AI Copyright Clash: OpenAI is facing fresh calls for court sanctions as the New York Times and other outlets allege it misled the court about whether it could search ChatGPT logs and training data, including claims it ran internal checks and deleted or altered large volumes of chat outputs. Monaco Security Case: Ukraine’s Prosecutor General says two men were remanded without bail over the murder of Anastasiia Berezovska, the woman named as a chief suspect in the June 29 Monaco bombing; the case is now tangled with shifting claims about who pulled the trigger and alleged links to Kyiv intelligence. Telecom Deal: French billionaire Xavier Niel is set to become Vodafone’s largest shareholder via a £4.4bn deal with e& for its 16.2% stake, with shares transferring by year-end—Vodafone shares jumped on the news. Travel Policy: Japan confirmed visa-exemption arrangements for 74 countries/territories (up to 15/30/90 days depending on nationality), while China published a list of 50 nations eligible for unilateral 30-day visa-free entry. Fraud Crackdown: Interpol says Operation First Light 2026 identified 142,000 fraud victims and blocked 31,014 bank accounts, including a $6.6m payment scam disruption. Crypto Watch: AlphaPepe’s BNB-based presale claims $1.95m raised and 10,000+ holders ahead of a near-term exchange debut. Monaco Sports & Business: AS Monaco appointed Filipe Luís as coach as the club pushes a “transformation” agenda; separately, Monaco’s Diamond League schedule highlights local and international athletes.