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Tomorrow, a Malaysian court delivers verdict in Najib Razaks 1MDB scandal trial, potentially sentencing the former PM to up to 20 years in prison. Najib, already convicted for graft, appeals new penalties. UMNOs frustration over house arrest denial could strain coalition with PM Anwar Ibrahim, testing his anti-corruption stance. All eyes on Kuala Lumpur as the verdict unfolds.

Revisit the headlines of spring and early summer with this engaging quiz, covering under-the-radar events and major scoops. Test your memory with 52 questions, designed to spark nostalgia and highlight the news we absorb. Compiled by Ben Fell, this quiz is part of a four-part series, offering a fun holiday tradition and a chance to see how much you remember.

Russia offers deal for French political academic Laurent Vinatier, arrested for gathering military information without registering as a foreign agent, facing fresh espionage charges that could mean up to twenty years in prison. France mobilizes to help Vinatier, slams his sentence as too harsh, and calls for Russia to scrap its foreign agent laws.

President Trump orders military strike against ISIS in Nigeria, targeting terrorists for killing Christians. He praises US defense for perfect strikes, following weeks of calling out the group for persecution. The US also restricts visas and designates Nigeria a country of particular concern.

Aceh, Indonesia, faces a humanitarian crisis following a deadly cyclone, with residents raising white flags for help. The governments slow response, rejection of foreign aid, and lack of disaster declaration have left many without basic necessities. Protests grow as the situation evokes memories of the 2004 tsunami, highlighting the urgent need for aid and the challenge of balancing national pride with immediate relief.

Indias rapid solar power expansion, now the worlds third-largest, is a clean energy triumph but raises concerns about future waste. With over two million rooftop systems and solar parks, India has reduced coal reliance. However, panels, made of glass, aluminum, and toxic metals, pose environmental risks if not disposed of properly. A study warns of massive solar waste, with 100,000 tonnes already and 600,000 tonnes by 2030, rising to 11 million by 2047. India needs 300 recycling plants and $478 million investment over 20 years. Currently, panels are e-waste, but enforcement is weak, especially for small rooftop systems. Recycling could recover 38% of materials and avoid 37 million tonnes of carbon emissions. The next 10-15 years will test Indias waste management, turning this challenge into a green opportunity.

Heavy rains and atmospheric rivers have caused devastating floods and mudslides in California, resulting in three fatalities. Los Angeles County received eleven inches of rain, leading to evacuations and road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for southern counties. Rescue teams saved several people from floodwaters, but a man in San Diego, a woman in Mendocino County, and a man in Redding lost their lives. Local leaders urge caution during the holiday travel rush, warning residents to avoid roads if possible. The storms are expected to last through Friday, with flash flood warnings and evacuation alerts in place. Winds reached one hundred miles per hour near San Jose, and more stream overflows are predicted. Stay informed and heed warnings as crews monitor the situation.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emphasizes missile and artillery production, signs off on factory modernization plans ahead of a major party congress. He also inspects a nuclear-powered submarine construction and oversees long-range missile tests, signaling no slowdown in defense advancements.