As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity

A pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University's Butler Library escalated into a "crowd surge" on Wednesday, injuring two security officers as protesters attempted to breach the building. In response to the chaos, university officials called the NYPD for assistance, resulting in approximately 60 to 70 arrests. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the importance of peaceful protest while condemning any lawlessness, assuring Jewish students of their safety on campus. Full Article

The Israeli embassy in London was reportedly the target of five Iranian men arrested on terrorism charges, according to BBC sources. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests took place across multiple locations, including London and Manchester, as part of a "fast-moving" investigation, though they have not officially confirmed the embassy as the target. Iranian officials have denied involvement, with the Iranian foreign minister offering to assist in the investigation, while four of the arrested men...

The European Commission is under pressure from member states, especially Ireland, to require social media platforms to combat online payment scams that defrauded Europeans of €4.3bn in 2022. A proposed amendment would mandate Big Tech to verify the legitimacy of advertisers, allowing only registered financial service providers to post ads, but the Commission is hesitant, citing conflicts with existing regulations. Despite support from about half of EU countries, Poland's suggestion to improve communication between payment...

The 15-year-old Aboriginal boy was beaten with a metal pole in October 2022. He died 10 days later.An Australian jury convicted Jack Brearley and Brodie Palmer of murdering 15-year-old Indigenous boy Cassius Turvey, who was attacked while walking home from school in October 2022 and died from his injuries 10 days later. A third man, Mitchell Forth, was found guilty of manslaughter. The case sparked nationwide protests against racism and highlighted ongoing inequalities faced by...

German detectives are urging British police to revive their investigation into Madeleine McCann's disappearance, as prime suspect Christian Brueckner nears release from prison after serving a sentence for sexual assault. The Metropolitan Police's Operation Grange may uncover critical evidence, especially with 20,000 pages of evidence ready for translation. Despite Brueckner's admission of abduction, a lack of forensic evidence links him to Maddie's case, prompting concerns from German authorities about him walking free without further action....

Summary of Bryan Kohberger's Trial RulingIn a ruling made public Thursday, Judge Steven Hippler allowed Bryan Kohberger's immediate family members to attend his upcoming quadruple-murder trial despite the possibility of being called as witnesses. Kohberger, charged with the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in November 2022, is facing a potential death penalty if convicted. The judge emphasized that the presence of family members supports the values of a public trial while minimizing...