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Barring any last-minute surprises, Andy Burnham will become prime minister three weeks today.

But what is his 10-year mission for the country and how will he achieve it?

In his first major speech in Manchester, Burnham will set out his plans for the economy, welfare and devolution with a pledge to deliver “good growth in every postcode”.

Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine whether his promise of the biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall in modern times amounts to a genuine political reset.

Back in London, the battle for future cabinet jobs is already under way and Anne reveals why one senior role could have David Miliband’s name on it.

Plus, with Sir Keir Starmer’s authority in office draining can he get the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan through without any hiccups from his military chiefs?

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A new Android frontend called Play Field Portal brings a PSP-like experience to Android devices.

The app copies Sony’s classic XMB interface, down to the icons and default wallpaper.

The developer confirmed that they used AI to develop the app, but it might not be a solely vibecoded effort.

There’s no shortage of great gaming-focused frontends on Android today. We’ve already seen the 3DS-style IISU app , but what if you want a throwback to the PlayStation Portable? That’s where this new Android app comes in.

Developer JohnnyCollado has released Play Field Portal on GitHub (via r/EmulationOnAndroid ). This new frontend is effectively a copy of the PSP’s XrossMediaBar (XMB) interface. That means we’ve got several main menu categories that can be scrolled through horizontally, such as Settings, Photo, Music, Video, Game, Network, and App Store. Sub-menu items appear below each main menu category. Even the menu icons and default background are in line with Sony’s old UI.

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Jack Watling, Statecraft: The New Rules of Power in a Divided World (Macmillan, 2026)The war against Iran exposed a multitude of forced errors and own goals in the conduct of statecraft. The purpose of sound statecraft is the integrated application of a state’s tools and its repertoire of governmental instruments of power to gain its desired outcomes in international relations. The yet-to-be-resolved contest against the Islamic Republic of Iran reveals a litany of shortfalls in the conduct of U.S. statecraft.It is unlikely that the present U.S. government will conduct a candid assessment of its shortcomings. Acknowledging the failure to achieve

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California will soon require streaming ads to match the volume of the shows and movies they accompany, ending one of streaming’s most common annoyances.

The new law takes effect next week, extending existing TV and cable ad loudness rules to streaming platforms.

To clarify, ads aren’t going away. They’ll simply have to play at a more consistent volume.

Ever settled in for a late-night movie, found the perfect volume, and then nearly jumped out of your seat when the ad break started? It’s a common streaming frustration that never seems to get fixed.

Thankfully, that frustrating routine could soon become a thing of the past. Per The Hollywood Reporter , streaming platforms serving viewers in California will no longer be allowed to air commercials that sound noticeably louder than the movies or TV shows they’re paired with. The requirement takes effect next week under a law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom last year that extends loudness rules that have long applied to traditional TV and cable.