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Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction
The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware" of their conduct.

'I felt like I was being manipulated': Woman alleges Walliams groomed her as a teenager
Lilly Creightmore, who has alleged Walliams "groomed" her as a teenager, has told BBC Newsnight that she was "angry" at his behaviour.

Watch: UK falls silent to mark Armistice Day
People from Belfast to Cardiff, London to Edinburgh held the two-minute silence to mark the end of World War One and to remember those who have died in conflicts.

Police told Russell Brand to leave Jemima Goldsmith's house in 2014
Police confirm they asked Brand to leave his ex-girlfriend's house after she reported an alleged assault.

Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says
The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.

Scottish man confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting
The man, who is understood to be James Thomas Campbell from Prestwick, died when a lone gunman opened fire in central Krakow on Saturday.

Acquitted 'China spy' tells BBC: I was fall guy for security services but also naive
Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.

Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine
The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine.

Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed
But the court dismisses the other part of Trump's lawsuit that alleged the BBC had violated a Florida law.

Governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review
Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.

Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick
Mauricio Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach.

Wayne Rooney leads I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! line-up
The football star will be joined by Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page and YouTuber Sharky among others.

Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?
Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.

What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.

What we know about the allegations against David Walliams
The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations.

Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester United are a decade in the making
Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Manchester United into a full-blown relationship, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Why is Scotland's housing shortage getting worse?
Homelessness has hit record levels and the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise.

Vinícius Jr's message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparked appeal
Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.

In Mississippi, voters await cliffhanger Senate result with hope and frustration
Democratic voters tell the BBC their candidate is on the brink of history, while Republicans vent disappointment.

Temperatures to dip to -5C as first cold health alerts of season issued
The most widespread frost of the season so far is forecast for many parts of the country. BBC Weather's Tomasz Schafernaker reports.

Richmond upon Thames is happiest place to live in Britain, survey finds
Richmond upon Thames ranked highly in several quality of life indicators in a Rightmove survey.

Senior doctors call off two-day strike planned this month
Consultants in England were due to walk out on 25 November in disputes over pay and working conditions.

Hundreds of Italian schools hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax
Emails containing the false warnings were sent to schools in Rome, Naples, Vicenza, Florence, Pisa, Trieste and other Italian cities, officials say.

Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughter
The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier this month.

Sales of traditional toys rise as public debate around screen time grows
A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.

Dua Lipa to become first female British headliner at Coachella 2027
Tame Impala and SZA join the top of the bill for the US festival, which also features Madonna and Diljit Dosanjh.

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Pochettino a decade in Man Utd's making - but Carrick deserves better
Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Manchester United into a full-blown relationship, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick
Mauricio Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach.

Bethell out of Australia trip and doubt for SA
Jacob Bethell is ruled out of England’s white-ball tour of Australia and is a huge doubt for the Test tour of South Africa following the recurrence of a knee injury.

Khawaja refuses to name Aussie ball tamperers
The publisher of Usman Khawaja's autobiography denies his promotional tour has been cancelled but says there have been "adjustments" to the schedule.

Welsh Grand National-winning jockey O'Brien dies aged 39
Tom O'Brien, the nephew of trainer Aidan, rode more than 1,000 winners and won the Welsh Grand National twice.

Does Pickford finally face serious competition for his England place?
Does England's long-time first-choice goalkeeper Jordan Pickford finally face serious competition for his place, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Al Jazeera

As Gaza floods subside, Palestinians assess human and material damage
A deadly sandbank collapse buried families alive in Deir el-Balah, as survivors describe desperate rescue attempts.

Why is Pochettino the favourite to replace Carrick at Manchester United?
What would Mauricio Pochettino bring to the job if he replaces Michael Carrick in the Old Trafford hot seat?

Trump ‘Foot Soldier’ statue mocks his Vietnam draft deferment
An anonymous art collective called Secret Handshake has installed a golden statue of US President Donald Trump.

At least 300 schools evacuated in Italy after email bomb alerts
Italian PM Meloni says there is no danger as UK and Northern Ireland authorities also report 'bogus' alerts.

Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi end with prisoner exchange agreement
The talks in the UAE capital were the first ⁠between the two warring sides since February.

US man convicted after admitting he dismembered wife but denies killing her
A Virginia man has been convicted of murdering his wife, more than two years after she went missing.

‘Climate crisis is outrunning us,’ UN chief Guterres says at COP31
Guterres says the world must fight harder, accuses the fossil fuel lobby of delaying climate action at critical talks.

Mbappe misses France training before Nations League clash with Italy
Kylian Mbappe left the pitch during France's game in September but has been playing regularly for Real Madrid.

African rights body raises alarm over treatment of Niger’s Mahamid Arabs
Rights commission appeals to Niger president over alleged abuses against Mahamid.

US soldier arrested for Russia spying: What we know
A 41-year-old man has been arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act.

What is northern Europe’s new drone and warship plan to counter Russia?
UK-led coalition of 10 Northern European nations announces joint defence framework amid rising threats from Moscow.

Rights group raises concerns about jailed Dr Abu Safia amid strikes on Gaza
PHRI says the arbitrary detention of Gaza doctors violates individual rights and undermines healthcare system.

Passenger train derails in India, leaving several injured
Video from inside the driver’s cabin captured the moment a train derailed in India’s Assam state.

Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto could help UK uncover more sporting crime
Rui Pinto is 'in talks' with UK authorities to help uncover more crime in exchange for police protection, reports say.

Israel kills Gaza goalkeeper days after playing in cup for slain athletes
Mahmoud Abdel-Malek, a 20-year-old goalkeeper for Gaza Sports Club, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City.

Did Democrats save Pete Hegseth from impeachment?
Eleven Democrats are absent from procedural vote that narrowly shelves House impeachment vote against defence secretary.

AI boom or bubble?
A tech sell-off has raised questions about AI spending and the risks to jobs and growth across the global economy.

What’s the Falklands oil project at the heart of latest UK-Argentina spat?
UK says it will defend its interests at tribunal hearing, as Argentina seeks measures to block the offshore project.

Workers across Spain stage first general strike in 14 years
Strike disrupts public transport and industries amid demands for housing reform ahead of November 29 elections.

US Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base after ‘Iranian threats’
Iran is said to have geo-located Bessent's $12.5m mansion in Washington, DC after a photo of it was published.

Gaza’s infrastructure collapse leaves residents defenceless against floods
Winter weather has continued to wreak havoc in Gaza, with flooding and strong winds.

Pakistan women’s captain Fatima Sana calls for gender equality in cricket
Fatima Sana 'dreams of a time' when the men's and women's cricket teams are treated as equals.

Pakistan’s PTI demands access to jailed Khan after overnight hospital visit
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan ⁠is taken ⁠to a government hospital in Islamabad for treatment and returned to prison.

Gaza Grad: A Palestinian-Russian family’s longing for home
Forced from Gaza, a Palestinian-Russian family rebuilds their lives across Russia and Egypt, longing to return home.

What do Kyiv residents think about giving up territory to Russia?
US President Donald Trump says post-war Ukraine will have a 'different shape' ahead of peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

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China looks to advance CAFTA 3.0 upgrade protocol, deepen cooperation with ASEAN at upcoming summit: FM
Asked about China's expectations for the 29th China-ASEAN Summit, to be held in Manila, the Philippines, from November 15 to ...

Japan's reported outreach push at APEC while refusing to correct mistakes shows insincerity amid Taiwan-related row: expert
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's prospects of holding formal talks with the Chinese leader during the upcoming APEC leaders' meeting ...

Indian scientist praises China's openness to intl space cooperation as Pakistani astronaut's planned flight aboard Shenzhou-24 prompts media discussion in India
A Pakistani astronaut is set to become the first foreign astronaut to visit the China Space Station, flying aboard China's ...

China-Europe freight trains maintain 100% loaded-container rate for 50 months through October: NDRC
China-Europe freight trains maintained a 100 percent loaded-container rate for 50 consecutive months through October, carrying loaded containers in both ...

Lithuania's political gamble comes at too high a price: Global Times editorial

Manila becomes a testing ground for Japan to break through postwar defense constraints
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GT Voice: India should embrace advanced clean tech to curb air pollution
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Taiwan question brooks no external interference: mainland spokesperson on question about China-US discussions at APEC
When asked about discussions between China and the US on Taiwan-related issues during the APEC meetings, Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair, which brooks no external interference.

China updates standards for key robot component amid rising demand
China launches new satellite into space

China launches new satellite into space
China updates standards for key robot component amid rising demand

Spokesperson reaffirms support for Taiwan firms as PC brands ASUS, Acer move some production back to mainland
Asked to comment on Taiwan PC brands ASUS and Acer's decision to move part of their production capacity in Thailand and Vietnam back to the Chinese mainland, Zhang Han, a ... China happy to see pandas strengthen bonds of friendship between Chinese and American peoples: FM China was delighted to see the pandas officially meet the American public, bringing joy to the American people and bringing the hearts of the Chinese and American peoples closer ... State media new footage offers rare, multi-angle look at GJ-11 drone, revealing design details behind its stealth CCTV News military channel released new footage on Monday offering a close-up, multi-angle look at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's GJ-11 stealth drone. It also revealed that ...

China happy to see pandas strengthen bonds of friendship between Chinese and American peoples: FM
Spokesperson reaffirms support for Taiwan firms as PC brands ASUS, Acer move some production back to mainland Asked to comment on Taiwan PC brands ASUS and Acer's decision to move part of their production capacity in Thailand and Vietnam back to the Chinese mainland, Zhang Han, a ... China was delighted to see the pandas officially meet the American public, bringing joy to the American people and bringing the hearts of the Chinese and American peoples closer ... State media new footage offers rare, multi-angle look at GJ-11 drone, revealing design details behind its stealth CCTV News military channel released new footage on Monday offering a close-up, multi-angle look at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's GJ-11 stealth drone. It also revealed that ...

State media new footage offers rare, multi-angle look at GJ-11 drone, revealing design details behind its stealth
Spokesperson reaffirms support for Taiwan firms as PC brands ASUS, Acer move some production back to mainland Asked to comment on Taiwan PC brands ASUS and Acer's decision to move part of their production capacity in Thailand and Vietnam back to the Chinese mainland, Zhang Han, a ... China happy to see pandas strengthen bonds of friendship between Chinese and American peoples: FM China was delighted to see the pandas officially meet the American public, bringing joy to the American people and bringing the hearts of the Chinese and American peoples closer ... CCTV News military channel released new footage on Monday offering a close-up, multi-angle look at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's GJ-11 stealth drone. It also revealed that ...

China's offshore trust income tax transition ends smoothly, with over 160 billion yuan declared
China-Europe freight trains maintain 100% loaded-container rate for 50 months through October: NDRC

China issues 4 billion yuan in first sovereign green bonds in Canada, boosting financial cooperation
China's Ministry of Finance said that it has sold 4 billion yuan ($600 million) in sovereign green bonds in Canada, marking Beijing's first issuance of yuan-denominated green debt in the country and underscoring efforts to broaden offshore funding channels amid improving bilateral relations, Xinhua News Agency reported on ...

China's NEV exports hit 606,000 units in October, up 140% year-on-year: CAAM
China's automobile exports maintained strong momentum in October, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) emerging as a key growth engine amid intensifying competition at home and expanding demand abroad, industry insiders ... BYD apologizes over wheel rim mix-up in flagship EVs, offers free replacements Chinese automaker BYD apologized on Wednesday after confirming that some of its Grand Tang electric SUVs, also known as Datang EVs, had been fitted with incorrect wheel rims due to ... E.China's Ningbo-Zhoushan Port throughput exceeds 40m TEUs for 2nd consecutive year On Tuesday, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in East China's Zhejiang Province, one of China's busiest ports in terms of cargo throughput, announced that its container throughput so far this year has already ...

BYD apologizes over wheel rim mix-up in flagship EVs, offers free replacements
China's NEV exports hit 606,000 units in October, up 140% year-on-year: CAAM China's automobile exports maintained strong momentum in October, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) emerging as a key growth engine amid intensifying competition at home and expanding demand abroad, industry insiders ... Chinese automaker BYD apologized on Wednesday after confirming that some of its Grand Tang electric SUVs, also known as Datang EVs, had been fitted with incorrect wheel rims due to ... E.China's Ningbo-Zhoushan Port throughput exceeds 40m TEUs for 2nd consecutive year On Tuesday, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in East China's Zhejiang Province, one of China's busiest ports in terms of cargo throughput, announced that its container throughput so far this year has already ...

E.China's Ningbo-Zhoushan Port throughput exceeds 40m TEUs for 2nd consecutive year
China's NEV exports hit 606,000 units in October, up 140% year-on-year: CAAM China's automobile exports maintained strong momentum in October, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) emerging as a key growth engine amid intensifying competition at home and expanding demand abroad, industry insiders ... BYD apologizes over wheel rim mix-up in flagship EVs, offers free replacements Chinese automaker BYD apologized on Wednesday after confirming that some of its Grand Tang electric SUVs, also known as Datang EVs, had been fitted with incorrect wheel rims due to ... On Tuesday, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in East China's Zhejiang Province, one of China's busiest ports in terms of cargo throughput, announced that its container throughput so far this year has already ...

White swans from Siberian region of Russia arrive to winter at Yellow River wetland
White swans from Siberian region of Russia arrive to winter at Yellow River wetland Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park reopens after renovations Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park reopens after renovations Conjunction of Venus and Spica visible in early morning sky over China's Heilongjiang Conjunction of Venus and Spica visible in early morning sky over China's Heilongjiang

Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park reopens after renovations
White swans from Siberian region of Russia arrive to winter at Yellow River wetland White swans from Siberian region of Russia arrive to winter at Yellow River wetland Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park reopens after renovations Conjunction of Venus and Spica visible in early morning sky over China's Heilongjiang Conjunction of Venus and Spica visible in early morning sky over China's Heilongjiang

Conjunction of Venus and Spica visible in early morning sky over China's Heilongjiang
White swans from Siberian region of Russia arrive to winter at Yellow River wetland White swans from Siberian region of Russia arrive to winter at Yellow River wetland Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park reopens after renovations Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park reopens after renovations Conjunction of Venus and Spica visible in early morning sky over China's Heilongjiang

An 800-year-old tea tree embodies both Hani heritage and China's centuries-old tea culture
Home to numerous centuries-old tea gardens, Xishuangbanna in Southwest China's Yunnan Province is one of the country's best-known regions for Pu'er tea. On the province's Nannuo Mountain, there is one 800-year-old tea tree that produces only about 1 to 1.5 kilograms of tea leaves each year. So precious ...

2,000-year-old palace site discovered along ancient road in Shaanxi
Guitar Duo by Assad Brothers staged in Beijing

Guitar Duo by Assad Brothers staged in Beijing
2,000-year-old palace site discovered along ancient road in Shaanxi

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В Мордовии закупят программу для слежки за пользователями телеграма
Она будет искать "деструктивный контент"

В США предъявлены обвинения предполагаемым иранским агентам
В том числе в связи с подготовкой теракта на авиабазе Фэрфорд

Появились сообщения о потере Ка-52 при атаке дронов под Петербургом
Вертолеты используются российскими военными для борьбы против беспилотников.

Бывшего министра Михаила Абызова приговорили к 14 по новому делу
Он уже отбывает 12-летний срок

Удар по рынку в центре Черноморска. Есть погибшие и раненые
По последним данным, один человек погиб, 11 пострадали.

Крымчанина осудили за призывы в кубанской колонии идти на войну и убивать командиров
Южный окружной военный суд в Ростове-на-Дону приговорил 67-летнего крымчанина и украинского активиста Олега Приходько к 18 с половиной годам лишения свободы по обвинению в содействии терроризму и подстрекательстве к покушению на государственную измену: по версии ФСБ России, отбывая предыдущий срок в колонии в Краснодарском крае, он предлагал другим осуждённым заключать контракты с Минобороны, отправляться на войну в Украину, а оказавшись на фронте – убивать командиров и сдаваться в плен...

Удары России по энергетике Украины: электроподстанции и теплоснабжение
Без электричества жители в 8 областях Украины.

ФСБ заявила об аресте двух иностранцев в Калининградской области
Их обвиняют в шпионаже в пользу Польши

Кадыров пригрозил отправить на войну чеченцев, живущих в других регионах России
Глава Чечни Рамзан Кадыров пригрозил живущим в других регионах России уроженцам республики отправкой на войну против Украины, если их поведение вызывает "нарекания" со стороны властей. Ранее правозащитники и активисты неоднократно сообщали о случаях принудительной отправки на фронт похищенных жителей Чечни, включая критиков Кадырова и их родственников. Контроль за уроженцами Чечни в других регионах России глава республики обсуждал 10 ноября на встрече с депутатом Госдумы от региона Адамом...

В России против ведущей "Дождя" Метальниковой возбудили дело
Об участии в нежелательной организации

Палата представителей не поддержала объявление импичмента Хегсету
Республиканцы высказались против

Трое погибших при ударах РФ по ряду областей Украины
В Кривом Роге возникли перебои с электричеством

Атака ВСУ: в Адыгее и на Кубани повреждены дома, на Дону сбили "около 40 БПЛА"
Четыре региона юга России подверглись атаке беспилотников

Переговоры в Абу-Даби завершены. Что о них известно
Американские посланники заявили, что ключевыми являются территориальные вопросы - "самые тяжелые", послевоенная архитектура безопасности может обсуждаться только после их решения.

Пожар в порту Усть-Луга после ударов украинских дронов
По сообщению властей, "есть попадание в портовой зоне, произошло возгорание, пострадали трое работников".

В Британии по делу о шпионаже арестован американский военный
В сообщении полиции говорится о подозрениях, связанных с Россией

Москва объявила персоной нон грата сотрудника посольства Молдовы
Решение названо ответной мерой

Bloomberg: танкер с российским дизтопливом для США сменил курс
Агентство ссылается на данные о морских перевозках

В Днепропетровской области в результате атаки погибли три человека
Еще пять получили ранения

Доноры пообещали более 300 млн евро на ремонт Чернобыльской АЭС
В ремонте после атаки дрона нуждается укрытие над разрушенным реактором

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DR Congo: Tshisekedi signs new referendum law amid third-term fears
President Félix Tshisekedi has signed into law a measure easing the rules for holding constitutional referendums, sparking fears he could seek to extend his grip on power.

Salvadoran troops target headquarters of powerful gang in Haiti
El Salvador deployed troops to Haiti in October after four of its nationals working on a UN-backed mission were attacked in gang-controlled territory.

Ethiopia's coffee exports fetch more than $870 million
Ethiopia's total coffee export earnings surged 15 percent year-on-year to over $870 million during the first quarter of the current fiscal year

Ghana’s waste crisis: Cleanup targets toxic waste and 20,000 jobs
At Agbogbloshie, a district on the Korle Lagoon delta, thousands of tonnes of refuse have accumulated over decades, overwhelming the fragile wetlands overlooking a slum of around 80,000 residents, many of them migrants and traders.

South African Olympic swimmer switches allegiance to the Netherlands
Tatjana Smith said 'financial and practical challenges' made it difficult to sustain her swimming career in South Africa.

Israel swears in new parliament as Netanyahu remains caretaker PM
Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in

South Sudan vote: UN warns political transition must hold beyond polling day
South Sudan is just six weeks away from its first national vote since independence, but the United Nations is warning that the real test will come after polling day.

COP31 activists demand better climate finance for Africa
At COP31 in Antalya, climate activists are pressing world leaders to put climate justice and financing for Africa at the centre of the talks.

Gold miners expelled by Guinea start leaving assembly site in Mali
On November 7, Bamako announced that it had taken in around 160,000 people expelled from Guinea since the start of operations against illegal mining

UN seeks $2 million for Nigerians fleeing insecurity
The UN's refugee agency (UNHCR) said in a statement that more than 66,000 had fled across the borders by mid-October, three times the number in the same period last year

Spain: 69 candles lit at Toledo Cathedral for train crash victims
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attended a state funeral at Toledo Cathedral on Tuesday 10 November for the 69 people killed in a devastating high-speed train collision near Urda on 28 October.

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass before 650,000 in Córdoba
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass before an estimated 650,000 people in Córdoba, Argentina. The pontiff greeted crowds from his popemobile before urging worshippers to open their hearts and embrace their faith.

Lewis Hamilton visits Egypt’s Rafah border to highlight humanitarian efforts for war-torn Gaza
Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton has visited Egypt's Rafah border crossing, drawing attention to humanitarian efforts supporting war-torn Gaza.

Cameroonians call for political renewal and change ahead of February 2027 elections.
Anticipation is building in Cameroon after President Paul Biya called legislative and municipal elections for February 7, 2027.

Gambia opposition leader Ousainou Darboe enters presidential race
The race for Gambia's presidency is heating up, as opposition leader Ousainou Darboe officially files his candidacy for the December 5 election.

Belgium: Prince Harry and Meghan visit EU Parliament for child safety event
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visited the European Parliament in Brussels, on Tuesday 10 November, to discuss the dangers children face online. The couple met families affected by online abuse before Harry addressed the gathering.

DRC: FRN intensifies offensive, putting FARDC under pressure on multiple fronts
Security is once again deteriorating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In South Kivu, clashes between Congolese forces, backed by Wazalendo militia, and FRN fighters, formerly known as AFC/M23, are intensifying across several front lines.

Lyon exhibition celebrates Mali’s Sogo bò heritage
In Mali, animals dance, sing and tell stories through Sogo bò, a traditional performance combining masks, puppets, music and dance.

Inside the Japanese programme using school committees and remedial classes to improve learning in Madagascar
A programme developed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is tackling low literacy and school dropout in Madagascar by giving parents and communities a direct say in how schools are run.

Rwandan genocide suspect deported from the United States
A Rwandan man convicted of lying about his role in the 1994 genocide has been deported from the United States to Rwanda.

Mauritanian anti-slavery activist Biram Dah Abeid resigns from parliament
Prominent Mauritanian human rights activist and anti-slavery advocate Biram Dah Abeid announced his resignation from parliament Monday citing "widespread corruption" in the west African country, where he is an opposition lawmaker.

Lagos' Lekki Conservation Centre under threat from urban expansion
Established by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation in 1990, the 78-hectare reserve remains an important site for biodiversity conservation, environmental education and ecotourism in Lagos.

Russia, Ukraine and US resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi amid fresh attacks
Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, as Washington renews its push to end the war that followed Moscow's all-out invasion nearly five years ago

Senegalese families mourn sons lost in deadly migrant boat disaster
Grieving families in northeastern Senegal are struggling to come to terms with the loss of loved ones after a migrant boat capsized off the country's coast, killing dozens of people in one of the deadliest such tragedies in recent years.

Bodies recovered from migrant boat sailing near Greece
Greek authorities recovered 13 bodies from a boat carrying migrants found sailing south of Greece's island of Crete early Monday

DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for fleeing rebel fighting
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 66 soldiers to death for offences including desertion, mutiny and disobeying orders during fighting with rebels in the country's east, according to local media.

Up to 50,000 Ethiopians flee to Kenya as clashes escalate
Ongoing clashes on the Ethiopian side have forced thousands of people to cross into Kenya seeking safety since 22 October. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is closely monitoring the situation on the Kenya–Ethiopia border in Moyale.

Senegal: Footage reveals wreckage of deadly migrant boat in which 39 people died
At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat sank off Senegal's Atlantic coast. Footage shows the shattered vessel washed ashore as rescuers continue searching for victims.

Cameroon president sets date for twice-delayed elections
Cameroonian President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, announced on Monday that legislative and local elections will be held on February 7 -- the first ballots since the veteran leader was reelected in contested polls last year

Peru: Giant statue of Pope Leo XIV unveiled ahead of papal visit
A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV has been unveiled in Callao, Peru, ahead of his upcoming visit. The monument honours the pontiff's close ties to the country, where he previously served as a missionary and bishop.

Senegal vows action on smugglers after latest migrant boat tragedy
The death toll from the sinking of a migrant boat off Senegal rose to 39 on Monday, authorities said -- one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years

Turkey: Steel plant explosion kills 17 in Izmir province
A devastating explosion at the Habaş iron and steelworks in Aliağa, in western Turkey has killed 17 people. Witnesses described an earthquake-like blast, while footage shows flames, thick smoke and distressed relatives outside the factory.

Poland: Tusk and Nawrocki honour six victims of Kraków shooting
Poland's President and Prime Minister set aside their political differences to honour the six victims of a deadly shooting in Kraków. The two leaders laid candles and knelt together at a vigil in the historic city centre.

Turkey: Delegates arrive in Antalya as COP31 climate talks begin
The United Nations COP31 climate summit has opened in Antalya after a year marked by deadly heatwaves and devastating floods. Delegates face fresh challenges as the war in Iran disrupts global energy supplies.

French judo star Teddy Riner announces run for presidency
Judy star Teddy Rinner wants to be the next president of France. The 37-year-old Olympic champion announced his bid on social media on Monday. The news comes as polls show the French public largely split between the far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melanchon and the far-right's Marine Le Pen.

South Africa: ANC Loses Ground, Coalition Talks Take Centre Stage [Africanews Today]
Nelson Mandela's party is losing ground, although it remains the country's largest political force.

Ethiopia: Reusable sanitary pads help girls break the silence around menstruation
In a country that imports all its sanitary pads, their high cost puts them beyond the reach of many women and girls. For those unable to afford them, periods can mean missed school days, lost income and, in some cases, resorting to unsafe alternatives.

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV receives warm welcome in Claypole
Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by crowds in Claypole, near Buenos Aires, as he visited the Don Orione care home. The pontiff greeted the faithful and unveiled a plaque during his 12-day South American tour.

Thousands of Ethiopian Jews mark holy day of Sigd in Jerusalem
Thousands of Ethiopian Jews gathered in Jersualem on Monday to mark the holy day of Sigd. Religious leaders known as Kessim led the community in prayer. Sigd is one of the few holidays unique to the Ethiopian Jewish community.

Kenyan authorities seize 454kg of crystal meth worth $27 million
Kenyan authorities have seized 454 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth $27 million in a multi-agency operation, the police said Monday.

Senegalese surfer uses the waves to give children hope
The country's hosting of the Youth Olympic Games is also shining a spotlight on its surfing potential, as the first Olympic event ever held on African soil brings global attention to Senegal.

Deadly train crash reignites calls for overhaul of Egypt's railway network
Sunday's deadly train crash that killed seven people and injured dozens more has reignited calls for an overhaul of Egypt's ageing railway system. The accident happened when a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum rear-ended another on the Cairo-Aswan route.

At least 39 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal
Regional governor Ndeye Nguenar Mbodj says four more bodies were found this morning, raising the death toll from 35. Twenty-three victims have been identified by their families.

Trump says "tough" US deportation policy may explain midterm losses
President Donald Trump in his first major interview since his party lost control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats in the new Congress on some kind of immigration deal.

Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the world

Regional conflicts raise fears of renewed piracy in the Gulf of Aden
More than 200 sailors, including a special operations team trained to retake vessels seized by pirates, are deployed aboard the frigate as part of the EU's Operation Atalanta anti-piracy mission

Slave trade: Ghana's president says reparations not limited to cash payments
John Mahama specifically cited investments in education, health, economic growth and debt treatment as interventions that could be considered as reparations to redress historical wrongs

Egypt: Seven dead, 125 injured in collision between two trains
Rail workers began repairing damaged tracks in Al-Ayyat, Egypt, on Monday 9 November, a day after two passenger trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125 others.

Kenya seizes $27m worth of methamphetamine in coastal drug raid
Kenyan police have confiscated 454 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at $27 million in a joint operation with Tanzanian authorities targeting cross-border drug trafficking.

Philippines: 'Trump out!' Women rally ahead of ASEAN summit
Women protesters took to the streets of Manila on Monday 9 November ahead of Donald Trump's visit for the 49th ASEAN summit. Carrying "Trump Out" placards, they also denounced a US-led initiative on semiconductors and critical minerals.