NHS shake-up in Scotland: First Minister John Swinney unveiled plans to cut health boards from 14 to two, alongside a misogyny bill targeting violence against women and girls, and an extension of the £2 bus fare cap to Glasgow and west Scotland from Monday. Israel/West Bank sanctions row: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband promised a “comprehensive reset” of UK policy, including steps to stop UK firms helping build West Bank settlements, as Israel warned of retaliation. Ukraine security and Russia blame: EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said Russian hybrid attacks are meant to “scare” Europe, while Germany formally blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport and Burnham backed Berlin. Mental health debate: A new analysis says women in Britain are nearly twice as likely as men to report depression diagnoses, as a doctor argues the country is “over-diagnosing” mental health conditions. Prime Minister Burnham’s agenda: Burnham made his Commons debut, pitching “the biggest redistribution of power” and blaming Brexit for a decade of low growth. Weather and schools: Met Office named early storms for 2026/27, and term dates for England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland were published. Disaster response: Nepal flood rescues continued, with one British man among 119 people saved. Business/markets: Europe stocks slipped and UK borrowing costs hit a 28-year high amid rising bond yields and Iran-related tensions.