East Germany is a far-right stronghold — and economic concerns helped make it happen

David GrittenBBC News, JerusalemThe UK and 27 other countries have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, citing extreme civilian suffering and condemning Israel's aid model as dangerous. Israel's foreign ministry rejected these claims, while reports indicate over 800 Palestinians have died seeking aid, intensifying concerns about malnutrition and humanitarian crises in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

Move comes after Trump administration labeled Haiti’s Viv Ansanm gang a ‘foreign terrorist organisation’.The Trump administration announced that Haitians in the US could face deportation if deemed to have supported the Viv Ansanm gang, a group labeled a “foreign terrorist organization.” This decision follows efforts to end legal statuses for Haitians amid broader deportation initiatives and has raised concerns about due process and the criteria used for such determinations. Want More Context? 🔎

One of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, Annie Farmer, is urging the government to release information related to the case, feeling that it has been politicized and misused for sensationalism. She expresses skepticism about the Trump administration's commitment to justice for victims and raises concerns over recent developments, including the firing of prosecutor Maureen Comey and calls to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell. Want More Context? 🔎

Charles Byrd, 49, was arrested after confessing to killing his wife, Angela Byrd, 44, and hiding her body for a month in their home in Bexar County, Texas. Following a daylong manhunt, he was apprehended near their residence and is charged with tampering with evidence; he may face murder charges pending the medical examiner's findings. Want More Context? 🔎

John Olubobokun, former director of Christian Centre Academy from 2003, was found guilty of nine counts of assault with a weapon for using a wooden paddle to discipline students. The verdict was announced by Judge Lisa Watson in provincial court, following a detailed examination of the case. Want More Context? 🔎

Britain has launched a pioneering sanctions regime targeting people-smuggling gangs, enabling asset freezes, travel bans, and financial system access restrictions without relying on criminal laws. This initiative, part of the government's effort to curb irregular migration, complements the upcoming Border, Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill amid pressure to address the surge in small boat crossings from the Channel. Want More Context? 🔎