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• The EU Parliament has sent a child abuse bill back to the Council after a chaotic vote on Thursday. • The move follows a last-ditch effort by Europe’s center-right political group to revive the proposal using a rarely used procedure, despite lawmakers previously rejecting it in March. • This legislative reversal forces EU member countries to re-evaluate and decide whether to accept the updated proposal.

• Morocco eliminated the Netherlands from the World Cup after a 3-2 victory in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. • Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal to secure the win, marking the earliest World Cup exit in the history of the Dutch national team. • This result is significant as the Netherlands had previously reached at least the Round of 16 in 11 prior World Cup appearances.

• Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) shares have reached all-time highs, driven by a surge in demand for AI-related technology. • The stock has experienced significant growth over the past year, with the share price increasing by more than 321%. • This rally is fueled by heavy institutional buying, signaling strong confidence from "Big Money" investors in the company's fundamentals.

As Trump officials take aim at vaccine schedule, scientists encouraged by companies’ desire to continue coverageA group of insurers will continue covering routine vaccines through 2027 as the Trump administration once again takes aim at the shots and outbreaks of preventable illnesses such as measles and whooping cough lead to hospitalizations and deaths.Experts told the Guardian that the move has raised questions ahead of the November midterms, but certainly indicates that insurance companies believe vaccines are “safe and effective”. Continue reading...

• A geopolitical crisis in the Middle East that began on February 28 has evolved into a global food security emergency, causing rising hunger in Africa and medical shortages in Afghanistan. • Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which previously handled roughly 20% of global oil shipments, have spiked crude oil prices and increased transport and supply chain costs. • The crisis has left hundreds of vessels and tens of thousands of seafarers stranded, creating a broad economic shock.

Conquering of Beaufort Castle for first time in 26 years bring back memories of occupation of southMiddle East crisis – live updatesWhen Hussain Alawieh used to take tourists to Beaufort Castle, they would marvel at the view. The ancient hilltop fort, captured nearly 1,000 years earlier by Crusaders, still offered the same sweeping panoramic views of south Lebanon and the Litani River that empires fought over for a millennia.On Sunday, the view from the castle was obscured by white phosphorus smoke, the toxic incendiary munition providing a smoke-screen for advancing Israeli soldiers. Out of the fog rose an Israeli flag, and the castle, for the first time in 26 years, was once again conquered. Continue reading...

Children of those on care worker visas, who came legally before rule change, told to leave even if parents can stayChildren as young as five who are living legally in the UK are being told by the Home Office they must leave the country even if their parents have been given permission to remain.The Guardian has seen five letters sent to children by the Home Office telling them they must leave the UK. A sixth letter has been sent to a woman who is six months pregnant and lives in the UK with her husband, telling her she must leave him and return to her country. The children have parents on care worker visas, which until March 2024 had allowed them to bring partners or children with them to the UK. Continue reading...