Exam Integrity Crackdown in India: India suspended Telegram until June 22 after claims cheating rackets used it to defraud candidates in the NEET medical entrance re-test, including orders to disable message editing—sparking free-speech concerns from activists. Reparations Debate in West Africa: A letter urges French President Emmanuel Macron not to speak at Accra’s reparations conference, citing France’s role in slavery and colonial extraction. Gaza Culture vs. Boycott Politics: A Jerusalem Film Festival commentary argues boycotts risk silencing Israeli artists and calls for solidarity instead of cultural isolation. Digital Rights Under Pressure: Russia’s internet tightening is pushing users toward VPNs and workarounds as platforms face restrictions. Local Governance Meets Climate Stress: Mumbai’s monsoon-linked water cuts worsen as lake levels fall and tanker supply faces licensing fights, highlighting groundwater dependence. Democracy and Inclusion: Kenya convened a forum on boosting political participation for people with disabilities. Opposition Under Legal Threats (Nigeria): Aisha Yesufu condemned court-ordered deregistration of opposition parties as a move toward a one-party state. Tech Infrastructure Backlash (US): North Carolina cities, including Charlotte, are adopting data-center moratoriums amid electricity and water concerns. Animal Welfare Dispute (US): A necropsy report says a Central Park carriage horse died after eating a toxic Japanese yew, fueling renewed debate over carriage horses.