At least 36 people are feared dead after a boat capsized in the Congo River near Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa.
The vessel was heading from northwest Mai-Ndombe province towards the capital when the incident occurred.
Police said 76 people were rescued, and added that the cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Toll from Russia's deadliest airstrike on Ukraine in weeks rises to 18
The death toll from a Russian airstrike on Chernihiv in northern Ukraine has risen to 18, officials said on Thursday, while another 78 were wounded when three missiles slammed into the city centre.
US House to vote on Ukraine and Israel aid, despite hardline objections
The US House of Representatives will have its long-awaited vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific as soon as Saturday, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday, paving the way for its possible passage despite fierce objections from the right wing of his conference.
Georgia proceeds with 'foreign agents' bill amid EU concerns
Georgia's parliament on Wednesday approved the first reading of a bill on "foreign agents" that the European Union said risked stifling freedoms and blocking the country's path to membership.
Qatar says Gaza ceasefire talks at 'delicate phase'
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Wednesday talks on a Gaza ceasefire and a release of hostages are at a "delicate phase".
A total of 1,244 flights have been cancelled and 41 flights diverted at Dubai International (DXB) after record rains flooded the runway on Tuesday.
Emirates Airline announced it has lifted the check-in suspension for its flights.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is still grappling with operational disruptions following the highest recorded rainfall in 75 years, causing significant flight and baggage handling delays.
