Pakistan Declares 'Open War' on Taliban, Kabul Explosions

Pakistan declares 'open war' on Afghanistan's Taliban government, with explosions reported in Kabul. Other top stories include a Green Party by-election win, Netflix deal fallout, UK court backlogs, and breakthrough fetal stem cell research.

US-Congo $1.2B Health Deal Raises Data Sharing Questions

The United States and Congo have signed a $1.2 billion health partnership, with $900 million from the US tied to Congo increasing domestic health spending by $300 million. The agreement follows US aid cuts and raises concerns about data sharing requiremen

Mass Graves with 171 Bodies Found in Eastern Congo

Congolese authorities report discovering mass graves containing 171 bodies in eastern Congo, as fighting escalates despite a U.S.-mediated peace deal. The M23 rebel group is accused of the killings.

Chinese Students Outnumber Britons in UK Tech Courses

New data reveals Chinese students now exceed British enrolments in advanced engineering and technology at elite UK universities, raising national security concerns about talent retention and research protection.

WEF CEO Steps Down After Epstein Investigation

Borge Brende resigns as World Economic Forum CEO following an independent probe into his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, while Norway launches a corruption investigation into former PM Thorbjorn Jagland.

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