Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo

Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo

Jan 23, 2025

The last two towns before Goma, a provincial capital in Congo’s east, have just fallen to M23 rebels. They last captured the city in 2012.The last two towns before Goma, a provincial capital in Congo’s east, have just fallen to M23 rebels. They

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U.K. Teenager Who Killed 3 Girls in Southport Stabbing to Be Sentenced Today

U.K. Teenager Who Killed 3 Girls in Southport Stabbing to Be Sentenced Today

Jan 23, 2025

Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder after attacking children and two adults at a dance class last July.Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder after attacking children and two adults at a dance class last July. 

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South Korea Tells Budget Airlines to Tighten Safety After Crash

South Korea Tells Budget Airlines to Tighten Safety After Crash

Jan 23, 2025

Following the deadly Jeju Air accident, the government ordered low cost carriers to reduce flight times, boost pilot training and expand maintenance crews.Following the deadly Jeju Air accident, the government ordered low cost carriers to reduce flight times, boost pilot training and expand

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Zelensky Could Face Tough Re-election Prospects, Polls Show

Zelensky Could Face Tough Re-election Prospects, Polls Show

Jan 23, 2025

The high popularity that the Ukrainian president had in the early days of the Russian invasion, with an approval rating of about 90 percent, has dipped badly.The high popularity that the Ukrainian president had in the early days of the Russian invasion, with

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Mexico’s Ambitious Plan to Prepare to Receive Its Citizens Deported From the US

Mexico’s Ambitious Plan to Prepare to Receive Its Citizens Deported From the US

Jan 23, 2025

The plan, called “Mexico Embraces You,” seeks to reassure undocumented migrants facing expulsion. Some experts question if the government is really ready to reabsorb them.The plan, called “Mexico Embraces You,” seeks to reassure undocumented migrants facing expulsion. Some experts question if the government

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Thailand Starts Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand Starts Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage

Jan 23, 2025

Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the few places in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the

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Israeli Raids in West Bank Focus on Jenin, Long a Resistance Hub

Israeli Raids in West Bank Focus on Jenin, Long a Resistance Hub

Jan 22, 2025

At least 10 people have been killed in the raids, and more than 40 wounded, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Dozens have been arrested, Palestinian officials told the Wafa news agency.At least 10 people have been killed in the raids, and more

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Britain Says Russian Spy Ship Returned to U.K. Waters in Sign of Kremlin Threat

Britain Says Russian Spy Ship Returned to U.K. Waters in Sign of Kremlin Threat

Jan 22, 2025

The British defense secretary told Parliament that the Yantar, which he described as a Russian spy ship, had come near Britain’s coast for the second time in a few months.The British defense secretary told Parliament that the Yantar, which he described as a

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Deadly Hotel Fire at Turkish Ski Resort Stirs Grief and Outrage

Deadly Hotel Fire at Turkish Ski Resort Stirs Grief and Outrage

Jan 22, 2025

Some had returned to the hotel year after year. Their deaths — amid dozens of others at the hotel — have stirred grief and outrage.Some had returned to the hotel year after year. Their deaths — amid dozens of others at the hotel

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Prince Harry Agrees to Settlement as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Offer Full Apology

Prince Harry Agrees to Settlement as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Offer Full Apology

Jan 22, 2025

Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers offered Harry an “unequivocal apology” for “unlawful” activities at The Sun newspaper and agreed to pay substantial damages.Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers offered Harry an “unequivocal apology” for “unlawful” activities at The Sun newspaper and agreed to pay

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