Child Safety & Big Tech: The Home Office has given Apple and Google a three-month deadline to switch on device-level tools blocking children from taking, sending or viewing nude images, warning of fines and possible criminal liability for bosses if they don’t comply. Online Scams: The Bank of England warned of rising deepfake scams after fake adverts impersonated Andrew Bailey and Nigel Farage, pushing a bogus trading scheme. NHS Contract Scrutiny: Ministers are reviewing the Palantir NHS data contract ahead of a break clause decision in early 2027, amid concerns over confidentiality and reliance on a US supplier. AI Push: Government unveiled a £200m-plus drive to boost AI adoption and skills, alongside a £1.1bn AI hardware plan to back UK chip and supercomputing capacity. Northern Ireland Violence: Police arrested a man in Belfast on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing circulated on social media, with leaders urging people not to share footage. Immigration Horror in Libya: A BBC investigation says hundreds of Iraqi Kurdish migrants were kidnapped and held for ransom in Libya, with threats of forced organ removal. Foreign Policy & Defence: Zelensky urged Britain to help fund European air defence, including using proceeds from the “Chelsea” sale, while the UK reportedly began using SpaceX’s Starshield for military communications. Local Government Cyberattack: Conwy Council’s website went down after a pro-Russia group claimed a DDoS attack.