- Hackers infiltrated France's tax agency in late June, stealing personal data from 678,000 taxpayers.
- A 2025 government policy labelling LGBTQ culture as a threat preceded 10 violent attacks on trans women in Indonesia between March and July.
- An inquiry into racism against First Nations Australians heard powerful testimony, yet dozens of invited officials and politicians declined to attend.
- Thirteen nations, including Pakistan and Turkey, joined Saudi Arabia's alliance to protect Red Sea shipping lanes threatened by Iran-backed Houthis.
- West Coast Eagles' AFLW partnership with a neurological health charity highlights that three in four Australians diagnosed with multiple sclerosis are female.
- Two toddlers suffered severe kidney damage from a petting farm visit; one child now faces permanent brain damage and potential transplant needs.
- Phil Jamieson, the 49-year-old frontman of Grinspoon, now regrets not prioritising fitness training during his younger years.
- Cassie Aldridge lost her job as a production manager at 2AY radio when Ace Radio Network replaced staff with artificial intelligence.
