Child Safety & Crime: A BBC Sport investigation reports three British former athletes convicted in Morocco over a sprinting coach’s alleged sexual assault of a minor, with Leon Baptiste jailed and others including Will Sharman, Richard Sharman and Lamin Deen given suspended sentences. Public Health & Farming: A vet warns of an equine grass sickness outbreak in south-west Scotland after “multiple losses”, linking cases to unusual weather and urging horse owners to adjust grazing. Food & Science: Researchers extracted DNA from medieval parchment manuscripts, including the York Gospels, to trace traces of deadly sheep pox virus and better understand how animal diseases evolved. Cost of Living & Housing: Homeowners face a surge in subsidence claims after the hottest summer on record, with Hastings Direct reporting a near 140% jump in August. Regulation: New vaping rules begin in October, with vaping duty stamps and fines up to £10,000 for non-compliance. Culture & Heritage: The V&A announces “Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires”, a UK-first exhibition spanning 1,600 years opening in November 2026. Politics & Diplomacy: Tensions between Israel and the UK are escalating amid talk of possible UK measures, with Israeli officials warning of retaliation.