Royal & Press Fallout: Prince Harry and Meghan’s planned UK return is driving fresh royal-family tension at Balmoral, while Meghan’s acting comeback chatter grows with reports she’s in talks for a Netflix role in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen—all amid renewed scrutiny of security costs and public popularity. Tabloid Legal Bill: A UK court has ordered Harry, Elton John and others to pay Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers an initial £9.5m (about $13m) after losing a long-running privacy case, with the total costs dispute still to be decided. Gaza Aid Accountability: The UK, Australia and Canada called Israel’s decision not to open a criminal investigation into the April 2024 World Central Kitchen convoy killings “shameful,” demanding justice for victims. Local Justice & Community Safety: A Sunderland Reform councillor, Glenn Gibbins, denied making grossly offensive Facebook comments about Nigerians as his case heads to trial. Public Services Under Strain: Liverpool students face upheaval after City of Liverpool College cancelled A-level courses with little notice, and Cardiff’s Victoria Park splashpad is closed “until further notice” after a fault. Weather Watch: The Met Office warns an “unprecedented” El Niño could bring stormier, wetter conditions and flooding risk across the UK.