In today’s briefing:

1. China has announced a $100 million donation to the COVAX global vaccine-sharing program, aimed at improving vaccine access in developing countries. This move comes amidst international pressure for wealthier nations to do more in addressing global vaccine inequality.

2. The Philippines is facing scrutiny over its brutal war on drugs, with human rights groups accusing President Rodrigo Duterte of overseeing thousands of extrajudicial killings. Despite international condemnation, Duterte remains steadfast in his approach to combating drug-related issues in the country.

3. Newly unsealed court documents reveal details about Ghislaine Maxwell’s involvement in Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking ring, shedding light on her alleged role in recruiting and grooming underage girls for Epstein. Maxwell has pleaded not guilty to the charges against her.

4. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccine activist, has been banned from Instagram for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. Instagram cited its policies against false information related to vaccines as the reason for the ban.

5. Google is facing antitrust scrutiny from the European Union over concerns related to its advertising technology. The EU has raised issues about Google’s dominance in the online advertising market and is investigating whether the tech giant has been engaging in anti-competitive behavior.

In summary, global vaccine equity, human rights abuses in the war on drugs, ongoing legal developments in the Epstein case, social media censorship of vaccine misinformation, and antitrust concerns surrounding Google’s advertising practices are key issues making headlines today.