OpenAI-US Dealmaking: OpenAI is reportedly considering offering the US government a 5% stake as Washington pressures AI firms and the White House seeks a smoother political relationship. UK Forced Adoption Apology: Keir Starmer is issuing a formal government apology for decades of forced adoptions, with lawmakers pushing for ongoing support for survivors. Immigration & Deportation Fight: UK officials say they’re “looking at every route” to deport a Rochdale grooming-gang leader despite legal barriers tied to Commonwealth residency rules. Taiwan Deterrence: A top US diplomat urged Taiwan to build a “hornet’s nest” of drones—air, surface and subsurface—to deter China. EU Sanctions After Kyiv Strike: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says more sanctions will target firms backing Russia’s military industry after a major Kyiv attack. Ghana-South Africa Dispute: South Africa challenges Ghana’s account of a fatal shooting, citing police findings that point to a workplace attack unrelated to protests. Nepal Land Rights & Women’s Transit: Nepal begins distributing land ownership certificates in Bardiya and plans the “Blue Bus” free service for women starting July 17 in Kathmandu Valley. Ghana Flood Project Blame: Ghana’s Francis Asenso-Boakye blames government fiscal restrictions for stalling World Bank-funded flood mitigation under GARID. AI for Arabic Governance: Inception42 launches “Seraj,” an Arabic-focused AI model aimed at government and enterprise use. UK Prison Reform: The UK’s Sentencing Act implementation is set to shift more offenders to community management, raising concerns about repeat offending. India Industrial Policy: India approves Faze Three under the PLI scheme for technical textiles, tied to incremental sales and a planned Rs 100 crore investment.