Japan Security & Protest: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi faced heckling at an Okinawa WWII memorial as protesters demanded “Protect Article 9,” amid anger over Tokyo’s shift on security and constitutional revision. World Cup & Politics: FIFA faced backlash after Japanese fans waved a WWII-era “Rising Sun” flag during Japan–Tunisia, reigniting regional trauma and disputes over political symbols in stadiums. Climate vs Fossil Fuel Influence: A letter argues climate action stalls because fossil fuel firms dominate government via lobbying, subsidies, and regulatory rollbacks. Pacific Waste Emergency: Fiji’s environment minister warned “business as usual” on plastic and waste is “slow suicide,” linking pollution to climate resilience. Energy Transition Push: UN-led summit backed “Electrify Now” to speed clean electrification, with governments and business pledging faster grid and storage buildout. G7 Cancer Cooperation: Cancer research groups welcomed G7 leaders’ call for stronger international collaboration. Human Rights at UNHRC: The World Uyghur Congress condemned China’s transnational repression and family separation practices at the UN Human Rights Council. ICC Leadership Crisis: Reuters reports ICC oversight decided prosecutor Karim Khan should be fired over an inappropriate sexual relationship, setting up a July vote. Regional Governance & Displacement: Ghana’s Upper West minister said about 1,400 Burkinabe are in a resettlement camp, with screening and added security. Tax Reform: Moldova’s PM launched tax reform consultations, tying changes to IMF relations and investment confidence. Energy Bills Priority: UK political debate centers on cutting energy costs for SMEs and households as leadership transitions begin.