Endowed with minerals but losing ground to rebels, the Congolese government wants to boost security.
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Passengers describe ‘doomsday scenes’ on hijacked train
More than 400 passengers were on board a train in south-west Pakistan when armed militants attacked.
‘Living in a reel’: How Alzheimer’s left Gene Hackman alone in his final days
The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease.
Palestinian comedian is ‘proud and hurt’ after making Netflix hit
Actor and comedian Mo Amer explains why he avoided mentioning the 7 October attack in the show’s storyline.
Thousands celebrate a chief who will only rule for eight years
Well-wishers cross the border from Kenya and flock from Addis Ababa to witness the spectacle.
Is the US really heading into a recession?
Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.
Greenland’s centre-right opposition wins election
The voting was dominated by US President Donald Trump’s pledge to take over Denmark’s autonomous territory.
Trade war escalates as Trump metal tariffs take effect
Duty on steel and aluminium imports is a major hit for some of the US’s top trading partners.
More than 100 passengers rescued amid Pakistan train attack
Security forces say they have killed at least 17 militant attackers in an ongoing operation.
Portugal elections loom as PM loses confidence vote
PM Luís Montenegro loses a vote of confidence, pitching his country into a third election in as many years.