Thousands of students protest in Serbia against violation of civil rights, spy agency crackdown

Corals at the Ningaloo Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site, have experienced mass bleaching due to a "marine heatwave," threatening the biodiversity and coastal protection they provide. BBC's Katy Watson visited the remote Western Australian reef to explore potential solutions for restoring the damaged coral ecosystem. Want More Context? 🔎

Columbia University has agreed to pay $200 million to the Trump administration over allegations it failed to protect Jewish students during protests on campus, with the settlement leading to the reinstatement of previously frozen federal grants. The agreement includes reforms to campus policies and appoints an independent monitor, though Columbia asserts it does not admit wrongdoing. Want More Context? 🔎

Five Australian women have won the right to sue Qatar Airways after a court overturned a previous dismissal of their case, stemming from a traumatic incident in October 2020 where they were strip-searched by armed guards at Doha Airport following the discovery of an abandoned newborn. They claim damages for mental health impacts, including PTSD, and the court deemed the legal complexities of the Montreal Convention warranted further examination before dismissal. Want More Context? 🔎

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa conveyed to Chinese leader Xi Jinping that EU-China relations are at an "inflection point" due to trade imbalances and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. Both sides emphasized the need for mutual solutions to longstanding issues as the summit marks 50 years of EU-China relations, overshadowed by tensions over trade and geopolitical concerns. Want More Context? 🔎

Humans are healthier and living longer but are facing declining fertility rates and shrinking populations in many countries, as discussed by Gideon Rachman with demographer Nicholas Eberstadt. They explore the impact of smartphones on fertility, the challenges of elder care, and potential solutions like migration. Want More Context? 🔎

A gunman ambushed two Ohio police officers during lunch in Lorain, injuring them and a responding officer. The suspect, armed with multiple weapons, was shot and killed by police, while the injured officers were airlifted to a hospital for treatment; a motive for the attack remains unclear. Want More Context? 🔎