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How the US midterm results could unfold - as millions of Americans head to the polls
The BBC's North America correspondent considers three different scenarios, and what they would mean for the country.

Spanish footballer dies after collision with goalkeeper during match
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died after the 30-year-old suffered a serious injury during a Spanish second-division match.

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.

Watch: Why is 'Mogging' the word of the year?
The slang word has become popular among members of Generations Z and Alpha - both online and in everyday conversation.

Reform UK councillor charged with rape and sexual assault
The Crown Prosecution Service has charged George Madgwick with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape.

MI5 will not face contempt of court charges despite admitting its evidence was a lie
MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum welcomed the court's decision and says its judgment "underlines MI5's serious failures in this case".

Jury in Russell Brand rape trial begins considering verdicts
The media personality has been on trial for three weeks, after pleading not guilty to all charges.

Third teen arrested after Halloween party stabbings
Five teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, were found with stab wounds at the party on Saturday night.

Mahmood refuses to put cost on care worker settlement climbdown
The home secretary says the full cost of dropping plans to extend the wait for settlement will be laid out in future.

A simple guide to the midterms
US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

When will we know the results?
Once polls close, it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks

A Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other US Senate races to watch
All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.

The elections that could define Trump's closing chapter
The midterms will shape Congress for the last years of his presidency, writes Sarah Smith, but they are also a test of what politics may look like without him.

Which stars have made the leap into US politics? Try our quiz
It's been a dramatic campaign - but how much have you picked up along the way? Take our quiz.

James Blunt on Traitors: I tried - and failed - to get banished
The pop star on new music, The Traitors, and what really went down at James Acaster's banishment.

'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why
Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.

Scientists detect signals from the zeptoverse - the smallest scale of nature ever explored
Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.

I was told I was too young to have cancer, it had spread by the time I was diagnosed
Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease.

What are the planned changes to immigration rules?
The home secretary sets out plans to change requirements for permanent settlement in the UK.

The people saving hundreds of pounds by dumpster diving
The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.

If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?
Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges.

Jet may have broken apart before Florida crash, officials say, as family named among victims
Adam Robinson, Helen Sharp, and their two children - Emma, four, and Charlie, two - died after the plane nosedived.

UK meat industry hit by cyber-attack which targeted European supermarket freezers
Supermarkets in countries including Ireland, Sweden and Belgium reported fridges being hiked in temperature on Monday.

Alton Towers closes World of David Walliams
The closure comes following a "regular review of rides and attractions", Alton Towers says.

Girl who rescued injured boy from bonfire acted 'on instinct'
Tianna Patterson, 17, witness the boy being attacked before he fell unconscious into the bonfire in Strabane.

Drivers may get compensation offers before car finance saga ends
The regulator says it supports lenders offering early compensation offers, as long as they are fair.

US strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm elections
US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.

Indian tourist killed after two helicopters collide near Everest base camp
The two aircraft crashed just metres from the ground after trying to land at the same spot.

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Tenerife striker De Miguel dies after on-field collision
Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel dies aged 30 after an on-field collision during a Spanish second-division match.

Saliba's back for Arsenal - how does Arteta solve his defensive dilemma?
William Saliba returning to first-team training before Arsenal's game with Slavia Prague in the Champions League is a huge boost for the club but now presents Mikel Arteta with a selection headache.

West Ham approach Parker after sacking boss Nuno
West Ham United sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and are said to be in talks with Scott Parker as his replacement.

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.

RFL backs Wilkin's £30m funding plea to Burnham
The new head of English rugby league backs a call for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve a £30m community funding plan for the sport.

McTominay returns as Penrice earns first Scotland call
Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney and Che Adams return to the Scotland squad, while there is a first call for James Penrice for the remaining Nations League matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland.

Al Jazeera

Israel’s opposition leaders back Eisenkot to oust Netanyahu
Opposition promises to form a government quickly but remains split over whether to ally with Arab-led parties.

Global food security is under threat
Attacks on grain shipments from Russia and Ukraine may drive up food prices, hitting import-dependent countries hardest.

US midterm voting begins in high-stakes test of Trump’s presidency
Voting is under way across the US in midterm elections that could strip Trump’s Republicans of control of Congress.

From Italy to Canada, how the UK’s Palestine Action group went global
The banned UK group, which targets Israel's war machine, has inspired activists in Europe and beyond.

Very cold war: Who’s attacking Europe’s supermarket freezers?
Cold stores in supermarkets across Europe have been targeted in a cyberattack with no clear culprit.

Who is goalkeeper Owono and will he be punished after De Miguel’s death?
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono is at the centre of a social media storm after the death of Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel.

Trump says US will stop giving Israel aid after year-end
Military aid to Israel and campaign contributions from Israel's backers to US candidates has animated political debate.

Iran commander sets out five conditions for regional security
Mediator Qatar says US and Iran are studying proposals to resume negotiations and that it was 'hopeful' of an agreement.

Saudi Pro League postpones matches after Asian Cup rescheduling
League delays matches after revised Asian Cup dates create 'additional flexibility in the domestic football calendar'.

New bodycam video shows aftermath of fatal National Guard shooting
Newly-released bodycam footage shows Tennessee National Guard members pointing their guns at 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson.

Qatar remains hopeful the US and Iran can reach a deal
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says regional neighbours and international partners are working to

How Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will shape his state’s 2026 midterm race
The outgoing governor and former presidential candidate has transformed Florida into a conservative policy vanguard.

Cyberattack disrupts supermarkets across Europe
Cyberattack disrupts supermarkets across Europe

Two police officers protecting polio workers in Pakistan shot dead
The attackers, travelling on a motorcycle, opened fire on a police car in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Al Jazeera journalist recounts arrest during Israeli raid on his home
Released Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent Montaser Nassar describes how Israeli forces raided his home and arrested him.

Grain under fire: Russian, Ukrainian Black Sea attacks threaten food supply
Renewed strikes on Black Sea shipping imperil grain exports, drive up food prices and deepen global food insecurity.

How India pulled 500 million people out of poverty as inequality deepens
India's extreme poverty declined from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Bank.

Polls open in closely contested US midterm elections 2026
Democrats are eyeing historic gains in the US Congress that could change the trajectory of the country.

Alaska Senate candidates trade accusations ahead of election
Alaska Senate candidates trade accusations ahead of election

Who decides the US midterms?
About half of all eligible voters in the US skip the midterms. AJLabs looks at who votes and who stays home.

US hits Qeshm Island, Pezeshkian signals more diplomacy: Iran war latest
With the first US attack on Qeshm Island since June, Iran and the US are on parallel tracks towards both peace and war.

US conducts series of ‘defensive strikes’ against Iran
The US has carried out a series of ‘defensive strikes’ on Iranian locations near Hormuz, with explosions heard on Qeshm.

Deadly RSF drone attacks reveal deep divisions between Sudan and Ethiopia
Sudan demands UN accountability after devastating drone attacks expose a complex regional crisis.

Senate candidates in Iowa deliver final appeals for midterm elections
Republican candidate Ashley Hinson and Democratic challenger Josh Turek make their final campaign push in Iowa.

At least 73 injured as Russia bombs Ukrainian hospital and power plants
Medical facility was struck by Russian ballistic missiles and aerial bombs overnight.

Global Times

China's top economic planner pledges to take 'extraordinary measures' to drive new breakthroughs in key fields
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the top economic planner, said on Tuesday that it will accelerate its support ...

Gabonese President begins first state visit to China since taking office
President of the Gabonese Republic Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is scheduled to begin on Tuesday his first state visit to ...

New Zealand beef imports reach 50% of China's annual safeguard quota; protecting domestic farmers while keeping trade open is legitimate: expert
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Tuesday that as of November 2, beef imports from New Zealand had reached ...

Voting begins for U.S. midterms amid concerns over rising living costs
At 6 a.m. Eastern Time (1100 GMT) on Tuesday, Election Day, polling places in several eastern U.S. states, including Maine, ...

A five-euro 'toll': Europe shouldn't be penny-wise and pound-foolish: Global Times editorial

When Nazi symbol becomes a Halloween prop in Japan
Global Times

GT Voice: What will open the door to $1t export club for S.Korea, others?
Global Times

China's resident-led renewal efforts give old neighborhoods new life
Amid the ongoing urban renewal drive in China, residents in an east China neighborhood have spearheaded a new model by raising funds for rebuilding their dilapidated residential block. Unlike the government-led model that typically offers residents new apartments and cash compensation, this project saw its ...

China-Russia military ties advance with significant progress in high-level exchanges and joint military exercises: China's CMC vice chairman
Police reprimand two women kimonos, samurai sword pose at Hunan Martyrs' Park

Police reprimand two women kimonos, samurai sword pose at Hunan Martyrs' Park
China-Russia military ties advance with significant progress in high-level exchanges and joint military exercises: China's CMC vice chairman

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 ... Deliveryman chases his poetic dream Wang Jibing and his wife arrange goods at their family-run small store in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 8, 2026. Born in 1969 in east China's Jiangsu Province, ... Drone light show marking 77th founding anniversary of PLA Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China A drone light show is staged as the opening event of a series of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, ...

Deliveryman chases his poetic dream
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 ... Wang Jibing and his wife arrange goods at their family-run small store in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 8, 2026. Born in 1969 in east China's Jiangsu Province, ... Drone light show marking 77th founding anniversary of PLA Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China A drone light show is staged as the opening event of a series of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, ...

Drone light show marking 77th founding anniversary of PLA Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China
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 ... Deliveryman chases his poetic dream Wang Jibing and his wife arrange goods at their family-run small store in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 8, 2026. Born in 1969 in east China's Jiangsu Province, ... A drone light show is staged as the opening event of a series of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, ...

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

New Zealand firms seek to deepen China market engagement via import expo
From established exhibitors who were present for many consecutive years to innovative businesses making their debut with independent booths this year, New Zealand companies are participating in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in increasingly diverse ways. The CIIE is the world's first national-level exhibition ...

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 ... China's logistics sees improved performance as industrial upgrades support growth China's logistics demand maintained steady growth in the first three quarters of the year, supported by industrial upgrading and resilient high-end manufacturing, official data showed Sunday. The ...

China's marriage registration innovations boost the 'sweet economy'
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 ... China's logistics sees improved performance as industrial upgrades support growth China's logistics demand maintained steady growth in the first three quarters of the year, supported by industrial upgrading and resilient high-end manufacturing, official data showed Sunday. The ...

China's logistics sees improved performance as industrial upgrades support growth
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 ... China's logistics demand maintained steady growth in the first three quarters of the year, supported by industrial upgrading and resilient high-end manufacturing, official data showed Sunday. The ...

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.

La Liga chief admits Mbappé incident poses sponsorship problem, confirming ongoing dialogue
China wins first gold at 2026 Youth Olympics in coastal rowing

China wins first gold at 2026 Youth Olympics in coastal rowing
La Liga chief admits Mbappé incident poses sponsorship problem, confirming ongoing dialogue

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Collins назвал словом года "моггинг", ставшее популярным в соцсетях
Годом ранее таким словом стал "вайб-кодинг"

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
Как утверждается, в целях самообороны

Уиткофф назвал даты переговоров Украины, России и США в Абу-Даби
Это 10-11 ноября

В Украине атакованы ТЭС и подстанции. В Харькове – удар по больнице
Сотни тысяч людей остались без света

В Ярославле после удара дронов горит НПЗ, есть пострадавшие
Ярославский НПЗ - один из крупнейших в России

Число жертв российского удара по Камышевахе растет
По уточненным данным, погиб 31 человек, около 50 считаются пропавшими без вести

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

От кибератаки на холодильники пострадали магазины 7 стран Европы
Стоимость испорченных продуктов может превышать миллион евро

Умер Йозеф Машин, со стрельбой пробившийся в 1953 через ГДР на Запад
История братьев по-прежнему вызывает споры в чешском обществе

В Камышевахе Запорожской области – 26 погибших после российского удара
Об этом сообщил Владимир Зеленский

Пенсионерку приговорили к 14 годам за съёмку военного объекта в Анапе
По версии суда, она была связана с разведкой Молдовы

В плену в РФ умер украинский военный, обвинявшийся по трём статьям
Украинский военнопленный Руслан Романов, обвиняемый в России по трем террористическим статьям, связанным с терроризмом, умер в заключении, пишет "Медиазона". Согласно данным Южного окружного военного суда, уголовное дело против военнослужащего было прекращено в связи с его смертью. Имя погибшего в материалах дела не приводится, однако журналисты установили, что его звали Руслан Романович Романов и он был украинским военнослужащим. Отметка о смерти обвиняемого появилась 15 октября....

Путин обязал дата-центры отводить 10% мощностей под нужды государства
"В качестве ответа на недружественные действия иностранных государств"

Africanews

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

South African court sets limits on anti-migrant marches
Under the revised terms, the group may march between 9am and 3pm, with participants barred from carrying weapons or covering their faces. The group was also prohibited from destroying property or setting fire to buildings

Drone strikes in Ethiopia kill at least 25: witnesses
Multiple drone strikes have hit northern regions of Ethiopia since Thursday, killing at least 25 civilians, including children, witnesses and a medical source said on Friday

Ghana holds talks with Russia to build first nuclear power plant
Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama for bilateral talks the next day after Russia-Africa summit in Moscow

Guinean cinema: A new generation strives to bring the industry back to life
Once a thriving industry, Guinean cinema is struggling to regain its former glory. With cinemas closed, production resources scarce and funding difficult to secure, a new generation is working to revive the country’s film i

President Ruto seeks compensation for Kenyans recruited into Russian military
An investigation by Journalists for Justice, published earlier this month, identified at least 76 Kenyans killed while fighting for Russia, alongside 841 Kenyan nationals recruited between October 2022 and June 2026.

Tanzania still haunted by deadly election violence one year on
One year after Tanzania’s disputed election, the scars of deadly violence remain. Critics still live in fear of abductions and arrests, while opposition supporters continue to face intimidation.

Lagos Fashion Week returns for 15th edition with a commitment to sustainability
Lagos fashion week is back - returning this week for its 15th edition. This year's event is focused on circularity and sustainability - and ensuring African creators reap the benefits of their work.

Egyptian Red Crescent sends flour and winter supplies to Gaza
Egypt has sent an aid convoy of 62 trucks carrying more than 780 tonnes of relief supplies to Gaza, ahead of the winter season.