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The US Defense Logistics Agency and the UK Ministry of Defence have signed a statement of intent to expand their strategic logistics partnership. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation on supply chain support and logistics coordination between the two defence organisations, reflecting closer allied collaboration on military readiness and sustainment.

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has downgraded its assessment of retail sales for the first time since its September 2025 report. The ministry noted that the seasonally adjusted three-month moving average of retail sales posted a third consecutive decline in August, a sign that consumer spending momentum is weakening and raising questions about the strength of domestic demand in the Japanese economy.

A former music pastor has been convicted of murdering his wife, according to a New York Times report. The verdict closes a case that has drawn attention because of the defendant's former role in church ministry. Further details about the trial, the evidence presented, and the sentencing have not been provided in the available coverage.

Paramount+ has acquired three British series from A24: 'It Gets Worse', 'Major Players' and 'The Ministry Of Time'. The deal brings the shows to the streaming platform's audience. Deadline reported the acquisition. Further details on release dates or the scope of the deal were not immediately provided.