Reports indicate that Chinese authorities have intensified censorship of public mourning activities during the former premier’s funeral. This move has drawn international attention to freedom of expression and public expression rights.
Russia has warned Britain over its continued drone supply to Ukraine. The UK Defence Ministry responded that Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine.
American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has passed away at age 36.
France’s Prime Minister faced public backlash over the wildfire response as blazes continue to spread across multiple European countries amid sustained heat and drought.
The US Supreme Court again rejected Trump’s appeal of the $5 million Carroll verdict, upholding the lower court ruling. This marks the third failed attempt by Trump’s team to overturn the decision.
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of US-Iran negotiations, as the 60-day negotiation period nears its end with major disagreements remaining.
Zambian security forces arrested 11 people including opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, alleging an insurrection plot involving foreign nationals and illegal military training camps. Mundubile called it an attempt on his life.
Trump’s Middle East envoy Jared Kushner arrives in Israel after rare direct talks with Hamas, pushing to implement the US-backed Gaza peace plan. Israel rejected the 15-point plan; eight Muslim nations condemned the rejection.
Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii, sweeping away about 100 homes. The governor says there is amazingly no loss of life besides a car crash.
Nearly 1,000 aftershocks have been recorded following a powerful earthquake in Indonesia, with the death toll rising to at least 53 as rescue operations continue.