Key Developments

• The Welsh government announced a 30 percent business rates cut for pubs, hotels, gyms, and other hospitality businesses with smaller properties starting in April 2027.
• Turkish authorities conducted raids on LGBTQ+ and HIV support groups, detaining dozens and shutting down offices and websites amid government claims of protecting families.
• Former CIA Director John Brennan was subpoenaed to testify in a Florida grand jury investigation into alleged conspiracies involving Obama and Biden administration officials.
• Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched Africa’s largest share sale by listing 4.1 billion shares of his Lagos refinery on the stock exchange.
• Video Assistant Referee officials were stood down from Premier League games after admitting a mistake in allowing a controversial Manchester City goal during the Manchester derby.
• A new student loan bill called the SIMPLE Act was introduced in Congress to help borrowers avoid default by automatically enrolling late payers into income-driven repayment plans.