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Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Burnham was offering "more government control, more taxes and more politicians", as he addressed MPs for the first time as PM.

UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget
Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.

Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
The move will trigger a by-election to replace the former prime minister in his London constituency.

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

Flood chased me as I ran for 20 minutes, Nepal tunnel worker tells BBC
Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000.

Watch: Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father
Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.

Baby girl who died at Sheffield house was stabbed, police say
A baby girl who was pronounced dead at a property in Sheffield was stabbed, police confirm.

US launches more strikes on Iran as state media reports explosions
US Central Command accused Iran of targeting commercial shipping and American service members deployed in the region.

Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say
Most migrants have returned to neighbouring Morocco, but as many as 5,000 remain in the Spanish exclave.

Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctions
The UK's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged on Tuesday to introduce a "comprehensive reset" of policy on Israel.

Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources say
Jails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release scheme to free inmates.

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

Pistol in lake gives hope for case of British family killed in French Alps
Saad al-Hilli was shot dead with his wife and mother-in-law while holidaying in eastern France in September 2012.

Five takeaways from Burnham's Commons debut as PM
The prime minister's first appearance in Parliament comes more than six weeks after he entered No 10.

Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to find killer of his rival the Notorious B.I.G.?
Biggie Smalls was killed months after the murder of his rival Tupac Shakur, both drive-by shootings.

It's taken me a long time to process Olympics breaking experience, says Raygun
Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn - known as Raygun - tells BBC Sport about the aftermath of her extraordinary experience at the 2024 Olympics.

The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border
More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.

Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first Commons speech as PM
The PM pledges "more substantial change" during his first speech to MPs.

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked but judge asks them to keep trying
The Massachusetts mother is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023.

Family mourn 'deeply loved' girl killed in Middlesbrough fire
Valentina Foster's parents say their lives were changed forever by her "devastating loss".

'We'll find way to save Jodrell Bank,' Burnham says
Burnham said "there is no way that we can see its demise, and it won't happen under my Government".

Bus journeys in west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from Monday
First Minister John Swinney announced the move in his programme for government, alongside plans to cut health boards from 14 to two.

Summer 2026 was UK's hottest on record, Met Office says
Met Office figures show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.

Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".

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

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

Film adaptation of the hit stage musical, starring Ben Platt
High school misfit Evan lies to comfort a grieving mother - but will the truth come out?

Man City agree £125m fee for Chelsea's Fernandez
Manchester City agree to pay a British transfer record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Brughmans joins Liverpool in deal worth up to £30m
Liverpool have secured the signing of teenage goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans for the start of the 2027-28 season.

Superb England crush Ireland with record ODI chase
Maia Bouchier's stunning century helps England women seal their record one-day international chase of 282 to beat Ireland in the series opener.

Sunderland sign Spurs defender Danso on loan
Sunderland have signed Austria defender Kevin Danso from Tottenham on a loan deal until the end of the season.

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China’s Xi makes his first visit to Egypt in a decade
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo and was greeted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Israel’s multiple wars see finance, defence ministries clash over spending
Spiraling costs of Israel's conflicts deepen rift between finance and defense ministries ahead of budget decisions.

Hakainde Hichilema returns as Zambia’s president following disputed vote
Incumbent is inaugurated with his main rival in last month's election jailed and the courts shuttered.

Belgian mayor blocks club from hosting Israeli opponent in Europa League
Union Saint-Gilloise were to host Hapoel Beer-Sheva in Europa League, but Belgian mayor insists on different venue.

UN food agency cuts aid in West Bank amid funding crisis
UN food agency cuts aid in West Bank amid funding crisis

Health crisis looming as Gaza heads towards rainy season, warns WHO
Water quality in embattled Palestinian enclave already poor; flooding will exacerbate threat to health, says UN agency.

Vanuatu pushes France to accept ICJ jurisdiction in Pacific islands dispute
Vanuatu says French control of islands is relic of colonial past, as France’s far right uses case as a political weapon.

Nepal rescuers race to reach 900 missing hydropower workers
Rescuers in Nepal are prioritising the search for at least 900 workers missing from 12 hydropower projects.

Deep-sea search begins for 20 people missing in Cyprus ferry disaster
A deep-sea vessel from Turkiye joined the search on Tuesday for 20 people missing for two days.

US health authorities contradict state officials on measles-related deaths
Clash with Pennsylvania comes as US records highest number of measles cases in decades.

The US military began striking targets in Iran, CENTCOM says
The US military said it has begun striking targets in Iran.

John Ternus succeeds Tim Cook as Apple CEO after 15 years
Apple gears up for innovation under Ternus before a new product launch event that could include foldable phones.

Pitso Mosimane appointed by South Africa ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Pitso Mosimane replaces Hugo Broos as manager of the South Africa national football team following World Cup exit.

China’s Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, amid regional turmoil
Chinese President Xi visits Egypt to deepen economic ties and align strategies amid Middle East crises.

Ousted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit domestic politics
Departed Labour Party leader now plans to focus on international affairs.

Iran promises to respond to new wave of US strikes despite Trump’s threats
Trump says the US attacks were 'large and powerful' and warns that Iran would be hit 'much harder' if it retaliates.

Destroyed desalination plant worsens Gaza’s drinking water crisis
After a newly built desalination plant was destroyed, displaced families in northern Gaza struggle to find clean water.

Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport
Findings announced as European countries report an increase in sabotage attacks and attempts that they blame on Russia.

UK Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank
UK Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank

‘No one else like him’: Argentinians rally for Lionel Messi
Residents of Buenos Aires say they will miss the football legend who won the 2022 World Cup for Argentina.

Iran and Russia vow to stand against US ‘unilateralism’
Iranian President Pezeshkian thanked Putin for Moscow’s support, vowing to resist US 'unilateralism'.

Six days of Russian strikes push Kyiv residents to consider leaving
Russia has launched strikes almost continuously on Kyiv and surrounding areas for six straight days.

Bank of America VP identified as victim in Times Square stabbing
Erin Piacenti identified as one of two victims in daytime stabbing on New York City thoroughfare.

Mansouri rocked by Israeli strikes as residents flee again
A large explosion shook Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Tuesday amid renewed Israeli airstrikes

Photos: Nepal begins burying flood victims in mass graves
The Hindu rituals of death, cremation, prayer and final farewell have been overwhelmed by the scale of the disaster.

Global Times

Xi puts forward four-point proposal at SCO Bishkek Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China sees the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a priority area for ...

Xi's visit to chart new course for China-Egypt ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday arrived in Cairo for a state visit to Egypt.

Additional emergency humanitarian aid supplies provided by China arrive in Nepal
emergency humanitarian aid supplies provided by the Chinese government departed from Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province on Tuesday ...

PLA Navy's Type 071 comprehensive landing ship joins commercial vessel rescue drills with escort taskforce in Somalian waters
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's 49th escort taskforce recently conducted an anti-piracy drill in waters off Somalia, and ...

Passing the baton of China-Egypt friendship from generation to generation: Global Times editorial

Is the Chinese market no longer the 'dream destination' for US companies?: Global Times editorial
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GT Voice: Misplaced priority on 'reducing China reliance' will be costly detour for EU
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SCO's 'contributions are seen as vital for shaping the multipolar world order': Kyrgyz scholar
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Chinese commercial space firm Galactic Energy's reusable Pallas-1 rocket makes successful maiden orbital flight
Chinese private rocket company Galactic Energy successfully launched its medium-to-large reusable liquid-propellant Pallas-1 carrier rocket on its maiden flight on Tuesday, marking a major expansion of the company's launch capabilities from small and medium-sized solid rockets into the reusable liquid-fueled rocket sector, the Global Times learned from the ...

Top cyber regulator warns AI risks including algorithms opacity, OpenClaw-like agent hijack
Cooperation between countries should help safeguard regional peace, stability: FM on US-NZ Cook Islands port plan

Cooperation between countries should help safeguard regional peace, stability: FM on US-NZ Cook Islands port plan
Top cyber regulator warns AI risks including algorithms opacity, OpenClaw-like agent hijack

Tiger keeper in NE China zoo suspended after kicking a cub; baby tiger in good condition: park
A tiger keeper at a zoo in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin Province, has been suspended after a video circulating online appeared to show him kicking a four-and-a-half-month-old tiger cub during ... China's second batch of disaster relief supplies for Nepal is expected to be shipped out starting Tuesday: FM In response to a question about what further support China plans to provide to disaster-hit Nepal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that providing emergency assistance to ... "Sea daughters" fight plastic pollution with love, business model As the sea glimmers under the first dawn light, a cluster of women in red vests spread out along the shoreline of Changtu, a small island in east China, harvesting ...

China's second batch of disaster relief supplies for Nepal is expected to be shipped out starting Tuesday: FM
Tiger keeper in NE China zoo suspended after kicking a cub; baby tiger in good condition: park A tiger keeper at a zoo in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin Province, has been suspended after a video circulating online appeared to show him kicking a four-and-a-half-month-old tiger cub during ... In response to a question about what further support China plans to provide to disaster-hit Nepal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that providing emergency assistance to ... "Sea daughters" fight plastic pollution with love, business model As the sea glimmers under the first dawn light, a cluster of women in red vests spread out along the shoreline of Changtu, a small island in east China, harvesting ...

"Sea daughters" fight plastic pollution with love, business model
Tiger keeper in NE China zoo suspended after kicking a cub; baby tiger in good condition: park A tiger keeper at a zoo in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin Province, has been suspended after a video circulating online appeared to show him kicking a four-and-a-half-month-old tiger cub during ... China's second batch of disaster relief supplies for Nepal is expected to be shipped out starting Tuesday: FM In response to a question about what further support China plans to provide to disaster-hit Nepal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that providing emergency assistance to ... As the sea glimmers under the first dawn light, a cluster of women in red vests spread out along the shoreline of Changtu, a small island in east China, harvesting ...

China scraps dividend‑tax exemption for foreign individuals, 'intended to deliver equal treatment for all market players'
China unveils guidelines for fair overseas competition and compliance in auto industry

China unveils guidelines for fair overseas competition and compliance in auto industry
China scraps dividend‑tax exemption for foreign individuals, 'intended to deliver equal treatment for all market players'

China-ASEAN trade up 24.7% in first 7 months to hit $744 billion, data shows ahead of 23rd CAEXPO in Guangxi
The 23rdChina-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) will be held in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, from September 17 to 21. Under the theme “CAFTA 3.0 Opportunities, Better Life”, the event will focus on free trade area development and regional high-quality growth, while showcasing new achievements in China-ASEAN economic ...

'Robot kindergarten' opens in Beijing, exploring self-learning beyond human-led training
A "robot kindergarten" opened in Beijing's Shijingshan district on Tuesday, exploring a different approach to robot training: instead of having humans demonstrate every task, researchers want robots to learn through ... Major Chinese smartphone makers raise prices as costs of memory chips, other components spike Major Chinese smartphone makers, including Huawei, Xiaomi and Honor, raised prices on selected models on Tuesday by between 200 yuan ($28) and 1,000 yuan, spanning flagship and mid-range devices, as ... China's installed solar power generating capacity surpasses coal power for the 1st time: National Energy Administration China's installed photovoltaic power generating capacity surpassed that of coal power for the first time, becoming the country's largest power source by installed capacity, the National Energy Administration (NEA) announced ...

Major Chinese smartphone makers raise prices as costs of memory chips, other components spike
'Robot kindergarten' opens in Beijing, exploring self-learning beyond human-led training A "robot kindergarten" opened in Beijing's Shijingshan district on Tuesday, exploring a different approach to robot training: instead of having humans demonstrate every task, researchers want robots to learn through ... Major Chinese smartphone makers, including Huawei, Xiaomi and Honor, raised prices on selected models on Tuesday by between 200 yuan ($28) and 1,000 yuan, spanning flagship and mid-range devices, as ... China's installed solar power generating capacity surpasses coal power for the 1st time: National Energy Administration China's installed photovoltaic power generating capacity surpassed that of coal power for the first time, becoming the country's largest power source by installed capacity, the National Energy Administration (NEA) announced ...

China's installed solar power generating capacity surpasses coal power for the 1st time: National Energy Administration
'Robot kindergarten' opens in Beijing, exploring self-learning beyond human-led training A "robot kindergarten" opened in Beijing's Shijingshan district on Tuesday, exploring a different approach to robot training: instead of having humans demonstrate every task, researchers want robots to learn through ... Major Chinese smartphone makers raise prices as costs of memory chips, other components spike Major Chinese smartphone makers, including Huawei, Xiaomi and Honor, raised prices on selected models on Tuesday by between 200 yuan ($28) and 1,000 yuan, spanning flagship and mid-range devices, as ... China's installed photovoltaic power generating capacity surpassed that of coal power for the first time, becoming the country's largest power source by installed capacity, the National Energy Administration (NEA) announced ...

China's summer movie season closes with $1.85 billion at box office, record screenings
China's 2026 summer movie season closed with box office revenue of 12.498 billion yuan ($1.75 billion), up 4.45 percent year-on-year, while cinema attendance reached 340 million, an increase of 5.86 ... Dog frisbee competition held in Warsaw, Poland A dog leaps to catch a flying disc during a dog frisbee competition in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 30, 2026. The event was held from Aug. 28 to 30 at Wilanow ... Drone light show illuminates China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges Hundreds of synchronized drones on Saturday night lit up the skies of Lusaka, the Zambian capital, to mark the China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges. The drone light show featured ...

Dog frisbee competition held in Warsaw, Poland
China's summer movie season closes with $1.85 billion at box office, record screenings China's 2026 summer movie season closed with box office revenue of 12.498 billion yuan ($1.75 billion), up 4.45 percent year-on-year, while cinema attendance reached 340 million, an increase of 5.86 ... A dog leaps to catch a flying disc during a dog frisbee competition in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 30, 2026. The event was held from Aug. 28 to 30 at Wilanow ... Drone light show illuminates China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges Hundreds of synchronized drones on Saturday night lit up the skies of Lusaka, the Zambian capital, to mark the China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges. The drone light show featured ...

Drone light show illuminates China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges
China's summer movie season closes with $1.85 billion at box office, record screenings China's 2026 summer movie season closed with box office revenue of 12.498 billion yuan ($1.75 billion), up 4.45 percent year-on-year, while cinema attendance reached 340 million, an increase of 5.86 ... Dog frisbee competition held in Warsaw, Poland A dog leaps to catch a flying disc during a dog frisbee competition in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 30, 2026. The event was held from Aug. 28 to 30 at Wilanow ... Hundreds of synchronized drones on Saturday night lit up the skies of Lusaka, the Zambian capital, to mark the China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges. The drone light show featured ...

At foot of the pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum offers new lens for China-Egypt civilizational exchange
Standing at the foot of the Giza Pyramids, the wind from the Nile sweeps across sand dunes that have stretched for thousands of years, reaching a modern museum that carries a new chapter for an ancient civilization: the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). On November 1, 2025, after ...

Record-breaking Chinese hurdler, 82, hopes to encourage more people to take up athletics
China-Egypt team uncovers important relics at 5,000-year-old Memphis archaeological site

China-Egypt team uncovers important relics at 5,000-year-old Memphis archaeological site
Record-breaking Chinese hurdler, 82, hopes to encourage people to take up athletics

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Прокуратура Польши считает пожар на оборонном заводе диверсией
Уже несколько предприятий в Евросоюзе, связанные с поставками военной продукции в Украину, стали объектами атак

Зеленский: "российское небо становится опасным"
Президент Украины призвал авиакомпании и иностранных послов учесть это

США нанесли новые удары по военным объектам в Иране
Трамп предостерег Тегеран от ответных действий

Пашинян впервые после переизбрания встретился с Путиным
Путин снова потребовал провести в Армении референдум

Германия обвинила Россию в попытке диверсии в аэропорту Лейпцига
МВД и МИД Германии возложили ответственность на Россию за попытку диверсии с использованием беспилотных летательных аппаратов в аэропорту Лейпцига 4 августа. Об этом представители министерств заявили на пресс-конференции 1 сентября. Министр иностранных дел Германии Йоханн Вадефуль заявил, что распорядится закрыть российское консульство в Бонне и Русский дом в Берлине в качестве ответной меры на диверсию в Лейпциге. Кроме того, россиянам ужесточат правила въезда в страну. Вадефуль уточнил,...

Главой Apple стал Джон Тернус. Тим Кук ушел в отставку
Кук возглавлял компанию с 2011 года

С партнера Ильи Трабера сняли обвинения в убийстве бизнесмена
Днем ранее стало известно о прекращении уголовного дела в отношении самого Трабера

В Германии неизвестные устроили диверсию на крупной электростанции
На объекте в Бранденбурге обнаружили самодельные взрывные устройства

Хакеры украли данные доноров проектов "Давайте" и "Ты не один"
Неизвестные взломали аккаунты сбора помощи украинцам "Давайте" и марафона помощи политзаключенным "Ты не один". Хакеры взломали кабинеты платежной системы Stripe и вытащили электронные адреса части доноров. "Давайте" и "Ты не один" разослали своим донорам сообщения о случившемся и опубликовали информацию на своих сайтах. Атака произошла 11 августа через интеграцию Stripe с сервисом WooCommerce, который проекты использовали для проведения онлайн-аукционов. "Давайте" сообщают, что взлом...

Казахстан тестирует систему разрешений на въезд для иностранцев
Разрешение выдается на цифровой платформе QazETA

В Черногории покончил с собой подозреваемый в убийствах россиянин
Михаила Шабунина заподозрили в тройном убийстве

Правозащитники вновь зафиксировали резкий рост числа дел о госизмене
Во втором квартале вынесены 162 приговора

ЕС готовит санкции против детских лагерей в России и КНДР
За вывоз украинских детей на неподконтрольные Киеву территории

В Латвии вступил в силу запрет на ввоз книг из России и Беларуси
Ограничения распространяются в том числе на игрушки

В Канске ученица седьмого класса попыталась ударить ножом учителя
Пострадали семь человек

Украинские дроны атаковали порт Усть-Луга в Ленобласти
Возможно, там повреждён нефтяной терминал

Россия массированно атаковала Украину. Есть погибшие
Под удар попали Киев, Киевская и Одесская области

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

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

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

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Senegal and IMF agree new $2.2 billion loan programme
Senegal has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a new $2.2 billion debt programme, the financial institution said on Tuesday. An earlier agreement was suspended in 2024 after the discovery of underreported debt.

Flights resume after Kenyan aviation workers call off strike
Kenyan aviation workers have called off a strike that paralysed the country's main international airport for two days, the civil aviation authority said Tuesday.

Madrid pledges €306 million in additional aid for Ceuta
Spain's government has approved more than 300 million euros in additional aid for its North African exclave of Ceuta. Madrid said the funding is aimed at supporting "all fronts" as it struggles to accommodate thousands of migrants who entered the territory last month.

Tunisia's President Saied hosts German FM, calls for 'balance' in EU ties
Tunisia's president Kais Saied welcomed Germany's Foreign Minister to Tunis on Monday for talks on ways to develop their partnership.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for a second term, Mundubile in jail
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term Tuesday with the main opposition leader, who was the runner-up in last month's elections, in jail on treason charges.

'Nobody will replace him': Argentina fans react to news of Messi's retirement
Football fans in Buenos Aires reacted with shock and sadness on Monday to the news that Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is retiring from international football.

Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur

Former French PM Edouard Balladur dies aged 97: family
Balladur, who was born in Turkey, served as President Francois Mitterrand's last prime minister from March 1993 to May 1995, carrying out several major privatisations of state companies, and unsuccessfully ran for the top job in 1995

South Africa airline causes uproar after daring stadium flyover
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, released a statement assuring the public that the events were planned and rehearsed beforehand, and that it was approved by the Civil Aviation Authority

Five Ebola survivors discharged as DRCongo’s case count breaks 6,000
Health workers and officials leading the Ebola response celebrated the five's discharge, with the head of the response coalition saying it was a "momentous day" and a "source of pride" for his team

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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