Britain will rejoin the Erasmus programme, restoring EU student exchanges. Ministers plan to widen access, including apprentices and those from lower‑income backgrounds. Grants and fee waivers are expected, with placements across Europe resuming from 2027, aiding a practical reset with Brussels.

Sydney residents held a dawn vigil at Bondi after an incident that killed 15 people. Flowers and tributes lined the beach as the community supported survivors and bereaved families. Authorities are investigating and have urged calm, patience and solidarity.

A deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi beach killed at least 16 and injured many. The PM condemned it as antisemitic. Police are investigating; a suspect was disarmed and detained. Vigils are planned as security is reviewed nationwide.

The PM criticised planned strikes by junior doctors amid a severe flu surge, calling the timing “beyond belief” and warning of risks to patients as the NHS faces intense winter pressure. The BMA defends the action, citing chronic staff shortages and pay erosion.