European Airports Cyberattack, H-1B Visa Fees, TikTok Deal, and Global Sports

European Airports Disrupted by Cyberattack

• ✈️ Major European airports experienced disruptions due to a cyberattack affecting check-in and boarding systems.
• ⚠️ Passengers are advised to confirm travel plans with airlines before heading to the airport.

Estonia Reports Airspace Violation

• 🇪🇪 Estonia, a NATO member, reported an airspace violation by three Russian military jets.
• ❓ Russia's defense ministry denied the violation, stating the jets flew over neutral waters.
• 🔍 Security experts suggest these incursions could be a method for Russia to gather intelligence on NATO's reactions.

H-1B Visa Fee Increase

• 💰 The Trump administration plans to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B worker visas.
• 📉 This move is seen as a potential blow to the technology sector, which relies on foreign skilled workers.
• ✅ Tech companies like Microsoft and JP Morgan have advised their H-1B visa holders to remain in the U.S.

Progress on TikTok Deal

• 🤝 President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have made progress on a TikTok deal.
• 🗣️ The leaders spoke on a call, with plans for a face-to-face meeting in six weeks.
• ❓ Details remain unclear regarding control of the algorithm and potential stakes for the Chinese and U.S. governments.

Global Sports Weekend Highlights

• 🚴 The World Cycling Championships are being held in Kagali, Rwanda, for the first time.
• 🏃 The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo are nearing an exciting climax, with events like the relays.
• 🏎️ The Formula 1 Grand Prix could see McLaren win the constructor's championship, moving them second in the all-time list.

Other News

• 🌍 The UN General Assembly is set to discuss a U.S. proposal to sharply limit the right to asylum.
• 💉 A health secretary's vaccine advisory panel voted to drop broad support for the COVID shot, recommending it only after a shared decision with a healthcare provider.
• 🕊️ A British couple, detained for 8 months in Afghanistan, has been freed and reunited with their family.