China aids Russia with intelligence in Ukraine conflict as global protests erupt against Gaza war and Poland heightens defense amid escalating tensions.

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In a series of significant geopolitical developments, China is reportedly providing Russia with intelligence on missile targets in Ukraine, intensifying the conflict as Poland scrambles jets in response to Russian drone and missile attacks on western Ukraine. Meanwhile, the U.S. faces domestic challenges, with President Trump considering a $10 billion bailout for farmers affected by his trade war, and the White House warning of mass layoffs amid a deepening government shutdown. Across Europe and the Middle East, mass protests from Amsterdam to Istanbul are denouncing Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting widespread international dissent. In other news, Iran's parliament has approved a currency redenomination, and French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a new cabinet, though questions about the government's stability remain.

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● Ukraine war briefing: China providing Russia with intelligence on missile targets, Ukrainian official claims (The Guardian)

● Trump considers massive bailout of at least $10 billion for American farmers hurt by his trade war (CNN)

● Mass protests from Amsterdam to Istanbul denounce Israel’s Gaza genocide (Al Jazeera)

● Hundreds of thousands protest in Amsterdam against Gaza war (Reuters)

● Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland scrambles jets as Putin bombards western Ukraine with drones and missiles (The Independent)

United States

● White House threatens mass layoffs amid deepening US government shutdown (Al Jazeera)

● Pritzker Says Federal Agents Are Trying to Make Chicago a ‘War Zone’ (The New York Times)

● Why Trump’s speech to US military top brass was such a disaster | Sidney Blumenthal (The Guardian)

● As Supreme Court returns, major tests ahead for Trump's presidential power - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos (Abc News Breaking News, Latest News And Videos)

● Trump federalizes the National Guard in Chicago, while troops arrive in Oregon - NPR (Npr)

● Trump authorises National Guard deployment to Chicago (BBC)

● Shutdown enters a new week with Congress still at odds over funding the government (CNN)

Africa

● Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire - AP News (Ap News)

● Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Are Set to Start in Egypt (The Wall Street Journal)

● CBN Governor flaunts benefits of reforms at Nigerian apex bank - APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine (Apanews Agence De Presse Africaine)

● Updates: Israel kills at least 24 in Gaza as negotiators head to Egypt (Al Jazeera)

● Raila Odinga breaking news today: ODM give updates on leader health status (BBC)

● Nairobi’s ‘Birdman’: Rescuing raptors on the streets of Kenya’s capital (Al Jazeera)

● Explore opportunities in mining not jobs abroad, minister tells Nigerian youths (Peoples Gazette Nigeria)

● Nigeria’s Central Bank to Draft New Crypto Regulations with SEC - CoinCentral (Coincentral)

● Magical Kenya Expo and Africa Tourism Forum Highlight Growth and Innovation in Africa’s Tourism Sector (Travel And Tour World)

● PZ Cussons Nigeria swings to $8.4mn profit in Q1 as asset sale boosts results - MarketScreener (Marketscreener)

Middle East

● Iran says nuclear cooperation with IAEA ‘no longer relevant’ (Al Jazeera)

● Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire - AP News (Ap News)

● Rubio says Gaza war has hurt Israel's global support. How has that played out at the UN? (Reuters)

● Iranian parliament approves currency redenomination (Reuters)

● Israel strikes Gaza, killing 24 before Egypt talks on Trump ceasefire plan (Al Jazeera)

● Donald Trump warns Iran over nuclear restart threat (The Jerusalem Post)

● Iran’s Oil Wealth Drained as Regime Faces Economic Collapse Under Renewed UN Sanctions - National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI (National Council Of Resistance Of Iran Ncri)

● Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector growth strongest in six months, PMI shows (Reuters)

Indo-Pacific

● BREAKING NEWS: Dollar jumps above 149 yen after Japan's ruling party leadership race - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS (Japan Wire By Kyodo News)

● How China is challenging Nvidia's AI chip dominance (BBC)

● Japan's Nikkei seen hitting new highs as yen, bonds sputter on Takaichi victory (Reuters)

● H-1B visa fee: India wants to lure back its best minds from the US, but it won't be easy (BBC)

● Parents see tragedy, not fault, in Indonesia school collapse (Al Jazeera)

● China threatened to retaliate against UK over foreign influence rules (The Guardian)

● Man arrested after at least 50 shots fired from Sydney flat injure bystanders and hit buildings and cars (The Guardian)

● China provides intelligence to Russia on Ukraine targets, Ukrainian intelligence says (Reuters)

● North Korea’s Kim vows additional military measures ahead of major parade (Al Jazeera)

● India probes possible cough syrup link to deaths of at least nine children (Al Jazeera)

● Australia to ink historic war pact - News.com.au (News Au)

Europe

● Macron Appoints French Cabinet, but Doubts Over Government’s Stability Persist (The New York Times)

● Georgian PM says protesters aimed to topple the government, accuses EU of meddling (Reuters)

● Macron loyalist picked to fix budget mess in new French government (Reuters)

● How Belgium tried (and failed) to spoil Pogačar’s day at Euro Champs (Escape Collective)

● ‘A collective anxiety attack’: the psychology of unexplained drone sightings across Europe (The Guardian)

● France’s new prime minister names a government that might not last long - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos (Abc News Breaking News, Latest News And Videos)

● UK police probe suspected arson attack on mosque as ‘hate crime’ (Al Jazeera)

● UK plans to cuts costs and delays in housing sales (Reuters)

● China threatened to retaliate against UK over foreign influence rules (The Guardian)

Latin America

• Trump says US hit ‘drug boat’ off Venezuela, vows land crackdown next (AJ)

• Global protests erupt over Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla (AJ)

• On our own territory' Colombia's last nomadic tribe fights to return home (AJ)

• Protesters rally for and against Ecuador’s president as emergency takes effect in 10 provinces (AP)

• Hurricane Priscilla forms in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico (AP)

• Mexico soccer star Omar Bravo arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse (AP)

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