Carlsen wins Esports World Cup chess title in Paris undefeated

A child in New York has died from measles, marking the state’s first fatal measles case in 30 years. The death highlights growing public health risks from measles outbreaks and the importance of vaccination.

The UK plans to double the waiting period for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers. The change affects migrants’ path to settled status and could have wide implications for immigration and labor policy.

Disney is expected to lay off thousands of employees in its biggest round of job cuts this year, according to Variety. The cuts at a major entertainment company signal continued cost-cutting across the media industry and will affect a large number of workers.

Reddit argued that Australia rushed through an “ill-thought-out” ban on under-16s using social media as its High Court challenge began. The case tests a landmark law that could reshape age verification and minors’ access to platforms. Its outcome could set a precedent for similar restrictions worldwide.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is travelling to Berlin for an unannounced meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The talks come as Kyiv seeks continued European military and financial support amid ongoing negotiations over the war with Russia. Germany is one of Ukraine's largest backers, so the visit signals coordination on aid and diplomacy.