Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case
Speaking outside court, James accused Trump of using the justice department as a “vehicle of retribution”. Read More
Rubio says lots of countries willing to join Gaza security force
The US secretary of state says Israel must be comfortable with participants, but it is unclear how such a force could be deployed without an understanding with Hamas. Read More
Spectacular downfall of Georgia’s ex-PM accused of having $6.5m in his flat
Irakli Garibashvili, who was a loyal lieutenant of Georgia’s de facto leader, is accused of corruption. Read More
Brazil’s Lula, 79, to seek fourth term as president
The 79-year-old says he has “the same energy I had when I was 30” as he announces plan to run in 2026. Read More
German police seize fake Picassos in multi-million euro forgery raid
Authorities say a 77-year-old German tried to sell copies of works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt. Read More
Shock at $100,000 fee to contest Guinea elections to replace junta
The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part. Read More
We won’t accept a stolen vote, Cameroon opposition leader tells BBC
Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he won the election and is not concerned about being arrested or put in jail. Read More
Huge noise then I yelled to get out – Louvre attendant recalls shock of heist
The attendant describes the moment thieves used an angle grinder to burst into the Gallery of Apollo. Read More
Ecuador’s president says he was target of foiled chocolate and jam poisoning
Daniel Noboa claims three highly-concentrated toxic substances were found in gifts he was given. Read More
Australian servicewomen launch landmark sex abuse case against military
Lawyers say they expect thousands of women to join the lawsuit against the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Read More