German town bans ‘stumbling stone’ memorials to Nazi victims
Germany’s education minister has branded the ban on the small brass memorial plaques a “scandal”. Read More
Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says
The indpendent report also says Kirk’s aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials. Read More
Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris ahead of open-air Mass
More than half a million people are expected to attend the event in the heart of the French capital. Read More
At least two dead after explosion destroys building close to Acropolis in Athens
Local media report the property included a holiday rental, with US tourists and a UK national among the missing. Read More
Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated. Read More
Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official told the BBC “constructive discussions” were taking place through mediators. Read More
South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump’s claim of a genocide. Read More
Trump’s plans for massive arch move ahead
Opposition to building the 250-foot arch, and using it for military purposes, is growing with one Democrat blasting Trump’s plans as “foolhardy”. Read More
Zelensky says Russia has widened attacks to hit Ukraine’s data centres
Such strikes aim to disrupt “people’s ability to stay connected, study, work”, says Ukraine’s president. Read More
Supreme Court revives controversial US data system for citizenship checks
The system uses citizenship information and other sensitive data to filter alleged non-citizen voting. Read More