At least 97 civilians and 45 soldiers have been killed with a total of 942 injured since the clashes between the military and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted at the weekend. Tensions have escalated since a power pact between the two sides crumbled and the resulting violence has seen members of the public caught in the crossfire, with the fighting spreading from the capital Khartoum to other parts of the country. Army chief and de facto leader, Abdel Fattah al Burhan said he was open to mediation as every war ends at the negotiation table even if the opponent is defeated.
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Hawaii wildfire was the largest natural disaster the US state had ever faced
At least 93 people have been confirmed dead after wildfires in Hawaii. The state’s governor warning the figure will rise. It makes the disaster the deadliest wildfire the US has seen in the past century, surpassing the 85 who died in California’s Camp Fire in 2018.
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Volodymyr Zelensky given a rapturous speech to Parliament in UK
Volodymyr Zelensky has given a rapturous speech to Parliament as part of his surprise UK first visit since Russia invaded Ukraine. He was greeted by rapturous applause from MPs and Peers in Westminster Hall after disembarking from a military transport plane at Stansted Airport.
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Russia’s Foreign Miniser to visit North Korea
Russia’s foreign minister will visit North Korea this week, days after the United States claimed Pyongyang had delivered munitions and military equipment to Russia for use in the fighting in Ukraine. Sergey Lavrov will be in North Korea on Wednesday and Thursday.
