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Monday briefing: Why the brutal fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo could spiral into wider war

In today’s newsletter: As Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seize more territory and the humanitarian crisis worsens, what’s the background to the war and prospect of peace?

The Guardian - UK

Israeli military withdraws from Netzarim corridor in Gaza

Israel says it will not agree to full withdrawal until Hamas’s military and political capabilities have been eliminatedMiddle East crisis – live updates

The Guardian - UK

African leaders await response to call for ceasefire in eastern DRC

African leaders trying to solve the fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo between the M23 armed group and Congolese government forces were on Sunday waiting for a response to their call for military chiefs from both sides to thrash out a peace deal.

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Libya finds two mass graves with bodies of nearly 50 migrants, refugees

Rights groups and UN agencies have documented systematic abuse in Libya including torture, rape and extortion.

Al Jazeera

Dozens Of Bodies Found In Mass Graves In Libya

Discoveries of mass graves in Libya highlight the grim reality of migrant abuse and human trafficking in the country, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian...

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UN humanitarian chief says Gaza ceasefire has averted famine but any truce collapse brings danger

The United Nations humanitarian chief says famine has been mostly averted in Gaza as a surge of aid enters the territory during a fragile ceasefire, but he warns the threat could return quickly if the truce collapses

The Independent UK

Namibian Independence Leader Sam Nujoma Dies Aged 95

Namibia's founding father Sam Nujoma, who led his country's fight for independence from South Africa, died Saturday aged 95, the presidency announced.

International Business Times

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What the papers say – February 9

Here are the stories making headlines this Sunday.

Evening Standard

Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un vows ongoing support for Russia’s ‘just cause’

North Korean leader also pledged further development of nuclear forces; UK foreign secretary says no imminent peace talks with Russia. What we know on day 1,082

The Guardian - AU

Gaunt Israelis and Palestinians freed under fifth ceasefire exchange

Weakened state of three freed Israelis shocks country, while several released Palestinians also need hospitalisation

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view: Vengeful and reckless, Donald Trump must not go unchallenged

By his destructive, vindictive, illegal and irrational actions, the US president sets himself beyond the pale

The Guardian - UK

UN torture tsar attacks UK over ‘inhumane’ indefinite jail terms

Exclusive: The UN special rapporteur on torture has warned the British government is ‘very likely’ breaching IPP prisoners’ human rights

The Independent UK

Lula Pushes Mega-oil Project As Brazil Prepares To Host COP30

Brazil's president this week amped up pressure for a major oil project to go ahead at the mouth of the Amazon River, despite criticism from environmentalists as the country prepares to host UN climate talks in November.

International Business Times

African Leaders Call For 'Immediate Ceasefire' At DRC Summit

A summit of African leaders meeting to address the crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday called for an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" within five days.

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The Guardian - US

Meet the young Musketeers, our unelected overlords employed by ‘Doge’

Elon Musk’s crew, most of whom can’t rent a car without paying the ‘under 25’ fee, have access to our sensitive personal data

Salon

Here's what US foreign aid can do

Pioneer of disaster medicine tells an inspiring American story — and a powerful counter to fearful MAGA nonsense

The Independent UK

Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?

Israel is releasing 183 Palestinian prisoners in the latest exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza, part of a ceasefire that has paused the war but whose future is uncertain

The Guardian - UK

‘Backsliding’: most countries to miss vital climate deadline as Cop30 nears

Developing countries urge biggest polluters to act as Trump’s return to the White House heightens geopolitical turmoil

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The Guardian - AU

Gaza ceasefire live: Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages – as it happened

Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced the ‘shocking’ images of freed Israeli hostages as Hamas accused Israel of ‘slow killing’ imprisoned Palestinians

The Independent UK

A family fleeing violence in eastern Congo sees little hope as rebels grab more land

Thousands of families have been displaced by violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels last month seized the key city of Goma in a blitz offensive in the mineral-rich region

International Business Times

Syrians Stuck In Camps After Finding Homes Destroyed

Mehdi al-Shayesh thought he would quickly resettle in his central Syrian home town after Bashar al-Assad was ousted, but like many others stuck in camps, he found his home uninhabitable.

International Business Times

Rwandan And Congolese Leaders To Meet Over Eastern DRC Conflict

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame was due to meet his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi in Tanzania on Saturday as regional leaders convene in a bid to defuse the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Latin Times

Hamas Releases Names of 3 Israeli Hostages Who Will Be Freed This Saturday

Hamas has announced the names of three Israeli hostages set to be released on Saturday as part of an ongoing prisoner exchange deal with Israel.

The Guardian - UK

AI is developing fast, but regulators must be faster

Letters: Dr Tom McClelland on the consequences of AI consciousness, Michael Webb on protecting creative industries, and Prof Virginia Dignum and Prof Wendy Hall on the need for a global regulatory framework

Evening Standard

How much foreign aid does the UK give and how does that compare to other nations?

President Donald Trump recently decided to restrict US foreign aid but how much does the UK contribute?

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