The UK government has introduced hundreds of amendments to its Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, notably stipulating that the Attorney General's consent is mandatory for serious prosecutions linked to the conflict. This development arrives amidst ongoing contention surrounding the legislation, which proposes an effective amnesty for Troubles-era crimes.
An 86-year-old French woman who relocated to the US to marry her long-lost love is currently being held at an immigration enforcement centre in Louisiana, sparking concerns from her family.
China has labelled the US naval blockade of Iranian ports as "irresponsible and dangerous," warning it could jeopardise an already fragile ceasefire and maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade, implemented after US-Iran peace talks failed, aims to pressure Iran regarding its nuclear programme and to encourage China, a major Iranian oil buyer, to exert influence over Tehran.
Hamas has rejected a disarmament plan for Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, proposed by Nickolay Mladenov, a key figure in US-led Gaza peace efforts. The group asserts it will not engage in discussions for the second phase of a ceasefire deal until Israel fully implements the terms of the first phase and ceases its violations in Gaza.
