Royal & Health: Princess Catherine begins a two-day Italy trip focused on early childhood development, her first official foreign visit since her 2024 cancer diagnosis, with Reggio Emilia on the agenda. Community Pressure: New research for Trussell finds almost half of people in the UK have lost access to key community spaces like parks, libraries and post offices since 2023, hitting deprived areas hardest. Middle East Security: The UK says it will send drones, Typhoon jets and the warship HMS Dragon for a multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, backed by £115m. Ukraine Sanctions: The EU and UK impose new sanctions on Russians accused of deporting and indoctrinating Ukrainian children. Politics at Breaking Point: Keir Starmer remains in post as Labour faces mounting calls to quit, while Wes Streeting’s leadership push is still not formally launched. Business & Jobs: GM begins cutting 500–600 IT roles as it pivots toward AI-focused talent. Public Health Watch: UKHSA says testing is underway for passengers from the rat-virus cruise ship isolating at Arrowe Park Hospital.