Key Developments

• Thousands protested in India over alleged voter list removals that critics say could benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, though the Election Commission denied the claims.
• The United States launched a federal AI task force called the Super Intelligence Force to maintain leadership in artificial intelligence, involving government and private sector cooperation.
• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced $1.5 billion in military and rebuilding aid for Ukraine and urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war.
• A major recall of over 122,000 cases of Gatorade was issued due to undeclared food colorings that may pose health risks.
• Elfyn Evans secured the World Rally Championship title after his main rival crashed in the final race, while Novak Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev to reach the China Open semifinals.
• A Russian lab worker died from plague exposure, highlighting ongoing outbreaks mapped by the World Health Organization across several continents.