Ukraine Support: UK PM Andy Burnham met President Volodymyr Zelensky at Portsmouth and pledged “100%” backing, including sharing a new drone jamming capability called “Stone Cloak” to help protect Ukrainian drones. US-NATO Review: The US has started reviewing its military presence in Europe, aiming to push NATO allies toward taking primary responsibility for conventional defence. Science Funding Shock: Jodrell Bank’s Lovell telescope faces a funding cut, with UKRI ending public support after March 2028, sparking alarm over a “physics brain drain.” Energy Grid Scrutiny: A report claims National Energy System Operator (Neso) has failed to file key risk reports to Ofgem and still uses fax machines, raising concerns after a major 2019 outage. Sports Rules: The FA has approved a trial to crack down on goalkeepers feigning injury, requiring an outfield player to leave the pitch for at least one minute after stoppages. Politics & Policing: Reform UK says police are investigating a controversial “guillotine” image posted by Zack Polanski’s account, after Nigel Farage criticised the post. Royal Summer: The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a “summer rewind” Instagram carousel highlighting family moments and public engagements. Weather: The Met Office warns the UK could hit mid-30s Celsius in its fourth heatwave of 2026, with up to 20 counties at 30°C+ by midweek.