Europe is scrambling to react effectively to the relentlessness and pace of change in Washington, writes Europe editor Katya Adler. 

​Europe is scrambling to react effectively to the relentlessness and pace of change in Washington, writes Europe editor Katya Adler.  

Thousands of Congolese are opting make a dangerous river crossing to get to safety in Burundi. 

​Thousands of Congolese are opting make a dangerous river crossing to get to safety in Burundi.  

The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas ended on March 1. Israel introduced a new proposal, which has already been rejected by Hamas. There is now growing worry about a possible resumption of fighting, with both sides are now taking two different and diametrically opposite routes over the phased release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. n18oc_world n18oc_crux