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The UN Security Council faces a Saturday deadline to renew the arms embargo on Darfur, Sudan, which would otherwise expire. German daily taz highlights the stakes, with discussion pointing to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the United Arab Emirates' alleged role, and the war's spillover into Libya, Colombia and beyond. Commenters warn that letting the embargo lapse would further fuel the conflict.

Jalen Duren's stalled contract extension talks with the Detroit Pistons are drawing a blunt assessment from figures around the NBA, with commentators weighing in on how the standoff could affect the young center's role and value. The debate centres on what Duren is worth and how hard the Pistons should push before the deadline.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted that Iran's economy will have 'nothing' left within two weeks, a stark assessment amid escalating economic pressure on Tehran. The remark, picked up by major outlets including Yahoo News, signals continued American confidence that sanctions and financial isolation are rapidly choking Iran's economy.

A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, warning Attorney General Pam Bondi that contempt charges could follow if the department continues to withhold them. The order describes contempt as 'premature' for now, but signals the court is losing patience with the DOJ's stalling on the disclosures.

A federal judge has ordered the White House to respond by 12:30 PM regarding its non-compliance with a court order concerning press access. The deadline sets up a rapid test of whether the administration will follow the ruling, and the development is drawing wide attention as a fresh clash between the courts and the executive branch over press freedom.

South Korean golf star Tom Kim will go straight from the Presidents Cup to the Asian Games, where a gold medal could earn him an exemption from mandatory military service. South Korean men must serve roughly 18-21 months, and athletes who win major international titles can be spared, making the Hangzhou Games a high-stakes event for the young golfer.

CodeSupply has announced a research and development grant program aimed at improving security in open-source software. The announcement was published via fundsforNGOs, a grants and funding news outlet for nonprofit organisations. Details on grant amounts, eligibility and deadlines have not been made available beyond the announcement itself. Open-source security remains a growing concern following a series of high-profile vulnerabilities, making dedicated funding for the topic notable.

The European Commission has launched action against member states that have failed to implement EU directives on time, opening infringement procedures against governments lagging behind on transposing EU law into national legislation. The move highlights ongoing friction between Brussels and national capitals over compliance deadlines and the pace at which agreed rules are put into effect.

Efforts to advance the Pentagon budget have stalled, with extensive discussion but no concrete progress in Congress. Lawmakers and defense officials continue to debate spending priorities, but no agreement or legislative action has emerged. The deadlock leaves defense funding plans unresolved as deadlines approach.

The European Commission has launched action against member states to ensure EU directives are transposed into national law completely and on time. The move is part of the Commission's routine enforcement role, aiming to guarantee that agreed EU rules take effect uniformly across the bloc, though details of which countries or directives are targeted were not specified.