The Democratic Republic of the Congo breaks off its diplomatic relations with Rwanda as a direct consequence of a new offensive from the rebel force M23, which is said to have close ties with Rwanda. The UN Secretary-General urges Rwanda to completely withdraw from the neighboring country.
WorldThe Democratic Republic of the Congo accuses neighboring country Rwanda of having declared war. The accusation comes at a meeting in the UN Security Council and after Kinshasa broke off diplomatic relations with Kigali. The rebel movement M23, supported by Rwanda, is besieging the million-city Goma.
ConflictsWorld number one Jannik Sinner delivered a power demonstration when he defended his Grand Slam title in the Australian Open. The Italian won the final with 3–0 in sets against world number two Alexander Zverev – who praised Sinner. You are the clearly best player in the world, says the German.
Sports270 films from 80 countries are shown at Sweden's largest festival, which begins tonight. This year with a new artistic leader: Pia Lundberg. Here are the highlights of the Gothenburg Film Festival where Oscar favorites get a sneak premiere and Wilmer X rubs shoulders with Dylan.
TV & filmThe pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family are sentenced to pay 7.4 billion dollars, equivalent to 85 billion Swedish kronor, in a settlement regarding the controversial drug Oxycontin.
BusinessFederal migration authorities will be allowed to apprehend people in churches, schools, and hospitals, announces the new US administration. Some families are now wondering if it is safe to send their children to school, report American media.
World politicsA long row of states in the USA are trying to stop President Donald Trump's decree on revoking the automatic right to citizenship for children born within the country's borders.
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