Global News Round-Up: Major Developments Across the World

This news brief covers major global developments, including UK's expanded prison capacity amid violent protests, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's new leadership role in Bangladesh, thwarted Ukrainian border penetration by Russian forces, China's new fentanyl regulations, Israeli-Palestinian clashes, EU's financial support to Ukraine, US-Iraq base attack, upcoming Catalonia elections, Bangladesh's parliament dissolution, and Kamala Harris's vice-presidential pick.

In response to violent anti-immigrant protests, the UK government has expanded its prison capacity. Protests erupted after the Southport incident, where three girls were murdered at a Taylor Swift-themed event.

Meanwhile, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is expected to lead Bangladesh's new interim government following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Yunus, known for his microcredit work, has been a longtime rival of Hasina.

Additionally, Russian forces have thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to breach the border in Kursk, while China announced new regulations on fentanyl chemicals. Israeli forces killed at least 12 Palestinians in West Bank clashes, EU approved a large financial payout to Ukraine, and US personnel were injured in an attack on an Iraqi base.

In Catalonia, a new leader is set to be elected as former leader Puigdemont faces arrest. Bangladesh's parliament has been dissolved, paving the way for new elections, and Kamala Harris is set to announce her vice-presidential pick in her White House bid.