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Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond named
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Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base
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NHS data breaches a disgrace, says health secretary
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Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine
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Student who spells by blinking is denied chance to sit exam
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Horse-drawn carriages in New York City expected to be outlawed
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2026 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference kicks off in Tianjin
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Long-table banquet held in Lanxi, E China's Zhejiang to mark upcoming Double Ninth Festival
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Chinese Huangmei Opera artist Han Zaifen performs in Vienna, Austria
Long-table banquet held in Lanxi, E China's Zhejiang to mark upcoming Double Ninth Festival Elderly people attend a long-table banquet in Yanggang Village of Lanxi, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 15, 2026. Funded by kind-hearted people, the banquet held on Thursday was attended by ... Chinese Huangmei Opera artist Han Zaifen (2nd R) performs in Vienna, Austria, Oct. 15, 2026. Shanghai program opens new literary horizons for international writers While taking part in a writing program in Shanghai, US writer Cleo Qian told the Global Times during an exclusive interview that she has welcomed the opportunity to meet international ...
Shanghai program opens new literary horizons for international writers
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Master player brings new vitality to traditional shadow puppetry in NE China's Liaoning
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Nigeria's Army Chief of Staff visits troops in Borno after deaths of 15 soliders
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Sudanese gold miners describe deadly airstrike that killed 72
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DRC accuses ex-president Kabila of planning 'general attack' on the country
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Egypt's President Sisi will step down when term expires in 2030
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Senegal's Macky Sall withdraws from race for UN top job
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Frontline workers in DRC receive Ervebo vaccine amid growing Ebola outbreak
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All seven candidates to lead UN receive Security Council veto in informal poll
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Iran denies being behind Houthi attacks as Aden airport hit
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Ex-fighters in Ethiopia's Tigray region register for reintegration programme
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI formally appoints first woman-led government
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Kenya confirms third Ebola case as health officials race to contain outbreak
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DR Congo bans activities of 13 political parties linked to Joseph Kabila as opposition cries repression
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Rights group says eastern Libyan authorities are carrying out executions
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Ethiopian gains in Tigray risk wider war with Eritrea, analyst warns
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Africa overtakes Europe in Catholic population as global mumbers reach 1.422 billion
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Vatican releases first images of Pope Leo XIV since his surgery
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South African pastor, wife arrested after 200 found in suspected illegal rehab centre
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Belgium: Pumpkimania festival takes over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle
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South Africa: Rescuing and relocating wild honeybees in Cape Town
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Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray government after TPLF ouster
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Chinese navy ship brings free care and medicines to Abidjan
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Pix of the Day, 16 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 16 October, 2026 - Across the world
Italy: Nationwide air traffic control issues disrupt flights at Rome airport
Flight delays and cancellations disrupted Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Friday 16 October after a fault in the data-transmission network supporting Italy’s nationwide air traffic control system.
Western Sahara: Polisario front challenges UN Envoy as MINURSO mandate vote nears
With just two weeks to go before the vote on extending MINURSO’s mandate, tensions are rising over Western Sahara.
Turkey: Divers uncover treasures from 4,700-year-old shipwreck
Underwater archaeologists in Turkey have discovered 4,400–4,700-year-old amphorae off Kekova Island, near Antalya. Believed to come from an Early Bronze Age shipwreck, the vessels could offer rare insights into ancient seafaring and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean.
US State Secretary calls for de-escalation by Ethiopia and Eritrea
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday, urging dialogue under a peace deal agreed between Ethiopia and Eritrea in 2018.
At least 10 students die as Ebola outbreak spreads in DR Congo
At least 10 students have died from Ebola in Ituri Province, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, authorities said Thursday
Zambia elected for three-year term on UN Human Rights Council
President Hakainde Hichilema described it as an endorsement of the country's commitment to protecting human rights.
South African president lifts police chief's precautionary suspension
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola will resume his duties on Monday after he was cleared of charges that he broke public finance rules.
US issues new Iran-related sanctions against 16 individuals, 11 entities
The United States on Thursday issued a new round of Iran-related sanctions, targeting 16 individuals and 11 entities, including financial institutions, currency exchange firms and energy and trading companies.
Sudan: Burhan writes to Trump over truce, peace initiative
In September, the U.S. refused to grant Burhan a visa to attend the U.N. General Assembly meetings, a move seen as punishment for Burhan's reservations about Washington's easefire proposal
Al-Qaeda and IS rivalry sparks fierce fighting across Sahel
Rival jihadist factions in the Sahel have clashed on an unprecedented scale in recent weeks. On Monday, the Islamic State in the Sahel Province said it had killed more than 400 fighters from the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM four days earlier.
Ukraine unveils flying ambulance drone that could save lives in minutes
A Ukrainian company has demonstrated an unusual new battlefield rescue system: a drone capable of carrying a wounded soldier inside an enclosed cabin. Developed by SkyFall, the aircraft, named StarGate, was filmed taking off, flying and landing with a person on board.
IMF raises Africa growth outlook, warns of shrinking aid
The International Monetary Fund raised its growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa to 4.5% this year and its Africa Director Zeine Zeidane praised the continent's resilience.
Turkey: Worst rainfall in 80 years unleashes deadly floods near Istanbul
Torrential rain has turned streets into rivers near Istanbul, overturning vehicles and cutting off power. At least 3 people have died and 5 remain missing as emergency crews clear the wreckage.
DR Congo protests Formula One's 'indefensible' decision to race in Rwanda
Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner sharply criticised Formula One's plans to hold an African Grand Prix in Rwanda, saying it would help “polish the image of an authoritarian leader.”
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to new province bordering CAR
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly spread to North Ubangi, at the border with the Central African Republic, making it the eighth Congolese province affected by the virus.
Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight day
Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day.
Gianni Infantino chairs FIFA Council meeting as critics push to oust him
It is the first time he faces the 37-members since he was forced to drop his secretive and divisive World Cup sell-off plan.
Houthis struck Riyadh airport 20 times in October, Saudi-led coalition says
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have struck Riyadh’s King Khalid international airport 20 times since the start of October. A spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition said the attacks involved 10 drones, four ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and two unidentified projectiles.
Phase-1 trial of Ebola vaccine gets underway in Uganda
Scientists in the southern Ugandan city of Masaka are conducting a phase I trial of a candidate vaccine against the deadly Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease (BDBV), a strain for which no licensed vaccine or effective treatment currently exists.
US wants to see Senegal’s debt restructuring completed within a year
A top US Treasury official highlighted Dakar's case as an example of improvements in sovereign debt restructuring.
Africa CDC probes missing millions meant for ebola response
Africa CDC chief Dr. Jean Kaseya says more than $700 million in donor funding for Ebola response in the DRC cannot be traced
UK: Harry and Meghan make high-profile comeback six years after royal exit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the public eye in Britain. The couple greeted crowds, met children and visited community projects in Nottingham, the city where they first appeared together after their engagement in 2017.
HRW calls for greater access to Tigray region to ensure civilian protection
International NGO Human Rights Watch is calling for greater access to Ethiopia's Tigray region to better protect the population. The organisation says the renewed fighting between federal forces and Tigrayan rebels has cost lives and access to vital services.
School feeding programme supports children and local farmers in CAR
The World Food Programme says more than 250,000 children receive meals in 335 schools across the country.
Indonesia's skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets Singapore
Apocalyptic orange skies engulf Palangkaraya in Indonesia, while Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands nearly disappears behind thick smoke. Months of wildfires have triggered an air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia.
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