State department to cut 38 universities from research program over DEI policies

Turkey will host the Cop31 climate conference in Antalya in November 2026 after Australia abandoned its bid to hold the event in Adelaide. This decision follows a three-year campaign by the Australian government. Independent sources confirmed the location to The Guardian.

A recent incident involving U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked significant outrage after he referred to a female reporter as 'piggy' during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One. This remark has drawn widespread condemnation, highlighting ongoing concerns about Trump's treatment of the media, particularly female journalists.

The UK government is in discussions with LinkedIn to address Chinese espionage activities following a recent MI5 alert. The National Protective Security Authority aims to make social media platforms less appealing to foreign agents, particularly after warnings about Chinese attempts to recruit individuals with access to sensitive information.

Keir Starmer has urged Nigel Farage to urgently address serious allegations of racist behavior from his teenage years, which Farage has dismissed as mere hearsay. The Prime Minister's office described the claims as 'disturbing' following reports from former classmates, including notable figures, detailing troubling experiences with Farage at school.

Wolfsburg is facing Manchester United in the Women’s Champions League, with kick-off scheduled for 5:45 PM GMT. Early in the match, United has shown strong control of possession, with players like Malard and Sandberg actively contributing to the team's build-up play.

Tom Pickup, a councillor for Reform UK, has been suspended for being part of a WhatsApp group where members allegedly called for 'mass Islam genocide'. Pickup confirmed his membership in the group, which was established by a right-wing activist. The incident raises concerns about extremist views within political circles.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Turkey to discuss reviving peace efforts to end the ongoing war with Russia. Meanwhile, Axios reports that the Trump administration is secretly collaborating with Russia to draft a new 28-point plan aimed at resolving the conflict. Dr. Alexandra Filippenko, a political analyst, provides insights into the situation.

Daniel Radcliffe, known for his role as Harry Potter, has written a supportive letter to 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin, who has been cast as Harry Potter in the upcoming TV series. Radcliffe expressed his hope that McLaughlin has an even better experience growing up in the role than he did. During an appearance on Good Morning America, Radcliffe mentioned that he received a sweet note back from McLaughlin.