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The South Carolina Supreme Court has unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's 2023 murder convictions and ordered a new trial, citing improper influence by a court clerk on the jury. Murdaugh remains in prison on separate financial crime sentences, and prosecutors have indicated they will retry the case.
The family of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple sentenced to 10 years in Iran on espionage charges they deny, say they have lost contact with them. The couple, held in Tehran's Evin prison, have been speaking publicly about their detention, expressing fears about their future as their son reports a week of silence.
French President Emmanuel Macron co-hosted the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, the first such event in an English-speaking country, as France seeks to rebuild ties with Africa amid declining influence in its former West African colonies. Macron announced $27 billion in investments, framing the summit as a renewed partnership while analysts note a strategic shift toward Anglophone nations and economic engagement.
A BBC Africa Eye investigation into sham dog shelters in Uganda has led to the arrest of a suspect and the rescue of dozens of dogs. The investigation exposed how scammers raised over $730,000 from international donors through fraudulent fundraising campaigns, with some dogs deliberately harmed for content.
French authorities confined over 1,700 passengers and crew on the British cruise ship Ambition in Bordeaux after dozens fell ill with gastroenteritis. A 92-year-old passenger died of a suspected heart attack, unrelated to the outbreak. The lockdown was lifted after 24 hours, allowing asymptomatic passengers to disembark.
A Nigerian Federal High Court has sentenced former Power Minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison for laundering N33.8 billion. The conviction is the first of a minister under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's tenure, and the judge has ordered his arrest after he went missing.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system could cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years, far exceeding earlier figures. The report, requested by Senator Jeff Merkley, warns the system could be overwhelmed by a full-scale attack from Russia or China, sparking debate over its cost and feasibility.
The Eurovision Song Contest began in Vienna under the shadow of boycotts and protests over Israel's participation, with five countries withdrawing. Broadcasters in Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia are refusing to air the event, while organizers express hope for the absent nations' return. The first semi-final saw Finland and Israel advance amid ongoing controversy.
Viral AI-generated images purporting to show Iranian 'kamikaze dolphin' drones are being debunked after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Iran does not have an active military dolphin unit. Analysts point to the long, real-world history of military marine mammal programs, which could be the root of the misinformation.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resisted mounting pressure from Labour MPs to resign following heavy local election losses, telling his cabinet he will continue governing. More than 80 Labour MPs have called for his resignation, while some allies dismiss the speculation as 'froth and nonsense'.
The US is negotiating with Denmark to open three new military bases in southern Greenland, focusing on surveillance of Russian and Chinese activity in the North Atlantic. Greenland's Prime Minister confirms progress but says no deal has been reached, while Canada is strengthening Arctic ties with Nordic countries.
Christian Schmidt, the international High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, has resigned after nearly five years, a move that comes as the US lifts sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik and questions grow over the future of the role. The resignation has sparked debate over the viability of the Dayton Peace Agreement's oversight mechanism and the stability of the multi-ethnic state.
US President Donald Trump is traveling to China this week accompanied by more than a dozen top executives, including Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook, according to White House officials. The delegation spans key industries as trade and technology dominate the agenda.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Netflix, accusing the streaming giant of collecting and monetizing user data without consent, including from children, and using 'addictive' design features. Netflix denies the claims and says it will fight the lawsuit in court.
As speculation over Labour's leadership intensifies, polling indicates Health Secretary Wes Streeting has limited support among party members, with Andy Burnham emerging as the preferred successor to Keir Starmer. Internal surveys and YouGov data reveal challenges for Streeting, despite Starmer retaining majority approval for his job as PM.
A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Lu Jianwang, 64, of acting as an unregistered agent of China and obstruction of justice, related to an alleged secret police station in Manhattan's Chinatown. The case highlights US efforts to counter Chinese influence operations, while Beijing dismisses the charges as fabricated.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing pressure to resign after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections, with over 70 Labour MPs publicly calling for his departure and several ministerial aides stepping down. Starmer has vowed to prove his doubters wrong and insists no leadership contest has been triggered, while some cabinet ministers urge an orderly transition.
Ofcom has launched an investigation into GB News over a repeat showing of an interview with Donald Trump, following complaints that claims about climate change, Islam, and immigration went unchallenged. The regulator's decision comes amid criticism from former Sky News political editor Adam Boulton, who called for GB News to lose its licence.
Labour MP Catherine West has dropped her plan to trigger a leadership contest against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, instead calling on him to set a timetable for his departure by September. More than 60 MPs have publicly urged Starmer to step aside, while Starmer insists he will fight on.
The World Jewish Congress commemorated its 90th anniversary in Geneva, where leaders warned of rising antisemitism and urged a strengthened bond between Israel and Diaspora Jewry. President Ronald S. Lauder called for shifting resources toward Jewish education, while Swiss President Guy Parmelin addressed a commemorative gala.