Kenya has asked the Ford Foundation to disclose details about the organizations it finances following claims from President William Ruto linking the foundation to recent anti-government protests. The President accused the foundation of disruptive activities in the country. The foundation denies any involvement and asserts a non-partisan stance in its funding practices.
President Joe Biden's visit to France marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and aims at bolstering transatlantic alliances amid European geopolitical tensions. Key discussions on democracy, Ukraine crisis, and military aid are planned with French and Ukrainian leaders.
Portugal is implementing stricter immigration policies and adapting its Golden Visa scheme to tackle the housing crisis. The government, led by Luís Montenegro and Antonio Leitao Amaro, aims to improve conditions for regularised migrants and citizens. Measures include tightening work rules, improving border controls, and introducing a 'solidarity visa.'
The International Criminal Court's Prosecutor has applied for arrest warrants against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory since October 2023. Amnesty International lauds this as a significant step towards justice and accountability.