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• The European Union Agency for Asylum reported that asylum applications across EU+ countries continued to decline during the first half of 2026. • EU+ countries, which include the 27 EU Member States, Norway, and Switzerland, received approximately 332,000 applications for international protection.

• CNN, MSNBC, and Politico filed a lawsuit against President Trump asking a federal judge to protect their constitutional rights. • The news organizations claim the president is attempting to restrict their operations because he dislikes their coverage of his administration.

• CNN, MS NOW, and Politico argued in court that President Trump violated their First Amendment rights by blocking their access to the White House complex. • Judge Timothy J. Kelly of the U.S. District Court in Washington stated on Wednesday that he would issue a ruling as soon as possible.

• A judge blocked a ban by Donald Trump and ordered the White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. • Delcy Rodriguez stated that the Venezuelan government has begun a political dialogue with opposition sectors to ensure a transparent election process.

• Belgium is reassessing its relations with the United States following a leaked ministry paper that warns the alliance is shifting. • The document identifies anti-drug and anti-crime cooperation as the most promising area for collaboration, though it notes U.S. methods often resemble military operations more than judicial ones.

• GSK shares traded at GBX1,876 today, marking a 0.79% decrease. • The stock price decline follows the company's decision to consolidate its vaccine manufacturing sites in Canada.

• Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on Wednesday that she is considering expanding the ruling coalition to ensure political stability. • Takaichi made these comments during a press conference in New York following a speech she delivered at the U.N. General Assembly.

• Moody’s Analytics reported on Wednesday that the artificial intelligence boom is creating a K-shaped recovery, where technology-heavy economies grow while other sectors struggle. • The growth is driven by increased exports, financial market gains, and new investments in data centers.

• Opposition parties are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following reports of internal disagreements within the Election Commission. • The conflict centers on the Special Intensive Revision, a process used to update and verify voter rolls.

• Worldcoin's price dropped 7.9% to $0.4162 today following a large deposit of tokens into the Binance exchange. • The asset is currently facing downward pressure as it approaches a key support level of $0.3941.

• The European Union renewed its sanctions against Russia but removed two billionaires from the restricted list following requests from France and Luxembourg. • Russia has expanded its use of alternative payment systems to replace SWIFT, the Belgium-based international money transfer network.