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A federal judge has deemed the Trump administration's deployment of California's National Guard to Los Angeles illegal, ordering the troops to be returned to Governor Gavin Newsom, who had not consented to the action. The administration has appealed the ruling, which followed California's lawsuit claiming that the protests in LA did not constitute a "rebellion" justifying federal troop deployment. More Context

Israel conducted a pre-emptive strike on Iran early on June 13, 2025, targeting nuclear sites in response to concerns over Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities. Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a state of emergency in Israel, while the U.S. denied involvement in the strikes, emphasizing Israel's right to self-defense amid rising tensions regarding Iran's potential nuclear weapon development. More Context

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government faces criticism for rapidly advancing Bill C-5 through the House of Commons, which would grant sweeping powers to approve major projects and dismantle trade barriers. Opposition leaders express concerns over insufficient consultation, while Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson defends the urgency, citing job losses amid a trade war. More Context

The Supreme Court of India has refused to quash a POCSO case against a suspended judicial officer accused of molesting his minor daughter over four years, from 2014 to 2018. The court, finding the allegations credible based on the daughter's statement, dismissed the officer's claims that the case was a tactic by his estranged wife amid ongoing domestic violence proceedings. More Context

Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has collapsed, significantly weakening Hezbollah and limiting its mobility in Lebanon, while Hamas's ability to launch attacks in Israel is nearly nonexistent despite ongoing conflict in Gaza. The remaining threats include a few Houthi missiles in Yemen and Iran's extensive arsenal of long-range ballistic missiles. More Context

Meta has invested $15 billion in data-labeling start-up Scale AI, doubling its valuation to $29 billion, while hiring co-founder Alexandr Wang to bolster its AI initiatives. The deal underscores the competitive landscape in AI development, as Meta aims to enhance its capabilities and ultimately achieve superintelligence, despite challenges with its current AI model performance. More Context