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Rwanda-backed M23 militia storms DRC city, displacing 200,000
About 200,000 people have fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels surged into Uvira.
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado misses Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
Right-wing opposition leader Maria Corina Machado missed the ceremony awarding her this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates in final decision of the year
The central bank cut rates for the third time in 2025 as limited government data clouds economic outlook.
Oldest evidence of deliberate fire use found in England
Experts suggest humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, scientists say.
Trump admin seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast: Reports
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UN rights office in ‘survival mode’ amid deep funding cuts
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said the shortfall has already led to 300 job losses.
US general highlights ‘close cooperation’ with Syria against ISIL threats
US military's Central Command chief says there have been 'multiple instances of collaboration' with Syria against ISIL.
Olympics decision on gender eligibility to come in early 2026
IOC currently has no universal rule in place for the participation of transgender athletes at the Olympic Games.
Iceland to join boycott of Eurovision in protest at Israel’s involvement
Iceland joins four other nations in a boycott, after the organiser declined to hold a vote over Israel's involvement.
Anger after deadly dual building collapse in Morocco
Almost two dozen people are confirmed dead after two buildings collapsed in the Moroccan city of Fez.