UK-EU Security Deal Buzz: Andy Burnham has been handed a proposal to extend the UK’s nuclear deterrent across Europe in return for rejoining the EU single market for goods, without freedom of movement or eurozone membership. Child Benefit Deadline: HMRC is warning families with 16-19-year-olds to confirm education/training plans by 31 August or risk Child Benefit stopping automatically. Police & Public Safety: Footage from central Manchester shows officers tackling a man carrying a factory-sealed baseball bat, reigniting debate over UK weapons-law rules. Organised Crime Extradition: An alleged Irish crime boss, Daniel Kinahan, has been extradited from Dubai to Ireland to face organised crime charges with links said to Britain and beyond. Northern Ireland Tensions: Security insiders warn the New IRA is planning violence to force migrants out of Ireland, amid fears of wider unrest. Media/Tech & Regulation: UK campaigners and regulators continue to push back on how big platforms handle online safety, while broadcasters face pressure over ad plans. Sport & Culture: George Russell announces his engagement to Carmen Montero Mundt; Como sign Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea; and a major incident is declared in Nottinghamshire as crews tackle two woodland fires.