Global focus splits between US-Iran nuclear progress, violent crackdowns, Epstein-linked probes and Russia edging back into Paralympic sport.
US mourns Jesse Jackson as Black political power, Trump diplomacy and Capitol security all come under scrutiny.
Markets weigh Iran-driven oil slide, Walmart's trillion-dollar test, deep Santos layoffs and a big takeover push for BlueScope.
Researchers debate sovereign launch ambitions, AI's ownership of discoveries, the value of curiosity, and strange fossils and viruses.
A measles outbreak at Florida's Ave Maria University highlights lingering vaccination gaps on US campuses.
Stars clash with Berlinale over Gaza, Cardi B and Radcliffe light up stages, while Shia LaBeouf's arrest and Wiseman tributes make waves.
Sport faces MLBPA upheaval, racist abuse claims against Vinicius, Olympic drama over Epstein ties, and Tiger Woods' captaincy decision.