DR Congo’s rebels vow to take Kinshasa after claiming capture of Goma
DR Congo’s rebels vow to take Kinshasa after claiming capture of Goma UN claims M23 fighters backed by thousands of Rwandan soldiers in lightning offensive on country’s mineral-rich east. Video…
DR Congo’s M23 rebels threaten ‘march’ to capital city
The Rwanda-backed rebels taking over territory in DR Congo have vowed to fight all the way to the capital.
Gaza’s Rafah Crossing reopening for medical evacuations
The Rafah Crossing, a vital route for humanitarian aid into Gaza, is reopening for medical evacuations.
‘Fields were solitary’: Migration raids send chill across rural California
With Trump set to take office Monday, advocates fear the raids signal a new push to target undocumented labourers. Los Angeles, California — Recent raids carried out by the United…
Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas
The deal is due to take effect from Sunday and involves the exchange of captives held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet has approved…
Gaza atrocities will ‘haunt’ Antony Blinken, says former US diplomat
Washington, DC – Israel’s devastating offensive in Gaza — and the United States’ support for it — will “haunt” outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken for the rest of his…
More than 230,000 displaced in DRC since start of the year, UN says
The UN says the forced displacement is one of ‘the most alarming’ humanitarian crises in the world. More than 230,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of the year…
Former CIA employee pleads guilty to leaking files on Israel’s Iran strikes
Asif William Rahman has pled guilty to transmitting classified national defence information, the US Justice Department says. A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employee has pleaded guilty to leaking secret…
Gaza ‘ceasefire at risk’ if UNRWA forced to stop operations
Gaza ‘ceasefire at risk’ if UNRWA forced to stop operations UK, France and Germany reiterate ‘grave concern’ over Israeli law forbidding contact between its officials and UN agency. Video Duration…
Suspended engineer accused of forging fire safety certificates for high-rise flats
Suspended engineer accused of forging fire safety certificates for high-rise flats 9 hours agoPhil HendryBBC News LinkedInMortgage lenders are withdrawing offers to homebuyers with fire safety certificates issued by Adam…