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Mel Stride and Priti Patel replaced in major Tory reshuffle
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is shaking up her top team ahead of the party's conference in October.

Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously
Rescuers have resorted to explosives as they struggle to reach trapped workers, as the flooding death toll reaches 939.

Once a village, now barren land - BBC in the valley devastated by floods
The BBC reports from Sano Barkhu, a village overlooking the town of Syfrubesi, which was destroyed by the Nepal flooding.

Messi retires from Argentina duty with 'nothing left to give'
Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".

Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years
Beckham's fashion and beauty business makes a £7.3m operating profit after years of losses.

AI could cause global economic downturn, Bank of England chief warns
The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.

Notting Hill Carnival revels in 60th anniversary celebrations
Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's biggest street party, has celebrated its 60th year.

Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps
The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.

'She slipped out of my hand' - children missing after ferry sinks off northern Cyprus
Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight people.

Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

The trial of Lindsay Clancy has gripped the US for weeks - here's what the jury must consider
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.

US singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers withdraw from murder case
The singer, 21, will be now represented by a public defender in the murder trial of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty.

The mystery of why so many black Britons still can't swim
For decades, swimming ability has been lower in the black community. Our writer asks why.

This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show
Peter Marinker is taking on one of Samuel Beckett's most famous plays alone on a London stage.

The millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening
Young people say gardening offers joy, serenity and a sense of community.

The big moves to watch out for before football's transfer window closes
BBC Sport's football experts pick out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline.

What will Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveal about India's most powerful dynasty?
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir may finally answer questions about power, loss and the Gandhi family’s political legacy.

'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border
The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.

John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash
The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011.

South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.

Two dead and more than a dozen missing after 'terrifying' flash flood hits Grand Canyon
"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 14 people are missing.

US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others.

UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel
Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir.

Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
The warning comes after the prime minister said some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity.

Three more held in crime crackdown following A66 crash that killed seven
Cleveland Police say the arrests are part of a wider investigation following the fatal A66 crash.

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

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

Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?
BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.

Messi retires from Argentina duty with 'nothing left to give'
Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".

Pakistan drop seven players and release head coach
Pakistan respond to their series defeat by England by taking the extraordinary step of dropping seven players, calling up five uncapped players and releasing their head coach.

Man City's £80m move for Gakpo close to collapse
Manchester City's proposed £80m move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is close to collapsing.

Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in £123m move
Liverpool complete the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m.

Midnight matches and money disputes - why is tennis schedule such a headache?
BBC Sport explores the ongoing dispute over scheduling issues and late-night finishes at tennis' Grand Slam events.

Al Jazeera

India’s PM Modi urges end to Ukraine war in talks with Russia’s Putin
India’s PM Narendra Modi told Russian President Putin that India supports every effort to end the war in Ukraine.

She is still in the sea, mother describes losing daughter in ferry disaster
Parents recount desperate attempts to save their children after a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on 30 August.

War on Iran: US bombs Iran
War on Iran: US bombs Iran

Nepal FM speaks to Al Jazeera on devastating floods
Nepal FM speaks to Al Jazeera on devastating floods

Principal who saved 900 students recalls Nepal’s devastating flood
Nepal school principal Rajendra Dawadi recalls the devastating floods that forced him to evacuate over 900 students.

Vance says Trump ‘sending a message’ to Iran with AI-generated video
Video depicting Kharg Island being attacked is later followed by more warnings from President Trump.

Photos: Nearly 1,000 dead, thousands missing in Nepal–China border floods
Over 4,000 people remain missing after deadly floods swept through Nepal and Tibet, leaving families in despair.

Iran could face economic collapse in months, US Treasury’s Bessent warns
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighs in on the US's economic pressure campaign at a meeting of G20 finance ministers.

Tunisia protests: Water, power cuts and rising anger
Tunisia protests: Water, power cuts and rising anger

Over 6,000 Ebola cases confirmed in DRC as death toll nears 3,000
Outbreak in the DRC 'the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded,' as country struggles to contain infections.

India rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan
New Delhi says the Permanent Court of Arbitration has no jurisdiction over its sovereign choice.

LIVE: Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Premier League
As Villa host Arsenal, follow updates, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary, of the game.

Argentina legend Lionel Messi retires from international football
Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final.

Israeli strikes kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza City
At least five Palestinians have been killed in two Israeli attacks in Gaza City.

Trump says Iran is ‘dead’, vows to respond after renewed clashes
US president promises to hit Iran and calls for the country's leaders to be prosecuted for killing protesters.

Is Trump testing the limits of US power?
With weeks to go before US midterm elections, are President Trump's policies helping or hurting his Republican Party?

Why has Greece signed a $3.5bn missile deal with Israel?
Analysts say Greece is concerned about threats posed by the US-Israel war on Iran and Turkiye's growing capabilities.

Jason Arday mural displayed at London’s Notting Hill Carnival
A mural commemorating late Cambridge professor Jason Arday is displayed at London’s Notting Hill Carnival.

War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?
Russia and Ukraine have stepped up attacks on their respective grain terminals in the Black Sea.

Sleeping in on weekends is good for the heart: What research has shown
Study finds that catching up on sleep at weekends is linked to a lower risk of hypertension.

Greece signs $3.5bn air defence deal with Israel
Greece signs $3.5bn deal with Israel to acquire its first multi-layered air defence network by 2029.

Why is piracy picking up off Somalia’s coast again?
Piracy is surging back off Somalia's coast, though not yet at the scale of its 2011 peak.

Transfer day: What and when is the deadline for club football signings?
Which players will Man United, Man City, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona sign and for how much? Al Jazeera explains.

South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery
South Korea court gives church leader two years in jail for bribery

Liverpool sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain
Barcola's move comes as Liverpool seek to reinforce their forward line after Mohamed Salah's departure.

Global Times

As Xi and Japarov chart new course for China-Kyrgyzstan ties, landmark accord and flagship railway project unlock diversified, high-quality co-op: experts
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China stands ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to better align development strategies, deepen ...

SCO at 25, 'Shanghai Spirit,' China's contribution drive practical co-op amid global uncertainties：experts
Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Sunday for a state visit and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) ...

US teacher Sakolsky plants seeds of kindness in China. What grew from them?
On September 1, American teacher Ronald Sakolsky will leave China after a 10-day return visit, carrying with him memories of ...

Rare images of Chinese YU-20 refueling Egyptian Rafale captured during China-Egypt drill
A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force YU-20 tanker conducting aerial refueling of an Egyptian Rafale fighter during the ...

Bishkek time: The SCO once again addresses the question of global governance: Global Times editorial

If Canada can't even keep a lake's name, what good is being an ally?
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Forcing businesses to cut ties with China shows US anxiety in AI devt
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'We should explore new-style cooperation models for Global South'
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From leftover to treasure: Chinese scientists develop bioconversion system to turn kitchen waste into protein and lipids
Disinfection operations carried out in mudslide-hit area of Gyirong County

Disinfection operations carried out in mudslide-hit area of Gyirong County
From leftover to treasure: Chinese scientists develop bioconversion system to turn kitchen waste into protein and lipids

Glacier collapse risk remains around Nepal's Cuojian River impact crater: China's Ministry of Water Resources
Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery analysis by China's Ministry of Water Resources on Monday indicated that glaciers around the Cuojian River impact crater in Nepal could still collapse, the Global ... China is making every effort to search for and rescue missing Chinese and foreign nationals: FM In response to a question about updates on China's rescue and relief efforts involving foreign nationals in the mudslide that hit the Gyirong Port in Southwest China's Xizang region caused ... Chinese FM spokesperson refutes inappropriate remarks by foreign media on causes of Nepal mudslide disaster “Experts and official institutions from both China and Nepal have made assessments of the causes behind this disaster. Analysis shows it was triggered by a high-altitude glacial collapse in Nepal. ...

China is making every effort to search for and rescue missing Chinese and foreign nationals: FM
Glacier collapse risk remains around Nepal's Cuojian River impact crater: China's Ministry of Water Resources Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery analysis by China's Ministry of Water Resources on Monday indicated that glaciers around the Cuojian River impact crater in Nepal could still collapse, the Global ... In response to a question about updates on China's rescue and relief efforts involving foreign nationals in the mudslide that hit the Gyirong Port in Southwest China's Xizang region caused ... Chinese FM spokesperson refutes inappropriate remarks by foreign media on causes of Nepal mudslide disaster “Experts and official institutions from both China and Nepal have made assessments of the causes behind this disaster. Analysis shows it was triggered by a high-altitude glacial collapse in Nepal. ...

Chinese FM spokesperson refutes inappropriate remarks by foreign media on causes of Nepal mudslide disaster
Glacier collapse risk remains around Nepal's Cuojian River impact crater: China's Ministry of Water Resources Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery analysis by China's Ministry of Water Resources on Monday indicated that glaciers around the Cuojian River impact crater in Nepal could still collapse, the Global ... China is making every effort to search for and rescue missing Chinese and foreign nationals: FM In response to a question about updates on China's rescue and relief efforts involving foreign nationals in the mudslide that hit the Gyirong Port in Southwest China's Xizang region caused ... “Experts and official institutions from both China and Nepal have made assessments of the causes behind this disaster. Analysis shows it was triggered by a high-altitude glacial collapse in Nepal. ...

US cloud giants in talks to host China's Kimi K3 on revenue-share terms, exposing rift between Washington narrative and market reality: experts
New expressway sections funded by Chinese companies in Serbia open to traffic on Monday

New expressway sections funded by Chinese companies in Serbia open to traffic on Monday
US cloud giants in talks to host China's Kimi K3 on revenue-share terms, exposing rift between Washington narrative and market reality: experts

Washington's push for G20 to reassess China trade terms is 'political mobilization,' not economic diagnosis: expert
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's call for G20 members to reassess their trade terms with China is a push for "bloc-based trade", and risks turning a debate over global imbalances into a political one, a Chinese expert said, arguing that Washington should first examine why it has become ...

Baidu dual-primary listing draws attention, expected to expand investor base and funding access
Baidu's dual-primary listing in Hong Kong and on NASDAQ will take effect on Tuesday, a move that Chinese experts said could broaden its investor base and enhance capital-market flexibility, while ... China launches special action to cultivate AI application service providers, eyes 3,000 firms in national resource pool by end-2027 China aims to establish artificial intelligence (AI) service provider resource pools, and it also aims to lift the number of enterprises in these pools in provinces that host national pilot ... Three units at the world's tallest-dam hydropower station now operational China's Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station on the Dadu River in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, home to the world's tallest dam, has put all three generating units of its first phase into ...

China launches special action to cultivate AI application service providers, eyes 3,000 firms in national resource pool by end-2027
Baidu dual-primary listing draws attention, expected to expand investor base and funding access Baidu's dual-primary listing in Hong Kong and on NASDAQ will take effect on Tuesday, a move that Chinese experts said could broaden its investor base and enhance capital-market flexibility, while ... China aims to establish artificial intelligence (AI) service provider resource pools, and it also aims to lift the number of enterprises in these pools in provinces that host national pilot ... Three units at the world's tallest-dam hydropower station now operational China's Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station on the Dadu River in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, home to the world's tallest dam, has put all three generating units of its first phase into ...

Three units at the world's tallest-dam hydropower station now operational
Baidu dual-primary listing draws attention, expected to expand investor base and funding access Baidu's dual-primary listing in Hong Kong and on NASDAQ will take effect on Tuesday, a move that Chinese experts said could broaden its investor base and enhance capital-market flexibility, while ... China launches special action to cultivate AI application service providers, eyes 3,000 firms in national resource pool by end-2027 China aims to establish artificial intelligence (AI) service provider resource pools, and it also aims to lift the number of enterprises in these pools in provinces that host national pilot ... China's Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station on the Dadu River in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, home to the world's tallest dam, has put all three generating units of its first phase into ...

Drone light show illuminates China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges
Hundreds of synchronized drones on Saturday night lit up the skies of Lusaka, the Zambian capital, to mark the China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges. The drone light show featured ... Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event held in Canada People participate in the Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event at Robson Square in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Aug. 30, 2026. Hundreds of people of different ages took part ... Kids kick critically endangered snake specimen as father joins; Chinese museum strongly condemns 'uncivilized' behavior Surveillance images from the National Zoological Museum of China have sparked online outrage after two children were seen grabbing and kicking endangered animal specimens, while their father picked up the ...

Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event held in Canada
Drone light show illuminates China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges Hundreds of synchronized drones on Saturday night lit up the skies of Lusaka, the Zambian capital, to mark the China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges. The drone light show featured ... People participate in the Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event at Robson Square in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Aug. 30, 2026. Hundreds of people of different ages took part ... Kids kick critically endangered snake specimen as father joins; Chinese museum strongly condemns 'uncivilized' behavior Surveillance images from the National Zoological Museum of China have sparked online outrage after two children were seen grabbing and kicking endangered animal specimens, while their father picked up the ...

Kids kick critically endangered snake specimen as father joins; Chinese museum strongly condemns 'uncivilized' behavior
Drone light show illuminates China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges Hundreds of synchronized drones on Saturday night lit up the skies of Lusaka, the Zambian capital, to mark the China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges. The drone light show featured ... Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event held in Canada People participate in the Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event at Robson Square in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Aug. 30, 2026. Hundreds of people of different ages took part ... Surveillance images from the National Zoological Museum of China have sparked online outrage after two children were seen grabbing and kicking endangered animal specimens, while their father picked up the ...

Black Myth's next hero: How Zhong Kui, China's ancient demon-slayer, is stepping into the global spotlight
In a studio in Lingbi, East China's Anhui Province, a formidable-looking figure often appears on paintings. With a leopard-like head, piercing eyes, a bushy beard, and a ritual weapon in hand, the figure exudes an imposing presence. Yet these seemingly intimidating images do not depict a villain. They ...

Chinese tennis players Wang Xinyu, Wu Yibing advance to US Open 2nd round
China's frequent rocket launches fuel 'rocket chasing' trend in China

China's frequent rocket launches fuel 'rocket chasing' trend in China
Chinese tennis players Wang Xinyu, Wu Yibing advance to US Open 2nd round

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

Силами ЕС задержан танкер, который связывают с "теневым флотом" РФ
Об этом сообщила глава дипломатии Евросоюза Кая Каллас

В Польше расследуют возможный поджог производителя дронов
Камеры зафиксировали человека в балаклаве

Суд в Татарстане снял с выборов в Госдуму ещё одного "яблочника"
О наличии у себя иностранных ценных бумаг и невозможности их продать он проинформировал заранее

Кандидат в Госдуму от КПРФ разместил на ТВ ролики с призывом "Миру – мир"
Ролики адресуют к острым социальным проблемам

Минцифры проверит сайты из "белого списка" на запрещённый контент
Власти намерены ограничить доступ к ресурсам с рекламой VPN

Финляндия смягчила приговор Тордену по делу о военных преступлениях
Пожизненный срок заменили на 12,5 лет заключения

США нанесли удар по иранским пусковым установкам в Ормузском проливе
КСИР готовился запустить ракеты с морскими минами в Ормузский пролив

В Екатеринбурге сообщили о попадании дрона в жилой дом
Повреждены несколько квартир

СК прекратил уголовное преследование бизнесмена Ильи Трабера
Его обвиняли в причастности к убийству депутата Александра Петрова

Российские войска атаковали Запорожскую и Днепропетровскую области
Есть пострадавшие

К Турции прибило волнами российское судно, повреждённое атакой БПЛА
Команда покинула сухогруз после атаки, судно без людей дрейфовало

В Венгрии расследуют дело компании отца Виктора Орбана
Компанию подозревают в мошенничестве при выполнении госзаказов

Ещё одного кандидата от "Яблока" снимают с выборов в Госдуму
Айрат Гумербаев баллотируется от одномандатного избирательного округа

В Белгороде под ракетный удар попали ТЭЦ и склад Ozon, двое погибших
После ударов ракет возникли пожары

У берегов Кипра перевернулось судно, на борту 267 человек, есть жертвы
Ведётся спасательная операция

Исландия проголосовала против переговоров о вступлении в ЕС
По предварительным данным, против выступили 52,8 процента

Наводнение в Непале: погибли 750 человек, более 3000 пропали без вести
Среди пропавших без вести сотни иностранцев

СМИ: Германия обвинит Россию в попытке диверсии в аэропорту Лейпцига
Ранее там были обнаружены дроны с взрывчаткой

Волгоградского профессора Романа Мельниченко наказали в СИЗО за отказ отправиться на войну
Арестованный по делу о "дискредитации" российской армии бывший профессор Волгоградского государственного университета и кандидат юридических наук Роман Мельниченко заявил, что в изоляторе его пытались завербовать на войну против Украины, а после отказа в качестве наказания заставили бегать. О давлении 53-летний профессор сообщил в письме адвокату Дмитрию Сотникову. Отказ отправиться на войну Мельниченко объяснил вербовщику тем, что он украинец. Кроме того, у него есть проблемы со зрением...

Africanews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared
Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.

Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin marathon
His withdrawal leaves the men's race wide open, while the women's event is set to feature Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, who recently set a new women's marathon world record in London.

Nightlife thrives in deeply religious northern state of Nigeria
Sokoto state is known as the “Seat of the Caliphate” for its role in the birth and propagation of Islam in the region.

UN chief says additional $1.1 billion urgently needed to fight Ebola outbreak
As a fast-growing Ebola outbreak grips the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations is warning of a critical funding gap. Secretary-General António Guterres says another 1.1 billion dollars is urgently needed to contain the crisis.

Libya energy crisis leaves parts of oil-rich country struggling
In Tripoli, shoppers are turning to their mobile phone flashlights as power cuts plunge grocery stores into darkness. Libya is facing its worst crisis in years, with severe fuel shortages disrupting daily life. As summer heat peaks, millions struggle to keep homes, cars and businesses running.

Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants.

U.S. deports dozens to Haiti as migrants arrive in unfamiliar country
It is the second U.S. deportation flight to Haiti since Temporary Protected Status was ended for some 350,000 Haitians living in the United States.

Near-total lunar eclipse as moon passes through Earth's shadow
Residents of Lisbon looked to the skies in the early hours of Friday morning as Portugal experienced a partial lunar eclipse.

Nepal: army rescues hundreds as diaspora mourns lives lost
Nepal’s army rescues hundreds from a flooded hydropower tunnel as more than 1,500 remain missing, while the Nepali diaspora holds vigils in New York.

Algeria declares 3 days of national mourning as wildfire death toll rises to 12
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Thursday declared a three-day national mourning after wildfires in the northeast killed at least 12 people and injured dozens.

DR Congo begins Ebola vaccinations as deadliest outbreak on record spreads
Authorities are therefore using Ervebo under a compassionate-use programme while researchers gather data on whether it can protect against the current strain.

Agriculture: West Africa seeks to speed up the movement of seeds
Ahead of the Kigali forum, more than 200 agricultural sector stakeholders called for easier movement of seeds across West Africa.

Zambian opposition leader Mundubile taken into custody on treason charges
The Zambian opposition leader who was runner-up in this month's disputed presidential election was taken into custody Thursday over treason allegations, police said.

Police in Ceuta clash with anti-migrant protesters as tensions rise
Police in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta clashed with anti-migrant protesters on Thursday, one month after thousands of migrants entered the territory from Morocco.