Congo says it will participate in peace talks with M23 rebels
Congo’s government says it will participate in peace talks in Angola with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group that has captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east.
Day: March 17, 2025
David Lammy says G7 considering further moves to pressure Russia into agreeing Ukraine ceasefire – as it happened
‘We have more cards we can play,’ foreign secretary tells MPs as he says G7 foreign ministers found ‘common ground’ when meeting last weekThe Reform UK press conference is about to start. There is a live feed here.Nigel Farage is going to announce that…
Trump’s explanation for failing to end Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours as promised
President Donald Trump was asked about the vow he repeatedly made on the campaign trail
Antarctica scientists ‘fear for their lives’ as terrifying email emerges from remote base
Researchers stationed at a remote base in the frozen waste of Antarctica have begged for rescue after one member of the team has started attacking them
Belgian factories rearm in the face of American disengagement
After the latest EU summit in Brussels confirmed the desire to rearm Europe in the face of American disengagement, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken (NVA) is interested in the huge Audi site in Brussels – closed since February – as a means of pro…
Long Covid: The lingering effects, five years on
On the 17th March 2020, France, like many other countries around the world went into lockdown as Covid-19 spread rapidly. Five years on, many infected by the virus still suffer symptoms, which has become known as Long Covid. Complications vary, but of…
Houthis pledge to escalate attacks after US strikes on Yemen
Yemen’s Houthis have said they will respond to US strikes on Yemen by escalating their attacks.
15 people detained over deadly nightclub fire in North Macedonia
Authorities say an initial investigation into the Club Pulse fire that killed dozens of young revelers in North Macedonia suggests “bribery and corruption” could be behind the tragedy.
Democratic Party’s popularity hits record low, according to new polls
While things are looking up for President Trump, things are looking woefully down for Democrats as the party suffers its lowest favorability rating since CNN’s polling in 1992
US deports hundreds of Venezuelans despite court order
Hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members have been deported by the White House to a supermax prison in El Salvador, even as a US judge blocked the removals.