UK Politics & Defence: Keir Starmer is set to cut Net Zero spending to protect defence budgets ahead of a crunch Nato summit, with No 10 pushing for savings across capital plans and possible reductions to carbon capture projects. Diplomacy & War: Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper urged Israel and Iran to de-escalate after Iran’s missile attack on northern Israel, as UK, France and Germany back ceasefire talks involving Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine Support: Starmer hosted Zelensky with Macron and Merz, backing a direct dialogue with US and European participation and calling for an immediate ceasefire. Local Crime & Justice: A “Jack the lad” police officer at Greater Manchester Police was exonerated after “vindictive” sexual-harassment claims were dismissed. Birmingham Social Crisis: New figures name Birmingham areas among England’s worst for child poverty, with multiple neighbourhoods in the top 20. Birmingham Courts: A takeaway boss was fined after a customer was allegedly left with food poisoning, with court told of hygiene and labelling failures. Birmingham Nightlife: Police say 100-plus people attacked officers outside a Birmingham club using bottles and other items as weapons; the venue faces a licensing review. Care Crisis: A report for Carers Week says millions of “carents” are carrying the UK’s ageing-care burden in silence, with most reporting constant alertness and guilt about asking for help. Weather: Forecasters warn of a turbulent, soaking start to the week before warmer spells return. Sport & Culture: Actor Anthony Head, known for Buffy and Ted Lasso, has died aged 72.