British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday the country's armed forces evacuated diplomatic staff and their family members from Sudan.
"I pay tribute to the commitment of our diplomats and bravery of the military personnel who carried out this difficult operation," Sunak said on Twitter.
"We are continuing to pursue every avenue to end the bloodshed in Sudan and ensure the safety of British nationals remaining in the country."
Iran threatens to retaliate for US blockade
The US military said it will begin a blockade of ships leaving Iran's ports on Monday, and Tehran threatened to retaliate after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war, leaving a ceasefire in jeopardy.
Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks
Israeli troops launched an attack to seize a key south Lebanon town from Hezbollah fighters holed up inside on Monday, pressing the war on the group on the eve of historic talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys.
Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to fight graft, change constitution
Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to change the constitution in a drive to restore democratic standards, following a landslide victory he said showed that Hungary wanted to be fully anchored in Europe after years of fighting Brussels.
One killed in Ukraine despite Easter ceasefire, officials say
A Russian drone attack has killed one person in Ukraine's frontline eastern Donetsk region on Sunday, Ukrainian police said on Monday, before the expiry of a ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter.
Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede
Haiti has declared three days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede killed 25 people during an annual celebration thronged by students and visitors at its Laferriere Citadel tourist attraction.
