Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Guardian - UK

World

Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi and agencies

EXPLAINED: M23 rebels capture strategic mining hub of walikale in eastern drc | Rare Historical Photos

M23 Walikale DRC Mining Félix Tshisekedi North Kivu

Two M23 rebels — M23 rebels captured Goma, the largest city in the North Kivu, in late January. Photograph: Victoire Mukenge/Reuters

M23 rebels have captured a strategic mining hub in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, defying calls from the presidents of Rwanda and the DRC for an immediate ceasefire.

A Congolese army spokesperson said M23 was in control of the town of Walikale. An officer separately told Agence France-Presse its forces were about 20 miles (30km) away in the town of Mubi.

Sign up to read this article

Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.

Already a member? Sign in here

Top stories on inkl right now

Takeaways from AP's report on stranded workers after Cambodia's crackdown on illegal scam operations

Takeaways from AP's report on stranded workers after Cambodia's crackdown on illegal scam operations

Cambodia has carried out a nationwide campaign to shut down the scam centers that have flourished in the country

The Independent UK

British man faces prison time over hidden camera in toilet on Japan-Singapore flight

British man faces prison time over hidden camera in toilet on Japan-Singapore flight

Accused could be jailed for up to two years, fined, caned, or a combination of these punishments if found guilty

The Independent UK

Protesters to join nationwide march as France braces for day of strike action

Protesters to join nationwide march as France braces for day of strike action

Hospital workers, air traffic and rail staff expected to join strikes amid renewed protests over education and rising living costs

The Guardian - UK

NTSB Finds Learjet's Left Elevator Up to 3.8 Miles From Florida Crash Site, Showing Tail Broke Before Impact

NTSB Finds Learjet's Left Elevator Up to 3.8 Miles From Florida Crash Site, Showing Tail Broke Before Impact

Learjet elevator: read what Tuesday's briefing revealed, who was aboard, and what the board will examine next in Palm Beach County.

International Business Times UK

One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites

Already a member? Sign in here

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case

Wong, 30, has been imprisoned since 2020 and is the only activist in Hong Kong prosecuted twice under national security laws

The Guardian - AU

ICE Raids Loomed Large for L.A. Voters — Including Some Caught Up in the Crackdown

ICE Raids Loomed Large for L.A. Voters — Including Some Caught Up in the Crackdown

Early data shows more voters casting ballots in L.A. County’s immigrant-heavy communities. ‘I want to make a difference for the people that can’t vote,’ one said.

Related Stories

Top stories on inkl right now

Takeaways from AP's report on stranded workers after Cambodia's crackdown on illegal scam operations

Takeaways from AP's report on stranded workers after Cambodia's crackdown on illegal scam operations

Cambodia has carried out a nationwide campaign to shut down the scam centers that have flourished in the country

The Independent UK

British man faces prison time over hidden camera in toilet on Japan-Singapore flight

British man faces prison time over hidden camera in toilet on Japan-Singapore flight

Accused could be jailed for up to two years, fined, caned, or a combination of these punishments if found guilty

The Independent UK

Protesters to join nationwide march as France braces for day of strike action

Protesters to join nationwide march as France braces for day of strike action

Hospital workers, air traffic and rail staff expected to join strikes amid renewed protests over education and rising living costs

The Guardian - UK

NTSB Finds Learjet's Left Elevator Up to 3.8 Miles From Florida Crash Site, Showing Tail Broke Before Impact

NTSB Finds Learjet's Left Elevator Up to 3.8 Miles From Florida Crash Site, Showing Tail Broke Before Impact

Learjet elevator: read what Tuesday's briefing revealed, who was aboard, and what the board will examine next in Palm Beach County.

International Business Times UK

One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites

Already a member? Sign in here

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison in national security case

Wong, 30, has been imprisoned since 2020 and is the only activist in Hong Kong prosecuted twice under national security laws

The Guardian - AU

ICE Raids Loomed Large for L.A. Voters — Including Some Caught Up in the Crackdown

ICE Raids Loomed Large for L.A. Voters — Including Some Caught Up in the Crackdown

Early data shows more voters casting ballots in L.A. County’s immigrant-heavy communities. ‘I want to make a difference for the people that can’t vote,’ one said.

Our Picks

Martha Stewart blames Today star’s chocolate spill for controversial ‘homeless’ Halloween costume

The billionaire-turned-lifestyle mogul has offered a fresh account of her widely criticised Halloween outfit, claiming a last-minute clothing mishap prompted the decision after previously insisting she wanted to raise awareness of homelessness.

'She Remembered Who She Is': Fans React as Jennifer Lawrence Channels Katniss for the Midterms

Jennifer Lawrence encouraged followers to vote in the US midterm elections using a Hunger Games-inspired salute and caption, prompting fans to draw their own comparisons with Donald Trump.

International Business Times UK

How Anthony Ippolito talked his way into playing Sylvester Stallone in 'I Play Rocky'

Anthony Ippolito took a bold step to land the starring role in “I Play Rocky.”

The Independent UK

Harry Styles Complains About Tipping Culture as Fans Fire Back Over His $1,000 Concert Tickets: 'Tone Deaf'

Harry Styles' $10 cappuccino and tipping comments at Madison Square Garden prompt debate as fans compare them with his premium concert ticket prices.

International Business Times UK

‘A true icon of the hair industry’: celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75

Businessman styled stars such as Twiggy, Madonna and Joanna Lumley and created popular hair care line Frizz Ease

The Guardian - UK

They fell in love on The Simpsons and married in real life. Meet the French Homer and Marge

They have brought TV’s most famous cartoon couple to life in France for the last 38 years. Philippe Peythieu and Véronique Augereau tell all about working and living together for so long, still being lovebirds – and rarely arguing

The Guardian - UK

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.

Download on the AppStore

Get it on Google Play