Culture & Heritage: A new look at Fiji’s origin story traces how a “sacred box” canoe myth was shaped by a colonial-era newspaper competition in the 1890s, reminding us how national histories get manufactured. Nature & Community: In 1987, British naturalist Ian Bullock became the first professional warden of Seychelles’ Aride Island, helping create a second population for endangered Seychelles warblers. Health & Rights: Foreign Prisoners Network Mauritius has asked for an independent review of medication administration in Mauritius prisons after detainees raised concerns about delays and inconsistent treatment. Politics & Welfare: Reform unveils a £50bn-a-year welfare-cut plan, including scrapping PIP and the health element of Universal Credit for working-age adults, replacing support with a “health security allowance” for severe cases. UK Society: After Jason Arday’s death, Andy Burnham calls it a “moment of reflection” amid claims of racism and media scrutiny around his Cambridge allegations. Lifestyle & Travel: A viral flight incident shows a mum demanding a passenger “turn it off” after he watched Game of Thrones on a UK-to-US flight. Arts & Entertainment: Lily Allen brings her West End Girl stage show to Norway, while Disney’s Frozen 3 gets first details: Anna and Kristoff’s wedding, a new villain, and a new love interest for Olaf.