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AFP via Getty ImagesM23 rebels seen in Goma in March after an air strike on the territoryThe Democratic Republic of Congo government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have agreed a roadmap for peace talks.In a joint statement after five days of talks in Switzerland, they said they had pledged to “pursue negotiations towards comprehensive peace and conflict resolution” and set up a mechanism to monitor the ceasefire.The roadmap sets out a timeline for talks under a US-brokered peace framework which they signed in 2025 – only for fighting to then continue in eastern DR Congo, which has been engulfed…
ReutersNearly two weeks after a damaging storm struck her town in Indiana, Terry Dubois is one of tens of thousands of people still without power.The 77-year-old has been relying on friends to bring her non-perishable food to eat. Her son brought her a power bank so she can charge her phone and keep in touch with the outside world.Thankfully, the summer heat hasn’t been too punishing, Dubois said, meaning she has not missed her air conditioning too much.”It was like a sheer wall of wind,” she recalls.A wave of sudden, severe storms brought flooding and tornadoes to the US Midwest…
EPA/ShutterstockA man jumps into the water as people gather along the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, France. Photo: 29 July 2026France has seen 301 drownings since 19 June, a government minister has said, linking the sharp rise in deaths compared to last year to the prolonged heatwaves.Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari told France Inter radio the number of deaths – a 14% hike on 2025 – was a “tragic toll”.France, Spain and Italy have been hit by heatwaves, which have triggered massive wildfires that scorched thousands of hectares of land.Ferrari said people have been taking risks by…
Australia beat Bangladesh in two daysMitchell Starc takes 10 wickets in the match as Australia bounce back to win the second Test against Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs and draw the series.7 hrs agoCricket
‘New season, new trim’ – Norway’s superstar Haaland reveals buzzcutManchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.1 hr agoMan City
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Watch: A shop ablaze in Narathiwat, southern Thailand as a wave of attacks reportedMore than 50 co-ordinated arson and incendiary attacks “aimed at creating unrest” have been carried out across Thailand’s insurgency-hit south, the Thai military has said.At least two people were injured, with a local government office building, a convenience store, and a stolen vehicle among the targets set on fire.The incidents took place across the country’s southern border provinces between 20:00 local time (13:00 GMT) and midnight on Saturday, the military’s Internal Security Operations Command said in a statement.Most were reported in Narathiwat province, with others occurring in…
Robots compete in boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid GamesThe second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.30 mins agoAsia
Fedorov asked about Ukraine government corruption claimsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has “questions to answer” about corruption in his government, his sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has told the BBC.Fedorov, a popular minister who modernised the armed forces and pioneered drone warfare, was fired last month after reportedly falling out with the head of Ukraine’s armed forces.He told the BBC a money laundering investigation announced last week raised questions about Zelensky’s awareness of potential corruption in his inner circle.Fedorov also reiterated that “democracy should not be the hostage of Putin” – but stopped short of declaring his own political ambitions days…
Getty ImagesA small power plant in the UK was shut down during a cyber attack.The government said that at no point was there a risk to the UK’s energy system, but the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has contacted power companies to advise them about the risk of cyber attacks.The Telegraph reported that the attack, which took place last month, was carried out by hackers affiliated to the Iranian regime.For security reasons, neither the government nor the National Cyber Security Centre, which deals with attacks on critical infrastructure, would give further details of the site affected. However…