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Mixed news: Iran tensions, NHS strike, Artemis II and cyber risks
Starmer Says U.S. Cannot Use British Bases for Strikes on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure
Sir Keir Starmer has said the U.S. will not be allowed to use RAF bases in Britain for strikes on Iranian bridges or power plants. Downing Street says British bases are only available for case-by-case defensive operations, while Donald Trump has said he wants to hit Iran’s civilian infrastructure if his demands are not met.
Artemis II passes Apollo 13’s distance record on trip around the moon
Artemis II astronauts are continuing their trip around the moon after surpassing the distance once set by Apollo 13. The mission is already giving them unprecedented views of the moon’s far side.
Papers Focus on Six-Day Resident Doctors’ Strike
Several newspapers lead with the six-day resident doctors’ strike set to begin on Tuesday. The coverage centers on the disruption expected as the walkout gets underway.
Washington Teacher Remains Employed After Video Allegedly Shows Him Licking Student’s Foot
A high school coach and math teacher in Auburn, Washington is still employed after a video allegedly showed him licking, or simulating licking, a student athlete’s foot at a team dinner during the 2025 soccer season. The district says he was removed as boys soccer head coach, placed on leave, and referred to the state’s professional practices office, but remains under contract as a certificated employee. Seattle Red also reported additional complaints about his behavior in the classroom.
BBC enters a seized scam compound linked to fake police stations from Australia, China and Brazil
Thai military forces took control of the Royal Hill casino in December, and almost nothing had been known about it until now. The site is tied to fake police stations styled after Australia, China, and Brazil, and BBC reporters were taken inside after the seizure.
Watchdog urges parents to teach online privacy like road safety
Three in four parents fear their child cannot make safe choices about personal data online, according to the data watchdog. The message is simple: privacy needs to be taught early, not after the damage is done.
Trump’s Hormuz deadline approaches, with no sign Iran will comply
The final hours are ticking down to Tuesday’s deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, putting the U.S. president in a politically delicate position. So far, there is little indication that Iran is on board.
AI Agents Find Vulnerabilities in Popular Linux and Unix Print Server
Security researcher and bug-hunting AI agents found two flaws in CUPS, the print server used on Linux and Unix systems. The bugs can be chained by an unauthenticated attacker to remotely execute code and overwrite files as root on the network.
Doctors' Six-Day Strike Begins, Prompting NHS Disruption Warnings
The NHS in England is advising patients to use emergency services only when necessary and to attend any confirmed appointments as a six-day doctors' strike begins. Disruption is expected across services during the walkout.
UK e-bike and e-scooter fires hit record highs
Fire brigade figures show at least 432 e-bike fires and 147 e-scooter fires were recorded in the UK in 2025, both at record levels. The numbers are up sharply from the previous year, renewing concern about lithium batteries and unregulated online marketplaces.
Artemis II astronauts break Apollo 13 distance record on Moon mission
Four astronauts aboard Artemis II have become the farthest-traveled humans in history, breaking Apollo 13’s record on the fifth day of the mission. The crew reached the milestone while flying past the moon without stopping and later planned to swing back toward Earth.
NASA briefly loses contact with Artemis II capsule behind the Moon
NASA lost contact with the Orion capsule on Artemis II as it passed behind the far side of the Moon, then regained the signal about 40 minutes later, as expected. The spacecraft had just set a record for the farthest distance a human has flown from Earth and used the blackout period to carry out an engine burn to line up its return to Earth.
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