Defence Crisis: Keir Starmer vowed to stay in office after Defence Secretary John Healey’s sudden resignation, with Al Carns also quitting, deepening a leadership fight over military spending and leaving the PM facing fresh pressure ahead of a key by-election. Palestine Action Sentencing: Four pro-Palestinian activists linked to Palestine Action were jailed for more than 20 years over a 2024 raid on Elbit’s UK factory, with the judge citing a “terrorism connection” and sparking condemnation. Economy Watch: UK GDP shrank 0.1% in April as the Middle East conflict pushed up energy prices and threatened inflation and growth. Russia Fuel Sanctions: The UK set a Jan 1, 2027 deadline for a full import ban on diesel and jet fuel derived from Russian crude, with a temporary licence ending by then. Online Safety: Reports say the government is moving to ban under-16s from “high risk” social media apps and restrict teen use of certain AI chat features. Climate Debate (Wales): A fresh row over whether Wales faces greater climate-change risk than the rest of the UK is reigniting arguments about evidence and policy priorities. King’s Birthday Honours: Major honours included knighthood for rugby league fundraiser Kevin Sinfield and recognition for England Lionesses, alongside local community winners across Wales and the North West.