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This cycle's headlines ranged from geopolitics to culture and legal fallout: at a major AI summit India sought a middle path between the US and China, casting technology diplomacy as a way to amplify the interests of smaller and developing nations; in Washington the US Supreme Court struck down a high-profile tariff program, leaving authorities to work through the complex task of issuing refunds and adjusting trade policy; a survivor of severe financial abuse has been invited to advise ministers after media reporting highlighted gaps in protections, a development that could help shape more survivor-informed support measures; and the Chelsea Flower Show is seeking new charity sponsors after anonymous philanthropists who funded dozens of show gardens announced they will step back, creating space for fresh partnerships and continued celebration of horticultural creativity.