US deports eight people ‘of African origin’ to Uganda
The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and “dehumanising”. Read More
Trump seeks massive $1.5tn for defence alongside cuts in domestic spending
The president’s new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes. Read More
Italy’s famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach
Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems – but the gallery says its works are safe. Read More
Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts
US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba’s leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo. Read More
Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall. Read More
Italy part company with manager after failing to qualify for World Cup
Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to “mutually terminate” his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup. Read More
International law experts allege violations in Iran war
The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats. Read More
Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi’s time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files. Read More
Burkina Faso must ‘forget’ about democracy, military leader says
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country. Read More
France bans Muslim gathering citing risk to participants
The four-day Annual Encounter of Muslims of France was due to open Friday in Le Bourget. Read More