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No 10 insists RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers
US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base last week.

What we know about former Prince Andrew's legal action against police
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest in February.

Twelve arrests after protest over migrant boat arrival
Flares were set off and there were a few scuffles with police during the stand-off in Gosport.

Spanish PM Sánchez calls early election after housing protests
Sánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis.

Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports say
The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports.

BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as new director of news
Jupp is a former deputy editor of BBC Two's Newsnight and has also served as Panorama's editor.

Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police
The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the teenager's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident on Monday.

Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.

Man jailed for life over failed knife attack at Israeli embassy in London
Abdullah Albadri arrived in the UK on a small 16 days before trying to break into the embassy with two knives.

Nobel Prize awarded for revealing inner workings of the brain
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.

Jewish Greens chair says she could leave party over 'Zionism is racism' motion
The motion, which has divided senior party figures, backs a "single democratic Palestinian state in all of historic Palestine".

The job interview question you don't have to answer
Experts explain what you should do if you are asked for your current salary during a job interview.

Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.

Watch: How the eviction of an elderly resident in Madrid led to a snap election
A series of measures to tackle the housing crisis were defeated in parliament on Friday

Indian singer Anuv Jain on finding success without the Bollywood boost
The star reveals why he is "very selective" about releasing music - and shares his future collab hopes.

£800m in, £800m out - Why Man City scandal shines light on Man Utd finances
Manchester City's owners have been found guilty of injecting money into the club. At Manchester United, fans are frustrated at how much has been taken out.

'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's Okinawa
For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.

How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports
India’s toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.

Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election
With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.

Potty training scheme to roll out to 20 more areas
The government wants 75% of children to end their first year of school with a good level of development by 2028.

Artist 'taking legal advice' over Tories' use of Andy Burnham portrait
Manchester illustrator Stan Chow says he was not asked permission for use of his cartoon.

BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk
The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers

Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.

Trump chooses top spy boss to run new AI taskforce
The US president said his national intelligence chief will lead the group as worries over AI grow.

Radical change needed to cut Scottish child poverty, says charity
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation says Scotland is on course to miss legally-binding poverty targets "by a wide margin".

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Bournemouth unhappy after Scott injured with England
Bournemouth are unhappy with the way they believe England handled the injury to Alex Scott - which means he could now be out for up to eight weeks.

F1 needs to have hard look at itself - Sainz
F1 "needs to have a hard look at" itself in the wake of unprecedented software glitches that affected the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Carlos Sainz says.

£800m in, £800m out - Why Man City scandal shines light on Man Utd finances
Manchester City's owners have been found guilty of injecting money into the club. At Manchester United, fans are frustrated at how much has been taken out.

Australia warm-up shows England have 'learned' from Ashes
England confirm warm-up fixture at the Waca before this winter's white-ball tour of Australia - a stark contrast to last year's Ashes defeat.

Salty celebrations, questionable signings and Test bolters - Prem talking points
Bristol set out their top-four aspirations with a statement win, while Gloucester's renaissance continues in the second round of Prem action.

London City gelling, Man City flying - takeaways from WSL start
After five frantic weeks, the Women's Super League takes a two-week break, offering the perfect chance to take stock of a thrilling start to the season.

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Bolsonaro favourite to win: What Brazil’s first round of elections tells us
Analysts say Flavio Bolsonaro is projected to win the run-off vote on October 25 and become Brazil's next president.

Lionel Messi to join Argentina for farewell match against Benin
The friendly marks a symbolic passing of the torch for a player whose international legacy includes a World Cup title.

In Russia-occupied Oleshky, Ukrainians face hunger, drones and landmines
Ukrainians are turning to weeds for sustenance in a town where bodies are reportedly eaten by feral dogs.

Students continue to protest in France as hundreds of schools close
Education Minister Edouard Geffray said on Sunday about 500 schools likely to be fully or partially closed on Monday.

UK Green Party votes to define Zionism as ‘racism’
The UK’s Green Party has voted to define Zionism as a form of racism.

WMA members must call for release of detained Palestinian medics
All World Medical Association members have a duty to uphold their commitment to the protection of healthcare workers.

Growing outrage in Japan after US Marine arrested in woman’s killing
The 20-year-old soldier denies the charge as protests held on Okinawa and in Tokyo.

US abruptly withdraws bombers from UK’s RAF Fairford
The US has abruptly withdrawn all of its aircraft from the UK’s RAF Fairford, citing concerns about a potential attack.

Photos: Yemen’s hospitals struggle to operate amid persistent power outages
Families in Aden endure sleepless nights and spoiled food as blackouts become a defining feature of daily life.

Gaza mothers seek breastfeeding support amid hunger and siege
Palestinian mothers are finding it increasingly difficult to breastfeed their babies in Gaza.

Former Prince Andrew launches challenge to ‘quash’ police search warrants
A London court is likely to hold a private hearing on Thursday as Mountbatten-Windsor challenges Thames Valley Police.

Libyan teachers’ strike escalates as union demands major education reforms
School year is on hold with teachers on strike and other unions threatening to take action.

The Republican consensus on Israel is starting to fracture
Christian Zionism made support for Israel a Republican cause. America First Republicans are challenging that consensus.

Yemeni forces reclaim Dhubab, key positions near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis
Army of internationally recognised gov't claims key gains near strait before Saudi, Pakistani, Turkish officials meet.

Yemen war: What’s the latest, as government forces claim advances?
After launching major military offensive to reclaim Houthi-held areas, Yemeni government says it has taken key district.

Formula One to probe software bug behind Bahrain GP chaos in Sepang
Drivers faced glitches at the race in Malaysia, where Lewis Hamilton had to stop and restart his car on the track.

‘If I didn’t write what moved me, it’d be like putting myself in prison’
Award-winning author Arundhati Roy discusses why she's not afraid to address politically charged topics.

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap election amid housing crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29.

Pakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacks
Strung several metres overhead, the nets are a low-cost solution in sensitive areas prone to attacks by armed groups.

France vs Belgium: UEFA Nations League – Olise, De Bruyne, teams and format
Only one point separates Group A1 leaders France and second-placed Belgium before Monday's clash.

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez announces snap election amid housing crisis
Sanchez calls early vote after Parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his minority government.

World Space Week: Which countries have sent people to space?
At least 746 people from 52 countries have been to space, from career astronauts to paying tourists.

Djokovic defeats top seed Zverev to reach China Open semifinals
Novak Djokovic to face Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals in Beijing after the Russian defeats Francisco Cerundolo.

Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite tensions, data shows
IRGC commander says oil flows through US-supervised route in Hormuz are ‘negligible’.

Who were the top teen athletes at the Asian Games?
China’s Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, finished with seven gold medals while compatriot Yu Zidi won three record-breaking golds.

Global Times

Longer trips, richer experiences: China's National Day holiday reveals shifting tourism trends
Five days into China's week-long National Day holiday, millions are still immersed in the sights, sounds and flavors of the ...

PLA Southern Theater Command expels Philippine aircraft from China's Huangyan Dao airspace in accordance with laws
On October 3, a Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally intruded into the territorial airspace over China's Huangyan Dao without approval from ...

10-minute operation highlights China's decisive crackdown on northern Myanmar telecom fraud, new documentary shows
After key members of the so-called "four major families" in northern Myanmar, including Wei Qingtao and Liu Zhengqi, entered Chinese ...

China's AG600 completes landmark mission, demonstrating new approach to forest fire prevention
China's domestically developed large amphibious aircraft, the AG600 Kunlong, has successfully completed its 2026 garrison mission in Jiagedaqi, Northeast China's ...

The more turbulent the world becomes, the more precious a peaceful China is: Global Times editorial

Tokyo expresses 'regret,' lodges protest over a US Marine killing in Okinawa. Then what?
Global Times

DPP dangerously expels Chinese mainland fishing vessels; provocations must bring due consequences: Hai Feng
Hai Feng

UN official highlights GDI's role in advancing sustainable development
Five years after China proposed the Global Development Initiative (GDI), its focus is shifting increasingly towards practical cooperation that addresses the priorities of developing countries, a senior UN official has said.

Ancient temple draws visitors as cultural tourism booms in Shanxi
China's security ministry warns of genetic resource theft and cross-border biosecurity risks

China's security ministry warns of genetic resource theft and cross-border biosecurity risks
Ancient temple draws visitors as cultural tourism booms in Shanxi

China's Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals to deliver smarter mountain climbing experience
The Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals during the National Day holiday to help visitors hike with less effort. The lightweight, easy-to-use devices sense body movements, providing uphill ... Researchers develop high-efficiency NEV wireless charging system Researchers from Chinese and British institutions have developed a wireless charging system for new energy vehicles (NEVs) with conversion efficiency exceeding 98 percent. China completes main structure of first offshore CO2-injection platform for enhanced gas recovery China has completed the main structure of its first offshore platform designed to inject carbon dioxide to boost natural gas recovery, CCTV News reported, citing China National Offshore Oil Corporation ...

Researchers develop high-efficiency NEV wireless charging system
China's Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals to deliver smarter mountain climbing experience The Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals during the National Day holiday to help visitors hike with less effort. The lightweight, easy-to-use devices sense body movements, providing uphill ... Researchers from Chinese and British institutions have developed a wireless charging system for new energy vehicles (NEVs) with conversion efficiency exceeding 98 percent. China completes main structure of first offshore CO2-injection platform for enhanced gas recovery China has completed the main structure of its first offshore platform designed to inject carbon dioxide to boost natural gas recovery, CCTV News reported, citing China National Offshore Oil Corporation ...

China completes main structure of first offshore CO2-injection platform for enhanced gas recovery
China's Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals to deliver smarter mountain climbing experience The Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals during the National Day holiday to help visitors hike with less effort. The lightweight, easy-to-use devices sense body movements, providing uphill ... Researchers develop high-efficiency NEV wireless charging system Researchers from Chinese and British institutions have developed a wireless charging system for new energy vehicles (NEVs) with conversion efficiency exceeding 98 percent. China has completed the main structure of its first offshore platform designed to inject carbon dioxide to boost natural gas recovery, CCTV News reported, citing China National Offshore Oil Corporation ...

China's largest desert oilfield extracts over 26 million tons of oil and gas from depths below 6,000 meters
China's AG600 completes landmark mission, demonstrating new approach to forest fire prevention

China's holiday consumption market posts steady growth
​Consumer spending across China is holding steady midway through the seven-day National Day holiday, with early data pointing to stable growth that reflects the economy's underlying vitality.

Global businesses eye opportunities as China import expo nears
With one month to go before the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), companies from around the world are preparing to gather in Shanghai in east China, bringing products ranging ... NW China's county of 50,000 receives 100,000 tourists in one day during National Day holiday; school dorms opened for visitors The quiet Qilian county in Northwest China's Qinghai Province woke up to a soft invasion during the National Day holiday: A place with a population of only about 50,000 suddenly ... Chinese partnership helps Spain strengthen EV value chain ​Spain builds than 2 million vehicles a year as Europe's second-largest vehicle producer, but many decisions shaping its automotive industry are made abroad. With Volkswagen considering a possible phase-out ...

NW China's county of 50,000 receives 100,000 tourists in one day during National Day holiday; school dorms opened for visitors
Global businesses eye opportunities as China import expo nears With one month to go before the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), companies from around the world are preparing to gather in Shanghai in east China, bringing products ranging ... The quiet Qilian county in Northwest China's Qinghai Province woke up to a soft invasion during the National Day holiday: A place with a population of only about 50,000 suddenly ... Chinese partnership helps Spain strengthen EV value chain ​Spain builds than 2 million vehicles a year as Europe's second-largest vehicle producer, but many decisions shaping its automotive industry are made abroad. With Volkswagen considering a possible phase-out ...

Chinese partnership helps Spain strengthen EV value chain
Global businesses eye opportunities as China import expo nears With one month to go before the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), companies from around the world are preparing to gather in Shanghai in east China, bringing products ranging ... NW China's county of 50,000 receives 100,000 tourists in one day during National Day holiday; school dorms opened for visitors The quiet Qilian county in Northwest China's Qinghai Province woke up to a soft invasion during the National Day holiday: A place with a population of only about 50,000 suddenly ... ​Spain builds than 2 million vehicles a year as Europe's second-largest vehicle producer, but many decisions shaping its automotive industry are made abroad. With Volkswagen considering a possible phase-out ...

China's cat parks seek lasting, sustainable homes for strays
When Chongqing Firefly Bay Cat Harbor Park opened on New Year's Day in southwest China, it had just over 600 cats. than eight months later, the number has passed ... FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain held in Madrid Participants compete during the FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain in Madrid, Spain, on Oct. 4, 2026. "Auntie Basketball" brings Chinese culture to Utah high school Forget the traveling call, just run with the ball. Forget about winning or losing, just enjoy the game.

FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain held in Madrid
China's cat parks seek lasting, sustainable homes for strays When Chongqing Firefly Bay Cat Harbor Park opened on New Year's Day in southwest China, it had just over 600 cats. than eight months later, the number has passed ... Participants compete during the FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain in Madrid, Spain, on Oct. 4, 2026. "Auntie Basketball" brings Chinese culture to Utah high school Forget the traveling call, just run with the ball. Forget about winning or losing, just enjoy the game.

"Auntie Basketball" brings Chinese culture to Utah high school
China's cat parks seek lasting, sustainable homes for strays When Chongqing Firefly Bay Cat Harbor Park opened on New Year's Day in southwest China, it had just over 600 cats. than eight months later, the number has passed ... FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain held in Madrid Participants compete during the FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain in Madrid, Spain, on Oct. 4, 2026. Forget the traveling call, just run with the ball. Forget about winning or losing, just enjoy the game.

China's new generation shines at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games came to a close Sunday, with China topping the gold medal table for the 12th consecutive edition, and finishing with 169 gold, 89 silver and 83 bronze medals, its best haul at an overseas Asiad.

Chinese tourists explore Colosseum in Rome
Yu Zidi named MVP as China tops Asian Games medal table with record overseas haul

Yu Zidi named MVP as China tops Asian Games medal table with record overseas haul
Chinese tourists explore Colosseum in Rome

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Политзаключенного Игоря Барышникова перевели на строгие условия содержания
Незадолго до выборов поместили в штрафной изолятор

На границе Молдовы и Украины упал снаряд. Пострадал пограничник
Работа пропускного пункта была приостановлена

Ингушетия остается худшим регионом России в рейтинге по материальному благополучию 
Ингушетия осталась на последней строчке рейтинга по материальному благополучию населения по итогам 2025 года. Из 100 возможных баллов республика получила 3,5. В десятку худших также попали Карачаево-Черкесия, Чечня, Калмыкия, Дагестан, Кабардино-Балкария и Ставрополье. Исследование провели в госагентстве "Риа Рейтинг" на основе официальных данных Росстата, туда включили аннексированный Крым и Севастополь, сепаратистские "ЛНР" и "ДНР", а также оккупированные Запорожскую и Херсонскую области...

Названы лауреаты Нобелевской премии по физиологии и медицине
Премию присудили за "открытия в области светочувствительных ионных каналов и оптогенетики"

Создателя "Масяни" Олега Куваева заочно приговорили к 4 годам колонии
Из-за эпизода, в котором содержится обращение к российским солдатам с предложением сдаться в плен

Премьер Испании объявил о досрочных выборах на фоне протестов
Протесты в стране вызваны жилищным кризисом

При крушении Ту-95МС в Амурской области погибли восемь человек
Минобороны ранее сообщало о шести

Лула да Силва и Болсонару прошли во второй тур выборов в Бразилии
В первом туре сын Жаира Болсонару опередил нынешнего президента

ВСУ: за ночь Украину атаковали более 200 российских беспилотников
Есть погибший и раненые

Йемен объявил о начале масштабной операции против хуситов
К операции будут привлечены более 100 тысяч военных

Второй пилот рейса FlyDubai планировал врезаться в аэропорт Бен-Гурион
Именно для этого он устроился в эмиратскую авиакомпанию

В Уфе после доноса закрасили мурал с портретом Земфиры на её доме
Рисунок был сделан пять лет назад

Прокуратура ФРГ расследует работу "Русского дома" в Берлине
И пути, которыми Россотрудничество получало деньги от арендаторов

Трамп выдвинул Коула на пост представителя по делам заложников
Коул будет заниматься в том числе вопросами освобождения политзаключённых

Задержанному активисту Дмитрию Морозову вменяют статью о наркотиках
Его друзья считают, что наркотики подброшены ФСБ

На митинге КПРФ в Москве задержали скандировавших "Долой царя"
Всего задержаны десятки человек

Карантин в больницах, маски на ИркАЗ. Власти не подтверждают чуму
В Роспотребнадзоре заявляют о стабильной эпидемической обстановке

Депутат Госдумы Адам Делимханов и его брат Алибек второй раз стали "Героями Чечни"
Рамзан Кадыров присвоил звание "Героя Чечни" депутату Госдумы от республики Адаму Делимханову и его брату Алибеку - помощнику директора Росгвардии. Оба уже получали это звание ранее: Адам в 2023 году, Алибек в 2024-м. О награждении в своих телеграм-каналах сообщили глава Чечни Рамзан Кадыров и сам Адам Делимханов. Они не уточнили, за что братьям Делимхановым повторно присвоено это звание. Кроме Адама и Алибека Делимхановых, "Героем Чечни" стал командир ОМОН "Ахмат-1" Алихан Шавхалов,...

В США заявили, что "выгнали" двух членов делегации Ирана
Остальные уже покинули страну раньше

При ударах по Белгороду и области есть раненые
В Адыгее был атакован военный аэродром

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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.

Brazil's presidential election heads to runoff between Bolsonara and Lula
Brazil presidential candidate Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff October 25 for the top job after neither won a majority in Sunday's vote.

Spain begins dismantling migrant camp on Ceuta beach
Authorities began on Sunday to remove a migrant camp on the beach of Ceuta, Spain's enclave in North Africa, ahead of a mid-October visit by Spain's king and queen, police said.

Yemeni government forces launch major offensive to retake Houthi-held territory
Government forces in Yemen have launched a major military operation to retake the territory seized by Houthi rebels last month.

Ethiopia's federal forces retake Tigrayan capital Mekelle
Ethiopian federal forces were in full control of the Tigray rebels' regional capital, a local journalist said on Sunday, while Ethiopia's regional rivals gathered in Egypt to discuss the risk of a wider war.

Iran sets up military training camp for volunteers in face of US threats
Iran on Saturday inaugurated a second makeshift military training base in the capital Tehran, in a show of defiance as the US threatens to "blow up" and "annihilate" Iran.

Eight countries including China join military exercises in Russia
Troops from eight countries including China have been participating in joint military exercises in Russia. The exercise concluded on Saturday after conducting coordinated ground and air operations, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

Persistent violence stalling African development, Burundi's Ndayishimiye tells summit
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye says at an African Union meeting in El Alamein, Egypt, that persistent violence across Africa is taking a toll on farming, education and development.

Ethiopian forces recapture Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters
Ethiopian federal forces have taken Mekelle airport, reversing a takeover by Tigrayan fighters last month.

Houthi rebels claim attack on Saudi oil facility in Riyadh
Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saturday claimed attacks against facilities of Aramco, the world's largest oil company, in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh.

Ethiopia’s Oromo celebrate Irreecha and call for peace as federal forces enter Mekelle
Tens of thousands of Oromo gathered in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa on Saturday to celebrate the thanksgiving festival of Irreecha. The gathering took place amid reports that federal forces had entered Mekelle, the capital of the northern region of Tigray.

African leaders call for continent to unlock capital at Egypt business summit
African heads of state and business leaders gathered in Egypt on Saturday for the inaugural El-Alamein Africa Forum. They called for the continent to unlock its capital to finance growth and reduce reliance on external funding.

At least 17 people killed in Kenya road crash, most of them Catholic pilgrims
A crash involving multiple vehicles on a highway to the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa on Saturday killed 17 people, most of them pilgrims on the way to a prayer site, officials said.

Loud explosions heard Yemeni capital amid reports of Saudi strikes
The internationally-recognised government says attacks target the rebel group's positions across the country.

Fuel shortage in Sudan drives up prices, burdening ordinary people
The scarcity is driven by global oil disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict and by domestic import restrictions.

UN says at least 150,000 have fled their homes in Yemen amid fighting
It is further intensifying the country's humanitarian crisis with more than 5 million people already internally displaced following years of conflict.

Oil prices fall as G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of reserves
International benchmark Brent crude briefly fell below $100 per barrel before stabilising around $102, while US oil prices slumped by up to 5 per cent.

El Niño: Mozambique ranked as one of the 'most vulnerable' African countries
The powerful weather system is projected to bring severe heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, and heightened drought risks across Southern Africa.

DR Congo: Trial of post-Ebola exposure drug underway
Some 250 people, who have all been exposed to the rare Bundibugyo virus, are taking part in the trial could stop them from contracting Ebola.

Mixed reaction in Guinea-Bissau after ousted president barred from returning
Military leaders cited 'security conditions' and the need to preserve public order for barring Umaro Sissoco Embalo's return.

43 killed in political hits ahead of S.Africa polls: report
Suspected political assassinations in South Africa have claimed at least 43 lives this year to September, with local government elections still one month away, a report said Friday

At least 5,700 killed, wounded in Haiti gang crisis this year: UN
Haiti's gang violence crisis has left at least 5,700 people dead or wounded this year while more than 1,000 women and girls have been raped, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said Friday

Yemen: Deadly battles between Ansar Allah, gov't forces
Yemen's Houthis and Saudi-backed forces fought over an area located not far from a waterway that is crucial to global energy flows, killing 80 combatants over the past day, sources on both sides told AFP on Friday

Sickle cell disease remains a major public health challenge in Uganda
Nearly 20,000 newborns are affected every year with the inherited blood disorder which causes severe pain in patients.

UN issues call to action on world's vital dryland forests
The United Nations is issuing an urgent call to action on the world’s dryland forests - areas that sustain the food security and cultural identity of more than two billion people.

Ebola goes after Congo's children, killing seven daily on average, NGO says
Since 15 May, at least 2,071 children aged under 18 have contracted Ebola, with 961 of these children dying from the disease, Save the Children said.

Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro snub final TV debate ahead of Sunday's polls
Leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are frontrunners in Sunday's race. Both skipped a planned TV debate, opting to avoid direct confrontation before the first round of voting.

Union of Arab Football Associations backs FIFA chief Infantino
The Union of Arab Football Associations says it is backing embattled FIFA head Gianni Infantino in his bid for reelection next year.

Burkina Faso deaf dancers use special technique to follow rhythm
Deaf and hearing impaired people in Burkina Faso are using a special technique to dance. The Vibra-Signe technique helps them feel the rhythm and has opened up new social possibilities for the often marginalised group.

'Sad exit': Portugal fans mourn hinted end of Ronaldo era
Portugal fans are in mourning as Cristiano Ronaldo is seemingly living his last moments with the national team. The star forward walked out of the team’s training camp on Wednesday, hours after coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start Thursday’s Nations League game against Denmark.

2025 AFCON final: CAS to hear Senegal appeal on October 8
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal’s appeal over the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco on October 8 in Lausanne.

Egypt expels Ethiopian diplomat in growing rife over Blue Nile dam
The tit for tat move on Thursday came after Addis Ababa expelled an Egyptian official, further straining relations between the two countries.

Residents of Kenya's Lamu island fear damage from mega-refinery
The Kenyan island of Lamu is known for its stunning Indian Ocean setting and 12th-century Old Town. Cars are non-existent here and transport mostly happens by donkey. But the island is about to become home to one of Kenya’s largest industrial projects, raising fears of environmental damage.

Russian president warns Moscow will use ‘all weapons’ to defend Kaliningrad
Vladimir Putin has accused NATO of preparing to blockade the strategic Russian exclave which lies between two alliance members, Poland and Lithuania.

Pix of the Day, 2 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 2 October, 2026 - Across the world

Mobile labs speed up Ebola testing in eastern DR Congo
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a mobile lab has been operating for two weeks, a welcome relief to staff at the nearby Ebola treatment centre who said that getting a test result used to take 72 hours.

Tinubu's economic reforms draw mixed reactions ahead of Nigeria election
Nigeria celebrated 66 years of independence on Thursday, marked by a speech from President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, who is running for a second term in January, said the country has overcome some major challenges since he took office in 2023, but citizens are skeptical.

Guinea's exiled former PM Sidya Touré to be buried in Ivory Coast
Sidya Touré died in Paris last week. His family said the former Guinean prime minister will be buried in Ivory Coast.

Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana job again after just one month
The Portuguese coach had rejoined the Black Starts his September. His second departure comes after Ghana was beaten by Ivory Coast and by Gambia in qualifying matches for the Africa Cup of Nations last month.

Guinea-Bissau junta blocks Embaló’s planned return, citing security concerns
Earlier this week, former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló said he would come back to Guinea-Bissau. But on Thursday, the military high command said it refused his return, citing national security, public order and the need to preserve social stability.

Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties as Tigray fighting intensifies
Addis Ababa accused Eritrea of supporting the Tigray People's Liberation Front, which has launched attacks into the neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. Ethiopia said it would expel 10 Eritrean diplomats and close its embassy in Asmara.

Egypt arrests entire newsroom of 'unlicensed' independent outlet
Egypt's interior ministry said Thursday it arrested six staff members of a fact-checking platform it accused of being "unlicensed" and linked to the banned Muslim Brotherhood group.

Former Sudanese president Bashir hospitalized in Khartoum
Omar al Bashir was being treated at an army hospital in the Sudanese capital Thursday, according to his lawyer. The 82-year-old has spent most of his life, since his ouster in 2019, between hospital and prison.

Libya's pay strike rallies teachers across divided nation
Classes for some 1.6 million public-school students were due to start in early September but have been postponed indefinitely, as teachers regularly take to the streets to protest over unmet demands.

Mixed reactions after prominent Zimbabwe businessman dies in helicopter crash
Wicknell Chivayo was one of the most recognisable faces of a class of conspicuously wealthy entrepreneurs with ties to Zimbabwe's ruling party. His death sparked mixed reactions in the country.

G20: Russia criticises US and warns of trade order disintegration
Speaking during a two-day gathering of G20 trade ministers, Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov said the rules of global trade were being "dismantled" while the new ones remain "unclear".