Palestine Sanctions Push: More than 100 former French and British ambassadors have urged France and the UK to uphold international law in Palestine, warning Gaza is being “erased” and calling for sanctions and an arms embargo over alleged Israeli ethnic cleansing and settlement expansion. NHS Trust Oversight: Letters argue it’s unwise to end local scrutiny of NHS trusts, warning reforms could centralise power and weaken practical accountability. Illegal Migration Pressure on Burnham: A petition backed by 10,000 people urges Andy Burnham to launch a national inquiry into illegal migration, with MPs limited to a Westminster Hall debate unless it hits 100,000 signatures. Planning Reform Clash: Critics say Burnham’s move to give mayors power to overrule local planning decisions won’t fix housing supply and empowers developers over residents. Reform UK Sleaze & Funding: Kemi Badenoch attacks Reform defectors as “dishonest,” while reporting claims Reform has taken £20m in crypto donations since 2024, raising fresh parliamentary scrutiny. Tribunal Autonomy Row: An editorial warns Parliament passed tribunal reforms without enough scrutiny, reigniting separation-of-powers concerns. Ukraine Election Debate: Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections as a “tsunami” that could split the country. Security & Cyber: A report says Iran-linked hackers shut a small UK power generator for four days, with officials briefing energy bosses on next steps.