UN warns of dire humanitarian crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo. For years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been trapped in a cycle of conflict, with devastating consequences for its people. The latest escalation in violence between the military and the M23 armed group has forced 7.4 million people from their homes in two […]
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The latest red alert comes as a sizzling heat wave sends temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in some places. ADVERTISEMENT A red alert is in place for all of Croatia as the country continues to swelter through a heatwave, with Friday’s temperature reaching 37 degrees
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In France, a shock election win for the left was no thanks to French media. The French far right may have been defeated at the polls, but much of the press remains sympathetic to Marine Le Pen’s National Rally. How will the incoming left-wing coalition navigate a hostile media and a hung parliament? Contributors:Matthieu Bidan
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Ronen Zvulun/Reuters Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, February 18, 2024. Jerusalem CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reversed on a key Israeli concession in ceasefire negotiations, demanding that armed men be barred from returning to northern Gaza during an eventual ceasefire, an Israeli source familiar with the talks told CNN. Israel had
President Ruto sacks most of his cabinet in the face of growing public discontent. Kenyan President William Ruto has hit the reset button on his government, dismissing almost his entire cabinet in a surprise shake-up. The decision comes on the heels of nationwide protests against a finance bill that would have led to tax increases.
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NASA releases photos of two entangled galaxies to mark two-year anniversary of James Webb Space Telescope. The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released photos from the James Webb Space Telescope showing a pair of entangled galaxies. The space agency released a photo of the two galaxies — one named Penguin and the
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A Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger plane crashed Friday outside Moscow, killing all three crew members on board, according to Russian state news agency TASS. The crash reportedly happened during a test flight, when no passengers were on board. Authorities are investigating what caused the fatal incident. The crash comes after a series of issues with
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Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change, threatening their livelihoods, culture and environment. Sherpa communities in the Himalayas face dramatic climate shifts threatening their environment, livelihoods and culture. Melting glaciers, avalanche risks and shorter climbing seasons jeopardise their way of life. This episode explores personal stories, economic effects and the Sherpas’ resilience. With global
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Vehicles swept off highway by landslide caused by rains, with three survivors rescued after they swam to safety. Two buses carrying more than 60 people were swept by a landslide into a rain-swollen river in Nepal, with three survivors rescued after swimming to safety. The vehicles, carrying at least 65 people between them, were swept
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PARIS (AP) — A small fire broke out Thursday in the spire of the medieval cathedral in Rouen, a major landmark in northern France that was under renovation, but authorities said it was quickly brought under control. Witnesses told French television they saw smoke emanating from the spire just after midday, and recalled a devastating
