Overview

• Cultural debates intensify in Germany as Rummelsnuff’s new album and the rollback of diversity programs provoke disputes over masculinity and genuine inclusion
• Opposition figure Sergej Tichanowski was freed after a five-year prison term, underscoring the resilience of Belarusian activists and the ongoing challenge to Lukashenko’s regime
• Uganda’s sudden loss of USAID funding has led to critical shortages of medicines and food, prompting warnings that longstanding health and relief initiatives are collapsing
• Advanced AI models now produce deepfake videos that evade standard detection methods, raising urgent concerns about misinformation and the need for stronger verification tools
• Germany’s women’s team clinched a 6-5 penalty-shootout win over France to reach the European Championship semifinals despite an early red card