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• Former Labour Deputy Leader Harriet Harman suggested a "collective movement" is underway within the UK's Labour Party to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. • Andy Burnham, the 56-year-old politician known as the "King of the North," decisively won the Makerfield seat in northwestern England, defeating Reform UK's Rob Kenyon. • This victory solidifies Burnham's position as the primary contender to lead both the Labour Party and the country.

• President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will jointly launch a series of development projects in Odisha this Saturday. • The initiatives represent a massive financial investment totaling over ₹47,600 crore for the state. • This event is considered a rare and significant occasion as it brings together both the President and the Prime Minister for state-level programs.

• A Cornell University study revealed that a mere 13-word Reddit comment can be used to hijack and poison AI search results. • The U.S. government has taken the action of pulling Anthropic's most advanced AI models offline. • SpaceX has unveiled a new orbital data center, expanding computing capabilities into space.

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing significant political backlash and criticism from the United States following continued military attacks in Lebanon. • These operations are seen as defying existing peace agreements and escalating tensions with Iran, which supports Lebanese militant groups. • The situation is critical as Israel attempts to balance its security goals against the risk of a wider regional war and deteriorating diplomatic ties with Washington.

• Singer Jack Savoretti reflected on his 20-year music career and the positive impact of moving to Oxfordshire on his creative process. • Following the release of an Italian project, Savoretti admitted he feared a lack of public interest in his new work but was surprised by an overwhelming fan response. • During the album's release week, he competed for the top chart position against Grammy Award winner Olivia Dean.

• The BBC has canceled the upcoming BBC Three documentary series *Into the Danger Zone* and announced it has no future projects planned with presenter Ashley Cain. • The decision follows accusations that Cain used sexist language, leading the broadcaster to pull the series from its schedule. • Cain is a former Coventry City FC player who transitioned into media through podcasting, reality TV, and a 2025 appearance on *Celebrity MasterChef*.

• Grammy-nominated Memphis rap producer Tay Keith, born Brytavious Chambers, has been found dead. • He was a prolific collaborator for global superstars, including Beyoncé, Drake, Eminem, and Cardi B, and worked with artists such as J Cole and 21 Savage. • He is most recognized for co-producing Travis Scott's hit "Sicko Mode," a project that earned him his first Grammy nomination in 2019.