The Taliban has introduced new laws in Kabul imposing stricter restrictions on Afghan women. The regulations, issued last month, prohibit women from speaking out, publicly reciting the Quran, or making eye contact with men outside their immediate family. Women are now required to cover their lower faces in addition to their head coverings. These measures formalize and intensify previous restrictions that were applied inconsistently. Enforcement of these laws has become more rigorous, especially in urban areas where restrictions were previously less strict. Afghan women report a significant increase in enforcement, leading to a more severe impact on their daily lives and freedoms.

A major court case in the US starts Monday to decide the future of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire and a £14.9bn family trust. The 93-year-old Murdoch is facing off against his eldest children over control of News Corp and Fox News. The dispute centers on Murdoch's wish to amend a 1999 family trust to ensure his son Lachlan gains control without his siblings' interference. The Murdoch family, known for inspiring the TV series Succession, has remained tight-lipped about the show. Murdoch's two younger children, Grace and Chloe, have no voting rights under the current trust agreement.

Rapper and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been arrested by federal agents following a sealed indictment filed by the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The charges reportedly involve allegations of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and illegal narcotics and firearms distribution. Investigators had previously interviewed multiple individuals connected to the case. Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, expressed disappointment with the prosecution, stating that Combs has cooperated fully with authorities and voluntarily relocated to New York in anticipation of the charges. Agnifilo urged the public to withhold judgment, emphasizing that Combs looks forward to clearing his name in court.

Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was charged with federal gun crimes after an apparent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. Routh, a convicted felon, was arrested after hiding for 12 hours near Trump's Florida golf course. The charges include possession of a firearm with an obstructed serial number. This marks the second reported attempt on Trump’s life in two months, sparking concerns over presidential candidate security. US President Joe Biden has called for enhanced Secret Service resources to protect candidates. Routh had previously been linked to disruptive activities in Ukraine, according to reports.

Ukraine and Russia exchanged 206 prisoners in a major swap on Saturday, with each country releasing 103 captives. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy credited the swap to his forces' recent incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, which boosted negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates. The released Ukrainians included 82 soldiers and 21 officers, held since the war's early months. Among them were 23 members of the Azov Brigade, who fought in Mariupol. The swap marks the third exchange since Ukraine's cross-border incursion, as Kyiv continues efforts to return captured soldiers.

Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of inciting violence against him through their "highly inflammatory language." Trump's remarks followed a second assassination attempt, this time in West Palm Beach, Florida, where a gunman, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was arrested near Trump's golf club with an AK-47. Trump claimed Routh acted based on the "rhetoric" of Democrats. The suspect had social media posts echoing Biden and Harris' anti-Trump sentiments. Trump warned that Biden and Harris are the real "threat to democracy," accusing them of attempting to destroy the country "from within."

Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old man detained in connection with an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, revealed plans to recruit Afghan soldiers to fight for Ukraine against Russia. He made these remarks in a 2023 interview with The New York Times. Routh, who has a lengthy criminal record, was arrested after being spotted by Secret Service at a Trump golf course. This was the second attempt on Trump’s life in two months, following an earlier attack during a July rally in Pennsylvania.

Donald Trump, the former US President and Republican candidate, vowed to "never surrender" after surviving a second assassination attempt. While golfing at his Florida course, Trump was targeted by Ryan Wesley Routh, who fired multiple shots. Trump praised the Secret Service and law enforcement for their swift response, ensuring his safety. He thanked supporters and vowed to keep fighting for Americans. President Biden and VP Harris were briefed on the incident. This follows a previous attempt on Trump's life in July. Trump's security has been significantly increased since then.

Elon Musk has removed a post joking about why there were "no" attempts to kill US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. This followed backlash after a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Musk's post came after Trump was targeted by a shooter at a Florida golf club on Sunday. The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was later arrested. In response to the criticism, Musk said, “Just because I say something to a group and they laugh doesn’t mean it's going to be all that hilarious as a post.”

The Ukrainian Foreign Legion and Azov Brigade denied any connection to Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Florida. Despite claims and videos on social media, both groups confirmed Routh was never a member. The Ukrainian Foreign Legion stated that Routh had no ties to their unit, and the Azov Brigade dismissed reports linking him to a 2022 event supporting their Mariupol unit. They warned that these claims are part of Russian propaganda. Routh had publicly expressed support for Ukraine and claimed to have recruited Afghan soldiers for the conflict.