International relations
Polish constitutional crisis, China–Poland relations, Poland–Romania relations
Polish Constitutional Tribunal crisis
Suspension of Bogdan Święczkowski
Polish ambassador to Romania Paweł Soloch and ambassador to China Jakub Kumoch resign from their positions in protest of the suspension of Polish Constitutional Tribunal president Bogdan Święczkowski. (Wiadomości in Polish)
Law and crime
Trafficking of Chinese nationals to scam centers abroad, Human trafficking in Madagascar
The Malagasy justice ministry reports that 13 Chinese-run scam centers linked to networks previously operating in Cambodia were dismantled and that 148 Chinese nationals were extradited to China. Officials say some African workers may have been trafficked and coerced into fraud. (AFP)
Politics and elections
2026 European unrest, Cost-of-living crisis
Youth-led protests are held across 34 cities in Germany. The protests are against the rising cost of living, education sector issues, and opposition to military conscription. (DW)
Protests are held across France for the third consecutive weekend. (France 24)
Sports
2026 Summer Youth Olympics
The 2026 Summer Youth Olympics opens in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first IOC event in Africa. (AFP via France 24)
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