Harry Cossyphas, a Miami high school senior, became a local hero after chasing a theft suspect. He witnessed a robbery and immediately pursued the man into an alley, despite being pepper-sprayed. Cossyphas managed to tackle the suspect and hold him until the police arrived. The Miami Police honored him with a hero award and acknowledged his bravery and prompt response. The suspect, Yagiz Dogan, was charged with third-degree grand theft.

In India, the Cockroach movement felt the crushing boot of the state this week. Thousands of Gen Z protesters were rounded up and detained in sports stadiums and community halls turned into makeshift detention centres, while the movement’s founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was arrested on arrival. A mass demonstration over alleged voter fraud was effectively crushed before it could begin.And Abdijeet has been detained again todayNarendra Modi’s government says the measures were necessary to protect civilians in the capital. But he now faces accusations of choosing repression over democracy, with the UN Human Rights Office urging authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly.    It’s been a week of blame games and accusations of betrayal in Ukraine with President Zelensky speaking of his personal hurt at President Trump’s decision to make a diesel deal with the Kremlin ahead of the US Mid term elections calling it “weak”, suggesting Trump had chosen, “the other side”. Trump meanwhile made clear he wants Zelensky replaced, and warned him against striking Russian refineries AND announced an energy ceasefire, declaring it to have been agreed by both sides but which went nowhere. President Zelensky continued to search for solidarity and a solution in Europe.   It’s been a week of blame games and accusations of betrayal in Ukraine with President Zelensky speaking of his personal hurt at President Trump’s decision to make a diesel deal with the Kremlin ahead of the US Mid term elections calling it “weak”, suggesting Trump had chosen, “the other side”. Trump meanwhile made clear he wants Zelensky replaced, and warned him against striking Russian refineries AND announced an energy ceasefire, declaring it to have been agreed by both sides but which went nowhere. President Zelensky continued to search for solidarity and a solution in Europe.    Gavin Lee is joined this week by Anne-Elisabeth Moutet, John Sweeney, Victor Mallet and Suhasini Raj.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's Palm Houses have undergone extensive restorations costing £23.5 million over the past five years. Researchers carefully replaced all 5,750 glass panes to ensure they withstand harsh weather conditions. Following this work, nearly 600 rare plant specimens have been replanted in the glasshouses. The restoration enables continued conservation, education, and scientific discovery efforts related to endangered flora.

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