Joseph Kabila, the former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been named as the leader of a new rebel coalition operating in the nation's restive eastern regions. This development follows years of denials from Kabila regarding any ties to the M23 rebels, who currently exert control over significant swathes of eastern DR Congo.
Sir Richard Knighton, head of the military, stated that risks to the UK are at their highest since the Cold War, citing increased Russian incursions and the need for readiness for protracted conflicts. His comments precede the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan's publication, with calls for greater defence spending and adaptation to modern warfare.
President Trump's proposed White House ballroom has significantly expanded in scope and cost over the past year, now projected at $400 million. The project, initially described as a modest ballroom, has evolved to include a rooftop "drone port", an underground hospital, and "top secret" military facilities, despite initial assurances of zero taxpayer cost.
