WORLD IN BRIEF: Charlie Kirk murder case heads to court, Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, Senegal’s president plans new political party and other stories

Global news updates include the commencement of a murder trial involving Charlie Kirk and Microsoft's announcement of 4,800 job reductions. Additionally, Senegal's president is organizing a new political party. These events form part of a broader summary of international developments across the legal, technology, and political sectors.