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Meta has blocked President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's Facebook page and campaign advertisements just two weeks ahead of Brazil's election. The move, coming this close to a national vote, is drawing widespread attention and debate online, with commenters questioning why the platform took action against a sitting president's official channels during the critical final stretch of campaigning.

A new documentary about Elon Musk is reportedly being denied advertising on TikTok and X, according to a CBC report. The film's promoters say the platforms are refusing to run its promotional ads, while other major platforms such as YouTube and Meta were also named in the coverage. The reported refusals are drawing attention to how platforms handle ads for content critical of their own owners and executives, with Musk's ownership of X making the case especially charged.

Spanish sports media are debating Lamine Yamal as a serious contender for the Ballon d'Or. Sevilla sporting director Monchi publicly backed the Barcelona teenager, saying "he deserves it", while Mundo Deportivo argued the young winger has built a strong case for the award. Yamal himself shrugged off criticism surrounding his form and profile, saying "hate me or love me, I don't care". The discussion comes as speculation builds over this year's frontrunners.

France drew 1-1 with Italy in a UEFA Nations League group match, with Zidane's side missing Kylian Mbappé. Goal.com reports Zidane fielded an attacking trio led by Ousmane Dembélé, while Italian coach Mancini voiced concern over Moise Kean's fitness. Upamecano's performance drew criticism, and fans reportedly gave Zidane a warm reception.

The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for states to use the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of people registering to vote. Supporters say the ruling helps states ensure only eligible voters are on the rolls, while critics warn it could lead to wrongful purges of eligible voters and raises questions about the accuracy of federal immigration records used in election administration.

President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court for upholding birthright citizenship, saying 'too bad' about the ruling, and is pushing Congress to pass legislation ending the practice. The comments put immigration back at the center of political debate, with questions over whether any law could override the Constitution's 14th Amendment guarantee of citizenship to those born on US soil.

A man on trial for murder has had his AI-generated music played during court proceedings, drawing widespread attention online. Commentators are debating the unusual use of a defendant's own creative work in a courtroom setting, and what it says about AI-generated art, defendants' self-expression, and courtroom procedure. Reactions range from dark amusement to criticism of how courts are handling novel forms of digital media as evidence or character material.

The large robotic arm on the International Space Station, a critical tool for capturing cargo vehicles and supporting spacewalks, has reportedly stopped working. Engineers at NASA and its partners are expected to assess the fault and work on restoring the Canadarm2, which has been a workhorse of station operations for over two decades. Discussions are focused on what caused the failure and how operations might proceed without it.

Editorials from Bloomberg and other outlets are urging Congress to revise a US-Saudi nuclear agreement they describe as flawed. Critics argue the deal lacks sufficient safeguards against nuclear proliferation and fails to secure binding commitments that the technology will not be diverted toward weapons. The debate centers on whether lawmakers should tighten the terms before the pact advances.

An American-developed battery is being touted as a potential challenge to China's dominance of the electric vehicle supply chain. According to InsideEVs, the technology could reduce Western automakers' reliance on Chinese-made battery components, a growing strategic concern for the US and its allies as EV production scales up globally.

Gold-rich Nicaragua has awarded Chinese mining companies concessions covering roughly a tenth of the country's territory, according to a Financial Times report. The deals highlight the Ortega government's deepening embrace of Beijing, raising concerns among critics about sovereignty, environmental damage and how little local communities stand to gain from the country's mineral wealth.

The Kennedy Center failed to meet a deadline for removing President Trump's name from the institution, prompting the government to request a 12-hour extension. The dispute centers on the renaming of the Washington arts venue, which has drawn criticism from opponents of the move. Details about the legal basis for the deadline and what happens next remain limited.

Demonstrators gathered in Warsaw to protest the European Parliament's Chat Control 1.0 legislation, which would require scanning of private messages. Critics argue the measure threatens privacy and encryption, while supporters frame it as child protection policy. Opposition to the proposal continues to mobilise protests across EU member states.

Tensions in Madrid's regional politics are escalating as Más Madrid, whose ranks include politician Mar Espinar, and the PSOE face accusations of using the death of Maricarmen as a political weapon against regional president Isabel Ayuso. The report has drawn attention in Spain, fueling debate over how opposition parties are handling the case and whether criticism of the regional government has crossed into political opportunism.

The Supreme Court has revived a voter purge scheme backed by Donald Trump, according to Democracy Docket's breaking report. The ruling allows the purge effort to move forward, and voting rights advocates are sounding alarm over its potential impact on eligible voters ahead of elections. Critics describe the decision as a major setback for ballot access, while supporters view it as restoring state authority over election rolls.

Rahul Gandhi climbed over a police barricade during a protest by the INDIA opposition bloc, an act the Indian National Congress says shook the Modi government. Footage of the Congress leader vaulting the barrier has spread widely, drawing both praise from supporters who see it as defiance of heavy-handed policing and criticism from BJP figures dismissing it as political theatre.

Bernie Sanders, appearing on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, criticised Donald Trump for running political advertisements paid for with public money, accused him of ignoring the US Constitution, and raised concerns about the lack of laws governing artificial intelligence. The interview drew wide attention online, with viewers weighing in on Trump's conduct in office and the urgency of regulating A.I.

Several security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel, according to a report circulated widely among developers and security professionals. The findings are prompting discussion about patching, the responsible disclosure process, and which kernel versions are affected. Kernel flaws draw attention because Linux powers servers, cloud infrastructure, Android devices and countless embedded systems worldwide.

Friedrich Merz is trending in German coverage alongside a wider debate about Europe's approach to China. Reports highlight EU criticism of Chinese trade practices just ahead of important talks in Beijing, while the SPD, with Boris Pistorius making new demands, is positioning itself on key issues facing the government. Commentators are weighing how firmly Europe should respond to Beijing.