Rugby Nations Championship: England face a brutal start to the new tournament after George Furbank was ruled out of the South Africa clash at Ellis Park with appendicitis, leaving Marcus Smith or Henry Slade as likely replacements and raising fresh questions about England’s depth. World Cup 2026 (England-Mexico): England’s last-16 trip to Mexico City has been marred by a hostile welcome outside their hotel, with security stepped up after earlier disturbances, while the match is still set for 1am UK time amid ongoing weather worries. Royal visit security: Prince Harry is expected to travel to London without Meghan and the children, with plans shaped by an ongoing security review and uncertainty over whether they join later parts of the trip. UK hospitality pressure: Calls are growing for a cut to hospitality VAT after figures show 23% of businesses are operating at a loss, with one in six at risk of closure. AI project scrutiny: The Guardian reports OpenAI may not have visited a key Stargate UK site, casting doubt on the scale of promised investment. Crime appeal (West Yorkshire): Police are asking for help identifying Asian gold jewellery stolen in Pudsey in April. Education gap: New research highlights that a third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave primary school unable to read well enough, widening disengagement risks.