A parliamentary committee has criticised the process for appointing political ambassadors, citing the Lord Mandelson case as an example of an opaque and improvised approach. The Foreign Affairs Committee argues that Westminster must exert greater control over these significant diplomatic posts.
President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has indicated a willingness to seek a third term if public sentiment supports it, despite current constitutional limits. He also suggested that ongoing conflict in the eastern regions of North and South Kivu, particularly the M23 rebel activity, could necessitate delaying the 2028 elections. Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of obstructing peace efforts and benefiting from the DR Congo's mineral wealth, leading to protracted negotiations.
Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, has been shot dead in West Bengal following the state election results. His death is among at least three fatalities recorded since Monday, as clashes between rival party workers intensify after the BJP's historic victory.
