In the Democratic Republic of Congo now, President Felix Tshisekedi has agreed to meet his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, for talks. Angola, which is mediating between the two sides, says the aim is peace in eastern...
Haiti government calls for state of emergency after mass prisoner escape
The government in Haiti has declared a 72-hour state of emergency after armed gangs stormed into two prisons on Saturday, resulting in 4,000 inmates escaping.
Egyptian ex-FM to Israel: If you want security, end occupation | Conflict Zone
As talks aiming to at least temporarily stop the fighting in Gaza proceed in Cairo, Egypt’s previous Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy told DW that neither Israel nor Hamas will likely accept a long-term peace deal...
RNLI anniversary: 200 years of saving lives across the UK
From its humble beginnings in a London tavern, the RNLI charity has gone on to save 146,277 lives.
French PM says right to abortion ‘in danger’ before key vote • FRANCE 24 English
France’s Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said Monday that the right to abortion remained “in danger” and “at the mercy of decision makers” before a vote to enshrine it in the constitution...
What are the issues with airdrops? | Israel-Hamas war
Airdrops are very effective at getting aid to those in need swiftly, particularly when the requirement is a long way away from established aid facilities – such as in remote locations. In Gaza, airdrops are...
Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations: What’s on the table | DW News
Egyptian state media has reported ‘significant progress’ towards a Gaza truce between Hamas mediators, Qatar and the US. They’ve been holding talks in Cairo in the hope of securing a truce in the five...