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Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".

G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The coordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.

Watch: Why has UK diesel price hit an all time high?
Diesel has now hit an average of £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC motoring group says, with petrol prices also rising.

Men charged over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community
The pair were arrested in the Northern Quarter area of the city on the eve of Yom Kippur.

Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France
About 735 schools have faced disruption as violent protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.

US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say
As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tories pledge to build 50,000 new prison places
The party says its proposals would stop prisoners being released early and cut crime.

King's Caribbean tour will not shy away from 'darkest days of our past'
In recent years, the King has expressed his "personal sorrow" at the UK's role in slavery.

Intensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayor
Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine's capital is in a "very dramatic situation" as Russia hits critical infrastructure.

Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor
The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.

Met Police urge students to move 7 October protest
The Met said it had tried to contact the University of London Coalition to postpone its protest.

I've seen nearly 500 executions - but never one like Christa Pike's
Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived.

School protests send shivers down French government's spine
A movement that started nearly two weeks ago has spread, and in France young people on the streets spells trouble, writes Hugh Schofield.

Tories aim to be election-ready ahead of party conference
The party will focus on the economy and welfare, as Kemi Badenoch tells her team to prepare for a possible early election.

What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.

How to see the Orionid meteor shower this weekend
Friday sees the start of the Orionid meteor shower as Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley’s Comet. It peaks later in October.

'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions
A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.

Three reasons Middle East oil supply is nearly back to pre-Iran war levels
Experts say US military assistance, using shuttle tankers and pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz mean exports have rebounded.

Royal Navy's new attack submarine arrives at Faslane
HMS Agamemnon is the sixth vessel in the Astute class and will undergo sea trials after arriving on the Clyde.

Man jailed for piloting small boat carrying 26 others
Jemal Abdela was sentenced after pleading guilty to endangering 26 others, including six children.

'Cult' priest guilty of rape and assault of women
The leader of Sheffield's former Nine O'Clock Service movement is facing prison for abusing 13 women.

Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering migrant site
Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, is accused of multiple offences in Dover in the spring.

Alison Hammond has heart check-up in hospital after rushing off This Morning while on air
The host says she is "fine" but getting checked after leaving midway through Friday's This Morning.

Watch: 'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot.

Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87
The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies.

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Which clubs did Man City's 'inflated' money flow to in transfer market?
BBC Sport follows the trail of transfer money flowing to other clubs during Manchester City's period of financial rule-breaking.

Man City whistleblower to lose witness protection
Portuguese computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City set to lose his witness protection despite fears for his life.

Who has 'no ceiling' as Northern Ireland shine in Nations League?
After an impressive 3-0 victory over Ukraine in the Nations League, Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill was impressed with his young side.

Bath gain revenge on Exeter to win 11-try thriller
After losing to Exeter at home in the Prem semi-final last season, Bath beat the Chiefs 40-34 in another thriller.

Sabalenka 'trying hard to be easier on myself'
Aryna Sabalenka says she is "trying so hard to be easier on myself" as she begins her China Open campaign with victory over Renata Zarazua.

Will Warrington or Wakefield be Super League's sixth winner?
Only five clubs have lifted the trophy in a Super League Grand Final - Warrington and Wakefield now have the chance to add their name to that list.

How Gordon became one of England's main men
Anthony Gordon has been England's in-form player since the World Cup knockout stage - is the Barcelona forward now undroppable?

Al Jazeera

Flydubai pilot recounts cockpit stabbing in call with Indian PM Modi
Smit Machchhar recalls midair disaster after co-pilot's attack on Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv.

Why Carney’s economic overhaul is clashing with Canada’s unions
Unions say proposed changes to Canada's labour laws could weaken workers’ right to strike.

Croatia vs England: UEFA Nations League – Kane, Modric, teams, form
Heavyweights England play away to Croatia, with captain Harry Kane going up against veteran Luka Modric.

Police bodycam shows Luigi Mangione arrest at Pennsylvania McDonald’s
Newly released bodycam footage shows police arresting and searching Luigi Mangione at a McDonald’s in Altoona in 2024.

Israel could’ve ended Gaza war, freed captives sooner: Israel ex-negotiator
Retired General Nitzan Alon says more captives could have returned alive and a deal was possible 'maybe a year earlier'.

France held 1-1 by Italy in Zidane home debut after Olise stunner
Italy's Alessandro Bastoni cancels out Michael Olise's opener for France in 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw in Saint-Denis.

Bosnia’s elections explained
Bosnia and Herzegovina votes on October 4 in an election that may determine whether it breaks its political deadlock.

Israeli general: Gaza captives could have been freed a year earlier
Israeli Gen. Nitzan Alon told a Washington Institute forum that all Gaza captives could've been freed a year earlier.

Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator after botched execution: Lawyers
The Tennessee woman's legal team says doctors are working to clear doses of the drug pentobarbital from her system.

FlyDubai pilot hailed as ‘national hero’ as he describes attack
FlyDubai pilot hailed as ‘national hero’ as he describes attack

Latin America sees China as more positive global influence than US: Poll
Annual Latinobarometro survey finds views of China’s influence improving as perceptions of US influence worsen.

Iraq grants Iranian airlines 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemption
Mahan Air is excluded from the agreement as Baghdad says Washington granted its request for a waiver.

California leads lawsuit against Trump fuel efficiency standards rollback
Lawsuit alleges NHTSA contravenes its congressional mandate to set fuel-economy standards at 'maximum feasible' .

Could conflict in Ethiopia expand across the region?
Addis Ababa accuses Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups.

Arab party leader withdraws from Israeli elections
Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew from Israel’s upcoming election.

Trump says Europe agreed to release ‘massive amount’ of diesel reserves
US President Donald Trump says Europe agreed to release a ‘massive amount’ of diesel from emergency stockpiles.

Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan
Sudanese Armed Forces reportedly retake al-Mazroub, advancing the army's goal of cutting the RSF’s supply lines.

Israeli barrier cuts off water to West Bank Palestinians before elections
Residents of Ras al-Ahmar say Israeli restrictions have cut access to water, animal feed, healthcare.

Israel’s Supreme Court overturns election panel ban on Arab parties
Court reinstates two Arab lists and Jewish Knesset member Ofer Cassif as Balad leader withdraws after pressure.

‘I want the truth’: NY governor appoints prosecutor in Cornell rape case
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says local authorities failed to properly investigate the 2024 allegations.

Jerusalem Daily: Who gets to run in Israel’s elections?
Palestinians in Israel are asking whether they will have a fair say in the upcoming Israeli elections.

How the Banco Master scandal injected chaos into Brazil’s presidential race
Figures across Brazil's political spectrum have been linked to the scandal in the midst of a key election.

Taiwan Coast Guard confronts Chinese fishing boats in Dongsha waters
Taiwan’s Coast Guard used a water cannon to drive two Chinese fishing boats away from waters near the Dongsha Islands.

US adds just 29,000 jobs as unemployment rises before midterm elections
The US economy added 29,000 jobs in September, with unemployment rising to 4.2 percent, according to Labor Department.

Three in four households go hungry in parts of Yemen amid fighting: UN
World Food Programme warns of 'devastating' impact as conflict displaces thousands and cuts off food supplies.

Global Times

Chinese travelers to Europe, South America, Australia and NZ up over 40% for Golden Week while Japan drops out of top 10: travel agencies
China's week-long National Day holiday began Thursday, extending a travel peak that started with the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from September ...

China's J-10CE fighter jet features at Azerbaijan defense expo, strengthening its appeal in local market: expert
The J-10CE fighter jet is among a range of Chinese-made aircraft being showcased at the sixth Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition ...

US reportedly to deploy NMESIS to Japan's westernmost island for first time; expert warns greater security risk should Tokyo intervene in Taiwan question
Japan and the US are set to hold a large-scale joint military exercise starting on October 19, during which the ...

Why were Ping Ping and Fu Shuang chosen for the US? Chemistry matters
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived at their new home at Zoo Atlanta. But why were this ...

The more turbulent the world becomes, the more precious a peaceful China is: Global Times editorial

'Enemy state clauses' a mirror reflecting Tokyo's dangerous scheme
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Head-of-state diplomacy enhances China-US ties
Xin Qiang

Chinese enterprises eye growing role in Myanmar's economic, social development
Chinese enterprises have expanded their footprint across Myanmar's economic and social sectors in recent years, boosting local business communities' confidence in China-Myanmar corporate cooperation spanning infrastructure, new energy, finance and beyond. Mutually beneficial and interdependent China-Myanmar cooperation has made notable progress at both governmental and ...

China's longest undersea highway tunnel completes shield tunneling
China-Indonesia book ties grow as Mandarin books find readers

China-Indonesia book ties grow as Mandarin books find more readers
China's longest undersea highway tunnel completes shield tunneling

6 killed, 4 injured in expressway accident in central China
Why were Ping Ping and Fu Shuang chosen for the US? Chemistry matters Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived at their new home at Zoo Atlanta. But why were this pair chosen for the journey to the US? The China ... Six people were killed and four others injured after a road accident occurred on an expressway in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, early Thursday, according to local traffic police. 7 killed in SW China traffic accident Seven people were killed in a traffic accident involving a car and a semi-trailer truck early Tuesday in Longshan Town of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, local authorities said.

7 killed in SW China traffic accident
Why were Ping Ping and Fu Shuang chosen for the US? Chemistry matters Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived at their new home at Zoo Atlanta. But why were this pair chosen for the journey to the US? The China ... 6 killed, 4 injured in expressway accident in central China Six people were killed and four others injured after a road accident occurred on an expressway in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, early Thursday, according to local traffic police. Seven people were killed in a traffic accident involving a car and a semi-trailer truck early Tuesday in Longshan Town of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, local authorities said.

China's newly opened high-speed rail lines to boost holiday tourism
Chinese tech giant Huawei unveils Mate 90 series smartphones with flagship Tau chips adopting logic folding technology

Chinese tech giant Huawei unveils Mate 90 series smartphones with flagship Tau chips adopting logic folding technology
China's newly opened high-speed rail lines to boost holiday tourism

Cambodia inaugurates major China-funded highway to boost regional trade, tourism
Cambodia on Thursday officially inaugurated the China-funded National Road 10, a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting regional trade and tourism following than five years of construction. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet hailed the 198.5-km highway as a strategic route and a new economic ...

China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output
China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1 China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand
China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1 China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1
China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada
Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ... Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ...

Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism
World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ... Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ...

Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements
World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ... Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ...

China-Egypt civilization dialogue, book donation ceremony held in Egypt
A China-Egypt civilization roundtable dialogue and a book donation ceremony were held Wednesday at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. During the event, officials from relevant Chinese departments presented catalogues of selected books to the Egyptian Publishers Association, the Chinese Language Department at Ain Shams ...

Chinese archway unveiled in Madrid brings cultures together
China's Asian Games men's football run ends in 2-1 loss to South Korea

China's Asian Games men's football run ends in 2-1 loss to South Korea
Chinese archway unveiled in Madrid brings cultures together

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В поезде в Кабардино-Балкарии заключённый убил конвоира. Стрелявшего убили
Один сотрудник ФСИН погиб

Аргентина запустила программу "золотых паспортов"
Иностранцы смогут претендовать на гражданство за инвестиции от 350 тысяч долларов

Сотрудниц "Пятёрочки" уволили после рассказа о повышениях цен
Они сняли видео о повышении цен

Минюст России включил Жанну Немцову в реестр "иноагентов"
А также информационный ресурс "Команда Навального"

Страны G7 высвободят 100 миллионов баррелей нефти
Из стратегических запасов

Россия второй раз за день атаковала Южный мост в Киеве
Это уже пятая атака моста за последние два дня

Блогера Поднебесного приговорили к трём годам колонии
Суд признал его виновным в половом сношении с несовершеннолетней

Сотрудница противочумного института в Иркутске умерла после заражения
Около 200 поместили в карантин

Зеленский: цель России - заставить жителей Украины покинуть города
Ожидается усиление ударов по Киеву, Одессе, Харькову, Львову

Япония ввела санкции против 9 граждан РФ, а также компаний и судов
Это первый большой санкционный пакет в этом году

Журналисты назвали имена причастных к диверсии в аэропорту Лейпцига
Расследование ссылается на данные спецслужб

Раненый пилот FlyDubai рассказал о нападении и "борьбе за жизнь"
В разговоре с премьером Индии Моди

Суд в Грузии освободил под залог соратника Фургала Михаила Тимофеева
ЕСПЧ потребовал остановить его экстрадицию в РФ

В Казахстане по запросу России задержали гражданку Украины
Она приехала за внуком

В РФ возбудили дело из-за конфискации денег Малофеева в США
Их передали Украине

Главреда ASTRA в России заочно приговорили к cеми годам колонии
За публикации о войне

США направят на Балтику отряд морских пехотинцев
Для поддержки миссии "Балтийский страж"

В Киеве после ударов РФ частично перекрыто движение по мостам
Южный мост за сутки был атакован 4 раза

Под Самарой после атаки дронов горит ЛПДС "Транснефти"
Также удар был нанесён по промышленным объектам в Волгограде

Россия трижды за сутки атаковала Южный мост в Киеве
Мост соединяет берега Днепра, по нему проходит линия метро

Africanews

43 killed in political hits ahead of S.Africa polls: report
Suspected political assassinations in South Africa have claimed at least 43 lives this year to September, with local government elections still one month away, a report said Friday

At least 5,700 killed, wounded in Haiti gang crisis this year: UN
Haiti's gang violence crisis has left at least 5,700 people dead or wounded this year while more than 1,000 women and girls have been raped, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said Friday

Yemen: Deadly battles between Ansar Allah, gov't forces
Yemen's Houthis and Saudi-backed forces fought over an area located not far from a waterway that is crucial to global energy flows, killing 80 combatants over the past day, sources on both sides told AFP on Friday

Sickle cell disease remains a major public health challenge in Uganda
Nearly 20,000 newborns are affected every year with the inherited blood disorder which causes severe pain in patients.

UN issues call to action on world's vital dryland forests
The United Nations is issuing an urgent call to action on the world’s dryland forests - areas that sustain the food security and cultural identity of more than two billion people.

Ebola goes after Congo's children, killing seven daily on average, NGO says
Since 15 May, at least 2,071 children aged under 18 have contracted Ebola, with 961 of these children dying from the disease, Save the Children said.

Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro snub final TV debate ahead of Sunday's polls
Leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are frontrunners in Sunday's race. Both skipped a planned TV debate, opting to avoid direct confrontation before the first round of voting.

Union of Arab Football Associations backs FIFA chief Infantino
The Union of Arab Football Associations says it is backing embattled FIFA head Gianni Infantino in his bid for reelection next year.

Burkina Faso deaf dancers use special technique to follow rhythm
Deaf and hearing impaired people in Burkina Faso are using a special technique to dance. The Vibra-Signe technique helps them feel the rhythm and has opened up new social possibilities for the often marginalised group.

'Sad exit': Portugal fans mourn hinted end of Ronaldo era
Portugal fans are in mourning as Cristiano Ronaldo is seemingly living his last moments with the national team. The star forward walked out of the team’s training camp on Wednesday, hours after coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start Thursday’s Nations League game against Denmark.

2025 AFCON final: CAS to hear Senegal appeal on October 8
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal’s appeal over the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco on October 8 in Lausanne.

Egypt expels Ethiopian diplomat in growing rife over Blue Nile dam
The tit for tat move on Thursday came after Addis Ababa expelled an Egyptian official, further straining relations between the two countries.

Residents of Kenya's Lamu island fear damage from mega-refinery
The Kenyan island of Lamu is known for its stunning Indian Ocean setting and 12th-century Old Town. Cars are non-existent here and transport mostly happens by donkey. But the island is about to become home to one of Kenya’s largest industrial projects, raising fears of environmental damage.

Russian president warns Moscow will use ‘all weapons’ to defend Kaliningrad
Vladimir Putin has accused NATO of preparing to blockade the strategic Russian exclave which lies between two alliance members, Poland and Lithuania.

Pix of the Day, 2 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 2 October, 2026 - Across the world

Mobile labs speed up Ebola testing in eastern DR Congo
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a mobile lab has been operating for two weeks, a welcome relief to staff at the nearby Ebola treatment centre who said that getting a test result used to take 72 hours.

Tinubu's economic reforms draw mixed reactions ahead of Nigeria election
Nigeria celebrated 66 years of independence on Thursday, marked by a speech from President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, who is running for a second term in January, said the country has overcome some major challenges since he took office in 2023, but citizens are skeptical.

Guinea's exiled former PM Sidya Touré to be buried in Ivory Coast
Sidya Touré died in Paris last week. His family said the former Guinean prime minister will be buried in Ivory Coast.

Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana job again after just one month
The Portuguese coach had rejoined the Black Starts his September. His second departure comes after Ghana was beaten by Ivory Coast and by Gambia in qualifying matches for the Africa Cup of Nations last month.

Guinea-Bissau junta blocks Embaló’s planned return, citing security concerns
Earlier this week, former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló said he would come back to Guinea-Bissau. But on Thursday, the military high command said it refused his return, citing national security, public order and the need to preserve social stability.

Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties as Tigray fighting intensifies
Addis Ababa accused Eritrea of supporting the Tigray People's Liberation Front, which has launched attacks into the neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. Ethiopia said it would expel 10 Eritrean diplomats and close its embassy in Asmara.

Egypt arrests entire newsroom of 'unlicensed' independent outlet
Egypt's interior ministry said Thursday it arrested six staff members of a fact-checking platform it accused of being "unlicensed" and linked to the banned Muslim Brotherhood group.

Former Sudanese president Bashir hospitalized in Khartoum
Omar al Bashir was being treated at an army hospital in the Sudanese capital Thursday, according to his lawyer. The 82-year-old has spent most of his life, since his ouster in 2019, between hospital and prison.

Libya's pay strike rallies teachers across divided nation
Classes for some 1.6 million public-school students were due to start in early September but have been postponed indefinitely, as teachers regularly take to the streets to protest over unmet demands.

Mixed reactions after prominent Zimbabwe businessman dies in helicopter crash
Wicknell Chivayo was one of the most recognisable faces of a class of conspicuously wealthy entrepreneurs with ties to Zimbabwe's ruling party. His death sparked mixed reactions in the country.

G20: Russia criticises US and warns of trade order disintegration
Speaking during a two-day gathering of G20 trade ministers, Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov said the rules of global trade were being "dismantled" while the new ones remain "unclear".

Zimbabwe probes helicopter crash that killed tycoon Chivayo
Tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke were among six people killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday.

Algeria adopts law imposing death penalty on forest arsonists
Algerian lawmakers on Thursday voted to impose the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires killed at least 12 people during the summer.

Amnesty accuses Morocco of spying on activists and journalists
In a new report, Amnesty International said Moroccan intelligence services use a web of surveillance to silence any critical voices.

East African countries are racing to finish preparations ahead of AFCON 2027
With less than nine months to go before the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, host nations Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are scrambling to finish preparations amid rumours of a potential relocation.

Mass funeral held in Gaza City after 105 bodies recovered from rubble
Hundreds of mourners in Gaza City held a vigil on Wednesday for 105 people killed during Israel's war on the Palestinian territory. Their bodies were recovered in the past several days, after remaining buried under the rubble for nearly three years.

Oil prices rise on stalled US-Iran talks and restrained fuel markets
Brent crude rose on Wednesday to over $100 a barrel as it recorded a monthly gain of about 14 per cent, its biggest since July.

Nigeria's president hails economic reforms ahead of bid for reelection
President Bola Tinubu lauded that the country had overcome major challenges since he assumed office in 2023 while he remains unpopular among young Nigerians with his reelection bid around the corner

Burkina Faso's military leaders mark four years in power
People gathered in Ougadougou’s Place de la Révolution on Wednesday night to celebrate the military government's achievements.

Ethiopia: federal forces advance in Tigray as 52 civilians reported killed
The conflict is also spreading beyond Tigray, with fighting reported in neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. Communications remain disrupted, making independent verification of battlefield claims difficult.

Botswana under fire after authorising elephant killing for independence celebrations
The government of Botswana faced backlash from animal rights activists after it approved the hunting of 23 elephants to provide meat for independence celebrations.

Football: Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp amid reported rift with coach
His departure came hours after Jorge Jesus said the forward would not start the Nations League match against Denmark on Thursday.

Thirteen sentenced to jail in France over deadly Channel migrant boat sinking
Thirteen people were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for organising the crossing of a small boat through the English Channel in November 2021. A total of 31 migrants died when the ship sank.

Netanyahu praises passengers who helped avert disaster on Israel-bound flight
Netanyahu said he had met the Israeli passenger, whom he described as acting with extraordinary courage.

Mali: more than 2,400 schools remain closed as insecurity disrupts new school year
The government has made education a priority, but the security situation remains a major obstacle to reopening schools in affected areas.

Pix of the Day, 1 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 1 October, 2026 - Across the world

Ethiopian Airlines signs deal to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes
State-owned company Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to buy 10 Boeing cargo aircraft, with an option to acquire eight more, in an effort to increase its cargo services.

Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash
Police confirmed in a short statement on X that the helicopter was carrying six occupants but could not immediately confirm the identities of the victims.

Africa: Solid growth amid investment challenges [Business Africa]
Despite the global economic slowdown, Africa is maintaining steady growth. In the second quarter of 2026, its real GDP grew by 1.6%, compared to 0.7% for the global economy.

DRC: Death of local official highlights tensions around Ebola response
Karondwa was buried in his native Lubero, as calls grow for an investigation into his death and for greater trust between communities and health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak.

Passengers of diverted flydubai flight land in Israel
Passengers on a FlyDubai flight that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit incident, arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, describing the ordeal as “very terrifying”

'No backing down': S.African anti-migrant protesters vow to keep marching
South African anti-migrant protesters rallied in Durban vow to keep up their months-long fight to get undocumented migrants to leave the country

Tunisia president softens 'fake news' decree after criticism by rights groups
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday softened a cybercrime decree that was widely criticised by rights groups, by scrapping a five-year prison sentence for the dissemination of "fake news"

Three European lawmakers say humanitarian situation in Ceuta is 'grim'
Speaking following a fact-finding mission, they also accused the Spanish armed forces of 'torture' and 'inhumane treatment'.

Pix of the Day, 30 September, 2026 - Across the world
Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery as its military-led government seeks to strengthen economic sovereignty after breaking ties with its traditional Western partners.