A senior royal faces a defamation claim from a health charity he co‑founded in memory of his mother. He resigned as patron last year after a dispute with the chair. The charity alleges damaging online statements and is pursuing legal action; he is expected to contest it.

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.