The fallout from Trump's war on Harvard will long outlast his presidency

The French Open is in full swing, with thrilling fourth-round matches lighting up Roland Garros. Youngster Andreeva just pulled off a jaw-dropping lob to break Kasatkina, while over on Chatrier, Alexandrova’s fighting back in her second set. Meanwhile, big names like Zverev, Pegula, and Gauff are already making waves, and all eyes are on the upcoming showdown between Norrie and Djokovic.

Despite a recent court ruling that declared many of Trump's tariffs illegal, his advisers are doubling down, insisting they won't back down. Meanwhile, unrelated chaos erupted in Boulder during a peaceful demonstration for Gaza hostages, where a suspect allegedly threw Molotov cocktails—adding an unsettling layer to an already tense political climate.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing questions about Labour's defence spending plans as the government prepares to announce new submarine construction. While dodging a firm timeline for hitting the 3% GDP defence target, Starmer emphasized Labour's commitment to reducing child poverty—a signature achievement of previous Labour governments. The strategic defence review launch in Glasgow hints at upcoming military investments, even as Starmer carefully navigates welfare policy questions about child benefits and pensioner eligibility.

A Ukrainian delegation has arrived in Istanbul for a second round of peace talks with Russian officials, following a reported Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airbases in Siberia. Ukraine claims the strike destroyed at least 13 military planes and damaged others, escalating tensions even as diplomatic efforts continue.

China is calling out the U.S. for what it sees as a breach of their trade détente, accusing Washington of overstepping with new restrictions on AI chip exports and threats to cancel student visas. Beijing claims these moves undermine the fragile truce on tariffs between the two economic giants.

Editor’s Note: Tensions between the U.S. and China aren’t cooling off anytime soon. This latest spat highlights how tech and education—two areas deeply intertwined with national security and economic competition—are becoming new battlegrounds. If these accusations escalate, we could see more tit-for-tat policies that strain global trade and academic exchanges even further.