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Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tchiani, who seized power in the 2023 coup, has cut ties with Western partners including the United States and France and brought in Russian forces to provide his personal security and support combat operations. The shift marks another step in the Sahel's drift away from traditional Western partners toward Moscow, and is drawing amused and critical reactions online.

India has proposed banning junk food sales in school canteens and within 50 metres of schools, aiming to curb rising obesity and diabetes among children. The move, reported by Reuters, would restrict children's access to unhealthy snacks around school premises and reflects growing official concern over diet-related health problems among young Indians.

The Council of the European Union has decided to extend the mandate of EUBAM Rafah, the EU Border Assistance Mission at the Rafah crossing point, until 30 June 2027. The announcement was made by the European External Action Service. The mission concerns the monitoring of the crossing between Gaza and Egypt, and the extension signals continued EU commitment to a border presence in the region.

Former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe and other experts warn that while being hit by falling space debris remains less likely than a lightning strike, those odds are shifting as more objects reenter the atmosphere. They argue governments and companies should be required to use materials that fully burn up on reentry, raising concerns about the growing risk of space junk to people on the ground.

Trade between Egypt and Israel rose sharply in June, even as the war in Gaza continues. The figures point to continued economic ties between the two countries despite public tension over the conflict and regional pressure to cut links. Observers are weighing what the sustained commerce means for Egyptian-Israeli relations and Egypt's regional standing.

A new migrant report covering Libya for May and June 2026 has been published, documenting the situation of migrants in the country. Libya remains a key transit point for people attempting to reach Europe, and periodic reports track arrivals, detentions and living conditions. Aid groups and officials use these findings to assess protection needs and respond to ongoing concerns about the treatment of migrants there.

A debate is resurfacing over the scientific validity of shaken baby syndrome diagnoses, with critics arguing courts have convicted caregivers on evidence that may not meet modern scientific standards. The discussion centers on whether legal precedent, rather than rigorous science, has shaped how the diagnosis is accepted in courtrooms, raising concerns about wrongful convictions and the reliability of medical testimony in child abuse cases.

A Pennsylvania junior military college could be forced to move its campus to Oklahoma, according to public radio reporting on the institution's future. The story raises questions about what pressures might push the school out of state and what the move would mean for students, staff and the local community.

The 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games are being highlighted in coverage of upcoming youth athletics events, with the multi-sport competition for young athletes promoted across sports media. Details on host city, dates and qualifying standards remain limited in available coverage, but interest is building among athletes, families and coaches tracking the junior Olympic calendar ahead of the 2026 edition.