Zelenskyy approves bill weakening anti-corruption bodies despite big protests

The man convicted of killing four University of Idaho students is finally heading to prison, but key questions—like why he committed such a brutal crime—remain unanswered. Despite three years passing, authorities still haven’t provided a motive, leaving families and the public grappling with unresolved grief and frustration.

An Afghan man who previously worked with the U.S. military was detained by immigration agents after attending a green card appointment, according to his lawyers. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Trump’s aggressive trade tactics, citing his use of tariff threats as leverage in negotiations.

Protests are spreading across Ukraine after President Zelensky signed a law removing the independence of key anti-corruption agencies. International allies, who’ve backed Ukraine with aid and support, are raising concerns—adding pressure at a time when Kyiv can ill afford to lose trust.

The UN’s highest court just dropped a game-changing ruling: a clean, healthy environment is officially a human right. This isn’t just symbolic—it’s a legal tool that vulnerable countries can now use to pressure big polluters in courtrooms and global climate talks. The decision clarifies nations’ duties to fight climate change and the fallout if they don’t.

Essex Police is pushing back against claims that they're helping protesters by transporting them to a hotel housing asylum seekers in Epping. They’ve explicitly denied any coordination with activist groups, calling the allegations unfounded.