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Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.

UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology
British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes.

The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients
Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public?

Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years
Wong, 30, is among hundreds of Hongkongers detained under the controversial national security law.

Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years
Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.

Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever'
Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather.

British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo to be flown back to UK
The wider risk to the UK public from the deadly virus remains low, a government spokesperson says.

Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago

More asbestos found in Parliament, as MPs urged to get on with revamp
MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.

£200m taxpayer-funded trains sit barely used for three years
The final piece in a £2bn rail project is late, with less than half of the trains tested.

World record 51 red cards shown in Brazilian youth game
A world record of 43 players and eight members of staff were sent off during an under-20 championship match between Uberlandia and Mamore in Brazil.

Anthony Zurcher: Midterm carnage weakens Trump but he still wields power for now
Trump has given conflicting messages about how he might deal with Democrats in Congress after his party's resounding defeat.

Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly
From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.

Bowen: Trump's loss limits powers at home, but it will likely be different abroad
After bruising midterm results, President Trump will want to show he can still shake the world, the BBC's international editor writes.

What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress
Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.

How voter shifts in Texas helped elect a Democratic senator and governor
The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the state's long track record of voting Republican and what was different in this year's election.

Would you take a test to see if your life will be cut short? I did - and it changed me
Laura Sides faced a dilemma of whether to find out if she would inherit her father's condition.

Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react?
The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?

The Papers: 'Crushing midterm rebuke' and 'Trumped'
The Democrats sweep in the US midterm elections is the focus of Thursday's papers.

Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau
The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.

Surreal moment Tarantino and Kylie Minogue came to my hometown to star in my new film
A Hollywood giant and singing superstars caused a stir after arriving in a Welsh seaside town.

Police in Scotland to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder
As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed in the biggest Police Scotland operation since last year's visit by President Trump.

Pope Leo hosts Bob Dylan at official residence in Rome
Pope Leo had previously quoted Dylan's work in the preface of a book warning against nuclear rearmament.

Mother and daughter die after suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
Authorities in British Columbia say evidence suggests an animal may have been involved in the women's deaths.

LIV Golf to wind down after backers withdraw support
LIV Golf is set to announce on Thursday it will wind down after a financing firm retracted its support.

Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.

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Another 'miracle' in Istanbul - but this one hurt Liverpool
Liverpool conceded "cheap" and "messy" goals in their defeat by Fenerbahce, says boss Andoni Iraola, as former Reds hero Dirk Kuyt celebrates a "miracle" in Istanbul.

LIV to wind down after backers withdraw support
LIV Golf is set to announce on Thursday it will wind down after a financing firm retracted its support.

Haaland scores winner as Man City beat Leipzig
Erling Haaland scores the winning goal as Manchester City overcome being pegged back twice to beat RB Leipzig 3-2 on match day four of the UEFA Champions League group phase.

Arsenal survive late Slavia scare for hard-fought win
Arsenal earn their third win from four in the Champions League as goals from Noni Madueke and Victor Gyokeres are too much for Slavia Prague, despite a valiant late fight from the hosts to get back into the game.

Al Jazeera

Israel’s opposition slams ‘toxic Netanyahu’ after Democrats win US Congress
Netanyahu's rivals say US midterm results show Israel 'cannot afford' to have the prime minister remain in office.

Zelenskyy hopes Democratic Congress will bring more US help for Ukraine
EU officials also urge new US Congress to step up pressure on Russia to end the four-and-a-half-year war.

Mamdani: ‘it’s morning again in America’ after blue wave
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fellow Democrats to ‘fulfill promises’ after sweeping wins.

Brazilian airport torn apart by violent storm
Dramatic footage captured the moment a powerful tornado struck Chapecó Airport in Santa Catarina, Brazil

Paraguay bank collapses with half of population’s savings
Protests have erupted across Paraguay after Ueno Bank was shut down in the middle of the night over a solvency crisis.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to ten years in jail
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, who became the global face of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement has been sentenced.

World record 53 red cards shown in Brazil football match
Referees have red-carded 53 players and staff after a massive brawl in an under-20s football match in Brazil.

Syria, Saudi Arabia sign defence cooperation deal, agree $403m in loans
Defence cooperation deal signed as Syria's President al-Sharaa visits Riyadh for the second time in less than a month.

What’s delaying the US Senate election results in Mississippi and Alaska?
Ranked-choice voting may decide Alaska's Senate outcome, while Mississippi's race hangs on a knife's edge.

Former Israeli generals help Palestinian olive farmers
A group of former Israeli military generals offered their help to Palestinian olive farmers in the occupied West Bank.

Vote counting underway in critical South Africa elections
Votes are being counted across South Africa after a record 29.2 million people registered to vote.

El Salvador’s Bukele touts military intervention in Haiti
Haitian police have found a vehicle used by four missing Salvadoran technicians as Salvadoran troops deploy to Haiti.

Election deniers lose races for governor in key US swing states
State leaders can hold significant sway over election administration, with implications for the 2028 presidential race.

Israel’s Herzog accepts vote results, opens talks on forming a government
Move deals blow to Netanyahu's efforts to discredit the elections, in which he and his allies lost their majority.

Africa’s richest man launches mega oil tank farm in Namibia
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched a fuel storage facility in Namibia to future-proof Southern Africa's supply.

Ohio’s voters tell Republicans: don’t take us for granted
Democrats flipped a Senate seat and recaptured the governor’s mansion in Ohio.

Democrats won Congress. But can they deliver on their promises?
Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more.

Historic firsts redraw US political map in 2026 midterm elections
The 2026 US midterms delivered a wave of historic firsts for women, Black, Muslim, gay and Native American politicians.

Iran war live: IRGC says two oil tankers and tugboat caught fire in Hormuz
Iran's IRGC says two tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after using an "unauthorised route".

Who gets to vote in the US?
Tati Abu King lost his voting rights after felony convictions.

Ethiopia expels 6 Sudan diplomats, orders closure of consulate, reports say
Move comes after Sudan lodged official complaints against Ethiopia, accusing Addis Ababa of supporting the RSF group.

Giant banner of Trump, Vance and Netanyahu burnt at Tehran rally
A giant banner depicting US President Donald Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was burnt in Tehran

Trump blames Iran war for midterms losses
President Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections

Democratic Socialists of America see record wins in US midterm elections
The left-wing movement has won support for its views on issues like the war in Gaza and universal healthcare.

Sudan factories struggle to restart after devastating wartime losses
War has left Sudanese workers jobless and consumers facing higher prices as factories struggle to reopen.

Global Times

9th China International Import Expo opens in Shanghai
The ninth edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened on Thursday in Shanghai. Running from ...

China's top diplomat calls for new 'golden decade' of Lancang-Mekong cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called on the six Lancang-Mekong countries to build on their fruitful cooperation in ...

China's highest-altitude ultra-supercritical coal-fired power unit starts operations, set to bolster grid stability
China's highest-altitude ultra-supercritical coal-fired electricity project began commercial operations on Thursday after its first generating unit completed a 168-hour trial ...

Chinese consulate warns Chinese nationals of arbitrary questioning, detention risks at Honolulu airport
A number of Chinese nationals arriving in the US through Daniel K. Inouye International Airport have been subjected to arbitrary ...

When Singles' Day shoppers start stocking up on AI tokens, the time has changed: Global Times editorial

The Democrats have won, but Europe shouldn't rush to pop the champagne
Global Times

GT Voice: Why resisting US pressure matters for South Korean chipmakers
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464 Chinese peacekeepers in Lebanon awarded UN medals of peace
A total of 464 peacekeepers of the 24th Chinese peacekeeping contingent to Lebanon were awarded UN medals of peace on Tuesday for their commitment to maintaining stability and peace in the south of the country. A medal parade ceremony was held at the Chinese peacekeepers' ...

Seeds of unity, prosperity take root in Xinjiang's Pomegranate Lane
China in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting of the Chinese, Russian and US leaders: Chinese FM

China in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting of the Chinese, Russian and US leaders: Chinese FM
Seeds of unity, prosperity take root in Xinjiang's Pomegranate Lane

7th World Media Summit delegates take cultural tour in Beijing
Attendees of the 7th World Media Summit visit Laoshe Teahouse in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 4, 2026. Delegates attending the 7th World Media Summit participated in a cultural tour ... Quake-affected students resume relocated schooling in Lhasa, China's Xizang Over a thousand students from two primary schools in Baqen County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, resumed classes at a school in Lhasa on Wednesday. A 7.0-magnitude ... Apple Weather App shows extreme temperatures for multiple Chinese cities, sparking widespread online discussion about 'bug' Early Wednesday morning, Chinese netizens reported a suspected bug in Apple's native Weather app, which incorrectly forecast extreme lows of -31 C degree to -32 C degree for November 13 ...

Quake-affected students resume relocated schooling in Lhasa, China's Xizang
7th World Media Summit delegates take cultural tour in Beijing Attendees of the 7th World Media Summit visit Laoshe Teahouse in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 4, 2026. Delegates attending the 7th World Media Summit participated in a cultural tour ... Over a thousand students from two primary schools in Baqen County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, resumed classes at a school in Lhasa on Wednesday. A 7.0-magnitude ... Apple Weather App shows extreme temperatures for multiple Chinese cities, sparking widespread online discussion about 'bug' Early Wednesday morning, Chinese netizens reported a suspected bug in Apple's native Weather app, which incorrectly forecast extreme lows of -31 C degree to -32 C degree for November 13 ...

Apple Weather App shows extreme temperatures for multiple Chinese cities, sparking widespread online discussion about 'bug'
7th World Media Summit delegates take cultural tour in Beijing Attendees of the 7th World Media Summit visit Laoshe Teahouse in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 4, 2026. Delegates attending the 7th World Media Summit participated in a cultural tour ... Quake-affected students resume relocated schooling in Lhasa, China's Xizang Over a thousand students from two primary schools in Baqen County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, resumed classes at a school in Lhasa on Wednesday. A 7.0-magnitude ... Early Wednesday morning, Chinese netizens reported a suspected bug in Apple's native Weather app, which incorrectly forecast extreme lows of -31 C degree to -32 C degree for November 13 ...

China to advance 400-km/h rail technology, expand network in 15th Five-Year Plan
China's gold bar, coin consumption jumps 26.3% to 445 tons in first three quarters: data

China's gold bar, coin consumption jumps 26.3% to 445 tons in first three quarters: data
China to advance 400-km/h rail technology, expand network in 15th Five-Year Plan

On Mount Tai, a tough test for China's robots
Carrying eggs, instant noodles and bottled water on their backs, robotic dogs began climbing Mount Tai in east China's Shandong Province on Monday, setting off at two-minute intervals on a challenging 3.9-kilometer route involving than 3,100 steps. The route took them along steep slopes ...

Unitree G1 robot's 'heatstroke' during Mount Taishan race sparks debate over humanoid endurance
A Unitree G1 humanoid robot being carried down Mount Taishan on a stretcher after overheating during a robot competition in East China's Shandong Province has drawn widespread attention online. Some ... China's daily AI token use surges to 140 trillion: Wuzhen blue book China's daily AI token use reached 140 trillion in March, according to a blue book released on Wednesday at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in East China's Zhejiang ... China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ...

China's daily AI token use surges to 140 trillion: Wuzhen blue book
Unitree G1 robot's 'heatstroke' during Mount Taishan race sparks debate over humanoid endurance A Unitree G1 humanoid robot being carried down Mount Taishan on a stretcher after overheating during a robot competition in East China's Shandong Province has drawn widespread attention online. Some ... China's daily AI token use reached 140 trillion in March, according to a blue book released on Wednesday at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in East China's Zhejiang ... China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ...

China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing
Unitree G1 robot's 'heatstroke' during Mount Taishan race sparks debate over humanoid endurance A Unitree G1 humanoid robot being carried down Mount Taishan on a stretcher after overheating during a robot competition in East China's Shandong Province has drawn widespread attention online. Some ... China's daily AI token use surges to 140 trillion: Wuzhen blue book China's daily AI token use reached 140 trillion in March, according to a blue book released on Wednesday at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in East China's Zhejiang ... China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ...

As AIGC voices become common, what remains uniquely human?
An AI-generated version of a familiar voice has been appearing across Chinese social media, promoting products, narrating short videos and lending its voice to content ranging from food advertisements to ... Autumn scenery at Yanqi Lake in Beijing Tourists enjoy the autumn scenery at Xishan boardwalk at Yanqi Lake in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026. ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ...

Autumn scenery at Yanqi Lake in Beijing
As AIGC voices become common, what remains uniquely human? An AI-generated version of a familiar voice has been appearing across Chinese social media, promoting products, narrating short videos and lending its voice to content ranging from food advertisements to ... Tourists enjoy the autumn scenery at Xishan boardwalk at Yanqi Lake in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026. ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ...

ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT
As AIGC voices become common, what remains uniquely human? An AI-generated version of a familiar voice has been appearing across Chinese social media, promoting products, narrating short videos and lending its voice to content ranging from food advertisements to ... Autumn scenery at Yanqi Lake in Beijing Tourists enjoy the autumn scenery at Xishan boardwalk at Yanqi Lake in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026. Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ...

Dunhuang cultural expo opens in northwest China to promote inter-civilizational dialogue
Dunhuang, an ancient Silk Road hub in northwest China, has become a focal point for cross-cultural dialogue as the 9th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo opened there on Tuesday. The three-day event has brought together around 1,200 representatives from than 50 countries and ...

American promoter plants pro-wrestling roots in China, blending local culture
83rd Int'l Two-Wheeler Exhibition opens in Milan

83rd Int'l Two-Wheeler Exhibition opens in Milan
American promoter plants pro-wrestling roots in China, blending local culture

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Швейцария сняла санкции с Усманова и Фридмана вслед за Евросоюзом
И расширила санкционный список на 254 человека

Евросоюз выделит 525 миллионов евро на разработку микрочипов
Брюссель намерен сократить отставание от США и Китая

В Москве арестовали бывшего главу Тульского патронного завода
Сергея Лукина обвиняют в контрабанде

Хакеры атаковали хранилища донорской крови во Франции
Запасы крови спасли

Военного из спецназа ГРУ отправили в СИЗО по делу о терроризме
Подробности дела ефрейтора Евгения Фролова неизвестны

В Крыму школьные каникулы продлены из-за проблем с электричеством
Местные жители сообщают об отсутствии света и воды в десятках мест на аннексированном Россией полуострове

Венгрия намерена отказаться от российского газа к осени 2027 года
Венгрия рассматривает варианты диверсификации энергоснабжения

Черногория может войти в состав ЕС в июне 2027 года – Еврокомиссия
К концу 2026 года переговоры о вступлении Черногории в Евросоюз могут завершиться

Число жертв удара по Камышевахе достигло 40
Оно может возрасти

В Санкт-Петербурге закупят убежища на случай ядерной войны
Заказчиком выступает компания "Россети Ленэнерго"

Умер итальянский кинорежиссёр, мастер эротического кино Тинто Брасс
Ему было 93 года

В Армении по новому делу задержан миллиардер Самвел Карапетян
У него прошли обыски

Книжную сеть "Читай-город" снова обвинили в "пропаганде ЛГБТ"
По первому протоколу в марте сеть оштрафовали на 400 тысяч рублей

Минюст США попросил суд прекратить дело против учёной Ксении Петровой
Её обвиняли в контрабанде образцов эмбрионов лягушек

Самолёт в Москву с сербскими политиками вернули в Белград
Лидер "Движения социалистов" Вулин, предположительно, прошёл на рейс без предполётного досмотра

Новые удары по Запорожской области: трое погибших
Как пишет в телеграме исполняющий обязанности главы администрации Запорожской области Михаил Семикин, днем в среду российские военные нанесли два удара по городу Вольнянск. Один из них пришелся на пятиэтажный жилой дом. Погибли 52-летняя женщина и 63-летний мужчина, еще один человек ранен. Еще один удар 4 ноября был нанесен по селу Беленькое Запорожского района. В результате атаки погиб 53-летний мужчина. Также в среду стало известно, что до 37 выросло число жертв российского удара во...

В США могут направляться до 13 танкеров с российским топливом
Украинские власти отслеживают восемь из них

Зеленский наградил Меланию Трамп орденом княгини Ольги
За вклад в гуманитарную поддержку Украины

Россия ударила по Днепру и Тернопольщине, погибли четверо
В их числе ребёнок

Демократы убедительно победили на выборах в Конгресс США
Они получат контроль над обеими палатами

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Spain: Madrid hosts 30th Ibero-American Summit with 22-nation bloc
Spain is hosting the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, bringing together leaders from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations. The gathering aims to strengthen cooperation across Europe and Latin America.

Chadian president meets Algerian foreign minister in Ndjamena
Observers say Algeria, which this week deployed troops to Niger seeks to regain influence in the Sahel. Chad and Niger share a border

WHO approves clinical trials on two new Ebola vaccines
The World Health Organization on Wednesday approved clinical trials for two new Ebola vaccines, as doctors fight to control an outbreak in Africa that has killed more than 5,300 people

Libya's eastern administration appoints a new central bank governor
The former governor, Naji Issa, submitted his resignation to the two legislative chambers in August without publicly explaining his reasons.

Brazil: Santa Claus School celebrates graduation at Christ the Redeemer
Dozens of Santas gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to celebrate their graduation. The 55 new recruits are preparing to spread Christmas cheer across Brazil.

Iran's leaders say midterm results show voters have rejected Trump's war
Iranians on Wednesday struck a defiant tone, celebrating U.S. voters’ rebuke of President Donald Trump in the midterm elections while many in the Middle East waited to see how the results could affect the Iran war

UK: Police arrest Palestine Action supporters outside Supreme Court
Police arrested supporters of Palestine Action outside the Supreme Court in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday 4 November, as a legal battle over the British government's ban on the group resumed.

Global travel could hit record levels despite wars and rising fuel costs
The World Travel Market global report says tourists are likely to spend 23.9 billion nights on vacation in 2026, with total visitor spending of $7.8 trillion.

Ukraine: Police footage captures Russian strike on Komyshuvakha shelter
Bodycam footage from a police officer killed in the attack captures the moments before a Russian bomb strikes a shelter in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 37 people.

Egyptian president calls Iran, US to resolve conflict
Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Tuesday called on Iran and the United States to engage in dialogue and reach an agreement to resolve their ongoing conflict, warning against further military escalation in the region.

South Africans vote in local elections with ANC missteps in sharp focus
South Africans are voting Wednesday in local elections that are expected to be a tough test for the African National Congress party, which led the country out of white minority rule but has seen a consistent decline in support over the last decade

Pix of the Day, 4th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 4th November, 2026 - Across the world

Ivory Coast: Costly funeral traditions make death a big business
where families are expected to say goodbye to their loved ones with massive music-fuelled feasts, despite the costs.

Senegal's National Assembly rejects key budget bill after heated disputes
Senegal's National Assembly, which is dominated by the opposition, rejected a key budget bill Tuesday, a text that was seen as crucial to restoring public finances as the country finalises an IMF bailout.

Cyril Ramaphosa casts vote in tense municipal elections
South Africans voted on Wednesday in a closely watched local government election, with parties battling for control of major cities in a contest expected to offer a measure of the national mood before the next national polls.

South Africa: Exclusion from AGOA does not mean end of trade with US
Experts say only about 10 per cent of South Africa’s exports to the US are currently subject to AGOA, representing about 1 per cent of it total global exports.

Niger signs cooperation deal with military leader in eastern Libya
The agreement to expand cooperation in “various fields” was approved by Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Maha-man Lamine Zeine during a visit to Benghazi.

Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa elected to International Court of Justice
Okowa won 183 votes in the General Assembly and 13 in the Security Council. She is a professor of public international law at Queen Mary University of London and has served on the UN’s International Law Commission since 2021.

Haitian PM thanks El Salvador for support in fight against gangs
El Salvador sent more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti, the government said Wednesday, to support a mission to rescue four soldiers serving in a UN-backed force missing after an ambush.

Portugal: Housing protesters return to Lisbon square after court ruling
Housing protesters have returned to Lisbon's historic Rossio Square, setting up around 100 tents following a court ruling. The demonstration comes as Portugal's government faces growing pressure over housing.

Ukraine: 33 dead, over 50 missing after Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia
Russian strikes on a humanitarian aid site in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region have killed 33 people, with more than 50 still missing, on Monday 2 November. Survivors and rescuers are being treated for severe injuries.

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman governor in US history
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor, won the race for governor in the southern state of Georgia on Tuesday, making her the first Black woman elected to the top office in any US state, media projections showed.

Democrats seize Congress as Trump refuses to take blame
President Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning US midterm elections victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party.

US midterm elections: Cheers erupt as Talarico's Texas victory is projected
Supporters erupted in celebration in Austin as Democrat James Talarico was projected to win a US Senate seat in Texas, a state where his party has not won a Senate election since 1988.

US requires air passengers to attest they haven’t visited Ebola-hit DRC
US-bound air passengers must sign a statement that they have not travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of a deadly Ebola outbreak, under new rules coming into force on Tuesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

South Africans vote amid growing discontent over failing services and infrastructure
South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday for local government elections, with voters set to choose their municipal representatives amid growing concerns over unemployment, crime, water shortages and the delivery of basic services.

UN peacekeeping head meets leaders of rebel coalition in eastern DRC
The head of the UN’s MONUSCO peacekeeping mission to Congo met with the DRC’s former president Joseph Kabila on Tuesday and other leaders of his new coalition.

King Charles addresses 'monstrous injustice' of slavery as UK PM mulls apology
The transatlantic slave trade was a ‘monstrous injustice,’ Britain’s King Charles III said on Tuesday in a speech to Commonwealth leaders. But he stopped short of an apology.

Disruptions to basic services loom over South Africa's local polls
As voters in Johannesburg ready for Wednesday’s local elections, basic services are top of their concerns. South Africa’s economic capital and largest city, Johannesburg has seen nearly two weeks of disruption to its water supply, with severe outages and low pressure in parts of the city.

Tenerife footballer Jesús De Miguel dies aged 30 after match collision
The Spanish player had a cardiac arrest after he was struck in the chest when challenging the ball.

South Africa's first bread sommelier perfects centuries-old tradition
A centuries-old Cape Winelands tradition is now on the global culinary map. Mosbolletjies is a traditional brioche made with grape must.
Now a recipe for the bread created by a South African baker has won him the title of Bread Sommelier.

Egypt: 104th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb
The unearthing of his 3,000 year-old tomb and all its treasures is seen as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.

Americans vote in midterm election that could upend Trump presidency
Voters across the United States are going to the polls on Tuesday and Washington is bracing for a major upheaval. President Trump’s Republican Party currently holds both chambers of Congress. But poll watchers are predicting a Democratic wave that could see that all change.

Pix of the Day, 3rd November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 3rd November, 2026 - Across the world

Senegalese lawmakers reject key budget in major setback for IMF talks
Dakar is hoping to secure a $2.2 billion three-year IMF bailout programme aimed at stabilising its public finances.

What Europe can learn from Africa’s mobile banking success
Africa is no longer simply a continent catching up with the rest of the world. In mobile banking, product simplicity and the ability to combine tradition with technology, it is ahead of many markets considered developed, Marta Mróz-Sipiora of Asseco Poland tells Euronews.

Dakar mash-up combines Swiss and Senegalese wrestling traditions
Dakar mash-up combines Swiss and Senegalese wrestling traditions on the sidelines of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

ICC president hits back at Trump administration penalties
The president of the International Criminal Court accused the Trump administration of trying to obstruct international justice by imposing penalties on the tribunal and vowed that it would not succeed.

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels claim to have inflicted heavy losses on army
It says it killed 500 soldiers and wounded 800 others during a counteroffensive near the historic town of Aksum on Saturday.

Uganda arrests former deputy army chief over 'subversive activities'
Ugandan authorities on Monday arrested former deputy military chief Peter Elwelu over allegations of planning to destabilize parts of the country.

UNESCO warns that most crimes against journalists go unpunished
It said 189 journalists and other media workers lost their lives in 2024 to 2025, 20 per cent more than during the previous 2-year period.

NGOs urge Malian authorities for transparency on abduction of Mountaga Tall
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have urged Malian authorities for transparency on the whereabouts of prominent lawyer and politician Mountaga Tall, six months after his abduction.

Two found guilty in theft from South African president's farmhouse
The break-in at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala game farm and theft of $580,000 in 2020 nearly cost his him job.

Ethiopia suspends leading independent newspaper The Reporter
Ethiopian authorities on Monday indefinitely suspended the licence of independent print and online newspaper The Reporter, accusing the outlet of carrying "unbalanced and biased" reports.

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island on eve of midterm elections
The United States on Monday launched strikes on Iran's Queshm Island, on the eve of crucial midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Displaced Ethiopians await registration in Kenya after fleeing clashes
Thousands of displaced Ethiopians were expected to be registered in the Kenyan border city of Moyale on Monday, after they fled tensions between the leaders of Ethiopia's Oromia and Somali regions.

Cameroon steel plant explosion kills at least four, injures 16
An explosion followed by a fire at a metallurgical plant in Cameroon has left at least 4 people dead and 16 others seriously injured. The incident took place in Douala on Monday morning on the premises of Metafrique Steel in the Bassa industrial zone.

South Africa and Rwanda face exclusion from US-Africa trade deal
South Africa and Rwanda will be excluded from a major US-Africa duty free trade deal, Washington said on Monday. It blamed “practices inconsistent with the deal’s eligibility criteria," including barriers that undermine US trade and practices that pose a threat to US national security.

Niger: Algerian military personnel have arrived in Agadez [Africanews Today]
Algerian military personnel escorted trucks carrying fuel to Niger over the weekend.

King Charles to address slavery discussion with 'unflinching honesty' in Commonwealth speech
Britain’s King Charles will address his country’s role in transatlantic slavery with “unflinching honesty and sincere sorrow” in a speech to Commonwealth leaders, Buckingham Palace says.