Friday, Feb 07

A Sydney man discovered 102 red-bellied black snakes in his garden, prompting expert snake catchers to rescue the unusual haul.

Friday, Feb 07

M23 rebels seize another town in eastern Congo, defying their own ceasefire declaration and raising humanitarian concerns.

Thursday, Feb 06

Goma, DRC faces a humanitarian disaster as nearly 3,000 are killed in violence, with reports of women burned alive amid the ongoing conflict.

Tuesday, Feb 04

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Panama to curb Chinese influence over the canal or face consequences, amidst rising tensions and local protests.

Monday, Feb 03

Intense fighting in eastern DRC's Goma has resulted in over 900 fatalities as M23 rebels take control, worsening the humanitarian crisis in the region.

Sunday, Feb 02

Fighting intensifies in eastern DRC as M23 rebels seize key territories, raising fears of a broader conflict and escalating humanitarian concerns.

Friday, Jan 31

M23 rebels seize Goma, leading to heightened regional tensions and global calls for action against Rwanda’s support of the insurgents.

Friday, Jan 31

Fourteen members of a fringe Australian religious sect found guilty of manslaughter in the case of Elizabeth Struhs, who died from untreated diabetes.

Wednesday, Jan 29

Amid escalating conflict, M23 rebels capture Goma resulting in widespread humanitarian distress and protests against perceived foreign interference.

Wednesday, Jan 29

M23 rebels claim control of Goma, Congo, amid escalating violence and protests against foreign embassies in Kinshasa. The humanitarian crisis deepens as thousands flee.