Days after the signing ceremony, the M23 entered the Congolese city of Uvira near the Burundi border in the biggest escalation of the conflict in months. It later pulled out under US pressure, although it still controls large parts of eastern DR…
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South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
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How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, said last week: “With the outbreak of the crisis in the Middle East, the issue of energy prices has clearly become even more important, which is why, at European level, we are also calling for the urgent…
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US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse
The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.
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As Cuba struggles with power cuts, how is the island holding out?
Cuba’s grid operator has restored intermittent power after the national electric grid collapsed on 16 March. It comes amid a US-imposed oil blockade that has crippled the island’s already struggling fuel, food, and medicine shortages.
Several…
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US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board
The USS Gerald R Ford has played a significant role in US operations during the war with Iran.
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Afghanistan evacuees in Qatar transit camp accuse US of betrayal
The US state department has clarified that it is not forcibly returning any evacuees to Afghanistan, but that some have voluntarily returned. It did not confirm whether it was paying those returning to Afghanistan, but sources have told the BBC…
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India's young are more educated than ever. So why are so many jobless?
India’s educational enrolment has surged but jobs, especially good ones, are not keeping pace, a new report finds.
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Labubu movie in the works as viral toys attempt film crossover
Pop Mart and Sony Pictures say the film will combine live action and computer-generated animation.
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The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis – can China withstand it?
With oil supply disrupted, Beijing’s oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.
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