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Watch: How did Burnham's speech go down in the conference hall?
The PM received a standing ovation as he spoke about his late dad while setting out reforms to social care.

Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and misleading accounts
The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.

Daniel Sandford on what's next in the RAF Fairford investigation
BBC correspondent Daniel Sandford explains where the investigation goes from here.

Body of newborn baby found on shoreline in Wales as police search for mother
The body of the newborn was found near Siliwen Road near the Menai Strait on Sunday.

No 'deliberate' contact to stop car in A66 crash
No stinger was used by police before the fatal A66 crash, an initial investigation reveals.

Watch: US journalist Evan Gershkovich describes being detained by Russian agents
He was arrested in Russia in 2023 and later sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges.

Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit
The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".

Prince William and Catherine's surprise visit to Kevin Sinfield's charity run
The rugby league star is on the third day of his endurance challenge to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease charities.

Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage
Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court.

Nowak killer given leave to appeal against sentence
The Court of Appeal will decide in November whether to reduce or lengthen the 21-year minimum term.

Israeli settlers attack West Bank village and block Palestinian family's return home
Two homes belonging to the al-Tubasi family were set on fire and Israeli security forces were also targeted by settlers.

Five takeaways from Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech
Big policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference.

Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system
The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.

Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble
I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.

Rayner announces crackdown on 'cowboy' leasehold property agents
The housing secretary used her Labour conference speech to announce protections for leaseholders facing 'injustice'.

Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city
Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.

I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why
Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?

Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?
Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.

Blue Lights: The police drama hitting home in Northern Ireland
As the award winning series returns, it highlights tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland.

How an alleged rape sent an Indian university into turmoil and emptied hostels
Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU).

Are Trump's US government funded ads illegal?
President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts which were paid for by the US government.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes' relatives tell BBC it's 'very painful' not being able to visit him
It has been alleged that Sir Ranulph has been admitted to a number of care homes under assumed names.

Snooker champion Graeme Dott jailed for seven years for child sex abuse
The 49-year-old was found guilty of two charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy between 1993 and 2010.

First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections
Her appointment by the king makes her only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.

Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI
The US president continues to push back on calls to establish guardrails around artificial intelligence, arguing it will stifle growth.

Nigerian dances non-stop for seven days in world record bid
Crowds cheered on Ben Dancer as completed his challenge and he has now gone to hospital for a check-up

Celine Dion kicks off Paris Fashion Week with surprise performance
The singer appeared at the end of L'Oreal's annual show as the French fashion bonanza kicked off.

Spain announces ban on evictions after protests over 87-year-old woman's removal from flat
The ban is part of a number of proposals that must be approved in parliament within 30 days.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Man Utd do not deserve Man City titles - Rooney
Wayne Rooney says Man Utd do not "deserve" to be awarded Premier League titles if rivals Man City are stripped of them.

The four 'what next?' scenarios for Premier League after Man City ruling
It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.

Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and misleading accounts
The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.

The computer hacker who tried to take down Man City
BBC Sport travelled to Portugal to find out more about Rui Pinto - the computer hacker who sparked the Manchester City investigation.

Al Jazeera

Ethiopia blames regional rivals as risk of conflict spillover rises
Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing armed groups, deepening tensions amid internal unrest.

Mourners in Gaza bury remains of loved ones killed in 2023 Israeli strike
Dozens of mourners in Gaza grieve the loss of their loved ones as they bury the fragmented remains of relatives killed.

Man City guilty of all serious financial breach charges: Premier League
Manchester City say they are 'disappointed and surprised' by the verdict and will appeal.

‘New path’: UK’s Burnham promises huge expansion of public services
UK prime minister tells his first Labour Party conference 'fundamental rethink' needed to set Britain on right course.

Russian nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people
Tu-95 plane crashed during training flight in uninhabited area of Amur region, Defence Ministry says.

LIVE: Spain vs Croatia – Nations League
Build-up, teams and live text coverage as World champions Spain host Croatia on matchday two of the UEFA Nations League

‘The emperor is naked’: UEFA’s Ceferin takes aim at FIFA boss Infantino
UEFA slams Infantino over his aborted plan to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.

Yemen’s war disrupts roads and ports, deepening humanitarian crisis
Civilian displacement surges as key Yemen roads close, leaving thousands in camps amid dire humanitarian challenges.

Ireland undecided on approach for next game against Israel, coach says
Ireland played the first Nations League game despite unease among some players over Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.

US-Iran talks in New York: What’s the latest?
Both sides remain interested in a diplomatic settlement but differ on how to achieve one.

CDC reports two measles deaths in US as cases hit 35-year high
Pennsylvania reports over 900 measles cases, leading a nationwide outbreak with the highest numbers in 35 years.

Photos: French students protest, public workers strike before budget cuts
About 40 people have been arrested and 10 injured as protesting students clash with police.

Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia’s army?
The move marks the fourth military expansion this year as Russia's war in Ukraine seemingly stalls.

Indian firm building $15bn Trump-announced steel mill has deep Russia ties
Russian cash helped Essar, the firm behind the steel factory, manage major debts. Now the group's investing in the US.

Sudan takes centre stage on final day of UNGA
Sudan's foreign minister addressed the UNGA as his country faces war, mass displacement and a worsening aid shortfall.

Bail for RAF base suspects suggests no evidence of ‘terror’, say analysts
Police bail for the RAF Fairford suspects suggests no explosives were found, analysts tell Al Jazeera

Does international law still matter?
Does international law still matter?

Estonia says Russia ordered August arson attack on defence company
Tallinn accuses Moscow of responsibility for the fire at Estonian company Milrem Robotics, a supplier of unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine.

Tourists face legal action over turtle-riding video in Oman
Tourists face legal action over turtle-riding video in Oman

Are Houthis using new modified cruise missiles in Yemen’s war?
Experts say use of modified Iranian defence system could alter the balance in the fight for the Red Sea.

Formula One’s Fernando Alonso to stay with Aston Martin next season
Spain's Alonso, the oldest active F1 driver, joined Aston Martin in 2023 and has taken eight podiums with the team.

Iran downplays possible role in Houthis’ recent Yemen victories
Iran has long been accused of links with the Houthis in Yemen, but how far do these links go?

Man City’s Premier League charges: What’s the latest and what comes next?
Swingeing sanctions against City for breaching financial fair play rules would send shockwaves through English football.

Walkouts, clashes and moments that defined UNGA 2026
From mass walkouts and heated exchanges to protests, this year’s UNGA produced no shortage of memorable moments.

Turkiye arrests president, six members of football refereeing body in probe
Arrests were made over interference with refereeing procedures, among other accusations, Turkish justice minister says.

Global Times

China's robot store boom brings robots closer to consumers as industry accelerates commercialization: experts
Robots are moving out of laboratories and exhibition halls and into shopping malls and commercial streets across China. As ...

China defends UN 'enemy state clauses' amid Japan's re-militarization push
The "enemy state clauses" in the UN Charter shall not be altered or deleted given Japan's re-militarization, a Chinese envoy ...

China Coast Guard patrols waters east of Taiwan island; move signals warning to separatist forces, expert says
The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted patrols in waters east of Taiwan island on Tuesday, with footage obtained by the ...

90 years on, new archives and artifacts from the Long March help younger generations better understand history
Two exhibitions commemorating the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March opened at the Museum of the Communist ...

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

Strongest El Nino on record expected to peak around November: NCC
China's National Climate Center (NCC) has forecast that the ongoing El Nino event is likely to become the strongest on record, with the sea surface temperature index in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific expected to peak at 3.2 C to 3.5 C around November, according to a ...

China's CXMT to invest 18b yuan in DRAM R&D and testing capacity
90 years on, new archives and artifacts from the Long March help younger generations better understand history

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. Renovation of historical site of Zunyi Meeting basically completed Tourists visit the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting in Zunyi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 25, 2026. The renovation of the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting has ... Chinese FM releases bilingual video laying out historical legal basis for Taiwan's status as part of China China's Foreign Ministry on Monday released a bilingual video titled “The Way Home,” laying out the historical and legal basis for Taiwan's status as an inalienable part of China, and ...

Renovation of historical site of Zunyi Meeting basically completed
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. Tourists visit the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting in Zunyi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 25, 2026. The renovation of the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting has ... Chinese FM releases bilingual video laying out historical legal basis for Taiwan's status as part of China China's Foreign Ministry on Monday released a bilingual video titled “The Way Home,” laying out the historical and legal basis for Taiwan's status as an inalienable part of China, and ...

Chinese FM releases bilingual video laying out historical legal basis for Taiwan's status as part of China
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. Renovation of historical site of Zunyi Meeting basically completed Tourists visit the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting in Zunyi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 25, 2026. The renovation of the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting has ... China's Foreign Ministry on Monday released a bilingual video titled “The Way Home,” laying out the historical and legal basis for Taiwan's status as an inalienable part of China, and ...

China steps up frontier science push with new program and broader research drive
China, Canada to expand agricultural exchanges, deepen cooperation in technology, soil health and seed industry

China, Canada to expand agricultural exchanges, deepen cooperation in technology, soil health and seed industry
China steps up frontier science push with new program and broader research drive

US companies actively sign up for APEC CEO Summit in Shenzhen
Preparations are fully underway for the APEC CEO Summit 2026, which will be held in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong, from November 17 to 18, and the summit has attracted widespread attention from all parties, with US companies being particularly active in signing up, a spokesperson for the China ...

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 ... Manus builds China team, pushes for domestic comeback after Meta acquisition unwound AI agent startup Manus is assembling a team to develop products for the China market, the company said Monday night via its Butterfly Effect WeChat channel. The move comes weeks ...

China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1
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 ... Manus builds China team, pushes for domestic comeback after Meta acquisition unwound AI agent startup Manus is assembling a team to develop products for the China market, the company said Monday night via its Butterfly Effect WeChat channel. The move comes weeks ...

Manus builds China team, pushes for domestic comeback after Meta acquisition unwound
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 ... AI agent startup Manus is assembling a team to develop products for the China market, the company said Monday night via its Butterfly Effect WeChat channel. The move comes weeks ...

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 ...

Architect unites hands to preserve ancient homes, local wisdom
In Yunshan Tun, a centuries-old village in Anshun, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, ­Chinese and foreign volunteers recently joined local craftsmen in carefully removing weathered tiles, clearing walls and moving heavy ­timber beams as they worked to restore an old house.

From chasing difficulty to finding stability：Gymnastics star Zhang Boheng finds a steadier path
Check-in and become an 'actor or actress': immersive hotels turn stays into dramas

Check-in and become an 'actor or actress': immersive hotels turn stays into dramas
From chasing difficulty to finding stability：Gymnastics star Zhang Boheng finds a steadier path

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Украина вернула 14 детей с занятой Россией части Херсонской области
С начала года в регион вернулись больше 200 детей

Спецпосланник Кремля Дмитриев обсудил в США войну и энергопроекты
Американский чиновник назвал переговоры "конструктивными"

В Амурской области разбился Ту-95, есть погибшие
В полёте загорелись двигатели

Председателя "Яблока" обвинили в хулиганстве из-за бюллетеня
Рыбаков написал на нём "Яблоко за мир" и сделал его недействительным

Грузия выдворила белоруса Льва Михеева в Армению
Там его задержали по запросу Минска, но вскоре отпустили

Суд в РФ заочно арестовал Дудя по делу о призывах к терроризму
Из-за интервью с лидером РДК

Более 150 правозащитников и активистов потребовали остановить экстрадицию Мансура Мовлаева из Казахстана 
А также Юлии Емельяновой

Путин запретил вывозить в страны ЕАЭС более 1 млн рублей наличными
Запрет распространяется и на Узбекистан, Таджикистан, Азербайджан

Лавров, Собянин и Поддубный отказались от мандатов Госдумы
Как и десятки губернаторов

Starship впервые совершил орбитальный полёт
Маск назвал испытание успешным

Эстония обвинила РФ в организации поджога здания Milrem Robotics
Поджог произошёл в августе

Жительнице Забайкалья дали 24 года колонии по делу о госизмене
Её обвинили во вступлении в Легион "Свобода России"

Чеченский омбудсмен обвинил спецдокладчика ООН в "защите террористов"
В докладе говорилось о преследовании критиков Кадырова за рубежом

Россия продолжает удары по Киеву: есть разрушения и пострадавшие
Накануне в столице Украины погибли 2 человека

Зеленский: КНДР готовится перебросить в Россию около 10 тысяч солдат
Северная Корея готовится отправить в Россию около 10 тысяч военнослужащих. Об этом сообщил президент Украины Владимир Зеленский в своем обращении вечером 28 сентября со ссылкой на доклад Главного управления разведки Минобороны. По его словам, идет процесс отбора военнослужащих для подготовки и дальнейшей их переброски в Россию. При этом уже сейчас, как заявил он, в России находится свыше восьми тысяч северокорейских военнослужащих. Зеленский отметил, что Россия "за всё платит", в том числе...

В Нидерландах задержан участник хакерской группировки ShinyHunters
Несколько дней назад ShinyHunters взломали базу данных ФБР

Путин запретил публиковать данные о работе НПЗ и производстве топлива
На фоне участившихся ударов Украины по российским НПЗ

Российский дрон снова упал рядом с КПП на границе с Польшей
Это уже третий инцидент с российскими дронами в непосредственной близости к Польше

Студентов Петербургской консерватории заставляют петь Z-песни
Отказаться от участия они не могут

Путин передал торговую сеть Metro во временное управление
Временным управляющим стала компания, принадлежащая гендиректору "Metro Россия"

Africanews

Multiple reports claim Netanyahu was warned ahead of Hamas' 2023 attack
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has denied receiving advance knowledge of the 7 October 2023 offensive, claiming that security chiefs did not warn him.

Congolese politician beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness
A Congolese politician has been beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness during a radio interview. Marie-Celestin Karondwa from the ruling UDPS party was attacked on Sunday by residents of Butembo, in DR Congo's North Kivu province.

Nearly two years after the fall of Assad, Syrian children return to school amid ruins
Nearly two years after Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, thousands of children are still struggling for an education.

Ghana's free speech debate: Where should the law draw the line?
Ghana is confronting a renewed debate over where legitimate law enforcement ends and the protection of free expression begins.

Nigerian oil tycoon Dangote says Africa will be mostly fuel self-sufficient by 2030
Oil tycoon Aliko Dangote says he believes the continent will will largely supply its own refined fuel needs by 2030.

Pope wraps up four-day visit to France with call for European peace and unity
Speaking at an interfaith meeting in Metz, he urged religious leaders to foster a path to friendship, peace, and brotherhood.

South Africa: Competition between criminal networks fuelling mass shootings, analysts say
Organised crime, gang violence and conflicts over the control of criminal networks are fuelling mass shootings in South Africa, according to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

Morocco detains Tangier mayor over alleged electoral fraud
The mayor of Tangier, Mounir Limouri, was placed in police custody on Monday over alleged electoral fraud in the recent parliamentary elections.

FIFA accuses UEFA of harassing Infantino ahead of presidential election
FIFA lawyers claimed UEFA is harassing Gianni Infantino, in a court filing urging a Florida judge to deny the European soccer body’s request for evidence discovery about a World Cup private investor plan that has rocked the sport.

Cameroon: Families demand justice as femicide rate continues to rise
Anger is growing in Cameroon over rising gender-based violence that has seen at least 56 women killed since the start of the year. In response to the outcry, a bill to make femicide a separate crime from murder will be considered during parliament's November session.

Exiled Guinea-Bissau President Embalo signals return amid political tension
Guinea-Bissau's exiled former president Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who was ousted in a November coup, told AFP on Monday he will return and run for president in an election due on December 6.

UN experts say US deportations to third countries cause 'cascade' of rights abuses
More than 20 United Nations experts on Monday warned against US deportations to third countries, saying the policy is "triggering a cascade of human rights violations".

Three Egyptian nationals jailed for 10 years over Italian researcher's abduction
Three Egyptian security officials were sentenced to 10 years in jail in Rome on Monday for the 2016 abduction of an Italian researcher. The ruling marked a significant milestone in a case that has tested relations between Italy and Egypt.

Nearly 300 migrant workers awarded compensation in Milan Consulate labour case
Nearly 300 workers identified so far will receive on average 50,000 euros ($57,000), with some receiving up to 90,000 euros ($102,000) in unpaid wages and damages for emotional distress, said Luca Stanzione,

Nigeria: Igbos In Abuja mark New Yam Festival in grand style.
For the Igbos, the festival is more than a celebration of the first harvest of the year. It is a cultural homecoming, a moment when people reconnect with their roots, honour their heritage and give thanks for the blessings of the farming season.

Sudan foreign minister slams US over visa block on army chief
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim criticized the United States Monday for failing to issue a visa to Army Chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan to attend the U.N. General Assembly, while calling for an end to foreign support fueling the country’s civil war.

Pope Leo ends France trip in Metz, spotlighting Schuman and EU unity
Pope Leo XIV ended his four-day visit to France in Metz on Monday by urging Europe to build on its Christian heritage and culture of dialogue rather than succumb to what he called the “desire for domination” behind many of today’s wars.

UN marks 25 Years of Durban Declaration as Guterres calls for stronger global action
The UN General Assembly marked 25 years of the Durban Declaration on racism and racial discrimination with a high-level meeting in New York.

DRC: Vally Amisi’s Family Demands Answers [Africanews Today]
In the DRC, Vally Amisi’s family is demanding answers. In Ethiopia, fears of renewed conflict are growing among the population, while Niger takes back control of its uranium sector.

Three migrants die in Channel crossing as boats become more overcrowded and risky
Emergency crews gathered at the port of Calais after three migrants died trying to cross the English Channel to Britain. Two women in their thirties and a 10-year-old boy, believed to be Eritrean, died in what appears to have been a crush aboard an overcrowded dinghy.

Traoré marks four years in power, following Sankara’s legacy
Captain Ibrahim Traoré has now led Burkina Faso for four years, the same length of time Thomas Sankara was in power.

Ethiopia fighting intensifies as Government forces retake Alamata
Fighting is intensifying in northern Ethiopia, with pro-government forces saying they have retaken the strategic town of Alamata in southern Tigray.

Kenya’s Quakers are using song and dance to keep younger generations in church
Kenyan Quakerism has always set itself apart with its use of music but lately, it has had to adapt to attract younger worshippers, with faster songs and modern instruments.

Sudan rejects Ethiopia’s claims of backing Tigray forces
Sudan’s military is rejecting accusations from Ethiopia that Khartoum is backing armed groups fighting government forces in the north, calling the claims “baseless.”

London’s Southwark Bridge turns into woolly parade at annual Sheep Drive charity event
Sheep took over Southwark Bridge in London on Sunday, 27 September, as the city hosted its annual Woolmen’s Sheep Drive.

Vally Amisi family demands answers over extradition of main suspect
The case of Vally Amisi continues to stir strong emotions in Kinshasa, as his family calls for greater transparency over the extradition of the main suspect in his death.

Niger seeks new investment as it tightens control over uranium sector
The uranium sector is therefore becoming a key test of Niger’s new approach to mining — balancing greater national control over strategic resources with the need for foreign capital and expertise to develop them.

Ukraine: Kharkiv apartment block hit by Russian strike, 25 injured
A Russian strike hit a nine-storey apartment block in Kharkiv early on Monday, injuring 25 people, including nine children. Emergency workers evacuated 32 residents from the damaged building, according to regional authorities.

Ebola cases in DR Congo cross 8,000 as EU, US pledge further financial support
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000, while 3,901 people have died in the current outbreak, according to government data released on Monday.

Leopards return to South Africa’s West Coast after 170 years
Conservationists say a small group of seven leopards, including two cubs, is now moving through a landscape that has changed significantly since the big cats were last seen here.

Fighting rages in northern Ethiopia, raising humanitarian concerns
Fighting in the north of Ethiopia continued to rage over the weekend, as rebels of the Tigray People's Liberation Front moved beyond Tigray. Human Rights Watch warned against a possible humanitarian crisis in an already troubled region.

São Tomé voters demand jobs and action as young people leave
As voters cast ballots in Sunday’s general election, many say they want political leaders to focus on everyday needs, from employment to better living conditions.

Bangkok streets turn to canals as days of heavy rain bring citywide flooding
Days of heavy rain have flooded Bangkok, disrupting transport and businesses, with shelters opened and officials warning water could take days to recede.

Ukraine says Russian drones kill 14, hit Kyiv and Odesa infrastructure
Ukraine reports 14 dead and 57 injured after a massive Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Odesa on 27 September, damaging schools, hospitals and key infrastructure.

Pope joins pilgrims in Lourdes candlelit rosary as 150,000 attend mass
Thousands of pilgrims filled Lourdes on Sunday evening for a candlelit procession with Pope Leo XIV, as he brought his four-day visit to France to a close.

South Africa township residents demand action after deadly shootings
The violence comes amid a wider rise in deadly mass shootings across South Africa, with residents in affected communities increasingly demanding protection as authorities confront persistent gang activity and illegal firearms.

Watch: mass Madrid protests over Maricarmen eviction and housing crisis
Protesters in Madrid have spent a second night camping in Puerta del Sol, turning the capital’s main square into a makeshift housing protest camp after the eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal, widely known as “Maricarmen”.

Nigerian foundation urges early screening in battle against childhood cancer
The Okapi Cancer Foundation made the appeal during a childhood cancer awareness walk in Abuja, aimed at promoting awareness, mobilizing public participation, and raising resources for children battling cancer and their families

South Africa: 11th woman found dead as killings raise alarm
The discovery of another woman's body in a municipality east of Johannesburg has brought the number of women found dead in the area over the past 10 weeks to 11, deepening concerns over a string of killings in a country already struggling with severe levels of violence against women.

Seven killed, dozens hurt in Saudi airstrike on Yemen market
Seven people were killed and 40 injured in a Saudi airstrike on a market in Yemen’s Taiz province, as Houthi forces advance and Saudi-led air raids intensify.

Power cuts, rubble: millions come home to find Sudan's capital unlivable
They came home to a war-ruined city determined to rebuild their lives, but a chronic lack of power, water, jobs and medicine has left many residents of Sudan's capital wishing they had stayed away

Ethiopians celebrate Meskel and call for peace amid renewed fighting
This year's celebration came as renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal troops and fighters loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front, or TPLF, raised fears of another major conflict in the country's north

Morocco: Mothers of detained GenZ protestors demand their release
The movement whose founders remain anonymous, rallied support around the failings of the public health and education systems before a government crackdown diffused it

S.African women runners arm themselves after string of killings
Before lacing up her running shoes, Nancy Masha checked the knife and pepper spray she carried to protect herself on her daily jog, a ritual born of fear after the murder of a fellow runner sent shock waves across South Africa

At least 27 people killed in two mass shootings in South Africa
Gunmen killed at least 27 people in two mass shootings in South Africa’s two largest cities, police said Sunday, in the latest violence to strike the crime-weary country

Ebola: Sharp jump in cases in North Kivu while outbreak slows in Ituri
Cases fell 26% this month in Ituri province, which has until now been the epicenter of the outbreak. But North Kivu, which neighbors Ituri, saw a worrying 73% increase over that same period

Pope Leo XIV draws 800,000 faithful to Paris before emotional Lourdes pilgrimage
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a huge outdoor Mass in Paris, then travelled to Lourdes to pray at the grotto, greet pilgrims and continue his French pilgrimage.

Guinea opposition figure and former PM Toure dies in Paris
Sidya Toure, former prime minister and a leading opposition figure in Guinea where dissenting voices and political parties have been stifled, has died at age 81, sources close to his family said

New rally in Madrid to denounce handling of the Ceuta migration crisis
The protesters were demanding the resignation of the PM Pedro Sanchez due to his handling of the Ceuta migration crisis, and were also demanding new elections

Tenth woman found dead in South Africa's string of mystery killings
South African police on Saturday found another body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months