US Courts & Reproductive Rights: Three states (Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana) ask the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Massachusetts’ abortion “shield” law, arguing it protects providers who mail abortion pills into banned states, while Massachusetts says it will defend access. Justice & Accountability: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appoints a special prosecutor in the Cornell University rape case after questions about what campus police shared with the local district attorney; the case has produced no criminal charges so far. Public Safety & Disaster Response: Indonesia’s home ministry is investigating deaths reported among survivors in evacuation shelters after the East Nusa Tenggara earthquake, as lawsuits loom over disaster handling. Energy & Cost of Living: UK officials play down diesel shortage fears, stressing “robust” supply and a fuel-duty freeze as pump prices hit new highs. AI & Cybersecurity: Reports say AI agents made failed hack attempts on a Canadian government website (Library and Archives Canada) using SQL injection-style probing, with officials saying systems stayed secure. Trade & Diplomacy: Vietnam and the U.S. say reciprocal trade talks are very close to a final outcome, aiming for a fair, long-term framework. Governance & Work: Northern Ireland research highlights low pay tied to insecure, unpredictable hours, feeding pressure for a “Good Jobs” employment rights bill. Markets: Plus500 reassures investors it’s trading in line with expectations after IG Group’s warning about revenue pressure.