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US military aircraft leave second UK base
The departures come weeks after the US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident.

Jemima Goldsmith accuses Russell Brand of violence and abuse against her
Goldsmith accuses the disgraced entertainer of "violence, coercive control and abuse" while they were in a relationship.

Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England
The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.

Edinburgh Academy pupils suffered decades of 'dreadful abuse'
A report from the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry says the school focused on protecting its reputation and ignored complaints.

Trump says more US attacks on Iran 'highly unlikely'
The president says the US is keeping "status quo" with Iran but remains “locked and loaded” should the situation change.

The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?

Meghan joins Harry in Brussels in first public appearance since father's arrest
The Duchess of Sussex had pulled out of giving a speech with Prince Harry at the event promoting children's online safety.

'Baffling but brilliant' post-apocalyptic novel The End of Everything wins Booker Prize
M John Harrison becomes the oldest ever winner of the prestigious literary award at the age of 81.

Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy
The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.

Ukraine peace talks resume with 'some flexibility' by warring sides, US officials say
Kyiv, Washington and Moscow have all sent delegations to the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since February.

Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after backlash
The contents of the calendar, including hair clips and keychains, have been widely criticised on social media.

Watch: Man smashes Chinese government building with excavator
Police say they have detained a 47-year-old suspect and no one was injured in the incident.

How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.

I took Vinted to court to get my money back
The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.

Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security
Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.

My life as the UK's youngest lighthouse keeper
Jeri Cormack, 28, looks after three historic lighthouses in Caithness on the edge of the British mainland.

Meet Stephanie Case - the first woman to run 100 miles in Antarctica
Stephanie Case makes history by becoming the first woman to complete extreme 100-mile race in Antarctica.

Divorced after five days: 'My sham husband made me believe he loved me'
Jane, who met her husband on a dating app, says he dropped the bombshell news in a text message.

Cast your vote for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026
Voting is now open for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026, with five players on the shortlist.

Polish unity on show as thousands join silent march for Krakow shooting victims
Fiercely proud of its reputation for safety, Poland has been profoundly shaken by Saturday's attack, writes Sarah Rainsford.

'There is no justice' - Epstein survivor on how model agency sent her to abuser's home
A woman says an agency boss sent her to photoshoots at the sex offender's Florida beach home.

Carrick's Man Utd future to be decided at Wednesday meeting
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick's future will be discussed at a meeting attended by owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox in Monaco on Wednesday.

Hundreds more offenders leaving jail under early release scheme
At least 1,350 offenders have been released from jail early under the scheme so far.

Police officer dies and another injured after backpack explosion in Oviedo
Officers attended the scene in connection with a separate incident at a residential building in the city.

Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth
The effort will likely fail, but Representative Thomas Massie wants to push Trump to fire Hegseth before Democrats can launch their own impeachment process next year.

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Cast your vote for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026
Voting is now open for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026, with five players on the shortlist.

Australia fans 'can't trust what's real' - Clarke wants ball-tampering investigation reopened
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke says fans of the national side "can't trust what's real" and has called for the investigation into the 2018 Australia ball-tampering scandal to be reopened.

Wenger considers standing against Infantino
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering standing against Gianni Infantino as a candidate in Fifa's presidential election in March.

How good is Hamilton and how long can he stay in F1? - Q&A
BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Vote for your greatest all-British boxing fight
From bitter rivalries and controversial decisions to dramatic knockouts, we look back at five unforgettable all-British boxing contests and ask you to vote for the greatest.

Al Jazeera

Moroccan trio make African Player of Year shortlist as Salah absent
WAFCON winners Cameroon dominate women’s list after heroics from Monique Ngock, Michaely Bihina and Marie Ngah Manga.

France summons Iran’s ambassador over supermarket fridge ‘sabotage’
The French government said it is seeking tough sanctions to deter further cyberattacks across Europe.

Humanoid robot takes on Antarctic ultra-marathon… and fails
A humanoid robot has made history by competing against runners in Antarctica's gruelling ultra-marathon.

UK author M John Harrison’s End of Everything wins Booker Prize
The book uses dark humour and elusive narratives to cast a futuristic lens on modern politics post-calamity.

Pakistan TV anchor allegedly shot dead at home by her husband
Pakistan TV anchor Rabiya Ahsan was shot dead at home. Police are probing her husband's claim of accidental firing.

What is Hasina’s game plan as she seeks a passport to return to Bangladesh?
The ousted leader faces the prospect of being hanged upon return for her violent suppression of the 2024 uprising.

Nvidia spy scandal fuels debate over chip exports to China
US lawmakers call for tighter restrictions on chip sales amid inquiry into Nvidia CEO's relationship with alleged spy.

Three workers die at Tata’s iPhone parts plant in India’s Tamil Nadu
The workers had inhaled gas while inspecting an external nano-filtration tank, a district official says.

Are your supplements fake?
That protein powder in your cupboard might not be all protein, and those creatine gummies might be candy.

UFC CEO Dana White takes the White House podium during Washington visit
During his visit to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington, Dana White answers questions at the White House.

California voters reject billionaire tax
The proposed measure would have imposed a one-time 5 percent tax on Californian billionaires to fund healthcare.

What powers does Netanyahu have as Israel’s interim PM?
As Israel faces political gridlock, Netanyahu wields caretaker powers to manage security and disrupt his rivals.

US moves aircraft from second UK base over ‘threat from Iran’
Two refuelling tankers and several other aircraft diverted from RAF Mildenhall airbase ​to other locations, WSJ reports.

Australia tightens AI oversight rules after OpenAI government breach
The decision comes after ​an OpenAI agent breached ​an Australian government website in June.

Why adults are buying toys
How nostalgia is making adults buy toys

Palestine Weekly: West Bank on fire – and Gaza’s tents under water
More than 2,000 Gaza buildings risk collapse amid floods, with 400,000 displaced in vulnerable zones, says government.

Luka Doncic’s 32 points help Lakers beat Hawks; Wembanyama powers Spurs
Doncic has been averaging 40 points per game this season with the Lakers on top of the NBA Western Conference.

Khor Mor drone attack raises fears over Iraq’s energy security
Drone strike disrupts electricity supply in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region, renewing concerns about armed groups.

Florida’s red wall is cracking, but Democrats are missing their chance
The midterms exposed the vulnerability of Republican dominance in Florida.

Cricket Australia will not open another investigation into ‘sandpapergate’
'We’re comfortable with the outcome of the investigation,' Cricket Australia chief says after Khawaja's revelations.

Can the Republican Party survive Trump?
The party faces a battle for its future after the midterms, but Democrats may ultimately determine whether it recovers.

Firms tied to West Bank settlements win $15m UK deals despite sanctions
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called the findings ‘outrageous and frankly insulting to the public’.

Moscow summit tests Russia’s waning grip on former Soviet allies
The CSTO's influence is declining as Armenia turns away, while former allies pursue independent partnerships.

Israeli forces kill 14-year-old Palestinian boy in occupied West Bank
Israel's military says its soldiers opened fire to prevent Palestinians from throwing stones at vehicles in Burqa.

Poland’s political rivals join ‘March of Silence’ for shooting victims
President Karol Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk joined thousands in Krakow’s ‘March of Silence’.

Global Times

China's foreign trade rises 20% in first 10 months of 2026 as semiconductor, auto exports surge in October
China's foreign trade has maintained strong growth momentum in the first 10 months of 2026, with total goods imports and ...

China, Canada agree to enhance financial sector co-op; broader cooperation to lend fresh impetus to long-term ties: expert
The second China-Canada Strategic Economic and Financial Dialogue was held in Vancouver, Canada, where the two sides agreed to enhance ...

US lawmakers' China chip push over Nvidia CEO's personal controversy reflects McCarthyist logic, turns national security into witch hunt: expert
US lawmakers are seizing on a controversy surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's personal relationship to press for tighter restrictions on ...

China hands over remains of US airmen who aided China's resistance against Japanese aggression during WWII
The Chinese and US militaries on Tuesday held a ceremony in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, for the handover of ...

Worried about being 'snubbed' at APEC meeting? Tokyo has a guilty conscience: Global Times editorial

Is investigation into Jensen Huang about counter-espionage, or is it a political witch hunt?
Global Times

GT Voice: Japan can't diversify its way out of losing Chinese tourists
Global Times

14 killed, 60 rescued in apartment fire in North China's Shanxi; property management personnel placed under control: local authorities
A fire at an apartment building in Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi Province, has left 14 people dead, according to the latest update from CCTV News on Monday morning.

Changchun stages drone show ahead of PLA Air Force anniversary
New BCI and neuromodulation technologies help military pilots combat mental fatigue, enhance performance

New BCI and neuromodulation technologies help military pilots combat mental fatigue, enhance performance
Changchun stages drone show ahead of PLA Air Force anniversary

Lithuania reportedly seeks Taiwan island office renaming; Chinese expert says respect for China's core interests key to mending ties
Words alone will not mend Lithuania's fractured ties with China, a Chinese expert warned, as reports emerged that Vilnius had pressed so-called “Taiwan's Representative Office” to change its name and ... State media new footage offers rare, multi-angle look at GJ-11 drone, revealing design details behind its stealth CCTV News military channel released new footage on Monday offering a close-up, multi-angle look at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's GJ-11 stealth drone. It also revealed that ... Pakistani astronaut's participation in Shenzhou-24 mission to mark first visit by a foreign astronaut to China Space Station: FM China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. The participation of a Pakistani astronaut in the Shenzhou-24 crewed mission will mark the first joint flight involving Chinese and foreign astronauts ...

State media new footage offers rare, multi-angle look at GJ-11 drone, revealing design details behind its stealth
Lithuania reportedly seeks Taiwan island office renaming; Chinese expert says respect for China's core interests key to mending ties Words alone will not mend Lithuania's fractured ties with China, a Chinese expert warned, as reports emerged that Vilnius had pressed so-called “Taiwan's Representative Office” to change its name and ... CCTV News military channel released new footage on Monday offering a close-up, multi-angle look at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's GJ-11 stealth drone. It also revealed that ... Pakistani astronaut's participation in Shenzhou-24 mission to mark first visit by a foreign astronaut to China Space Station: FM China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. The participation of a Pakistani astronaut in the Shenzhou-24 crewed mission will mark the first joint flight involving Chinese and foreign astronauts ...

Pakistani astronaut's participation in Shenzhou-24 mission to mark first visit by a foreign astronaut to China Space Station: FM
Lithuania reportedly seeks Taiwan island office renaming; Chinese expert says respect for China's core interests key to mending ties Words alone will not mend Lithuania's fractured ties with China, a Chinese expert warned, as reports emerged that Vilnius had pressed so-called “Taiwan's Representative Office” to change its name and ... State media new footage offers rare, multi-angle look at GJ-11 drone, revealing design details behind its stealth CCTV News military channel released new footage on Monday offering a close-up, multi-angle look at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's GJ-11 stealth drone. It also revealed that ... China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. The participation of a Pakistani astronaut in the Shenzhou-24 crewed mission will mark the first joint flight involving Chinese and foreign astronauts ...

Multiple high-end vessels delivered in quick succession as China's shipyards enter 'supercycle'
China's NEV exports surge 144.7% in Oct, growth expected to moderate as overseas markets mature

China's NEV exports surge 144.7% in Oct, growth expected to moderate as overseas markets mature
Multiple high-end vessels delivered in quick succession as China's shipyards enter 'supercycle'

Xiamen section of Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge's main sea span is connected on Tuesday, expected to open by year-end
With the final steel box girder lifted into place on Tuesday, the main sea span of the Xiamen section of the Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge was connected, marking the completion of its main structure and bringing the project into the final stages ahead of opening to traffic, the CCTV News ...

China unveils Xingyun Constellation Plan to build space computing network
China unveiled the Xingyun Constellation Plan on Monday, marking a step from technology testing toward commercial deployment of space-based computing services, state broadcaster China Media Group (CMG) reported. Unitree's first consumer-grade robotic dog priced at 43,900 yuan, draws 1,000 orders on debut Chatting, playing cute, and even dancing – Chinese leading robotics maker Unitree Robotics and Hong Kong-listed intellectual property (IP) operator Star Plus Legend Holdings unveiled a consumer-grade robotic dog priced ... DeepSeek Harness reports over 1.5 million daily active users, focusing on building out ecosystems, expanding user base: expert Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said that its open-source AI agent platform DeepSeek Harness reached 1.54 million daily active users less than three months after launch, a pace of growth that ...

Unitree's first consumer-grade robotic dog priced at 43,900 yuan, draws 1,000 orders on debut
China unveils Xingyun Constellation Plan to build space computing network China unveiled the Xingyun Constellation Plan on Monday, marking a step from technology testing toward commercial deployment of space-based computing services, state broadcaster China Media Group (CMG) reported. Chatting, playing cute, and even dancing – Chinese leading robotics maker Unitree Robotics and Hong Kong-listed intellectual property (IP) operator Star Plus Legend Holdings unveiled a consumer-grade robotic dog priced ... DeepSeek Harness reports over 1.5 million daily active users, focusing on building out ecosystems, expanding user base: expert Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said that its open-source AI agent platform DeepSeek Harness reached 1.54 million daily active users less than three months after launch, a pace of growth that ...

DeepSeek Harness reports over 1.5 million daily active users, focusing on building out ecosystems, expanding user base: expert
China unveils Xingyun Constellation Plan to build space computing network China unveiled the Xingyun Constellation Plan on Monday, marking a step from technology testing toward commercial deployment of space-based computing services, state broadcaster China Media Group (CMG) reported. Unitree's first consumer-grade robotic dog priced at 43,900 yuan, draws 1,000 orders on debut Chatting, playing cute, and even dancing – Chinese leading robotics maker Unitree Robotics and Hong Kong-listed intellectual property (IP) operator Star Plus Legend Holdings unveiled a consumer-grade robotic dog priced ... Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said that its open-source AI agent platform DeepSeek Harness reached 1.54 million daily active users less than three months after launch, a pace of growth that ...

Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors
People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China
Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

An 800-year-old tea tree embodies both Hani heritage and China's centuries-old tea culture
Home to numerous centuries-old tea gardens, Xishuangbanna in Southwest China's Yunnan Province is one of the country's best-known regions for Pu'er tea. On the province's Nannuo Mountain, there is one 800-year-old tea tree that produces only about 1 to 1.5 kilograms of tea leaves each year. So precious ...

Guitar Duo by Assad Brothers staged in Beijing
Digital reconstruction reveals face of possible son of China's first emperor

Digital reconstruction reveals face of possible son of China's first emperor
Guitar Duo by Assad Brothers staged in Beijing

Svoboda.org

ЕС: Starlink рискует потерять доверие из-за невыполнения контрактов
Представитель Европейской комиссии по вопросам обороны и космоса Андрюс Кубилюс прокомментировал недавние перебои в работе Starlink, за которыми, как подозревали, стоял Илон Маск.

Литва требует проверки происхождения зерна, прибывающего в порты из РФ
За восемь месяцев 2026 года Россия вывезла через Клайпеду 47 тысяч тонн зерна

Каспаров по соображениям безопасности отменил поездку в Берлин
По его словам, Европа стала "игровой площадкой" для Путина

Исследовательнице Марии Вьюшковой в России заочно дали 6 лет
За утверждения о том, что в Буче не было военных из Бурятии

ВСУ атаковали Новгородскую область. Возможная цель - авиаремонтный завод
В городе Старая Русса

В Архангельской области обрушился пролёт железнодорожного моста
На магистрали Москва-Лабытнанги

Переговоры в Абу-Даби о прекращении войны. Что известно
Двухдневные переговоры о прекращении войны между Россией и Украиной при участии США начались 10 ноября в Абу-Даби – первые с февраля. Кадры начала трёхсторонней встречи распространили российские государственные СМИ. Глава российской делегации Владимир Мединский выразил надежду, что "сегодняшняя встреча позволит продвинуться на пути к миру". Глава украинской делегации Рустем Умеров подтвердил, что делегация получила от президента Зеленского мандат на обсуждение всех тем, связанных с...

На Кубани арестовали пенсионера с видом на жительство в Украине – ему вменяют госизмену
ФСБ заявила о предотвращении покушения на военнослужащего в Краснодарском крае. По делу задержан гражданин России, у которого есть вид на жительство в Украине. Ему вменяют госизмену. Имя обвиняемого и его позиция неизвестны. Согласно официальной версии, арестованный сам установил в Киеве контакт с сотрудником СБУ. Затем он прибыл в Краснодарский край для осмотра береговой линии и передачи данных в Украину. Впоследствии ему поручили подготовить диверсию против военного и передали координаты...

Российские удары по Славянску, Краматорску, Харькову, Херсону
Россия продолжает атаковать украинские города

В Париже обвинили Иран в кибератаке на французские холодильники
Генпрокуратура Франции подозревает хакерскую группировку "Шахед Кавех"

Госдума хочет ввести штрафы за дискредитацию традиционных ценностей
Законопроект рекомендован к принятию в первом чтении

В доме главреда студенческого издания "Гроза" прошёл обыск
Леонид Спирин находится в розыске по делу о "дискредитации армии"

Nvidia расследует роман главы компании с предполагаемой шпионкой
Акции компании резко упали

В Камышевахе под завалами могут оставаться тела 19 мирных жителей
Общее число жертв может превысить 70 человек

Трамп: после войны Украина будет иметь "немного другую форму"
Президент США считает, что война России против Украины скоро закончится

"Роснефть" снова вводит ограничения на продажу топлива
С 30 октября дроны атаковали четыре НПЗ "Роснефти"

В Дагестане почти 90 населённых пунктов остались без света из-за непогоды
Обновлено. В МЧС заявили, что без света остаются 89 населённых пунктов. В Дагестане 89 населённых пунктов остаются без света из-за непогоды. Проблемы с электроснабжением нередко становятся причиной протестов в республике. По данным МЧС, по состоянию на утро понедельника света нет в девяти муниципальных районах – Буйнакском, Гунибском, Кайтагском, Курахском, Сулейман-Стальском, Табасаранском, Хивском, Хунзахском и Чародинском. К восстановительным работам привлекли 43 электрика и 12 единиц...

Устроивший стрельбу на площади в Кракове скончался в больнице
В результате нападения погибли шесть человек

После атаки беспилотников горит "Киришинефтеоргсинтез"
Это второй по объемам переработки НПЗ в России

В Полтавской области при ударе по Кременчугу ранены не менее 7 человек
В их числе 16-летний подросток

Africanews

Bodies recovered from migrant boat sailing near Greece
Greek authorities recovered 13 bodies from a boat carrying migrants found sailing south of Greece's island of Crete early Monday

DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for fleeing rebel fighting
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 66 soldiers to death for offences including desertion, mutiny and disobeying orders during fighting with rebels in the country's east, according to local media.

Up to 50,000 Ethiopians flee to Kenya as clashes escalate
Ongoing clashes on the Ethiopian side have forced thousands of people to cross into Kenya seeking safety since 22 October. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is closely monitoring the situation on the Kenya–Ethiopia border in Moyale.

Senegal: Footage reveals wreckage of deadly migrant boat in which 39 people died
At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat sank off Senegal's Atlantic coast. Footage shows the shattered vessel washed ashore as rescuers continue searching for victims.

Cameroon president sets date for twice-delayed elections
Cameroonian President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, announced on Monday that legislative and local elections will be held on February 7 -- the first ballots since the veteran leader was reelected in contested polls last year

Peru: Giant statue of Pope Leo XIV unveiled ahead of papal visit
A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV has been unveiled in Callao, Peru, ahead of his upcoming visit. The monument honours the pontiff's close ties to the country, where he previously served as a missionary and bishop.

Senegal vows action on smugglers after latest migrant boat tragedy
The death toll from the sinking of a migrant boat off Senegal rose to 39 on Monday, authorities said -- one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years

Turkey: Steel plant explosion kills 17 in Izmir province
A devastating explosion at the Habaş iron and steelworks in Aliağa, in western Turkey has killed 17 people. Witnesses described an earthquake-like blast, while footage shows flames, thick smoke and distressed relatives outside the factory.

Poland: Tusk and Nawrocki honour six victims of Kraków shooting
Poland's President and Prime Minister set aside their political differences to honour the six victims of a deadly shooting in Kraków. The two leaders laid candles and knelt together at a vigil in the historic city centre.

Turkey: Delegates arrive in Antalya as COP31 climate talks begin
The United Nations COP31 climate summit has opened in Antalya after a year marked by deadly heatwaves and devastating floods. Delegates face fresh challenges as the war in Iran disrupts global energy supplies.

French judo star Teddy Riner announces run for presidency
Judy star Teddy Rinner wants to be the next president of France. The 37-year-old Olympic champion announced his bid on social media on Monday. The news comes as polls show the French public largely split between the far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melanchon and the far-right's Marine Le Pen.

South Africa: ANC Loses Ground, Coalition Talks Take Centre Stage [Africanews Today]
Nelson Mandela's party is losing ground, although it remains the country's largest political force.

Ethiopia: Reusable sanitary pads help girls break the silence around menstruation
In a country that imports all its sanitary pads, their high cost puts them beyond the reach of many women and girls. For those unable to afford them, periods can mean missed school days, lost income and, in some cases, resorting to unsafe alternatives.

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV receives warm welcome in Claypole
Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by crowds in Claypole, near Buenos Aires, as he visited the Don Orione care home. The pontiff greeted the faithful and unveiled a plaque during his 12-day South American tour.

Thousands of Ethiopian Jews mark holy day of Sigd in Jerusalem
Thousands of Ethiopian Jews gathered in Jersualem on Monday to mark the holy day of Sigd. Religious leaders known as Kessim led the community in prayer. Sigd is one of the few holidays unique to the Ethiopian Jewish community.

Kenyan authorities seize 454kg of crystal meth worth $27 million
Kenyan authorities have seized 454 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth $27 million in a multi-agency operation, the police said Monday.

Senegalese surfer uses the waves to give children hope
The country's hosting of the Youth Olympic Games is also shining a spotlight on its surfing potential, as the first Olympic event ever held on African soil brings global attention to Senegal.

Deadly train crash reignites calls for overhaul of Egypt's railway network
Sunday's deadly train crash that killed seven people and injured dozens more has reignited calls for an overhaul of Egypt's ageing railway system. The accident happened when a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum rear-ended another on the Cairo-Aswan route.

At least 39 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal
Regional governor Ndeye Nguenar Mbodj says four more bodies were found this morning, raising the death toll from 35. Twenty-three victims have been identified by their families.

Trump says "tough" US deportation policy may explain midterm losses
President Donald Trump in his first major interview since his party lost control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats in the new Congress on some kind of immigration deal.

Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the world

Regional conflicts raise fears of renewed piracy in the Gulf of Aden
More than 200 sailors, including a special operations team trained to retake vessels seized by pirates, are deployed aboard the frigate as part of the EU's Operation Atalanta anti-piracy mission

Slave trade: Ghana's president says reparations not limited to cash payments
John Mahama specifically cited investments in education, health, economic growth and debt treatment as interventions that could be considered as reparations to redress historical wrongs

Egypt: Seven dead, 125 injured in collision between two trains
Rail workers began repairing damaged tracks in Al-Ayyat, Egypt, on Monday 9 November, a day after two passenger trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125 others.

Kenya seizes $27m worth of methamphetamine in coastal drug raid
Kenyan police have confiscated 454 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at $27 million in a joint operation with Tanzanian authorities targeting cross-border drug trafficking.

Philippines: 'Trump out!' Women rally ahead of ASEAN summit
Women protesters took to the streets of Manila on Monday 9 November ahead of Donald Trump's visit for the 49th ASEAN summit. Carrying "Trump Out" placards, they also denounced a US-led initiative on semiconductors and critical minerals.

Sudan re-arrests former Bashir official wanted by ICC
Ahmed Haroun, a senior security official during the rule of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir, and later chairman of the former ruling National Congress Party, was detained in Omdurman, the sister city of the capital, Khartoum, according to two lawyers on his defense team. The lawyers had said earlie

Kenyan women turn discarded synthetic hair into handmade products
The synthetic strands allow hairdressers to create braids, plaits and other styles not possible with their client's natural hair. But once the hairstyle is done with, they can be a problem

‘We are left with silence’: Egypt’s press freedom under threat
Egypt's latest prosecution of journalists attempts to "silence" the last surviving vestiges of the free press, Lina Attalah, head of preeminent outlet Mada Masr, told AFP days before she faces jail time in court.

Iranian citizens expect Israel’s Iran policy to remain unchanged
Iranians see no prospects of change to Israel's policy over Tehran even under a new Israeli government.

Senegal: Dakar surf school helps young Africans reclaim the waves
On the beaches of Dakar, a surf school is making the waves accessible to local children. Founder Ibra Samb, who learnt to surf on plywood, hopes to inspire a new generation.

'People have spoken': Ramaphosa reacts to outcome of local govt polls
The African National Congress, which has dominated South African politics since the end of apartheid, took 30.76 percent of votes in municipal elections, its worst-ever electoral performance, the electoral commission said Sunday

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Javier Milei for historic visit
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Argentina, on Sunday 8 November, for the first papal visit to the country in nearly 40 years. President Javier Milei welcomed him at Buenos Aires airport, while the city's iconic obelisk was illuminated in his honour.

Egypt train crash: Survivors describe horror after collision kills seven
Seven people were killed and at least 125 others injured when two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, the Chief Prosecutor’s office said in a statement

Netherlands: Sea of red fills Amsterdam streets in Gaza protest
Tens of thousands of people, many dressed in red, marched through Amsterdam in the Netherlands on Sunday 8 November, demanding that the Dutch government take stronger action against Israel over the war in Gaza.

Poland: Kraków mourns six victims as shooting site reopens
Kraków's historic main square in southern Poland reopened to the public on Sunday 8 November, just over 24 hours after a deadly shooting left six people dead and 15 others injured. Residents are lighting candles in memory of the victims, while bullet marks remain visible on café windows.

South Africa's ANC faces coalition talks after local election losses
The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Sunday.

Egypt: 7 dead and dozens injured after two trains collide south of Cairo
Four people are dead and dozens injured after two trains collided south of Cairo on Sunday. Egypt’s railway authority said a train traveling to Giza from Fayoum crashed into the rear of another service heading south from Cairo to Aswan.

Spanish police launch new ID procedure for migrants at temporary camps
Police in the northern Spanish enclave of Ceuta are introducing a new identification process for migrants as authorities move to dismantle a temporary camp.

ANC leads South Africa's local polls but records all-time election low: final results
The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Saturday.

Lagos Street Art Festival brings art out of the gallery to engage with wider public
Artists in Lagos used brushes and spray cans to bring their works to life on Saturday at the second edition of the city’s Street Art Festival. The event is aimed at making art more accessible by taking out of the galleries and into public spaces - engaging with a wider audience.

Divided Israelis agree: Forming next government won't be easy
Across Israel people are divided over President Herzog’s decision to pick Gadi Eisenkot to lead country’s next government. But one thing everyone can agree on is that it forming a new government won't be easy.

Ancient meets modern as art exhibition opens at Egypt's pyramids
The sixth edition of the ‘Forever Is Now’ art exhibition is set against the Pyramids of Giza. The Egyptian landscape and its ancient monuments are more than just a backdrop, they also provide the works’ conceptual anchor, creating a dialogue between past and present.

Egypt reopens embassy in Libya as it seeks to rebuild energy ties with Tripoli
Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty was in Tripoli on Saturday to reopen his country’s embassy. The mission has been closed since 2012, when chaos swept Libya following the ouster of long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Gambia opposition leader Bensouda seeks presidency amid abuse allegations
Supporters of Gambia’s UNITE-led coalition celebrated on Friday as their party leader Talib Ahmed Bensouda filed his candidacy papers for next month’s presidential election. The move comes despite a government report last week accusing the popular former mayor of financial improprieties.

Poland: Footage shows people taking cover as a gunman opens fire in Krakow
Footage shows people fleeing as cars speed away during a deadly shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square, which left six people dead and about 15 injured.

Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructure
Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network.

Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza
Tens of thousands of displaced families in the Gaza Strip spent a sleepless night on Saturday, as heavy rain flooded their fragile tents, and soaked their mattresses and belongings.

Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape' after cancer treatment
Pope Leo XIV declared he was in "fairly good shape" after his cancer treatment, as he kicked off a three-nation South America tour on Friday.

Coalition battles ahead in key South African cities as vote counting wraps up
Partial results for South Africa's local elections point to coalition battles in several major metros, including Johannesburg, Tshwane and eThekwini.