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The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could permit the kingdom to enrich uranium on its own soil. The deal reportedly bypasses the "gold standard" restrictions the US required of the UAE in 2009, which barred enrichment and reprocessing. Lawmakers from both parties are raising alarms about the agreement's implications for nuclear proliferation and stability in the Middle East.

Several people were arrested in Gloucestershire on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act near the Royal Air Force base at Fairford. The U.S. Embassy in London says it is aware of the arrests and is urging American citizens in the UK to exercise caution, stay mindful of personal security and follow official guidance as investigations continue.

YLE News reports that the United Kingdom has offered Finland a nuclear umbrella, a security guarantee extending British nuclear protection to the Nordic country. Finland, which joined NATO in 2023, has sought stronger allied assurances amid concerns over Russian aggression on its border. The reported offer would deepen UK-Finnish defence cooperation.

Israeli politician Avigdor Liberman has called for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority, arguing ahead of the November election that it risks falling to Hamas. The appeal places the future of the Palestinian governing body at the centre of Israeli campaign debate, with concerns that Hamas could take control should the Authority collapse.

British authorities have arrested five people on suspicion of planning a terrorist act against a military base in the United Kingdom that is used by the US Air Force. The arrests point to an alleged plot targeting American military personnel or infrastructure on British soil. Details about the suspects or the specific base have not been released.

The United Kingdom has released on bail five people detained over an alleged attack near RAF Fairford, the airbase used by the United States for strikes on Iran. Donald Trump criticised the decision, saying he was surprised they were let go and claiming "we know everything about them." The release has raised questions about security and cooperation between the two countries.

Saudi Arabia's defense minister has extended an invitation to the United Arab Emirates' vice president to visit the Kingdom on Tuesday. The invite signals continued high-level engagement between the two Gulf neighbours at a time of regional diplomacy. Further details about the purpose of the visit or the agenda have not been disclosed.

Uganda's Tooro Kingdom, a traditional monarchy in the country's west, is preparing ceremonies to crown its new monarch. The kingdom is one of several traditional royal institutions in Uganda that retain cultural significance despite holding no formal political power. Crowning ceremonies typically draw large crowds of subjects and dignitaries, and attention is focused on the succession and the rituals surrounding it.

At Detroit Pistons media day, team president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon acknowledged he has not spoken with center Jalen Duren, whose contract situation remains unresolved. The admission drew attention as Duren heads into the new NBA season with his long-term future in Detroit unclear, raising questions about the relationship between the young big man and the franchise.

Opinion polling on whether the United Kingdom should rejoin the European Union is drawing renewed attention, with discussion focused on whether Brussels would even welcome Britain back. The Financial Times has asked whether the EU wants Britain at all, reflecting debate about shifting British public opinion years after Brexit and what political appetite exists on either side for renewed membership talks.

A widely shared ranking claims to list the countries with the richest history, placing Egypt first, followed by Greece and Italy. France, the United Kingdom, China, Spain and Turkey round out the top eight, with India, Japan, Russia, Germany, Mexico, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Austria and Morocco completing the list of seventeen. Reactions have focused on the subjective nature of the ranking and the placement of countries like China and India outside the top spots.

Downing Street has edited its clarification of Andy Burnham's comments about Manchester City. The original wording said that if wrongdoing is established, those responsible should face the appropriate consequences; the revised version reads wherever wrongdoing is established, those responsible should face the appropriate consequences. The change suggests No 10 is carefully calibrating its position on the Manchester City affair while distancing itself from the Greater Manchester mayor's remarks.

An ancient Egyptian fortress is offering new insight into military life during the New Kingdom period. Findings from the site shed light on how soldiers lived and how Egypt organized its defenses at the height of its imperial power. The discovery is drawing attention from archaeology enthusiasts and historians interested in Egypt's military history.

Ping.gg, the developer tooling company run by content creator Theo Browne, has published a new repository called t3code, written in TypeScript. The project is drawing attention on GitHub, quickly reaching the platform's trending list with steady engagement. Details on what t3code does have not yet been widely reported, but its publisher's following in the web development community is driving interest.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said Brexit was a huge loss both for the British people and for the European project, adding that if the United Kingdom decided to rejoin, Spain would welcome it with open arms and embrace its friends in Britain again. The remarks have drawn attention as debate continues over the economic and political costs of Britain's departure from the EU.

The 2026 Environmental Performance Index ranking of countries with the safest drinking water places Finland and the Netherlands joint first with perfect scores of 100, followed by the United Kingdom at 99.1 and Switzerland at 98.23. Italy, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Sweden and Luxembourg round out the top ten, with Malta also among the leaders. The list has drawn wide attention, particularly among European audiences, as most of the highest-ranked countries are in Europe.

The National Videogame Museum in the United Kingdom has launched a nationwide survey dedicated to the conservation of video games. The initiative aims to gather information that could help preserve gaming history for future generations. It highlights growing concerns in the industry and among cultural institutions that games, as digital and fragile media, risk being lost without coordinated preservation efforts.

A co-founder of Warhorse Studios, the Czech developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has said he hopes Grand Theft Auto VI will raise the price of video games. With GTA6 expected to launch at a premium price, industry figures are watching whether Rockstar's move will trigger a wider shift toward $80-100 games, sparking debate among players and developers.

A full-length wildlife documentary looking at life-or-death fights in the animal kingdom is attracting large viewership. The episode showcases survival confrontations among wild animals, from predators hunting prey to clashes over territory, and has drawn strong engagement from nature documentary fans.

An analysis reported by the Guardian finds that three-quarters of the UK's popular plug-in hybrid cars are unable to use rapid chargers, limiting drivers to slower charging options. The finding raises questions about how practical these vehicles are for people relying on the public charging network, and adds to the debate over the UK's transition to electric motoring.

Photographer Hawkins-Weeks has released a new image from 'Kingdom of the East Angles', an ongoing Holga film project documenting the Suffolk coast. The latest black-and-white picture, 'Shingle Foam', was made at Dunwich, the village largely lost to coastal erosion. It joins a portfolio of analogue landscape work shot on the east Anglian shore.

Prop maker Regal Robot has revealed a new collectible prop based on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the 2008 fourth entry in the franchise. The company, known for its screen-accurate replicas from major film and TV properties, is adding the piece to its line of Indiana Jones collectibles. Fans of movie memorabilia are reacting to the unusual choice of film, as Kingdom of the Crystal Skull remains one of the more divisive entries in the series.