A coalition of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a humanitarian ceasefire, starting on Tuesday, citing “humanitarian reasons”. The group, known as the Congo River Alliance, includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and has been capturing territory in the region. At least 900 people have died and 2,880 injured in recent fighting … Read more
The Federal Reserve is dealing with a unique set of challenges as it navigates to keep inflation low while avoiding recession, respond to President Donald Trump’s policy demands, and review its monetary policy. Trump’s pressure to lower interest rates complicates the Fed’s efforts to manage inflation, which has been a long-standing concern for the central … Read more
A rebel alliance in eastern Congo, including the M23, has declared a ceasefire starting on February 4. The group, known as the Congo River Alliance, cited humanitarian reasons for the truce. However, it remains unclear whether the alliance will respect its promise not to capture Bukavu, the provincial capital of South Kivu, which was recently … Read more
US stocks that can withstand extreme tariff strain are on the rise, according to Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson. As President Trump’s surprise tariffs on Canada and Mexico spark concerns over trade wars, investors are seeking safe havens. The investment bank predicts a market shift toward service-based companies, including financials, software, media, entertainment, and consumer services. … Read more
Two measles cases have been confirmed in unvaccinated school-age children in Gaines County, Texas, with two more reported earlier this month in Harris County. The Texas Department of State Health Services has said the children were hospitalized but have since recovered. In contrast, a deadly Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania has claimed 10 lives, with … Read more
A US District Court judge has denied Apple’s request to halt an antitrust trial targeting Google’s search monopoly. The decision means Google will proceed with the remedies phase of the trial in April, which could dismantle the company’s lucrative $18 billion-a-year search business. Apple sought emergency relief, arguing it needs to be involved in the … Read more
Trans actress Karla Sofia Gascón is under fire after racist and misogynistic tweets were unearthed, threatening her chances of winning the Best Actress Oscar. The controversy has sparked a heated debate about awards season mud-slinging and the responsibility of Netflix for elevating Emilia Pérez to Oscar heavyweight status. Gascón’s tweets, posted between 2016 and 2023, … Read more
Mathys Tel has joined Tottenham Hotspur from Bayern Munich on an initial £50m deal, with the option to make the move permanent in the summer. The 19-year-old France under-21 forward has been one of the most talked-about names in the transfer window. Tel was signed by Bayern from Rennes in 2022 for around £23m, but … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) has discovered a fresh Martian impact crater linked to a recent seismic event. The crater, located in the Cerberus Fossae region, was detected by NASA’s InSight spacecraft and revealed a 21-m diameter impact site. Researchers from the ESA used artificial intelligence to analyze data collected by five different instruments orbiting … Read more
Beyoncé won album of the year for her project “Cowboy Carter” at Sunday’s Grammys, securing her most coveted top award in history. The singer, who has been nominated four times before and many felt she was snubbed by the honors, made history as the first Black woman to win the prize in the 21st century. … Read more