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The M23 rebel group says it has seized control of Goma, a major city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement follows a rapid advance against Congolese forces on Sunday, which forced tens of thousands of people to flee nearby towns.  

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection following his failed attempt to declare martial law in December. This move triggered a major political crisis, making Yoon the first sitting president in the country’s history to face criminal charges.  

Both countries have warned of plans to displace Gazans into neighbouring Egypt and Palestinians from the West Bank into Jordan [Mohamed Elshahed/Anadolu via Getty]Egypt and Jordan on Sunday rejected the forced displacement of Palestinians, after US President Donald Trump suggested a plan to “clean out” the Gaza Strip and move its population to the two Arab countries. Egypt’s foreign ministry in a statement expressed Cairo’s “continued support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land”. It “rejected any infringement on those inalienable rights, whether by settlement or annexation of land, or by the depopulation of that land of…

Palestinians have started returning to northern Gaza after Israel announced a deal with Hamas to release six hostages this week. Among those to be freed is Arbel Yehud, a civilian at the centre of recent tensions.  

The US has cancelled planned tariffs on Colombian goods after Colombia agreed to accept deported migrants without restrictions, the White House announced.

Storm Herminia latest: UK hit by 83mph winds and heavy rain warnings after Storm Eowyn kills two New Met Office weather warnings are in place for most of England and Wales as Storm Herminia brought wind gusts up to 83mph in the southeast. The Environment Agency has issued more than 30 flood alerts across southern England as forecasters warn of up to 80mm of rain in some areas. Warnings for wind and rain have now been extended into Tuesday for some regions, particularly the southwest, where the strongest wind gusts were recorded on Sunday. The Met Office said heavy rain…

Irish consumers see small improvements in their finances but worry pain may be on the way Irish consumers reported a slight rise in confidence as easing concerns over the cost of goods and inflation were met with fears over the impact US economic policy changes might have. The monthly survey of Irish households suggests a clear easing in cost-of-living concerns, but ‘macro’ nervousness has increased notably in the past two months, particularly in relation to job prospects.  The Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey shows an index reading of 74.9 for January, marginally up on the 73.9 reading for December. The…

Britain’s Got Talent winner reveals they’re going back to school despite £250,000 prize Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas has revealed how she plans to go back to school—even after bagging the £250,000 prize. The singer, 29, walked away with the jackpot after triumphing in the ITV talent competition last year. This made her the first female solo artist to take the crown… or the first female solo artist without a dog by her side, at least. Her euphoric version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow saw her beat out 10 other finalists to claim the prize money—and a spot…

Linda Robson issues statement after best friend Pauline Quirke’s dementia diagnosis Linda Robson has shared an emotional message after her Birds Of A Feather co-star Pauline Quirke revealed her dementia diagnosis. The actresses began working together decades ago when both of their careers began, but they’re best known as the combative sisters whose husbands go to jail in the sitcom, which first aired on the BBC in 1989. Last week, Quirke’s husband, Steve Sheen, said she will retire from ‘all professional and commercial duties’ and revealed her condition, which he said was diagnosed in 2021. Loose Women star Robson,…

Mark Wahlberg reveals he actually ‘shaved his head every day’ for Flight Risk role Actor Mark Wahlberg has revealed how he was required to shave his head every day for his role in the action thriller Flight Risk. The Hollywood star, 53, plays ‘pilot’ Dylan in the airplane-set thriller – leaving audiences shocked by hiding a completely bald head beneath the baseball cap his character initially wears. This isn’t the only surprise the film has in store, featuring a tense battle of wits between Marky Mark’s Dylan, a shifty fugitive (Topher Grace), and the Air Marshall (Michelle Dockery) tasked…