DRC leader vows ‘vigorous’ response as Rwanda-backed fighters advance

Manchester United has signed 25-year-old forward Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford on a long-term deal until 2030, with a potential extension for another year, for a fee of £65 million, plus add-ons. Mbeumo, who had a career-best season with 20 goals in the EPL, expressed his excitement about joining the club of his dreams and aims to enhance his skills alongside world-class players. Want More Context? 🔎

The father of a 4-year-old child is being praised as a hero after he intervened during a mountain lion attack while hiking in Olympic National Park, Washington, resulting in the child's injury. The child was treated and released from a Seattle hospital, while park rangers dispatched the cougar shortly after the incident, ensuring no further threats to the public. Want More Context? 🔎

The cousin of Prince Harry and Prince William, Rosie Roche, was found dead at her home in Norton, Wiltshire, on July 14, 2025, with a shotgun nearby. The 20-year-old, a student at Durham University, was packing for a trip with friends; her death was deemed non-suspicious by authorities, and she is remembered fondly by her family. Want More Context? 🔎

The BBC reports on ongoing sectarian clashes in southern Syria's Suweida, where a fragile ceasefire follows violence between Druze fighters and Bedouin militias, resulting in over 1,000 deaths. Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high, with armed Bedouin threatening to resume fighting and the Syrian Red Crescent facing critical shortages in medical aid for the wounded. Want More Context? 🔎

The release of over 100 pages of declassified files by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has reignited controversy over Russia's interference in the 2016 election, with Gabbard alleging evidence of manipulation by the Obama administration, while Democrats counter that her claims misrepresent established intelligence findings. The memorandum, which has garnered support from Trump and Republican lawmakers, conflates different Russian operations and critiques the intelligence community for alleged leaks and bias, despite previous investigations affirming...

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticized the Bombay High Court's acquittal of accused in the 2006 train blasts case, which remains contentious due to conflicting claims about the perpetrators. While the ATS attributed the blasts to SIMI with LeT's support, the Mumbai crime branch later pointed to an Indian Mujaheeddin module, complicating the investigation and raising questions about evidence presented in court. Want More Context? 🔎