M23 rebels tighten their grip on major city in eastern DRC

A mother successfully appealed to the High Court against a previous decision allowing her child to stay overnight with her father, who had raped and abused her. The court, led by Mr. Justice Peel, found that the father's history of coercive and violent behavior posed potential risks to the child, referred to as Amy. The judge reduced the father's contact to alternate Tuesdays after school and Saturdays, emphasizing that the gravity of the allegations warranted...

The humanoid robots were no match for human rivals as they made their half-marathon debut in the Chinese capital.At Beijing's Yizhuang half-marathon, humans easily outpaced 21 humanoid robots in a historic 21km race. While some robots struggled, with one collapsing and another crashing into a barrier, the best-performing robot, Tiangong Ultra, finished over an hour behind the male winner with a time of 2 hours and 40 minutes. Experts noted that although the event showcased...

American David Barnes' appeal for release from a Russian detention center was denied, leading to increased concerns for his future among family and friends in Alabama. A Moscow judge extended his sentence by six months and ordered psychiatric treatment, despite his attorney arguing the case lacked jurisdiction. Convicted of abusing his sons based on allegations from his ex-wife, Barnes, now serving the longest sentence for an American in Russia, hopes for a U.S. prisoner exchange,...

The ACT Brumbies secured a hard-fought 24-0 victory over Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific, with try-scoring doubles from winger Corey Toole and replacement hooker Billy Pollard. The match was nearly the lowest-scoring in Super Rugby history, with the first points scored just before halftime after a long period of stalemate. The win propelled the Brumbies to second place on the ladder, setting them up for a home match against the Hurricanes next Saturday. Full...

SummaryIran and the United States are set to engage in indirect nuclear talks in Rome, mediated by Oman, following a constructive previous round in Muscat. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff will negotiate under the looming threat of military action from President Trump if diplomacy fails, with both sides expressing a commitment to pursuing a deal despite significant gaps in their positions. Tehran is willing to negotiate curbs on its nuclear...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Singapore Premier League (SPL) club Lion City Sailors has requested the AFC Champions League Two final be held at Jalan Besar Stadium after opponents Sharjah FC expressed concerns over its suitability. The Sailors emphasized that the stadium meets AFC regulations and has successfully hosted previous matches. They argue that hosting the final in Singapore would uplift local football and showcase the nation’s capability to stage significant events....