Premier League star describes impact of 'attack' on his home - as court hears of bags of cash he kept

** A Trump administration official announced plans to deport eight migrants convicted of serious crimes, though the exact destination (rumored to be South Sudan) wasn’t confirmed. Meanwhile, a federal judge blocked an attempt by the Treasury Department to scrap a union contract for IRS employees—a setback for Trump’s broader push to curb collective bargaining rights for federal workers.

** A former Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert, has accused Netanyahu's government of waging a "war without a purpose" and coming dangerously close to committing war crimes. Meanwhile, the UN reports that Israel is still blocking critical aid to Gaza despite earlier promises to ease restrictions, calling the limited deliveries a "smokescreen" to hide the ongoing siege.

** South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is heading to the White House in an effort to smooth things over with the U.S. after a rough patch in relations. Tensions flared up over disagreements on race, Israel, and trade—topics that have put the two countries at odds recently.

** Despite Israel permitting some aid into Gaza, both locals and aid organizations report that the deliveries are falling far short of what's needed to address the worsening hunger crisis. People are still struggling to find enough food, and the situation remains dire.

The family of Martyn Sadler, a firefighter from Bicester, is honoring his courage after his heroic actions, calling him a "true hero" and expressing deep pride in his bravery.