Armed conflicts and attacks

Rwanda rejects the United States' calls to withdraw troops and missile systems from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, citing threats from an alleged Congolese military build-up near the border. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/rwanda-congo-us-m23-violence-19d66c1f6e91c48cd78fc4805ecb9f8d

Sports

In stock car racing, William Byron wins the 66th Daytona 500. It is team owner Rick Hendrick's ninth victory in the event. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/sports/william-byron-wins-daytona-500-under-caution-2024-02-20/