If catheter-assisted patients might be less susceptible to urinary tract infections if they were affixed with minute spikes resembling shark fins. These pliable, hollow plastic tubes facilitate the drainage of urine from the bladder into a receptacle for hospitalized patients confined to their beds who are unable to access the lavatory. They also serve the purpose of monitoring a patient's urine excretion and preventing excessive bladder swelling during an operation.

The Georgian parliament passed a divisive "foreign agent" law, sparking weeks of widespread street protests. However, the president of Georgia is currently likely to veto the measure; an additional vote in the Tbilisi parliament could override this veto. Critics claim that some could manipulate the legislation, known as "Russian law," to violate civil liberties.

Early next year, Klarna, which is establishing a new holding company in the United Kingdom, is focusing on a listing in New York. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) finance behemoth Klarna has successfully surmounted a significant obstacle in its pursuit of a stock market listing, which could potentially fetch it $20 billion (£15.9 billion) in value.

Melinda French Gates has announced her intention to relinquish her position as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, an organization founded over two decades ago by her and her ex-husband, Bill Gates. "I did not arrive at this decision lightly," French Gates wrote on X on Monday. "I am extremely proud of the foundation Bill and I established together, as well as the extraordinary work it is undertaking to bring attention to global inequities."

The defense secretary stated that twenty-two ships are "already in the system" and that the Royal Marines have a commitment for three new ships, with the potential for an additional three. The government reveals the purpose of its proposed increase in defense expenditure, paving the way for the Royal Navy to receive 25 new warships, with the possibility of an additional 3.

A hospice nurse is educating people about the "death rattle" that terminally ill patients emit and why it shouldn't be concerning. End-of-life care administrator in Los Angeles, Julie McFadden, stated that the sound, which resembles a gurgling or damp, crackling sensation, is an ordinary aspect of the dying process. Patients, who are typically unconscious, experience no discomfort as a result of air passing through the accumulation of fluid in the mouth during respiration.

Secretary of State of the United States Antony Blinken has assured Ukraine that "substantial" military assistance is en route. Blinken unexpectedly arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday for a diplomatic visit to emphasize U.S. support. Political wrangling in Washington led to the ultimate approval of a military aid package in April. Russia, meanwhile, has endeavored to capitalize on the situation by establishing a new front line in the northeastern Kharkiv region and launching massive missile barrages.

In the midst of India's ongoing elections, individuals have generated AI-generated videos featuring Bollywood actors endorsing political parties in a fraudulent manner. Divyendra Jadoun takes great pride in his pseudonym, "Indian Deepfaker."  "I am certain we employ deepfakes," he asserts. "Why would I use something else?"

President Joe Biden of the United States has announced a 100 percent tariff on electric vehicles manufactured in China as part of a series of measures intended to protect American manufacturers from cheap imports. In a move that is likely to escalate trade tensions between the two largest economies in the world, the White House announced that it would impose stricter restrictions on $18 billion worth of Chinese products.

The three people appeared in court on Monday to face accusations of foreign interference and aiding Hong Kong's intelligence service. The Foreign Office has summoned the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom in connection with the charges of espionage against three individuals under Hong Kong's control.