Donald Trump's legal counsel, Todd Blanche, has formally communicated the withdrawal of a controversial fundraising mechanism intended to combat perceived 'weaponisation' of the justice system. This move follows insistence from two Republican senators for a written assurance that the proposal would not be resurrected.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has commenced a seventh consecutive term after a disputed January election, extending his 38-year rule. The capital, Kampala, saw extensive security deployments as opposition leader Bobi Wine alleged widespread fraud and fled the country, citing fears for his safety. Human rights groups have condemned the post-election crackdown by security forces.
Ross David Cutmore, a Scottish national, received an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence in Ukraine after admitting to spying for Russia. Cutmore confessed to disclosing unauthorised information on Ukrainian troop deployments and foreign military instructors, having been recruited by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
