Health Policy Clash: Australia’s veterans are pushing back hard over a new cap on allied health spending, arguing the budget overhaul leaves them stranded when they need care most. Health in the Spotlight: Former Pakistan president Arif Alvi says Imran Khan’s medical reports are “alarming,” citing stress, heart concerns and calling for hospital transfer. Tech & Competition: The US FTC is investigating Epic Systems over how it grants or restricts access to health data, adding pressure to a sector already facing antitrust fights. AI & Government: South Korea eliminated Motif Technologies from its sovereign AI competition, narrowing “Dokpamo” to three finalists. Global Economy & Energy: BHP’s earnings beat expectations as copper prices stay high, while South Africa’s Proconics backs long-duration CO2 energy storage for round-the-clock renewables. Science & Daily Life: A US study links major music album releases and streaming spikes with short-term increases in fatal crashes, raising new concerns about smartphone distraction. Culture & Community: Sydney’s small live-music venues are closing rapidly, squeezing the pipeline for emerging artists. Art & Crime: Four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a Sicilian museum, with officials hinting at organized-crime involvement.