Rwanda severs ties with Belgium over ‘neo-colonial delusions’
In a strongly worded statement, Rwanda accuses Belgium of “lies and manipulation”. Read More
Trade turmoil forecast to slash growth in Canada and Mexico
Trump’s tariffs will hit its biggest steel trading partners’ economies the most, the OECD predicts. Read More
Lithuania accuses Russia over Ikea store fire in Vilnius
Nato allies believe Russia is running sabotage operations to undermine European support for Ukraine. Read More
Czechs appeal for EU help with Radio Free Europe after Trump cuts
The US president signed an executive order on Friday to stop funding the American global broadcaster, following criticism from Elon Musk. Read More
Cannes award-winning actress Dequenne dies at 43
Émilie Dequenne shot to fame when she won the best actress award at the film festival at the age of 18. Read More
White House denies defying judge’s order over deportations to El Salvador
An order to halt the removal of 261 people came too late and had “no legal basis” anyway, the White House says. Read More
Saakashvili handed further four years in jail
The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country. Read More
Taiwan revokes visa of pro-Beijing Chinese influencer
The woman has attracted criticism over videos calling for the unification of Taiwan with mainland China. Read More
Fresh US strikes in Yemen with 53 now dead, Houthis say
The US said it launched a “decisive and powerful” wave of air strikes on Houthi targets on Saturday. Read More
‘Everything is finished’: Ukrainian troops relive retreat from Kursk
Five soldiers tell the BBC of their withdrawal in the face of overwhelming firepower and drones. Read More