A pepper spray incident at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3 left 21 people needing medical help, including a three-year-old girl. Police say a group of four men robbed a woman in a car park lift and sprayed a substance believed to be pepper spray. One man, 31, was arrested within minutes, and officers are searching for the others. London Ambulance Service declared a “significant incident” and treated people for coughing and throat irritation. Five victims were taken to hospital, but none have life-threatening injuries. The attack caused long delays, traffic jams, and disruption to transport services, though Terminal 3 remained open. (PC: Sky News)

The UN’s nuclear watchdog says the protective shield over Chernobyl’s Reactor 4 can no longer do its main safety job. Inspectors found the structure lost its “primary safety functions” after a drone strike in February. Ukraine blames Russia, but Moscow denies the attack. The IAEA says repairs are urgently needed to stop further damage. Experts say the risk to the public is low because radioactive dust remains inside the older concrete sarcophagus. The shield was built to last 100 years after the 1986 disaster. The IAEA is also checking other key power sites as Russia continues new airstrikes. (PC: BBC)

Russia has praised Donald Trump’s new US National Security Strategy. Moscow says the plan matches many of its own goals. The 33-page report uses softer language on Russia and does not list it as a main threat. It warns that Europe faces “civilisational erasure” and says the EU is blocking peace efforts in the Ukraine war. EU leaders say the document raises “questions” and fear it may weaken support against Russia. Some US lawmakers also criticise the strategy. They warn it could harm long-standing alliances. Russia says it will study the plan further before making final comments. (PC: BBC)

Police are investigating a major incident at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3 after several people were sprayed with what is believed to be pepper spray. The attack happened in a multi-storey car park around 8:11am. Armed officers reached the scene and arrested one man on suspicion of assault. Police say more suspects are being traced. London Ambulance Service treated 21 people, with five taken to hospital. Their injuries are not life-threatening. Officials believe the attack began after an argument between people who knew each other. The incident is not being treated as terrorism. Terminal 3 remains open, but travel delays continue. (PC: Sky News)

Britain is facing a major flu crisis as a fast-spreading, extra-mutated strain of influenza A(H3N2), called “subclade K” or “superflu,” sweeps the country. NHS leaders say the flu season has begun unusually early, with ten times more hospital patients than this time last year. Most cases are among schoolchildren aged five to 14. Experts warn the virus is more infectious and causes more severe illness. Some hospitals have already brought back mask rules. Health officials say masks can help reduce virus spread and protect people who feel unwell. NHS chiefs fear this winter could be the worst on record. (PC: Daily Mail)

On Sunday, a group of soldiers in Benin appeared on state television and said they had removed President Patrice Talon from office. The troops, calling themselves the Military Committee for Refoundation, declared the constitution suspended and dissolved all state institutions. They named Pascal Tigri as head of the new military council. Gunfire was reported near Talon’s residence in the capital. But government sources and loyal army units say most forces remain loyal to Talon and are working to restore order. The president’s location is unclear. The country has been thrown into political uncertainty as the coup unfolds. (PC: BBC)

Iran has arrested two organisers of a marathon on Kish Island after some women ran without wearing the hijab. Photos shared online showed several women competing without head coverings. About 2,000 women and 3,000 men took part in separate races. Supporters of change praised the images, saying they showed women rejecting strict dress rules. But Iranian officials called it a violation of public decency. The judiciary quickly acted, saying the event itself broke rules. The hijab issue remains central in Iran, especially after the 2022 protests following Mahsa Amini’s death. Authorities have recently increased action against women not wearing the hijab. (PC: BBC)

An eyewitness said about 100 people were on the dancefloor when flames broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa. The fire started suddenly, and people began to run as smoke filled the room. Many shouted for help while staff tried to guide guests to the exits. Some people fell in the rush to escape. Fire crews reached the club quickly and worked to control the blaze. Several people were taken to hospital with burns and breathing problems. Police are checking what caused the fire. The state government has ordered a safety review of the nightclub. (PC: India Today)

The UN’s nuclear watchdog says the protective shield at the Chernobyl site can no longer safely contain radiation after a drone strike in February. The New Safe Confinement structure was badly damaged, losing its main safety functions. Ukraine blames Russia for the attack, but Moscow denies it. The strike caused a fire and broke parts of the outer cover. The IAEA says only small temporary repairs have been made and major work is needed soon. The steel shield was built to last 100 years and protect the site of the 1986 disaster. The agency says radiation levels remain under control. (PC: CNN)

A fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa’s Arpora killed at least 25 people after midnight on Sunday. Witnesses said the blaze spread fast and escape routes were narrow and confusing. Some people ran into the kitchen and were trapped. Police first said a cylinder blast caused the fire, but several eyewitnesses disagree. The club was allegedly built without proper permits and had a pending demolition notice. Fire trucks struggled to reach the site due to a narrow road. Goa’s chief minister has ordered an inquiry into construction, safety lapses, and the cause of the fire. (PC: HT)