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Man charged after woman and her niece died in fire
A girl, 7, and her aunt died in the blaze in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, on Wednesday.

Ex-gang boss found guilty in 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis's conviction ends decades of mystery as to who was behind the rapper's death.

'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.

Burnham to tell MPs optimism at heart of his vision for Britain
He will promise to "unlock a feeling of positivity and possibility" in every part of the country.

US army secretary resigns after months of tension
Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.

Shein shares fall in long-awaited stock market debut
The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.

New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office
Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been released including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn.

New super flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'
This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat the Super-K strain.

Russian strike hits rail workers in new deadly attacks on Kyiv
Ukrainian officials say 17 people, including two children, were injured in the capital and the wider region.

Summer 2026 expected to be declared UK's hottest on record
Met Office figures due on Tuesday are likely to show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.

Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues
Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.

How catastrophic flash flood unfolded at remote Nepal-China border point
More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.

What it was like inside court for Tupac Shakur’s murder trial verdict
BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty describes what it was like when Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty of murdering the famous rapper.

How Messi's decade of dominance almost never happened
Lionel Messi's decade of dominance with Argentina that almost never happened will go down as one of football's greatest ever stories.

The Papers: 'Kemi gets Tories battle ready' and 'Posh makes some dosh'
A Tory frontbench reshuffle and Victoria Beckham making "some dosh" lead some of Tuesday's papers.

Watch: Why is the US-Venezuela oil deal so controversial?
President Donald Trump announced the US has struck a deal to control more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.

Notting Hill Carnival revels in 60th anniversary celebrations
Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's biggest street party, has celebrated its 60th year.

Hundreds remember Heaton Park synagogue attack victims at memorial event
The chief rabbi and Angela Rayner are among speakers at the event, nearly a year on from the attack.

Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo
Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.

Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously
Rescuers have resorted to explosives as they struggle to reach trapped workers, as the flooding death toll reaches 939.

Flock's rapidly expanding AI surveillance network facing growing backlash in US
BBC Verify examines the expanding network of Flock cameras in the US and the backlash against it.

Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years
Beckham's fashion and beauty business makes a £7.3m operating profit after years of losses.

Man dies near Notting Hill Carnival after entering canal
The man was taken to hospital by ambulance and was pronounced dead a short time later, police have said.

Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London
Dolly Parton's estate says DollyFest will take the place of a traditional public memorial for the artist, just as she wanted.

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Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?
And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?

Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?
BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.

Man City open talks with Chelsea over Fernandez move
Manchester City open talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Arteta joins elite 250 club - but where does he rank?
Arsenal's fans are singing about winning the league again under Mikel Arteta. Monday's 1-0 win at Aston Villa demonstrated the strengths they have developed under their long-serving manager.

'I'll get better' - how did Alcaraz look on winning singles return?
After a 139-day wait, Carlos Alcaraz makes a winning return to the singles court as he beats Roman Safuillin in the US Open first round.

Djokovic's tearful loss leaves future uncertain
After Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a historic 25th major title ends in tears in New York, where does the most decorated men's player of the Open era go from here?

Pakistan hit 'panic button' and drop seven players and release head coach
Pakistan respond to their series defeat by England by taking the extraordinary step of dropping seven players, calling up five uncapped players and releasing their head coach.

Saka earns Arsenal hard-fought win at Aston Villa
Bukayo Saka's second-half goal is enough to earn Premier League champions Arsenal victory at Aston Villa.

Al Jazeera

Israeli forces raze West Bank homes as EU weighs ban on settlement goods
Pogroms in the occupied West Bank continue, with Israeli forces demolishing homes and settlers attacking residents.

Can Europe fill vacuum left in Lebanon as UN peacekeeping force winds up?
Analysts say Israel could benefit when UNIFIL's mandate expires on December 31.

Former gang leader found guilty of Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder
A Las Vegas jury has found former gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis guilty of Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder.

Algeria’s president seeks death penalty for those who start forest fires
Abdelmadjid Tebboune's call comes after wildfires killed at least 12 people and injured 54 in northeastern Algeria.

John Ternus to lead Apple into the age of AI
Incoming CEO inherits company that leads the smartphone market but trails rivals in AI.

US brings back Russia’s Siluanov to G20 finance talks, angering Europe
Anton Siluanov holds talks with US counterpart as European officials object to Russia's return to G20 talks.

Toxic haze from Indonesian forest fires chokes Malaysian Borneo
Respiratory illnesses surge as smoke settles over Malaysia's Sarawak in the region's worst haze crisis in a decade.

New York police kill knife-wielding woman in Times Square
A woman has been shot dead by police in New York’s Times Square. Police say she was armed with knives.

African NGOs demand probe into six bodies found in Guinea mass grave
The bodies were found bound and blindfolded in the Forecariah administrative prefecture on August 24.

Five years after Saied’s power grab, Tunisia’s old grievances resurface
Economic grievances persist while space for dissent has narrowed under President Kais Saied.

Iran war live: Trump vows to strike Iran ‘hard’ after first clash in month
President Donald Trump says the US will respond to Iranian strikes on its personnel in Jordan.

US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say
Driscoll's resignation follows months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, US media reports say.

Three minors killed in Colombia armed group crackdown
Rights groups warn that armed groups are increasingly recruiting children to their ranks through social media.

JERUSALEM DAILY: JOURNALISTS ATTACKED
Israeli pogroms target Palestinians and an NBC crew in the occupied West Bank.

White House construction on $400m ballroom can go on, says US Supreme Court
The decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month.

Poland opens terror probe into fire at factory supplying Ukraine drones
Amid suspicion of Russian sabotage, Warsaw eyes link to foreign intelligence services.

Arsenal edge past troubled Aston Villa 1-0 as Saka scores only goal
Victory ​lifts Arsenal to six points ⁠along with Man ⁠City, Hull City and Chelsea, while Villa remain without a point.

Putin, Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties amid ‘unpredictable’ world
The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.

Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement
Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi announces his retirement

Israeli outposts expand as Palestinian homes are demolished
Israeli forces demolish Palestinian homes in Nablus, while in Hebron settlers cleared land for a new outpost.

‘Nothing is usable’: Nepal residents return to flood-ravaged homes
Residents in Nepal are returning to flood-ravaged homes, sifting through mud and debris to salvage whatever they can.

Lebanon asks Greece to help enforce agreement with Israel
After Greece agrees to Israeli weapons deal, Joseph Aoun asks Athens to help advance US-brokered framework agreement.

How will the Mecca agreement become an operational framework?
Officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan meet to discuss implementing the pact.

Ukrainians mourn community leader killed in Russian strike on Myla
Ukrainians gathered to mourn Taras Didych, who was killed while rushing to help after a Russian strike.

GTA 6: Why is the world’s most anticipated game facing backlash?
You paid for it. But do you actually own it? GTA 6 is exposing a bigger battle over the future of gaming.

Global Times

Xi attends SCO summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization ...

Full text of Xi's signed article in Egyptian media
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday published a signed article titled "Celebrating 70 Years of Solidarity, China and Egypt Embark ...

China-ASEAN trade up 24.7% in first 7 months to hit $744 billion, data shows ahead of 23rd CAEXPO in Guangxi
The 23rdChina-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) will be held in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from September 17 to 21. ...

China's installed solar power generating capacity surpasses coal power for the 1st time: National Energy Administration
China's installed photovoltaic power generating capacity surpassed that of coal power for the first time, becoming the country's largest power ...

Bishkek time: The SCO once again addresses the question of global governance: Global Times editorial

If Canada can't even keep a lake's name, what good is being an ally?
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Forcing businesses to cut ties with China shows US anxiety in AI devt
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'We should explore new-style cooperation models for Global South'
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Rescuers race to reopen highway to mudslide-hit border port in Xizang
Rescuers using heavy machinery are working round the clock to reopen a major highway leading to the mudslide-stricken Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang, facilitating entry of key equipment, personnel and supplies into the disaster area. The G216, a national highway to the port, had ...

Primary and secondary schools in parts of China welcome first day of new semester
From leftover to treasure: Chinese scientists develop bioconversion system to turn kitchen waste into protein and lipids

From leftover to treasure: Chinese scientists develop bioconversion system to turn kitchen waste into protein and lipids
Primary and secondary schools in parts of China welcome first day of new semester

"Sea daughters" fight plastic pollution with love, business model
As the sea glimmers under the first dawn light, a cluster of women in red vests spread out along the shoreline of Changtu, a small island in east China, harvesting ... Glacier collapse risk remains around Nepal's Cuojian River impact crater: China's Ministry of Water Resources Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery analysis by China's Ministry of Water Resources on Monday indicated that glaciers around the Cuojian River impact crater in Nepal could still collapse, the Global ... China is making every effort to search for and rescue missing Chinese and foreign nationals: FM In response to a question about updates on China's rescue and relief efforts involving foreign nationals in the mudslide that hit the Gyirong Port in Southwest China's Xizang region caused ...

Glacier collapse risk remains around Nepal's Cuojian River impact crater: China's Ministry of Water Resources
"Sea daughters" fight plastic pollution with love, business model As the sea glimmers under the first dawn light, a cluster of women in red vests spread out along the shoreline of Changtu, a small island in east China, harvesting ... Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery analysis by China's Ministry of Water Resources on Monday indicated that glaciers around the Cuojian River impact crater in Nepal could still collapse, the Global ... China is making every effort to search for and rescue missing Chinese and foreign nationals: FM In response to a question about updates on China's rescue and relief efforts involving foreign nationals in the mudslide that hit the Gyirong Port in Southwest China's Xizang region caused ...

China is making every effort to search for and rescue missing Chinese and foreign nationals: FM
"Sea daughters" fight plastic pollution with love, business model As the sea glimmers under the first dawn light, a cluster of women in red vests spread out along the shoreline of Changtu, a small island in east China, harvesting ... Glacier collapse risk remains around Nepal's Cuojian River impact crater: China's Ministry of Water Resources Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery analysis by China's Ministry of Water Resources on Monday indicated that glaciers around the Cuojian River impact crater in Nepal could still collapse, the Global ... In response to a question about updates on China's rescue and relief efforts involving foreign nationals in the mudslide that hit the Gyirong Port in Southwest China's Xizang region caused ...

Major Chinese smartphone makers raise prices as costs of memory chips, other components spike
China unveils measures to expand, upgrade consumer goods consumption

China unveils measures to expand, upgrade consumer goods consumption
Major Chinese smartphone makers raise prices as costs of memory chips, other components spike

Chinese court freezes Nexperia-linked assets, as Wingtech vows to exhaust 'all legal means' to regain full control
A Chinese court has ordered the preservation of 2.14-billion-yuan worth of assets held by Nexperia B.V. and ITEC B.V. and frozen their stakes in several China-based companies, marking a substantive new step in Wingtech Technology's legal efforts to safeguard its interests and regain full control of Nexperia, Wingtech ...

Baidu dual-primary listing draws attention, expected to expand investor base and funding access
Baidu's dual-primary listing in Hong Kong and on NASDAQ will take effect on Tuesday, a move that Chinese experts said could broaden its investor base and enhance capital-market flexibility, while ... China launches special action to cultivate AI application service providers, eyes 3,000 firms in national resource pool by end-2027 China aims to establish artificial intelligence (AI) service provider resource pools, and it also aims to lift the number of enterprises in these pools in provinces that host national pilot ... Three units at the world's tallest-dam hydropower station now operational China's Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station on the Dadu River in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, home to the world's tallest dam, has put all three generating units of its first phase into ...

China launches special action to cultivate AI application service providers, eyes 3,000 firms in national resource pool by end-2027
Baidu dual-primary listing draws attention, expected to expand investor base and funding access Baidu's dual-primary listing in Hong Kong and on NASDAQ will take effect on Tuesday, a move that Chinese experts said could broaden its investor base and enhance capital-market flexibility, while ... China aims to establish artificial intelligence (AI) service provider resource pools, and it also aims to lift the number of enterprises in these pools in provinces that host national pilot ... Three units at the world's tallest-dam hydropower station now operational China's Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station on the Dadu River in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, home to the world's tallest dam, has put all three generating units of its first phase into ...

Three units at the world's tallest-dam hydropower station now operational
Baidu dual-primary listing draws attention, expected to expand investor base and funding access Baidu's dual-primary listing in Hong Kong and on NASDAQ will take effect on Tuesday, a move that Chinese experts said could broaden its investor base and enhance capital-market flexibility, while ... China launches special action to cultivate AI application service providers, eyes 3,000 firms in national resource pool by end-2027 China aims to establish artificial intelligence (AI) service provider resource pools, and it also aims to lift the number of enterprises in these pools in provinces that host national pilot ... China's Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station on the Dadu River in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, home to the world's tallest dam, has put all three generating units of its first phase into ...

Dog frisbee competition held in Warsaw, Poland
A dog leaps to catch a flying disc during a dog frisbee competition in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 30, 2026. The event was held from Aug. 28 to 30 at Wilanow ... Drone light show illuminates China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges Hundreds of synchronized drones on Saturday night lit up the skies of Lusaka, the Zambian capital, to mark the China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges. The drone light show featured ... Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event held in Canada People participate in the Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event at Robson Square in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Aug. 30, 2026. Hundreds of people of different ages took part ...

Drone light show illuminates China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges
Dog frisbee competition held in Warsaw, Poland A dog leaps to catch a flying disc during a dog frisbee competition in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 30, 2026. The event was held from Aug. 28 to 30 at Wilanow ... Hundreds of synchronized drones on Saturday night lit up the skies of Lusaka, the Zambian capital, to mark the China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges. The drone light show featured ... Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event held in Canada People participate in the Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event at Robson Square in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Aug. 30, 2026. Hundreds of people of different ages took part ...

Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event held in Canada
Dog frisbee competition held in Warsaw, Poland A dog leaps to catch a flying disc during a dog frisbee competition in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 30, 2026. The event was held from Aug. 28 to 30 at Wilanow ... Drone light show illuminates China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges Hundreds of synchronized drones on Saturday night lit up the skies of Lusaka, the Zambian capital, to mark the China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges. The drone light show featured ... People participate in the Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event at Robson Square in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Aug. 30, 2026. Hundreds of people of different ages took part ...

Black Myth's next hero: How Zhong Kui, China's ancient demon-slayer, is stepping into the global spotlight
In a studio in Lingbi, East China's Anhui Province, a formidable-looking figure often appears on paintings. With a leopard-like head, piercing eyes, a bushy beard, and a ritual weapon in hand, the figure exudes an imposing presence. Yet these seemingly intimidating images do not depict a villain. They ...

Chinese tennis players Wang Xinyu, Wu Yibing advance to US Open 2nd round
China's frequent rocket launches fuel 'rocket chasing' trend in China

China's frequent rocket launches fuel 'rocket chasing' trend in China
Chinese tennis players Wang Xinyu, Wu Yibing advance to US Open 2nd round

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Премьер Испании обвинил в кризисе в Сеуте Россию и Израиль
По мнению Педро Санчеса, Россия и Израиль распространяли фейки о возможности иммиграции в Испанию

Таиланд изменит правила безвизового въезда с 15 сентября
В частности, россияне смогут въезжать в страну без виз на 30 дней, а не 60

Нарендра Моди призвал Владимира Путина закончить войну в Украине
Владимир Путин встретился с главами Китая и Индии в Бишкеке

Силами ЕС задержан танкер, который связывают с "теневым флотом" РФ
Об этом сообщила глава дипломатии Евросоюза Кая Каллас

В Польше расследуют возможный поджог производителя дронов
Камеры зафиксировали человека в балаклаве

Суд в Татарстане снял с выборов в Госдуму ещё одного "яблочника"
О наличии у себя иностранных ценных бумаг и невозможности их продать он проинформировал заранее

Кандидат в Госдуму от КПРФ разместил на ТВ ролики с призывом "Миру – мир"
Ролики адресуют к острым социальным проблемам

Минцифры проверит сайты из "белого списка" на запрещённый контент
Власти намерены ограничить доступ к ресурсам с рекламой VPN

Финляндия смягчила приговор Тордену по делу о военных преступлениях
Пожизненный срок заменили на 12,5 лет заключения

США нанесли удар по иранским пусковым установкам в Ормузском проливе
КСИР готовился запустить ракеты с морскими минами в Ормузский пролив

В Екатеринбурге сообщили о попадании дрона в жилой дом
Повреждены несколько квартир

СК прекратил уголовное преследование бизнесмена Ильи Трабера
Его обвиняли в причастности к убийству депутата Александра Петрова

Российские войска атаковали Запорожскую и Днепропетровскую области
Есть пострадавшие

К Турции прибило волнами российское судно, повреждённое атакой БПЛА
Команда покинула сухогруз после атаки, судно без людей дрейфовало

В Венгрии расследуют дело компании отца Виктора Орбана
Компанию подозревают в мошенничестве при выполнении госзаказов

Ещё одного кандидата от "Яблока" снимают с выборов в Госдуму
Айрат Гумербаев баллотируется от одномандатного избирательного округа

В Белгороде под ракетный удар попали ТЭЦ и склад Ozon, двое погибших
После ударов ракет возникли пожары

У берегов Кипра перевернулось судно, на борту 267 человек, есть жертвы
Ведётся спасательная операция

Исландия проголосовала против переговоров о вступлении в ЕС
По предварительным данным, против выступили 52,8 процента

Наводнение в Непале: погибли 750 человек, более 3000 пропали без вести
Среди пропавших без вести сотни иностранцев

Africanews

UN panel urges states to confront slavery’s legacy with reparations
A UN committee has called on countries to adopt comprehensive reparations for people of African descent, arguing that the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade continues to fuel systemic racism and racial inequality. It says governments have legal obligations to address those lasting effects.

Messi retires from International football after 21 years with Argentina
Lionel Messi has retired from international football at 39, ending a remarkable 21-year career with Argentina just weeks after leading the team to the 2026 World Cup final. He leaves as the nation’s record appearance holder and top scorer.

Guinea-Bissau votes on stronger presidency as military transition nears end
Guinea-Bissau voted Sunday on a proposed new constitution that would significantly strengthen presidential powers and shrink parliament, in a referendum seen as a test of the military government's bid to reshape the political system before elections scheduled for December.

Ethiopia backs executive presidency plan, raising fears of power grab
Ethiopia’s national dialogue has endorsed constitutional changes that would merge the roles of prime minister and president into a powerful executive presidency, a move critics warn could allow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to further consolidate his control after his party’s landslide election victory.

DRC Ebola outbreak surges past 6,000 cases as death toll nears 3,000
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and killed 2,911 people, making it the country’s largest outbreak on record and one of the fastest-growing Ebola epidemics ever recorded. More than 1,360 people have recovered.

Haiti mourns victims of Kenscoff gang attack as fear grips community
Hundreds of mourners gathered at a church near Haiti’s capital on Sunday to bury victims of a brutal gang attack that killed at least 47 people and left more than 50 others kidnapped. The killings have renewed fears that worsening violence is undoing fragile security gains.

Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says there is no evidence that Moroccan authorities were involved in the sudden arrival of more than 70,000 migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last month.

Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires
Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered the introduction of the death penalty for deliberately setting forest fires after a recent wave of blazes killed 12 people. The move comes as authorities investigate fires that erupted across several eastern provinces.

Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition
London’s Notting Hill Carnival got underway on Sunday with revellers covered in oil and paint as the annual celebration of Caribbean culture and music returned to the British capital. The three-day event is marking its 60th anniversary and is expected to draw millions of visitors.

Zambia's Shaolin temple offers a softer face of China
'It gives hope for their lives': Africa's first Shaolin temple in Zambia's capital Lusaka trains students in Shaolin Kung Fu.

Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports
Latest Iranian state television visuals showed what it said were ballistic missiles being fired by Iran at US bases in Jordan in response to the American strikes.

Passengers face long delays as Kenyan airport workers call strike
Passengers at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport faced long delays on Sunday after Kenyan air traffic controllers and airport staff resumed a strike.

Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers
Ballot counting begins in military-run Guinea-Bissau after voting ended in a referendum that could expand the president's powers, ahead of a general election later this year aimed at restoring civilian rule.

Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny
Life in Niamey returned to normal on Sunday, one day after Niger’s military regime put down a mutiny by soldiers.

Libya's rival administrations agree to hold elections within 2 years
Libya’s rival administrations agreed on Sunday to hold elections within the next two years with a view to reunifying the country.

Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers
Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. The changes would expand the president’s powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.

Male midwives in Lesotho challenging traditional gender roles
A small but growing body of men in Lesotho are successfully challenging traditional gender roles and becoming professional midwives.

UNESCO recognition boosts efforts to preserve Sao Tome's historic plantations
UNESCO recognition of Sao Tome and Principe's historic plantations is boosting efforts to restore the colonial-era buildings and find new uses for them.

Volunteers in Algeria moblise to support families displaced by wildfires
Volunteers have mobilised to provide essential supplies to families displaced by wildfires in Jijel province, northeastern Algeria.

DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spread
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating people against Ebola in Kisangani, as the country battles an outbreak that has been affecting the country since mid-May.

Zimbabwe: At least 27 people dead after minibus and truck collide head on
A minibus carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people, police said Saturday, in the latest deadly road crash to hit the country.

Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niger after attempted mutiny
Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts.

DRC opposition rejects President Tshisekedi's offer of national dialogue
Opposition groups in the DR Congo have rejected President Felix Tshisekedi’s offer of a national dialogue aimed at reconciling the conflict-wracked country.

US due to cut off UAE branches of Egypt's Banque Misr over Iran ties
The US Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates from the US financial system, an official said Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically.

Gaani festival celebrates history of resilient peoples united by shared history
The Gaani festival in northern Benin celebrates the shared history of three peoples separated by colonisation.

Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base
Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.

Solar-powered ambulance completes successful trial run
The world’s first solar ambulance completed a successful trial run on Friday, raising hopes of bringing vital medical care to remote regions.

UN calls on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians
The United Nations is calling on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians, days after a brutal attacked by armed gang members left 47 people dead and dozens kidnapped.

Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital
Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year.

Funerals held for victims of Algeria's deadly wildfires
Victims of deadly wildfires that swept through Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province were buried Friday in Djemaa Beni Habibi, as grieving relatives and Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb gathered for the funerals.

Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king
Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.

Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave
The bodies of six men, their hands tied and their eyes blindfolded, were found on Monday by people who had gone into a forest in Forécariah prefecture to collect firewood.

Kenyan police fire teargas to disperse protesting small-scale traders
Shop owners and importers were demonstrating against an increase in import duties they say will hurt small businesses.

Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency, her first major concert run since revealing her stiff‑person syndrome diagnosis.

Six months into Iran War there is no end in sight to the conflict
As life continues in Iran despite economic hardship, the war has settled into a stalemate with mediated talks failing to produce a peace deal.

Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war
Around a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza.

Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters, killing four amid deteriorating camp conditions
Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Gaza, hitting a tent shelter and worsening conditions in overcrowded camps plagued by pests and poor sanitation.

‘We only tried to save our lives’: Algerians survey wildfire devastation
Authorities recorded nearly 2,000 fires across Algeria in July alone, underscoring the growing challenge facing communities already vulnerable to extreme heat and dry conditions.

Sudan lifts two-year curfew in Khartoum amid ongoing war
Sudan has lifted a two-year-old night-time curfew and a state of emergency in the capital, Khartoum, in a move authorities say will allow residents to move and work around the clock.

UN and partners strengthen Ebola preparedness in South Sudan border town
Humanitarian organisations warn there is a significant risk of a spillover due to extensive cross-border trade and travel between the two countries.

Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared
Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.

Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin marathon
His withdrawal leaves the men's race wide open, while the women's event is set to feature Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, who recently set a new women's marathon world record in London.

Nightlife thrives in deeply religious northern state of Nigeria
Sokoto state is known as the “Seat of the Caliphate” for its role in the birth and propagation of Islam in the region.

UN chief says additional $1.1 billion urgently needed to fight Ebola outbreak
As a fast-growing Ebola outbreak grips the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations is warning of a critical funding gap. Secretary-General António Guterres says another 1.1 billion dollars is urgently needed to contain the crisis.

Libya energy crisis leaves parts of oil-rich country struggling
In Tripoli, shoppers are turning to their mobile phone flashlights as power cuts plunge grocery stores into darkness. Libya is facing its worst crisis in years, with severe fuel shortages disrupting daily life. As summer heat peaks, millions struggle to keep homes, cars and businesses running.

Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants.

U.S. deports dozens to Haiti as migrants arrive in unfamiliar country
It is the second U.S. deportation flight to Haiti since Temporary Protected Status was ended for some 350,000 Haitians living in the United States.

Near-total lunar eclipse as moon passes through Earth's shadow
Residents of Lisbon looked to the skies in the early hours of Friday morning as Portugal experienced a partial lunar eclipse.

Nepal: army rescues hundreds as diaspora mourns lives lost
Nepal’s army rescues hundreds from a flooded hydropower tunnel as more than 1,500 remain missing, while the Nepali diaspora holds vigils in New York.

Algeria declares 3 days of national mourning as wildfire death toll rises to 12
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Thursday declared a three-day national mourning after wildfires in the northeast killed at least 12 people and injured dozens.