Rebel forces have reportedly entered Uvira, a key city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, causing thousands to flee despite a recent peace deal brokered by US President Donald Trump. Heavy fighting is reported, with residents describing chaotic scenes.

• The M23 rebel group claims to have "liberated" Uvira, which is just 27km from Burundi’s capital, Bujumbura.
• The escalation comes after DR Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwanda’s Paul Kagame signed a peace deal last week.
• Burundi has closed its border with DR Congo, and its Foreign Minister Edouard Bizimana called the M23 advances "a slap in the face" to the peace efforts.
• The US, EU, and eight European nations have accused Rwanda of supporting the rebel offensive, a claim Rwanda denies.
• Approximately 200,000 people have fled their homes since the renewed fighting began this month, with at least 74 people killed.