Impeachment in the Philippines: Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp filed an answer to the impeachment articles, as the Senate impeachment court moves through the next procedural steps. Global tech policy: China tightened outbound investment rules for tech and sensitive goods, requiring prior authorization and banning certain technical training exports. AI + energy crunch: Google, European Energy Australia and AirTrunk plan a 25MW Mulwala solar farm to power data centers, signaling how AI growth may increasingly fund renewables. Health and inequality: UK researchers warn weight-loss drugs could widen health gaps if affordable healthy food and ongoing support aren’t built in. Public health campaigns: Qatar marked World No Tobacco Day with awareness efforts targeting misconceptions and encouraging tobacco-free lifestyles. Science in space: China announced plans to test “artificial human embryos” in space to compare early development with Earth-based growth. Arts and community: An Indigenous art submission call opened at Eastend Arts Center for a fall 2026 exhibition, while interactive floral installation “Bouquet” launched at Shops at Merrick Park. Sports: Texas Tech beat UCLA 8-7 in nine innings to advance in the Women’s College World Series.