisted in Team USA's 2-1 overtime Olympic final win and celebrated with family who were able to travel to Milan after a GoFundMe that included a $10,000 contribution from Travis and Jason Kelce.
Eight MIT faculty members and 22 MIT alumni are among 126 researchers awarded 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, with each fellowship providing two years of support and $75,000 to be used flexibly for research.
Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential UK government documents to Jeffrey Epstein; he was released the same day and has not been charged.
Court reports say Ryan Michelini exchanged indecent images and discussed the sexual abuse of a baby; an undercover police engagement on Telegram led to his arrest and he has been jailed after pleading guilty.
A study published in Science reports a nasal‑spray approach that leaves lung macrophages in a heightened state of readiness and, in animal experiments, reduced viral entry by about 100‑ to 1,000‑fold and lasted around three months.
Zoe Atkin led qualifying in the freeski halfpipe with a best score of 91.50 and will compete in Saturday's final; defending champion Eileen Gu qualified fifth after a fall.
The UK Health Security Agency reported 16 new measles cases in Enfield and 10 in Haringey this week, taking London's total to 88 so far this year. Most reported cases are in children under 10.
Nine UK police forces are examining links between Jeffrey Epstein and the UK after the release of his files; Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and police say inquiries are ongoing.
