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British Home Secretary James Cleverly has defended the UK’s deportation deal with Rwanda as a necessary response to a growing migration problem, despite criticism from the UN refugee agency that it violates international law. The deal, which involves paying Rwanda to process migrants who arrive in the UK illegally, aims to deter people from crossing the English Channel. Cleverly acknowledged the UN’s concerns but stressed that the UK is a law-abiding country. Amidst anti-migrant sentiment, human rights groups have raised concerns about both the UK-Rwanda deal and Italy’s agreement to outsource asylum-seeker processing to Albania. Despite these concerns, Italy has seen a significant decrease in migrant arrivals this year, while Spain has outpaced Italy in terms of sea arrivals.

During the 2016 presidential campaign, a former media executive served as a conduit between then-candidate Donald Trump and key individuals. This individual, described as Trump’s ‘eyes and ears,’ allegedly relayed information and facilitated communication.

Four spears taken by British naval lieutenant James Cook and his crew during their first encounter with Australia in 1770 have been returned to the Indigenous community after more than 250 years. The Gweagal spears represent the first point of contact between Europeans and Indigenous Australians and hold significant historical and cultural value. The repatriation marks a momentous occasion for the La Perouse Aboriginal Community, with the spears set to be permanently displayed at a new visitor center at Kurnell, Kamay.

An Israeli soldier has spoken out against his country’s conduct in the Gaza war, describing scenes of fleeing Palestinians being gunned down despite waving white flags, and entire families being killed when buildings were flattened. The soldier, who is not identified for his own safety, said that what he witnessed turned him against Israel’s war.

Ukraine has suspended consular services for military-age men living abroad, except for those seeking assistance to return home, as part of an effort to boost conscription amid an ongoing war with Russia. The move comes as Ukraine faces a shortage of troops and seeks to improve its mobilization process, with some military analysts highlighting the need for additional manpower on the battlefield.

Ukraine has suspended consular services for men of fighting age living abroad. The move is part of efforts to boost the army amid manpower shortages. However, the measure has drawn criticism for potentially hindering their return to the country and impacting Ukraine’s reputation abroad.

A Belgian man was acquitted of drunk driving charges after it was revealed that he suffers from a rare metabolic condition called auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), which causes his body to turn certain foods into alcohol. Despite being found over the legal limit for alcohol in his blood, the man’s doctors confirmed his condition and emphasized that he had not consumed any alcoholic beverages. The judge in the case ruled that the man did not exhibit symptoms of intoxication when stopped by the police and ordered him to take measures to drive safely, such as controlling his diet or using an interlock device prior to driving.

Southern Greece has been experiencing a surreal scene as orange skies enveloped the Acropolis and other Athens landmarks due to dust clouds from North Africa. This Martian-like atmosphere is expected to clear on Wednesday as winds shift, bringing cooler temperatures. Strong southerly winds have fueled early wildfires in the country’s south, leading to 25 outbreaks in the past 24 hours. Three arrests have been made on the island of Paros for accidentally starting a blaze. Fortunately, no significant damage or injuries have been reported. However, concerns remain about potential challenges for firefighters in the coming months due to the persistent drought and high spring temperatures.

A viral video allegedly shows Nikola Jokic’s brother, Strahinja, punching a fan in the head at Ball Arena following the Denver Nuggets’ buzzer-beater win against the Los Angeles Lakers. The video, posted to TikTok, shows Strahinja pushing his way down a row to approach the fan before throwing a punch. Jokic’s other brother, Nemanja, and wife, Natalija, can also be seen in the video attempting to intervene. The NBA is investigating the incident, and it remains unclear what sparked the altercation.

Mandisa Hundley, known as Mandisa, a Christian music artist who gained fame on ‘American Idol,’ was found dead in her Tennessee home. The cause of death remains unknown, and police have ruled out foul play. Mandisa’s representative confirmed the news, and her official Facebook page shared a statement expressing condolences and asking for prayers for her family and friends.