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[Summary] A serious security incident in the Cleveland area of Johannesburg, South Africa, has left 12 people dead and 9 others injured. Police have launched a large-scale manhunt for those responsible. The Incident According to BBC reports, the incident occurred in the Cleveland informal settlement in eastern Johannesburg on Tuesday evening. Twelve people were killed and nine others were hospitalized with injuries. South African police quickly cordoned off the area and initiated a massive search operation. Local government officials described it as one of the most severe security incidents in the region in recent years. Medical personnel and investigators are on-site conducting their assessment. ...

Japan LDP Proposes Crypto ETF Trading Framework, Yen Stablecoins Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has submitted a proposal to the finance minister recommending that the country establish a legal framework for trading cryptocurrency ETFs. The proposal also supports the creation of yen-based stablecoins. The move signals Japan’s accelerating push toward comprehensive crypto regulatory reform and could position the country as the first major Asian economy to fully open crypto ETF trading. ...

Strategy Sells $2.5M Bitcoin — First Sale in Months Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) disclosed in an 8-K filing that it sold approximately $2.5 million worth of bitcoin between May 26 and May 31, marking the company’s first BTC sale in months. Founder Michael Saylor said the proceeds were used to fund preferred stock distributions and reaffirmed that Strategy aims to make STRC the world’s best credit instrument. Multiple analysts described the sale as “immaterial” to Strategy’s overall bitcoin holdings, though some noted it signals a greater willingness to use BTC to support the capital structure. The timing sparked over $20 million in trading chaos on Polymarket, where bettors disputed whether the on-chain transaction date or the filing disclosure date should determine the outcome of a “will Strategy sell BTC before May 31” contract. ...

9-Story Building Under Construction Collapses in Philippines, 21 Missing — A 9-story building under construction in the Philippines has collapsed, with 21 people reported missing. Rescue workers are searching through the rubble for trapped individuals. The cause of the collapse is under investigation.

Bolivian Minister’s Convoy Ambushed During Roadblock Clearance — A Bolivian minister’s convoy was ambushed while carrying out a roadblock clearance operation. The incident reflects escalating tensions in parts of the country, with fierce confrontations between protesters and government operations.

Summary: An American patient infected with hantavirus has been ordered to stay in quarantine despite plans to leave the country, raising debates about public health powers vs. personal freedom.

Summary: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon as he recovers from a wrist injury.

Summary: The global stablecoin supply has surpassed $300 billion, but growth is stalling as Tether gains market share at the expense of bank-issued and GENIUS Act-compliant competitors.

Summary: A surprising drug combination could reshape treatment for suicide risk, though academics debate whether ketamine for depression is moving too fast on weak data.

Summary: The SEC proposes its largest overhaul of public listing rules in over 20 years, allowing newly public companies to raise capital instantly and cutting compliance costs, with implications for crypto firms seeking easier market access.