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Ecstatic scenes and historic moments: What's happened so far in the midterms
Vote counting in this year's midterm elections is under way in the US and early results show gains for the Democrats.

How America voted in maps and charts
See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.

Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Republican territory with historic wins
Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.

James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988
"This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.

Miliband says slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayers
Speaking to BBC's Newscast, the foreign secretary says Britain cannot sweep its past "under the carpet".

'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon
The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.

Poundland supplier 'will lose millions' if retailer collapses
One of Poundland's suppliers will lose millions if it collapses, while other suppliers have said they would go under.

Scammers using AI-generated images of missing pets to demand reward money
Owners says threats to kill their cats unless they sent money left them angry and terrified.

No more rice grains in Kellogg's Rice Krispies due to changing weather
The new recipes mean cereal packaging will now include a 'contains wheat gluten' warning.

Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash
At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor called to give evidence in fraud trial in December
Mountbatten-Windsor has been summonsed to give evidence in a businessman's High Court fraud trial.

Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'
The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.

Code cracked for shipwreck padlock solving 400-year-old mystery
The brass lock, found in the sand near Port Talbot, forms part of a 1583 shipwreck treasure hoard.

ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline
As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.

How 'mogging' went from toxic term to mainstream
Mogging, named Collins English Dictionary's word of the year, was once the preserve of the manosphere but has become part of everyday discourse.

The Papers: King calls slavery 'monstrous' and 'Celeb loses gag bid'
The King's comments on the transatlantic slave trade and the high-profile celebrity who lost a "gag bid" in sex claim case lead Wednesday's papers.

Prince William says UK faces terrifying risk of more wildfires due to climate change
The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".

Chill to grip Bonfire Night as temperatures dip into single digits
What is the forecast for Bonfire Night 2026?

Housing targets threaten ancient woods, campaigners warn
Dozens of individual sites feature planned developments immediately next to woods, the BBC finds.

Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal
The unnamed man asked for an injunction to stop his identity being reported in connection with allegations against him.

Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats
Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.

Young NYC Marathon runner collapses and dies two miles from finish line
The city medical examiner's office said it is still investigating Rachel Apa's cause of death.

Killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhunt
Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.

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A half-time speech, a retaken penalty - and a win to save Carrick's job?
At 2-0 down Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach looked terminal - but will the win over Roma prove a turning point?

Emery takes positives, but Villa 'have work to do' to reach Barca level
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his team have "work to do" to reach Barcelona's level after a 3-0 Champions League defeat at the Nou Camp.

Fernandes critical of media 'lies' about Carrick relationship
Bruno Fernandes says "a lot of lies" have been reported about his relationship with Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick.

Man Utd beat Roma - the other great Champions League comebacks
Manchester United come from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 - but what are the other best fightbacks in Champions League history?

England's Mitchell ruled out of Nations Championship
Scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of the whole of England's Nations Championship after suffering his fourth hamstring injury of the year.

Death threats for Briton Burrage on WTA Tour return
Britain's Jodie Burrage receives death threats and abuse on social media after she is beaten in her first WTA Tour singles match proper for 16 months.

Football world mourns Tenerife striker De Miguel
Tributes were paid across Tuesday's Champions League fixtures to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following collision on the pitch.

Al Jazeera

Democrats dominate NYC races, Hochul re-elected New York governor
Brad Lander, Darializa Avila-Chevalier and Claire Valdez sweep their congressional races in key Democratic districts.

N Korea fires multiple missiles, denies US claims on Binance hack
Kim Yo Jong refuses dialogue with US after denying responsibility for theft of more than $6bn in crypto assets.

Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes Georgia’s first black governor
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has been elected Governor-elect of Georgia becoming the state's first black governor

Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat
Turek beat Republican Ashley Hinson, a US House member.

Trump and Republicans trampled in the midterms
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher says Republicans are facing a worse-than-expected midterm performance.

Iran says US reply to Hormuz plan ‘unconvincing’; Trump confirms strikes
Indirect talks continue as Trump says US military struck an Iranian anti-aircraft facility on Tuesday.

Kansas elects first Democratic senator in almost a century
Adam Hamilton beat Republican Roger Marshall in a highly competitive race.

Democratic Party flips US Senate in 2026 midterm elections
The outcome is widely seen as a rebuke to Trump's Republican Party, which won control of the chamber in 2024.

Democrat Amy Acton beats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race
Acton is the first Democrat to become governor of Ohio since 2006.

Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat, wins return to US Senate
More than $500m was spent on the contest, making it one of the most expensive Senate races in US history.

Talarico wins Senate race, ending decades of Republican dominance in Texas
Democrats celebrate Talarico's and Hinojosa's victories, redefining Texas politics after decades of Republican reign.

Nervous Republicans await results at Paxton’s Texas election party
Texas Republicans are anxiously waiting to see if the state’s attorney general can hold off his Democrat challenger.

Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina’s Senate seat
Andrews beats Republican incumbent Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, in a major upset.

Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia holding Senate seat for Democrats
Jon Ossoff has been reelected to the Senate in Georgia holding on to a key seat for the Democrats.

Democrat Roy Cooper celebrates flipping North Carolina Senate seat
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper celebrated his Senate victory in Raleigh

EU urges action as Germany, Romania and UK report supermarket cyberattacks
EU says supermarket hacks in at least 11 countries are 'not isolated', but a Romanian official suspects no state actor.

Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats
Seven flights across Europe were targeted by suspected bomb threats.

Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history as first Black woman elected US governor
Bottoms, a former adviser to former President Joe Biden, beat Republican Rick Jackson to win the Georgia governor's race

Ballot shortages reported in Dearborn, Michigan
Reports of ballot shortages at several Dearborn polling stations have raised concerns over voter access

Kazakhstan releases second tiger into the wild
Kazakhstan has released a second Siberian tiger, this time a male named Amur, into a nature reserve.

Democrat Roy Cooper flips North Carolina US Senate seat
Roy Cooper beat out Republican Michael Whatley.

Scepticism as Trump says he’s ending Israel’s $3.8 bn military aid deal
US President Donald Trump says he plans to stop the annual $3.8bn military aid package to Israel by the end of the year.

UN elects five judges to International Court of Justice amid record cases
The election, held at UN headquarters, required several rounds of voting to fill the fifth and final seat.

Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Collins
Ossoff is re-elected to a second term, winning a key seat for Democrats as the party tries to retake the Senate.

FBI arrests man for sending over 700 threatening letters to US officials
The suspect, an Oklahoma City man, is accused of mailing hoax letters with white powder and treason warnings.

Global Times

China willing to work with parties for fruitful APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting: top diplomat
China is willing to work with all parties to do a good job in the final stage of the 2026 ...

China's central bank to step up re-lending policy to support stock repurchases, shareholder buy-backs
China's central bank said on Wednesday that it has stepped up implementation of stock repurchase and shares buy-back relending policy, ...

Wingtech rejects allegations in Nexperia's $2 billion lawsuit, vows to mount legal defense if case formally proceeds
Chinese technology firm Wingtech Technology on Wednesday rejected a $2 billion compensation claim by its Dutch semiconductor subsidiary Nexperia, dismissing ...

Apple Weather App shows extreme temperatures for multiple Chinese cities, sparking widespread online discussion about 'bug'
Early Wednesday morning, Chinese netizens reported a suspected bug in Apple's native Weather app, which incorrectly forecast extreme lows of ...

The 'myth' of Western-style democracy is losing its appeal even in the West: Global Times editorial

Once Japan acquires nuclear weapons, it will surely bite the hand that feeds it
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GT Voice: Can India's manufacturing sector avoid competition with China?
Global Times

Silver-haired Chinese take up AI, video editing and drones
Zhao Minghui, 71, took notes of the tutor's guidance with a pen, listing how to use artificial intelligence (AI) applications on her smartphone. "We may be getting older, but we still want to keep up with the times," said Zhao after the class at Ningxia ...

Chinese FM urges Philippine side to rein in relevant individuals, saying bilateral relations face malicious interference at present
2026 Belt and Road Media Cooperation Forum launches Fuzhou Initiative

2026 Belt and Road Media Cooperation Forum launches Fuzhou Initiative
Chinese FM urges Philippine side to rein in relevant individuals, saying bilateral relations face malicious interference at present

Uzbek president's new book highlights shared development vision with China
A new book by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, presented in its Chinese-language edition in Beijing on October 30, highlights the shared development vision and growing cooperation between China and Uzbekistan, ... Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Central China's Henan Province recruits 3 winter experience officers The Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Luoyang, Central China's Henan Province, is recruiting three winter experience officers, each to be paid 20,000 yuan ($2,999) and asked to spend seven days ... China's State Council removes Winnie Ho from HKSAR gov't post China's State Council has decided to remove Winnie Ho from the post of housing secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The decision, made ...

Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Central China's Henan Province recruits 3 winter experience officers
Uzbek president's new book highlights shared development vision with China A new book by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, presented in its Chinese-language edition in Beijing on October 30, highlights the shared development vision and growing cooperation between China and Uzbekistan, ... The Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Luoyang, Central China's Henan Province, is recruiting three winter experience officers, each to be paid 20,000 yuan ($2,999) and asked to spend seven days ... China's State Council removes Winnie Ho from HKSAR gov't post China's State Council has decided to remove Winnie Ho from the post of housing secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The decision, made ...

China's State Council removes Winnie Ho from HKSAR gov't post
Uzbek president's new book highlights shared development vision with China A new book by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, presented in its Chinese-language edition in Beijing on October 30, highlights the shared development vision and growing cooperation between China and Uzbekistan, ... Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Central China's Henan Province recruits 3 winter experience officers The Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Luoyang, Central China's Henan Province, is recruiting three winter experience officers, each to be paid 20,000 yuan ($2,999) and asked to spend seven days ... China's State Council has decided to remove Winnie Ho from the post of housing secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government. The decision, made ...

Not buying lipsticks but tokens? A top Chinese commercial livestreamer sells 2 trillion AI units in 30 minutes on Monday
China's central bank raises forex reserve requirement ratio to 6% amid yuan's gains; move could help curb excessive market swing: expert

China's central bank raises forex reserve requirement ratio to 6% amid yuan's gains; move could help curb excessive market swing: expert
Not buying lipsticks but tokens? A top Chinese commercial livestreamer sells 2 trillion AI units in 30 minutes on Monday

Hainan FTP law implementation yields positive results: report
The implementation of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) Law has yielded positive results, with island-wide special customs operations progressing steadily, according to a law enforcement inspection report submitted to the 25th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Tuesday. ...

China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing
China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ... Smart healthcare, transformed into wearable AI devices, moves into daily life at 140th Canton Fair The first thing that stops you at the smart healthcare zone of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, may be a staffer walking ... China's marriage registration innovations boost the 'sweet economy' Since China removed the requirement that couples register their marriages in the locality of their household registration, local authorities across the country have been exploring new venues and services to ...

Smart healthcare, transformed into wearable AI devices, moves into daily life at 140th Canton Fair
China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ... The first thing that stops you at the smart healthcare zone of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, may be a staffer walking ... China's marriage registration innovations boost the 'sweet economy' Since China removed the requirement that couples register their marriages in the locality of their household registration, local authorities across the country have been exploring new venues and services to ...

China's marriage registration innovations boost the 'sweet economy'
China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ... Smart healthcare, transformed into wearable AI devices, moves into daily life at 140th Canton Fair The first thing that stops you at the smart healthcare zone of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, may be a staffer walking ... Since China removed the requirement that couples register their marriages in the locality of their household registration, local authorities across the country have been exploring new venues and services to ...

ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT
Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ... Artists stage flash mobs at scenic spots in Dunhuang, NW China's Gansu Artists from China's Xinjiang Art Theater perform at a night market in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Nov. 2, 2026. Artists from China, the United States and Belarus gathered in ... Tourists enjoy autumn scenery at Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing Tourists view the autumn scenery at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026.

Artists stage flash mobs at scenic spots in Dunhuang, NW China's Gansu
ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ... Artists from China's Xinjiang Art Theater perform at a night market in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Nov. 2, 2026. Artists from China, the United States and Belarus gathered in ... Tourists enjoy autumn scenery at Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing Tourists view the autumn scenery at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026.

Tourists enjoy autumn scenery at Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing
ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ... Artists stage flash mobs at scenic spots in Dunhuang, NW China's Gansu Artists from China's Xinjiang Art Theater perform at a night market in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Nov. 2, 2026. Artists from China, the United States and Belarus gathered in ... Tourists view the autumn scenery at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 2, 2026.

Chinese language learning opens doors to study, careers for Indonesian youth
The 2026 Indonesia HSK study in China and career expo was held in Jakarta on Sunday, bringing together 21 Chinese universities, including Peking University and Tsinghua University, and attracting about 3,000 Indonesian students, Chinese language learners and parents seeking information on study opportunities in China.

83rd Int'l Two-Wheeler Exhibition opens in Milan
AI-generated pet videos win over young Chinese viewers

AI-generated pet videos win over young Chinese viewers
83rd Int'l Two-Wheeler Exhibition opens in Milan

Svoboda.org

Умер ученый Владимир Углев - один из разработчиков "Новичка"
Об этом сообщило издание The Insider

Зеленский рассказал, почему не хочет говорить с Путиным по телефону
По его мнению, Москва использует это для избежания личной встречи

В Европе за сутки поступили угрозы взрыва на борту семи авиарейсов
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Бывшего пресс-секретаря Зеленского заподозрили в госизмене
Об этом во вторник сообщили СБУ и Офис генпрокурора Украины

"Укрэнерго": за сутки Россия атаковала энергообъекты более 20 раз
В Киеве экстренные отключения электроэнергии вызвали перебои с водоснабжением

Суд в Петербурге заочно арестовал Ивана Чувиляева из "Идите лесом"
Ранее пресс-секретаря проекта "Идите лесом" объявили в розыск

Collins назвал словом года "моггинг", ставшее популярным в соцсетях
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Белый дом: Мелания Трамп 5 ноября соберёт представителей РФ и Украины
Она расскажет о прекращении огня в Алешках

Власти Чехии не планируют выдавать визы российским хоккеисткам
Для участия в юниорском чемпионате мира

В США проходят промежуточные выборы в Конгресс
Демократы борются за установление контроля над обеими палатами

Подконтрольные РФ Крым и часть Херсонской области остались без света
"Из-за аварии на магистральных сетях за пределами Крыма"

Лукашенко: война в Украине скоро закончится, "все устали"
"Ресурсов нет в головах уже"

Американские военные нанесли удары по иранскому острову Кешм
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Уиткофф назвал даты переговоров Украины, России и США в Абу-Даби
Это 10-11 ноября

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Сотни тысяч людей остались без света

В Ярославле после удара дронов горит НПЗ, есть пострадавшие
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Число жертв российского удара по Камышевахе растет
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В Италии возобновили расследование убийства режиссёра Пьера Пазолини
Через 51 год после его гибели

Под Киевом люди пытались отбить у нацгвардейцев удерживаемых военных
В соцсетях появилась информация, что неизвестные содержат 40 человек в подвале

Новое соглашение облегчает слежку за доходами россиян в странах СНГ
Документ подписал Путин

Africanews

UN peacekeeping head meets leaders of rebel coalition in eastern DRC
The head of the UN’s MONUSCO peacekeeping mission to Congo met with the DRC’s former president Joseph Kabila on Tuesday and other leaders of his new coalition.

King Charles addresses 'monstrous injustice' of slavery as UK PM mulls apology
The transatlantic slave trade was a ‘monstrous injustice,’ Britain’s King Charles III said on Tuesday in a speech to Commonwealth leaders. But he stopped short of an apology.

Disruptions to basic services loom over South Africa's local polls
As voters in Johannesburg ready for Wednesday’s local elections, basic services are top of their concerns. South Africa’s economic capital and largest city, Johannesburg has seen nearly two weeks of disruption to its water supply, with severe outages and low pressure in parts of the city.

Tenerife footballer Jesús De Miguel dies aged 30 after match collision
The Spanish player had a cardiac arrest after he was struck in the chest when challenging the ball.

South Africa's first bread sommelier perfects centuries-old tradition
A centuries-old Cape Winelands tradition is now on the global culinary map. Mosbolletjies is a traditional brioche made with grape must.
Now a recipe for the bread created by a South African baker has won him the title of Bread Sommelier.

Egypt: 104th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb
The unearthing of his 3,000 year-old tomb and all its treasures is seen as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.

Americans vote in midterm election that could upend Trump presidency
Voters across the United States are going to the polls on Tuesday and Washington is bracing for a major upheaval. President Trump’s Republican Party currently holds both chambers of Congress. But poll watchers are predicting a Democratic wave that could see that all change.

Pix of the Day, 3rd November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 3rd November, 2026 - Across the world

Senegalese lawmakers reject key budget in major setback for IMF talks
Dakar is hoping to secure a $2.2 billion three-year IMF bailout programme aimed at stabilising its public finances.

What Europe can learn from Africa’s mobile banking success
Africa is no longer simply a continent catching up with the rest of the world. In mobile banking, product simplicity and the ability to combine tradition with technology, it is ahead of many markets considered developed, Marta Mróz-Sipiora of Asseco Poland tells Euronews.

Dakar mash-up combines Swiss and Senegalese wrestling traditions
Dakar mash-up combines Swiss and Senegalese wrestling traditions on the sidelines of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

ICC president hits back at Trump administration penalties
The president of the International Criminal Court accused the Trump administration of trying to obstruct international justice by imposing penalties on the tribunal and vowed that it would not succeed.

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels claim to have inflicted heavy losses on army
It says it killed 500 soldiers and wounded 800 others during a counteroffensive near the historic town of Aksum on Saturday.

Uganda arrests former deputy army chief over 'subversive activities'
Ugandan authorities on Monday arrested former deputy military chief Peter Elwelu over allegations of planning to destabilize parts of the country.

UNESCO warns that most crimes against journalists go unpunished
It said 189 journalists and other media workers lost their lives in 2024 to 2025, 20 per cent more than during the previous 2-year period.

NGOs urge Malian authorities for transparency on abduction of Mountaga Tall
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have urged Malian authorities for transparency on the whereabouts of prominent lawyer and politician Mountaga Tall, six months after his abduction.

Two found guilty in theft from South African president's farmhouse
The break-in at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala game farm and theft of $580,000 in 2020 nearly cost his him job.

Ethiopia suspends leading independent newspaper The Reporter
Ethiopian authorities on Monday indefinitely suspended the licence of independent print and online newspaper The Reporter, accusing the outlet of carrying "unbalanced and biased" reports.

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island on eve of midterm elections
The United States on Monday launched strikes on Iran's Queshm Island, on the eve of crucial midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Displaced Ethiopians await registration in Kenya after fleeing clashes
Thousands of displaced Ethiopians were expected to be registered in the Kenyan border city of Moyale on Monday, after they fled tensions between the leaders of Ethiopia's Oromia and Somali regions.

Cameroon steel plant explosion kills at least four, injures 16
An explosion followed by a fire at a metallurgical plant in Cameroon has left at least 4 people dead and 16 others seriously injured. The incident took place in Douala on Monday morning on the premises of Metafrique Steel in the Bassa industrial zone.

South Africa and Rwanda face exclusion from US-Africa trade deal
South Africa and Rwanda will be excluded from a major US-Africa duty free trade deal, Washington said on Monday. It blamed “practices inconsistent with the deal’s eligibility criteria," including barriers that undermine US trade and practices that pose a threat to US national security.

Niger: Algerian military personnel have arrived in Agadez [Africanews Today]
Algerian military personnel escorted trucks carrying fuel to Niger over the weekend.

King Charles to address slavery discussion with 'unflinching honesty' in Commonwealth speech
Britain’s King Charles will address his country’s role in transatlantic slavery with “unflinching honesty and sincere sorrow” in a speech to Commonwealth leaders, Buckingham Palace says.

Family of man killed in racist attack in France seeks justice
The family of Pengo Bossio Wangi, the young Black man killed in the racist attack that took place on October 23 near Paris, hopes for an "awakening" against racism in the country.

Grand Egyptian Museum marks first anniversary with dazzling light show
The walls of Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum came alive on Sunday on the opening night of a dazzling light show. Under the title ‘Eternal Sun,’ the show marks the museum’s first anniversary by bringing to life stories that have shaped Egyptian civilisation for centuries.

Egypt raises over $650 million in IPO of state-owned bank
Egypt on Monday raised more than 650 million dollars in its initial public offering of the state-owned Banque du Caire. The offering comes as the country advances reforms under an International Monetary Fund programme to boost private sector participation in Egyptian economy.

Russia agrees to ban recruitment of Ghanaian nationals for Ukraine war
Russia has agreed to stop the recruitment of Ghanaian nationals to fight the war in Ukraine, Accra said in a statement.

Pix of the Day, 2nd November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 2nd November, 2026 - Across the world

First convoy of Algerian troops and tankers reaches northern Niger
A first convoy of Algerian soldiers was seen in northern Niger this weekend, a week after Algerian lawmakers approved the deployment of troops to the neighbouring country, according to RFI.

Art, performance and heritage on the runway at Lagos Fashion Week
Throughout the five-day Lagos Fashion Week, African designers turned the runway into a vibrant mix of heritage and fresh vision - their creations reflecting the diversity of African design, with bold looks and storytelling.

Ebola fatality rate in DR Congo tops 50% as death toll reaches 5,372
The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had reached 5,372 as of Friday, with a case fatality rate of 51.6%, according to new data.

UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years
The United Nations's peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ceased operations on Sunday, after the Security Council failed to extend its mandate.

China excludes La Liga matches from broadcast schedule after Mbappé’s Mao remarks
China has followed through on its threat: state broadcaster CCTV did not air the first two La Liga matches of the weekend after Kylian Mbappé’s remarks about Mao Zedong.

Iran proposes two-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran has agreed to a "two-day plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, shortening its earlier seven-day proposal, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday, as an Iranian delegation continues talks with mediators in Qatar.

TPLF loses popular support after fresh fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray
The Tigray People's Liberation Front was once Ethiopia's ruling party, but the movement is now facing a backlash from former supporters in the region.

Israel’s first ambassador presents credentials in Somaliland
Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland has presented his credentials to President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Cirro, in Hargeisa. The ceremony also marked the laying of the cornerstone for an Israeli embassy.

Israeli right-wing activists protest possible Arab coalition
A few dozen right-wing activists gathered outside Gadi Eisenkot’s residence in Herzliya on Sunday to protest against the Israeli-Arab coalition in the new government.

Senegal’s Olympic Games face cost-of-living concerns
The 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics are bringing Africa’s first Olympic event to Senegal, but for many residents, the excitement is overshadowed by rising living costs and lost livelihoods.

Spain’s El Hierro grapples with rising migrant arrivals
Nearly 3,000 migrants have reached the island of El Hierro, in Spain’s Canary Islands, since the beginning of October. The small Atlantic island, home to around 11,000 people, is facing a sharp increase in arrivals along the Atlantic migration route.

In Lome, a soviet-era sport celebrates Togo-Russia ties
Sambo began in the USSR and takes its name from a Russian expression meaning "unarmed self-defense"

Hundreds march in Johannesburg to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride in South Africa
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Sandton on Saturday to celebrate South Africa’s Pride parade, one of Africa’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity

Africa is suffering in an era of strongmen, says Mo Ibrahim
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation's latest report, finds broad progress on economic opportunity and human development over the past decade, but also steep declines in security, human rights and public participation

Migrants find shelter in Cyprus as EU slows admissions
Most migrants arrived from Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Cameroon, Congo, Syria and Burundi, according to center officials

Youth Olympics open in Senegal marking the first Olympic event in Africa
The Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions

Cape Verde president rallies supporters as election campaign begins
Hundreds of Supporters of Cape Verde President Jose Maria Neves cheered him on at a rally in Sao Vicente, as campaigning in the country's presidential election kicked off on Saturday

Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government data on Saturday shows

2,000 Salvadoran troops deploy to Haiti to help fight gangs
The deployment followed a gang attack on four Salvadoran members of the Gang Suppression Force who went missing

Senegal prepares to open 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar
About 2,700 young athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete through Nov. 13 in the capital, Dakar, the nearby city of Diamniadio and the beach resort of Saly

Tshisekedi seeks Putin's help against Rwanda-backed rebels
President Felix Tshisekedi said he "absolutely" wanted the help of Russia, a permanent UN Security Council member "in the search for peace" with Rwanda, during talks with Putin at the end of a Russia-Africa summit