The BBC’s analysis editor looks at a decision that leading Democrats have called “an abuse of power”.
MI6 launches dark web portal to attract spies in Russia
Outgoing MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore is expected to confirm details in a speech in Istanbul.
Trump says TV networks ‘against’ him should ‘maybe’ lose licence, after Kimmel suspension
“Maybe their licence should be taken away,” Trump said of broadcasters that he argued covered him unfairly.
Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK’s warm relations – and limited influence
The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president’s mind.
At least 10 dead in Lagos high-rise office building fire
Some commercial workers in Afriland Towers jumped out of the third and fourth floors when the fire started.
US deportees sue Ghana over ‘illegal’ detention
Despite opposition to the deal, Ghana’s president says 40 more deportees will arrive from the US.
Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders
The US president says illegal migration “destroys countries from within”, as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close.
Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon
Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah positions, while Lebanon’s PM called for pressure on Israel to stop attacks.
Royals, Maga and tech CEOs: What we learned from state banquet guest list
The event is as much about diplomacy as it is about fine dining.
Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down
A specialist took the gold artefact from a Cairo museum and sold it through a jeweller, officials say.


