January 2025

Marc Lamont Hill speaks with the former war correspondent about liberal democracy and Trump’s second term.

The Rafah Crossing, a vital route for humanitarian aid into Gaza, is reopening for medical evacuations.

The Rwanda-backed rebels taking over territory in DR Congo have vowed to fight all the way to the capital.

DR Congo’s rebels vow to take Kinshasa after claiming capture of Goma UN claims M23 fighters backed by thousands of Rwandan soldiers in lightning offensive on country’s mineral-rich east. Video Duration 02 minutes 40 seconds play-arrow 02:40 Eastern DRC violence: Diplomatic efforts to end conflict as injuries soar Published On 31 Jan 202531 Jan 2025…

Spanish giants Real Madrid have been drawn against English champions Manchester City, pitting the last two winners of the Champions League against each other in a blockbuster two-leg playoff following the draw for the next round. The defending champions from Spain struggled in their early stages of this season’s competition finishing in 11th after Wednesday’s…

EXPLAINER Did Trump’s firing aviation officials raise the risk of the DC plane crash? Experts say Trump firing aviation officials and ending DEI programmes likely did not affect aircraft. Emergency personnel work near the site of the crash, with the US Capitol in the background, after American Eagle flight 5342 collided with a Black Hawk…

Gaza ‘ceasefire at risk’ if UNRWA forced to stop operations UK, France and Germany reiterate ‘grave concern’ over Israeli law forbidding contact between its officials and UN agency. Video Duration 07 minutes 56 seconds play-arrow 07:56 What Israel’s UNRWA ban means for millions of Palestinians Published On 31 Jan 202531 Jan 2025 Israel’s forcible shutdown…

Is Elon Musk a Nazi, and can he get European far-right hardliners elected? Many people accuse Musk of harbouring Nazi sympathies. The truth is likely more mundane, say experts. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks on-screen during a central election campaign event of the AfD in Halle (Saale), Germany [File: Karina Hessland/Reuters] By John…

Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at key Russian oil refinery Kyiv’s latest attack on Russia’s critical infrastructure hits second oil refinery in space of a week. Video Duration 02 minutes 02 seconds play-arrow 02:02 Residents in Ukraine’s Pokrovsk remain defiant but fearful amidst Russian advances Published On 31 Jan 202531 Jan 2025 A Russian oil…

Israel attacks Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, violates ceasefire deal again In the two months from November 27 to Monday, Israel killed at least 83 people in Lebanon Video Duration 02 minutes 33 seconds play-arrow 02:33 Residents return to southern Lebanon to find homes in ruins Published On 31 Jan 202531 Jan 2025 Israel has launched a…