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Meghan's father Thomas Markle under house arrest after child sex abuse material charge
The 82-year-old appeared in court in Florida after the FBI searched two Los Angeles-area storage units he rented.

With Stephen Miller pick as new chief of staff, Trump readies for a battle
The US president's promotion of Miller, a loyal partisan firebrand to be his new chief of staff sets up likely clashes with Congress.

Paraguay's president impeached after collapse of bank
Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money.

What happens if all the lights go out? This is the plan for a 'Black Sky' event
A Black Sky event could leave millions without power, water and communications. So how prepared is the UK?

Relief, tears and sadness: Married at First Sight UK cast react to show being axed
It was cancelled after a BBC Panorama investigation heard allegations from three former cast members.

Pope in 'pretty good health' as he starts Latin America tour
Pope Leo travels to Uruguay just three weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.

'My mortgage is going up £200': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets
With UK interest rates set to rise, mortgages, credit cards and loans could get more expensive for millions.

This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed
Jehovah's Witness leaders relaxed strict rules on blood transfusions, but the change came 23 days too late for Isaac Valdez.

Skepta: 'I'm what it looks like if you give an immigrant child a chance'
The grime artist, widely considered to be one of the UK's best, returns with his first album in seven years.

Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist
Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.

How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight
The behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution also helped elevate him, writes the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.

Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction
The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry.

Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand
The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.

One of the year's most prolific meteor showers to light up the night sky this weekend
The Leonid meteor shower, known for its bright and fast meteors, will kick off this weekend and continue until the end of November.

Texas mayor instructs police to limit co-operation with ICE
There has been months of public outcry in Houston after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a man who was driving to work.

Whole Australia team knew of sandpaper use, Khawaja says
Usman Khawaja claims the entire Australia team knew about the use of sandpaper to tamper with the ball in the final Test of their 2018 series with South Africa.

Parliament restoration delays 'frustrating', says Commons Speaker
Sir Lindsay Hoyle urges action after a committee warns it is "crunch time" for the ailing building.

The Papers: 'Meghan's father charged' and 'Brand investigation widens'
Thomas Markle's arrest leads a number of Saturday's front pages, while Russell Brand continues to feature prominently.

Gladiator II stuntman sues over injuries from on-set explosion
Edward Sarsfield says he suffered "excruciating" burns while filming a scene on a burning ship.

Boy, 4, dies after Range Rover crashes on country road
A 28-year-old man was driving the car when it crashed near Bathgate in West Lothian.

Secondary school teacher to crofter - life on the UK's most remote island
Katy Phenix relocated to Fair Isle from Redcar in North Yorkshire with her partner Josh Moore and their children Teddy, 11, and Hetty, six.

Knitalian: Artist uses yarn to create Italian deli
From spaghetti to Parma ham, everything at a new Soho exhibition is knitted, crocheted or embroidered.

From scooters to shampoo - the people saving hundreds from dumpster diving
The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.

New pictures released ahead of The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special
Little has been shared about the plot of the upcoming The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special.

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Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant star in a 1995 adaptation
Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are thrown into sudden hardship on the death of their father.

Whole Australia team knew of sandpaper use - Khawaja
Usman Khawaja claims the entire Australia team knew about the use of sandpaper to tamper with the ball in the final Test of their 2018 series with South Africa.

Non-league's greatest giant-killers eye another scalp
Non-league Altrincham aim to make Notts County number 18 on their list of FA Cup scalps, and breathe new life into their tag of English football's ultimate giant-killers.

Not playing at Man City 'horrendous' - Trafford
James Trafford says not playing for Manchester City last season was "horrendous" and left him with no choice but to leave the club and join Leeds United in the summer.

New Zealand sweep aside Samoa to reach Women's World Cup final
New Zealand's women will hope it is fourth time lucky after defeating Samoa 32-0 to reach next Sunday's Rugby League World Cup final.

Six tries and a big win - but were Ireland ruthless?
Despite a six-try and 30-point win over Argentina, Andy Farrell and Tadhg Beirne admit Ireland could have been more ruthless in Friday's win.

England 'disappointment' fuels Dewsbury-Hall's Everton heroics
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall responds to his England omission by scoring a stunning goal to inspire Everton's 3-1 comeback victory over Coventry City.

Al Jazeera

Will Trump strike nuclear sites again as Iran engages ‘cognitive warfare’?
The US president has been sending mixed messages after his party suffered a defeat at the midterm elections.

Doncic’s 53 points lift Lakers as Cavs top Sixers in LeBron James’s return
LA Lakers star Doncic closed the first half with an astonishing shot from well beyond the half-court line.

Houston mayor curbs cooperation of US city’s police with ICE
People stopped for minor traffic violations will no longer be referred to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Qatari PM says US willing to seek solution to war with Iran
Qatari PM says US willing to seek solution to war with Iran

WTA apologises to Pegula for broadcast of ‘diva’ comment about Andreeva
Pegula's conversation with her coach on a practice court at Indian Wells was broadcast on a WTA YouTube livestream.

Trump confirms US strikes in Iran, insists ‘it’s not a war’

US President Donald Trump said America has carried out ‘minor strikes’ on Iran’s Qeshm Island.

‘Every person has their luck’: Morocco’s beach metal detectorists
For many, the search is driven less by profit than by the thrill of an unexpected discovery.

Do not investigate Trump’s corporate allies until he leaves office
The US presidential pardon power has created a constitutional absurdity that can protect those accused of corruption.

How the Iran war helped Democrats win the midterms
Tehran brought the costs of war into American homes, fuelling the backlash against Trump's party.

Carlos Alcaraz saves match points to reach Paris Masters semifinals
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz is through to the Paris Masters semifinals for the first time in his career.

Two main parties neck and neck after New Zealand vote, early count
Early results suggests New Zealand's National and Labour parties polling just short of 30 percent of the popular vote.

‘Alien-cortical’ mice: Can human brain cells grow inside animals?
Modified mice with human brain cells ignite debates over neurohybrids and the future of cross-species medical research.

Paraguay’s Pena under military protection in bank collapse chaos
Paraguay moves ex-President Santiago Pena to military base for protection after dramatic day in Asuncion.

Khawaja claims entire Australia team knew about 2018 ball-tampering scandal
The 'Sandpapergate' scandal saw ⁠Australia scuffing the ball with sandpaper in the March 2018 test ​in Cape Town.

President Herzog faces key choice as Israel struggles to form government
Eisenkot's bloc and Arab-led parties seek to oust Netanyahu, but failure to form government could leave him in power.

Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv, injuring residents
Air strikes damage buildings and injure two civilians after Zelenskyy warns of potential for new attacks.

‘One less gang leader’: Haiti’s prime minister celebrates police operation
Haiti's National Police announced that alleged gang leader Mathias Saintil was killed in an exchange of gunfire.

US Treasury sanctions eight Canadian money exchange firms over Iran ties
US Treasury claims firms helped sanctioned Iranian entities and handled funds linked to alleged drug trafficking boss.

Los Angeles reacts to historic mayoral election
Los Angeles reacts to historic mayoral election

Protesters storm site of Microsoft’s planned Amsterdam data centre
Activists in Amsterdam have stormed the site of a proposed Microsoft data centre. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports.

Trump confirms new US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm island
The US president also claims 'a lot of progress' in Washington's negotiations with Tehran.

How the US midterm elections reflected resistance to data centres
Voters rejected data centre development in all but one of the 41 measures addressing the issue in Tuesday's midterms.

CDC reports more than 5,000 measles cases, highest number in 35 years
Children and teenagers make up almost 60 percent of confirmed cases.

EU prosecutor office investigates fatal train crash in Spain
The EU office carries out probes at Spanish rail network administrator, safety agency and state auditors.

Pope Leo XIV arrives for South American tour after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Uruguay kicking off a 12-day tour of South America after undergoing lung surgery last month.

Global Times

China, US top trade officials hold video call as Beijing raises serious concerns over restrictions; Washington urged to honor leaders' consensus
The lead officials for China-US economic and trade affairs held a video call on Friday, focusing on implementing the important ...

Debut of giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang makes them latest stars at Zoo Atlanta
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang made their first public appearance at Zoo Atlanta on Friday local time after ...

China's space station to welcome first-ever foreign astronaut: CMSA
China's Space Station is set to welcome its first-ever foreign astronaut. A Pakistani astronaut will join the Shenzhou-24 crewed flight ...

Xinjiang's Kelameili gas field tops 1 billion cubic meters in output, eyes record annual production
China's Kelameili gas field in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region saw its natural gas output exceed 1 billion cubic ...

After US Democrats' midterm win, Taiwan authorities scramble for cracks in new Congress' door: Global Times editorial

One year on, Takaichi's erroneous remark remains uncorrected, and Japan's fangs are growing back
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China 'isn't buying' Nvidia chips. Why are some Americans so rattled?
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From Yiwu to Africa: How China's market opening is creating new opportunities
At the bustling Yiwu International Trade Market in East China's Zhejiang Province, visitors from African countries including Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Rwanda moved from stall to stall, peppering merchants with questions about how their products were made, how much they cost to produce, how profitable they were and ...

AI helps track tigers, gibbons and elephants to turn sightings into protection in China
After 15 years of searching, Mauritian scholar's dream comes true

After 15 years of searching, Mauritian scholar's dream comes true
AI helps track tigers, gibbons and elephants to turn sightings into protection in China

China expresses strong opposition to Dutch report alleging Chinese cyberattacks: embassy spokesperson
China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent report released by the Dutch cybersecurity authorities that made groundless accusations against China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy ... Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ... Bedbug-tracking social media raises questions over hotels operation and reputation A social media plug-in called "Bedbug Map," which allows users to report hotels possibly infested with bedbugs and other pests, has gone viral in China, attracting over 200,000 users and ...

Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole
China expresses strong opposition to Dutch report alleging Chinese cyberattacks: embassy spokesperson China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent report released by the Dutch cybersecurity authorities that made groundless accusations against China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy ... A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ... Bedbug-tracking social media raises questions over hotels operation and reputation A social media plug-in called "Bedbug Map," which allows users to report hotels possibly infested with bedbugs and other pests, has gone viral in China, attracting over 200,000 users and ...

Bedbug-tracking social media raises questions over hotels operation and reputation
China expresses strong opposition to Dutch report alleging Chinese cyberattacks: embassy spokesperson China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent report released by the Dutch cybersecurity authorities that made groundless accusations against China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy ... Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ... A social media plug-in called "Bedbug Map," which allows users to report hotels possibly infested with bedbugs and other pests, has gone viral in China, attracting over 200,000 users and ...

China-developed S4000 airborne wind power system takes flight
Hainan's new offshore duty-free policy logs 5 bln USD sales in first year

Hainan's new offshore duty-free policy logs 5 bln USD sales in first year
China-developed S4000 airborne wind power system takes flight

China's CERES-2 rocket returns to flight, placing four satellites into orbit
Chinese commercial space company Galactic Energy successfully launched its CERES-2 carrier rocket on Saturday, placing four satellites into orbit as China's commercial space sector expands its launch capabilities to serve a growing range of satellite applications, according to materials the company provided to the Global Times.

Record 40 US agricultural firms display at CIIE as Chinese expert urges Washington to deliver on tariff cuts for two-way trade
A record number of than 40 US food and agricultural trade associations and companies attended the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, showcasing a wide range of ... Norway targets $3 billion in seafood exports to China by 2035, showing 'strong' confidence in Chinese market Norway on Friday unveiled a new target to increase its seafood exports to China to 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) by 2035 at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) ... World's highest-altitude grid-connected solar thermal power station begins operation in China's Xizang China's highest-altitude Xizang Autonomous Region saw the first generating unit of a solar power demonstration project connected to the national grid on Friday, marking the start of operations at the ...

Norway targets $3 billion in seafood exports to China by 2035, showing 'strong' confidence in Chinese market
Record 40 US agricultural firms display at CIIE as Chinese expert urges Washington to deliver on tariff cuts for two-way trade A record number of than 40 US food and agricultural trade associations and companies attended the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, showcasing a wide range of ... Norway on Friday unveiled a new target to increase its seafood exports to China to 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) by 2035 at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) ... World's highest-altitude grid-connected solar thermal power station begins operation in China's Xizang China's highest-altitude Xizang Autonomous Region saw the first generating unit of a solar power demonstration project connected to the national grid on Friday, marking the start of operations at the ...

World's highest-altitude grid-connected solar thermal power station begins operation in China's Xizang
Record 40 US agricultural firms display at CIIE as Chinese expert urges Washington to deliver on tariff cuts for two-way trade A record number of than 40 US food and agricultural trade associations and companies attended the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, showcasing a wide range of ... Norway targets $3 billion in seafood exports to China by 2035, showing 'strong' confidence in Chinese market Norway on Friday unveiled a new target to increase its seafood exports to China to 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) by 2035 at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) ... China's highest-altitude Xizang Autonomous Region saw the first generating unit of a solar power demonstration project connected to the national grid on Friday, marking the start of operations at the ...

China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome
Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...

Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou
China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...

Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program
China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...

Scholar Gao Guohui finds faith in historical books
For scholar Gao Guohui, reading historical books of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the Long March has become than a personal pursuit. It is a way to understand the convictions of an earlier generation, preserve the memories of ordinary people and ...

China's young people embrace self-healthcare and self-discipline
Chinese word 'duanju' enters English lexicon

Chinese word 'duanju' enters English lexicon
China's young people embrace self-healthcare and self-discipline

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Число погибших в результате удара по Камышевахе выросло до 55
Поисково-спасательные работы продолжаются шестые сутки

После атаки беспилотников горит Саратовский НПЗ
В Орле загорелось предприятие "Протон-Электротекс"

Россия атаковала Северный мост в Киеве. Чернигов обесточен
По последним данным, в Киеве пострадали пять человек

Трамп назначил Стивена Миллера главой аппарата Белого дома
Он один из главных противников иммиграции в США

Ученые из США выступили в защиту математика Азата Мифтахова
Во Франции в Сен-Дени 7 ноября пройдет вечер солидарности с политзаключенным

Россия атаковала объект энергетики в Житомирской области
Из-за этого также ухудшилась ситуация с энергообеспечением Киева

Производители протезов со связями во власти заработали миллиарды рублей
С начала вторжения в Украину в России открылось более ста новых профильных компаний

Отца Меган Маркл арестовали за хранение детской порнографии
Его обвиняют в хранении изображений сексуализированного насилия над детьми

Суд в Кении назначил 200 лет тюрьмы лидеру секты за убийство 190 детей
Он призывал последователей уморить себя голодом, чтобы "встретиться с Иисусом"

В Москве подростку дали срок по делу о молотках у квартир сотрудников РКН
Он рассказывал, что его пытали

Российские войска атаковали Сумы и Харьков. Есть пострадавшие
В прифронтовом регионе погиб сотрудник ДТЭК

Европейские СМИ и авиакомпании подверглись угрозам о минировании
Угрозы поступают всю неделю

Партию Яшина "Мирная Россия" внесли в реестр "иностранных агентов"
Министерство юстиции России внесло в список так называемых "иностранных агентов" партию оппозиционного политика Ильи Яшина "Мирная Россия". Кроме того, в обновленный список вошли медиаресурс "Разоблачено", политическая партия "Рассвет", режиссер Леда Гарина, обозреватель Борис Грозовский, омский активист Николай Родькин, поэтесса Галина Рымбу и журналист Мурат Темиров. Яшин создал партию "Мирная Россия" в июне 2026 года в Берлине. По его словам, "Мирная Россия" - не эмигрантская партия,...

Не менее 350 российских срочников погибли на войне с Украиной – "Медиазона"
Власти России отрицают участие солдат срочной службы на войне в Украине

Премьер Бельгии получил время на переговоры, отставка пока не принята
Появилась надежда на достижение компромисса

Кыргызстанца заставили подписать контракт с МО РФ. Бишкек направил ноту
В Кыргызстане опасаются, что его отправят на войну

"Вёрстка": часть статистики Росстата после кибератаки недоступна
Речь идёт об Excel-документах

Российские предприятия начали закупать установки с пулемётами
Для защиты от БПЛА

Падение биржевых индексов: IT-компании потеряли миллиарды долларов
Это связано с опасениями относительно развития ИИ

Число погибших при российском ударе по Камышевахе выросло до 53
Спасательные работы продолжаются

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Political chaos in Somalia after court ruling against president's term extension
Somalia's political crisis is deepening, with the opposition accusing the president of sending troops to arrest the Supreme Court's chief justice after the tribunal declared an extension of his term "unlawful".

Morocco marks anniversary of Western Sahara occupation as UN mission ends
The anniversary comes as the decades-old territorial conflict enters a new diplomatic phase, with a U.N. peacekeeping mission winding down after 35 years. Western Sahara is Africa’s longest-running territorial conflict

Kenya: Sentencing of cult leader Mackenzie draws mixed reactions
Some called the prison term of 200 years for Paul Mackenzie fair, while others said it did not go far enough

Switzerland: Giant banner targets Big Tech outside data centre site
Greenpeace activists unfurled a giant 26-by-26-metre banner outside a data centre construction site in Beringen, northeastern Switzerland, on Friday 6 November, protesting against the growing environmental impact of major technology companies.

UN says struggling to help millions fleeing Sudan war find shelter
The United Nations on Friday said about 15.4 million people who have fled conflict in Sudan need emergency shelter and essential household items, but humanitarian organisations are facing funding shortages.

Dakar 2026: China tops medal count as South Africa, Egypt win gold
Egypt ranked fourth with four gold and five medals in total. South Africa has so far scored one gold, three silver and one bronze

Spain: Vintage cars hit the streets of Almería for annual rally
Around 40 vintage and classic cars have taken to the streets of Almería for the 36th edition of an annual rally. From a rare 1905 Vermorel to a DeLorean, the event celebrates more than a century of motoring history.

China and Gabon boost ties during Oligui Nguema's state visit to Beijing
A boost for China-Gabon relations on Friday as President Xi Jinping welcomed his Gabonese counterpart to Beijing at the start of a state visit.

UNICEF: Children at risk of disease and violence from rise in attacks on water systems
Children around the world are at greater risk from disease, malnutrition and violence due to a sharp rise in attacks on water and sanitation systems. Now UNICEF is calling on conflict parties, governments and humanitarian actors to treat those systems as life-saving civilian infrastructure.

Museum focused on Jewish Moroccan heritage opens in Fez
A museum dedicated to Moroccan Jewish culture has officially opened its doors to the public in Fez, a city which was a center of culture, learning and spirituality since the ninth century

First results show South Africa's ANC headed to all-time election low with 32%
Partial results for South Africa's local elections were released on Friday, and showed the ruling African National Congress was headed for its worst-ever election performance with 32% of the votes after 80% had been counted.

Kenyan doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for murder of 191
The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murder of 190 children and one adult. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie and 28 accomplices were convicted last month of inciting his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.

Netherlands: Protesters storm Amsterdam data centre construction site
Protesters broke into a data centre construction site intended for Microsoft in Amsterdam, on 6 November, climbing cranes and unfurling banners denouncing artificial intelligence and the company's alleged involvement in the war in Gaza.

Pix of the Day, 6th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 6th November, 2026 - Across the world

Tanzania opposition leader jailed for four years after treason acquittal
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday for inciting unrest, avoiding the heavier charge of treason that carries the death penalty

UK: Thousands gather as London switches on its Christmas lights
Thousands of people gathered on London's Regent Street on Thursday 5 November as the famous shopping destination welcomed the Christmas season with a spectacular lights switch-on and fireworks display.

Garbage piles up in Guinea's capital after dump closure
Garbage is piling up everywhere in Conakry since the closure of the Guinean capital's largest landfill, following a deadly trash landslide in August. The illegal dumping poses a threat to health.

Guinea-Bissau cancels controversial US-Funded hepatitis B vaccine trial
After weeks of back and forth, Guinea Bissau has cancelled a proposed vaccine trial on newborn babies over mounting criticism that it was unethical and exploitative.

Trump denounces 'crooked' US midterms after Republican debacle
US President Donald Trump on Thursday denounced "crooked" elections after the Democrats' victory in this week's midterms.

Japan: Commuters flock to see two goats grazing at Tokyo station
Two white goats have become unlikely celebrities in central Tokyo after being recruited to clear overgrown vegetation near Yotsuya railway station. Their eco-friendly gardening duties are attracting crowds of delighted onlookers.

Arab parties back Eisenkot as Israel faces coalition deadlock
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government, after the opposition's Gadi Eisenkot secured a commanding number of recommendations to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Russia, Ukraine escalate mutual strikes in Black Sea ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
Russia’s defense ministry on Thursday claimed its forces struck a cargo ship carrying military supplies in the Black Sea just south of Odesa. This follows months of continuous attacks by Ukraine on vessels entering and leaving Russian ports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu awaits verdict in treason trial
After 19 months in detention, Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu will know his fate on Friday in a treason trial that has drawn international criticism and carries a potential death penalty.

Transition to renewable energy key issue at COP 31 talks
UN climate negotiations beginning in Turkey next week will follow marked by a environmental disasters including heatwaves across Europe and catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A key issue at this year’s talks is the implementation of pledges to phase out fossil fuels.

Kenyan cult leader faces death sentence over child murders
Last month, he was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult between January 2021 and September 2023, alongside 28 co-accused. His lawyer said he would appeal.

Paraguay: Thousands protest banking scandal as president faces impeachment
Thousands of Paraguayans have taken to the streets over a banking scandal that has left nearly half the population without access to their savings. Protesters are demanding President Santiago Peña face impeachment despite his offer to resign.

Atiku’s candidacy in doubt after Nigerian court ruling
A Nigerian court Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), just two months before the country's elections.

Refugee team competes at Senegal’s first Youth Olympics
Refugee athletes from camps in Kenya and Uganda are competing at the Youth Olympics in Senegal, marking the first time a refugee team has taken part in the event.

West Bank: Palestinians harvest olives under Israeli military restrictions
Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank have been allowed limited access to their olive groves under Israeli military restrictions. Many found damaged trees, while soldiers fired tear gas near the harvest.

Egypt army says hundreds of illegal gold miners arrested
At least 72 gold miners were killed, last October, by airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border. A rights organisation accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out the attack

Spain: Zelensky urges Latin America to help repair Ukraine's power grid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.

'Fighting won't stop': Ethiopia clashes drive thousands into Kenya
Deadly clashes between armed forces in southern Ethiopia have driven tens of thousands into neighbouring Kenya with no idea when they can safely return home

Moonshot 2026: Experts call for urgent reforms to unlock intra-African trade {Business Africa}
Experts at Moonshot 2026 in Lagos call for harmonised regulations and seamless digital payments to boost intra-African trade and as Silicon Valley pulls back, home-grown startups are stepping up to shape the continent's digital future.

Guinea expels Burkinabé gold miners, draws Ougadougou's fury
More than 8,000 Burkinabé gold miners were forcibly expelled from Guinea-Conakry after authorities there imposed a ban on artisanal and illegal gold mining in several areas of the country's northeast

Greece: Students march in Athens demanding more education funding
Thousands of pupils, students and teachers marched through central Athens on Thursday in a nationwide push for better-funded schools, joining a protest wave that has spread from France across southern Europe.

Nigerian court nullifies Atiku Abubakar's presidential candidacy
A Nigerian court on Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress, with just two months to go before the country's elections.

Commonwealth leaders welcome UK dialogue on harms of transatlantic slave trade
Commonwealth leaders welcome Britain's agreement to engage in "time-bound inclusive and good-faith dialogue" over the "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, during the closing press briefing of Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM).

Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement from Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday announced his retirement from international football, ending a more than two-decade career with Portugal's national team.

Experts gather in Namibia for nuclear test verification exercise
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits all nuclear weapons test explosions. Although it is yet to enter into force, a global norm against nuclear testing is emerging

Extension of Mohamud's presidential term unlawful, Somalia's Supreme Court rules
Somalia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the extension of the president's term by one year, which sparked violent clashes with the opposition, was “unlawful".

A theatre festival in Morocco's capital celebrates six women directors
Six women theatre directors showcased their art and vision in the Jassad international festival in Rabat from October 27 to 30.

Pix of the Day, 5th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 5th November, 2026 - Across the world

France: Up to 55,000 march in Lyon amid clashes and tear gas
Tens of thousands marched through Lyon area during a nationwide strike over wages and purchasing power. Police charged demonstrators and used tear gas as clashes erupted along the protest route.

James Barnor, who captured Ghana’s independence, wins top photography honour at 97
James Barnor, who photographed Ghana’s independence and Black life in 1960s London, will receive a top honour at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards.

Egypt-US sign $625 framework agreement aimed at advancing mutual prosperity
Egypt and the United States signed a framework agreement on Wednesday aimed at advancing mutual prosperity. The US contributions could reach up to $625 million over five years.

Verdict expected in Tanzanian opposition leader's treason case
Tundu Lissu faces a treason charge carrying a possible death sentence as the High Court in Dar es Salaam is set to deliver its verdict on November 6

Political consultations ongoing in Israel to form new government
Consultations between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and political parties to form a new government in Israel are set to conclude on Thursday, more than a week after divisive general elections.

France: Mass protests and school blockades mark fourth national strike
Hundreds of thousands joined a fourth nationwide day of protests across France. Police used tear gas outside a Paris school, while major demonstrations disrupted Marseille and Nantes.

El-Sayed victory draws mixed response in Egypt over criticism of Cairo
Abdul El-Sayed made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to the United States Senate. The Michigan Democrat is of Egyptian descent but Egypt state media has largely ignored his win after his criticism of the Egyptian government.

JD Vance distances himself from Trump and Iran war after US midterms debacle
United States Vice-President JD Vance distanced himself from Donald Trump's defence of the Iran war after the Republican party's debacle in the midterm elections.