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Police aborted pursuit about 10 seconds before fatal crash, watchdog says
Officers had been pursing a car before it went the wrong way down a dual carriageway.

CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut
Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".

Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.

Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC
Mykhailo Fedorov has also called for wartime elections to be held in Ukraine.

ECB investigating England bowler Brydon Carse for 'nightclub incident'
The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.

Scammers increasingly using QR codes to steal money and data
Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app.

France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.

Trump waves green flag kicking off high-speed IndyCar race through Washington
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.

How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months.

Why we can't look away from hoarder home clean-ups
Videos of extreme cleaning posted on social media often go viral and are watched millions of times.

The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer
A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.

Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing
BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.

Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?
Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.

Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games
The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.

Thousands struggling without power in Indiana 12 days after severe storms
In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".

Wicker Man director's sons complete their late father's film trilogy
The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years.

Scottish climber completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK
The 38-year-old becomes one of just over 100 people who have stood on all 1,072 summits.

Plan to restrict serious offenders to certain areas to start in October
Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.

DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks
Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.

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Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?
And, Sue Gray gives her first interview since leaving Downing Street.

How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department?
Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t pledge to act “independently” from the White House.

An intense psychological thriller with Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum
Having fun? Nothing as as it seems on a private party island, and leaving's not an option

ECB investigates Carse 'nightclub incident'
The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.

Norris beats Antonelli to claim final Dutch GP win
Lando Norris and McLaren beats Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to take a masterful strategic victory in a compelling Dutch Grand Prix.

Watkins' absence at Brighton a question for him - Emery
Ollie Watkins' absence in Aston Villa's thrashing at Brighton is a question for the striker, says boss Unai Emery.

Newcastle and Liverpool united in tribute to legend Keegan
Both Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to their legendary player on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

Jamieson takes Trump call after ending 14-year title wait
Scott Jamieson shoots a final round of 67 at the Nexo Championship to end his 14-year drought and earn a video call with President Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera

Landfill collapse in Guinea kills at least 22 people
Heavy rains wash over the site, triggering a landslide that buries several shacks.

Photos: Ukraine celebrates National Flag Day
People observe a minute of silence for those killed in war to mark the holiday established in 2004.

LIVE: Elche vs Barcelona – La Liga
Follow updates as Barcelona kick off their La Liga campaign - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.

French President Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris for talks
Energy, regional conflicts, and bilateral cooperation to dominate Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman's discussions.

Can Nigeria cash in on Iran war?
Ekperikpe Ekpo says the US-Israel war on Iran has pushed Nigeria to expand its gas production.

Canada, US and tit-for-tat tariffs: How will they impact their economies?
Both countries will suffer from the trade war with steeper tariffs raising business costs and consumer prices.

Gaza families search for children missing after years of war
Families in Gaza continue searching for children and relatives missing in the war.

Iran’s government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions
Prices for food and other items are soaring, and there is a history of unrest, so any increase is being considered.

Pezeshkian says Iran ‘has not become Venezuela’ despite war and sanctions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has stood firm despite what he calls a full-scale war.

PM Tarique Rahman’s trip stalled: What it means for Bangladesh-India ties
India and Bangladesh have not been able to move past the contentious question of Sheikh Hasina, living in New Delhi.

Nordic nations ‘have lost confidence in Infantino’, demand FIFA reforms
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands back calls for Infantino's resignation amid FIFA crisis.

The Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. Will Hormuz defeat the US?
In the latest episode of Al Jazeera’s new podcast, Deja Vu looks at how oil, shipping and war shape the Gulf.

Chelsea preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season
Chelsea have had their worst Premier League run in 30 years. Can new manager Xabi Alonso succeed and is Cole Palmer key?

Heavy Israeli air strike hits warehouse in central Gaza
Heavy Israeli air strike hits warehouse in central Gaza

Dozens of attacks in southern Thailand wound three people
Many local government offices and several vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the 51 attacks late on Saturday.

AI fraud costing victims millions of dollars
Deepfake scams are becoming harder to spot as criminals use AI to impersonate officials and public figures.

Zelenskyy says wartime elections could ‘destroy’ Ukraine
The embattled Ukrainian president slams Mykhailo Fedorov's idea as a 'tsunami' that would 'split' the country.

DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living
DR Congo miners risk Ebola to make a living

Real Madrid’s Mourinho condemns bullying of Vinicius after La Liga win
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has criticised the bullying of Vinicius Junior by opponents and fans.

US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed rebuts criticism from JD Vance
El-Sayed has hit back at JD Vance, saying his identity and religion aren’t causing the Trump administration’s problems.

Can Iran retaliate against countries that join US ‘economic war’?
Iran warns that countries backing US economic sanctions will be considered an enemy of Tehran.

Sydney Marathon organisers not running away from ‘unfortunate’ medal error
The medal features the Allianz Arena in Munich, instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium, as one of the city's landmarks.

Explosion injures 13 in Taiwan
Explosion injures 13 in Taiwan

Israel’s war on Gaza forces Palestinians to rely on ‘Stone Age’ toilets
The displaced in Gaza are struggling to find safe, discreet and sanitary toilets amid health crisis.

Mourinho decries alleged bullying of Vinicius in Real’s win at Espanyol
'Vinicius is no saint, but what they're doing to him was ​too much,' Mourinho said after Real's first match of La Liga.

Global Times

Tight hug after 27 years: Reunion across ocean, marking China-US folk friendship
A long-awaited reunion that captured nationwide public attention unfolded on Sunday evening when American teacher Ronald Sakolsky and Yin Yuzhen, ...

Can humanoid robots move beyond the games?
On the blue track inside the National Speed Skating Oval, robots chased each other in the 400-meter race. A sprinting ...

Exclusive: Chinese ambassador hails mutual support as Colombian public expresses gratitude for China's earthquake relief aid
Following the earthquake in Colombia earlier this month, the Chinese government has delivered emergency humanitarian earthquake relief supplies to the ...

F-16Vs headed to Taiwan region; expert says incapable of shifting cross-Straits air power balance
Recent media attention has focused on Taiwan region's purchase of 66 F-16V (Blk 70) fighter jets from the US, the ...

Canada launches a 'Chinese-styled counterattack' – a heavy blow: Global Times editorial

China's robots: Don't just watch, understand the industrial system
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GT Voice: Protectionism is the last thing European automakers need
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China's upgraded high-altitude wind power project that extracts clean energy from stratosphere completes test
China's high-altitude wind power technology has achieved a major breakthrough, as the domestically developed S4000 Stratosphere Airborne Wind Energy System (SAWES) recently completed a test at a base in Northwest China, CCTV News reported on Saturday.

China, Arab states launch a five-year action plan to combat drought, desertification and land degradation
Chinese authorities order local probe, nationwide market check over wholesaler using formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh: report

Chinese authorities order local probe, nationwide market check over wholesaler using formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh: report
China, Arab states launch a five-year action plan to combat drought, desertification and land degradation

Delegates attending 3rd APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings visit China's Dalian
F-16Vs headed to Taiwan region; expert says incapable of shifting cross-Straits air power balance Recent media attention has focused on Taiwan region's purchase of 66 F-16V (Blk 70) fighter jets from the US, the first two of which are now en route to the ... Delegates attending the Third APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings experience calligraphy at a historical and cultural neighborhood in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 22, 2026. The Third ... China embraces summer inbound travel craze with niche draws, fresh moves At than 1,500 meters above sea level, Tianmen Mountain in central China's Zhangjiajie offers summer temperatures of just 22 to 26 degrees Celsius, drawing a steady stream of visitors.

China embraces summer inbound travel craze with niche draws, fresh moves
F-16Vs headed to Taiwan region; expert says incapable of shifting cross-Straits air power balance Recent media attention has focused on Taiwan region's purchase of 66 F-16V (Blk 70) fighter jets from the US, the first two of which are now en route to the ... Delegates attending 3rd APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings visit China's Dalian Delegates attending the Third APEC Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings experience calligraphy at a historical and cultural neighborhood in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 22, 2026. The Third ... At than 1,500 meters above sea level, Tianmen Mountain in central China's Zhangjiajie offers summer temperatures of just 22 to 26 degrees Celsius, drawing a steady stream of visitors.

Chinese electric forklift exports boom, orders extend into Q4
South Korea, India eye Arctic route after China's regular service launch

South Korea, India eye Arctic route after China's regular service launch
Chinese electric forklift exports boom, orders extend into Q4

Harvey's Kimi K3 move signals growing traction among US businesses; expert notes customization edge could outweigh geopolitical concerns
As US artificial intelligence (AI) companies appear to be eyeing Chinese open-weight models, Harvey, a San Francisco-based legal AI firm, has recently built its first in-house model, Harvey Tenet, on top of Moonshot AI's Kimi K3, underscoring the growing appeal of Chinese open-weight technology among US developers.

PipeChina's Horgos station delivers 600 bcm-plus of natural gas: report
China Oil and Gas Pipeline Network Corp (PipeChina) said that the Horgos compressor station, the first station of the second and third pipelines of China's west-to-east gas transmission project, has ... Chinese chipmaker YMTC files for $4.6 billion STAR market IPO after fellow CXMT's record debut Chinese NAND flash memory chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) has taken a major step toward a public listing. The Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR market has accepted the company's initial ... Tien Kung Ultra robot wins 1st gold medal at 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, clocking 38.15 seconds in 400-meter contest The Tiangong team won the first gold medal of the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) on Sunday, with the Tiangong Ultra robot clocking 38.15 seconds in the 400-meter (Large ...

Chinese chipmaker YMTC files for $4.6 billion STAR market IPO after fellow CXMT's record debut
PipeChina's Horgos station delivers 600 bcm-plus of natural gas: report China Oil and Gas Pipeline Network Corp (PipeChina) said that the Horgos compressor station, the first station of the second and third pipelines of China's west-to-east gas transmission project, has ... Chinese NAND flash memory chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) has taken a major step toward a public listing. The Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR market has accepted the company's initial ... Tien Kung Ultra robot wins 1st gold medal at 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, clocking 38.15 seconds in 400-meter contest The Tiangong team won the first gold medal of the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) on Sunday, with the Tiangong Ultra robot clocking 38.15 seconds in the 400-meter (Large ...

Tien Kung Ultra robot wins 1st gold medal at 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, clocking 38.15 seconds in 400-meter contest
PipeChina's Horgos station delivers 600 bcm-plus of natural gas: report China Oil and Gas Pipeline Network Corp (PipeChina) said that the Horgos compressor station, the first station of the second and third pipelines of China's west-to-east gas transmission project, has ... Chinese chipmaker YMTC files for $4.6 billion STAR market IPO after fellow CXMT's record debut Chinese NAND flash memory chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) has taken a major step toward a public listing. The Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR market has accepted the company's initial ... The Tiangong team won the first gold medal of the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) on Sunday, with the Tiangong Ultra robot clocking 38.15 seconds in the 400-meter (Large ...

2,200-year-old leaf-wrapped grain bundles found in Chinese tomb may be ancient precursor to 'zongzi'
Archaeologists have unearthed a collection of plant-wrapped bundles dating back about 2,200 years that closely resemble modern-day zongzi, the glutinous rice dumplings traditionally eaten during China's Dragon Boat Festival, according ... Chinese animated film 'Niu Lai' becomes unexpected global hit, surpassing 45 million yuan at box office Chinese animated film Niu Lai, initially mocked online for its "worest" production, has become an unlikely box-office and internet sensation in China and abroad, spawning memes, merchandise and growing interest ... China-Russia media delegation members experience Chinese culture in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang Members of a joint China-Russia media delegation visit the China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 20, 2026. The delegation visited Hangzhou from Aug. 20 to ...

Chinese animated film 'Niu Lai' becomes unexpected global hit, surpassing 45 million yuan at box office
2,200-year-old leaf-wrapped grain bundles found in Chinese tomb may be ancient precursor to 'zongzi' Archaeologists have unearthed a collection of plant-wrapped bundles dating back about 2,200 years that closely resemble modern-day zongzi, the glutinous rice dumplings traditionally eaten during China's Dragon Boat Festival, according ... Chinese animated film Niu Lai, initially mocked online for its "worest" production, has become an unlikely box-office and internet sensation in China and abroad, spawning memes, merchandise and growing interest ... China-Russia media delegation members experience Chinese culture in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang Members of a joint China-Russia media delegation visit the China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 20, 2026. The delegation visited Hangzhou from Aug. 20 to ...

China-Russia media delegation members experience Chinese culture in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang
2,200-year-old leaf-wrapped grain bundles found in Chinese tomb may be ancient precursor to 'zongzi' Archaeologists have unearthed a collection of plant-wrapped bundles dating back about 2,200 years that closely resemble modern-day zongzi, the glutinous rice dumplings traditionally eaten during China's Dragon Boat Festival, according ... Chinese animated film 'Niu Lai' becomes unexpected global hit, surpassing 45 million yuan at box office Chinese animated film Niu Lai, initially mocked online for its "worest" production, has become an unlikely box-office and internet sensation in China and abroad, spawning memes, merchandise and growing interest ... Members of a joint China-Russia media delegation visit the China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 20, 2026. The delegation visited Hangzhou from Aug. 20 to ...

F1 investigates Chinese boy group's concert logo over alleged trademark infringement
Formula 1 (F1) has referred information about the logo used for a concert tour by Chinese boy group Teens in Times (TNT) to the appropriate team for review and investigation, after sport fans said that the design closely resembles F1's trademark, multiple Chinese media outlets reported.

'2026 version of Journey to the West' goes viral as classic comes alive in young people's everyday lives
Chinese animated film 'Niu Lai' becomes unexpected global hit, surpassing 45 million yuan at box office

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ВСУ, возможно, атаковали российский космодром "Плесецк"
Оттуда запускаются спутники системы "Рассвет" – российского аналога "Старлинка"

В Курской области БПЛА атаковал высоковольтную подстанцию
Она обслуживает магистральные трубопроводы и Михайловский ГОК

В клубах Петрозаводска и Москвы прошли рейды силовых структур
Несколько человек были задержаны

Норвегия выделит Украине больше 9 миллиардов долларов в 2027 году
Украина хотела бы получить от Евросоюза 30 миллиардов евро

Подруга похищенной Седы Сулеймановой задержана в Грозном
Она провела в Грозном пикет

В Киев перед Днём независимости приехали лидеры 6 стран Европы
24 августа состоится заседание коалиции желающих

Зеленский: более 60% населения РФ хочет завершения войны
Поэтому с выборов сняли "Яблоко", считает он

Зеленский: выборы сейчас стали бы "цунами" для Украины
Он рассказал о последних мирных инициативах

Около ста задержанных на музыкальном фестивале под Выборгом
Поводом стали якобы "песни в поддержку Украины"

В Казахстане прошли выборы - впервые по новым правилам
Зарегистрированы семь партийных списков

Под Харьковом беспилотник атаковал электричку, под Одессой - поезд
Всего за сутки погибли 4 человека

Глава Орловской области призвал жителей доносить о людях с акцентом
Из-за опасности диверсий

В Оренбурге атакован склад Ozon, горит склад в Петербурге
О пострадавших не сообщалось

В драке фанатов на стадионе в Германии пострадали 85 человек
Повздорили между собой болельщики "Кайзерслаутерна" и "Вальдхоф Мангейма"

В Севастополе обломки дрона упали на автобус: погибли два человека
Еще пять человек пострадали

Полицейские пришли еще к одному кандидату в Госдуму от КПРФ
Ему выдали предостережение о недопустимости нарушения закона

Суд в США отменил запрет на выдачу виз гражданам 75 стран
Госдепартамент ввёл этот запрет в январе 2026 года

Из России депортируют двух иностранцев, якобы надевших женскую одежду
На них составили протоколы по статье о распространении "ЛГБТ-пропаганды"

РФ попросила запретить митинги у своих посольств в день выборов
Соответствующие ноты были отправлены в дипломатические ведомства всех стран

США планируют выплатить ООН 725 млн долларов долга
По данным ООН, общая сумма долга превышает 4 млрд долларов

Africanews

Ebola: Artisanal miners keep digging for gold despite virus risk
Artisanal gold mining in Congo draws a highly mobile workforce as miners travel across the region in search of gold, and between mining areas and population centers to trade the mineral

Alarm as bush fires ravage Burundi's Ruvubu National Park
More than 10,000 hectares of Ruvubu National Park have been destroyed by bushfires. Understaffed and under equipped, park rangers are constantly battling the flames with little success

Youth caravan steps up Ebola awareness amid attacks on response teams
Response teams in Ituri and North Kivu provinces have faced intense mistrust, fueled by rumors and misinformation, in a region also torn by violence from multiple armed groups

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete killed in South Africa
Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot and killed at his home in South Africa, government officials said Friday

Ethiopia: Tigrayan women celebrate Ashenda amid fears of new war
In Addis Ababa, Tigrayan women gather to celebrate Ashenda, while expressing hopes for lasting peace in Ethiopia's Tigray region, where recent drone strikes on the regional capital Mekella have renewed fears of conflict after the devastating 2020-2022 war

DRC: Ex-president Kabila challenges US sanctions in court
In a suit before a court in Washington, Joseph Kabila who led Congo from 2001 to 2019 contends that his blacklisting by the Office of Foreign Assets Control  (OFAC) in April was based on unsubstantiated allegations

Ebola gathering ban stalls cultural revival in eastern Congo’s Goma
When Rwanda-backed M23 rebels took over the city in 2025, leaving hundreds dead in fighting, Goma's cultural scene took a hit. Festivals slowly returned, but now an Ebola outbreak has forced another shutdown

Sudan farms lie barren as El Nino leaves Nile banks dry
Across the country, farmland that could feed the world's largest hunger crisis many times over lies fallow, as weary farmers once again find themselves in the crosshairs of faraway destruction

US returns dozens of smuggled artifacts from three different eras to Egypt
American spy agency FBI returned dozens of looted artifacts to Egyptian government officials during a ceremony held Friday in Los Angeles

Ceuta authorities bury migrants who died in border rush from Morocco
The dead, whose identities are unknown, were among the more than 90 migrants who lost their lives during Spain’s deadliest border crisis three weeks ago

Ebola: DRC receives shipment of more than 16,000 vaccine doses
More than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) late Friday, an AFP journalist saw, as the country faces the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history

Tanzania: Tundu Lissu denounces 'political case' as treason trial starts
Lissu, head of the opposition Chadema party, was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason, which carries a potential death penalty, for allegedly inciting the public to boycott last year's elections

Eyewitnessess describe moments before deadly Kenya helicopter crash
Residents of Samburu County in northern Kenya have been describing the moments before a deadly helicopter crash that killed all seven people on board.

Algerian police seize 33 kg of cocaine in major drug bust
Algerian police released video on Thursday reportedly showing the results of a major drug bust. Police said they seized some 33 kilos of cocaine and more than 10 million capsules of the psychotropic substance pregabalin.

China-Africa media cooperation: Building skills for the AI era
As the media landscape becomes increasingly digital and intelligent, the message from Beijing is clear: skills, technology and knowledge-sharing will be central to Africa’s ability to shape its own digital future.

French presidential hopeful Philippe vows to crack down on immigration to Mayotte
During a visit to Mayotte on Friday, France’s former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe vowed to crack down on immigration to the French overseas territory if he’s elected to the presidency next year.

Duck brigade replaces pesticides on wine farm in South Africa
Indian runner ducks are used, alongside sheep and cattle, at Vergenoegd Löw to control insects and trim down crops and weeds in the vineyards.

Guinea-Bissau opposition calls for boycott of constitutional referendum
Guinea-Bissau’s opposition PAIGC is calling for a boycott of the country’s upcoming constitutional referendum, citing fears of rigged vote.

Nigeria: Religious leaders unite for social peace in West Africa
The initiative sends a powerful message: religious diversity does not have to divide societies. It can become a foundation for dialogue, solidarity and lasting peace.

South African police arrest five people in $37 million drug bust
The suspects were allegedly operating a multimillion-dollar crystal methamphetamine manufacturing operation on a farm in Limpopo province.

New videos show deadly landslide burying gold miners in Central African Republic
New videos filmed at the Zamboye mining site on 18 August appears to show the moment a landslide swept through an artisanal gold mine in the Central African Republic, burying miners beneath earth and sand.

Tanzanian opposition leader to face trial on treason charges
Tundu Lissu has been detained since April last year for allegedly inciting the public to boycott the November elections.

Police summon Zambian opposition leader for questioning after disputed vote
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been summoned for questioning by police over an alleged national security threat. Mundubile lost to incumbent Hakainde Hichilema in last week's presidential election and has vowed to challenge the results in court.

DRC Ebola outbreak growing 'exponentially,' UN warns, as deaths exceed 2,500
The Ebola outbreak raging through the Democratic Republic of the Congo is growing "exponentially," the United Nations warned on Friday, as the number of deaths from the virus passed 2,500.

Benin cyberactivist Steve Amoussou freed after two-year sentence
Beninese cyberactivist Steve Amoussou has been released after serving a two-year prison sentence for charges including politically motivated insult and spreading false news. His case had become a prominent test of the government's treatment of critics and online dissent.

Belgian university suspends academic who accused Arday of plagiarism
Researcher Nathan Cofnas said in a post on X that he was under investigation by Ghent University for "discriminating" against the late Cambridge professor.

Hungary’s lakes and rivers hit record lows as severe drought deepens
Hungary is facing a severe water crisis, with prolonged heat and drought driving water levels sharply lower. Around 99% of the country is under severe or extreme drought, while desertification threatens the Great Hungarian Plain.

Libya: Fifteen years after Gaddafi, country still divided
Fifteen years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya remains deeply divided. Hopes for stability following the 2011 revolution have given way to a prolonged political, institutional and security crisis, fuelled by the existence of two rival centres of power.

Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens
Mongolia is hosting the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s COP17 in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August, bringing together representatives from 196 countries and the European Union to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification.

South Africa: Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina fights deportation
South Africa: Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina Fights Deportation

Drone strike wounds 13 in Tigray capital as fears of renewed war grow
A drone strike on Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, injured at least 13 people, including five children, a hospital official said Thursday. The attack comes amid growing tensions between federal and Tigrayan forces and fears the region could slide back into war.

First-ever mpox cases reported in Guinea-Bissau with children the most vulnerable
UNICEF says it is very concerning that half of the 46 suspected cases are children under the age of 15.

London Bus Stop named after Nigerian content creator ‘Bus Aunty’
A Nigerian mental health nurse and content creator known online as “Bus Aunty” has had a London bus stop named after her, following years of documenting her fascination with the city’s buses.

Mexico: Aura battles turn a viral meme into live contests
Young Mexicans are taking part in 'aura battles', where creativity, confidence and humour decide the winner. The trend is moving from social media to live events.

New protests in Tunisia calling for ousting of President Kais Saied
It comes amid growing economic pressures during a summer of extreme heat that has left many Tunisians short of water and electricity.

Spain moves hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to temporary shelters
Spain began relocating migrants from a makeshift camp on Ceuta’s El Trampolín beach on Thursday, 20 August, nearly three weeks after a mass border surge left thousands living without adequate shelter in the North African enclave.

Kyiv residents search through the wreckage after Russia’s deadly barrage
Residents of Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district spent Thursday assessing the damage after a Russian overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones tore through a residential area.

Central African Republic shuts Zamboye gold mine after deadly collapse
Authorities in the Central African Republic have closed an artisanal gold mine near the Cameroon border after a landslide killed at least 49 people, according to the official toll. Local sources say the death toll could be around 100, with many miners still missing.

First US deportees arrive in Liberia under controversial third-country deal
Twenty migrants deported from the United States have arrived in Liberia, the first group of up to 1,200 people the West African country says it will receive under a new agreement.

Phone app helps Kenya's visually impaired get around
A navigation tool built in Kenya is using AI to help people with visual impairment understand what lies ahead as they move through Nairobi. 'Sightra' runs as a phone based web app, detecting cars, trees, furniture and other obstacles in real time and sending spoken descriptions through an earpiece.

Egypt and Qatar stress need for dialogue over Strait of Hormuz
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Cairo on Thursday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional deescalation.

RSF calls for release of French journalists detained in Togo
Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders is calling for the release of two French journalists and their fixer detained in Togo.

Cameroon's President Biya returns home after unexplained 10-week absence
President Paul Biya, 93, returned to Cameroon on Thursday, after a 73-day absence that fuelled speculation about his health.

DR Congo receives 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses for outbreak response
WHO experts say early evidence, including animal studies, suggests Ervebo could offer some protection—and the new trial will seek to establish whether that protection extends to humans.

Chinese court sentences founder of troubled property developer Evergrande to life in prison
Hui was fined 47 million yuan ($6.5 million) in 2024 and banned from China's securities markets for life by the China Securities Regulatory Commission over inflating company financial results, among other issues.

Spanish government creates new migrant shelters to ease Ceuta crisis
On Thursday morning, it began relocating over 1,000 people from the beach to reception centres set up in army tents.

US national debt tops 40 trillion dollars for first time
America's national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars for the first time - more than double what it was just 10 years ago, according to data released by the US Treasury on Wednesday.

DR Congo: Prosecutors seek 15-year prison sentence for ex-justice minister
They accuse Constant Mutamba of being the mastermind behind the fraudulent disbursement of some $20 million from the Uganda Victims’ Reparation Fund.

Reuters: Continental confederations in talks to oust FIFA boss Infantino
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF have not given up on ousting FIFA president Gianni Infantino, according to a new report from Reuters. The three continental bodies are said to be in talks about seeking a vote of no confidence against Infantino over his proposal to sell World Cup profits to private investors.

Nigeria's federal government moves to decriminalise attempted suicide
Health Minister Ali Pate said the reform aims at reducing suicide deaths and attempts by 15 per cent by 2030.