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The Wall Street Journal reports that Donald Trump's plan to host the G-20 with Vladimir Putin in attendance would make it one of the most dramatic summit gatherings in modern history. The prospect of the Russian president joining leaders at a US-hosted G-20 is drawing intense attention as observers weigh the diplomatic implications of such a line-up.

South Africa beat Australia to seal the one-day international series, powered by centuries from David Miller and Temba Bavuma. The deciding match, played as the traditional Pink Day ODI, saw Australia fall short in their chase. Fans across India, the US, Britain and Australia are following the result as one of the biggest cricket stories of the day.

Bill Gates said creating a global framework for artificial intelligence would be more difficult than negotiating the nuclear arms limitations of the Cold War era. He argued that AI's rapid spread among companies and governments, and the difficulty of verifying its development, make international agreement far harder than the nuclear treaties that shaped the 20th century. His remarks add to a growing debate over how the world should govern increasingly powerful AI systems.

Switzerland is debating a vote on its longstanding policy of neutrality, a move with potential consequences for its relationship with NATO and Russia. Observers are weighing whether a shift could open the door to closer defence cooperation with Western allies, or prompt pushback from Moscow, which has long criticised Swiss moves toward the West. The debate touches on Switzerland's centuries-old tradition of staying out of military alliances, renewed by the war in Ukraine.

Kusal Mendis scored a century and Dunith Wellalage took three wickets as Sri Lanka beat England to level their 2026 ODI series. The win keeps the tour alive heading into the decider, with Mendis' innings and Wellalage's bowling spell drawing praise from cricket fans and commentators across both countries.

A US panel has called for new security reforms to mark 25 years since the September 11 attacks. The recommendations come as the United States reassesses its counterterrorism posture a quarter-century after 9/11 reshaped American security policy. Details of the panel's specific proposals have not yet been widely reported, but the anniversary timing is drawing attention to ongoing gaps in homeland security.

Reports say White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller is deeply focused on a little-known immigration rule dating from the 1800s, which the Trump administration has put into practice. The rule is being used as part of the administration's broader hardline immigration agenda, and coverage has drawn large public attention as critics question the revival of antiquated law to justify modern enforcement.

IBM says one of its quantum computers finished a calculation in 19 seconds that it estimates would take a conventional supercomputer around a century to complete. The claim, reported by ScienceAlert, is being circulated as a striking illustration of quantum advantage, though independent verification of the benchmark and how it was measured has not yet been established.

Manchester City's legal fight with the Premier League over its financial rules continues to be described as sport's 'trial of the century'. The Athletic profiles the lawyers on both sides of the dispute, which centres on the league's associated party transaction regulations and allegations City breached financial fair play rules. City has denied wrongdoing throughout. The case is widely seen as a landmark test of how far football authorities can regulate club finances.

Zimbabwe and the West Indies are trading results in their cricket fixtures. Zimbabwe pulled off a stunning win thanks to an all-round performance from Gwanzura, while West Indies replied emphatically in another match, with Hayley Matthews' record century setting up a big victory over Zimbabwe. The back-and-forth results have kept fans and cricket media closely following the series.

South Africa and Australia are meeting in a one-day international series drawing attention worldwide. Australia posted 322 after Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh hit fifties, with Pat Cummins returning to the side. Earlier, David Miller and Temba Bavuma struck centuries as South Africa won a match and the series, while Corbin Bosch led a bid for a record chase. Fans are also recalling the famous 2006 ODI between the two teams.

Swiss voters have rejected a referendum proposal that would have imposed tighter rules on the country's long-standing neutrality, according to Al Jazeera. The vote means Switzerland's neutral stance, which has shaped its foreign policy for centuries, will not be further constrained by law. The outcome matters amid ongoing debate in Europe over whether neutral states should take clearer positions on the war in Ukraine and broader security questions.

South Africa defeated Australia by 32 runs in the second one-day international to clinch the series. Centuries from David Miller and Temba Bavuma set up the victory, giving the Proteas an unassailable lead over their visitors. The two teams are using the series as key preparation ahead of upcoming major ICC tournaments.

Munich has been chosen as Germany's candidate city to host the Olympic Games, with the bid targeting 2036, 2040 or 2044. The German Olympic Sports Confederation's decision puts Munich forward for one of three future summer Games. A 2036 Games in Germany would carry historical weight, arriving a century after the 1936 Berlin Olympics held under the Nazi regime.

The New York Times has ranked Breaking Bad as the best television series of the 21st century, placing the Bryan Cranston-led crime drama at the top of its list. The ranking has sparked debate among viewers and critics, many weighing in on whether the AMC series deserves the honor over other acclaimed shows of the era.

Tennessee is preparing to carry out the execution of a woman, which would be the first execution of a female inmate in the state in roughly two centuries. The case is drawing attention to the death penalty in Tennessee and how rarely women face execution in the United States. Details of the inmate's identity, her crime, and any pending appeals have not been included in initial reports.

Sri Lanka have fought back to level their one-day international series with England after defending 322 in a thriller at Headingley, despite a brave century from Jos Buttler. Buttler was injured during his knock, and his efforts could not prevent Sri Lanka's win. Attention now turns to the decisive third ODI at The Oval, with fans following live scores, ball-by-ball commentary and match scorecards.

Switzerland is set to hold a referendum on adopting a stricter form of neutrality, a move that would limit the country's flexibility in foreign and security policy. The vote touches a core question of Swiss identity, as the country has maintained neutrality for centuries while recently aligning more closely with European sanctions regimes. Debate centers on whether tighter neutrality rules would protect Swiss independence or isolate it diplomatically.

A fragment of the world's oldest known peace treaty has been discovered in Turkey. The text is associated with the Egyptian-Hittite treaty of Kadesh from the 13th century BCE, between Pharaoh Ramses II and the Hittite king Hattusili III. Reports describe the find as traces of peace diplomacy thousands of years old, and the discovery is drawing interest for what it reveals about early international diplomacy.

A new piece traces the long history of artists struggling to control their own work, connecting early 20th-century blues singer Ma Rainey's battles with record labels to today's conflicts over artificial intelligence. The article argues that generative AI, which trains on artists' work without consent, is the latest chapter in an old dispute over who owns and profits from creative output. It highlights how technology repeatedly outpaces artists' ability to protect their rights.