Several killed in DR Congo church bomb attack
Attack took place during a Sunday service in the eastern city of Kasindi, the army said.At least 10 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded in a bomb attack during a service at a Protestant church in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according the country’s army. The explosion killed at
Analysis: Akbari execution signals rising Iran tensions with West
The execution of Alireza Akbari, a British-Iranian dual national who previously served as a deputy defence minister in Iran, comes amid local unrest and is likely to preface a renewed period of rapidly rising tensions with the West. Iran’s announcement of the ex-official’s hanging on Saturday, after he was convicted of spying for British intelligence
Biden declares disaster in California amid deadly storms
United States President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in the state of California, as the latest in a succession of storm systems brought heavy flooding to already waterlogged regions and threatened snowfalls of up to two metres (six feet). The latest system was expected to bring “heavy lower-elevation rain, significant mountain snow, and
Jamaica launches fraud probe after Bolt reports millions missing
Millions of dollars were reported missing from the Olympic champion’s account at a private wealth management company.Jamaican financial authorities have launched an investigation into a company holding investments for eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt after reports that he may have lost millions to large-scale fraud. Stocks & Securities Ltd, a private wealth management company
FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup final behaviour
FIFA says Argentina potentially breached rules regarding ‘offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play’.FIFA says it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina for “offensive behaviour” during the team’s World Cup final triumph in Qatar last month. Argentina beat 2018 winners France on penalties to lift the trophy for a third time. Goalkeeper
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