World News A Belgian physicist has won the Nobel Prize in physics for his work on detecting 'ghost particles' from space, while sailors are missing after fresh attacks on Black Sea vessels, Bulgaria says. The attacks come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine. In India, opposition MPs have been detained in a protest against the election chief, who they allege manipulated voter rolls to favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party during elections.

Science and Environment A carbon tracking tower has been put on Scotland's largest saltmarsh to track how much carbon is being taken out of the atmosphere by the saltmarsh on the Solway Firth. Meanwhile, documents have revealed that a UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times, with pollution spilled into local rivers and protected sites. A pollution incident investigation has also found creosote on Blyth Beach, with restrictions remaining in place.

Sports Uefa is investigating a row between the Republic of Ireland and Israel after a spitting accusation during a Nations League game. England forward Marlie Packer will miss the North America tour due to injury, while world number one Jannik Sinner will not play again in 2026 due to a knee injury.

Business and Technology ASOS app users have received notifications from hackers in an apparent breach, with dozens of people affected. OpenAI has admitted its response to Australian government hacks was 'not good enough' and has added more precautions to its training environments. The company will also start watermarking ChatGPT's text in the EU to comply with the AI Act. Lucid Motors' EV output has fallen to its lowest level in almost two years, while Ofcom is investigating Meta over Instagram's Instants feature.

Politics and Entertainment The Tories have pledged a £10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defence system to protect the UK from Russian drone incursions. MPs have called for an investigation after a whistleblower died, while Roman Polanski has faced criticism over a 'Zionism is racism' motion. Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86, as has dancer Niamh O'Brien, wife of Michael Flatley, and composer George Fenton.