Security & Defence: Prime Minister Andy Burnham says there are “strong indications” Iran played a part in a suspected terror incident near RAF Fairford, where five men were arrested and later released on strict bail; police found no explosives, only petrol, and the investigation continues with close UK-US cooperation as Iran denies involvement and US officials cite a “foreign actor.” Counter-espionage: MI5 issues a rare public “Espionage Alert” naming a China-linked research institute accused of funding UK university work to boost Beijing’s spying, warning continued collaboration could bring criminal consequences. Brexit/Europe: Burnham reopens the EU debate, saying the UK should consider options including rejoining the bloc, with No 10 testing public support ahead of a planned summit. Migration: France and the UK scrap the “one in, one out” migrant exchange deal, and France confirms talks to end the 2025 Channel returns accord. NHS Data: A Palantir-linked NHS data platform faces backlash as tens of thousands file objections over how patient data is used. Northern Ireland: Talks on the Garvaghy Road/Drumcree standoff are “tantalisingly close” to a resolution, while Ulster Unionists signal support for excluding Sinn Féin ministers. Crime & Policing: Home Office operations arrest 49 people over people-smuggling routes from the Republic into the UK. Culture: England’s national museums stay free for overseas visitors “forever.”