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• British rapper and social media celebrity Yung Filly, born Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, was convicted by an Australian jury on Friday of assaulting a fan. • The 30-year-old entertainer was found guilty of the assault following a music performance two years ago, though he was cleared of more severe charges including rape and choking. • The verdict was delivered in a Perth court, where Barrientos was seen weeping after the jury's decision was announced.

• Advocates warn that tens of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S. face a loss of legal representation and an increased risk of deportation. • The crisis stems from the Trump administration allowing a federal contract with legal services providers to expire this Friday. • This contract previously ensured that the federal government paid for legal counsel for children entering the immigration court system.

• Renowned artist Betye Saar passed away in Los Angeles on Sunday at the age of 99, just days before her 100th birthday. • A central figure in the 1960s Black Art Movement, Saar's extensive body of work focused on exploring Black identity, spirituality, and culture. • Her death was confirmed by relatives on Monday, marking the loss of a pivotal influence in contemporary American art.

• The Booker Prize announced its 13 semifinalists on Tuesday for the 2026 fiction award, which carries a $66,000 prize. • Notable contenders include previous winners Marlon James for “The Disappearers” and Douglas Stuart for “John of John,” as well as Pulitzer laureate Elizabeth Strout for “The Things We Never Say.” • The diverse longlist features authors from the U.S., Britain, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, and Turkey, including three debut novelists.

• The Booker Prize announced a longlist of 13 semifinalists on Tuesday for the 2026 fiction award, which carries a $66,000 prize. • Notable contenders include previous winners Marlon James with “The Disappearers” and Douglas Stuart with “John of John,” as well as Pulitzer laureate Elizabeth Strout. • The diverse selection features authors from the U.S., Britain, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, and Turkey, including three debut writers.

• The Booker Prize announced a longlist of 13 semifinalists on Tuesday for the 2026 edition of the prestigious fiction award. • Notable contenders include previous winners Marlon James for “The Disappearers” and Douglas Stuart for “John of John,” as well as Pulitzer laureate Elizabeth Strout. • The selection features a diverse global array of authors from countries including Jamaica, Mexico, Turkey, and the U.S., including three debut writers.

• The U.S. government is planning to increase global spending by hundreds of millions of dollars to counter Chinese influence. • Democratic officials from 23 states and D.C. have filed lawsuits against President Trump, arguing that the executive branch lacks the constitutional authority to alter election rules. • Mediators report progress in bringing the U.S. and Iran back to negotiations following a period of escalating tensions and drone attacks in the region.