UK Tech Policy: Incoming PM Andy Burnham is said to be considering scrapping the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), drawing a sharp backlash from tech leaders who warn it could slow AI and innovation momentum. Digital Identity: Burnham also plans to scrap Labour’s digital ID scheme (“Brit card”), redirecting the estimated £600m-a-year cost elsewhere. AI Governance: China’s Xi Jinping urged fresh global momentum on AI governance at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, pushing for more inclusive international coordination. Cybersecurity & Transport: New reporting highlights risks from over-the-air vehicle updates, with concerns that remote access could be exploited to disrupt cars. Aerospace: GE’s GEnx-1B engine has passed 50 million flight hours, a reliability milestone for Boeing 787 operators. Security Guidance: MI5’s protective security advice recommends vulnerable MPs set up safer areas at home. Health & Research: A UK report says many PhD students feel let down by career guidance, calling for better non-academic support. UK-India Links: Coverage notes India-born people now form Australia’s biggest overseas-born community, underscoring the wider diaspora angle in India–UK/India ties. Sports Tech Angle: England’s World Cup third-place win over France keeps the spotlight on football’s growing tech demands and player workload.