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US and British citizens among 37 sentenced to death in DR Congo coup trial

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Christian Malanga, a US national of Congolese origin, the suspected plot leader, was killed during the attack. http://dlvr.it/TDDN8G

China raises retirement age for first time since 1950s

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The plan, which will set in from January, has been on the cards for a few years as China's population ages. http://dlvr.it/TDCmpJ

US imposes new sanctions on Russian state media

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused the outlet RT of engaging in "global covert activities." http://dlvr.it/TDCbfW

N Korea releases rare photos of Kim at uranium facility

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Mr Kim called for the site to increase its production of nuclear warheads, state media said. http://dlvr.it/TDCM35

PTI smells rat as govt hints at revising seniority principle in top judge appointment

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Government’s spokesperson on legal affairs Barrister Aqeel Malik and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader. — Facebook/X/barristeraqeelmalik/@salmanAraja Govt considering proposal to extend judges’ retirement age: Malik.“Have required numbers to present bill in lower... * This article was originally published here

Thousands gather as Peru's late leader lies in state

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Alberto Fujimori, who ruled Peru with an iron fist during the 1990s, died aged 86 on Wednesday. http://dlvr.it/TDBgHY

Butterfly thieves handed $200,000 fine

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Two Italian men were arrested at a Sri Lankan wildlife park after they were found with hundreds of protected insects. http://dlvr.it/TD9zZj

Harvey Weinstein indicted on new charges in New York

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The indictment is currently sealed, but news outlets reported the charges were related to sex-crime allegations. http://dlvr.it/TD9Wv9

Families cling to hope in Belarus after first release of political prisoners

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Dozens of prisoners were freed unexpectedly this summer, now relatives are hoping more will follow. http://dlvr.it/TD9L12

KP's air ambulance project faces delay amid funds shortage

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Representation image shows helicopter flying among the clouds above the snow-capped mountains. — Freepik Committee requested finance dept to disburse funds: focal person.Finance adviser says funds to be released after health dept's summary.KP CM ordered to launch of air ambulance... * This article was originally published here