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Cuba's deputy foreign minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said on Sunday, speaking on the US channel C-SPAN's Washington Journal programme, that it would be an "atrocious international crime" for the United States to use military force against Cuba. His remarks come amid rising tensions between Havana and Washington, and are drawing attention among observers following US-Cuba relations.

BBC News has launched a live tracker pulling together the UK's latest migration statistics, covering net migration figures, visa issuance, asylum claims and Channel small boat crossings. It offers readers a single reference point as migration remains one of the most contested political issues in Britain ahead of policy debates between the government and opposition.

A federal court has ruled that Washington, D.C.'s parole and supervised release system discriminates against people with disabilities. Civil rights advocates, including the ACLU of D.C., welcomed the decision, saying it confirms that disabled people on parole or supervised release have been denied fair access to the system's programs and processes. The ruling is expected to push local authorities to change how they supervise people with disabilities.

Pope Leo XIV is on a visit to France that analysts describe as deeply political, despite his reputation as a measured diplomatic figure. Commentators note the trip touches on church-state relations and sensitive political territory in a formally secular republic, drawing attention to how the new pope is positioning himself on the world stage early in his pontificate.

Germany's foreign minister visited the International Criminal Court in The Hague, pledging Berlin's full support for the institution despite US sanctions imposed under the Trump administration. The visit signals Germany's continued commitment to international justice, though it comes after Berlin also announced its own sanctions targeting ICC officials, creating a mixed picture of Europe's stance toward the court.

A new documentary, Prison Letters, follows Max, a 14-year-old struggling with climate anxiety, as he writes letters to climate activists imprisoned for direct action. Through their correspondence he seeks to understand the human stories behind protest and why so many climate demonstrators have served time in prison. The short film is being shared as a moving portrait of a younger generation searching for hope amid the climate crisis.

UK Foreign Office lawyers have reportedly concluded that Israel has no legal right to shut the British consulate in Jerusalem, which serves as the UK's diplomatic representative to the Palestinian authorities. The advice underscores longstanding tensions between London and Jerusalem over the consulate's status, as Israel has sought to assert authority over diplomatic missions in the contested city.

A European Union regulatory watchdog is set to broaden its supervisory powers in 2027, according to a report from Law360. The planned expansion would extend the authority's oversight reach across the bloc. Details on which sectors or entities will fall under the expanded mandate were not provided in the report.

The UN Special Envoy for Road Safety is visiting Portugal as part of efforts to encourage safer behaviour on the country's roads. The trip falls under the United Nations' wider road safety agenda, which seeks to reduce traffic deaths and injuries worldwide. Details of specific meetings or announcements during the visit have not been made available.

The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy aimed at promptly resolving international parental child abduction cases. The measure, publicized by the U.S. Embassy in Chile, signals that visa privileges may be denied to individuals connected to unresolved abductions of children across borders. It reflects Washington's broader effort to press foreign governments and parents to comply with international custody obligations and return abducted children.

Tanzania has introduced mandatory inbound travel insurance for foreign visitors, according to a legal alert from law firm Dentons. Foreign nationals entering the country will now be required to hold travel insurance as a condition of entry, a move that affects tourists, business travellers and other incoming visitors and adds a new cost and compliance step to travel planning for Tanzania.

Taylor Swift has released a new music video featuring an NFL player, and it is not her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The casting choice has caught fans' attention, prompting speculation about which star appears and how Kelce's absence from the project will be read.

Filmmaker and producer Shawn Levy has signed an overall deal with Disney's 20th Television, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The agreement will see Levy's production company develop television projects for the studio. Levy is known for directing and producing major film and TV hits, and the deal strengthens Disney's roster of high-profile creative talent for its television slate.

The long-running Japanese talk show Tetsuko's Room has announced a sudden change to its broadcast schedule. A memorial episode honoring screenwriter Kuromoto Sō, who recently died, will air on the 29th, replacing the previously scheduled episode featuring actor Ken Tanaka, which has been pushed back. The program is paying tribute to one of Japan's most celebrated drama writers.

The Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center in Louisiana is set to be featured on the television series 'JAIL', according to local outlet KPLC 7 News. The announcement has drawn attention in the region, with residents and viewers likely curious to see how the facility and its operations will be portrayed on the show, which typically documents life inside American county jails.