Football (Scotland): Steve Clarke’s Scotland host Curacao at Hampden Park on Saturday (1pm), the final home chance for fans before the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada. Rugby (England): Eddie Jones appeared at Six Nations launch with a bandaged left eye, offering shifting explanations for the injury while preparing for title defence. Ukraine/Russia: NATO hit back after a Russian drone struck a densely populated apartment block in Romania, injuring two people and prompting F-16s to scramble. Rugby League (Wales): North Wales Crusaders’ head coach Long urged patience as the club looks to rebuild after a tough spell, ahead of Sunday’s home clash with Salford. Crime/Disaster: A major apartment fire in Dallas killed at least three people, including a child, after an explosion linked to a reported gas leak. Wales (Coast Path row): Pembrokeshire adventure firm Adventure Beyond received a National Trust trespass notice over Ceibwr Bay access, sparking a dispute over the Wales Coast Path route. Wales (Rural crime): NFU Mutual says rural crime cost £2.2m in 2025, with tractor and livestock theft rising in Wales. Politics (Wales): Reform’s breakthrough and Plaid’s strong showing are reshaping the Senedd landscape after the latest election. Sport (Scotland): Steve Clarke has signed a contract extension through to the end of the 2030 World Cup campaign. Weather: The Met Office warns the heatwave is easing, with heavy rain expected Saturday across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northwest England. Cricket (Women’s T20): India Women beat England by 38 runs in the first T20I in Chelmsford to take a 1-0 series lead. Migration: More than 1,200 people crossed the Channel in small boats during the recent heatwave.