PoliticsIndia’s so-called “cockroach” movement began as satire but now wants to be treated seriously. Thousands of protesters in New Delhi were met with police tear gas and beatings a day earlier. The demonstrators are refusing to leave their protest site in the city. They say they will remain there until their demands are addressed. The protests have also prompted a political response.
PoliticsRahul Gandhi, the leader of India’s opposition party, has been detained by security forces. He was leading a sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence in New Delhi. The protest opposed a crackdown on student demonstrations. Shujaat Ali Quadri, chairperson of the Muslim Students Organisation of India, is also providing further comment on the situation.
SportsSingapore’s lawn bowlers are preparing to make their international debut at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The sport will be staged indoors for the first time at the event. With the streamlined competition offering only four medal events, the players are using overseas training to adjust. They also hope their participation will encourage more young people to take up lawn bowls.
SocietyFrance’s two parliamentary chambers are expected to give final approval to legislation barring children under 15 from social media. The measure comes amid growing concern about the mental health of young people. If enacted, France would follow Australia’s example. Australia introduced the world’s first ban for under-16s in December, covering platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube. The French legislation is presented as a measure that must deliver results.
EconomyThe Rapid Transit System Link between Singapore and Johor Bahru is scheduled to open next year. Experts say businesses near Singapore’s side of the Causeway will need to innovate and work with partners to remain competitive as more shoppers travel to Johor Bahru. Suggested responses include collaborating with Malaysian firms, developing new business concepts and offering additional services. Analysts expect price differences to remain at first, but say growing demand in Johor Bahru could eventually narrow the gap.
TechA federal judge has approved Anthropic’s $1.5 billion class-action settlement. Ongoing conflicts also influenced discussions at the Farnborough Airshow. The event is among the world’s largest gatherings focused on aerospace and defense. The roundup highlights these and other leading stories from the technology sector.
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CultureOprah Winfrey says she is expanding “The Oprah Podcast.” Beginning Tuesday, the show will release two new episodes each week. In an interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King, Oprah discussed why she made the change and offered more insight into the guests who have appeared on the program. She also disclosed which guest she considers the best she has ever had on the podcast.
WorldThe latest flashpoint in the South China Sea has led both China and the Philippines to summon each other’s ambassadors. A scuffle near the Second Thomas Shoal is also weighing on the ASEAN meeting in Manila. The Philippines, which chairs the bloc, is nevertheless sticking to a diplomatic line. It says continued cooperation remains a strategic necessity. The tensions have added pressure to a gathering focused on regional engagement.
HealthFormer CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield discusses a nationwide cyclospora outbreak reportedly connected to Taylor Farms lettuce from Central Mexico. The report says the Food and Drug Administration is maintaining its position on the contaminated lettuce outbreak despite a false-positive result. The episode has drawn attention to the reported nationwide spread and the suspected link to the produce supplier. Redfield addresses the outbreak as the investigation remains under scrutiny.
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WorldUS equity futures moved higher as chipmakers extended their rebound. US-Iran strikes continued for a tenth straight day while mediators worked to revive a truce. State Street’s Marvin Loh discussed the volatility facing markets in the current environment. At the Farnborough International Air Show, Bloomberg’s Guy Johnson spoke with Lockheed Martin’s Orlando Sanchez about global defense spending. The program also opened with Asian stocks rising after three days of declines.
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PoliticsDemocratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has agreed to begin national talks with political opponents. The decision comes as his administration faces growing political pressure over a proposal to amend the constitution. The commitment to an open dialogue represents a significant political move in the country. Civil society groups have been urging the authorities to hold a national dialogue for more than a year.
WorldA US court has sentenced Mexican drug boss Ismael Zambada to life in prison. Known as “El Mayo,” Zambada accepted a plea deal last year. He acknowledged smuggling millions of kilograms of cocaine over several decades while leading the Sinaloa Cartel. He was arrested in New Mexico in 2024. The report comes from Mexico City.
WorldClashes erupted in the Italian city of Bologna between security personnel and protesters. Demonstrators took to the streets to demand accountability after a man died while being detained by police. The incident has drawn comparisons with the murder of George Floyd in the United States. Some of the images may be disturbing to viewers.
PoliticsNicaragua’s long-serving president, Daniel Ortega, said the Central American country will no longer conduct elections. The move would eliminate the possibility of an electoral challenge when his term ends next year. It would also further entrench the rule Ortega shares with his wife. His statement points to a continued tightening of political control in Nicaragua.
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WorldYemen’s Houthis have announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, threatening the Red Sea export route and opening another front in the U.S.-Iran war. Oil prices have not surged despite what is described as one of the largest supply shocks in history. In India, thousands marched to demand the education minister’s resignation in what was billed as the biggest confrontation yet involving the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party. Taco Bell is also facing a wave of lawsuits after contaminated lettuce sickened thousands and sent more than 100 people to hospital.
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EconomyUK government bonds moved only slightly as investors waited for further policy details from new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Weak economic data reduced expectations that interest rates would rise. Burnham later appointed former Defense Secretary John Healey as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Healey has argued for higher military spending, yet markets broadly regard him as a safe pair of hands because of his previous Treasury experience. Investors were assessing the implications as European markets opened.
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SocietyThe 46 children and teachers abducted in Nigeria’s southwestern Oyo state on May 15 were rescued and returned to their families on July 10. Since the dramatic kidnapping of Chibok schoolgirls in 2014, schools across Nigeria have faced repeated waves of mass abductions. Around 27% of Nigerian children are out of school, among the highest rates worldwide. The danger of kidnapping has become one of the major barriers preventing children from pursuing their education.
TechPeople use their phones every day to buy groceries, ride buses and pay for coffee, but storing sensitive financial and personal information on a device raises questions about safety. Consumer Reports’ Lisa Gill examines the risks of digital wallets and offers advice for making them more secure. The program also looks at Gill’s testing of wallet apps and whether these tools are designed to conceal spending habits. It considers what a cashless world means for people without digital-wallet technology.
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EconomyEconomist Nicholas Stern made the financial case for stopping global warming 20 years ago. Since then, temperatures have continued to rise, but green energy has become cheaper. Speaking to Peter Thal Larsen on The Big View, Stern argues that the investments needed to address climate change can also strengthen economic growth. He presents the transition as beneficial both to the economy and to the planet.
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WorldThe United States launched another wave of strikes against Iran, extending the attacks into a 10th consecutive day. President Donald Trump had said Iran would “pay” for the deaths of US troops. The strikes continued as mediators worked to revive talks. Bloomberg’s European morning program also highlighted Andy Burnham’s surprise decision involving Chancellor Healey, alongside overnight market developments from the US and Asia and issues relevant to European investors.
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PoliticsNew UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled his cabinet on his first day in office. The reshuffle includes the surprise appointment of John Healey as chancellor. Shabana Mahmood is staying in her role at the Home Office. Ed Miliband is moving to become foreign secretary. The announcements outline the team Burnham has assembled, including ministers who have been promoted and others who have been dismissed.
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WorldThe US military says it has carried out strikes on Iran for a tenth night in a row, hitting command centers and air-defense systems. The attacks follow Donald Trump’s promise of retaliation after at least three American soldiers were killed. The bombing campaign now appears to be spreading beyond the areas targeted in earlier days. Al Jazeera reports that the operation is expanding geographically as the strikes continue.
WorldThe United States struck Iranian targets after President Donald Trump said Tehran would “pay” for killing three US soldiers. Iran, in turn, attacked US military sites in Kuwait and Jordan. Mediators are working to revive a truce after the accord reached on June 17 unraveled. The exchanges mark a sharp escalation between Washington and Tehran while diplomatic efforts continue.
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WorldLebanese President Joseph Aoun has arrived in Washington for what is described as a historic meeting with US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Diplomatic efforts are focused on security arrangements in southern Lebanon. The discussions include proposed security “pilot zones” intended to strengthen the Lebanese government’s control over national security. Rubio said Washington wants Lebanon’s government to be the sole authority responsible for security.