The US wants rights to DR Congo’s minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.
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Trump defends US Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files
The president hits out at critics accusing Bondi of withholding information about the sex offender.
Gisèle Pelicot given France’s highest award
Pelicot was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list announced ahead of France’s Bastille Day.
Gaza officials say children killed in strike as Israeli military admits ‘error’
Six children waiting for water are among those killed in an Israeli air strike, emergency service officials say.
Watch: Child migrants’ fears trying to cross the Channel
Nearly 20,000 people arrived in the UK in the first half of 2025 by crossing the Channel in small boats
Air India report may lead to answers, but not closure for families
As experts analyse the findings of the report, it provides little comfort to the families who lost their loved ones.
US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines
US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor ‘gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so’.
Watch: What we know about the fuel switches on Air India flight 171
A preliminary report investigating the Air India crash finds both fuel switches were moved to the off position.
When an unsung Indian helped Austrian Jews escape the Nazis
Kundanlal risked all to rescue Jewish families during Europe’s darkest hour and bring them to India.
Putin’s friend Gergiev set to conduct as Italy breaks ban on pro-Kremlin artists
An Italian region has invited the pro-Putin conductor, signalling a rehabilitation despite no sign of an end to the war.