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• The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a restrictive Hawaii law that banned the carrying of firearms in most public spaces. • The ruling follows a legal challenge asserting that the state's restrictive permitting process violated the Second Amendment.

• The Supreme Court's conservative majority issued two significant rulings on Thursday that affirm President Donald Trump's immigration policies. • These legal victories enable the administration to proceed with the removal of more than 1 million people from the United States.

• Europe is currently experiencing a dangerous heat wave, with France, the UK, Spain, and Switzerland recording some of their hottest days on record this week. • A new analysis concludes that the extreme temperatures are "unequivocally" caused by the human-driven climate crisis and would have been virtually impossible decades ago.

• The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that gun owners may carry weapons into stores, effectively rejecting a California law that sought to restrict firearms in such establishments. • This decision follows a series of recent rulings, including a Texas case upholding gun rights and a determination that "unlawful users" of drugs like marijuana cannot be automatically barred from gun ownership.

• The Supreme Court ruled in *Mullin v. Doe* that federal law largely prevents judges from reviewing government decisions regarding the granting or termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). • This legal victory for the Trump administration expands executive deportation powers and limits asylum access for migrants from 13 specific countries.

• A devastating earthquake in Venezuela has left two Spanish citizens dead and 80 others currently unaccounted for. • In domestic news, Spanish television has sparked public outrage after adding subtitles to translate the Andalusian accent.

• The Supreme Court ruled that migrants must physically set foot on U.S. soil to be eligible to seek asylum. • Critics of the decision argue that this requirement may inadvertently create stronger incentives for individuals to attempt illegal border crossings.

• A US judge has blocked an effort by the Trump administration to implement restrictions on mail-in voting. • The ruling halts a broader drive by the Republican administration to reshape voting regulations and eligibility rules.

• The Indian government has revealed the names of soldiers who were martyred during "Operation Sindoor," though specific casualty numbers were not detailed in the initial update. • In separate global news, Myanmar authorities burned narcotics valued at USD 600 million as part of a major anti-drug crackdown.

• Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned the current BNP-led government and the previous interim administration under Muhammad Yunus for suppressing democracy. • Hasina specifically challenged the legitimacy of the February 12 election, asserting that it was invalid because her party, the Awami League, was barred from participating.

• The European Commission is developing a new scheme to offer candidate countries specific EU benefits and perks before they achieve full membership. • To avoid previous political failures, these perks will be granted without providing the political rights associated with full membership.