Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and others were detained during a sit-in outside PM Modi's residence, protesting the government's harsh crackdown on the student-led "Cockroach" movement. The movement demands educational reform and accountability, with protests continuing despite police violence and injuries.
Australian media heads from ABC, SBS, Nine, and News Corp demand AI companies pay for news content used for training, citing it as a "public good." Licensing talks are underway, with Anthropic approaching ABC. The Andrew Olle lecture highlighted the need to protect journalism and ensure fair compensation.
Arizona schools are implementing the Healthy Schools Act, banning highly processed foods containing specific additives like potassium bromate and artificial dyes from student meals and celebrations. This marks the first year districts must comply, leading to recipe reformulations and changes in food offerings.
La Presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni ha incontrato i leader di maggioranza a Palazzo Chigi per discutere l'estensione della National Escape Clause agli investimenti energetici e la flessibilità delle regole europee per contrastare il caro energia nel prossimo biennio.
ResearchClawBench tests AI agents' research capabilities against human papers to see if they can match or exceed human authors. Meanwhile, China's Qiushi Engine, an LLM-based agent launched by a Zhejiang University-led team, aims for 'end-to-end autonomous scientific discovery' in real physical environments.
Ghana's opposition NPP chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako ("Chairman Wontumi"), was sentenced to 20 years with hard labour for illegal mining. The party claims the conviction is politically motivated, marking the first senior politician jailed in the government's 2017 crackdown.
Turkey's ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel announced his resignation from the Republican People's Party (CHP) and plans to launch a new political party, deepening a split within the opposition amidst ongoing investigations targeting CHP-run municipalities.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces strong criticism and calls for his resignation from former president Sepp Blatter and La Liga president Javier Tebas, who accuse him of "destroying the football industry" by prioritizing the World Cup and making "irresponsible decisions" regarding expansion and a controversial player ban.
Trade talks for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin are stalled due to recent front-office changes and high asking prices for young talent. A move might not happen until the 2026-27 NHL season, with the team possibly retaining Larkin if expectations aren't met, creating uncertainty for the club's leadership.
After 10 days of exchanging strikes with the US over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's leaders face three difficult choices: concede to US demands, escalate attacks, or maintain instability. Each option presents significant risks and no clear path to victory, while domestic pressures from sanctions and economic hardship mount.
Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, were detained by Delhi Police during a protest near PM Modi's residence, demanding accountability for alleged police action against students and the education minister's resignation over exam irregularities. They were later released, with the agitation continuing at Jantar Mantar.
Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader, is expected to resign his Holyrood seat and leadership to become a business minister in Andy Burnham's new UK government, despite previous pledges to remain in Scotland. The move has surprised Scottish Labour parliamentarians and drawn strong criticism from opposition parties.
US President Donald Trump suggested to visiting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that Syria send its troops to Lebanon to combat Hezbollah, praising Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's efforts in Syria.
The Trump administration's new tariff threat aims to pressure Canadian provinces to end boycotts of US alcohol. Ontario Premier Doug Ford refuses to lift the ban without US removal of car and steel tariffs, while PM Mark Carney links provincial decisions to an overall trade deal.
Turkey's main opposition CHP faces a major split as leader Ozgur Ozel and allies announce their resignation to form a new party, Yeni Parti. This follows a court ruling annulling Ozel's chairmanship and reinstating Kemal Kilicdaroglu, deepening the opposition's crisis amid a legal crackdown.
Remco Evenepoel secured a back-to-back stage victory in the Tour de France time trial, narrowing Tadej Pogacar's overall lead. However, the stage was marked by teammate Florian Lipowitz's crash and an ongoing debate surrounding the nocturnal drug testing of top riders.
Rahul Bhatia is preparing his son, Madhav Bhatia, for a leadership role at IndiGo by involving him in executive meetings and mentoring. This succession planning occurs amid leadership changes and increased promoter oversight following operational disruptions, as India's largest airline plans global expansion.
Australian One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce was seen yelling at his dog, Stella, during a live ABC 7.30 interview while attempting to defend party leader Pauline Hanson's controversial European tour. The incident, which went viral, adds to Joyce's history of dog-related news and occurred as One Nation shows strong polling support.
Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, staged a surprise protest at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi against alleged brutality on students and the NEET paper leak, demanding resignations before being forcibly removed by police.
Australian Jewish schools are forced to pay for armed guards and increased security levies, impacting budgets and students, due to rising antisemitism. Principals testified to a Royal Commission, revealing parents pay over $1,000 annually, with government funding covering only 30% of costs, despite a recent $124 million federal pledge for enhanced security.
Professor Fiona Devine, Vice-President and Dean of Humanities at the University of Manchester, visited Hong Kong to discuss the evolving higher education landscape. She advocated for holistic leaders combining business, human understanding, and technological fluency, detailing Manchester's '2035' strategy and its approach to AI integration.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is "desperately" seeking a meeting with the United States, despite a reporter's skepticism about Iran's willingness to cease conflict, following renewed US attacks on Iran.
An Iranian ballistic missile killed three US service members at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, striking housing units and exposing challenges in US air defenses. The attack, one of three in 24 hours, prompted US President Donald Trump to vow retaliation, while Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of 'unforgettable lessons'.
US President Donald Trump admitted Washington's attempts to influence political processes in China, stating "we do things to them, too." This comes after his recent allegations of Beijing's interference in US elections, which China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian called "pure fabrications."
