Defence shake-up: UK defence secretary John Healey quit after accusing Keir Starmer of failing to fund the armed forces, warning it could leave Britain “less safe”; hours later armed forces minister Al Carns also resigned, criticising both the spending and how it’s being used, as Northern Ireland veterans’ legacy plans and the wider defence investment row deepen. Northern Ireland unrest: Police say disorder is easing after a knife attack sparked days of violence and arrests, but the political fallout continues as communities argue over immigration, policing and the future of the Common Travel Area. Online child safety: The government is close to banning under-16s from social media, with ministers expected to outline the plan to Parliament, while child-safety charities warn it may not protect children as intended. Economy hit: Britain’s economy shrank 0.1% in April, with the Iran-war fallout linked to cancelled Gulf events weighing on UK services and entertainment. Politics and law: Lawyers and health workers are urging Woolwich Crown Court not to sentence Palestine Action activists as terrorists, arguing it would breach rule-of-law principles. Culture: David Hockney, the influential British artist, has died aged 88. Sport (Scotland): Scotland’s World Cup opener vs Haiti is set after injuries forced late squad changes, with Billy Gilmour sidelined and Tyler Fletcher added.