US flies alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court block

13 Sept 09:44 Key points summarised by AI

The U.S. deported over 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, confirmed by President Nayib Bukele.
The deportations proceeded despite a U.S. federal judge granting a temporary suspension of the expulsion order, sparking controversy over potential defiance of the court.
President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a rarely used wartime law, to justify the expulsions of individuals designated as foreign terrorists.
El Salvador will house the alleged gang members in its maximum-security Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) for a "very low fee," while rights groups criticize the use of the outdated wartime powers.

Israel opposition vows to replace Netanyahu but falls short of majority

Today 08:52 Key points summarised by AI

Neither opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot nor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc secured a majority in Israel's recent election, despite the highest voter turnout since 1999.
Eisenkot, a political novice, vowed to swiftly form a new government, stating voters rejected Netanyahu's divisive rule and warning against using national security for political gain.
Arab Israeli parties made significant gains, with their increased turnout potentially making them crucial 'kingmakers' in forming a coalition, despite Eisenkot's reluctance to govern with them.
Netanyahu, facing calls to resign and ongoing corruption charges, has not conceded, leaving the path to government formation uncertain amidst a deeply divided political landscape.