Refugees describe neighbours killed as M23 cements control of key DRC city
As M23 rebels capture strategic city Uvira despite Trump peace deal, displaced families recount chaos and death.
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Russian ambassador summoned to Berlin over claims Kremlin is seeking to destabilise Germany – Europe live
Foreign ministry says there has been ‘significant increase in Russian hybrid activities’ and government will decide on further diplomatic measures laterRussia’s central bank said it was suing the Belgium-based Euroclear financial group, which holds Moscow’s frozen international reserves, as the EU moves closer to using the funds to support Ukraine, AFP reported.The bank said it was filing “a lawsuit against Euroclear in the Moscow Arbitration Court” due to what it called “the illegal actions” of the institution. Continue reading...
Disguises, freezing waves, and a special forces veteran: Inside mission to sneak Nobel winner out of Venezuela
The man who led the operation says María Corina Machado crossed “very rough seas” in “pitch-black darkness”.
Russia Sues Holder of Frozen Assets Europe Wants for Ukraine Loan
The lawsuit was a warning to European officials who are racing to agree to a plan to use Russian government assets in Europe to lend money to Ukraine.
Primal Scream defend image of swastika inside Star of David shown during London gig
Scottish rock band says image ‘meant to provoke debate, not hate’ after many at concert accuse group of antisemitismThe Scottish rock group, Primal Scream, has defended displaying an image of a swastika inside a Star of David during a London gig, in response to accusations of racism and antisemitism.During a performance at the London’s Roundhouse, a video was shown on stage of a swastika in the centre of a Star of David that was then superimposed over eyes of images of political figures, including the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the US president, Donald Trump. Continue reading...
Nobel peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, say supporters
Mohammadi ‘violently’ detained along with other activists at memorial event in Mashhad, according to her foundationIranian security forces have “violently” arrested the 2023 Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi at a memorial ceremony, her supporters said.Mohammadi, who was granted temporary leave from prison in December 2024, was detained along with several other activists at the ceremony for Khosrow Alikordi, who was found dead in his office last week, her foundation wrote on X. Continue reading...
For 2 Hours, a Soccer Match Offers Palestinians a Rarity: Joy
The national soccer team made it to the knockout stages of the Arab Cup for the first time, uniting fans from Gaza to the West Bank to Cairo to Arab cities in Israel.
Gaza rescuers pull bodies from another collapsed house amid severe storm
Rescuers pulled bodies from under the rubble of a collapsed house in Gaza’s Beit Lahiya after heavy rain and winds.
Republicans and Democrats can work together on healthcare, says Trump, as rise in premiums looms – US politics live
President spoke at Congressional ball after Senate rejected two competing proposals to address imminent expiration of Obamacare subsidiesThe admiral in charge of US military forces in Latin America will retire two years early, AP reports, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that include Wednesday’s seizure of an oil tanker and more than 20 deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats.Three US officials and two people familiar with the matter told Reuters that Admiral Alvin Holsey was pushed out by defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Two officials said Hegseth had grown frustrated with Southern Command as he sought to flex US military operations and planning in the region. Continue reading...
Opening up Victoria’s Otway basin to offshore gas exploration an ‘environmental betrayal’, Greens say
Federal resources minister Madeleine King announces five new offshore exploration zones as part of future gas strategyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Greens and environmental groups have condemned the federal government’s move to encourage more offshore gas exploration, describing it as an “environmental betrayal” that undermines Labor’s climate agenda.The minister for resources, Madeleine King, this week announced five new areas in the Otway basin, stretching from waters off the south-west coast of Victoria to the ocean west of Tasmania, would be opened up for gas exploration as part of the government’s future gas strategy. Continue reading...