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The UN arms embargo on Darfur expires on Saturday and must be renewed by the UN Security Council. Discussion centres on whether the embargo will be extended amid Sudan's ongoing war, with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the United Arab Emirates repeatedly named over arms flows. The German daily taz's politics coverage is being shared widely, alongside references to Libya, Colombia and other actors linked to the conflict.

The US Education Department has officially rescinded the Biden administration's Title IX rule and restored the Trump-era regulations on sex discrimination in education. The move reverses 2024 rules that expanded protections for LGBTQ+ students and changed how schools handle sexual misconduct complaints. The decision is expected to reignite debate over Title IX's scope and the rights of students and accusers.

Jos Buttler will miss England's 50-over tri-series in Pakistan next month, with wicketkeeper Jordan Cox set for another chance to impress in his place. The news comes as England also prepare their list of central contracts, with selection decisions shaping up ahead of a busy one-day schedule.

A reporter has tested the player-protection measures that DraftKings, one of the largest US sports betting operators, says it has in place to guard against problem gambling. The findings are prompting discussion about how effective self-exclusion tools, deposit limits and identity checks really are, and whether regulators should tighten requirements on the fast-growing online betting industry.

The German farmers' association Bauernstimme has filed a direct action at the European Court against the EU's new genetic engineering regulation (NGT), which loosens rules for certain gene-edited crops. The group argues the law undermines labelling and traceability requirements for agriculture. The case adds to growing resistance from farming and environmental organisations to the EU's deregulation of new genomic techniques.

Camera maker Insta360 is examining camera glasses as a potential new device class. According to a report by German tech outlet Heise, the focus of such glasses would be on straightforward capture of high-quality photos and video rather than AI features, distinguishing them from smart glasses offerings from other manufacturers. The company, known for its 360-degree action cameras, has not confirmed a launch date or product details.

The UN General Assembly has voted on using a fairer world map, and the result was far from unanimous: 164 votes in favour, one against, with six abstentions. The lone dissenting vote is drawing particular attention on social media, with users highlighting how overwhelming but not complete the support was. The debate touches on how maps represent Africa and the global south more accurately.

Technip Energies has been awarded engineering and technology contracts by Turkish petrochemical producer Petkim for the development of a proposed integrated petrochemical complex in Türkiye. The contracts cover technology licensing and engineering work for the planned facility. The announcement highlights continued investment in Türkiye's petrochemical sector, though details on the complex's scale, timeline and financing have not yet been disclosed.

Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency reports a sharp rise in scams where fraudsters impersonate celebrities on social media: 1,661 cases in fiscal 2023, up from 52 in fiscal 2021. The agency has released an awareness anime urging the public to be cautious of fake accounts soliciting money or personal information in famous names.

Milan Fashion Week has come to an end, with Japanese celebrities among the attendees drawing attention. Actor Keiko Kitagawa and Snow Man members Shota Watanabe and Sho Sakurai-associated figures Shota Watanabe and Shota... specifically Watanabe Shota and Iwamoto Hikaru appeared at shows alongside Kitagawa, reflecting the strong Japanese presence at Milan's runway events. Italian fashion week coverage in Japanese media highlights growing interest in Japanese stars as guests at major European houses.

Milan Fashion Week has come to a close, with Japanese celebrities among the attendees drawing attention. Actors and performers including Shota Watanabe, Sho Hirano-era group colleague Shota Watanabe and Hikaru Iwamoto of Snow Man, along with actress Keiko Kitagawa, appeared at the event, according to Asahi Shimbun coverage. Their appearances highlighted the growing Japanese presence at major European fashion shows.

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy connected on a 34-yard pass to Watkins, moving San Francisco into the red zone during NFL action. The completion is being highlighted as a notable play in the game's coverage, showcasing Purdy's downfield accuracy and giving the 49ers a scoring opportunity inside the opponent's 20-yard line.

The defendant in the robbery case at the home of a South Korean actress has sent a letter from detention to a television broadcaster, saying he wants to provide information. The development draws attention to what new details he may reveal about the case, which has drawn wide coverage in South Korea as a prominent celebrity was targeted.

NTK, a unit of Malaysian hospital group IHH Healthcare, has filed an appeal against a Tokyo court ruling in its legal dispute with Daiichi. The case, heard in Japan, remains ongoing as the appellate process begins. Details of the ruling's content and the dispute's subject were not disclosed in the report.

A Japanese entertainment ranking lists celebrities who surprised fans by having once appeared as 'Zexsy CM girls', the brides-to-be featured in wedding information magazine Zexsy's commercials. Actress Kana Kurashina finished second, edged out by two votes for the top spot. Such lists are popular light entertainment in Japan, linking current stars to the iconic wedding ads.

A defendant held in custody over the robbery at a South Korean actress's home has sent a letter to a television broadcaster saying he wants to provide information about the case. The unusual move from detention has drawn attention in South Korean celebrity news, with reports relayed by AFP's Japanese-language service.

Major League Baseball is exploring the idea of staging a game at Grand Teton, but the plan is being held up by federal permitting and regulatory hurdles. The proposal would bring a professional baseball game to the iconic Wyoming national park setting, though no date or teams have been confirmed. Approval depends on navigating federal oversight of public lands.

The Tcl/Tk project has released version 9.1 of its scripting language and graphical toolkit, detailed on the official Tcl language site. Developers on Hacker News are discussing the update, which continues the 9.x series that followed last year's major Tcl/Tk 9.0 release with modernized internals and Unicode support.

A Korean actor starring in a Netflix historical drama has apologized after viewers pointed out his noticeably plump, modern-looking lips clashed with the show's period setting. He acknowledged the criticism, calling it an inappropriate choice, as debate continues in South Korea and Japan over historical authenticity and appearance in period productions.