Cricket World Cup row: Cricket Scotland and the Netherlands’ KNCB hit out at the ICC over late changes to the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup format, saying there’s been no clear response after meetings and warning it could damage opportunities for emerging nations. High Court fight: Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace over an offensive gun banner aimed at Morgan Gibbs-White, with a defamation claim filed at the High Court. Drought emergency: Almost three-quarters of England is now officially in drought, with 71.3% in flash drought and tens of millions facing restrictions as another heatwave threatens 36C. Adult social care postcode lottery: A new analysis says outcomes for adult social care requests vary sharply by council, with some areas seeing most requests end with no support. Wales TB crackdown expands: A successful bovine TB pilot scheme is being extended in Pembrokeshire, backing herd-specific actions led by farmers, vets and researchers. Solar eclipse viewing: Met Office maps show where cloud may block views, with parts of Wales and the South West expected to have clearer skies than others. Wildfires in South Wales: Crews are tackling multiple blazes as smoke affects communities, with residents urged to keep windows closed. Football transfer buzz: Jamie Vardy is linked with a possible return to England, with West Ham reportedly monitoring the situation. Stormont protest: Hundreds of farmers protest at Stormont over a cattle cull tied to a court deprivation order. Harry Potter cable reroute: Fans’ “Dobby’s grave” protests have forced a £430m UK-Ireland power cable to be rerouted.