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DR Congo’s provisional election results show lead for President Tshisekedi

DR Congo’s provisional election results show lead for President Tshisekedi

Electoral authorities announce results of voting by diaspora in the US, Canada, South Africa, Belgium and France. Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun to announce the results of general elections marred by chaotic organisation and credibility concerns. Electoral authorities on Friday announced the results of voting by diaspora Congolese in South Africa, the United […]

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Putin confidant approved plan to kill mercenary chief Prigozhin: WSJ

Putin confidant approved plan to kill mercenary chief Prigozhin: WSJ

A top confidant of Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the plan to kill Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin earlier this year, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Nikolai Patrushev, secretary of the security council for Russia, set in motion the operation to take out Prigozhin, according to a former Russian intelligence officer, per the Journal.

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Israel’s AI-powered ‘mass assassination factory’ | Israel-Palestine conflict

Israel’s AI-powered ‘mass assassination factory’ | Israel-Palestine conflict

‘Accountability can’t be transferred to any software system,’ software engineer Laura Nolan unpacks use of AI in war. “A mass assassination factory” was the headline of the investigation by +972 magazine and Local Call that unveiled the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) based targeting system by Israel. The system, called Habsora, or the Gospel

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Alex Batty interview: Teen tells the Sun he lied about escape to protect mum

Alex Batty interview: Teen tells the Sun he lied about escape to protect mum

22 December 2023, 01:23 GMT Updated 3 hours ago Image source, Greater Manchester Police Image caption, An image of a younger Alex Batty, before he disappeared British teenager Alex Batty has revealed he lied about the details of his escape to protect his mother and grandfather from police. In an interview with The Sun, he

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‘The Fat One’ sings: Spain’s Christmas lottery rolls out millions in prizes

‘The Fat One’ sings: Spain’s Christmas lottery rolls out millions in prizes

Known as ‘El Gordo’, the world’s richest lottery is set to pay out close to $3bn in prizes. People across Spain have been tuning in to watch the televised draw of the Christmas lottery known as “El Gordo” (‘The Fat One’), as pupils from Madrid’s San Ildefonso school began singing out the prize-winning numbers. A

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UN Human Rights Office calls for investigation into unlawful Gaza killings | Israel-Palestine conflict News

UN Human Rights Office calls for investigation into unlawful Gaza killings | Israel-Palestine conflict News

NewsFeed “They were executed.” The UN Human Rights Office is calling for an immediate investigation into a ‘possible war crime’ after receiving information about Israeli forces allegedly killing Palestinian men in front of family members in northern Gaza. Al Jazeera spoke to several witnesses; these are their accounts. Published On 21 Dec 202321 Dec 2023

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Could Israel’s war on Gaza cause a wider conflict? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Could Israel’s war on Gaza cause a wider conflict? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Regional tensions are rising over the US-backed war. More than 20,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza by Israel, armed and backed by the United States and European allies. More fighting nearby too: Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen among the groups involved. Could Israel’s war trigger a wider conflict? Presenter: Dareen Abughaida Guests: Omar

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Malaysia Bans Israeli-Based ZIM From Anchoring in Its Waters

Malaysia Bans Israeli-Based ZIM From Anchoring in Its Waters

Malaysia said it will block Israel-based ZIM Integrated Shipping Services from anchoring at any of the Southeast Asian nation’s ports, a largely symbolic move that signals rising frustration over the war in Gaza. The country is also banning ships bearing Israeli flags, and will prevent vessels destined for Israel from loading cargo at its ports,

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Young Kenyan ballet dancers stage early Christmas performance | Arts and Culture

Young Kenyan ballet dancers stage early Christmas performance | Arts and Culture

As the sun sets on the narrow streets of Africa’s largest informal settlement, children hurry to change from daily clothes into pointe shoes and other ballet gear. Fifteen-year-old Brenda Branice is among the dancers and can’t hide her joy. It’s time for the Christmas performance in Kibera, one of the busiest neighbourhoods of Kenya’s capital,

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Where does the conflict in Sudan stand after eight months? | TV Shows

Where does the conflict in Sudan stand after eight months? | TV Shows

Fighting shows no sign of ending and no political settlement on the horizon. It’s been more than eight months since the lives of millions of Sudanese were plunged into conflict and uncertainty. The paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces, has gained momentum in recent weeks, consolidating its grip on the vast Darfur region and seizing new

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