Short News

Judge pauses Afghan deportations

Judge pauses Afghan deportations

A New York federal judge temporarily blocked deportations of Afghan detainees to Afghanistan or Pakistan, citing safety concerns raised by Congress and advocates.
Spain minister resigns after crash

Spain minister resigns after crash

Spain’s transport minister Óscar Puente resigns after a Madrid-Seville high-speed rail collision killed 69, citing political responsibility.
Indonesia detains generals in probe

Indonesia detains generals in probe

Indonesian police detained three senior generals in a wiretapping probe over alleged illegal interceptions targeting President Prabowo and other figures.
UK court blocks injunction bid

UK court blocks injunction bid

A UK celebrity lost a High Court bid to block ITN and Guardian reporting sexual misconduct allegations, raising privacy and public interest questions.