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Burnham to hold security talks with German chancellor in Berlin
Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during Burnham's first official visit to Germany.

Syrian general accused of atrocities paid and protected by US and Lebanon, BBC finds
Bassam al-Hassan, linked to reporter Austin Tice's abduction, is being sheltered in return for information.

'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK
Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips
Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.

'Every day there is killing': Gazans face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
Many Palestinians are still living in cramped tent cities, with the US plan to end the war largely stalled.

UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF
The tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.

Trump wants a new Camp David-like retreat at his Florida golf club
Trump's estate would stand in stark contrast to the rustic Camp David and mark another tradition transformed by Trump.

Watch: What we know about Christa Pike's ‘shock’ recovery in hospital
The US death row inmate's legal team said at a press conference that she is now "conscious and speaking" after her failed execution.

Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.

Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.

'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.

Hedgehog among four animals chosen to feature on new banknotes
The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.

What could happen next in Christa Pike's case?
Christa Pike is conscious after surviving a botched lethal injection, leading many to wonder if the state of Tennessee will try again to execute her.

Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.

How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear
The BBC’s Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia’s worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia.

She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over
The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.

The Papers: 'Kemi's family home pledge' and 'Badenoch invokes core Tory values'
Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch's speech at the Tory conference dominates Thursday's papers.

AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn
The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.

Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90
Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week
The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.

Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid
Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.

Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since club's guilty verdict
Pep Guardiola managed Manchester City for a decade, leaving in the summer, and has backed the club's owners since the verdict.

Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel
Asahi, Sapporo, Kirin and Suntory confirmed to the BBC that their premises had been searched by the Japanese competition authority.

New York court hears arguments in ongoing 9/11 families' lawsuit against Saudi Arabia
The families allege that men with links to the Saudi government helped those who carried out the 2001 attacks, something the country denies.

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Brad Pitt stars as a raw recruit on a dangerous mission in WWII
Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since guilty verdict
Pep Guardiola managed Manchester City for a decade, leaving in the summer, and has backed the club's owners since the verdict.

Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he intends to run in next year's Fifa presidential election - becoming the first person to confirm they want to challenge Gianni Infantino.

Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal
Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.

Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms
Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.

Eckert free to stay as Southampton boss as Spygate ban suspended
Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

How an 'absolute fluke' exposed sandpapergate scandal
How a team of South Africa camera operators discovered Australia's sandpapergate scandal as it happened.

Is it too early to look at Premier League table?
Just five games in, it might seem a bit early to pay much attention to the Premier League table - but it's probably more settled than you think. BBC Sport takes a look at the statistics behind the early season standings.

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Trump interrupted by protesters at Texas rally
At least 10 protesters were removed from a Trump rally in San Antonio as he was heckled during his speech.

South Korea pledges legal action over alleged fuel exports to Russia
Ukrainian reports of South Korean fuel exports to Russia come amid strained tensions between Seoul and Kyiv.

Global protests mark October 7 attack with calls for Gaza ceasefire
Demonstrators have taken to streets across the world to demand an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza and the West Bank.

US bars Fiji-based man over corruption tied to China
The State Department has accused the man of paying bribes to Fijian citizens to advance Chinese interests.

Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off north coast of Qatar, UKMTO says
The UK maritime agency has reported a rise in attacks on vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Why is Guantanamo prison still open?
Guantanamo Bay opened after the US invasion of Afghanistan. 25 years later, the war is over, but the prison remains open

Democrats sue US President Trump over taxpayer-funded ad campaign
Trump has faced a bipartisan backlash over ads that critics say violate prohibitions on taxpayer-funded propaganda.

Death of 87-year old sparks furious Spain housing protests
Hundreds of protesters gather outside Spain’s Parliament, demanding action over soaring rents.

Yemeni government forces claim 1,860 Houthis ‘neutralised’
Yemeni government forces said in a social media post that they carried out 2,103 'precise targeting operations'.

How kidnappings are hitting Nigeria’s Borno families hard
Across Borno, abductions are leaving families with depleted savings, missing loved ones and disrupted education.

US stocks slide as oil prices fluctuate over renewed Iran war fears
Oil prices rose on fresh concerns about Middle East supplies, before falling on the possible release of more reserves.

Russia dismisses reports of second plague case as ‘false information’
Senior WHO official urges Russia to provide more information on the suspected pneumonic plague cases.

Saudi Arabia confirms three dead in Houthi strikes on its airports
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Houthi strikes on two of its international airports have killed three people.

Yemen war live: Yemeni forces claim key heights as Houthi attacks go on
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces claim advances in western Taiz's mountain belt overlooking the coast.

EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing amid escalating pressure
Talks will focus on the €1bn daily deficit and rare earth export restrictions.

UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon says shots fired at Israeli border post
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said there were no casualties after small arms fire targeted a border post.

Christa Pike was nearly taken off life support before waking, lawyers say
Death row inmate who survived execution by lethal injection is said to be 'angry and confused' about what happened.

‘No to the father, no to the son’: Thousands march in Rio against Bolsonaro
Students and other protesters marched against Flavio Bolsonaro after he advanced to Brazil's presidential run-off.

Judge orders officials to preserve Pike execution evidence
A Nashville judge ordered Tennessee officials to preserve evidence from Christa Pike’s failed execution

Pro-Palestine university groups march in London on October 7 anniversary
Pro-Palestine students took to the streets of London on October 7, despite police calls to postpone the march.

Trump on why he thinks he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump said it would be a ‘great discredit’ to the Nobel Peace Prize committee.

South Africa host Australia who battle more than ‘Sandpapergate’ memories
WTC holders South Africa host Australia, who struggled against Bangladesh, in Tests for first time since 2018 scandal.

Harmanpreet Kaur: The captain who changed how India’s women played cricket
Kaur's magical innings instilled belief in the Indian women's cricket team before she led them to a first world title.

Gaza child’s autoimmune condition triggered amid Israel’s war
Gaza child’s autoimmune condition triggered amid Israel’s war

Inside SpaceX’s new look for AI data centres in orbit
Inside SpaceX’s new look for AI data centres in orbit

Global Times

Global institutions are bullish on Chinese stocks, eyeing AI, emerging industrial sectors
Major international investment institutions are giving higher ratings to lited Chinese companies lately, with a clear focus on artificial intelligence ...

China firmly opposes Dutch security report's groundless accusations: Embassy spokesperson
China urges the relevant Dutch authorities to view objectively and rationally China's efforts to combat cyberattacks and stop making groundless ...

First wind power project in Xizang's Ngari Prefecture completes construction, enters grid-connection commissioning phase: media report
The first wind power project in Ngari Prefecture, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, has completed installation of all wind turbines ...

GDI advances global development, South-South cooperation, says Pakistani envoy
The Global Development Initiative (GDI) has played a key role over the past five years in revitalizing the global development ...

France and Germany are lowering the banner of free trade themselves: Global Times editorial

Tsai and Pelosi: A 'reunion' out of step with the times
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GT Voice: South Korea's space endeavors draw rising attention from Asia
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Another Nanjing Massacre survivor dies, only 20 remain
One survivor of the Nanjing Massacre passed away on Wednesday, reducing the number of registered living survivors to 20, the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders said. Massacre survivor Guo Xiulan died at the age of 94, according to ...

China and Russia maintain close exchanges and cooperation on infectious diseases prevention: Chinese FM on plague case in Siberia
Documentary discloses the moments when hoods removed after ringleader and key members of major cross-border gambling and fraud criminal syndicate escorted back to China

Documentary discloses the moments when hoods removed after ringleader and key members of major cross-border gambling and fraud criminal syndicate escorted back to China
China and Russia maintain close exchanges and cooperation on infectious diseases prevention: Chinese FM on plague case in Siberia

Being sold three times in four days: More details exposed in actor Wang Xing's trafficking case in Myanmar
A documentary airing on the Chinese state broadcaster revealed further details in the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar's Myawaddy ... Through a Serbian lens, a different China unfolds in Hainan On brightly lit Qilou Old Street, vendors slice open pink wax apples, their juice sparkling under the lights. A drone captures traffic weaving across Haikou's cross-sea bridge, while elsewhere, women ... Chinese beekeeping expertise opens new opportunities for Kenyan women Grace Cheserem, chairperson of the Lelkolo women's group in Kenya's Baringo County, still remembers her first honey harvest in 2022.

Through a Serbian lens, a different China unfolds in Hainan
Being sold three times in four days: details exposed in actor Wang Xing's trafficking case in Myanmar A documentary airing on the Chinese state broadcaster revealed further details in the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar's Myawaddy ... On brightly lit Qilou Old Street, vendors slice open pink wax apples, their juice sparkling under the lights. A drone captures traffic weaving across Haikou's cross-sea bridge, while elsewhere, women ... Chinese beekeeping expertise opens new opportunities for Kenyan women Grace Cheserem, chairperson of the Lelkolo women's group in Kenya's Baringo County, still remembers her first honey harvest in 2022.

Chinese beekeeping expertise opens new opportunities for Kenyan women
Being sold three times in four days: details exposed in actor Wang Xing's trafficking case in Myanmar A documentary airing on the Chinese state broadcaster revealed further details in the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar's Myawaddy ... Through a Serbian lens, a different China unfolds in Hainan On brightly lit Qilou Old Street, vendors slice open pink wax apples, their juice sparkling under the lights. A drone captures traffic weaving across Haikou's cross-sea bridge, while elsewhere, women ... Grace Cheserem, chairperson of the Lelkolo women's group in Kenya's Baringo County, still remembers her first honey harvest in 2022.

Beibu Gulf Port opens direct bauxite import corridor from Guinea to China's Chongqing
Global institutions are bullish on Chinese stocks, eyeing AI, emerging industrial sectors

Culture-infused tourism gains traction during National Day holiday
On the morning of Oct. 1, the first day of China's National Day holiday, the Confucius cruise ship slowly pulled away from a port in Jining, east China's Shandong Province, setting off for Nanyang ancient town on the city's southern outskirts. Named after the famous ...

China deploys more smart drones, intelligent harvesters for autumn farming
China is deploying intelligent harvesters, crop-protection drones, and new-energy tractors during the coming autumn harvest and sowing season, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the Ministry of ... Russian tourism industry eyes attracting Chinese visitors During China's week-long National Day holiday this year, Chinese tourists are frequently seen on the streets of Moscow. "Russia is a unique country and a must-visit," said Wang Xinzuo, who ... Chinese team develops world's first 3D spatiotemporal lifecycle cell atlas of rice: laboratory A major breakthrough in rice research by Chinese scientists was published online in the international journal Cell on Tuesday. The study marks the first time a three-dimensional spatiotemporal cell atlas ...

Russian tourism industry eyes attracting more Chinese visitors
China deploys smart drones, intelligent harvesters for autumn farming China is deploying intelligent harvesters, crop-protection drones, and new-energy tractors during the coming autumn harvest and sowing season, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the Ministry of ... During China's week-long National Day holiday this year, Chinese tourists are frequently seen on the streets of Moscow. "Russia is a unique country and a must-visit," said Wang Xinzuo, who ... Chinese team develops world's first 3D spatiotemporal lifecycle cell atlas of rice: laboratory A major breakthrough in rice research by Chinese scientists was published online in the international journal Cell on Tuesday. The study marks the first time a three-dimensional spatiotemporal cell atlas ...

Chinese team develops world's first 3D spatiotemporal lifecycle cell atlas of rice: laboratory
China deploys smart drones, intelligent harvesters for autumn farming China is deploying intelligent harvesters, crop-protection drones, and new-energy tractors during the coming autumn harvest and sowing season, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the Ministry of ... Russian tourism industry eyes attracting Chinese visitors During China's week-long National Day holiday this year, Chinese tourists are frequently seen on the streets of Moscow. "Russia is a unique country and a must-visit," said Wang Xinzuo, who ... A major breakthrough in rice research by Chinese scientists was published online in the international journal Cell on Tuesday. The study marks the first time a three-dimensional spatiotemporal cell atlas ...

Basha Village in China's Guizhou draws tourists with charming scenery and folk customs
Visitors enjoy a folk performance at Basha Village in Congjiang County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 22, 2026. Located seven kilometers away from ... At 16, Sun shines in her WTA 1000 debut at China Open China's 16-year-old Sun Xinran stepped into the spotlight at the China Open, showing maturity beyond her years in her WTA 1000 debut. CFA Team China Int'l Football Competitions Chongqing 2026: China vs. Tajikistan Starting players of China pose for photo before the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Chongqing 2026 between China and Tajikistan in Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2026.

At 16, Sun shines in her WTA 1000 debut at China Open
Basha Village in China's Guizhou draws tourists with charming scenery and folk customs Visitors enjoy a folk performance at Basha Village in Congjiang County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 22, 2026. Located seven kilometers away from ... China's 16-year-old Sun Xinran stepped into the spotlight at the China Open, showing maturity beyond her years in her WTA 1000 debut. CFA Team China Int'l Football Competitions Chongqing 2026: China vs. Tajikistan Starting players of China pose for photo before the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Chongqing 2026 between China and Tajikistan in Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2026.

CFA Team China Int'l Football Competitions Chongqing 2026: China vs. Tajikistan
Basha Village in China's Guizhou draws tourists with charming scenery and folk customs Visitors enjoy a folk performance at Basha Village in Congjiang County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 22, 2026. Located seven kilometers away from ... At 16, Sun shines in her WTA 1000 debut at China Open China's 16-year-old Sun Xinran stepped into the spotlight at the China Open, showing maturity beyond her years in her WTA 1000 debut. Starting players of China pose for photo before the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Chongqing 2026 between China and Tajikistan in Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2026.

Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade unveils medals, torch
Medals, the torch, uniforms and equipment for the Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade were unveiled Wednesday at a 100-day countdown event at Changchun International Aviation Expo City. The torch, named "Ji Xiang," or "Auspicious Flight," is inspired by the clivia, Changchun's city flower. Its upper section ...

Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 opens with strong Chinese presence
Zheng Qinwen battles into China Open quarterfinals on eve of 24th birthday

Zheng Qinwen battles into China Open quarterfinals on eve of 24th birthday
Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 opens with strong Chinese presence

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В Испании умерла женщина, чье выселение привело к массовым протестам
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Правозащитники заявили о смене фокуса репрессий в России
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МВД РФ объявило в розыск журналиста Сергея Лейбграда
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В Таиланде рассматривают введение налога на выезд из страны
В том числе и для иностранных граждан

Болгария прекратила поиски сухогруза, затонувшего после атаки БПЛА
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Бориса Гребенщикова оштрафовали на 15 тысяч рублей за интервью "Медузе"
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7 октября исполняется 20 лет со дня убийства журналистки "Новой газеты" Анны Политковской. В 2006 году она была застрелена в подъезде своего дома на Лесной улице в Москве. Политковская освещала преступления федеральных сил во время двух войн в Чечне и открыто критиковала Рамзана Кадырова и президента Владимира Путина. С заявлением в годовщину убийства Анны Политковской выступили в Коалиции за свободу СМИ, письмо подписали представители 32-х стран. "Нижеподписавшиеся члены Коалиции за...

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Криста Пайк, которую пытались казнить, пришла в сознание
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Казахстан ведёт переговоры с Россией по возвращению своих граждан из зоны боевых действий. Об этом сообщил официальный представитель министерства иностранных дел Казахстана Жанболат Усенов. Он уточнил, что МИД реагирует на обращения казахстанцев, желающих вернуться на родину. Ранее группа молодых казахстанцев записала видеообращение с просьбой вернуть их домой. Их родственники рассказали Азаттык Азия, что они поехали на заработки в Россию, но их обманули и отправили на войну против Украины....

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Olympics: South Africa aims to host the Games in 2036
South Africa is aiming to host the first ever Olympics on the African continent. This after it was named as one of seven countries that will officially put forward their case to stage the 2036 Games in November.

Kenya: Health Minister insists no ebola outbreak in country
Kenya is not in the grips of an ebola outbreak, the country's health secretary insisted on Wednesday, in the wake of Kenya's first death from the disease.

BRICS: Ghana's parliament gives green light to formal application
Ghana's cabinet has given the green light to a decision to formally apply to join the BRICS geopolitical and economic bloc, according to the country's foreign minister.

Africa launches own credit agency in bid for cheaper borrowing
Africa will launch its own credit rating agency on Wednesday, aimed at countering what many see as unfair assessments by global institutions that make it more expensive for African nations to borrow money.

After Kenya, Uganda opens Dangote refinery IPO to domestic investors
Uganda's Capital Markets Authority on Tuesday approved the participation of its domestic investors in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery's initial public offering.

Madagascar residents gear up for impact of El Niño
In southern Madagascar, residents are bracing themselves for the impact due in the coming months of the El Nino warming pattern, which experts expect to be the strongest on record.

Eritrean troops deploy in Ethiopia's Tigray region, witnesses say
Eritrean troops have been deployed in recent days around the town of Adigrat, in Ethiopia's Tigray region, a local official and residents told AFP on Wednesday.

French and Japanese scientists awarded Nobel chemistry prize
French scientist Henri B Kagan and Japan's Kenso Soai have been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for offering a solution to the chemical mystery of life's asymmetry.

'I got so scared': Nairobi residents worried after Kenya's first Ebola death
Several Nairobi residents expressed fear and concern on Wednesday, a day after Kenyan authorities announced the country's first-ever Ebola death.

MSF warns Ebola spread in DR Congo's North Kivu province is 'out of control'
It says the north-eastern region now accounts for nearly 40 per cent of all newly confirmed incidents nationwide.

Israelis mourn October 7 attack as Palestinians in Gaza live in ruins of war
Israelis are gathering Wednesday to commemorate the third anniversary of the October 7 attack that killed 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage. In Gaza, the territory's almost two million people live in ruins.

Kenyan health workers demand protection after first Ebola death
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union on Tuesday called on the government to protect health workers, after the country reported its first case of Ebola.

Senegal postpones start of school year following destructive flooding
The education ministry says the decision was driven 'primarily by the need to ensure the safety and protection' of children.

Libya's eastern-based parliament removes speaker amid growing discontent
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted to replace Aguila Saleh with Al-Salhin Abdulnabi.

Emotions as Argentina's Lionel Messi plays his last game for his country
The footballer concluded his 21-year run with the national team scoring a goal in the 71st minute of a friendly against Benin.

Nigeria plane crash recovery operation faces difficulties
All 25 people on board, including civilians, died when the military aircraft crashed into a swampy area that is difficult to access.

Tigray drone strikes continue as life resumes in Mekelle
Government-allied forces say they are using drones against Tigray fighters, while markets and local transport are slowly returning to the streets of the regional capital.

Annual sightings of southern right whales bring joy to South African town
In South Africa's coastal town of Hermanus, a marine spectacle takes place every year between the months of June and November, when hundreds of southern right whales migrate from Antarctica to the South African coast.

Media reports allege FIFA knew Congo's Mpasi was ineligible for World Cup
Ahead of the World Cup, FIFA knew that Congo’s goalkeeper was ineligible, but they allowed him to continue at the tournament. This is what media reports released by the New York Times and Le Monde on Tuesday suggest.

Malian army and Russian fighters retake key city of Kidal, abandoned by rebels
The Malian army says it has entered the strategic northern city of Kidal, which was captured in April by Tuareg separatists who announced their withdrawal earlier Tuesday as the military advanced.

Renewed violence in Ethiopia's Tigray leaves dozens of children wounded
Children are among the dozens of civilians killed or injured in Tigray since fighting broke out between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels in September.

Egypt: Interior Ministry denies torture claims of detained journalists
Egypt on Tuesday rejected accusations that detained journalists from an independent fact-checking platform were tortured or mistreated, referring to the allegations as "baseless".

Central Africa faces rising threat from counterfeit and trafficked medicines
Countries in central Africa face a major public health threat from trafficking in medicines, fuelled by a gap between healthcare needs and access to safe, affordable medicine, the UN warned on Tuesday.

World needs 50 million additional teachers by 2030, UNESCO says
The world is projected to need 50 million additional teachers by 2030 according to new data released by UNESCO on World Teachers' Day.

Morocco’s Sale Festival celebrates women filmmakers
The event, which first began recognising Moroccan women in the film industry 22 years ago, continues to examine the opportunities, funding and roles available to women filmmakers.

Pix of the Day, 6 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 6 October, 2026 - Across the world

Kenya: Chess continues to grow in popularity among prisoners
In Kenya, prisoners have been playing chess for fun and to help with rehabilitation. Among them is 28 year old Brian Gatonye, who says the game has helped him to become less impulsive.

Nigeria air force lowers plane crash toll to 25, civilians among victims
The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday said 25 people died in the crash of one of its planes a day earlier, lowering a previous death toll. No survivors were found. Civilian family members travelling aboard the plane were among the victims.

Tigray violence drives risk of Ethiopia-Eritrea war, analyst says
Renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels increases risks of an escalation into a wider regional conflict, according to International Crisis Group analyst Magnus Taylor.

Kenya confirms first Ebola death as 28 contacts traced
Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, the health minister announced on Tuesday, after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo died after returning to the country.

EU suspends imports of meat from Namibia over FMD fears
Namibian livestock farmers have temporarily lost access to their largest market over fears of foot-and-mouth disease.

Russian woman’s death sparks pneumonic plague fears
A woman reportedly died after contracting pneumonia of an “unknown” cause in Russia, but some experts say there is no immediate cause for alarm over the potential spread of the bacteria.

In Gabon's capital, filling up with diesel has become daily struggle
In Libreville, filling up with diesel has become a real struggle.
Since the end of September, queues have been growing outside service stations across the Gabonese capital. Customers wait in long lines, jerrycans in hand, hoping to get the much-needed fuel.

Yemen fighting intensifies as government forces retake key areas near Bab el-Mandeb
Forces loyal to the government is the man bswuugdud xForces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said Monday.

Several killed in Senegal as heavy rains cause flooding, damage to infrastructure
Torrential rainfall and flash flooding left parts of Senegal’s capital Dakar underwater on Monday with other regions of the country also affected.

Benin's President Wadagni holds talks with Macron during first official visit to France
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Romuald Wadagni to the Elysee Palace on Monday. It’s the Beninese president’s first official visit to France since taking office in May.

Ethiopia: PM vows to secure sea access amid fears of return to war
Following almost two weeks of internal conflict that threatens a wider regional war in Ethiopia, the country's prime minister has vowed that government forces are ready to bring a rebel offensive under control.

Sylvester Stallone: Actor and filmmaker releases memoir
After turning 80 in July, Sylvester Stallone released his memoir dubbed 'Steps' on Tuesday. However Stallone, one of the most successful movie stars and filmmakers in history, insists that for a long time, he had been reluctant to write about his own life.

Ethiopia: Federal forces advance in Tigray [Africanews Today]
Tigray peace forces want to turn the page on the TPLF. Since joining the Ethiopian federal forces, they have claimed to have seized several strategic positions.

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed takes oath of office as Prime Minister
Ethiopia's parliament has re-elected Abiy Ahmed as prime minister for the next five years, following the general election in June.

Comoros: Foreign workers struggle in the wake of new law
Since a new law promulgated in July barring foreign nationals from certain jobs in the Comoros, many have voiced concern about their financial situation.

Military aircraft with 32 people on board crashes in southern Nigeria
A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said.

Goma’s orphaned children find hope through education and solidarity
In Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the consequences of armed conflict continue to weigh heavily on children. For some, violence, displacement and separation from their families have left deep and difficult-to-measure scars.

Israel marks October 7 attacks with national memorial ceremonies
Official state ceremonies marking three years since the October 7 attacks are expected to take place later on Monday in Jerusalem, with Israeli officials in attendance.

Russia: Foreign minister praises governemt in Kabul
Sergey Lavrov praised the government in Kabul as he spoke at a meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, adding that Moscow is interested in helping the country bolster counter-terrorism measures.

Pix of the Day, 5 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 5 October, 2026 - Across the world

Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to three scientists for breakthrough research
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on, or off, the activity of individual nerve cells.

A new UN Chief, an old institution and a world in crisis
The next UN secretary-general will take charge of an institution under pressure to restore its influence, tackle financial challenges and adapt to a changing world.

Food prices rising in Kenya as climate change strains supply
Climate change has started hitting the food markets in Kenya and shoppers are feeling the pinch. In the capital Nairobi and across much of the country, rising prices are forcing consumers to make tough choices - buying and eating less.

Guinea opposition leader Aliou Bah freed after presidential pardon
Guinean opposition politician Aliou Bah, who was jailed for insulting junta leader General Mamadi Doumbouya, was granted a presidential pardon Friday after nearly two years behind bars.