Rwanda-backed rebels reach the center of east Congo’s 2nd major city in an unprecedented expansion

Roger Cook, the Premier of Western Australia, is traveling to the UK to advocate for the continuation of the AUKUS defense agreement worth $368 billion, amid concerns that Donald Trump's review could jeopardize it. He aims to highlight the deal’s significance for Australia, the US, and the UK, particularly its benefits for WA, including a $20 billion defense hub in Henderson and opportunities in submarine construction and maintenance. Need More Context? 🔎

Thousands protested outside the Paris Air Show, demanding an end to war profiteering and Israel's military actions in Gaza, coinciding with escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The French government closed booths of several Israeli defense firms, leading to tensions with Israel, while police arrested seven individuals linked to disruptions at the event. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: People gathered outside a big air show in Paris to say they don't like how...

Pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil was released from detention after over three months, following a federal judge's order amidst the Trump administration's crackdown on dissenting voices regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. Khalil, who has a green card and no criminal record, emphasized the unjust nature of his detention, while government officials defended their actions as necessary for national security. Need More Context? 🔎

Belarusian opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski has been released from prison and is now in Lithuania, along with 13 other political prisoners, following discussions between Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg. Tsikhanouski, who was imprisoned for 18 years after running against Lukashenko in the disputed 2020 elections, was welcomed by his wife, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who is also in exile, as they continue to advocate for the release of over 1,100 political prisoners still...

Logan Addison, 19, has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for causing the death of his girlfriend, 17-year-old Lily-May Vaughan, in a car crash on February 4, 2023, where he lost control while driving dangerously. Despite being banned from driving for eight years, Addison has reoffended multiple times since the incident, prompting her family to call for stricter driving regulations. Need More Context? 🔎

US stealth bombers, specifically B-2 aircraft, were tracked flying across the Pacific, raising speculation about their mission amid discussions of US President Donald Trump's potential involvement in Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. These bombers, capable of carrying powerful bunker-busting munitions, are considered essential for targeting Iran's deeply buried facilities. Need More Context? 🔎