Pope Leo XIV warned "majoritarian tyranny", 10 nations called for an "urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon", Japan becomes a major arms supplier, YouTube bans LEGO videos trolling Trump

Pope Leo XIV has issued a moral warning against authoritarianism and technological elitism while facing personal criticism from the Trump administration. Amidst regional instability, a coalition of ten nations is demanding an end to the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and accountability for attacks on peacekeepers. Japan is abandoning decades of military isolation by easing arms export rules to supply allies who are wary of unpredictable American security commitments. YouTube has banned Iranian AI-generated LEGO videos trolling Trump. China and Russia are strengthening ties to challenge Western influence. About 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshi refugees are missing after their overcrowded boat sank in the Andaman Sea.