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Independent review announced into murder of student Henry Nowak
"We must get to truth of what happened before, during and after that awful night," the home secretary says while announcing the review.

Israel and the US are both going to the polls - the consequences will be global
The next fortnight sees two elections on different continents. The outcomes will shape geopolitics and the global economy, writes James Landale

Drivers who killed mum and girl while racing jailed
Justyna Hulboj and her daughter Lena died when they were hit by a car in Leeds in January 2023.

Storm Boelo leaves 22,000 without power as Met Office issues new wind warning
The Met Office has issued a fresh wind warning from 18:00 on Monday across the west coast of England, Wales and Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland.

How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel helped turn Brazil election around
Millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that helped to transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation.

Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing
The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.

What is walking down the newly pedestrianised Oxford Street like?
The first phase of the overhaul is expected to be finished by spring 2027.

Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget
Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.

No 10 appears to backtrack on PM's freedom of movement referendum suggestion
The PM says he wants to start a conversation about potential options for the UK's future relationship with the EU.

Oscar-winning producer says BBC gave her £400,000 payout after she raised antisemitism concerns
The BBC says it did not uphold any of the allegations of antisemitism but accepted there were "shortcomings" in how it treated Lucie Kon.

Macklemore begins Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.

Will the public change its mind about Meghan?
This complicated - and developing - story could prove to be a turning point for Meghan.

Surprising things we have learnt from Anthropic's blockbuster share listing
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.

Faisal Islam: Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government

Five ways Trump has changed immigration in the US
This is how his signature policy has played out after returning to power promising a closed border and mass deportations.

Sydney's new $5bn airport has one big problem: Getting there is tough
The airport won’t have direct public transportation for a year. How do locals feel about getting there?

The movement of students that brought down Serbia's Vučić
In just under two years the students have succeeded in tearing up 14 years of political dominance under Aleksandar Vučić.

Stunning photos capture October's Hunter's Moon around the world
October's full Moon, nicknamed the Hunter's Moon, lit up the night sky this weekend.

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Tributes paid to man killed by falling tree in Storm Boelo
Richard Baines was the long-serving curator of Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer.

Daughter wins £127k claim for caring for mum at home
Bern Rogers says the row with her siblings since her elderly mother died was "harrowing and deeply sad".

Trump faces backlash after invoking 9/11 in verbal assault on Michigan's Senate candidate
The Democrat himself has hit back, as has Senator Bernie Sanders and a key Trump supporter from 2024.

'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year
"Whatever we're doing, we want to push it further," said an expert on why Americans are embracing the term, which is short for maximising.

Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hears
Helen Berger said she left her job working for Brand after she became "sick of him."

Keir Starmer's government discussed moving out of 10 Downing Street
The building has been described as a "gloomy, mice-infested, bomb-curtained rabbit warren".

Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov, dies aged 90
He played the eager Russian crewman in the original Star Trek series and later appeared in Babylon 5.

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Kane prematurely announced as Ballon d'Or winner - but he wasn't only one
Harry Kane's dream of winning the Ballon d'Or seemed as if it had come true on Monday when the organisers released an article claiming he had won the award.

Ballon d'Or winner? Kane's best Bundesliga goals
With the 2026 Ballon d'Or just around the corner, BBC Sport looks back at some of Harry Kane's best goals in a Bayern Munich shirt.

Howe and Nagelsmann high on Man Utd's list if Carrick sacked
BBC Sport looks at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach is sacked.

Player in Stokes and Atkinson altercation joins Bristol after Saracens sacking
Bristol Bears have signed 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa, two weeks after he was sacked by Saracens.

McDowell becomes latest major champion to exit LIV
Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell becomes the latest major champion to exit LIV Golf.

England-Republic of Ireland U15 World Cup game ends over alleged racism
The Under-15 World Cup Group C match between England and Republic of Ireland is abandoned after England allege an opposition player made a racist comment.

Al Jazeera

What will Lula’s fourth term mean for Brazil?
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins a fourth term as Bolsonaro disputes the result. Can he deliver on his promises of change?

US court rules daughter of Trump critic James Comey was illegally fired
Maurene Comey had argued that she was fired because her father, former FBI chief James Comey, was target of Trump's ire.

Palestinian children crawl under Israeli military gates to get to school
Palestinian children in Jenin have to crawl under Israeli military gates to get to and from school.

Huge explosion at a weapons depot in Syria
Huge explosion at a weapons depot in Syria

What Vucic’s defeat means for Serbia’s foreign policy
Those expecting Belgrade to tilt towards the West may need patience while the new government deals with domestic issues.

How a WhatsApp channel helped Lula win Brazil’s election
Over 10 million Lula supporters joined a WhatsApp channel to help boost his campaign.

‘Deflections’: Abdul El-Sayed responds to Trump’s anti-Muslim attacks
The Democratic candidate for the US Senate has been the subject of Islamophobic attacks from Trump.

80 injured after bus plunges down embankment near Barcelona
80 injured after bus plunges down embankment near Barcelona

Jordan arrests three suspects over deadly church attack
Jordanian authorities have arrested three relatives over a church attack in Karak that killed eight people.

Trump faces private citizens lawsuit over limiting White House media access
The plaintiffs argue they are losing access to vital information media outlets covering Trump used to provide.

Brazil’s real sinks after Lula’s re-election victory
Investors react to Lula's victory with a sharp decline in the real and concern over increased spending and fiscal challenges.

Could the midterms change US military support for Israel?
From Texas to Michigan, Senate candidates are challenging US weapons transfers to Israel.

US midterm elections 2026 in maps and charts
On November 3, Americans decide which party controls the US Congress for the second half of Donald Trump's presidency.

Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia, US to restart
Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia, US to restart

How Venezuela’s earthquake amputees adapt to life without limbs
Experts say recovery for earthquake survivors will likely be a lifelong endeavour, given the physical and mental toll.

Algeria’s president orders troop deployment to neighbouring Niger
Niger requested troops to secure shared energy interests in what would be Algeria’s first deployment abroad since 1973.

Britain sanctions Sudanese commanders over weaponised rape
Commanders from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces face travel and asset freezes.

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure a war crime: UN
UN commission notes Russian weaponisation of cold in nearly five years of attacks on heating plants and power lines.

Ballon d’Or 2026 award ceremony LIVE: Winners, reactions and latest news
Follow updates from the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony as the world's best male and female footballers are crowned.

Delegations arrive in Tehran for security talks
Delegations arrive in Tehran for security talks

Anthropic’s IPO filing shows explosive growth, risks and staggering costs
The filing sets up the company for a Wall Street debut next month, potentially eclipsing SpaceX's IPO.

‘Enough is enough’: Palestinians and Israelis share views ahead of election
On the eve of Israel’s general election, some Israelis call for change while others back Netanyahu to stay in power.

Guterres warns of ‘unimaginable’ consequences of Iran-Gulf escalation
UN Chief Antonio Guterres has warned of devastating consequences from any military escalation in the Gulf region.

Students topple Vucic’s government in Serbia
A student-led list won Serbia’s elections by a convincing majority, ousting the most powerful politician in the country.

‘Everything destroyed’: Hebron businesses count cost of Israeli assault
Israeli demolitions and road closures have devastated businesses in Hebron, leaving owners facing millions in losses.

Global Times

Key plenum to advance full, rigorous Party self-governance
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its fifth plenary session in Beijing on Monday ...

China seeks input on new rules to protect trade secrets, targeting foreign entities posing risks to national interests
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Monday began to solicit public opinions on draft special regulations to protect Chinese trade ...

Lula's reelection expected to bring continuity to China-Brazil ties, fresh momentum for Global South cooperation: expert
“Thank you, Brazilian people,” Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wrote on social media on Sunday night after securing ...

Xiong'an is turning bold ideas into reality, offering world new vision for smarter cities and better governance
China hosted the three-day inaugural Global Governance Forum opening Friday in Xiong'an New Area, North China's Hebei Province. The event ...

Why has the CPC succeeded? The fifth plenary session provides a window of observation: Global Times editorial

Why is Philippine coast guard spokesman wading into education?
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GT Voice: Rare-earth metal recycling should not be driven by geopolitics
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China's state security authority warns of data security risks from discarded industrial equipment
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned on its WeChat account on Monday that improperly disposed-of industrial equipment and specialized instruments could pose risks to commercial secrets, critical infrastructure and national security, as sensitive data may remain recoverable even after files are deleted or storage devices are formatted.

2,054 aftershocks recorded after magnitude-7.0 earthquake in Baqen as geo-analysis on 80 glacial lakes and 145 glaciers unfolds
A cyclone to hit Himalayas and bring extreme snowfall to Xizang region? China's meteorological authority debunks rumors

A cyclone to hit Himalayas and bring extreme snowfall to Xizang region? China's meteorological authority debunks rumors
2,054 aftershocks recorded after magnitude-7.0 earthquake in Baqen as geo-analysis on 80 glacial lakes and 145 glaciers unfolds

Follow-up investigation identifies surface rupture zone from magnitude-7.0 Baqen earthquake for the first time
A field team from the China Earthquake Administration and members of the local earthquake agency of Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region identified the first surface rupture zone on Sunday caused ... China urges India to implement border consensus, safeguard peace and tranquility: FM China has consistently and strictly abided by the relevant agreements and important understandings between the two countries, conducting routine patrols and management activities in the border areas to safeguard territorial ... China opposes smearing, stigmatization of Confucius Institutes: FM on US Secretary of War's 'threat to US national security' allegation China opposes the smearing and stigmatization of Confucius Institutes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Monday, responding to a question about US Secretary ...

China urges India to implement border consensus, safeguard peace and tranquility: FM
Follow-up investigation identifies surface rupture zone from magnitude-7.0 Baqen earthquake for the first time A field team from the China Earthquake Administration and members of the local earthquake agency of Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region identified the first surface rupture zone on Sunday caused ... China has consistently and strictly abided by the relevant agreements and important understandings between the two countries, conducting routine patrols and management activities in the border areas to safeguard territorial ... China opposes smearing, stigmatization of Confucius Institutes: FM on US Secretary of War's 'threat to US national security' allegation China opposes the smearing and stigmatization of Confucius Institutes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Monday, responding to a question about US Secretary ...

China opposes smearing, stigmatization of Confucius Institutes: FM on US Secretary of War's 'threat to US national security' allegation
Follow-up investigation identifies surface rupture zone from magnitude-7.0 Baqen earthquake for the first time A field team from the China Earthquake Administration and members of the local earthquake agency of Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region identified the first surface rupture zone on Sunday caused ... China urges India to implement border consensus, safeguard peace and tranquility: FM China has consistently and strictly abided by the relevant agreements and important understandings between the two countries, conducting routine patrols and management activities in the border areas to safeguard territorial ... China opposes the smearing and stigmatization of Confucius Institutes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Monday, responding to a question about US Secretary ...

Inaugural CMG World Robot Mount Tai Competition enters qualifying phase
Chinese AI models underpin nearly half of S.Korean developers' new releases as open-weight adoption grows

Chinese AI models underpin nearly half of S.Korean developers' new releases as open-weight adoption grows
Inaugural CMG World Robot Mount Tai Competition enters qualifying phase

Chinese expert blasts EU new parcel fee as protectionism in disguise; move to pass costs to consumers
The EU will from November 1 impose a handling fee of 2 euros ($2.25) on packages from outside the bloc, a move that foreign media outlets claim is aimed at curbing an influx from China. Chinese experts said on Monday that the EU is sidestepping its own high ...

Apple's iPhone Duo prices slip below official prices on some Chinese platforms; some customers cancel orders: reports
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, has fallen below its official list price through some sales channels just three days after going on sale in China, while its resale ... Volkswagen secures L3 testing permit as China-Germany auto innovation co-op grows Volkswagen Group China has obtained a Level 3 autonomous driving road-testing permit in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province, enabling it to conduct compliant real-world testing and large-scale data collection, the ... DeepSeek's V4.1-Flash-1017 model tops global weekly usage rankings as token volume surges 801% DeepSeek's large language model (LLM) V4.1-Flash-1017 recorded 33.6 trillion tokens in weekly usage from October 19 to Sunday, up 801 percent from the previous week and ranking No 1 globally, ...

Volkswagen secures L3 testing permit as China-Germany auto innovation co-op grows
Apple's iPhone Duo prices slip below official prices on some Chinese platforms; some customers cancel orders: reports Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, has fallen below its official list price through some sales channels just three days after going on sale in China, while its resale ... Volkswagen Group China has obtained a Level 3 autonomous driving road-testing permit in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province, enabling it to conduct compliant real-world testing and large-scale data collection, the ... DeepSeek's V4.1-Flash-1017 model tops global weekly usage rankings as token volume surges 801% DeepSeek's large language model (LLM) V4.1-Flash-1017 recorded 33.6 trillion tokens in weekly usage from October 19 to Sunday, up 801 percent from the previous week and ranking No 1 globally, ...

DeepSeek's V4.1-Flash-1017 model tops global weekly usage rankings as token volume surges 801%
Apple's iPhone Duo prices slip below official prices on some Chinese platforms; some customers cancel orders: reports Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, has fallen below its official list price through some sales channels just three days after going on sale in China, while its resale ... Volkswagen secures L3 testing permit as China-Germany auto innovation co-op grows Volkswagen Group China has obtained a Level 3 autonomous driving road-testing permit in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province, enabling it to conduct compliant real-world testing and large-scale data collection, the ... DeepSeek's large language model (LLM) V4.1-Flash-1017 recorded 33.6 trillion tokens in weekly usage from October 19 to Sunday, up 801 percent from the previous week and ranking No 1 globally, ...

Global tourism forum in Macao highlights Chinese solutions to industry challenges
During the 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) recently held in China's Macao Special Administrative Region, participants from nearly 30 countries across the world shared valuable insights and experiences, and ... In pics: Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London Visitors look at exhibits themed on Greenwich Mean Time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, Britain, on Oct. 25, 2026. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich was founded in 1675 ... Charity marathon held in Tunis to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month People take part in a charity marathon dedicated to the fight against cancer, in Tunis, Tunisia, Oct. 25, 2026. October is observed globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Tunis, ...

In pics: Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London
Global tourism forum in Macao highlights Chinese solutions to industry challenges During the 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) recently held in China's Macao Special Administrative Region, participants from nearly 30 countries across the world shared valuable insights and experiences, and ... Visitors look at exhibits themed on Greenwich Mean Time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, Britain, on Oct. 25, 2026. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich was founded in 1675 ... Charity marathon held in Tunis to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month People take part in a charity marathon dedicated to the fight against cancer, in Tunis, Tunisia, Oct. 25, 2026. October is observed globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Tunis, ...

Charity marathon held in Tunis to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Global tourism forum in Macao highlights Chinese solutions to industry challenges During the 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) recently held in China's Macao Special Administrative Region, participants from nearly 30 countries across the world shared valuable insights and experiences, and ... In pics: Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London Visitors look at exhibits themed on Greenwich Mean Time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, Britain, on Oct. 25, 2026. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich was founded in 1675 ... People take part in a charity marathon dedicated to the fight against cancer, in Tunis, Tunisia, Oct. 25, 2026. October is observed globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Tunis, ...

China's book market rushes to embrace Anne Carson after her Nobel win
Canadian poet, essayist, and classicist Anne Carson's winning of the Nobel Prize in literature 2026 has turned a once-niche literary favorite into one of the most talked-about names in China's reading circles, sending sales of the Chinese translations of her works soaring and reigniting debate over what makes ...

C-dramas draw South Korean fans to film locations across China
China publishes archive collection to mark 90th anniversary of Long March victory

China publishes archive collection to mark 90th anniversary of Long March victory
C-dramas draw South Korean fans to film locations across China

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Политолог Александр Кынев объявил голодовку в СИЗО
Его с гипсом на ноге поместили в условия, где он не может даже ходить в туалет

Минкульт в 2027 году поддержит кино об "СВО", разведке и детях
Это следует из списка приоритетных тем для российского кино

В Москве ограничат мобильный интернет из-за саммита
Саммит "Россия – Африка" пройдёт с 27 по 29 октября

В ДР Конго жители напали на врачей, лечащих Эболу. Погиб медбрат
Из-за слухов и предрассудков об Эболе местные жители враждебно относятся к врачам

Директора IT-фирмы Беленького осудили на 13 лет за донаты Украине
ФСБ выследила Беленького через криптобиржу Binance

Против политзаключённого Ивана Кудряшова возбудили новое дело
Кудряшов должен был выйти на свободу в 2027 году

Союз НАТО начал в Латвии новые большие учения
В них участвуют около 3 тысяч военнослужащих и тысяча единиц техники

Три суперкомпьютера "Яндекса" перенесены на новые площадки
После атак БПЛА на дата-центры

Российские войска нанесли четыре удара по Краматорской общине
Погиб один человек

Россия выбыла из тройки крупнейших экспортёров энергетического угля
За девять месяцев 2026 года российские поставки сократились почти на 20%

Умер арестованный по делу о госизмене постановщик сериала "Ликвидация"
Он прилетел в Россию, чтобы поменять загранпаспорт

Германия планирует закупить украинские крылатые ракеты "Барс"
Первые испытания намечены на начало 2027 года

Кремль: несмотря на переговоры, боевые действия не прекратятся
Об этом заявил Дмитрий Песков

Лула да Силва победил на президентских выборах в Бразилии
Его соперник Флавиу Болсонару требует аннулировать результаты

Против главреда "Пепла" возбудили дело об оправдании терроризма
Он высказывался о "Русском добровольческом корпусе" и легионе "Свобода России"

В России разработали требования к защите дата-центров от атак дронов
После ударов по пяти центрам обработки данных

В Свердловской области сошли с рельсов 20 грузовых вагонов
Семь цистерн загорелись

Удар ВСУ по Воронежу, погибли три человека, 39 пострадали
В городе много разрушений, возникли пожары

Российские войска нанесли удар по Запорожью, есть пострадавшие
Атакам подверглись также Черниговская и Хмельницкая области

Александр Вучич признал поражение своей партии на выборах
Лидирует оппозиционный ему "Студенческий список"

Africanews

Moscow hosts African leaders for Russia-Africa Summit and Energy Forum
African leaders are gathering in Moscow for a series of high-level meetings focused on strengthening ties with Russia and shaping the future of global energy cooperation.

Sudan: Soaring Prices Exacerbate the Food Crisis [ Africanews Today ]
Torn apart by war, Sudan is grappling with the consequences of the armed conflict on its economy and its people. In Omdurman, bread supplies are dwindling, and residents can no longer afford to buy it.

Russia: flames engulf buildings after Ukrainian drone attack in Voronezh region
At least two people were killed and 17 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Voronezh region. Flames engulfed buildings, while falling debris struck a commuter train.

Dakar prepares to host the 2026, Youth Olympics Africa’s first Olympic event
The countdown is on in Dakar. With just days to go, construction crews are racing against the clock to prepare Senegal’s capital for a historic global sporting event.

Displaced families in Yemen live in dire humanitarian situation
Hundreds of displaced families from Yemen's Taiz and Lahj governorates are living in camps in Aden amid difficult living conditions and a continuing need for humanitarian assistance following a major Houthi offensive that started in September.

UK: Oxford Street pedestrianisation begins in central London
Pedestrians have taken over part of London's Oxford Street as a new traffic ban comes into force.

Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks
Egypt is moving closer to the regional conflict, after parliament approved military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks.

Fear and misinformation hamper Ebola response efforts in DR Congo
In eastern Congo, fear and misinformation are complicating the Ebola outbreak. After losing her sister and father, 27-year-old Zawadi Kavira Musubao was told she had been poisoned. A pastor blamed evil spirits, while a traditional healer’s potion failed to help.

Sudan experiences massive power outages after RSF drone strikes
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched a coordinated drone attack Monday against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country's east, a government official told AFP.

Nurse killed, health worker injured in DR Congo Ebola attack
A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured after being attacked while responding to an Ebola alert in Congo, according to the World Health Organisation.

Turkish football fans elated about Mohamed Salah's transfer to Trabzonspor
Fans in Turkey are very happy with Mohamed Salah's transfer from Liverpool to Turkey’s Trabzonspor. The club has gained in popularity following its signing of Egypt's star footballer.

Chris Brown avoids jail over London nightclub bottle attack
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

Pix of the Day, 26th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 26th October, 2026 - Across the world

Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, injuring four
Russian overnight strikes injured four people in Zaporizhzhia and sparked fires in the Odesa region on Monday. Ukrainian emergency services said an industrial site was hit twice more as firefighters battled the flames.

Nigeria: 50 killed in bandit attack on Taraba village
The death toll from an attack by gunmen on a rural village in eastern Nigeria on Friday has risen to 50, survivors told AFP on Sunday, after more bodies were discovered.

Sudan’s bread crisis deepens as flour shortages and soaring prices hit families
Bread and meat are becoming unaffordable for families in Sudan. In Omdurman, soaring prices are pushing basic food beyond people’s reach. In Blue Nile state, authorities have approved two loaves of bread for 1,000 Sudanese pounds.

Nigeria evacuates Ebola patient to Switzerland, tracks 53 contacts
The only confirmed case in Nigeria of Africa's latest deadly Ebola outbreak was evacuated Monday by air from Abuja, the capital, to Switzerland, where she has citizenship. Nigeria has stepped up contact-tracing and screenings at airports.

Netanyahu faces voters in Israel's first election since 7 October
Israelis will vote Tuesday in the country’s first national election since Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, national security and the country’s future at the center of a deeply divisive campaign.

Burundi: A fashion show, made out of recycled waste
The "Kamenge Drop" in northern Bujumbura celebrates local youths' talent - and showcases innovative ways of using recycled waste to create something new and aesthetic.

Mexico: spectacular Catrina parade brings the dead to life
Skeleton faces, extravagant headdresses and dazzling costumes transformed Mexico City's streets into a colourful spectacle. The annual Catrinas Parade celebrates the country's Day of the Dead traditions.

Suspect in Paris shooting moved to police psychiatric unit
French authorities have transferred to a psychiatric unit a man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs that killed one person and wounded five, prosecutors said Sunday. The 39-year-old man, identified as Kevin T., is reportedly suffering from schizophrenia.

US: Nicki Minaj endorses Trump at Michigan Republican rally
Nicki Minaj joined Donald Trump at a Republican rally in Michigan, declaring her support for the president. The event also saw Trump renew his attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

Brazil's Lula clinches re-election, Bolsonaro calls to annul vote
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday to clinch re-election to a fourth non-consecutive term. The leftist icon won just under 52 percent of the vote, according to official results. His rival, Flavio Bolsonaro got 48.2 percent.

Brazil: Thousands flood streets to celebrate Lula's election victory
Tears, hugs and dancing filled the streets of Brazil after Lula narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro. Thousands celebrated in Rio and São Paulo as the president secured another four years in office.

'National emergency': 24 dead in Kenya bus crash near site of previous fatal accident
A bus collided with a truck on Kenya's main highway on Sunday, killing at least 24 people, police said. The crash came three weeks after 17 people died in another accident along the same highway linking the capital, Nairobi, with the coastal city of Mombasa.

Ebola: Uganda introduces 21-day quarantine for people entering from DRC
Travellers entering Uganda after visiting DR Congo will face a 21-day quarantine, the country's health minister announced on Sunday. The new screening measures come after Nigeria reported its first case of the virus in a woman returning from Uganda. Kampala insists the country remains Ebola-free.

Serbia: crowds celebrate in Belgrade after Vučić admits defeat
Crowds celebrated in Belgrade after President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat for his ruling party in Serbia's snap parliamentary election, following nearly two years of student-led demonstrations.

Brazil: long queues and river journeys mark decisive presidential vote
Brazilians headed to the polls on Sunday to choose between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. From canoe journeys in the Amazon to long queues in Rio and a Lula doll in Brasília, voters turned out for the presidential runoff.

Thousands of sheep take over Madrid's streets for Transhumance Festival
Over 1,400 sheep and goats took over Madrid's streets on Sunday, delighting spectators at the 33rd annual Transhumance Festival, which followed a different route this year to avoid a housing protest.

Gabon restores social media access after an eight-month ban
The media regulator pulled the plug on social networks in February blaming content posted online for stoking conflict and division in society.

Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport partially resumes flights after Houthi attacks
The announcement comes after a two-week suspension of operations following strikes from Yemen's Houthis on the Saudi capital.

Iranian president blames United States for failure of interim peace deal
Masoud Pezeshkian emphasised, however, that a new attempt should be made to reach an agreement to end the war with the US and Israel.

Over 1,000 arrested in France after a day of mostly peaceful protests
There were clashes after night fall as police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in a number of cities.

Red Cross trains staff as Kenya records its second death from Ebola
It says the fight to contain the virus does not end when a patient dies, saying the handling and burial of the body is just as important.

Niger imposes overnight fuel sales curfew amid nationwide shortage
Petrol stations are not allowed to sell fuel between nine at night and six in the morning to enable suppliers to restock them.

Nigeria's Tinubu defends policies as he launches re-election bid
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, President Bola Tinubu held his first campaign rally on Saturday as he hopes to win a second term in office in the January polls.

Haiti's ex-president Martelly registers as candidate for upcoming election
Haiti’s former president Michel Martelly is running for office again. He presented his candidacy on Friday for the December 13 elections - the country’s first in 10 years. Earlier this month, Haiti’s electoral council overturned a ban on candidates sanctioned by foreign countries.

HIV prevention jab offers hope in Uganda but doses are hard to find
An injectable HIV drug could save huge numbers of people from getting infected in Uganda.
But shortages of lenacapavir mean that those who need it the most often can't get treated with a dose.

Two 'unauthorised' oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Two 'unauthorised' supertankers hit naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy. On Thursday, a ship transiting the strait was hit by an unknown projectile, the UK reported.

New Tumaini Ebola vaccine trial launches in Bunia as DRC struggles
A clinical trial for a new Ebola vaccine is getting underway in DR Congo’s Ituri province. The TUMAini trial will evaluate candidate vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.

Brazil candidates make final campaign push ahead of presidential runoff
Almost 159 million Brazilians are eligible to vote Sunday in a closely contested presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

CAR: Former hostages greeted by President Touadéra on return to Bangui
In Central African Republic, three hostages released this week after 10 months in captivity arrived in Bangui aboard a special UN flight. A local government official and two members of the National Election Authority, they were kidnapped in Bambouti in December, on the day of the general election.

Police dispel crowds with tear gas after 16-storey building collapses in Nairobi
Police used tear gas to dispel looters and crowds of onlookers after a high-rise building in Kenya’s capital Nairobi collapsed while under construction.

Hungary: 70 years after Soviet crackdown, leaders honour uprising victims
Seventy years after Hungary's 1956 uprising against Soviet rule, Prime Minister Péter Magyar paid tribute to its victims as Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the importance of freedom and democracy.

Johannesburg men run in purple briefs to raise prostate cancer awareness
A sea of purple briefs takes over Johannesburg. Men hit the streets on Friday for the Hollard Daredevil Run, raising awareness about prostate cancer, now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in South Africa.

Portugal’s last circus elephant begins a new life at wildlife sanctuary
A new beginning for Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, as she settles into life at a wildlife sanctuary in Alentejo, southern Portugal.

Benin earns four nominations at 2026 Africa Tourism Awards
Benin has been nominated in four categories at the 2026 Africa Tourism Awards, putting the West African nation in the spotlight for its cultural heritage and tourism appeal.

Deforestation threatens fish stocks and livelihoods in Central African Republic
Experts say deforestation is causing lower water levels on the river, making it muddier and reducing its oxygen content, which makes it more difficult for fish to breed.

South Africa's bilateral trade with China surges after zero-tariff deal
Commerce between the two countries reached almost $15 billion from May through to August, representing a nearly 24 per cent year-on-year increase.

South Africa: Dwindling support for ANC amid service delivery chaos
Outside the wealthy neighbourhoods, anger at lack of services like water or electricity has led many to say they won’t be voting.