Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.
The UK anticipates its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures potentially exceeding 30C for up to 10 days, peaking at 34C in London and south-east England. Amber and yellow heat-health alerts are issued, warning of significant impacts on health and social care, particularly for vulnerable groups.
Microsoft is eliminating 4,800 jobs, 2.1% of its workforce, with the Xbox division losing 20% of its staff, or 3,200 roles, by fiscal year 2027. These cuts are part of cost-reduction efforts amid investor concerns about AI and lagging revenue in areas like Windows and Xbox.
Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust plans to buy 120 shares of Intel (INTC) at approximately $124 each, increasing its portfolio weighting to 2.7%. This move follows a 14% drop in Intel shares last week, with Cramer's team remaining bullish on long-term demand and the foundry business.
President Trump launched "Trump Accounts," new tax-advantaged investment vehicles for U.S. children, by ringing the NYSE and Nasdaq opening bell from the White House. The program includes a $1,000 pilot contribution for babies born between 2025-2028.
Punjab's AAP government passed a new law to strengthen punishment for sacrilege against the Guru Granth Sahib. However, the Akal Takht, the highest Sikh religious body, has objected to administrative provisions, not the penalties, arguing they encroach on religious institutions' domain.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has added 9,909 names of pre-partition British Indian Army servicemen who died in World War One to its casualty database, following years of research by UK volunteers who uncovered the names in unique registers from Punjab.
