Australian MP Critical After Attack; RFK Jr. Allies Under Investigation; Meta Defies Court Order

Independent MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition following an alleged violent attack, with police charging Brendan Nugent with an additional offense. While the motive remains unknown, the incident has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for a less aggressive political climate, with the sister of slain UK MP Jo Cox urging Australians to find common ground.

In separate controversies, police in Guinea-Bissau raided the offices of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s allies as part of an investigation into an alleged unethical vaccine trial on babies. Meanwhile, Meta has reportedly ignored a Brazilian court order to cease alleged favoritism towards former President Bolsonaro, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of social media platforms' influence on political discourse.