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'I pulled the controls': Passenger tells Israeli PM how he helped stop attacker
The man says he "pulled the controls" of the plane after it plummeted during the attack.

UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says
The prime minister's comments come days after the suspects were released on the 'strictest possible bail conditions'.

UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.

China funding UK research and sending it to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns
British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS).

Teens who died in car that entered River Wear named
Jackson Duke, Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw died when the car they were in ended up in the River Wear.

Brexit referendum 'possible' in Labour election manifesto, Burnham tells BBC
The PM says a referendum wouldn't be the right thing now but the UK needs to consider its options for the future.

Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen
Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.

We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early
Three victims of domestic abuse tell the BBC why they feel let down by the early prisoner release scheme.

Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach denies rift
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal's international camp and will explain why "in time", hours after head coach Jorge Jesus denied any rift with the player.

Singer Lola Young says vaping has made breathing feel like a 'chore'
The Messy singer says her lungs feel "battery powered" due to the effects of vaping.

What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel
The captain and first officer were injured, and one pilot has been arrested, officials say.

Passengers describe what happened on plane
Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.

'Shaken and emotional' travellers arrive at Israeli airport
The BBC's Yogita Limaye is at Ben Gurion Airport as passengers from the Flydubai flight arrive in Israel.

Moment the plane starts to lose altitude
Passengers were heard screaming as a plane lost altitude after they say a pilot on a Dubai to Tel Aviv flight was stabbed.

Dame Esther Rantzen: A presenter who campaigned for change
The veteran broadcaster's career spanned street interviews, national campaigns and emotional reunions.

What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel
The captain and first officer were injured, and one pilot has been arrested, officials say.

Timeline of RAF Fairford incident and the investigation so far
From a late-night call about suspicious vehicles, to five men being arrested and then bailed - here is how the incident has unfolded.

'Mum sent them £140,000': How to spot the signs a loved one is being scammed
Helen discovered her mum was in the grip of a romance scam - here's how she found out and broke her free.

Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse and how to break them
Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.

Criminal investigation? Relegation or expulsion? The key Man City questions
BBC Sport takes a look at the key questions following the guilty verdicts handed down to Manchester City.

Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.

Sussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion' after photographer spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school
One of two men seen outside the UK school attended by the children is understood to be an international press photographer.

Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster
Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.

NHS trust admits 'failing families' over stillbirths
An independent review ordered by the trust finds systemic issues lay at the heart of the failures.

Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".

Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
The prime minister compares the allegations against Man City to the plight of his own club Everton.

Oasis take legal action to stop sale of unheard tapes
The auction house said it was "very disappointed" the lot could no longer be sold.

Bayeux Tapestry tour added for blind people after legal threat
The British Museum will offer an audio-described Bayeux Tapestry tour after a blind man's legal threat.

Meet 'Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear Week
The brown bear, described by one supporter as having both the "chonk and the badonk", will shortly enter hibernation, which can last up to six months.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Punish Man City this season, say other club chiefs
Manchester City's punishment for breaching Premier League rules should be handed down before the end of this season, senior football figures tell BBC Sport.

Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
The prime minister compares the allegations against Manchester City to the plight of his own club Everton.

Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach denies rift
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal's international camp and will explain why "in time", hours after head coach Jorge Jesus denied any rift with the player.

Respect and laughs as Fury and Joshua face off
After more than a decade of public feuding and false starts, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua exchange pleasantries, trade jokes and even discuss going for a pint at a news conference in London.

Infantino should have no place in future of football - Pinto
The computer hacker who released documents which led to the Premier League investigation into Manchester City says Gianni Infantino "should have no place in the future of the game".

Saracens boss Venter skips more media duties
Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter misses a second pre-match media conference, as head coach Joe Shaw attends.

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu praises stabbed Indian pilot for saving lives on Flydubai flight
The Israeli prime minister thanks 'true hero' Captain Smit Machchhar for 'extraordinary bravery'.

US regulator launches probe into AI companies
FTC investigates AI firms amid concerns over rogue agents and potential threats to humanity within the next decade.

How does Trump’s White House AI accord work?
Trump announces voluntary pact on AI, urging companies to self-police amid growing calls for strict safety regulations.

Displaced by war, young Sudanese turn to entrepeneurship to survive
Displaced by war and shut out of formal jobs, young Sudanese are turning to art, small businesses, and entrepeneurship.

French court sentences 13 men over deadliest small-boat crossing to UK
Six people smugglers are found guilty of involuntary homicide after 31 migrants died in the English Channel in 2021.

Flydubai FZ1073 timeline: How the Israel-bound flight emergency unfolded
Flydubai flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after cockpit emergency, as Netanyahu alleges a crash attempt.

Saudi Arabia not to compromise on security as Houthis choose ‘chaos’: MBS
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says the kingdom 'will not hesitate to respond firmly to any threat'.

Norway launches probe into 11 senior officials over US Epstein files links
Norway investigates over $13m in state grants linked to Epstein and top ministers.

US FCC head says controversial Trump ads do not raise concerns
Series of publicly-funded television spots have been criticised by Republicans and Democrats as self-promotion by Trump.

US Fed watchdog finds no criminal wrongdoing in Powell-era renovation costs
The renovation costs became a focus of Trump’s pressure campaign against former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Russia warns NATO of possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off
Moscow claims that NATO is preparing an air and naval blockade in the Baltic Sea.

A political dynasty? Why the Bolsonaro family dominates Brazil’s right wing
For a third election in a row, a Bolsonaro family member is the leading right-wing contender for Brazil's presidency.

Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp amid reports of rift with coach Jorge Jesus
Ronaldo did not play in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway ‌on Sunday and will now miss the game against Denmark.

Video: Bangladesh Dengue deaths surpass 233 in deadly outbreak
Bangladesh’s health authorities report that at least 233 people have died from dengue fever.

‘Strong indications’ Iran linked to suspected UK airbase plot
UK Prime Minister says there are ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in the suspected RAF Fairford airbase plot.

Trump set to announce $200bn in energy investments from South Korea
The investments come as Trump seeks to tout the Republican Party's economic record ahead of the US midterm races.

Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar?
Kuala Lumpur calls it a voluntary process, but many are raising safety concerns.

Syria removed from US arms export ban list
US has gradually loosened restrictions placed on Syria during the Assad era to aid country's recovery from conflict.

Netanyahu meets Flydubai passenger who subdued pilot in stabbing attack
Benjamin Netanyahu has met Yaniv Hayun, the Flydubai passenger that helped restrain a pilot who stabbed a colleague.

The Burnham bounce: Is Labour gaining ground against Farage’s Reform?
British opinion polls suggest the Labour Party steadily gaining favour as Reform UK dips.

Hundreds of Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Israeli raids at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound have intensified during the Jewish holiday season.

MI5 warns UK academics to cut ties with Chinese group over alleged spying
UK intelligence agency accuses Chinese institute of funding academic research to boost Beijing’s espionage capability.

US appeals court halts Tennessee execution of Christa Pike
Christa Pike was set to become the first woman executed by Tennessee in more than 200 years.

Swiss Football Association withdraws support for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino
Executive committee reverses its support ‌for the ​Swiss football administrator after endorsing his candidacy in June.

Jerusalem Daily: Flight carrying Israelis diverted after stabbing
A Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv was diverted after a stabbing, with Israeli officials calling it 'an act of terror'.

Global Times

Xi pays tribute to national heroes on Martyrs' Day
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders attended a ceremony to present flower baskets to fallen national ...

EU trade restrictions risk undermining China-EU industrial cooperation, supply chains: industry body
The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) has expressed deep concern over ...

China urges Japan to honor NPT obligations, drop nuclear ambitions
China on Wednesday strongly condemned remarks by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi calling for discussions without taboos on Japan possessing ...

PLA, CCG conduct patrols around Huangyan Dao to safeguard China's territorial sovereignty, regional stability
The naval and air units of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command (STC) conducted readiness patrols in the ...

The more turbulent the world becomes, the more precious a peaceful China is: Global Times editorial

'Enemy state clauses' a mirror reflecting Tokyo's dangerous scheme
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Head-of-state diplomacy enhances China-US ties
Xin Qiang

Chinese Mainland, HKSAR police jointly bust cross‑border underground banking syndicate
Under the command of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), Chinese Mainland public security authorities have joined hands with the Hong Kong Police Force to take down a cross‑border underground banking syndicate in South China's Guangdong and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Xinhua News Agency reported ...

China's CXMT to invest 18b yuan in DRAM R&D and testing capacity
FAO-China workshop on agricultural heritage systems opens in South Africa

FAO-China workshop on agricultural heritage systems opens in South Africa
China's CXMT to invest 18b yuan in DRAM R&D and testing capacity

7 killed in SW China traffic accident
Seven people were killed in a traffic accident involving a car and a semi-trailer truck early Tuesday in Longshan Town of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, local authorities said. Renovation of historical site of Zunyi Meeting basically completed Tourists visit the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting in Zunyi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 25, 2026. The renovation of the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting has ... Chinese FM releases bilingual video laying out historical legal basis for Taiwan's status as part of China China's Foreign Ministry on Monday released a bilingual video titled “The Way Home,” laying out the historical and legal basis for Taiwan's status as an inalienable part of China, and ...

Renovation of historical site of Zunyi Meeting basically completed
7 killed in SW China traffic accident Seven people were killed in a traffic accident involving a car and a semi-trailer truck early Tuesday in Longshan Town of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, local authorities said. Tourists visit the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting in Zunyi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 25, 2026. The renovation of the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting has ... Chinese FM releases bilingual video laying out historical legal basis for Taiwan's status as part of China China's Foreign Ministry on Monday released a bilingual video titled “The Way Home,” laying out the historical and legal basis for Taiwan's status as an inalienable part of China, and ...

Chinese FM releases bilingual video laying out historical legal basis for Taiwan's status as part of China
7 killed in SW China traffic accident Seven people were killed in a traffic accident involving a car and a semi-trailer truck early Tuesday in Longshan Town of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, local authorities said. Renovation of historical site of Zunyi Meeting basically completed Tourists visit the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting in Zunyi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 25, 2026. The renovation of the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting has ... China's Foreign Ministry on Monday released a bilingual video titled “The Way Home,” laying out the historical and legal basis for Taiwan's status as an inalienable part of China, and ...

China steps up frontier science push with new program and broader research drive
China, Canada to expand agricultural exchanges, deepen cooperation in technology, soil health and seed industry

China, Canada to expand agricultural exchanges, deepen cooperation in technology, soil health and seed industry
China steps up frontier science push with new program and broader research drive

China's express delivery volume exceeds 150 bln packages by late September
China's 2026 express delivery volume had surpassed 150 billion packages as of Sept. 29, hitting the mark 12 days earlier than in 2025, the State Post Bureau said on Wednesday.

China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand
China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1 China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ... Manus builds China team, pushes for domestic comeback after Meta acquisition unwound AI agent startup Manus is assembling a team to develop products for the China market, the company said Monday night via its Butterfly Effect WeChat channel. The move comes weeks ...

China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1
China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ... Manus builds China team, pushes for domestic comeback after Meta acquisition unwound AI agent startup Manus is assembling a team to develop products for the China market, the company said Monday night via its Butterfly Effect WeChat channel. The move comes weeks ...

Manus builds China team, pushes for domestic comeback after Meta acquisition unwound
China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1 China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ... AI agent startup Manus is assembling a team to develop products for the China market, the company said Monday night via its Butterfly Effect WeChat channel. The move comes weeks ...

World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada
Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ... Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ...

Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism
World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ... Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ...

Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements
World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ... Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ...

Architect unites hands to preserve ancient homes, local wisdom
In Yunshan Tun, a centuries-old village in Anshun, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, ­Chinese and foreign volunteers recently joined local craftsmen in carefully removing weathered tiles, clearing walls and moving heavy ­timber beams as they worked to restore an old house.

China's Asian Games men's football run ends in 2-1 loss to South Korea
From chasing difficulty to finding stability：Gymnastics star Zhang Boheng finds a steadier path

From chasing difficulty to finding stability：Gymnastics star Zhang Boheng finds a steadier path
China's Asian Games men's football run ends in 2-1 loss to South Korea

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Три беспилотника за день нарушили воздушное пространство Молдовы
Власти страны связывают инциденты с массированными российскими атаками на Украину

Россия и ряд стран СНГ будут обмениваться данными о террористах
В России статьи о терроризме используются для политического преследовани

В Теннесси остановили первую за 200 лет казнь женщины
Суд проверит, учли ли при вынесении приговора пережитое Кристой Пайк насилие

МВД РФ объявило в розыск лидера группы Little Big Илью Прусикина
Он был не согласен с вторжением России в Украину

Суд утвердил заочный приговор в 8 лет актрисе Яне Трояновой
Трояновой вменяются "возбуждение ненависти" и "призывы к терроризму"

СМИ: агенты РФ из раскрытой в США сети планировали убить Каспарова
И Пономарёва

В НАТО осудили "ядерные угрозы" РФ в связи с Калининградом
Москва ранее обвинила НАТО в подготовке планов изоляции анклава

Освобождения политзаключённых в обмен на санкции не будет – Песков
"Потому что в России нет никаких политзаключённых"

В Беларуси бывшего милиционера осудили по делу о госизмене
Приговор вынесли ещё в 2023 году

США окончательно выводят свои вооружённые силы из Ирака
После более чем двадцатилетнего пребывания

Новая Госдума собралась на заседание. Её вновь возглавил Володин
Вопреки Конституции, заседание открыл не старейший депутат

Трамп и главы компаний подписали соглашение о контроле над ИИ
Речь идёт о саморегулировании

Инцидент с самолётом Дубай – Тель-Авив. Есть версия попытки теракта
В Израиле не исключают, что это была попытка захвата

В ФРГ и Австрии прошли обыски по делу об экспорте автомобилей в РФ
Двух предпринимателейподозревают в обходе санкций Евросоюза

В Киевской области из-за удара РФ погиб ребёнок, в Киеве - 3 человека
Российские войска в ночь на 30 сентября вновь атаковали ракетами и беспилотниками Киев и Киевскую область. В Вышгородском районе Киевской области в результате атаки был разрушен частный жилой дом, погиб ребенок. Как сообщил глава областной военной администрации Тимур Ткаченко, еще один ребенок и двое взрослых, которые находились в этом доме, пострадали. В том же районе повреждены и разрушены другие частные дома. В Бучанском районе были повреждены три частных дома, 11 автомобилей и два...

В Британии проверяют версию о "репетиции" теракта у авиабазы Фэрфорд
Пятерых британцев задержали у базы ВВС США

Трамп предложил назначить Джона Коула послом США по делам заложников
У него есть опыт работы с Александром Лукашенко

Украина вернула 14 детей с занятой Россией части Херсонской области
С начала года в регион вернулись больше 200 детей

Спецпосланник Кремля Дмитриев обсудил в США войну и энергопроекты
Американский чиновник назвал переговоры "конструктивными"

В Амурской области разбился Ту-95, есть погибшие
В полёте загорелись двигатели

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Tunisia president softens 'fake news' decree after criticism by rights groups
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday softened a cybercrime decree that was widely criticised by rights groups, by scrapping a five-year prison sentence for the dissemination of "fake news"

Three European lawmakers say humanitarian situation in Ceuta is 'grim'
Speaking following a fact-finding mission, they also accused the Spanish armed forces of 'torture' and 'inhumane treatment'.

Pix of the Day, 30 September, 2026 - Across the world
Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery as its military-led government seeks to strengthen economic sovereignty after breaking ties with its traditional Western partners.

FlyDubai says investigating mid-air pilot fight as Israel alleges terror plot
A pilot on a flight from the United Arab Emirates stabbed another pilot and then apparently tried to crash the aircraft carrying dozens of Israelis on Wednesday, Israel's prime minister claimed

IATA says African air cargo capacity rose by 14 per cent in August
The world airline body said this significantly outpaced the 3 per cent growth in cargo demand across the region.

Hundreds of South Africans protest against undocumented immigrants in Durban
Anti-migrant group March and March staged demonstrations against illegal immigration across several South African provinces on Wednesday. The movement had set the date of September 30 as a deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave the country.

São Tomé and Príncipe's main opposition party wins most seats in polls
The Liberation Movement of São Tomé and Príncipe failed however to win an outright majority, setting the stage for talks on a coalition government.

Rescuers pull migrants from deadly shipwreck off Tunisian Coast
At least two people, one of them a child, died and six went missing after a dramatic shipwreck off the Tunisian coast, near the Gulf of Gabes, according to the European non-profit humanitarian organisation Sea-Watch on Tuesday

Pope Leo XIV calls for dialogue in Ethiopia amid renewed fighting in Tigray
In his address in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV called on all parties involved in the latest episode of violence in northern Ethiopia to engage in dialogue.

Dangote's $16bn Kenya refinery 'new chapter' for Africa
Africa's richest man was set to break ground on a new $16-billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday, saying it marked a "new chapter in Africa's industrial journey"

UN experts say food waste is driving up global greenhouse gas emissions
The UN Environment Programme says food loss and waste generate an estimated 8 to 10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Nigerian dancer eyes world record after seven-day marathon
Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, danced non-stop for 176 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds between September 22 and 29, in an attempt to break the world record for the longest individual dance marathon.

Burundi agrees to accept third-country US deportees
A presidential spokesperson said preparations were underway without saying when they would arrive or how many Burundi had agreed to receive.

President Mnangagwa highlights economic gains, warns of drought risk in Zimbabwe
He attributed those macroeconomic gains to a stronger financial-sector framework, saying this should help maintain confidence in Zimbabwe’s economy.

South Africa's Ramaphosa announces measures against gender-based violence
After a recent spate of femicides shocked South Africa, the country's president Cyril Ramaphosa ordered urgent action to better protect women.

Libyan teachers extend strike over pay and working conditions
Public school teachers in Libya are continuing their strike over pay and working conditions, with demonstrations held in Tripoli for a third consecutive week.

Morocco’s first woman premier pledges to meet citizens’ expectations
El Mansouri's cabinet will have to tackle several pressing issues including unemployment and living costs, as well as persistent social disparities particularly weighing on young people.

Burkina Faso opens first gold refinery in push for economic independence
Burkina Faso opened its first gold refinery, pushing ahead with plans to better organise the commercialisation of the precious metal in one of the continent's top producers.

Morocco's king appoints the country's first-ever female prime minister
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has been the mayor of Marrakesh for a number of years and also served as a minister in the previous coalition government.

Multiple reports claim Netanyahu was warned ahead of Hamas' 2023 attack
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has denied receiving advance knowledge of the 7 October 2023 offensive, claiming that security chiefs did not warn him.

Congolese politician beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness
A Congolese politician has been beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness during a radio interview. Marie-Celestin Karondwa from the ruling UDPS party was attacked on Sunday by residents of Butembo, in DR Congo's North Kivu province.

Nearly two years after the fall of Assad, Syrian children return to school amid ruins
Nearly two years after Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, thousands of children are still struggling for an education.

Ghana's free speech debate: Where should the law draw the line?
Ghana is confronting a renewed debate over where legitimate law enforcement ends and the protection of free expression begins.

Nigerian oil tycoon Dangote says Africa will be mostly fuel self-sufficient by 2030
Oil tycoon Aliko Dangote says he believes the continent will will largely supply its own refined fuel needs by 2030.

Pope wraps up four-day visit to France with call for European peace and unity
Speaking at an interfaith meeting in Metz, he urged religious leaders to foster a path to friendship, peace, and brotherhood.

South Africa: Competition between criminal networks fuelling mass shootings, analysts say
Organised crime, gang violence and conflicts over the control of criminal networks are fuelling mass shootings in South Africa, according to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

Morocco detains Tangier mayor over alleged electoral fraud
The mayor of Tangier, Mounir Limouri, was placed in police custody on Monday over alleged electoral fraud in the recent parliamentary elections.

FIFA accuses UEFA of harassing Infantino ahead of presidential election
FIFA lawyers claimed UEFA is harassing Gianni Infantino, in a court filing urging a Florida judge to deny the European soccer body’s request for evidence discovery about a World Cup private investor plan that has rocked the sport.

Cameroon: Families demand justice as femicide rate continues to rise
Anger is growing in Cameroon over rising gender-based violence that has seen at least 56 women killed since the start of the year. In response to the outcry, a bill to make femicide a separate crime from murder will be considered during parliament's November session.

Exiled Guinea-Bissau President Embalo signals return amid political tension
Guinea-Bissau's exiled former president Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who was ousted in a November coup, told AFP on Monday he will return and run for president in an election due on December 6.

UN experts say US deportations to third countries cause 'cascade' of rights abuses
More than 20 United Nations experts on Monday warned against US deportations to third countries, saying the policy is "triggering a cascade of human rights violations".

Three Egyptian nationals jailed for 10 years over Italian researcher's abduction
Three Egyptian security officials were sentenced to 10 years in jail in Rome on Monday for the 2016 abduction of an Italian researcher. The ruling marked a significant milestone in a case that has tested relations between Italy and Egypt.

Nearly 300 migrant workers awarded compensation in Milan Consulate labour case
Nearly 300 workers identified so far will receive on average 50,000 euros ($57,000), with some receiving up to 90,000 euros ($102,000) in unpaid wages and damages for emotional distress, said Luca Stanzione,

Nigeria: Igbos In Abuja mark New Yam Festival in grand style.
For the Igbos, the festival is more than a celebration of the first harvest of the year. It is a cultural homecoming, a moment when people reconnect with their roots, honour their heritage and give thanks for the blessings of the farming season.

Sudan foreign minister slams US over visa block on army chief
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim criticized the United States Monday for failing to issue a visa to Army Chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan to attend the U.N. General Assembly, while calling for an end to foreign support fueling the country’s civil war.

Pope Leo ends France trip in Metz, spotlighting Schuman and EU unity
Pope Leo XIV ended his four-day visit to France in Metz on Monday by urging Europe to build on its Christian heritage and culture of dialogue rather than succumb to what he called the “desire for domination” behind many of today’s wars.

UN marks 25 Years of Durban Declaration as Guterres calls for stronger global action
The UN General Assembly marked 25 years of the Durban Declaration on racism and racial discrimination with a high-level meeting in New York.

DRC: Vally Amisi’s Family Demands Answers [Africanews Today]
In the DRC, Vally Amisi’s family is demanding answers. In Ethiopia, fears of renewed conflict are growing among the population, while Niger takes back control of its uranium sector.

Three migrants die in Channel crossing as boats become more overcrowded and risky
Emergency crews gathered at the port of Calais after three migrants died trying to cross the English Channel to Britain. Two women in their thirties and a 10-year-old boy, believed to be Eritrean, died in what appears to have been a crush aboard an overcrowded dinghy.

Traoré marks four years in power, following Sankara’s legacy
Captain Ibrahim Traoré has now led Burkina Faso for four years, the same length of time Thomas Sankara was in power.

Ethiopia fighting intensifies as Government forces retake Alamata
Fighting is intensifying in northern Ethiopia, with pro-government forces saying they have retaken the strategic town of Alamata in southern Tigray.

Kenya’s Quakers are using song and dance to keep younger generations in church
Kenyan Quakerism has always set itself apart with its use of music but lately, it has had to adapt to attract younger worshippers, with faster songs and modern instruments.

Sudan rejects Ethiopia’s claims of backing Tigray forces
Sudan’s military is rejecting accusations from Ethiopia that Khartoum is backing armed groups fighting government forces in the north, calling the claims “baseless.”

London’s Southwark Bridge turns into woolly parade at annual Sheep Drive charity event
Sheep took over Southwark Bridge in London on Sunday, 27 September, as the city hosted its annual Woolmen’s Sheep Drive.

Vally Amisi family demands answers over extradition of main suspect
The case of Vally Amisi continues to stir strong emotions in Kinshasa, as his family calls for greater transparency over the extradition of the main suspect in his death.

Niger seeks new investment as it tightens control over uranium sector
The uranium sector is therefore becoming a key test of Niger’s new approach to mining — balancing greater national control over strategic resources with the need for foreign capital and expertise to develop them.

Ukraine: Kharkiv apartment block hit by Russian strike, 25 injured
A Russian strike hit a nine-storey apartment block in Kharkiv early on Monday, injuring 25 people, including nine children. Emergency workers evacuated 32 residents from the damaged building, according to regional authorities.

Ebola cases in DR Congo cross 8,000 as EU, US pledge further financial support
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000, while 3,901 people have died in the current outbreak, according to government data released on Monday.

Leopards return to South Africa’s West Coast after 170 years
Conservationists say a small group of seven leopards, including two cubs, is now moving through a landscape that has changed significantly since the big cats were last seen here.

Fighting rages in northern Ethiopia, raising humanitarian concerns
Fighting in the north of Ethiopia continued to rage over the weekend, as rebels of the Tigray People's Liberation Front moved beyond Tigray. Human Rights Watch warned against a possible humanitarian crisis in an already troubled region.