Fighting has broken out in Khartoum, in the center of the country and the capital. Foreign powers are allied to both sides. Egypt is very much backing General Burhan,. Meanwhile, Mr Dagolo-Hermiti's close to a Zayes Afowarke who's the president of neighboring Eritrea.
Clashes in Khartoum have turned deadly as two rival military factions fight for power. As the conflict escalates, a transition to civilian rule could be in jeopardy. Europe’s cities have a worrying pollution problem and clearing the air is proving difficult. And a new way to measure the environmental impact of food.
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