Europe’s social media bans force businesses to rethink how they reach the youngest generation

• Opposition MPs, including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, protested in Parliament during the 2026 Monsoon Session over alleged police action against CJP protesters. • The legislative session has already seen the clearance of the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.

• Parliament approved a bill on Thursday to amend existing anti-paper leak laws, introducing stricter punishments for those involved in leaking examination materials. • The government stated that the legislation is a direct response to major issues affecting students and aims to protect the integrity of competitive exams.

• Former Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu and former national team coach Hong Myung-bo appeared before a parliamentary hearing on July 30. • Both officials issued formal apologies following South Korea's premature exit from the North and Central America World Cup.

• Former President Trump has proposed a disarmament deal for Hamas, aiming to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza. • The Supreme Court has issued new rulings, though specific legal implications are still being analyzed.

• President Donald Trump indicated he may withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general until Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office. • The statement follows a decision by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to postpone a scheduled vote to advance Blanche’s nomination.

• A Republican governor in a Trump-supporting state is facing significant online backlash following an interview regarding immigration policy. • The controversy stems from the governor's public opposition to President Donald Trump's order to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for certain migrants.

• President Donald Trump announced he may withdraw or delay the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general. • The decision stems from a conflict with Republican senators who are currently seeking concessions before confirming the appointment.

• The UK Supreme Court will hear an appeal regarding the legal status of Palestine Action, an anti-Israel activist group. • The case follows a June Court of Appeal ruling that banning the group as a terrorist organization was lawful due to its support for violence.

• President Trump announced via social media that a government-established group has agreed on a process for Hamas to begin disarming in the Gaza Strip. • The White House claims a peace deal is near, though the administration has not yet provided specific details regarding the disarmament process.

• The Democracy Trends Weekly Analysis for July 20-26, 2026, reports a concerning outlook with 19 factors showing decline, 18 remaining stable, and only 2 showing progress. • Critics are warning that a proposed rewrite of preservation standards could accelerate projects like the D.C. arch and allow development on protected sites without public input.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a selfie video praising the passage of a new, stricter bill aimed at preventing question paper leaks. • Modi stated that paper leaks have plagued both central and state governments for decades, creating significant instability and threatening the academic futures of students.