Media & Competition: UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy says she is “minded to intervene” in Paramount Skydance’s $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, raising media plurality fears and asking Ofcom and the CMA to look at the impact on UK audiences and services like Channel 5, TNT Sports, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and CNN, plus streaming platforms Paramount+ and HBO Max. Royal & Security Row: Fresh claims swirl around Prince Harry’s planned July UK trip with Meghan and the children, as he faces an 11th-hour security ruling and accusations he’s trying to “set a trap” for King Charles over taxpayer-funded protection. Cost of Living: Brits brace for a £221 energy rise, with warnings that bills may stay high even after a US-Iran hostilities pause; the Ofgem price cap is set to jump from July 1. Weather & Health: Europe’s killer heatwave continues, with a Paris official blaming US emissions and “AC culture” for worsening conditions. Culture & Live Music: GigPig CEO Michael Forster warns that pressure on pubs and hospitality threatens the “seed” venues that launch UK artists. Arts Spotlight: Shakespeare’s “Venus and Adonis” returns to York Theatre Royal with a puppetry-led revival. Travel Rules: UK airports push “One Too Many” warnings, threatening delays, cancellations and penalties for disruptive passengers. Sports & Travel: British Airways plans more US routes for summer, including new Orlando service.