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Some reporters denied White House access despite judge overturning Trump media ban
Lawyers for CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing, saying the White House "repeatedly violated" the order.

Crashed RAF jet steered to 'avoid built-up areas' before pilots ejected, commander says
Gp Capt Gez Currie said the pilots are in hospital, and their families are with them.

Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.

Anti-migrant activist arrested after dinghy slashed in Channel
Police had been looking into footage appearing to show the man, also known as Danny Tommo, slashing at a boat in the English Channel with a knife.

Ex-England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021, by a man who has subsequently been jailed for three years.

Small boat migrant arrivals reach 781 in one day, breaking 2026 record
A total of 781 migrants arrive on Wednesday, but the yearly total is below the same point in 2025.

Watch: What you need to know about the OpenAI Australian government hack
The BBC’s North America technology correspondent Lily Jamali explains how the Medicare breach happened, and why it matters.

Elephants use medicinal plants to treat themselves, researchers find
African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick, research reveals.

NHS trust to review 4,500 breast cancer cases after unnecessary surgeries found
The BBC has spoken to women who suffered unnecessary surgery, delayed diagnoses and a lack of care.

Cardiff to host long-awaited Fury v Joshua fight
Cardiff's Principality Stadium will host Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's all-British heavyweight fight on 11 December.

Tories would stop long-term jobless using benefits to buy alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.

Drinking at football matches - would fans welcome it?
Andy Burnham has long championed a repeal of the ban which prevents football supporters from drinking alcohol in the view of the pitch. But do fans even want it?

I couldn't live with the agony of migraines anymore but my GP called me dramatic
Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines.

As AI hacks ramp up, are we back in big tech's 'move fast and break things' era?
Despite promises to make safe AI, examples of bots behaving badly are now coming at us thick and fast.

£170 a bag? Protein users squeezed as prices soar
Consumers are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of protein.

'I can't see it stopping' - Middlesbrough's young men discuss gangs after A66 crash
Last month's deadly A66 crash shone a light on organised crime and opportunities for young people in Middlesbrough.

They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?
Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.

'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.

Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory
People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

Reported assaults on Britain's rail services rise by more than a third
Recorded incidents of violence and harassment against passengers and rail workers showed a sharp increase in the year to March.

On-the-run killer Gary Anderson appears in court
Gary Anderson had been serving life in prison for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018.

Police in Scotland arrest 36 in raids on Vietnamese crime gangs linked to human trafficking
About 300 officers took part in simultaneous early-morning raids at 47 sites across Scotland.

Edinburgh Zoo's red panda goes to the vet for toothache
Red panda Bruce laid on his back under a general anaesthetic, as vets removed the problem tooth and checked him for other illnesses.

Harry Potter play producer says cost of living made two-part show 'impossible'
The London production, which has been running for 10 years, will reopen next month as a one-part show.

FBI investigating claim hackers have stolen details of all its agents
The hackers claim they have every agent's name, role, badge number and personal details including home address, phone numbers and spouse information.

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Drinking at football matches - would fans welcome it?
Andy Burnham has long championed a repeal of the ban which prevents football supporters from drinking alcohol in the view of the pitch. But do fans even want it?

Fury v Joshua announced for 11 December in Cardiff
Cardiff's Principality Stadium will host Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's all-British heavyweight fight on 11 December.

Ex-England striker Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021, by a man who has subsequently been jailed for three years.

How Man City overhauled their squad from a 650,000-strong database
BBC Sport goes inside Manchester City's data team, who have been a key part of their rebuild over the past 18 months.

Russell fastest from Antonelli in Baku practice
Mercedes driver George Russell heads both Friday practice sessions at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Is this really the Premier League's 'Bermuda Triangle'?
Do the stats back the social media meme that Bournemouth, Brighton and Brentford form a Premier League 'Bermuda Triangle' where teams lose points?

Al Jazeera

‘Unstoppable’ Rumesh revives Sri Lanka’s glory, one javelin throw at a time
A gold at the Asian Games will cap off an unprecedented season for the world number one.

Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?
US secretary of state's warning comes after he and Trump met the Iraqi PM on the sidelines of the UNGA.

Israel offers cash to firms hit by trade ban; Europe dithers on new rules
Israel hopes to redirect goods from illegal Israeli settlements towards markets in Asia and South America.

Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?
Australia and US investigate F-35 parts mistakenly sent to Hong Kong amid concerns over sensitive military technology.

Netanyahu at UNGA over the years
Benjamin Netanyahu says there will be surprises in his UN General Assembly address.

Hurricane Polo brings fears of heavy rain and landslides in Mexico
Heavy rains could cause life-threatening flooding and landslides in Mexico, the US National Hurricane Center warned.

Nine Kazakh soldiers die in Caspian Sea training incident
Nine confirmed dead after 19 Kazakh soldiers swept out to sea during naval training in western Mangystau region.

Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger
A 48-hour strike in Tunis adds to mounting public frustration over worsening living conditions and basic services.

Tyson Fury to face British rival Anthony Joshua in Cardiff on December 11
The fight, one of the biggest in British boxing history, will be broadcast on streaming service Netflix.

Morocco’s elections: Fragmentation, disengagement and PJD’s major comeback
PAM leads as the PJD quadruples its seats and turnout hits its second-lowest level under King Mohammed VI.

Far-right UK activist Daniel Thomas arrested after slashing dinghy
Thomas, 37, arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life, endangering the safety of a ship.

Fighting widens across Ethiopia as Tigray clashes escalate
Armed groups clashed with government forces across northern Ethiopia as fears mount of regional spillover.

Trump-Xi summit live: Trade, AI, Iran and Taiwan top US-China talks
Xi’s first White House visit in more than a decade comes amid ongoing disputes over trade, AI, Taiwan and war in Iran.

Who’s who in the race for the next UN Secretary-General?
The race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General is heating up, with five women among eight candidates.

Deadly attack on Indian cargo ship off coast of Oman
A crew member was killed in an attack on an Indian cargo vessel off the coast of Oman.

Belgium and Rwanda are talking again. Is DR Congo any closer to peace?
Belgium and Rwanda have restored diplomatic relations after an 18-month rupture over the war in eastern DR Congo.

Russia attacks Ukraine while Zelenskyy speaks at UNGA
Russia attacks Ukraine while Zelenskyy speaks at UNGA

India’s surfers look to make waves at the 2026 Asian Games
Indian surfers overcame huge challenges to reach the Asian Games and now dream of competing at the 2028 Olympics.

Could the oil shock push fuel prices even higher?
From Hormuz to the Black Sea, pressure on main supply routes is testing the resilience of the global energy market.

Why is Iran threatening regional airports, and what could be the impact?
Tehran hints retaliation as Georgia and Azerbaijan suspend Iranian flights amid mounting US sanctions on airlines.

OpenAI agents hack Australian government health data
Rogue OpenAI agents accessed an Australian government health data website, obtaining non-public information.

Japan’s Ohashi breaks 200m breaststroke world record at Asian Games
Shin Ohashi, 17, claims his second Asian Games gold with his record-breaking effort in front of a thrilled home crowd.

US Navy confirms ‘eight suicide attempts’ on USS Lincoln: What we know
The roughly 5,000-strong crew on board the Lincoln were at sea for more than nine months with only one brief port stop.

How UK universities briefed BAE Systems on pro-Palestine campus protests
Several universities discussed protests with the weapons maker, raising concerns about influence and academic freedom.

How an OpenAI ‘agent’ hacked Australia’s Medicare and what that means
Incident highlights growing concerns about AI's impact on cybersecurity and AI disclosure procedures, say experts.

Global Times

Xi lands in US for state visit, greeted by Trump at airport
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday afternoon for a state visit to the United States ...

China, US maintain communication on arrangements for heads-of-state interactions within the year: FM
China and the US maintain communication on arrangements for interactions between the two heads of state within the year, Chinese ...

China, US hold first dialogue on AI, to maintain close communication under economic, trade consultation mechanism: MOFCOM
China and the US held their first dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) under the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism ...

China's new offshore wind power project using ultra-large wind turbines goes into operation
China's first large offshore wind power project that utilizes 18-megawatt (MW) ultra-large offshore wind turbines on a large scale went ...

Head-of-state diplomacy steers a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability toward steady progress: Global Times editorial

Takaichi's open provocation further proves that the 'enemy state clauses' must not be removed
Global Times

Seizing a China‑EU 'window of opportunity' for mutual benefit
Hu Chunchun

Chinese, Serbian police officers launch joint patrols in Belgrade
Chinese and Serbian police officers launched a three-week joint patrol program in downtown Belgrade on Wednesday, aiming at assisting Chinese tourists and residents and strengthening bilateral law enforcement cooperation.

China issues new guidelines on fentanyl-related crimes, clarifies sentencing standards
DPP's abandonment of national principles for 'cooperation' with Philippines 'deeply contemptible': mainland spokesperson

DPP's abandonment of national principles for 'cooperation' with Philippines 'deeply contemptible': mainland spokesperson
China issues new guidelines on fentanyl-related crimes, clarifies sentencing standards

2026 Apsara Conference opens in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang
People visit the Foundation Models exhibition area during the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 22, 2026. The 2026 Apsara Conference opened on Tuesday, and will ... Coast guard patrols on Dajinshan island in Shanghai Law enforcers from China Coast Guard stand in formation ahead of an island patrol mission on the Dajinshan island in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 18, 2026. Dajinshan island boasts an ... Autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates held at East China Normal University This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2026 shows a scene during an autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates at the East China Normal University in east China's Shanghai. ...

Coast guard patrols on Dajinshan island in Shanghai
2026 Apsara Conference opens in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang People visit the Foundation Models exhibition area during the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 22, 2026. The 2026 Apsara Conference opened on Tuesday, and will ... Law enforcers from China Coast Guard stand in formation ahead of an island patrol mission on the Dajinshan island in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 18, 2026. Dajinshan island boasts an ... Autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates held at East China Normal University This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2026 shows a scene during an autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates at the East China Normal University in east China's Shanghai. ...

Autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates held at East China Normal University
2026 Apsara Conference opens in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang People visit the Foundation Models exhibition area during the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 22, 2026. The 2026 Apsara Conference opened on Tuesday, and will ... Coast guard patrols on Dajinshan island in Shanghai Law enforcers from China Coast Guard stand in formation ahead of an island patrol mission on the Dajinshan island in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 18, 2026. Dajinshan island boasts an ... This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2026 shows a scene during an autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates at the East China Normal University in east China's Shanghai. ...

Chinese cloud providers race to meet surging global AI demand
Chinese chipmaker CanSemi shares to open for public subscription, set to become ChiNext's first wafer foundry if listed

Chinese chipmaker CanSemi shares to open for public subscription, set to become ChiNext's first wafer foundry if listed
Chinese cloud providers race to meet surging global AI demand

Yellowhorn brings new promise to Inner Mongolia's sandy lands
For Tong Anran, after two and a half years on a stretch of Horqin sandy land in north China, one thing stands out: the wind isn't as strong as it used to be. Since 2024, Tong, a technician with a forestry development company, has spent ...

China's Ningxia develops wine industry to boost local economy
Workers operate at the fermentation workshop of Xige Estate in Qingtongxia, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 23, 2026. With its dry climate and abundant sunshine, Ningxia, particularly the ... China's 16-day holiday rail rush begins, to see 284m passenger trips: railway operators China's 16-day railway travel rush for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays officially began on Wednesday and runs through October 8, with an expected 284 million passenger trips, China ... New container shipping route launched between E.China's Jiangsu and Mexico A cargo ship carrying 524 special containers departed from Jiangyin port in East China's Jiangsu Province on Wednesday for Port of Manzanillo in Mexico, marking the official launch of a ...

China's 16-day holiday rail rush begins, to see 284m passenger trips: railway operators
China's Ningxia develops wine industry to boost local economy Workers operate at the fermentation workshop of Xige Estate in Qingtongxia, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 23, 2026. With its dry climate and abundant sunshine, Ningxia, particularly the ... China's 16-day railway travel rush for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays officially began on Wednesday and runs through October 8, with an expected 284 million passenger trips, China ... New container shipping route launched between E.China's Jiangsu and Mexico A cargo ship carrying 524 special containers departed from Jiangyin port in East China's Jiangsu Province on Wednesday for Port of Manzanillo in Mexico, marking the official launch of a ...

New container shipping route launched between E.China's Jiangsu and Mexico
China's Ningxia develops wine industry to boost local economy Workers operate at the fermentation workshop of Xige Estate in Qingtongxia, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 23, 2026. With its dry climate and abundant sunshine, Ningxia, particularly the ... China's 16-day holiday rail rush begins, to see 284m passenger trips: railway operators China's 16-day railway travel rush for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays officially began on Wednesday and runs through October 8, with an expected 284 million passenger trips, China ... A cargo ship carrying 524 special containers departed from Jiangyin port in East China's Jiangsu Province on Wednesday for Port of Manzanillo in Mexico, marking the official launch of a ...

Is the world map about to change? New projections reshape how we see the world
On the world maps most of us have seen since childhood, Greenland looks almost as big as Africa. But Africa is actually about 14 times larger, and Russia and Canada ... In pics: fields under starry sky in China's Heilongjiang This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows agricultural machinery in a corn field under starry sky in Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. 4th edition of 'understanding Chinese modernization' workshop held in Beijing Participants speak at an open-floor discussion during the fourth edition of the "understanding Chinese modernization" workshop in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 22, 2026. Themed on common prosperity, the workshop ...

In pics: fields under starry sky in China's Heilongjiang
Is the world map about to change? New projections reshape how we see the world On the world maps most of us have seen since childhood, Greenland looks almost as big as Africa. But Africa is actually about 14 times larger, and Russia and Canada ... This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows agricultural machinery in a corn field under starry sky in Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. 4th edition of 'understanding Chinese modernization' workshop held in Beijing Participants speak at an open-floor discussion during the fourth edition of the "understanding Chinese modernization" workshop in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 22, 2026. Themed on common prosperity, the workshop ...

4th edition of 'understanding Chinese modernization' workshop held in Beijing
Is the world map about to change? New projections reshape how we see the world On the world maps most of us have seen since childhood, Greenland looks almost as big as Africa. But Africa is actually about 14 times larger, and Russia and Canada ... In pics: fields under starry sky in China's Heilongjiang This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows agricultural machinery in a corn field under starry sky in Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Participants speak at an open-floor discussion during the fourth edition of the "understanding Chinese modernization" workshop in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 22, 2026. Themed on common prosperity, the workshop ...

China's cultural authority unveils new findings from joint archaeology projects in Egypt, Tunisia and Kyrgyzstan
China's National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday announced new results from three overseas joint archaeological projects, including the discovery of twin sacred lakes at the Montu Temple site in Egypt, the Ben Arous Forest site, Punic-to-Roman remains in Tunisia and the Krasnaya Rechka site, a medieval urban layout ...

Britain returns 12 cultural relics, artworks to China
China U23 advance as group winners at Asian Games

China U23 advance as group winners at Asian Games
Britain returns 12 cultural relics, artworks to China

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InterSecLab нашла в Max опции для слежки за пользователями
VK может удаленно включать отдельные функции мессенджера для конкретных аккаунтов

В Казахстане во время учений погибли как минимум 9 военных
Семерых ещё ищут

Минфин предложил повысить налог на пассивные доходы до 22%
Ведомство внесло в правительство проект бюджета на 2027–2029 годы

Прокуратура потребовала возбудить дело против Михаила Касьянова
За три дня до этого бывший премьер говорил о выборах в эфире "Дождя"

Румыния и Молдова сообщили о падении дронов на их территории
Инциденты произошли во время массированного российского удара по Украине

США и Китай продлили торговое перемирие до 10 января
На фоне первого за 11 лет государственного визита Си Цзиньпина в США

Россия нанесла массированный удар по Киеву и Одесской области
Есть погибшие и раненые

Украина передала Южной Корее двух военнопленных из КНДР
Они воевали в Курской области

Губернатор Ростовской области сообщил о повреждении нефтебазы
Дроны также сбили над Таганрогом и Неклиновским районом

Аэропорт в Берлине приостанавливал работу из-за дрона
В этом году из-за БПЛА аэропорт закрывали уже семь раз

Зеленский пригрозил сделать зиму "болезненной" для России
В ответ на удары по энергетике

В Варшаве задержан поляк за нападение на белорусскую правозащитницу
Задержанного обвиняют в публичном оскорблении

Глава Сирии в ООН призвал Израиль покинуть сирийские территории
Ахмед аш-Шараа заявил обвинил Израиль в сотнях авиаударов и наземных рейдов

Рубио заявил об интересе России и Украины в энергетическом перемирии
США готовы выступить посредником в переговорах

Журналиста Юрия Дудя внесли в список "террористов и экстремистов"
Это может быть связано с интервью Дудя с лидером РДК Денисом Капустиным

Российский военный вертолет залетел в воздушное пространство Польши
В небо были подняты истребители

В Польше неизвестные перегородили железнодорожные пути
По ним идут грузовые составы в Украину

"Лемана ПРО" возглавил сын бывшего депутата Госдумы
Денис Исаев выступал соответчиком по иску о коррупции вместе со своим отцом

Каждый десятый попавший в украинский плен – не россиянин
Об этом сообщил проект "Хочу жить"

Верховный суд России представил концепцию реформы суда присяжных
Присяжных и судей объединят в общие коллегии

Africanews

Madagascar’s Gen Z protesters mark one year since Rajoelina’s fall
A year after Madagascar’s Gen Z-led protests forced President Andry Rajoelina from power, activists say they feel betrayed by the country’s new military-backed government.

Conditions in Gaza remain dire ahead of Netanyahu's UN address
Nearly a year after a ceasefire promised to end the war in Gaza, conditions remain dire for two million Palestinians living in the Strip, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.

Ethiopia's federalism dilemma: Why regional power keeps fuelling conflict
Tigrayan authorities say they are responding to attacks by federal forces, while the federal government has described the Tigrayan military action as an offensive. Both sides have accused the other of triggering the latest escalation.

São Tomé and Príncipe gears up for elections as voters hope for change
With emigration surging, a major issue in the vote is how to stop young people, who see no future at home, from leaving the country.

Morocco’s PAM leads parliamentary election with turnout at two-decade low
The result will determine which party gets the first opportunity to form a government, with the prime minister appointed by King Mohammed VI from the party that wins the most seats.

Tigray tensions rise as regional forces seize Mekelle airport
The developments follow a series of reported drone strikes in Tigray. Regional authorities say at least 14 people were killed and 22 injured in a strike on the town of Alamata on Tuesday, with the mayor accusing federal forces of targeting schools.

Kenya's Ruto calls for permanent African representation on UN Security Council
In his address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, William Ruto lamented Africa's exclusion from permanent representation on the UN Security Council, despite accounting for more than a quarter of the assembly's membership.

Morocco's legistlative elections marked by record-low voter turnout
Provisional results published on Thursday show the centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party has taken 95 seats in the 395-seats in parliament.

Mixed reaction in Bangui to ICC conviction of former CAR militia commander
Ex-Seleka leader, Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, was found gulty on four counts of crimes against humanity, but acquitted of three.

Morocco’s opposition leader casts vote in parliamentary election
The leader of Morocco's opposition PPS (Party of Progress and Socialism) arrived at a polling station in Rabat on Wednesday to vote in the parliamentary election.

Ebola surveillance expands beyond DR Congo borders as IOM steps up efforts
As the Ebola outbreak in the DRC reaches unprecedented levels, disease surveillance is spreading beyond the country's borders. The International Organization for Migration tracks the epidemic along major travel routes, with the help of neighbouring governments.

Analyst flags uncertainty over South Sudan polls after government dismissal
Uncertainty lingers over South Sudan's ability to hold elections in December, with persisting insecurity and lack of political dialogue remaining potential obstacles.

Tanzanian opposition leader urges courageous verdict in treason trial
Chadema leader, Tundu Lissu, has pleaded not guilty saying the charges were politically motivated.

South Sudan's election commission urges peaceful electoral process
Its chairperson called on politicians and parties to convert their political ideas into 'ballot paper and not bullets'.

ICC convicts former CAR militia commander of crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday found rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani guilty of abusing and torturing prisoners while running a detention facility in the Central African Republic.

Ethiopia: Tigray forces seize airports as fighting spreads to Afar
Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia seized control of airports and battled federal troops in the neighbouring Afar region, multiple sources told AFP on Wednesday, as long-standing tensions spilled into open conflict.

Morocco votes in parliamentary election amid youth discontent
Moroccans are voting today in parliamentary elections dominated by concerns over the cost of living, jobs and inequality, with many voters also expressing deep distrust of political parties.

British-Sudanese author writes African history book aimed at children
The adult edition of Zeinab Badawi’s book "An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence" has sold more the 110,000 copies.

Pix of the Day, 23 September, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 23 September, 2026 - Across the world

South Africa mass shooting leaves 11 dead as police search for three attackers
Three shooters killed at least 11 people, including a woman who was believed to be pregnant, in an attack at a house party in South Africa, police said Wednesday.

Trump administration to admit mostly white South African refugees in 2027
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it planned to admit up to 17,500 Afrikaners to the United States in 2027, as part of a new refugee policy.

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro face US lawsuits over rare vision-loss risk
Dozens of people in the United States have sued the manufacturers of popular GLP-1 drugs, claiming that the medicines caused a rare eye condition that can result in permanent vision loss, according to US media reports.

Uganda community plants trees to protect mountain gorillas
About 450 mountain gorillas live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda. The apes are threatened by deforestation, but local communities are working to protect their habitat by planting trees, in the hope of reducing pressure on the forest.

US denies visa for Sudan's de facto leader due to address UN
A spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres said he was "deeply concerned" that it had not been issued and was engaging with Washington on the matter.

Iran says it has the technology to produce missiles with far longer ranges
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday that the country possesses the technological infrastructure to make missiles with significantly longer ranges.

South Africa police chief appears in court on rape charges
A senior South African police officer appeared in court Tuesday on rape and sexual grooming charges, intensifying scrutiny of gender-based violence in a country with one of the world's highest violent crime rates.

Leaders of Senegal and France 'review partnership' at UN assembly
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Nigerian officials linked to millions laundered through US property, report
A report by an African anti-corruption group alleges that dozens of Nigerian officials laundered hundreds of millions of dollars through property purchases in the United States over more than two decades.

Ebola response teams in DRC raise awareness among deaf
In Kisangani, one of the latest health zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo to be hit by the Ebola epidemic, Ebola response teams hosted a meeting with deaf people on Monday to raise awareness of the signs and risks of Ebola.

UN warns more than 10,000 Yemenis could flee to Djibouti in coming months
Renewed fighting in Yemen could see the number of refugees fleeing across the Red Sea to Djibouti jump to 10,000, while displacement inside Yemen could swell to over 230,000, the UN warned Tuesday.

'I expect nothing': Morocco elections test young people's faith in politics
As Morocco goes to the vote on Wednesday, the parliamentary elections are being closely watched as a test of citizens’ faith in the political process. The vote comes as the country marks one year since youth-led demonstrations swept the nation, calling for jobs and better public services.

South Sudan: President dissolves govt as controversy engulfs December poll
Heavy security was deployed in South Sudan on Tuesday as the president prepared to dissolve the government for the first-ever election, with analysts warning that last-minute legal changes give him total control over the transition

Noma: The neglected disease devastating children in northern Nigeria
Noma is a rapidly progressing and often fatal infection of the face and mouth. It begins with gum inflammation in malnourished children living in polluted environments and quickly spreads to destroy soft tissues and bones. It mostly affects 2- to 6-year-old children, especially in poor communities.

Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran, attacks ICC in UN speech
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has to decide whether to make a deal with Iran or "annihilate" the country, in a bombastic speech to the United Nations that appeared tailored to war-weary American voters

Ceuta on alert as Spain braces for new border surge
Ceuta is on alert. Spanish forces are patrolling the border after fresh calls on social media for migrants to cross from Morocco. The warnings follow a dramatic crisis on July 30 and 31, when more than 70,000 people entered the Spanish territory by swimming around the border fence.

World Rhino Day: Less than 27,000 of the giant animals remain in the wild
This year’s theme is “Keep the Five Alive”, highlighting the fragile status of the surviving species in Africa and Asia.

Tunisia says 2026 summer hottest on record, temperatures topped 49.7°C
Tunisia's summer this year was its hottest on record, the country's weather authority said Tuesday, following multiple heatwaves, water shortages and power cuts

DR Congo to probe violence, death of protestor at anti-govt rally
The C64 movement had called for a day of protest against a planned constitutional change that could allow 63-year-old President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third five-year term in office

Exiled Guinean opposition leader says his passport has been revoked
Cellou Dalein Diallo says this prevented him from travelling to New York where he was due to hold meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

Libya oil production hit after armed group shuts pipeline valve
An unnamed armed group shut a valve on a pipeline from a major Libyan oil field, causing a drop in production, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) said late Monday.

South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion
South African ostrich farms are using mechanical pluckers to remove feathers from living birds destined for major luxury fashion brands in techniques that are cruel and painful, animal welfare group World Animal Protection said on Monday.

Ruto pushes for global finance reforms at summit for multilateralism
The meeting discussed how conflicts as well as emerging global challenges such as climate change and artificial intelligence are increasing pressure on multilateralism

Pix of the Day, 22 September, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 10 September, 2026 - Across the world

FIFA Chief Infantino calls for review of football governance after investment backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is proposing a fresh consultation on how football’s world governing body makes major decisions, following intense criticism over an abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup.

US to return $2.5 million to The Gambia after sale of ex-president Jammeh's mansion
The United States has agreed to return 2.5 million dollars to The Gambia - the proceeds of the sale of a property belonging to the country’s former president Yahya Jammeh.

Ex-Junglers Commander in Gambia faces military court over desertion
A former commander of The Gambia’s notorious “Junglers” paramilitary unit has appeared before a military court in Banjul, facing charges of desertion.

DR Congo confirms Ebola cases surpass 7,600 with 3,699 deaths
The outbreak has now affected 63 health zones with an overall case fatality rate of 48.2 per cent.

130,000 displaced by Houthi advance in Yemen, says IOM
Nearly 130,000 people have been displaced across seven governorates in Yemen due to escalating insecurity, with many of them having been displaced multiple times, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday.

18 suspects appear in US court over Haiti president's killing
The 18 men accused of involvement in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse were extradited to the Unted States over the weekend.

Prosecutors bring UK's first-ever charges over Rwanda genocide
A British man will appear before a London court on Tuesday to face charges in connection with the 1994 Rwanda genocide. It’s the first time the United Kingdom has charged anyone in connection with the 100-day slaughter.