Rwanda and Congo cancel peace talks to end a conflict in eastern Congo

Laura Kuenssberg questioned Home Secretary Yvette Cooper on BBC 1 about the ongoing issue of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel in small boats, pressing for a timeline on when the numbers will decrease. Despite Cooper's avoidance of a direct answer, she emphasized the government's efforts to address the backlog of asylum claims and the complexity of the issue, highlighting agreements with other countries and stronger law enforcement measures. Cooper defended the government's approach as...

Rachel Reeves' Budget measures are projected to devastate care providers, leading to vulnerable disabled and elderly individuals not receiving care next year. The rise in national insurance, minimum wage, and living wage could bankrupt local authorities and threaten the future of care companies, as warned by the Homecare Association. Industry analysts report a growing gap in profits between providers serving privately paying customers and those dependent on state or NHS funding, potentially resulting in a...

Israeli troops killed at least 22 Palestinians in airstrikes and attacks, with 11 deaths in Gaza City, nine in other towns, and two by drone fire in Rafah. The Israeli military claimed the targets were militants planning attacks and took steps to avoid civilian casualties. Weapons were seized in Beit Lahiya, including explosives and grenades. Full Article

Drought in Kenya has worsened, affecting millions with water and food scarcity due to increasingly frequent and intense climate crises. The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference in Baku saw Kenya advocating for more financial support to address the water crisis, resulting in the "Baku Climate Unity Pact" with new financial targets to aid vulnerable countries and enhance global climate adaptation efforts. Despite global commitments, the challenge remains to translate promises into actions to mitigate drought...

A tropical cyclone named Chido caused extensive damage in the French territory of Mayotte, resulting in at least 11 fatalities and numerous injuries. The cyclone also hit nearby islands and made landfall in Mozambique, where aid agencies are warning of more casualties and severe damage. French authorities are providing assistance in Mayotte and monitoring the situation closely, while the region prepares for the impact of the cyclone during the ongoing cyclone season in the southeastern...

The investigation into the death of schoolboy Kyran Durnin is shifting focus to other individuals known to him after receiving significant assistance from the public. A recent search of a garden in Drogheda involving two people associated with Kyran, who would now be eight years old, resulted in their arrest, questioning, and subsequent release. Gardai are now exploring leads from the public to further their investigation into the case. Full Article