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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies
The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.

Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

Third runway at Heathrow Airport would drive growth, Healey says
It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.

Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump
The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.

Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.

Boy, 16, and 80-year-old man die in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond
Emergency services were called at about 16:45 on Friday, and pronounced both dead at the scene.

Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors
Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.

Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.

Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.

Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year
Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.

Two-week half terms: The school holiday no one can agree on
Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.

Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal
For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.

Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland
UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Man jailed for Starmer-linked arson attacks is deported
Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc was sentenced in June over arson attacks targeting the former prime minister's car and property.

Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat
Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.

Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.

Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

'Mystery drones over UK' and 'Troops heading to Poland for war games'
The Daily Telegraph leads with reports that RAF jets had two close encounters with unidentified drones earlier this year.

Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?

Obama receives honorary degree from Queen's University Belfast
Receiving his doctorate, the 44th US president praised Northern Ireland's progress and challenged the next generation to continue building a peaceful and inclusive future.

The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

Isle of Wight fossil identified as new dinosaur species
Invictibellatrix would have been up to four metres long with feathers and had 20cm claws.

At the Brooklyn shop in 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.

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Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands
What can we learn from wildfires that destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026?

England's 41-match unbeaten run ended by Canada
England's 41-match unbeaten streak ends in dramatic fashion as Shoshanah Seumanutafa's late try hands Canada a thrilling 24-21 victory in Toronto.

England women crush World Cup debutants Wales
England scored seven tries before the break, and 13 in total on their way to a comprehensive victory over Wales in their Group A opener.

Ranking the Premier League's all-time greatest super subs
Some players are destined to make their biggest impact off the bench, but who are the top 10 Premier League super subs of all time?

Dubois v Wardley 2 - heavyweight title fight predictions
Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight world title rematch between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois.

Eight-try Australia send Scotland to eighth straight defeat
Scotland suffer a chastening eight-try defeat by Australia in their WXV Global Series match in Sydney.

'I had so many medals under the bed' - Green on Chelsea success
When Paul Green left Chelsea after 13 years, he had achieved so much success that the majority of his medals were hidden away in a box under the bed.

Al Jazeera

Oregon school shooter was former special-needs student, police say
Oregon school shooter was former special-needs student, police say

Wildfire prompts thousands of evacuation orders in Orange County
Firefighters are battling fast-moving wildfires in Orange County as Santa Ana winds fan the flames.

Arrests made for pro-Nazi chants at Hajduk Split-Ajax match in Croatia
Croatian football fans arrested over slurs before and during UEFA Conference League game in Split.

Senegal-sized Antarctic glacier melting faster than thought: Why it matters
Thwaites glacier has been losing ice for decades. Now there are concerns of rapidly accelerating loss.

11-year old flying car company mocks Tesla Roadster
California-based Alef Aeronautics mocked Tesla, releasing a video of its flying car soaring over a Tesla Roadster.

Israeli raids and arrests in southern Syria push population to the brink
Survivors recount brutal prison conditions, enduring beatings, restraints and psychological abuse by Israeli soldiers.

Can Yemen’s government forces sustain their offensive against the Houthis?
Houthi missile strikes threaten key supply routes on Yemen's Red Sea coast, intensifying pressure on government forces.

Ukraine and Europe have little choice but to work with Trump
Despite growing tensions over Russia, Kyiv and European leaders remain dependent on US support.

AI fears are being weaponised
Tech giants are fighting to protect their monopolies from cheap open-source models. Fear is their weapon.

The chatbot murder guide: AI’s struggle between privacy, reporting violence
Experts say balancing the need to govern AI for public safety with user privacy is 'extraordinarily difficult'.

Russian attacks in Ukraine kill at least 8, cut power to 1 million
Russia strikes Kharkiv, Kramatorsk, Volyn and Rivne as Moscow presses its campaign against Ukraine's power grid.

Three Mexicans jailed for 158 years each for killing Australian, US surfers
A Mexican judge sentenced the three men for the 2024 murders a week after they were found guilty.

The Israeli politicians seeking to replace Netanyahu
A look at Israel's main opposition leaders, their parties and their largely shared positions on Gaza and other wars.

Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens
US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices.

Trump puts on hold new Russia sanctions he signed into law
US president's executive order comes two days before sanctions deadline and a week after diesel deal with Putin.

Albania’s PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for protests
Albanian PM Edi Rama claimed ‘foreign hands’ are driving protests that have rocked the country for months.

Southern California wildfire engulfs homes, prompts evacuation orders
The fast-spreading Norte Fire in Orange County is fuelled by intense warm winds and unseasonably high temperatures.

Cameroonians await government reshuffle after Biya’s return
After 10 weeks abroad, Biya returned to Cameroon but has yet to appoint a new government or vice president.

Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hits lowest level on record
Data show a 42 percent drop in forest clearance from a year earlier, giving Lula a boost before the election run-off.

Healthcare crisis escalating in Yemen’s besieged Taiz
Fighting between Yemen’s Houthis and the internationally recognised government is deepening the humanitarian crisis.

US coastguard rescues 16 after boat sinks off Mexico’s Baja coast
Eleven people are believed to be still missing, with rescue operations under way.

Oregon school shooter was former special needs student, police say
A teacher fought teenage shooter and a parent shot him dead, police say on Friday, a day after four people were killed.

Iran war live: IRGC says supertanker hit naval mine in Hormuz, catches fire
Iran’s IRGC says an oil supertanker is on fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine.

Trump mocks Middle Eastern names with ‘Mohammed’ joke
“If you’re in doubt about somebody’s name from the Middle East, just say ‘Mohammed,’” says US President Donald Trump.

Albanian PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for unrest as student protests intensify
Riot police clash with protesters for fourth day, as young Albanians protest corruption and poor university conditions

Global Times

Xi stresses prioritizing ecological conservation, pursuing green development
Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the need to unswervingly follow the path of prioritizing ecological conservation and pursuing green ...

Takaichi's ritual offering to war shrine further exposes distorted historical view, commitment to neo-militarism: Chinese expert
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday sent a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine under the title of ...

'Bold creativity', but 'certification remains crucial': Chinese auto industry leaders react to Tesla's 'flying car' Roadster
US tech giant Tesla held an event at a SpaceX rocket test site on Thursday US time and officially unveiled ...

Apple's iPhone Duo pre-orders sell out in seconds in China, with some deliveries delayed until next year
Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, priced starting at nearly 16,000 yuan ($2,391) in China, did little to dampen ...

'Forced labor' in Xinjiang's salmon industry, too? The New York Times has lost it: Global Times editorial

No bullying the small, no blackmail by the small: China's South China Sea rule
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Why Takaichi's remarks about nuclear-powered submarines are so dangerous
Global Times

Why has 'China Haul' become new buzzword on social media worldwide?
and foreign visitors are arriving in China with empty suitcases and returning home with bags full of Chinese goods. What is behind this trend? British YouTuber Elliot Page offered a glimpse of the appeal with a shopping vlog filmed in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Exploring ...

Kindergarten head sentenced to life imprisonment for adding toxic substances to food served to children, staff
Chinese navy hospital ship arrives in Cote d'Ivoire on medical mission

Chinese navy hospital ship arrives in Cote d'Ivoire on medical mission
Kindergarten head sentenced to life imprisonment for adding toxic substances to food served to children, staff

China to host global governance forum from Oct. 23 to 25
China will host the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) from Oct. 23 to 25 in Xiongan New Area, north China's Hebei Province, according to the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign ... US anti-war activists begin trip to see China beyond Western media narratives As the US anti-war organization CodePink embarks on a 12-day trip to China to explore the country's revolutionary history and its high-tech infrastructure and development, Medea Benjamin, the group's co-founder, ... 'T. rex of fungi': Chinese scientists discover giant new fungal family in Yunnan Province Deep in the forests of Southwest China's Yunnan Province, scientists have discovered a giant fungus that can stand half a meter tall and weigh than two kilograms. But its ...

US anti-war activists begin trip to see China beyond Western media narratives
China to host global governance forum from Oct. 23 to 25 China will host the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) from Oct. 23 to 25 in Xiongan New Area, north China's Hebei Province, according to the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign ... As the US anti-war organization CodePink embarks on a 12-day trip to China to explore the country's revolutionary history and its high-tech infrastructure and development, Medea Benjamin, the group's co-founder, ... 'T. rex of fungi': Chinese scientists discover giant new fungal family in Yunnan Province Deep in the forests of Southwest China's Yunnan Province, scientists have discovered a giant fungus that can stand half a meter tall and weigh than two kilograms. But its ...

'T. rex of fungi': Chinese scientists discover giant new fungal family in Yunnan Province
China to host global governance forum from Oct. 23 to 25 China will host the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) from Oct. 23 to 25 in Xiongan New Area, north China's Hebei Province, according to the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign ... US anti-war activists begin trip to see China beyond Western media narratives As the US anti-war organization CodePink embarks on a 12-day trip to China to explore the country's revolutionary history and its high-tech infrastructure and development, Medea Benjamin, the group's co-founder, ... Deep in the forests of Southwest China's Yunnan Province, scientists have discovered a giant fungus that can stand half a meter tall and weigh than two kilograms. But its ...

2026 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference kicks off in Tianjin
C919's average daily flights per aircraft approaching Airbus A320's level: report

C919's average daily flights per aircraft approaching Airbus A320's level: report
2026 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference kicks off in Tianjin

Four Chinese authorities urge over 30 major automakers to strengthen testing, curb misleading marketing
Four Chinese authorities held talks with than 30 major automakers on Thursday to strengthen oversight of vehicle design and testing during research and development, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said on Friday.

China's dynamic adjustments to its tech export management in step with shifting global trends
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday issued a notice seeking public comments on draft adjustments to its Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export, adding a total of ... Smart manufacturing takes center stage at Canton Fair, with global partners co-creating next-gen tech Super crowded. This would be the first impression when walking into the Service Robots zone at the 140th Canton Fair, before even looking at the latest smart products. Visitors waited ... Anhui pledges stronger support for CXMT as China accelerates chip development East China's Anhui Province has pledged stronger support for leading Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), as the province seeks to expand its integrated circuit industry, strengthen technological innovation ...

Smart manufacturing takes center stage at Canton Fair, with global partners co-creating next-gen tech
China's dynamic adjustments to its tech export management in step with shifting global trends China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday issued a notice seeking public comments on draft adjustments to its Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export, adding a total of ... Super crowded. This would be the first impression when walking into the Service Robots zone at the 140th Canton Fair, before even looking at the latest smart products. Visitors waited ... Anhui pledges stronger support for CXMT as China accelerates chip development East China's Anhui Province has pledged stronger support for leading Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), as the province seeks to expand its integrated circuit industry, strengthen technological innovation ...

Anhui pledges stronger support for CXMT as China accelerates chip development
China's dynamic adjustments to its tech export management in step with shifting global trends China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday issued a notice seeking public comments on draft adjustments to its Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export, adding a total of ... Smart manufacturing takes center stage at Canton Fair, with global partners co-creating next-gen tech Super crowded. This would be the first impression when walking into the Service Robots zone at the 140th Canton Fair, before even looking at the latest smart products. Visitors waited ... East China's Anhui Province has pledged stronger support for leading Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), as the province seeks to expand its integrated circuit industry, strengthen technological innovation ...

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 performs in Vienna, Austria 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 ...

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
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 performs in Vienna, Austria Chinese Huangmei Opera artist Han Zaifen (2nd R) performs in Vienna, Austria, Oct. 15, 2026. 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 ...

6th Fanhua Chinese Film Festival opens in Florence, showcasing contemporary Chinese cinema
The sixth edition of the FanHua Chinese Film Festival opened in Florence, Italy, on the evening of October 14 local time, attracting than 400 guests from local cultural, academic and Chinese communities.

Master player brings new vitality to traditional shadow puppetry in NE China's Liaoning
When yak milk meets coffee on China's Tibetan plateau

When yak milk meets coffee on China's Tibetan plateau
Master player brings new vitality to traditional shadow puppetry in NE China's Liaoning

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На войне с Россией в рядах ВСУ погиб бывший футболист "Зенита"
Это Роман Максимюк

В Винницкой и Житомирской областях люди без света после атак РФ
Есть погибшие в Славянске и Херсоне

Трамп не стал воплощать в жизнь санкционные меры "закона Грэма"
Закон давал ему такое право

В Москве арестовали бывшего директора библиотеки РАН
Олега Шорина обвиняют в мошенничестве в особо крупном размере

В Харькове арестовали российского военного по обвинению в убийстве шести человек
По данным The Insider, его завербовали на войну из колонии

Турецкая группа могла устроить диверсию на Starlink по заказу России
В Германии задержали двух подозреваемых

Папа римский призвал Путина прекратить огонь ради жителей Алёшек
Ватикан и Кремль договорились взаимодействовать по вопросам гуманитарной помощи

Украинцы в России получили большие сроки по делу о взрывах в Мелитополе
От 25 лет до пожизненного заключения

Минюст объявил "иноагентами" певицу Наоко и музыканта "Стоптайм"
В реестр также внесли движение "Малиновый Клин – Независимая Кубань"

Беспилотники атаковали предприятие под Сургутом, в 2500 км от Украины
Возможно, это Сургутский ЗСК

Суд в Омске заочно арестовал антивоенного блогера Великого
Его обвиняют в участии в легионе "Свобода России"

Журналисты установили имена более 280 тысяч погибших военных РФ
Среди них более 20 тысяч мобилизованных

Путин предоставил гражданство РФ иностранным сотрудникам RT
Всего в гражданство принят 21 человек

Зеленский принял участие в работе саммита ЕС
Лидеры ЕС заверили, что не будут ослаблять санкции против России

Пять иностранных компаний переданы под управление ветерана "Ахмата"
Это Марат Мирхайдаров

Гражданин РФ экстрадирован в США из Швеции по делу об обходе санкций
Александр Суворов предстал перед судом

Атака беспилотников: аэропорты Москвы были закрыты всю ночь
Под атакой были Рязань и Ярославль

Россия атаковала запад Украины. Луцк остался без электроснабжения
В Умани повреждён многоэтажный дом

Трамп вновь раскритиковал Зеленского и удары по российским НПЗ
Он также заявил, что США временно приостановили поставки союзникам боеприпасов

В Украине станут последовательнее защищать права человека
Президент Украины подписал новую национальную стратегию

Africanews

Morocco's King Mohammed VI formally appoints first woman-led government
Morocco's King Mohammed VI formally appoints the members of his country's new government, led for the first time in its history by a woman prime minister, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri.

Kenya confirms third Ebola case as health officials race to contain outbreak
Kenya has confirmed its third Ebola case, raising concerns over the spread of the deadly virus across East Africa. The Health Ministry says the latest patient is a 65-year-old woman and a close relative of the country’s first two cases. She had been in quarantine since October 6.

DR Congo bans activities of 13 political parties linked to Joseph Kabila as opposition cries repression
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has banned the activities of 13 political parties, including the PPRD of former president Joseph Kabila. Presented as a national security measure, the decision has divided the political class and reignited debate over democratic pluralism in the country.

Rights group says eastern Libyan authorities are carrying out executions
Human Rights Watch says the military has killed an estimated 31 people since late August, with at least 50 other people at risk.

Ethiopian gains in Tigray risk wider war with Eritrea, analyst warns
Ethiopia’s military advances in northern Tigray do not spell an end to the conflict but have the potential to increase the risk of war with neighboring Eritrea, an analyst with knowledge of the region has warned

Africa overtakes Europe in Catholic population as global mumbers reach 1.422 billion
Africa now has more Catholics than Europe. The Vatican’s latest statistics put Africa’s Catholic population at 288 million, slightly ahead of Europe’s 287 million.

Vatican releases first images of Pope Leo XIV since his surgery
Doctors says the 71-year-old pontiff is showing steady improvement since having part of his right lung removed on Tuesday.

South African pastor, wife arrested after 200 found in suspected illegal rehab centre
Police in South Africa have arrested a pastor and his wife after a raid on a church-run rehabilitation centre in Mpumalanga province revealed shocking living conditions.

Belgium: Pumpkimania festival takes over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle
Foxes, owls and deer made from pumpkins have taken over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle near Brussels. The Pumpkimania festival features a 772kg giant, pumpkin boat rides and Halloween activities until 1 November.

South Africa: Rescuing and relocating wild honeybees in Cape Town
A father-and-son team at the Cape Honeybee Conservancy have moved over 250 wild bee colonies from urban locations since 2018.

Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray government after TPLF ouster
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced Friday the establishment of an interim administration in the northern Tigray region, which has been controlled by rebels who have clashed with federal forces in recent weeks

Kenya on high alert as Ebola outbreak in DR Congo fuels border fears
Kenya is on high alert as it races to contain Ebola! Linked to a deadly outbreak in the DRC, the virus has reportedly claimed one life in Kenya, with two cases recorded. At the Ugandan border, screenings are intensifying, with travelers undergoing temperature checks and handwashing measures.

Chinese navy ship brings free care and medicines to Abidjan
A Chinese Medical ship with a crew of 376 arrived at the port of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Thursday and began offering free medical consultations and medicines to local residents

Russian missiles spark huge factory fires in Ukraine’s Odesa and Zaporizhzhia
Russian strikes ignited massive fires at businesses in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as President Zelensky met European leaders for talks.

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.

UK: Frieze London blurs the lines between art, gaming and reality
Visitors to Frieze London in the UK are becoming part of the artworks themselves, climbing a giant interactive spider, entering virtual worlds and taking part in installations that turn spectators into participants.

Africa Energy Week: Energy deals must deliver jobs and growth, participants say
Participants at Africa Energy Week in Cape Town are calling for greater efforts to ensure the vast resources of the African continent deliver industrial growth and provide much-needed employment as deals worth billions of dollars have already been struck at the five-day event.

Kenya hikes fuel prices amid higher import costs linked to Middle East conflict
Rising fuel prices are having a negative impact on household budgets and sectors including transport, agriculture, and construction.

Pakistan: Classrooms reduced to rubble in deadly school disaster, at leat 32 pupils killed
A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, on Thursday 15 October, killing at least 32 pupils and a teacher. Officials said the roof was structurally weak and had been overloaded by construction work. The school’s owner was arrested and an investigation launched.

Somalia announces parliamentary and presidential elections for 2027
Somalia announced on Thursday that parliamentary and presidential elections would be held next year, despite an increasingly fractured political landscape and worries over mounting instability.

Pix of the Day, 15 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 15 October, 2026 - Across the world

At least six dead after 5-storey building collapses in Cairo
Emergency crews in the Egyptian capital Cairo have recovered the bodies of six people, including three children, after the collapse of a five-storey building.

New embezzlement charge against Cameroon football chief Eto'o
In a complaint filed at the Special Criminal Court of Yaoundé, the Association of Amateur Clubs of Cameroon (ACFAC) claims Eto'o accepted public funds ostensibly to pay for expenses already covered by the organizers of friendly matches Cameroon played against Russia and Mexico in 2023

UK threatens Eritreans with total visa ban over migrant return policy
The announcement comes after Asmara abruptly withdrew returns cooperation earlier this year.

Rise in femicides in Cameroon spurs protests and demands for better laws
Nearly 70 women were killed in Cameroon this year for reasons related to their gender, according to the Ministry of Women's Affairs. The rise of these killings has sparked protests and calls for government action.