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Could the latest violence in DR Congo undermine truce efforts?
Lesser-known armed groups have carried out a spate of attacks in the country's northeast.
South Africa plans presidential impeachment probe over ‘Farmgate’ scandal
The country's parliament says its speaker will begin the process of setting up the impeachment committee.
Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan in meeting with China’s Xi
US weapons sales to Taiwan have been longstanding source of tension with Beijing, which claims island as its territory.
EU agrees sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlers, Hamas leaders
The long-awaited agreement comes after Hungary's new government dropped the country's veto.
Can Chinese AI solve inequality? + How dementia comes for your bank account
Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.
Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
UK sanctions network accused of planning attacks for Iran
Britain freezes assets and travel for those accused of laundering billions and plotting Iranian-backed hostile activity.
Philippine senator flees ICC arrest over role in Duterte’s drug war
Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has evaded a drug war warrant against him.
Fan festivals, Panini, tickets: What are FIFA World Cup fans talking about?
From collectible shirts to broadcasting issues, here's what global football fans are discussing before World Cup 2026.
How impunity in Shireen Abu Akleh’s case fuels Israeli attacks on the press
Rights advocates say lack of accountability for killing of US citizen and Al Jazeera journalist enabled further abuses.
Trump says ceasefire is on ‘life support’ after rejecting Iran’s proposal
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal.
Tragedy at sea: MV Hondius captain praises unity amid hantavirus outbreak.
For unity and strength, a thank you message from the captain of hantavirus-stricken ship.
Poland says it expects US to extradite ex-minister who fled from Hungary
Trump reportedly involved in securing visa for Zbigniew Ziobro, who is wanted in Warsaw on criminal chargesPoland has said it expects Washington to extradite a former justice mini…
US and French evacuees from Hantavirus-hit ship test positive
As passengers evacuate the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship, a French woman and two US citizens tested positive.
Trump says ceasefire on ‘life support’, slams Iran response to US proposal
Efforts between Washington and Tehran to reach an agreement continue to fall short, fuelling concerns of return to war.
'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU
Sir Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe in a defiant speech on Monday.
Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran
Suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress.
Israeli attacks kill at least four in southern Lebanon
Israeli strikes follow forced displacement warnings for nine towns in southern and eastern Lebanon.
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram
A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.
Putin is in a ‘weaker position than ever before’, says EU’s Kallas – as it happened
The bloc’s foreign policy chief said recent remarks from the Russian leader suggested the war may be coming to an endRussian affairs reporterThe EU on Monday dismissed Vladimir Pu…
'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
US health officials: Hantavirus risk to Americans 'very low'
US health authorities say 18 Americans from the MV Hondius cruise ship have returned to the US, with one testing positive for hantavirus.
Iran denies proposal sent to US contains ‘excessive demands’
Iran says Tehran’s response to the latest US proposal to end the war was “not excessive."