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Tunisians protest against president on anniversary of his power grab/in /by
Describing President Kais Saied's rule as an "authoritarian regime", they say it has turned the country into an “open-air prison”.
DR Congo: M23 threatens to boycott peace process over prisoners/in /by
The militant group says Kinshasa is being slow to release its members ahead of the resumption of talks in Doha on 8 August.
Trial of former DRC President Joseph Kabila begins over alleged M23 rebel support/in /by
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has opened the trial of former President Joseph Kabila, who stands accused of treason and a range of serious crimes tied to his alleged support for the M23 rebel group.
ICC verdict on two former militia leaders sparks mixed reaction in CAR/in /by
After more than five years of legal proceedings, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced two former anti-Balaka militia leaders for crimes committed during the Central African Republic’s brutal civil conflict between 2013 and 2014.
Georges Abdallah receives hero’s welcome in Beirut after 40 years in French prison/in /by
Celebrations erupted at Beirut’s airport as supporters welcomed Georges Abdallah, a pro-Palestinian communist militant, following his release from a French prison after more than 40 years behind bars. Abdallah's return marks the end of the longest incarceration in France’s recent history.
Twisted Metal returns for season two with more chaos and carnage/in /by
Twisted Metal is back with a second season, promising even more explosive action, outrageous characters, and high-octane destruction. The hit TV adaptation of the cult classic video game returns to streaming on Peacock starting July 31.
Protesters in Jaffa demand humanitarian aid for Gaza, end to war/in /by
As the war nears its 22nd month, international pressure is growing for a ceasefire and unrestricted access to aid.
UN condemns resurgent violence in Eastern DRC amid funding challenges/in /by
The United Nations has strongly condemned the recent surge of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Ituri Province, where dozens of civilians have been killed in brutal attacks.
Bali court jails foreigners for cocaine smuggling/in /by
Indonesia maintains some of the harshest drug laws globally, with over 500 people — including nearly 100 foreigners — currently on death row. While the country has upheld a moratorium on executions since 2017, drug offenses remain heavily punished.
UN urges urgent global support as Sudan refugee crisis deepens/in /by
On a recent visit to the capital, Mamadou Diane Balde, UNHCR’s Regional Director for East and the Horn of Africa, described the level of devastation as overwhelming. He said it clearly explains why Sudan is now facing the world’s worst displacement crisis.