Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.
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French far-right leader tells BBC he shares US warnings on Europe ‘for most part’
The US’s new National Security Strategy suggests Europe is facing “civilisational erasure”.
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, which can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia’s world-first ban
The new law requires tech platforms to ensure that Australians aged under 16 don’t hold accounts.
Ukraine ‘ready for elections’ if partners guarantee security, Zelensky says
He was speaking after US President Donald Trump repeated claims Kyiv was “using war” to avoid elections.
How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow
In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed – though ‘much depends on the form of the conflict’.
Trump touts upbeat message on economy as Americans feel the pinch
The president says he is focused on “making America affordable again”, as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83
His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert
The incident in Australia comes after the man was jailed for nine days and deported from Singapore for public nuisance.
Chaos in Brazil Congress during push to cut Bolsonaro’s sentence
Scuffles broke out during a vote linked to attempts to reduce the former president’s jail term.