UK Politics: Nicola Sturgeon has rejected blame over her estranged husband Peter Murrell’s SNP embezzlement plea, saying she won’t apologize for crimes she says she didn’t know about. Travel & Borders: British passport holders are being urged to do five checks before flying abroad, including validity rules and the “10-year” issue-date limit that can trip up travellers. International Diplomacy: Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper heads to China for talks with Wang Yi and Vice-President Han Zheng, with the visit framed as a sign of easing UK-China ties. World Cup Football (Scotland): Scotland have called up 19-year-old Tyler Fletcher to replace injured Billy Gilmour in the World Cup squad after a knee injury ruled Gilmour out. Public Safety & Crime: A British man, 37, has died after an alleged brawl in Tenerife’s Las Veronicas; a 23-year-old Brit is being held in a homicide probe. Cost of Living/Transport: Ryanair has cut flights at 19 European airports, including Manchester and London Stansted, as it streamlines summer capacity. Health & Welfare: DWP state pensioners born before 1951 are set for £739.60 payments in June, with additional pension top-ups also rising for some retirees. Defence & Tech: The US, UK and Australia are deepening AUKUS with plans to develop advanced underwater drone systems to protect subsea cables. Culture & TV: Channel 4’s Tip Toe thriller debuts tonight at 9pm, starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey.