Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.
Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco
Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid.
Labour's Bev Craig elected Greater Manchester mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham
Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in latest bid to find kidnappers
Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.
How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record
The duet has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, breaking a 73-year-old record.
Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed
An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.
Victims of disgraced funeral boss demand industry regulation
Campaigners say "full statutory regulation" must be brought in following Legacy funerals scandal.
India's 'cockroach' protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts
Ballistic experts say the dozens of tiny round punctures are tell-tale signs of pellet gun injuries.
Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament
Donald Trump insists Israel is "very happy" with a proposal for the Palestinian group to give up weapons in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal.
Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.
Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs
President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say contractors caused the damage.
Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'
Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.
Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?
The Papers: 'Spanish border crisis' and 'iron chancellor'
The crossing of 60,000 migrants into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco is featured prominently across Saturday's papers.
He bought a fitness supplement online to bulk up, but ended up losing his mind
Daniel Murphy went into psychosis after taking missold drugs which had been mixed with steroids.
Who is Greater Manchester's new Mayor Bev Craig?
Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor, but what do we know about her?
I was working to survive and I wasn't paid
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British girl band FLO 'want it all' - and they're confident they will get it
The rising stars say making their second album, Therapy at the Club, was a "crash course" in music.
CPS to target assets of jailed funeral director
As Robert Bush starts a 20-year prison sentence, prosecutors want to claw back the money he stole.
How police in US are using the power of podcasts to crack unsolved murders
More police departments are trying to invigorate unsolved murder or missing cases through the power of podcasts.
Massive Attack banned from Singapore after pro-Palestine display at show
The UK band is told not to return to the city-state after shouting "free Palestine" at a gig on Wednesday.
Budget to be held in October, Healey announces
The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.
Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect
At least two chartered flights carrying up to 150 greyhounds are set to fly to Australia's eastern states, the BBC understands.
Parents sue school over 'inhumane' calming rooms after BBC report
Ten families are claiming their children were amongst those harmed by their treatment in the rooms.
Body of US climber the latest recovered after Pakistan avalanche
The bodies of two other climbers have already been recovered from the mountain, while others are still missing.
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Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.
Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?
Same start but different outlook at Rangers as McInnes era begins
Derek McInnes insists Rangers will improve after his team's Scottish Premiership draw at Dundee United.
Chelsea's Mudryk free to play after appeal against doping ban
Chelsea and Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk has not played since November 2024, and has been unable to access the club's training ground.
Hunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after 800m gold in Glasgow
England's Georgia Hunter Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.
Newcastle confirm Howe resignation as head coach
Eddie Howe steps down as head coach of Newcastle United after nearly five years in charge.
Ryu leads Open in pursuit of third straight major
South Korea's Haeran Ryu bounces back from a poor start to end the second round as leader of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
Russian missile attack kills three in Ukraine’s Kyiv
Residents trapped as partially collapsed building catches fire after deadly strike on Ukrainian capital.
US military says F-35B jet fighter crashes in California, pilot safe
The jet went down on Friday near the Miramar airbase in San Diego.
Why has Infantino scrapped FIFA’s World Cup investment plan? What to know
How FIFA President Gianni Infantino was forced abandon his World Cup equity plan after seismic backlash across football.
Israel launches attacks across Gaza one day after Hamas agrees to disarm
Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least two Palestinians, hours after Hamas agreed to a draft peace deal.
Trump administration to dismiss Reflecting Pool charges against David Hearn
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a Trump appointee, acknowledges that the peeling sealant is result of 'botched installation'.
Iran war live: Trump threatens strikes, Iran says it has a plan to respond
An Iranian official quoted by Tasnim says comprehensive plans are in place to respond to any 'mad' US strikes.
FIFA’s Infantino scraps controversial World Cup private investment plan
FIFA and its president Infantino faced fierce backlash across football world over plans to sell stake in World Cup.
Analyst: the US faces a strategic ‘dead end’ in Iran
Washington has reached a strategic impasse with Iran, says a former analyst for the US Congress.
US proposes cuts to Colorado River use for Arizona, California and Nevada
The proposal comes as the river faces a historic water shortage, with reservoirs reaching levels not seen since 1957.
Israeli settlers vandalise Palestinian cemetery in West Bank
Israeli settlers vandalise Palestinian cemetery in West Bank
US Senate’s Fauci hearing renews COVID origin debate but reveals little
Hearing underscores years-long partisan divide on lightning-rod issue fuelled by misleading White House claims.
Pathirage beats Chopra and Nadeem to win Commonwealth gold in javelin
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage wins gold, while Neeraj Chopra takes silver, but Arshad Nadeem makes early exit.
Children face higher threat of US deportation as legal support deal expires
Advocates warn expiring contract could leave 24,000 children without legal representation, increasing risk of expulsion.
Cambridge students on why they protested at graduation ceremony
Several Cambridge students protested during their graduation ceremonies
Powerful El Nino to intensify heat on ‘a planet already on fire’: UN
UN chief Guterres calls for halt to new fossil fuels as El Nino induces heatwaves, floods, and drought worldwide
Venezuela government and opposition to hold talks aimed at path to election
Talks to be led by former lawmaker Dinorah Figuera as opposition figure Maria Corina Machado left out of proceedings.
At least 25 people killed, dozens injured in Algeria bus crash
At least 25 people have been killed and dozens others injured in a bus crash in Algeria.
Does FIFA need private investment?
The world football body is facing growing backlash after its proposal to sell a stake in its top events.
Algerian bus plunges into ravine killing at least 27
Dozens also injured in accident outside the country's capital Algiers.
‘Strategic partner’: Peru’s Fujimori plans to intensify ties with the US
Peru's newly inaugurated president indicates her government will join Trump's Shield of the Americas coalition.
Poland protests to Russian ambassador over missile incursion
Warsaw asserts missile recently made, illustrating Russia's nightly barrage against Ukraine is draining arsenal.
Trump says US has ‘understanding’ with Israel on Hamas disarmament deal
Israel has not yet agreed to plan for Hamas to surrender weapons in exchange for full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
World reacts with cautious optimism to Hamas disarmament agreement
Deal for Hamas to disarm in stages in return for Israeli withdrawal has been announced, but implementation will be key.
Trump says Hamas disarmament deal will be complex to deliver
Trump said Israel strongly supports an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas
Syrian lawyer takes on ex-Assad official in landmark trial
Syrian lawyer takes on ex-Assad official in landmark trial
PLA to mark 99th anniversary with equipment leap, combat readiness amid complex security landscape
August 1, 2026 marks the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). This year's Army ...
China firmly rejects Philippines' delimitation of so-called 'baselines of the territorial sea' of China's Huangyan Dao, vows to respond resolutely
China on Friday firmly rejected and said it will never accept the delimitation of the so-called "baselines of the territorial ...
Chinese business delegation visits US after bilateral trade video call; US urged to show sincerity amid recent moves: expert
A Chinese business delegation, many of whose participants are known as “new trio” or “next new three” industries' enterprises, is ...
China's 60-plus population reaches 323 million, accounting for 23 percent of population: official data
By the end of 2025, 323.38 million people in China were aged 60 and above, accounting for 23 percent of ...
There is simply no 'grey zone' under the one-China principle: Global Times editorial
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Exclusive: Space-based computing could help equalize global access to computing power and promote inclusive AI development: Chinese scientist
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and societies, access to computing power is becoming an increasingly important factor in technological development. While global computing resources remain largely concentrated in regions with advanced digital infrastructure, a new frontier is emerging beyond Earth: space-based computing. China has entered ...
China's implantable BCI tech helps quadriplegic patients return to work with latency below 50 ms
Shanghai-gifted red pandas win hearts in Taipei despite DPP curbs on cross-Strait exchanges
Shanghai-gifted red pandas win hearts in Taipei despite DPP curbs on cross-Strait exchanges
China's implantable BCI tech helps quadriplegic patients return to work with latency below 50 ms
51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing
The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday. Internet platforms violating rules may face fines up to 10 million yuan, revoked permit: draft cyberbullying law The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has started soliciting public opinions on a draft law against cyber abuse in a bid to prevent mass dissemination of content involving insults, defamation, ... Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodges solemn representations with Wellington over New Zealand foreign minister's racist remarks New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' racist remarks, in which he told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country,” have drawn criticism from netizens and ...
Internet platforms violating rules may face fines up to 10 million yuan, revoked permit: draft cyberbullying law
51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has started soliciting public opinions on a draft law against cyber abuse in a bid to prevent mass dissemination of content involving insults, defamation, ... Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodges solemn representations with Wellington over New Zealand foreign minister's racist remarks New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' racist remarks, in which he told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country,” have drawn criticism from netizens and ...
Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodges solemn representations with Wellington over New Zealand foreign minister's racist remarks
51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday. Internet platforms violating rules may face fines up to 10 million yuan, revoked permit: draft cyberbullying law The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has started soliciting public opinions on a draft law against cyber abuse in a bid to prevent mass dissemination of content involving insults, defamation, ... New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' racist remarks, in which he told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country,” have drawn criticism from netizens and ...
China's Unitree Robotics flags risks to future US sales under FCC restrictions; barriers can't erase firm's competitiveness: expert
Tesla denies report of considering selling China business, announces software update with Chinese LLM Doubao
Tesla denies report of considering selling China business, announces software update with Chinese LLM Doubao
China's Unitree Robotics flags risks to future US sales under FCC restrictions; barriers can't erase firm's competitiveness: expert
Chinese firms including DeepSeek, MiniMax unveil new AI achievements, reflecting 'a period of concentrated breakthroughs'
Several Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies on Friday announced their latest tech achievements, with DeepSeek rolling out a public beta application programming interface (API) for its flagship V4-Flash model, MiniMax launching its multimodal H3 model and ByteDance releasing its new Seedance 2.5 video creation model.
China approves 4 new nuclear power projects with total investment expected to exceed $25 billion
China has given the green light to four new nuclear power projects, with total investment estimated at than 170 billion yuan ($25.2 billion). A State Council executive meeting on ... Chinese businesses warn EU's proposed cybersecurity and industrial bills violate WTO rules Chinese industrial and commercial circles have voiced strong concerns over the EU's proposed Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) and the Industrial Accelerator Act, arguing that the measures go beyond legitimate security needs, ... China's nonferrous metals demand rises on surging computing power needs China's nonferrous metals industry sees stronger growth amid surging demand from computing power sector, according to industry data and media reports.
Chinese businesses warn EU's proposed cybersecurity and industrial bills violate WTO rules
China approves 4 new nuclear power projects with total investment expected to exceed $25 billion China has given the green light to four new nuclear power projects, with total investment estimated at than 170 billion yuan ($25.2 billion). A State Council executive meeting on ... Chinese industrial and commercial circles have voiced strong concerns over the EU's proposed Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) and the Industrial Accelerator Act, arguing that the measures go beyond legitimate security needs, ... China's nonferrous metals demand rises on surging computing power needs China's nonferrous metals industry sees stronger growth amid surging demand from computing power sector, according to industry data and media reports.
China's nonferrous metals demand rises on surging computing power needs
China approves 4 new nuclear power projects with total investment expected to exceed $25 billion China has given the green light to four new nuclear power projects, with total investment estimated at than 170 billion yuan ($25.2 billion). A State Council executive meeting on ... Chinese businesses warn EU's proposed cybersecurity and industrial bills violate WTO rules Chinese industrial and commercial circles have voiced strong concerns over the EU's proposed Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) and the Industrial Accelerator Act, arguing that the measures go beyond legitimate security needs, ... China's nonferrous metals industry sees stronger growth amid surging demand from computing power sector, according to industry data and media reports.
Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft
Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.
New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List
Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.
Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.
2,300-year-old liquor residue unearthed in China's Ningxia
Archaeologists have identified residue of a 2,300-year-old grain-based alcoholic drink from the Warring States Period (475 BC-221 BC) in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, offering new insights into ancient Chinese brewing technology.
China's online literature grows in scale, expands global reach
Brazilian artist achieves dreams in China's "porcelain capital"
Brazilian artist achieves dreams in China's "porcelain capital"
China's online literature grows in scale, expands global reach
В Румынии впервые за десятки лет ограничат ночное уличное освещение
В стране введён режим энергетической тревоги
США запретили импорт от 43 компаний КНК из-за ситуации с уйгурами
Ограничения распространяются на предприятия сырьеврй отрасли
Италия восстановила погранконтроль с Испанией из-за мигрантов в Сеуте
Границы переведены на паспортный контроль
Суд в Польше освободил из-под стражи обвиняемого в нападениях на российских оппозиционеров
Анатолий Блинов останется под полицейским надзором
The Telegraph: США и Израиль обсуждают сухопутную блокаду Ирана
Рассматривается вариант усиления экономического давления на Тегеран
Жанну Немцову арестовали заочно по делу о нежелательной организации
Вероятно, речь идёт о Фонде Бориса Немцова
Зеленский заявил о попытке покушения на командира корпуса "Хартия"
Сообщается, что Игорь Оболенский не пострадал
HRW обвинила "Африканский корпус" в гибели гражданских в Мали
Боевики не пострадали
The Guardian: в Киеве РФ атаковала завод американской компании
По производству беспилотников
Умерла Казимира Прунскене - бывший премьер-министр Литвы
Она возглавила правительство после принятия Акта о восстановлении независимости
Трамп не знает, предоставят ли США Украине лицензию на "Пэтриот"
По его словам, вопрос изучается
В Польше подтвердили, что на территории страны упала ракета РФ
Неясно, была ли она выпущена умышленно
Десятки тысяч мигрантов прорвались в испанский анклав Сеута
Силы безопасности не справились с ситуацией
Трамп заявил о достижении соглашения о "полном разоружении" ХАМАС
В ХАМАС это подтвердили, в Израиле пока нет
В Днепропетровской области при российском ударе погибли два человека
Под Харьковом атакован почтовый терминал
Жителя Набережных Челнов приговорили к 21 году колонии по делу о сборе данных для Украины об ОЭЗ "Алабуга" и заводе "Камаз"
Признал ли вину Сергей Вишняков — не сообщается
Дроны атаковали склады Wildberries под Волгоградом и в Татарстане
Также нанесён удар по НПЗ в Волгоградской области
Reuters: Казахстан ведет переговоры с Россией о переработке нефти
На фоне топливного кризиса в России из-за атак на НПЗ
Зеленский: Россия впервые за долгое время применила ракету из КНДР
Удар был нанесен по поселку Радушное
IIHF не допустила российских хоккеистов на ЧМ-2027
Аналогичное решение принято в отношении белорусских спорстменов
Morocco's King Mohammed VI marks 27th anniversary of accession to throne
A long list of world leaders, heads of state, and governors sent congratulatory messages to him.
Residents of Spanish enclave of Ceuta angered by mass influx of migrants
The border has now been reinforced and tens of thousands of people have since reportedly returned to Morocco voluntarily.
Algeria bus crash kills at least 27 and wounding dozens more
Tragedy struck Algeria Friday morning after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine near the coastal town of Boumerdes, east of Algiers.
Campaigners demand sanctuary for Johannesburg Zoo elephants
Behind the fences of Johannesburg Zoo, three elephants are at the centre of a growing legal battle. Animal welfare campaigners say captivity is no place for them and are asking the courts to order their transfer to a rewilding sanctuary.
Kenya: Fifteen elephants found dead of suspected pesticide poisoning
Initial investigations suggest they died after ingesting pesticides used on nearby tomato farms.
United Nations calls for an end to crackdown on civic freedoms in Uganda
Its human rights office says restrictions on civil liberties are creating fear among opposition supporters, journalists, activists, and civil society groups.
Mali: HRW accuses Russian paramilitaries of killing 8 civilians
Russian paramilitaries from Africa Corps, which is supporting Mali in its fight against insurgents, killed eight civilians, including three children, in June airstrikes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report Friday.
Ghana forecasts 16% fall in cocoa production following bad weather and disease
Ghana is warning of a sharp drop in cocoa production next season, with output expected to fall by at least 16 percent.
Oprah Winfrey to close South African girls' school, expand scholarship
Oprah Winfrey will close the prestigious girls' school she founded in South Africa after the 2027 academic year, marking the end of nearly two decades of campus-based education.
IMF completes reviews in Egypt unlocking $1.8 billion
The prime minister has welcomed the news, saying it is a renewed vote of confidence in the country's economic reform programme.
Asia’s soccer body joins opposition to Infantino’s plan for private investors
Asia’s soccer body joined opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup and said Friday FIFA must urgently review its management style.
Spain and Morocco reinforce border after tens of thousands cross into Ceuta
Officials estimate that more than 49,000 people crossed between Morocco and Ceuta in a 24-hour period.
UK sees record day for Channel migrant crossings piling pressure on government
Britain has recorded its busiest day of migrant crossings this year, with 752 people arriving in small boats across the English Channel in just 24 hours.
Analysts believe US-Iran war at critical point with potential for further escalation
Analysts say the U.S.-Iran war is at a critical point with the potential for further escalation, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes resumes and hopes for a quick end to the five-month conflict fade
Voter registration opens as Haiti eyes december polls
Haiti has launched voter registration ahead of December's elections, the country's first in a decade. Ten registration centres have opened across generally secure areas of Port au Prince, as hopeful voters begin signing up in a key step toward restoring democratic rule.
Hamas agrees to completely disarm in plan including Israeli withdrawal
Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to end the war with Israel, that includes it handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Activists in Kenya demand release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye
Activists gathered in Kenya's capital of Nairobi on Thursday to demand the release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, a day after he collapsed in court in Kampala
Egyptian PM announces investigation after Damietta port drone attack
Egypt's Prime Minister said Thursday that the country would now be examining the remains of a drone that attacked two vessels at the Egyptian port of Damietta on Wednesday.
Tyla drops Nigeria tour date after xenophobia backlash
Following growing criticism across social media linked to South Africa's anti migrants attacks,, South African music star Tyla has removed Nigeria from the list of destinations on her upcoming A*Pop World Tour.
Liberian authorities burn $336 million in cocaine implicating senior police officials
Liberian law enforcement agents burned some 4.2 metric tons of cocaine worth about $336 million on Thursday, days after authorities announced the country’s largest-ever drug seizure and implicated senior police officials in the trafficking operation.
Several drown as hundreds of migrants rush to Spain's Ceuta from Morocco
Hundreds of people were converging on Morocco's northern town of Fnideq on Thursday evening, following rumours that the border with Spain's Ceuta had opened, according to an AFP journalist
S.Africa pushes Africa migration talks after xenophobic violence
Pretoria called Thursday for an Africa-wide conference to address migration on the continent after weeks of deadly anti-migrant violence and tensions over undocumented foreign workers in South Africa
UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments if plan to sell World Cup stake goes ahead
Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product and is 'not for sale'.
Ghana's government backs extending presidential term from four to five years
Other recommendations accepted by the government include extending Parliament’s tenure to match the new presidential term.
George Clooney evacuates French estate as wildfires rage
Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, have evacuated their French estate as fast-moving wildfires continue to sweep across southern France.
Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV
It accuses the French satellite television service of failing to comply with an obligation to provide free access to Burkinabe TV.
Sudan farmers struggle as Iran conflict drives costs higher
Thousands of miles from the fighting, Sudanese farmers are feeling the impact of the war in Iran, as rising fuel and fertilizer costs threaten food production in a country already facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
Ceuta calls for emergency as thousands of migrants cross
Authorities in Ceuta asked the government in Madrid to declare a national emergency and requested army intervention, as thousands crossed into the tiny Spanish territory on Thursday.
AI-generated Africa map blunder overshadows U.S. presentation at global AIDS conference
A U.S. State Department presentation at a major global health conference has sparked criticism after an AI-generated map of Africa wrongly labelled every country on the continent.
Kenya restores electricity after major power outage
Power has been restored to several parts of Kenya after a widespread blackout left large areas without electricity overnight.
South Sudan's president dismisses central bank governor
The removal of Johnny Ohisa comes as Salva Kiir makes sweeping changes in the senior ranks of his government.
The US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution
The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for any quick resolution.
Amnesty calls for war crimes probe after killing of at least 19 Malian soldiers
Amnesty International is calling for a war crimes investigation after at least 19 Malian soldiers were allegedly executed despite surrendering.
Egypt confirms unidentified drone caused fire at Mediterranean port
While energy facilities in the region have been hit since the start of the US and Israel's war on Iran, its the first time Egypt has come under attack.
Zambia: Economic test looms for next administration [Business Africa]
Zambia has managed to stabilize its economy after becoming the first sovereign to default on its debt obligations during the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to unlock growth amid risks, tough policy choices await the next administration
Nigeria dismantles meth lab as Mexican cartels push into country
Meth seizures and raids on labs in Nigeria have been on the rise since around 2011, according to a 2019 report from the Institute for Security Studies, as Latin American specialists exported their expertise to the country
Nigeria deports pangolin scales trafficker to China
Nigerian police on Wednesday said they had arrested and deported a Chinese man who had trafficked 12 tonnes of pangolin scales to China.
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in intensive care: wife
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been hospitalized and is unconscious after he collapsed during a courtroom session of his treason trial, according to his wife and others who are urging authorities to set him free after repeated bail denials.
Name headache for Cape Verde's Vozinha at Colo Colo
Regulations from the Chile's professional football body require players to use their surname. This means that Vozinha — whose real name is Josimar José Évora Dias — would not be allowed to use the nickname that made him famous around the world
Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta
Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta at the country’s northern tip, overwhelming border security, local authorities said Wednesday.
Ebola worsening food insecurity in eastern Congo, UN agency chief warns
The measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on supplying weapons and military equipment to them.
Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
DR Congo: Opposition fury as Tshisekedi edges closer to third term
DR Congo opposition politicians, members of the opposition coalition nicknamed "C64", rejected the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the referendum law, which could see President Felix Tshisekedi run for a third term after a referendum
United Nations extends sanctions against armed groups in Central African Republic
The measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on supplying weapons and military equipment to them.
DR Congo: Some Kinshasa residents support controversial referendum law
The opposition has denounced the ruling saying it gives President Félix Tshisekedi the green light to seek a third term in office.
DR Congo says militia linked to Rwanda's genocide agree to surrender
The disarmament of the FDLR is a key step towards implementing a United States-brokered peace deal between Kinshasa and Kigali.
Iran war paralyses neighbouring Iraq's crucial Umm Qasr port
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has prevented commercial vessels from reaching the port, one of Iraq's main trade terminals and its only deep-water gateway.
First person vaccinated during trial of new Ebola jab
A volunteer was injected on Friday with the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Oxford University said.
Kenyan security officers killed in suspected Al-Shabaab border ambush
Kenyan Security Officers Killed in Suspected Al-Shabaab Border Ambush
Equatorial Guinea man warns of Russian recruitment trap
Ukraine estimates that nearly 1,800 Africans have been enlisted by Russian forces to fight on the frontline of the war.
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