Britain will rejoin the Erasmus programme from 2027, restoring funded study exchanges across Europe. UK students can spend a year abroad with reciprocal fee waivers for EU visitors. Ministers say it widens opportunity and skills; universities broadly back the move, with costs and implementation still to be set.

Junior doctors will stage a five-day walkout after 83% of BMA members rejected the government’s latest offer. No 10 branded the action “self‑indulgent, irresponsible and dangerous”, with the PM urging medics to push back against the union. The NHS warns of severe disruption amid a flu surge.

At Bondi Beach, a father and son carried out an attack on a Jewish celebration, killing at least 15 and injuring many. A local shopkeeper overpowered one assailant. Police detained a suspect and are searching for another. Authorities tightened security and urged vigilance.

The King reported encouraging progress in his cancer treatment, saying it will be dramatically reduced next year. Calling it a “personal blessing”, he thanked clinicians and researchers and urged people to take up screening to support early diagnosis.