Congo Buries Its Dead After Rebel Assault

A single image captures the grim task facing those who needed to find space for the dead after a spasm of violence in Central Africa.

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UN rights body condemns Rwanda and the rebels it backs in neighboring Congo. Violence mounts in east

The U.N.’s top human rights body has condemned Rwanda’s support of rebel fighters across the border in eastern Congo and ordered a team of experts to examine rights violations in the region
ABC News - 8h
Congo Mourns Its Dead After Rebels Capture Key City of Goma

Nearly 3,000 people were killed over the last week as rebels captured a key city in one of the deadliest battles in the Central African country in decades.
The New York Times - 2d

Trump’s Gaza Plan Complicates Hoped-for Saudi-Israeli Deal

President Trump wants to broker normal ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but his proposal to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza just made that a lot harder.
The New York Times - 2h
At a Draft Site in Ukraine, an Anguished Wait for a Chance to Say Goodbye

The Ukrainian authorities are rounding up recruits. Relatives huddle at a center on the edge of Kyiv for a chance to see loved ones before they’re shipped to war.
The New York Times - 12h
Fighting Intensifies in Sudan, Leaving Hundreds Dead

The army and the paramilitary forces are locked in a new and ruinous battle for territory across the northeast African nation.
The New York Times - 9h
USAID Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say

Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid sent to the enclave since the war began. With most agency workers set to be put on leave, officials say that those supplies are under threat.
The New York Times - 10h
How Much Can 10,000 Mexican Troops Achieve at the Border?

To stave off U.S. tariffs, Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to its northern border. Analysts and former officials question whether they can effectively stop the flow of fentanyl.
The New York Times - 14h

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from gutting USAid – live

Judge ruling in response to lawsuit filed by union for government workers; union lawyers call Trump’s efforts ‘violation of the separation of powers’. The International Criminal Court has condemned ...
The Guardian - 34m
Mountain Biker and Yeti / Shimano EP Enduro Team Mechanic Goes Missing

Yahoo News - 1h
Dozens of countries speak out against Trump sanctions on ICC

Karim Khan, court’s British chief prosecutor, said to be focus of move decried as attack on international rule of law. Governments around the world have rushed to defend the international criminal ...
The Guardian - 1h
European roundup: Harry Kane scores twice as Bayern make it seven in a row

Bayern go nine points clear at top of Bundesliga with win Kolo Muani seals late Juventus victory against Como Bayern Munich eased past Werder Bremen 3-0 on Friday with two goals from Harry ...
The Guardian - 1h
Manchester City start new legal action against Premier League over rules

Action relates to new associated party transaction rules Guardiola hits back over City’s January splurge Manchester City have initiated new legal action against the Premier League, as the ...
The Guardian - 1h