Media & Race Fallout: Cambridge chancellor Chris Smith says claims over late academic Jason Arday should be “rigorously investigated” but warned against a “racist feeding frenzy” as a London vigil is planned and an IPSO review ramps up. Public Response: Windrush campaigner Sir Patrick Vernon has helped spark £150,000+ raised for Arday’s family, with supporters arguing the media pile-on went too far. UK Politics & Security: Reports say PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone impersonating US White House chief of staff Susie Wiles; Downing Street says it was of “no significance” and authorities were alerted. International Tensions: Russia warns the UK of “consequences” after UK-made drones were used by Ukraine in strikes deep inside Russia. Local Policing: PSNI arrested and charged a 30-year-old man over an attack on an i24NEWS Israeli crew in Belfast, including a glass thrown at a cameraman. Arts & Funding: Keep It Fringe will back England-based artists with £80,000 for the 2027 festival, drawing criticism over uneven support for Scotland-based creatives. Retail Jobs: Morrisons cut nearly 5,000 roles as debt rose, citing restructuring and scaling back parts of its operation. Media Industry Skills: NCTJ research finds employers increasingly want graduates with advanced AI skills, as newsrooms adopt AI more widely. Entertainment Streaming: Channel 4 adds crime drama “Everybody Lies” to Walter Presents in the UK.