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Five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party
Hampshire Police believes an unknown group gained entry to the party at an address in Chandler's Ford.

Nine killed as small jet crashes on Florida street
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the crash, which happened near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, as a "horrific tragedy".

Iran killed her teenage daughter - now she is facing up to the regime
Samira's 16-year-old daughter Sevda was shot dead as they took part in mass protests in January.

How a Democrat in Michigan rocked the party days before the US midterms
BBC's Nada Tawfik visited Detroit, Michigan where the party spat unfolded.

Democrats have high hopes for midterms, but polls have let them down before
Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee.

Antonelli becomes youngest world champion as Verstappen wins in Mexico
Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history as Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix.

A&E warning system to flag sick children deteriorating quickly
The initiative, in England, will help busy staff identify children who are deteriorating quickly as they wait for emergency care.

King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology
King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.

Binance users withdraw $3.6bn after record crypto hack
The exchange froze transactions in the wake of the incident, which impacted $6.3bn worth of digital assets.

After a 28-year trek around the world, homebound Karl Bushby crosses the Humber Bridge
The British adventurer is due to complete his 31,000-mile challenge in Hull on Monday.

Thousands of jobs at Virgin Media O2 to be cut
The broadband provider has not finalised the number of roles to be axed but it will likely be a sizeable chunk of its workforce, the BBC understands.

Don't get caught out by new Buy Now Pay Later rules
New affordability checks mean you could be blocked from using Buy Now Pay Later but here are ways to avoid it.

Watch: King Charles III caught in torrential downpour at Antigua and Barbuda parade
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were standing in an open-air stadium when the rain came on.

The Papers: 'A family's pain' and 'EU students in return for trade'
The parents of Henry Nowak speaking for the first time about the moment they learnt he had been murdered leads Monday's Daily Mirror.

Nowak family tell of 'unbelievable pain' of seeing footage of dying son handcuffed
His family describe the night police told them of his death, and watching him being handcuffed.

No more washing up: Airbnb's new house rules divide hosts and guests
Airbnb hosts must stop asking guests to wash-up or take out bins under rules coming into force in November.

A simple guide to the midterms
US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

What's at stake for Trump in the US midterms?
Anthony Zurcher explains how the results of the midterm elections could reshape the rest of Trump's presidency.

Trump makes fevered campaign push in final weekend before election
The US president rallied in states that Republicans previously won - showcasing how tight Tuesday's elections could be in determining control of Congress.

‘My vote still matters’ - Americans weigh in on the power of their ballot
The BBC asked voters from across the United States what voting means to them and whether they think it matters in the midterm elections.

Tributes to 'inspirational' Olympian Ciara Mageean after death at 34
The former European 1500m champion had bowel cancer and died just three weeks after marrying her partner.

France launches attempted murder investigation after petrol bomb thrown at police
There were hundreds of arrests as protesters took to the streets in cities across France for the third weekend in a row.

China state broadcaster pulls La Liga matches following Mbappé joke
China Media Group, which acknowledged Mbappé's apology, has not said how long the blackout will last.

University of Cambridge scientist among those who died in Spanish train crash
Marta Shahbazi was an "inspiring, talented and passionate scientist", says the laboratory where she worked.

Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire ends
A rare humanitarian ceasefire allowed civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.

Senator Chris Murphy expected to make full recovery after stroke
The Connecticut Democrat had been campaigning around the country for Democrats on the ballot this midterm election.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals say
Five officers from the Hamas-run police have been killed in Khan Younis and three people, including a child, killed in Gaza City, officials say.

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How Antonelli 'blew everyone away' to make Formula 1 history
Kimi Antonelli seems destined for Formula 1 greatness after winning his first world title, writes Andrew Benson.

'We've got big problems' - Hamilton says Ferrari need 'serious talks'
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari need "some serious talks behind closed doors" after fighting between their two drivers in Mexico.

Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who became world champion
Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he developed to become the F1 champion at the age of 20.

I'll tell my players to dive in future - Iraola
Andoni Iraola says that he will tell his players to go down in future after Liverpool were denied a penalty in Sunday's defeat by Arsenal.

From Fleetwood embarrassment to 'magical' Anfield win 14 years in making
Arsenal bounce back from the low of defeat at League Two Fleetwood to secure their first win in 14 years at Anfield - and open up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Were Arsenal 'lucky' not to concede penalty at Liverpool?
BBC Sport's Kelly Cates, Danny Murphy and Micah Richards discuss Liverpool's denied penalty claim for a pull on Alexander Isak's shirt by Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber and whether the Reds can feel hard done by.

How Dart revived career with help of Wimbledon champion
Britain's Harriet Dart knows people doubted whether she would ever win a WTA title, but says the belief of her coach Marion Bartoli helped achieve the best week of her career.

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Write-In Ralph: South Carolina Republicans challenge Trump’s Senate pick
As Trump supports Senator Darline Graham, one conservative group is rallying around someone else.

Bulgaria has its first elected female president
Iliana Iotova has won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff, becoming the country’s first elected female president.

Trump leans into Islamophobia and conspiracy in last-ditch campaign rallies
Trump attacks Muslim politicians Abdul El-Sayed and Ilhan Omar in his two last rallies on the campaign trail.

US midterms: What to know about independent voters and candidates
Despite a record number of independents, third-party candidates and voters struggle to penetrate the two-party system.

Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula One’s youngest world champion in Mexico City
Italian wonderkid wins drivers' championship at 20 years and 68 days, finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Muhammad Ali’s daughter and grandson endorse El-Sayed
Daughter of the late champion boxer Muhammad Ali, and her son, have endorsed Abdul El-Sayed’s runs for the US Senate

El-Sayed dismisses Stevens’ backing of Republican Senate candidate
El-Sayed dismisses Stevens’ backing of Republican Senate candidate

Russia, Ukraine air raid alert apps hit by cyberattacks after truce ends
Ukrainian users receive fake warnings of nuclear threats, while Moscow reports 'false information' on its app.

Tens of thousands build 108 Buddhist stupas for Bhutan ‘mindfulness’ city
Bhutan is building a 'mindfulness' city to drive economic growth and persuade more young people to stay.

Trump invites Michigan Democrat Stevens to join the Republican Party
US President Donald Trump praised Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens for endorsing Republican Mike Rogers.

Nine die in ‘cataclysmic’ Florida business jet crash
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis tells reporters there appeared to be no casualties on the ground.

Israeli officials say results stand as Netanyahu claims election ‘stolen’
Election body says deadlocked result won't be undermined even if foreign interference claims are found to be true.

Bollywood star greets fans in bulletproof glass after bomb threat
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan had greeted fans from a bulletproof enclosure outside his residence in Mumbai.

Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump again says conflict to end soon
US president warns Iran to make a deal, as IRGC says two tankers have hit mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

Nine people dead after Learjet crashes in Florida
A private jet travelling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas crashed in Greenacres, near West Palm Beach, Florida.

Why governors’ races are important in the 2026 US midterms
Historic turnover in this election will allow dozens of states to vote on significant changes in leadership.

UN warns of security risks in Western Sahara as peacekeeping mission ends
The mission, known as MINURSO, has been in place in the disputed region since a ceasefire in 1991.

High-ranking US Democratic senator suffers stroke
Senator Chris Murphy, a fierce Trump critic who is not up for re-election in the midterms, is 'alert' after a stroke.

Kherson braces for return of war as localised Russia-Ukraine truce ends
Moscow and Kyiv continue strikes elsewhere, but no reported violations in Kherson region during the six-day ceasefire.

Democrat Haley Stevens heckled as she backs El-Sayed rival
US Democrat Haley Stevens from Michigan was heckled as a ‘traitor’, after endorsing Republican Mike Rogers.

Thousands displaced from Hebron as Israel carries on siege
Almost 5,000 people have been displaced as a result of Israel’s military siege on the city of Hebron in the West Bank.

Carney signals progress on Canada-US trade deal talks as midterms loom
Canadian PM Mark Carney announces progress in Canada-US trade deal talks ahead of Tuesday's US midterm elections.

Why did Democrat Haley Stevens just endorse a Republican for US Senate?
Stevens’s endorsement of Mike Rogers comes after a bitter dispute with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.

Al Jazeera Director General hails 30 years of groundbreaking news
Al Jazeera has marked 30 years since its first broadcast in 1996, with a ceremony in Doha attended by Qatar’s Emir.

Initial results indicate victory for Iotova in Bulgarian presidential vote
Acting President Iotova would become nation’s first elected female head of state if official results confirm her win.

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Chinese president, Sultan of Oman attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents ...

China's draft cross-border anti-corruption law challenges perceptions of impunity overseas: expert
A draft law on combating cross-border corruption is set to be submitted for a second reading at the 25th session ...

Tajikistan-China cooperation under BRI, SCO boosts regional development, says expert
Closer cooperation between Tajikistan and China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will ...

China's logistics sees improved performance as industrial upgrades support growth
China's logistics demand maintained steady growth in the first three quarters of the year, supported by industrial upgrading and resilient ...

'The Quad is not an anti-China coalition' – The US should walk the talk: Global Times editorial

Africa's Olympic debut, with China-Africa cooperation setting the stage
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GT Voice: China's memory chipmakers may lead game of innovation
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Botswana, Chinese officials pledge closer cooperation at friendship event
Officials from Botswana and China have pledged to strengthen friendship and deepen cooperation to translate the important consensus reached by the two heads of state into tangible benefits for both peoples. Delivering a keynote address at the Botswana-China Friendship Evening event held on Saturday at ...

Hong Kong police, corporate partners team up anti-scam livestreams for mainland students
Chinese tech firm gives employees gold keyboard keycaps for fifth straight year

Chinese tech firm gives employees gold keyboard keycaps for fifth straight year
Hong Kong police, corporate partners team up anti-scam livestreams for mainland students

Deliveryman chases his poetic dream
Wang Jibing and his wife arrange goods at their family-run small store in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 8, 2026. Born in 1969 in east China's Jiangsu Province, ... Drone light show marking 77th founding anniversary of PLA Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China A drone light show is staged as the opening event of a series of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, ... China-Egypt joint faculty of postgraduate studies holds 1st opening ceremony The Benha-Wuhan Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, jointly established by China's Wuhan University and Egypt's Benha University, held its first opening ceremony at Benha University on Saturday. Lu ...

Drone light show marking 77th founding anniversary of PLA Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China
Deliveryman chases his poetic dream Wang Jibing and his wife arrange goods at their family-run small store in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 8, 2026. Born in 1969 in east China's Jiangsu Province, ... A drone light show is staged as the opening event of a series of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, ... China-Egypt joint faculty of postgraduate studies holds 1st opening ceremony The Benha-Wuhan Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, jointly established by China's Wuhan University and Egypt's Benha University, held its first opening ceremony at Benha University on Saturday. Lu ...

China-Egypt joint faculty of postgraduate studies holds 1st opening ceremony
Deliveryman chases his poetic dream Wang Jibing and his wife arrange goods at their family-run small store in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 8, 2026. Born in 1969 in east China's Jiangsu Province, ... Drone light show marking 77th founding anniversary of PLA Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China A drone light show is staged as the opening event of a series of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, ... The Benha-Wuhan Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, jointly established by China's Wuhan University and Egypt's Benha University, held its first opening ceremony at Benha University on Saturday. Lu ...

Chinese ship-owner CMES holds vessel-naming ceremony in South Korea, advancing the two countries' shipbuilding cooperation
DeepSeek unveils 'Super-agent' design to handle multiple tasks in parallel and improve efficiency

DeepSeek unveils 'Super-agent' design to handle multiple tasks in parallel and improve efficiency
Chinese ship-owner CMES holds vessel-naming ceremony in South Korea, advancing the two countries' shipbuilding cooperation

China's gold jewelry sales pick up as prices fall; consumption shifts to daily wear, emotional purchase
China's gold jewelry sales have grown noticeably recently, with small gold items such as rings weighing about 5 grams proving particularly popular, CCTV News reported on Saturday. This comes as domestic brand gold jewelry prices have fallen in tandem with the decline in international gold prices, with some ...

Humanoid robot traffic police on duty at 2026 Hangzhou Marathon
A new type of traffic police officer appeared at the 2026 Hangzhou Marathon on Sunday, as traffic and security humanoid robots developed by Hangzhou-based DEEP Robotics and local traffic authorities ... Construction starts on Phase III of Haiyang Nuclear Power Complex The nuclear island of Unit 5 at the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant in Haiyang, East China's Shandong Province started construction on Saturday, marking the beginning of Phase III of the ... China, Norway sign seafood trade protocol to expand market access, boost bilateral cooperation China and Norway have signed a new protocol to expand market access for Norwegian wild-caught seafood, marking another step forward in bilateral trade cooperation and creating fresh opportunities for Norwegian ...

Construction starts on Phase III of Haiyang Nuclear Power Complex
Humanoid robot traffic police on duty at 2026 Hangzhou Marathon A new type of traffic police officer appeared at the 2026 Hangzhou Marathon on Sunday, as traffic and security humanoid robots developed by Hangzhou-based DEEP Robotics and local traffic authorities ... The nuclear island of Unit 5 at the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant in Haiyang, East China's Shandong Province started construction on Saturday, marking the beginning of Phase III of the ... China, Norway sign seafood trade protocol to expand market access, boost bilateral cooperation China and Norway have signed a new protocol to expand market access for Norwegian wild-caught seafood, marking another step forward in bilateral trade cooperation and creating fresh opportunities for Norwegian ...

China, Norway sign seafood trade protocol to expand market access, boost bilateral cooperation
Humanoid robot traffic police on duty at 2026 Hangzhou Marathon A new type of traffic police officer appeared at the 2026 Hangzhou Marathon on Sunday, as traffic and security humanoid robots developed by Hangzhou-based DEEP Robotics and local traffic authorities ... Construction starts on Phase III of Haiyang Nuclear Power Complex The nuclear island of Unit 5 at the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant in Haiyang, East China's Shandong Province started construction on Saturday, marking the beginning of Phase III of the ... China and Norway have signed a new protocol to expand market access for Norwegian wild-caught seafood, marking another step forward in bilateral trade cooperation and creating fresh opportunities for Norwegian ...

Mercedes' Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion at 20
Mercedes' Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula One drivers' world championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix early Sunday, becoming the youngest world champion in the sport's history ... Halloween-themed sausage dog walk held in London A costumed dachshund (sausage dog) takes part in a Halloween-themed sausage dog walk in Hyde Park's Kensington Gardens in London, Britain, Nov. 1, 2026. Former Chinese diplomat turns observations overseas into fiction 'A Bacchanal Land' Bacchanal does not exist. It is an archipelago of writer Lu Shan's invention, and its full name is the Happy Islands of Bacchanal. In it, a former fashion model named ...

Halloween-themed sausage dog walk held in London
Mercedes' Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion at 20 Mercedes' Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula One drivers' world championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix early Sunday, becoming the youngest world champion in the sport's history ... A costumed dachshund (sausage dog) takes part in a Halloween-themed sausage dog walk in Hyde Park's Kensington Gardens in London, Britain, Nov. 1, 2026. Former Chinese diplomat turns observations overseas into fiction 'A Bacchanal Land' Bacchanal does not exist. It is an archipelago of writer Lu Shan's invention, and its full name is the Happy Islands of Bacchanal. In it, a former fashion model named ...

Former Chinese diplomat turns observations overseas into fiction 'A Bacchanal Land'
Mercedes' Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion at 20 Mercedes' Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula One drivers' world championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix early Sunday, becoming the youngest world champion in the sport's history ... Halloween-themed sausage dog walk held in London A costumed dachshund (sausage dog) takes part in a Halloween-themed sausage dog walk in Hyde Park's Kensington Gardens in London, Britain, Nov. 1, 2026. Bacchanal does not exist. It is an archipelago of writer Lu Shan's invention, and its full name is the Happy Islands of Bacchanal. In it, a former fashion model named ...

Newspaper opens window for China and Saudi Arabia to see each other
A historic media milestone has been reached: a Chinese-language page run in a Saudi newspaper, possibly the first of its kind worldwide.

Weihai, East China's coastal city, reveals how the Yellow Sea shapes life
Chinese and Elon Musk-linked AI films stumble at box office and with critics, exposing storytelling gap

Chinese and Elon Musk-linked AI films stumble at box office and with critics, exposing storytelling gap
Weihai, East China's coastal city, reveals how the Yellow Sea shapes life

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На президентских выборах в Болгарии побеждает Илияна Йотова
Она выступает за диалог с Москвой и против военной помощи Украине

Трамп: "Если демократы победят, я стану Мистером Вето"
Промежуточные выборы в Конгресс состоятся 3 ноября

Близкие отрицают, что задержанный в Польше россиянин мог шпионить
Они утверждают, что фотографирование поездов – его многолетнее хобби

Россия больше не будет привлекать к войне наёмников из Ганы
Договорённость об этом была достигнута на саммите "Россия – Африка"

В Нижегородской области введены ограничения на продажу бензина
После атаки БПЛА на НПЗ в Кстове

По делу об угрозе теракта в Царицыне задержан подросток
Музей и парк вечером 31 октября были закрыты полицией

Во Франции и Германии – массовые протесты. Сотни задержанных
Демонстранты выступают против роста стоимости жизни

Криптобиржа Binance восстановила работу после хакерского взлома
ФБР обвинило хакеров из КНДР

Полиция Швеции провела рейд на судне, связанном с Россией
Суда компании ранее проверяли из-за появления БПЛА в Европе

В Москве полиция провела рейд в свингер-клубе на вечере в честь Хэллоуина
Посетителей уложили лицом в пол, но нарушений не обнаружили

Хакеры атаковали сайт Росстата и оставили сообщение на белорусском языке
Группировка Silent Crow заявила об уничтожении внутренней IT-инфраструктуры службы

Россия запустила по Украине больше 400 беспилотников
В Киеве и Днепропетровской области произошли отключения света

Дроны атаковали НПЗ "Лукойла" в Нижегородской области
Власти подтвердили значительные повреждения предприятия в Кстовском районе

Премьер Польши Туск обвинил Россию в поддержке его противников
В Польше продолжается политический кризис вокруг Конституционного трибунала

Аргентинский банк Galicia начал блокировать счета граждан России
Банк не сделал каких-либо объявлений или предупреждений

В городах Германии проходят демонстрации молодёжи
Собравшиеся обвиняют правительство в игнорировании проблем молодёжи

Посольство США предупредило о возможном теракте 31 октября в Москве
ФСБ подтвердила информацию

Эвакуированные жители Алешек вернулись в Украину
МИД РФ обвинил Украину в нарушении прекращения огня в Алешках

ВСУ: нанесен удар по заводу ракетного топлива в России
На карте NASA FIRMS есть отметка пожара на объекте южнее комбината "Каменский"

В районе аэропорта Шереметьево поднимается дым
Что именно горит, пока неизвестно

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Spain’s El Hierro grapples with rising migrant arrivals
Nearly 3,000 migrants have reached the island of El Hierro, in Spain’s Canary Islands, since the beginning of October. The small Atlantic island, home to around 11,000 people, is facing a sharp increase in arrivals along the Atlantic migration route.

In Lome, a soviet-era sport celebrates Togo-Russia ties
Sambo began in the USSR and takes its name from a Russian expression meaning "unarmed self-defense"

Hundreds march in Johannesburg to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride in South Africa
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Sandton on Saturday to celebrate South Africa’s Pride parade, one of Africa’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity

Africa suffering in 'strongmen' era: governance watchdog Mo Ibrahim
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation's latest report, finds broad progress on economic opportunity and human development over the past decade, but also steep declines in security, human rights and public participation

Migrants find shelter in Cyprus as EU slows admissions
Most migrants arrived from Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Cameroon, Congo, Syria and Burundi, according to center officials

Youth Olympics open in Senegal marking the first Olympic event in Africa
The Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions

Cape Verde president rallies supporters as campaigns kick off
Hundreds of Supporters of Cape Verde President Jose Maria Neves cheered him on at a rally in Sao Vicente, as campaigning in the country's presidential election kicked off on Saturday

Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government data on Saturday shows

2,000 Salvadoran troops take quarters in Haiti to help fight gangs
The deployment followed a gang attack on four Salvadoran members of the Gang Suppression Force who went missing

Senegal set for opening ceremony of Youth Olympic Games
About 2,700 young athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete through Nov. 13 in the capital, Dakar, the nearby city of Diamniadio and the beach resort of Saly

Tshisekedi seeks Putin's help against Rwanda-backed rebels
President Felix Tshisekedi said he "absolutely" wanted the help of Russia, a permanent UN Security Council member "in the search for peace" with Rwanda, during talks with Putin at the end of a Russia-Africa summit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gunfire heard across Ethiopia border as growing numbers flee into Kenya
Gunfire echoes across the Ethiopia-Kenya border in Moyale, as violence drives thousands to flee into Kenya. The clashes stem from a territorial dispute between Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regions.

Pakistan: Islamabad zoo introduces 'Coffee with Alpaca' attraction
Coffee with a side of alpacas? At a zoo near Islamabad, visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks while watching, feeding and petting the animals. The attraction features ten imported alpacas, a first for Pakistan according to the zoo.

Poor services and crime fuel voter frustration ahead of South Africa’s polls
South Africans head to the polls next week, with basic services, crime and unemployment among the key issues shaping the local elections.

First body recovered from Nairobi building collapse as 16 remain missing
A first body was recovered Friday from the rubble of an 18-storey building that collapsed a week ago in Nairobi, as 16 people remain missing.

Pix of the Day, 30th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 30th October, 2026 - Across the world

Ghanaian teenager, 15, shot dead near New York school
A 15-year-old boy originally from Ghana has died after being shot near his school in New York City, as police search for three teenagers in connection with the killing.

Czech Republic: Meerkats and cheetah cubs play with Halloween pumpkins
Halloween has arrived at Prague Zoo, where meerkats are exploring pumpkins stuffed with worms and cheetah cubs are discovering seasonal toys. Four days of activities will bring treats to 14 animal species.

Italy: Thousands protest rising living costs and defence spending in general strike
Thousands of protesters marched through Rome, Italy, on Friday, 30 October, during a general strike called by the left-wing Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) trade union.

Fuel shortages push Malawians into endless queues and rising costs
Fuel shortages and soaring petrol prices are putting daily life and businesses under severe pressure in Malawi. In the capital, Lilongwe, drivers and motorcycle taxi operators are spending hours, and sometimes days, in queues as they wait for scarce supplies.

Senegal gears up for a historic Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
IOC President Kirsty Coventry has toured the Youth Olympic Village in Dakar, just two days before the start of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

France and Chad resume military cooperation as they mend ties
The French army says two fighter jets and a transport aircraft will soon make a stopover in Chad where they will carry out "training activities".

Indonesia: nine orangutans rescued from wildfires return to the forest
Nine orangutans rescued from devastating wildfires in Indonesian Borneo have returned to the forest after weeks of rehabilitation. Among them are four mothers with their young, including three females expecting another baby.

King Charles’ visit to Guyana reignites calls for a British apology and reparations for slavery
King Charles the Third’s visit to Guyana is bringing renewed attention to Britain’s colonial past and growing calls for an apology over slavery.

US: flowers laid at Patrick Stewart's Hollywood star after his death
Flowers have been placed at Patrick Stewart's Hollywood Walk of Fame star following reports of the British actor's death at 86. Visitors gather in Los Angeles to remember his celebrated screen roles.

French publisher returns to Algiers book fair after two-year ban
Gallimard has been caught in legal battles over accusations that French-Algerian writer, Kamel Daoud, plagiarised a women's life in his novel 'Houris'.

Africa Cup of Nations to maintain 2-year cycle after CAF U-turn
The Africa Cup of Nations will maintain its two-year cycle after a U-turn from the Confederation of African Football. Earlier this month, CAF announced the Africa Nations League as a new biennial competition. It said AFCON would move to a four-year cycle.

US: Trump hands out sweets as Air Force One soars overhead
Donald and Melania Trump welcomed children in Halloween costumes to the White House on Thursday. The couple handed out sweets, posed for photographs and watched Air Force One fly overhead.

South Africa selects Durban as preferred candidate for Olympic bid
The SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee says, however, it will likely be a "multi-city" bid that would propose some events are held in other cities.

Haiti announces new election dates as El Salvador sends troops to rescue missing soldiers
Haiti’s government has announced new election dates as the armed gangs who terrorize the country continue to fight against Haitian police and soldiers, who are now backed by the recent arrival of more than 2,000 troops from El Salvador.

Durban to lead South Africa’s bid to bring Olympics to Africa
South Africa has selected Durban to lead its bid for the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympics, as the country seeks to become the first in Africa to host the Games.

Mexico: world's tallest Catrina unveiled for Día de Muertos in Mexico City
A 33.4-metre Catrina has broken a Guinness World Record in Mexico City. Towering over the Zócalo, the giant skeleton is surrounded by thousands of marigolds ahead of Day of the Dead celebrations.

Israel's final election results show no bloc has won a majority
As opposition politicians meet to explore options for a coalition, the PM has accused Arab-led parties of election fraud.

DR Congo: MSF celebrates Ebola patient discharges in Ituri province
Dancing and singing erupted at an Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo as the last patients were discharged. For the first time since May, the MSF-run facility has no confirmed cases under treatment, although the wider outbreak continues.

CAR tightens border checks as DR Congo's Ebola cases rise
With the virus in three Congolese regions bordering the country, the authorities have also launched awareness campaigns.

Ukraine: Russian strike kills two teenage girls in Chernihiv
A Russian strike on Chernihiv killed two 15-year-old girls and injured 25 people, local officials say. Meanwhile, a US-brokered ceasefire in southern Ukraine is allowing demining work aimed at opening humanitarian routes.

Spain: minute of silence for train crash victims as king visits hospital
Spain is mourning 69 people killed in a high-speed train collision near Toledo. As King Felipe VI visits a hospital treating the injured, rescuers continue searching the wreckage and a minute of silence is held at the crash site.

Cameroon families demand return of relatives from Ukraine
In Cameroon, the “Bring Back Our Sons and Brothers” collective organised a peaceful march on Wednesday, 28 October, to the Russian embassy. They are calling on Russia and the Cameroonian government to work together to dismantle networks recruiting Cameroonians clandestinely into the Russian army.

Libya’s central bank targeted in overnight raid raising fresh concerns
Libya's central bank on Thursday said unidentified individuals raided its headquarters in Tripoli, hours after parliament said it had accepted a request from its governor to resign.

No clear majority emerges as Israel counts final election votes
The Israeli Elections Committee continued counting votes on Thursday from envelopes cast by voters authorized to vote outside their assigned polling stations.

Cubans call for lifting of embargo, express hope for better lives
Cuban citizens expressed hope that the US will respond to the calls of the international community as soon as possible and voiced their wishes for better lives, after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution for the 34th consecutive time urging the US to end its embargo.

DRC: US sanctions on Rwanda draw mixed reactions in Goma
In Goma, some residents want to believe that this additional pressure could help break the deadlock. Michel Kamango hopes the sanctions will affect the parties concerned and help bring about a return to peace.