The escalating conflict in eastern Congo, fueled by the M23 rebellion and supported by Rwanda, has led to widespread sexual violence, resource exploitation, and brutal attacks on civilians. Reports detail harrowing accounts of rape, murder, and mass graves. Read more...

This week in sports brings a mix of emotions, from cricket victories and golf redemption to the heartbreaking loss of a snowboarding icon and controversy in women's football. Read more...

Roku's Cinema Box streams the original, unedited Star Wars! Plus, a new Andor season 2 video teases a monumental Star Wars event. Read more...

A Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jet, missing since Tuesday, has been found wrecked in Bukidnon. Both pilots are confirmed dead; an investigation is underway. Read more...

DR Congo faces a complex crisis: rebel conflict, a surge in mpox cases, and a massive humanitarian need. A $2.5 billion aid plan aims to help millions. Read more...

Heavy fighting has erupted in Syria, particularly in the Latakia province, a stronghold of Assad. Meanwhile, Idlib remains relatively stable despite ongoing threats, and Sheikh Al-Hijri reaffirms his commitment to a unified Syria. Read more...

The UN tackles critical global issues: nature conservation funding, nuclear disarmament concerns, the escalating conflict in Yemen, and a severe humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Read more...

Political tensions flare as Germany's past is questioned, Yemen's rebels threaten action over Gaza aid, and Columbia University faces free speech concerns related to Israel. Read more...

Hundreds of thousands of refugees near Goma, DRC, are being displaced as the M23 rebels gain control. Meanwhile, the UK suspends aid to Rwanda over alleged support for the rebels. Read more...

Reports from the Democratic Republic of Congo detail escalating violence, with civilians caught between warring factions and facing horrific atrocities, including mass rapes, murders, and bombings. Read more...

Hundreds of mpox patients flee clinics in DR Congo due to rebel looting and ongoing conflict, raising concerns about the spread of the contagious disease. The Pope also experienced a health scare. Read more...