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Elon Musk is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which oversees financial markets and investor protections, accusing him of delaying disclosure of his Twitter investment to save about $150m, according to BBC.

The SEC says Musk should have revealed crossing the 5 percent ownership threshold by March 14, 2022, but waited until April 4. His lawyers argue the case is baseless, insisting the late filing caused “no intent, no harm” and was corrected immediately.

They also accuse the SEC of targeting Musk with unusually harsh penalties. The regulator declined to comment, BBC reported.

President Donald Trump has revoked extended Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a memo seen by the BBC.

Harris, entitled by law to six months of security after leaving office in January, had her protection extended by Joe Biden for an additional year. Trump cancelled that order in a directive dated Thursday, instructing the Secret Service to end any extra measures beyond legal requirements starting September 1.

The decision comes just weeks before Harris begins a national book tour promoting her memoir 107 Days, which recounts her brief 2024 presidential bid. The White House and Secret Service have not commented yet according to BBC.

Britain has barred Israeli officials from next month’s DSEI arms fair in London, reflecting growing tensions over the war in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.

The Ministry of Defense said no Israeli government delegation would be invited, though private defense firms may still attend. Israel denounced the decision as discriminatory and vowed to withdraw entirely.

The move comes after the UK suspended some arms export licenses, froze trade talks, and sanctioned two Israeli ministers. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also warned he will recognize a Palestinian state if Israel fails to agree to a ceasefire and take steps toward ending its occupation.

Across Europe, pressure on Israel is rising, with France restricting its arms displays and EU ministers set to debate further sanctions, according to Al Jazeera.

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, BBC reported.

In the call, she criticized the Thai army and appeared conciliatory toward Hun Sen during a border dispute, sparking a backlash at home. Though Paetongtarn apologized and described it as a negotiating tactic, senators pushed for her removal.

According to BBC, the ruling is a major setback for the powerful Shinawatra political dynasty and makes her the fifth Thai leader since 2008 to be ousted by the court, deepening political uncertainty in the country.

Thirty-three Colombian soldiers have been freed after being held for three days in Nueva York, a remote Amazon village controlled by rebel factions and drug traffickers. They were detained on Monday following clashes that left at least 10 dead, with villagers blocking their exit in what the government called a kidnapping, according to Al Jazeera.

Their release was secured through talks involving officials, the Ombudsman’s Office, and the UN. The army has reinforced the area, blaming rebels led by Ivan Mordisco — a former FARC commander accused of child recruitment and recent bombings — for manipulating locals.

Guaviare remains a hotspot for coca cultivation, highlighting the challenges facing President Gustavo Petro’s peace plan, which critics say has yet to reduce violence, Al Jazeera reported.

Microsoft has dismissed four employees who took part in workplace protests against the company’s ties to Israel, including two involved in a sit-in at the office of company president Brad Smith earlier this week, Al Jazeera reported.

The protest group No Azure for Apartheid confirmed that Anna Hattle, Riki Fameli, Nisreen Jaradat, and Julius Shan were fired, accusing Microsoft of silencing dissent while supporting Israel’s war in Gaza.

Microsoft said the terminations followed “serious breaches of company policies,” adding that recent demonstrations created safety concerns. Smith stressed that while the firm respects free expression, it must be exercised lawfully.

The official matches of FIFA and AFC will not be held at the Dasharath Stadium, Nepal’s only internationally recognized stadium.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has said that the FIFA and AFC matches cannot be played at the Dasharath Stadium, citing lack of standards during an inspection.

According to ANFA General Secretary Kiran Rai, Nepal will no longer be allowed to host any FIFA and AFC matches at the Dasharath Stadium.

“The official matches of FIFA and AFC will not be held at the stadium until the standards are met,” he said.

Rai, however, said that the SAFF and other international series will be held at the stadium.

A Thai court is set to decide whether suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra should be permanently removed from office following a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, BBC reported.

In the recording, Paetongtarn was heard criticizing Thailand’s army and seeking to ease tensions over a border dispute, remarks that embarrassed her party and sparked a backlash. She later apologized, saying her comments were part of a “negotiating tactic,” but senators demanded her resignation and petitioned the court.

The verdict, due Friday, will be a major test for the Shinawatra family, Thailand’s most influential political dynasty. If removed, Paetongtarn would become the fifth prime minister dismissed by the court since 2008, adding fresh uncertainty to Thai politics, according to BBC.