UK Defence & Politics: Wes Streeting backed Donald Trump’s call for the UK to spend more on defence, arguing deterrence against Russia depends on higher budgets. Royal Reparations Row: King Charles will not apologise or offer financial reparations for Britain’s transatlantic slave trade during his Caribbean tour, with ministers reiterating the government won’t pay. Heritage & Learning: Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock won the Sandford Award for excellence in heritage education, recognising its inclusive learning work. Northern Ireland Parades: Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill hit back at Chris Bryant’s “rock and a hard place” comments as Drumcree/ Garvaghy Road tensions continue with rallies and police security. Health Research: Scientists in Manchester are testing whether breast milk could help detect breast cancer earlier, using tumour DNA in a non-invasive approach. Sports (Nations League): England travel to Croatia aiming for back-to-back wins in the Nations League, with updates and TV details driving interest. Culture & Books: A piece revisits the origins of LGBTQ+ History Month, tracing how it began and spread in the 1990s. Local Community: Houghton Feast in Sunderland drew crowds for parades, road races and family events celebrating local heritage.