Extremist-linked rebels have killed at least 44 villagers in separate attacks in Congo’s volatile east, local authorities and civil society leaders said Tuesday.The Allied Democratic Forces rebels with ties to the Islamic State group attacked Kishanga village in North Kivu province on Sunday night and killed 33 people including a…

Dueling protests in support of the Palestinian and Israeli peoples at Concordia University in Montreal last week resulted in multiple injuries and an arrest after a student assaulted a security guard amid a violent clash.Student group Jews on Campus told CBC that it tried to hold a peaceful demonstration in…

A climber died in Canada’s Peter Lougheed Provincial Park on Saturday after an avalanche swept down a slope and buried him, authorities said.The climber and a partner were descending the Lone Ranger ice climb in the park’s Ranger Creek when a wind slab avalanche “struck them from above,” Avalanche Canada…

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Tuesday that it has launched a “humanitarian effort” to facilitate the transfer of incubators from a hospital in Israel to Al-Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip, where the IDF alleges Hamas has placed its headquarters underneath. The move comes as the IDF says it “remains…

Russian President Vladimir Putin is going to seek “re-election” in 2024, according to widespread reports.Putin, who has been president since 2012, has begun searching for campaign surrogates ahead of launching his 2024 campaign, according to business outlet Kommersant.The “initiative group” will coordinate to raise support for Putin after he announces…

Thailand, often hailed as the “Land of Smiles,” beckons travelers with its enchanting fusion of rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural beauty.This travel guide serves as your portal to an unforgettable Thai adventure, navigating through vibrant cities and tranquil islands to unveil the diverse tapestry of experiences this captivating destination…

Indi Gregory, the 8-month-old infant who was forced off life support by the United Kingdom courts system, was baptized before her death despite her family not originally being religious.Dean Gregory, Indi’s father, said before her death that he was inspired to baptize his daughter by Christian legal volunteers who fought…

Rescuers were digging through dirt and parts of a collapsed road tunnel Monday to reach 40 workers trapped by a landslide at the construction project in northern India.All of the construction workers are safe, police officer Prashant Kumar said, adding that they have been supplied with oxygen and water. He…

Mexico’s ruling Morena party, led by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, appears to have avoided a desertion crisis in the leadup to the country’s 2024 elections.Morena was expected to face potential dissolution because of its base largely consisting of a cult of personality surrounding the term-limited López Obrador.López Obrador, a…

A powerful and feared gang leader in Haiti who was once a math and physics teacher was killed in a neighborhood within a sprawling seaside slum that he controlled for years, local media reported on Monday.The death of Iskar Andrice, who also has been identified as Iscar Andris, raised concerns…