Six million have died, and more than six million are displaced after decades of fighting and the ensuing humanitarian crisis in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, drawing in neighbors, mercenaries and militias. An upcoming election…
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Displaced Gazans Put Pressure on Egypt’s Border
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have fled to southern Gaza, but they cannot cross into Egypt because the border is heavily fortified and Cairo is determined to keep it closed.
At Least 12 Killed in Israeli Raid in West Bank, Palestinians Say
Israel said three soldiers were disciplined for video showing some of them singing a Jewish prayer in a mosque in Jenin, where Israeli forces concluded a 60-hour raid.
Inside the Border Talks That Could Decide the Fate of Ukraine Aid
Negotiators are racing to reach a deal before Congress is expected to head home for the holidays at the end of the week.
Britain’s dangerous game of constitutional hardball
In seeking to override the U.K.’s highest court, Rishi Sunak’s government is following other nations in a trend that can damage democracy, experts say.
UK Parliament’s Rwanda Vote Today, Explained
The British prime minister faced a test of his authority as he sought to protect his flagship immigration policy from threats within his divided party.
Israel Evacuation Orders in Gaza Sow Confusion
Even Gazans who can get access to Israeli directions online say they sometimes make no sense, which could be a matter of life or death.
‘We Are All Sick’: Infectious Diseases Spread Across Gaza
Cold, wet weather combined with a lack of clean water, toilets and food have fueled a spike in respiratory, stomach and other ailments, and the sick are left struggling to recover, health officials say.
U.N. Cuts Appeal for Aid Despite Deepening Crises
With pledges already lagging badly for this year, the global organization said that it had been forced to pare down its request for 2024 to focus on only the most life-threatening cases.
Gazans Mass at Border for Safety, but Find Only More Peril
As Israeli forces pound Gaza, the area where Palestinians can seek shelter is shrinking, raising concerns that they could be forced into Egypt.