Rwanda Cuts Ties With Belgium Over Congo Conflict and E.U. Sanctions

Belgium, Rwanda’s former colonial ruler, pushed for the European Union to impose sanction against Rwandan officials over their role in invading eastern Congo and plundering its mineral wealth.

Source: New York Times

Russia behind arson attack on Ikea store in Lithuanian capital, says prosecutor

People suspected of involvement in 2024 Vilnius attack also accused of links to crimes in Poland

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Lithuanian prosecutors have blamed the Russian military intelligence service …

Source: The Guardian

Lyse Doucet: Symbols and substance in Canadian leader's first foreign visits

Mark Carney will be hoping to achieve solid support during his first overseas trip as prime minister.

Source: BBC

DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread

Thousands of US Department of Agriculture employees, including food inspectors and disease-sniffing dog trainers, remain out of work, leaving food to rot in ports and pests to proliferate.

Source: Wired

Storrington in West Sussex named UK’s first European stork village

Village joins continental network alongside nearby Knepp estate, as birds previously extinct in Britain flourish

The Saxons knew the West Sussex village of Storrington as Estorchestone, the “abode of the …

Source: The Guardian

U.K. moves to ban former hedge-fund star Crispin Odey

The Financial Conduct Authority is looking to fine and ban Crispin Odey, alleging he “repeatedly” tried to frustrate investigations into his behavior.

Source: MarketWatch

Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection

The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated children. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting it …

Source: NPR

Wholesale egg prices are going down. How soon will it affect your grocery bill?

Economists say the sharp decline in wholesale egg prices is a positive sign, with some anticipating lower prices at grocery stores in a few weeks.

Source: NPR

Tesla sales have ‘significantly underperformed’ in all key regions, analyst says

Mizuho lowers its price target by 16.5% to reflect all of the EV maker’s current woes.

Source: MarketWatch

Trump threatens Iran with ‘dire’ consequences for Houthi attacks

Militants claim strike on American aircraft carrier after US president orders largest military operation of his second term

Source: Financial Times

Rwanda severs ties with Belgium over 'neo-colonial delusions'

In a strongly worded statement, Rwanda accuses Belgium of "lies and manipulation".

Source: BBC

As Islam grows in Russia, Muslim prisoners struggle to practise their faith

Fasting, praying and eating according to religious rules is impossible in some jails, ex-prisoners and groups say.

Source: Al Jazeera