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Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

Hamas has handed over four dead Israeli hostages, including a mother and her two children. "A whole nation's hearts are in shambles", said Israel's President.

Israel in mourning as bodies of hostages are handed over

NATO and the UN have higher confidence than the government

Nato and the UN have greater confidence than both the parliament and the government, shows Medieakademins 28th confidence barometer. But confidence in Swedish defence and security authorities is record-high.

NATO and the UN have higher confidence than the government

Multiple bodies found in villages after Israel's withdrawal

Lebanon's civil defense has recovered 23 bodies after Israel withdrew its forces from several communities. The country condemns all remaining Israeli presence, since Israel announced that it will stay on five "strategic locations" despite agreements on withdrawal.

Multiple bodies found in villages after Israel's withdrawal

Thousands flee Bukavu after militia invasion

Thousands of inhabitants are fleeing from Bukavu since the militia M23 took control of the city. Burned bodies can be seen on the streets.

Thousands flee Bukavu after militia invasion

Militia reportedly takes over million city

The militia M23 and Rwandan soldiers have taken control of Bukavu in eastern Congo-Kinshasa, according to humanitarian sources and residents of the city. Unicef warns of widespread sexual violence against children during the offensive.

Militia reportedly takes over million city

Investigation into the murder of UN Swede dropped

The prosecutor has decided to discontinue the Swedish preliminary investigation into the murder, where the Swedish UN employee Zaida Catalán was found dead in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in March 2017. We have not succeeded with the mission, says the prosecutor to TT.

Investigation into the murder of UN Swede dropped

Rebuilding of Gaza Costs 575 Billion Kronor

It will require at least 53 billion dollars, approximately 575 billion kronor, to rebuild Gaza. The calculation comes from the UN's development program UNDP, which states that 20 billion dollars are needed over the next three years to avoid an acute humanitarian crisis.

Rebuilding of Gaza Costs 575 Billion Kronor

New Rebel Offensive Launched in Congo

The rebel group M23 is reported to have launched a new offensive in the eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Fighting is ongoing in the Ihusi area in South Kivu, according to local sources.

New Rebel Offensive Launched in Congo

IS executed the men and enslaved the women

Men were massacred, boys were forced to become child soldiers and girls and women were sold as sex slaves. Testimonies from IS atrocities against the Yazidis paint a picture of almost unimaginable brutality.

IS executed the men and enslaved the women

Deadline for Climate Plan – But Almost Everyone Misses It

Monday was the last day for the world's countries to submit their climate plans, which in detail describe how emissions are to be capped by 2035. But almost no countries have sent in the documents.

Deadline for Climate Plan – But Almost Everyone Misses It

UN stops aid efforts in northern Yemen

The UN has decided to discontinue humanitarian efforts in the part of Yemen controlled by the Islamist Huthi movement due to the security situation. .

UN stops aid efforts in northern Yemen

UN: Famine Threat Averted - For Now

The influx of relief aid, which is permitted under the ongoing ceasefire in the Gaza War, has made it possible to avoid starvation in most areas of the region, according to the UN. .

UN: Famine Threat Averted - For Now

UN condemns Rwanda's support to M23 militia

The UN Human Rights Council condemns Rwanda's support to rebel militias in eastern Congo-Kinshasa and will establish an expert group to investigate human rights violations. .

UN condemns Rwanda's support to M23 militia

UN: At Least 2,900 Killed in Congo-Kinshasa

At least 2,900 people were killed in battles in the city of Goma last week, according to the UN. The rebel group M23 has launched a new offensive in the eastern parts of the country, according to humanitarian and security sources.

UN: At Least 2,900 Killed in Congo-Kinshasa

Rebels in Congo declare ceasefire

The rebel group M23, whose advance in eastern Congo-Kinshasa has caused hundreds of deaths recently, has declared a unilateral ceasefire. .

Rebels in Congo declare ceasefire

Rebels in Congo declare ceasefire

The rebel group M23, which is behind hundreds of deaths in eastern Congo-Kinshasa in recent times, has announced a temporary ceasefire. .

Rebels in Congo declare ceasefire

Kuylenstierna becomes new head of the Environmental Protection Agency

Johan Kuylenstierna becomes the new director-general of the Environmental Protection Agency. This was announced by Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) at a press conference.

Kuylenstierna becomes new head of the Environmental Protection Agency

UN condemns new attacks – Zelenskyj appeals for support

Volodymyr Zelenskyj appeals for increased support since eight people were killed in the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine. The UN condemns a robot attack on the historic port city of Odessa.

UN condemns new attacks – Zelenskyj appeals for support

Hundreds dead as rebels advance

The UN warns of executions and sexual violence as the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 advances in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the city of Goma alone, several hundred people have been killed in the past week.

Hundreds dead as rebels advance

UNRWA is banned in Israel today

Israel's ban on Unrwa, the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees, comes into effect on Thursday. .

UNRWA is banned in Israel today

President vows to counter rebel offensive

The President of Congo-Kinshasa, Felix Tshisekedi, says that the country's military is responding "forcefully and coordinatedly" to the ongoing offensive by Rwanda-backed rebels in the eastern parts of the country. .

President vows to counter rebel offensive

President skips crisis meeting – Goma's fate hangs by a thread

The President of Congo-Kinshasa, Félix Tshisekedi, will soon address the nation. This comes after Tshisekedi declined a crisis meeting with his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame – while the million-city Goma is on the brink of falling into the hands of Rwanda-backed rebels.

President skips crisis meeting – Goma's fate hangs by a thread

Chaos in Congo - Embassies Attacked in Kinshasa

Ambassadors in Congo's capital Kinshasa are attacked by large crowds of dissatisfied demonstrators, in protest against Rwanda-backed guerrilla capturing the million-city Goma. The UN warns of food shortages in the Goma area, where dead bodies are reported to be lying on the streets and the M23 rebels are said to have taken control of the airport.

Chaos in Congo - Embassies Attacked in Kinshasa

Pro-Palestinian journalist released from Switzerland

The American, pro-Palestinian journalist Ali Abunimah, who has been detained in Switzerland, has been released, he writes himself on X. .

Pro-Palestinian journalist released from Switzerland