If anything goes wrong, it risks the hostages remaining in captivity, and reigniting the war.
Three military-run states leave West African bloc – what will change?
In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.
One survivor as 20 killed in South Sudan plane crash
Authorities say the plane carrying oil workers crashed three minutes after take-off.
Congolese president snubs peace talks over Goma crisis
The announcement comes as M23 rebels tightened their control over Goma city, seizing its airport.
The upcoming Lively and Baldoni court battle… in 90 seconds
A trial date has been set for It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s dispute.
Massive avalanche kills skier in French Alps
The Brazilian-Portuguese national was found dead by mountain rescuers.
‘You lie’ protester shouts as RFK Jr says he’s not anti-vaccine
Trump’s pick for Health Secretary was interrupted by protesters as he said he was not anti-vaccine.
Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists
Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.
Caroline Kennedy brands RFK a ‘predator’ before confirmation hearing
In a scathing letter, Caroline Kennedy urges US senators not to confirm her cousin for a top health job.
Thirty killed in crowd crush at India’s Kumbh Mela festival
Pilgrims rushing to take part in ritual bathing trampled over people on the banks of the Ganges.
