Former NBA star Lamar Odom attends Trump cryptocurrency gala amid protests
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/former-nba-star-lamar-odom-attends-trump-cryptocurrency-gala-amid-protests

Two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom was one of many crypto investors who attended President Donald Trump's meme coin event on Thursday in Virginia.

By Dawn's Early Light: Battles Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will face in the Senate
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dawns-early-light-battles-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-face-senate

As President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' passes in the House, it is sent to the Senate where Senate Republicans and Democrats each try to rally their own sides to either support or reject the bill.

Spoil your graduate with these gifts
https://www.foxnews.com/deals/luxury-graduation-gifts

Make their milestone memorable with 10 indulgent gifts that celebrate their success—in style.

Dems call budget bill ‘bureaucratic water torture’ as GOP ‘glad to have the ball in our court’
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dems-call-budget-bill-bureaucratic-water-torture-gop-glad-have-ball-our-court

Republicans defend budget legislation as economic plan to make life more affordable amid fierce partisan battle over social program cuts

'SC heavily CJI-centric': Justice Oka says court's 'image must change'
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-heavily-cji-centric-justice-as-oka-says-top-courts-image-must-change/articleshow/121367850.cms

In his farewell address, Justice Abhay S Oka critiqued the Supreme Court's 'Chief Justice-centric' administration, advocating for a more democratic approach and greater use of technology in case listing. He also highlighted the urgent need to address the massive backlog of cases in the apex court and the neglect of trial courts, emphasizing joint efforts from the bar and bench.

Sikkim: Army officer dies rescuing fellow soldier from mountain stream
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sikkim-army-officer-dies-rescuing-fellow-soldier-from-mountain-stream/articleshow/121368466.cms

Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari of the Sikkim Scouts tragically died in North Sikkim while rescuing a fellow soldier, Agniveer Stephan Subba, from a dangerous mountain stream. Despite successfully saving Subba with the help of Naik Pukar Katel, Lt. Tiwari was swept away by the strong current. "His sacrifice has been hailed nationwide. He stands as a symbol of courage and selflessness,” the defence statement said.

Several people injured in knife attack in Germany
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/several-people-injured-in-knife-attack-at-railway-station-in-germany/articleshow/121368359.cms

Elon Musk's DOGE team may be using Grok chatbot ‘without approval’
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/elon-musks-doge-team-may-be-using-customised-version-of-grok-chatbot-without-approval/articleshow/121367804.cms

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is under scrutiny for allegedly using a customized version of the Grok chatbot to analyze US government data without proper authorization. This has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, data security breaches, and unfair competitive advantages for Musk's AI ventures. Homeland Security denies pushing employees to use Grok.

'Objective to attack our prosperity, progress and morale': India slams Pak at UN
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/objective-to-attack-our-prosperity-progress-and-morale-india-slams-pakistan-for-sponsoring-cross-border-terrorism/articleshow/121368470.cms

Teenagers admit machete murder of boy, 14, on bus
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy75nzk4y1vo

Kelyan Bokassa was attacked on a double-decker bus in south-east London, suffering a severed artery.

Jittery Labour MPs divided over benefits cuts
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3q7584v07o

Labour MPs are debating the party's values as they decide whether to back welfare cuts worth £5bn a year.

Faisal Islam: Trump's tariff plans could spark global economic shock
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czr86m8mvrmo

The move threatens significant volatility in the coming weeks, ahead of a crucial G7 summit in Canada next month.

Chaos spreads as desperate Gazans wait for food to arrive
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2ekv9ez43o

Lawlessness is stopping food from reaching people, while a clash at an aid convoy last night turned deadly.

Leclerc fastest but cautious about Monaco chances
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cx2rj2x58r4o

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc heads McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday practice at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Stokes and Bennett shine before Zimbabwe follow on
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c249zp03ml8o

Ben Stokes hints at a return to his best and Brian Bennett strikes a sparkling century before England make Zimbabwe follow on on the second day at Trent Bridge.

Billy Joel cancels tour after brain condition diagnosis
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2q95d4wy1o

Doctors have told the veteran US singer to stop performing as he recovers from the rare condition.

Legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2exym29pdo

He was known for dramatic and unflinching black-and-white images of hardship, conflict and natural beauty.

British woman held in Sri Lanka on drug offences
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy6gq0l5dgo

Charlotte May Lee, 21, from south London, denies knowing drugs were in her suitcase.

'It's dehumanising': Harvard's foreign students reel from Trump administration ban
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2k0pl3ex7o

Harvard has around 6,800 foreign students currently - a third are from China, and more than 700 are Indian.

Watch officer of ship that crashed into garden fell asleep, police say
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e6jp6z6lgo

Police say the ship's watch officer admitted to being asleep during the incident in Norway.