Ghana has seen 14 arrests linked to false news and offensive speech in 16 months, raising concerns about free speech under President John Mahama. This number is nearly double that recorded during the previous administration’s eight-year term, prompting debate on the enforcement of existing laws in a digital context.

The trial has completed its second week and is set to continue for a total of five weeks. Further developments are expected as the proceedings progress and more evidence is presented in court.

The FBI has dismissed five analysts linked to a now-retracted internal memo concerning “Radical Traditionalist Catholic” ideology, a decision following internal reviews that cited procedural errors but no malicious intent. The memo has attracted criticism from allies of former President Trump, alleging anti-Christian bias.

A court in Mali has sentenced a French embassy official to 20 years in prison on charges of espionage and undermining state security. The official, detained since August 2025, faces a €5,400 fine and a ban on entering Mali, escalating tensions between the military-led government and France.

Anthropic has called for a coordinated pause in the development of advanced AI systems, citing concerns that rapid technological advancements may lead to humans losing control. The company emphasised the need for societal structures to keep pace with AI innovations and to establish verification measures among competing labs.

Data indicates that between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years, the province’s expenditure on OSAP grants increased by £465 million, with 95 per cent allocated to students at private colleges.

The Senate voted 47-52 to block an extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which will lapse on 12 June without further action. Seven Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the motion, citing concerns over warrantless surveillance of Americans. The legislation may be revisited next week.

A British man has been arrested in Benidorm for attempting to drown a woman and suffocate a boy at Poniente Beach, and is undergoing mental health evaluations.

A girl, identified only as Lyhanna, has been missing since 29 May after being last seen entering a man’s car near Fleurance. Authorities are actively investigating her disappearance, seeking information from the public to aid in the search efforts.

Officials have executed a plan to acquire over 3,500 tickets for six international soccer matches in Toronto, leveraging host city privileges established last year. The strategy aims to enhance local engagement and promote the event across the community.