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• Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
• Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record
• OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026
• Africa: TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round Second Leg Fixtures Provide Enticing Battles Across the Continent
• Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
• Federal Reserve Board – Agencies seek comment on proposed third-party risk management guidance and issue statement on community bank engagement with core service providers
• Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
• Federal Reserve Board – Agencies reduce regulatory burden for community banks, increase eligibility for 18-month exam cycle
• Africa’s Mother Tongues Are Finding New Life As Youth Connect With Roots and Relatives