UN rights body accuses Rwanda-backed militia of killing children in eastern DRC

OHCHR says Tutsi-led M23 group killed three boys in Bukavu last week after capturing the city

The UN human rights office accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of killing three children …

Source: The Guardian

Ukraine war: Russian and US officials meet in Saudi Arabia for peace talks, without Kyiv – Europe live

European officials not part of discussions as Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns his country will not recognise peace deals made without Ukrainian participation

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Source: The Guardian

US and Russia hold bilateral talks in Saudi Arabia

Top US and Russian diplomats met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for talks on resetting their fractured relations, the first such discussions since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Source: France 24

Palestinian bookseller recalls ‘inhumane’ treatment in Israeli prison

A Palestinian bookseller who was detained after his store was raided by Israeli recalls 'inhumane' prison treatment.

Source: Al Jazeera

Australia cuts interest rates for first time in more than 4 years

RBA points to ebbing inflation pressures ahead of upcoming election but remains ‘cautious’ on further easing

Source: Financial Times

US and Russia prepare to hold talks on ending war in Ukraine

Donald Trump’s concessions to Vladimir Putin have alarmed European and Ukrainian officials

Source: Financial Times

German election: Merz's conservatives slide in YouGov poll

The latest survey shows the CDU/CSU bloc dropping by two percentage points, with the Left Party gaining ground. It comes just a few days out from the federal election. Follow …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Nacc to investigate six referrals made by robodebt royal commission

National anti-corruption commission to relaunch investigation after independent review

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Source: The Guardian

An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district

The basilica, dating back some 1,900 years, was found during excavations that took place as part of the demolition of a building in the heart of London.

Source: NPR

Lebanon calls for Israel's full withdrawal from territory

Lebanese leaders said Beirut was in contact with Washington and Paris to press Israel to fully withdraw from south Lebanon, branding its presence in five points an "occupation" after a …

Source: France 24

German election: Top candidates spar in four-way showdown

With less than a week before the vote, the main candidates for chancellor took questions from the public on live television. DW has the latest.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Canada: Plane crash injures 18 at Toronto airport

A passenger plane crashes on landing in Toronto, with the 80 passengers possibly narrowly escaping disaster.

Source: Deutsche Welle