India Maha Kumbh stampede: Why these crowd events happen

Early reports suggested at least seven people had died, perhaps more, in a stampede at a Hindu gathering in the city of Prayagraj. Researchers in Germany have tried to explain …

Source: Deutsche Welle

‘Over the precipice’: UN chief sounds alarm on DR Congo fighting

Antonio Guterres says a 'regional escalation must be avoided at all costs' as Rwanda-backed M23 forces gain ground.

Source: Al Jazeera

Mother and 2-year-old daughter die days after Munich ramming attack, police say

A 37-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter died from their injuries two days after a car intentionally plowed into a crowd in Munich, German police said.

Source: NBC News

Not just the Louvre: How Europe's museums are facing the future

Paris' Louvre is one of the world's most famous museums — and it's in dire need of renovation. But structural changes are not the only measure European museums are undertaking …

Source: Deutsche Welle

AU summit: What's next for the conflicts in DRC and Sudan?

African leaders meeting in Addis Ababa hope to find fresh solutions to the conflicts plaguing the continent. Sudan and DRC are top on the agenda, while the AU commission is …

Source: Deutsche Welle

JD Vance decried as extremist over attack on UK abortion clinic safe zones

US vice-president’s comments, part of a wide-ranging tirade against Europe, called inaccurate and misogynistic

JD Vance has been labelled an “extremist” after he launched a broadside against the UK’s efforts …

Source: The Guardian

Three Israelis and 369 Palestinians released after week of ceasefire tensions

Hostages and prisoners reunited with loved ones as political concerns turn to second phase of truce

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Hamas has freed three Israeli hostages from …

Source: The Guardian

Ex-Reform UK employees issue claims for alleged unpaid wages

Reform says claims brought by former workers — who say they were dismissed after the election — are ‘fraudulent’

Source: Financial Times

Iraq: UNESCO supports reconstruction of Mosul treasures

In 2014, the IS terrorist group took control of the Iraqi city of Mosul, systematically destroying its many cultural monuments. Some historic buildings are now opening after reconstruction.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Ex-Spain FA boss Rubiales awaits verdict of Hermoso trial

The trial of Luis Rubiales for kissing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the 2023 Women's World Cup final has ended. A verdict isn't expected for several weeks.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Hamas, Israel exchange captives and prisoners amid fragile ceasefire

Hamas released three captives in Gaza and Israel freed hundreds of Palestinians.

Source: Al Jazeera

Hamas frees three Gaza hostages as ceasefire hits four-week mark

Israel begins to release more than 350 Palestinian prisoners under the terms of the deal

Source: Financial Times