Murder Probe: Police launched a murder investigation after a 52-year-old man died following an assault in Rochdale, with two men in custody and an appeal for CCTV and witnesses. Cold-Case Update: The Met Police reopened the Jill Dando murder case, using advances in CCTV enhancement to re-examine Putney Bridge footage and check possible links to a Serbian suspect. Violence in the Streets: Three thugs jailed for leaving two men unconscious after a botched bike theft in Stoke-on-Trent; meanwhile, two men were stabbed in Oldham and a man was charged with murder after a stabbing in Peterlee. Migration Politics: GB News faced backlash after a panellist suggested castrating asylum seekers as a “deterrent.” Security & Industry: Whitehall held closed-door briefings for critical infrastructure and defence firms over rising Russian cyber threats. Economy & Trade: EU “Made in Europe” rules could raise car costs for UK drivers, while UK consumer confidence hit a two-year high. Money & Savings: NS&I confirmed a Premium Bonds prize rate rise to 4.35% from September, and Nationwide offered a £75 gift card for online life insurance. Sports & Culture: Joshua vs Fury is reported to be set for Dec 11 in Cardiff with a £75m purse; and Liverpool’s mayoral growth pitch marked Labour’s push at conference.