The U.S. Supreme Court this week removed another barrier to President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration agenda, authorizing the end of humanitarian protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants. In a string of emergency interventions—seven in total since Trump returned to office in January—the court has largely sided with the administration’s efforts to rapidly expand mass deportations, even as it signals caution over the lack of due process for affected individuals.

Five Jewish sites in Paris, including the Shoah Memorial and several synagogues, were defaced with green paint overnight, French police reported Saturday. Authorities discovered the vandalism early in the morning in the historic Jewish district of Le Marais, launching an immediate investigation into what officials suspect may be a coordinated hate crime.

The World Food Programme says crowds of civilians have rushed aid trucks in Gaza, as hunger and desperation create chaotic scenes.

An Israeli airstrike near an aid distribution point operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in Rafah killed at least 30 people and wounded more than 115, according to Palestinian news agency WAFA and Hamas-affiliated media on Sunday. Israel has not yet issued a response to the reported attack.

Kurdish commander Mazloum Abdi, who leads the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeast Syria, said his group is in direct contact with Turkey and open to improving relations, including a potential meeting with President Erdogan. This marks a major diplomatic gesture, considering past conflicts between the SDF and Turkish forces during Syria’s civil war.

Ukraine has declined to commit to another round of peace talks with Russia without first receiving clear proposals from Moscow. President Zelenskiy emphasized the need for a clear agenda and preparation for meaningful dialogue, accusing Russia of undermining progress. While Turkey and the U.S. have shown interest in facilitating talks, Ukraine insists on a ceasefire as a prerequisite.

The situation in Gaza is the worst since the war between Israel and Hamas militants began 19-months ago, the United Nations said on Friday, despite a resumption of limited aid deliveries in the Palestinian enclave where famine looms.

China has strongly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for linking the defence of Ukraine with the need to protect Taiwan, calling the comparison a “double standard.” Macron, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, warned that unchecked Russian aggression in Ukraine could have implications for Taiwan.

Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt expressed hope that the European Union can agree on a common plan to send failed asylum seekers to third countries near their home regions. This approach is part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s broader effort to reduce immigration, a key promise during February’s election, though migration numbers have already been declining.

The latest stocktake of Australia’s efforts to cut carbon emissions have shown the country has struggled in recent years to make progress, with emissions marginally climbing in 2024.

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles has called for greater military transparency from China, especially regarding its rapid military expansion and exercises, to foster a more “productive” relationship between the two nations. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Marles stressed the need for better communication, citing concerns about China’s growing assertiveness in the Pacific.

Scientists have identified an object about 435 miles (700 km) wide inhabiting the frigid outer reaches of our solar system that might qualify as a dwarf planet, spotting it as it travels on a highly elongated orbital path around the sun.