The Navy tracked three suspected spy submarines near UK waters, safeguarding undersea cables. The Defence Secretary said sabotage attempts in the North Atlantic were foiled and issued a clear warning, stressing Britain and allies will defend critical infrastructure and sovereignty.

Confusion surrounds a proposed ceasefire as Israeli military action in Lebanon prompts Tehran to warn it could disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says any truce is fragile, amid claims the operations targeted a militant group in Beirut.

Orion sent a rare Earthrise view after a successful deep‑space voyage. The uncrewed craft completed key tests for the Artemis programme, proving navigation and heat‑shield systems and paving the way for a crewed lunar fly‑by and wider UK industry participation.

A former senior royal plans to avoid the US indefinitely amid fallout from past links to a disgraced financier. She reportedly fears being questioned and worries about the reaction there, telling friends she will remain in Britain rather than risk renewed scrutiny.