An entrepreneur, reportedly backed by Elon Musk, has outlined plans for a lunar hotel targeted for 2032. The concept features rooms with Earth views, research tie-ins and luxury suites for tourists. Key challenges include funding, transport capacity and reliable life-support systems.

At a North Sea collision trial, jurors heard a cargo ship’s skipper stayed alone on watch and failed to act for over 30 minutes as the vessel closed on an anchored tanker, causing a sailor’s death. The prosecution says the danger was clear from radar and sight; the defence contests the account.

The Met staged coordinated dawn raids against organised drug networks, including county lines operations, arresting suspects and seizing evidence. Senior officers say the crackdown has contributed to a fall in homicides in London, with further enforcement planned.

Iran is gripped by nationwide unrest led by women challenging dress rules and broader controls. Authorities have imposed internet curbs, made mass arrests and are blamed for deaths during the crackdown. Senior figures condemn protesters, vowing a hard line against further dissent.