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Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.

Borrowing surge puts pressure on chancellor ahead of Budget
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting
In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.

Who will - and who won't - be talking to Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly?
The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines which world leaders Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected on the agenda.

UK to help refuel Saudi jets countering Houthi attacks
The prime minister says "defensive air-to-air refuelling" is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen.

Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.

Watch: Six-year-old girl from China sets new Rubik's Cube world record
Lian Yunzhi broke the women's world record twice in three days at World Cube Association competitions.

Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.

Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.

What we found in Earl Spencer's controversial Diana memoir
What further revelations are going to appear now the full details of his Diana book are published?

Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
The G7 also condemns "in the strongest terms" Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that the escalation in fighting in Yemen jeopardises global energy security.

New right to bereavement leave to cover step and half relatives
The new law will also cover foster, kinship care and adoptive relationships, as well as early pregnancy loss.

I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to
Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master.

The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips
From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.

I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

'My army dream was ended by childhood eye surgery'
Some 114,000 Army application were rejected on medical grounds in the past five years, Freedom of Information figures show.

'Real fear Luke Littler could walk away from the sport' - darts would be loser in booing row
Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?

The Papers: 'Air traffic out of control' and 'RAF to help Saudis'
A second glitch this month in the national air traffic system and the PM's first major foreign policy move lead the papers.

Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'
The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.

Watch: Ukraine's race to counter new jet-powered Russian drones
Russia's new drones are harder to intercept, making recent attacks on Ukraine even more devastating.

Four dead after powerful Typhoon Dujuan lashes Japan
The storm pulled away from Japan after bringing heavy rains and strong winds to Tokyo and surrounding areas.

Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.

Schools not ready for AI and 'crying out' for government guidance, report warns
Author Sir Anthony Seldon says AI needs to be addressed with the same urgency as a war or epidemic.

Being run over by pitch roller during match warm-up was terrifying, says ex-England star Townsend
Former England winger Andros Townsend says he was lucky to escape from under a pitch roller with just a few "bumps and bruises".

Outrage in India over viral video of teen molested and her friend beaten
Three minors were arrested after videos capturing the assault went viral in India, sparking anger.

Traffic chaos in Perthshire villages after Google Maps glitch
The issue saw vehicles leave the A9 and travel through the Perthshire villages of Ballinluig, Tulliemet and Guay.

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England fast bowler Wood retires from internationals
England fast bowler Mark Wood announces his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Pollock signs new Northampton deal in excess of £400k
Henry Pollock has brought an end to his contract stand-off with Northampton, saying it was ultimately "a very easy decision" to sign an extension.

'Alarming' - does WSL have a homegrown problem?
The London City Lionesses raised eyebrows with no English players in their starting line-up against Manchester United, but is there a wider trend?

Chelsea struggles to Villa bench - Garnacho faces defining season
Alejandro Garnacho joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea with a view to kick-starting his career, but his early weeks in the Midlands have been a struggle.

Why is Monaco staging a sprint race? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row
Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?

Israel FA accuses Hallgrimsson of 'ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity'
The Israel FA accuse Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson of "ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity" in comments made last week.

Al Jazeera

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill three as Zelenskyy in US for UN summit
Overnight missile and drone attacks hit several Ukrainian regions as world leaders gather in New York, US.

Why young people are paying to get hired
Why is the entry level job market so broken?

Undermining the UN is not a new US policy
While acting as the official host for the UN, the US has sought to weaken it for decades.

‘Hope’ rises in Berlin immigrant communities as Left wins amid AfD gains
The Left party, led by Turkish-origin Elif Eralp, won Berlin, offering a contrast to the far right's wins in the east.

Iran’s Pezeshkian meets Pakistan’s Naqvi in Tehran as tensions with US rise
Pakistani interior minister's trip to Tehran is his sixth and comes as Islamabad, Doha seek to revive diplomacy with US.

Palestinians turn to communal ovens to bake bread in Gaza
Amid Gaza’s food crisis, bread remains a staple as displaced families use communal ovens to save on costly fuel.

The most memorable moments at UNGA
The UN General Assembly has delivered no shortage of unforgettable moments. Here’s a look back at some of them.

ISIL-linked detainees report night raids, extortion, violence at Roj camp
Over 2,300 women and children are still held in what UN experts and human rights groups describe as open-ended detention

Attempted murder for the man who shot three Palestinians in Vermont
Jason Eaton was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder for the shooting of three Palestinian college students.

Nigeria’s refining revolution has a monopoly problem
Dangote has slashed fuel imports, but market concentration risks keeping the benefits from common Nigerians.

‘Orphaned’ by floods, more than 500 Nepali children face uncertain future
More than 500 children are now in shelters, their parents missing or declared dead since the August 26 floods.

G7 foreign ministers demand Houthis halt strikes on Saudi Arabia
Ministers demand an end to maritime shipping attacks and urge Iran to stop arming the Yemeni group.

UN General Assembly 2026: When is it, who is speaking and when?
September 22 marks the start of the general debate, where all 193 UN member states are invited to address the UNGA.

Why does the US want to send Israel 40,000 bombs?
Is the planned $2.8bn US arms deal proportionate to Israel’s threat, or could it cause more civilian casualties in Gaza?

Houthis battle for strategic heights in Yemen as thousands more flee homes
Fighting intensifies as US media say Trump called off attacks against Houthis at the last minute on Sunday.

US strikes on alleged drug boats may be ‘crimes against humanity’, UN says
UN expert says US forces have killed 223 people in 68 attacks in the Caribbean and the Pacific in the past year.

20 countries propose global oversight body to manage AI dangers
Countries including Germany, South Africa and Canada suggest international institution to set and enforce standards.

India vs Sri Lanka live: Asian Games – Women’s cricket final
Follow our live score and text commentary stream from the gold medal match in Nisshin, Japan.

Brazil election: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro tied in latest polls
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is running in October's election for a fourth non-consecutive term as Brazil's president.

Canada’s BC sues OpenAI over ChatGPT role in Tumbler Ridge school shooting
British Columbia lawsuit implicates ChatGPT, claiming tech firm ignored deadly threats and demanding safety overhauls.

Mamdani challenges Trump over White House press ban during meeting
President Trump met New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at his official residence, one day before Trump speaks to the UNGA.

Influencers Jake and Logan Paul visit the Pentagon
Influencers Logan and Jake Paul visited the Pentagon and addressed US troops, praising them for serving the country.

Here’s what to pay attention to at the UNGA
World leaders arrive for UNGA 81 as wars multiply and trust erodes in global institutions. Emma Withrow explains.

Trump returns to the UN, what will he say?
Trump returns to UNGA amid Iran war he started, Israeli violations of a Gaza ceasefire, and scrutiny of US aims.

UK to refuel Saudi jets to help counter Houthi attacks
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he has agreed to a request for 'defensive' air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets.

Global Times

China releases Top 500 private enterprises list, highlighting steady growth
China on Tuesday unveiled the latest rankings of its 500 largest private enterprises, with JD.com, Alibaba (China) Co Ltd and ...

China's Lianghekou Hydropower Station, home to the world's highest rockfill dam, wins 2026 FIDIC megaproject award
China's Lianghekou hydropower plant on the Yalong River has been named the winner of the 2026 FIDIC Project of the ...

China's first cross-sea urban railway linking Ningbo, Xiangshan in Zhejiang Province, now operational
The Ningbo-Xiangshan Urban Railway which crosses the sea and connects Zhejiang Province's Ningbo city and Xiangshan county, went into operation ...

Pakistani astronauts to fly aboard China's space station soon: senior Chinese astronaut
Two Pakistani astronauts are currently training at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center and will take part in missions ...

Enhancing cooperation between China and the US benefits the world: Global Times editorial

By 'showing presence' in Taiwan Straits, New Zealand's warships are playing with fire
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Reshuffle in Japan's cabinet and ruling party reveals potential internal divisions
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GT Voice: China's oil market resilience boosts global energy stability
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China's new-generation synchrotron radiation facility achieves first beam
The linear accelerator of the Hefei Advanced Light Facility (HALF) successfully generated and delivered an electron beam on Sunday, marking a key step forward in the construction of the world's most advanced fourth-generation synchrotron radiation facility in the low-energy range.

23rd China-ASEAN Expo concludes in Nanning, China's Guangxi
China, Madagascar conduct first joint crackdown on telecom fraud

China, Madagascar conduct first joint crackdown on telecom fraud
23rd China-ASEAN Expo concludes in Nanning, China's Guangxi

48th WorldSkills Competition to open in Shanghai
This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows decorations for the 48th WorldSkills Competition at the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai. ... Xi's upcoming state visit to US draws broad expectations for greater strategic stability, dialogue and cooperation Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the US from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson ... Manila's claim of standing by one-China policy while pursuing economic cooperation with Taiwan region may risk new friction with China, move to hurt itself: expert The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs claimed on Sunday that Manila is standing by its one-China policy but will also keep pursuing economic and cultural cooperation with island of Taiwan. ...

Xi's upcoming state visit to US draws broad expectations for greater strategic stability, dialogue and cooperation
48th WorldSkills Competition to open in Shanghai This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows decorations for the 48th WorldSkills Competition at the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai. ... Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the US from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson ... Manila's claim of standing by one-China policy while pursuing economic cooperation with Taiwan region may risk new friction with China, move to hurt itself: expert The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs claimed on Sunday that Manila is standing by its one-China policy but will also keep pursuing economic and cultural cooperation with island of Taiwan. ...

Manila's claim of standing by one-China policy while pursuing economic cooperation with Taiwan region may risk new friction with China, move to hurt itself: expert
48th WorldSkills Competition to open in Shanghai This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows decorations for the 48th WorldSkills Competition at the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai. ... Xi's upcoming state visit to US draws broad expectations for greater strategic stability, dialogue and cooperation Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the US from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson ... The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs claimed on Sunday that Manila is standing by its one-China policy but will also keep pursuing economic and cultural cooperation with island of Taiwan. ...

Canada ends decade-long duties on Chinese photovoltaic products; expert sees positive signal
China Southern Airlines resumes Guangzhou-New Delhi direct route

China Southern Airlines resumes Guangzhou-New Delhi direct route
Canada ends decade-long duties on Chinese photovoltaic products; expert sees positive signal

China moves to strengthen food security across grain supply chain in 2026-2030
China is moving to strengthen food security over the next five years by enhancing its capacity to coordinate grain production, purchasing, storage, processing and sales, as it seeks to build a efficient and modern grain circulation system.

South Korea's exports to China surge from Sep 1 to 20 as tech ties endure
South Korean exports to China than doubled to $16.6 billion from September 1 to 20, boosted by strong chip demand, South Korean media outlets reported, citing domestic customs data. ... Erenhot port drives China-Europe freight boom, rail trips top 3,500 this year The China-Europe freight train No.1293, fully loaded with auto parts and other goods, departed from the Erenhot railway port bound for Europe on Monday, marking the moment the central corridor ... China's grain industry eyes 4.5 trillion yuan output value by 2030, as food security holds firm: official China aims to achieve its grain industry's annual output value above 4.5 trillion yuan ($666.8 billion) by 2030 through making use of latest technologies, government officials said on Monday, stressing ...

Erenhot port drives China-Europe freight boom, rail trips top 3,500 this year
South Korea's exports to China surge from Sep 1 to 20 as tech ties endure South Korean exports to China than doubled to $16.6 billion from September 1 to 20, boosted by strong chip demand, South Korean media outlets reported, citing domestic customs data. ... The China-Europe freight train No.1293, fully loaded with auto parts and other goods, departed from the Erenhot railway port bound for Europe on Monday, marking the moment the central corridor ... China's grain industry eyes 4.5 trillion yuan output value by 2030, as food security holds firm: official China aims to achieve its grain industry's annual output value above 4.5 trillion yuan ($666.8 billion) by 2030 through making use of latest technologies, government officials said on Monday, stressing ...

China's grain industry eyes 4.5 trillion yuan output value by 2030, as food security holds firm: official
South Korea's exports to China surge from Sep 1 to 20 as tech ties endure South Korean exports to China than doubled to $16.6 billion from September 1 to 20, boosted by strong chip demand, South Korean media outlets reported, citing domestic customs data. ... Erenhot port drives China-Europe freight boom, rail trips top 3,500 this year The China-Europe freight train No.1293, fully loaded with auto parts and other goods, departed from the Erenhot railway port bound for Europe on Monday, marking the moment the central corridor ... China aims to achieve its grain industry's annual output value above 4.5 trillion yuan ($666.8 billion) by 2030 through making use of latest technologies, government officials said on Monday, stressing ...

Intangible cultural heritage crafts boost employment in NW China's Ningxia
Workers make handicrafts at a workshop in Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 21, 2026. Yuanzhou District in Guyuan City has developed an integrated ... "The Mountains of the Mind: A Chinese Landscape Journey" exhibition held in San Francisco A visitor views an exhibit at an exhibition named "The Mountains of the Mind: A Chinese Landscape Journey" at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, the United States, Sept. ... Choreographer bridges Chinese and Vietnamese cultures through dance Vu Minh Anh (L) practices dancing by a lake with a student in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 17, 2026. For 30-year-old Vietnamese choreographer ...

"The Mountains of the Mind: A Chinese Landscape Journey" exhibition held in San Francisco
Intangible cultural heritage crafts boost employment in NW China's Ningxia Workers make handicrafts at a workshop in Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 21, 2026. Yuanzhou District in Guyuan City has developed an integrated ... A visitor views an exhibit at an exhibition named "The Mountains of the Mind: A Chinese Landscape Journey" at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, the United States, Sept. ... Choreographer bridges Chinese and Vietnamese cultures through dance Vu Minh Anh (L) practices dancing by a lake with a student in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 17, 2026. For 30-year-old Vietnamese choreographer ...

Choreographer bridges Chinese and Vietnamese cultures through dance
Intangible cultural heritage crafts boost employment in NW China's Ningxia Workers make handicrafts at a workshop in Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 21, 2026. Yuanzhou District in Guyuan City has developed an integrated ... "The Mountains of the Mind: A Chinese Landscape Journey" exhibition held in San Francisco A visitor views an exhibit at an exhibition named "The Mountains of the Mind: A Chinese Landscape Journey" at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, the United States, Sept. ... Vu Minh Anh (L) practices dancing by a lake with a student in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 17, 2026. For 30-year-old Vietnamese choreographer ...

Chinese equestrian Hua Tian looks beyond the Asian Games
Twelve years after making his Asian Games debut, Chinese equestrian Hua Tian is preparing for his fourth appearance at the continental multi-sport event, with experience and a deeper pool of horses at his disposal.

Chinese community in Botswana celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival
Exhibition in Beijing offers first overseas public showing of Notre Dame restoration

Exhibition in Beijing offers first overseas public showing of Notre Dame restoration
Chinese community in Botswana celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival

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Во многих городах за рубежом "ЕР" заняла только третье место
Пришедшие на выборы "релоканты" голосовали обычно за "Новых людей"

В России не менее 550 украинцев обвинили в госизмене или шпионаже
А также "конфиденциальном сотрудничестве" и "помощи противнику"

Зеленский в Нью-Йорке. Сегодня он встречается с Трампом
Накануне оба лидера встречались с Макроном

Мовлаев заявил о предложении прокурора "стать мучеником"
Арестованный в Казахстане Мансур Мовлаев, который бежал от пыток в Чечне, утверждает, что после двух попыток суицида прокурор заявил ему, что его всё равно выдадут России. Мовлаев призвал соблюдать обеспечительные меры Комитета ООН по правам человека, который ранее запретил его экстрадицию. О встрече прокурора с Мансуром Мовлаевым сообщила его группа поддержки. По словам самого арестованного, представитель Комитета уголовно-исполнительной системы Казахстана заявил ему: "Не вреди своему...

Россия ударила по Киеву, Днепру и Кривому Рогу. Есть погибшие
В Днепре число жертв достигло четырёх

В Самаре после атаки беспилотников горит Куйбышевский НПЗ
Власти заявили о десятках сбитых БПЛА

Источники Reuters: Зеленский и глава ЦРУ встретились в Ирландии
Подробности разговора неизвестны

Учительницу английского оштрафовали за упоминание Британского совета
Британский совет признан в России "нежелательной организацией"

Призывникам стали отказывать в АГС, ссылаясь на школьные оценки
Речь идёт об оценках по военной подготовке

Не менее 259 тысяч военных РФ погибли в Украине с начала войны
Реальные цифры могут быть много выше

Трамп: США готовит сделку с Беларусью по закупке удобрений
Лукашенко при этом заявлял, что у Беларуси нет необходимых объёмов

Вооружённый человек открыл стрельбу в синагоге в Канаде
В священный для иудеев день Йом-Киппур

Reuters: Московский НПЗ приостановил работу после атаки 20 сентября
Завод в Капотне атаковали украинские беспилотники

Режиссёра Женю Беркович в третий раз отправили в ШИЗО
Она не получает необходимых лекарств

Политзаключённый Шабанов сообщил об унижениях и бесправии в тюрьме
Его обращения к властям остались без ответа

ЕС может продлить санкции на 3 года, но снять их с Усманова и Фридмана
Об этом сообщает корреспондент РС

Путин передал российские активы Aptar фирме племянника Кадырова
Он получил завод "Аптар Владимир"

Трамп: РФ "потеряла контроль" над дизельным топливом из-за войны
Саму войну Трамп назвал "позором". Зеленский отреагировал

Главы европейских спецслужб предупредили об усилении диверсий России
И допустили ограниченное вторжение России на территорию НАТО

"Справедливая Россия" преодолела барьер для прохождения в Госдуму
Партия набирает ровно 5% голосов

Africanews

Putin's United Russia party tightens control on parliament, early results show
President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has tightened its grip on parliament, winning a record 355 seats in Russia’s 450-seat Duma in a tightly orchestrated election.

African Union to push for bigger voice on world stage at UN meeting
This year’s UN General Assembly meeting is expected to see the African Union push for a bigger voice at the world body, including permanent African representation at the UN Security Council.

Egypt: Compensation paid to familt of Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh
Over a decade after Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh was shot dead by police, Egypt has paid compensation to the poet and activist’s family. Al-Sabbagh was killed as she laid a wreath in memory of slain demonstrators.

South Africa: Murder suspects appear in court as police find 10th body
Two South African women appeared in court on Monday over the killing of one of nine women found dead near Johannesburg; meanwhile police found a tenth body.

Tunisia: At least 11 detained following protest for release of activists
According to lawyers in Tunisia, at least 11 people have been arrested after calling for the release of jailed organisers of a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.

Cameroon: Thousands flee the Far North after Boko Haram attack [Africanews Today]
In Cameroon, insecurity is triggering a fresh wave of displacement in the Far North. Following an attack attributed to Boko Haram that left 15 people dead, thousands of residents are fleeing towards border towns, raising fears of another humanitarian crisis

Thousands of residents arrive in Waza after Medouga massacres in Makary
Thousands of people have fled their villages in Cameroon’s Far North Region following retaliatory attacks allegedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram fighters, seeking refuge in the town of Waza. Families from more than 10 villages around Makary and Medouga have arrived by truck.

Police: "only a matter of time" before femicide perpetrators brought to justice
Police in South Africa said Monday they have arrested three suspects in connection with one of a series of killings of women in the same area on the outskirts of Johannesburg.

Ceuta: Madrid takes preventie measures amid migration calls
After a call on social media urging people to cross back to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, Madrid says it's taking preventive measures.

Red Sea Film Festival postponed amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The Red Sea Film Foundation announced Monday that it has postponed the sixth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival, which had been scheduled for December in the Saudi city of Jeddah, until the fourth quarter of 2027.

Amnesty accuses M23 rebels of killings and abuses at Congo mines
Amnesty International is accusing Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo of serious abuses against miners, including killings, torture and forced labour, allegations it says could amount to war crimes.

Middle East War: Oil prices drop to their lowest in 10 days
Oil prices dropped to their lowest in 11 days on Monday, as investors hoped to see diplomatic progress on the Iran war with the UN meeting this week, as well as a partial recovery from shipments in Saudi Arabia.

Tenth woman's body found in South Africa, three suspects arrested
A tenth victim has been found in South Africa's femicide series. The unidentified woman was found on Sunday afternoon in Soweto, partially wrapped in a duvet. South African police meanwhile announced having arrested three suspects in connection with another woman's death.

South Africa showcases homegrown defence technology
Helicopters roared overhead and fighter jets tore across the skies as crowds gathered for an aerospace and defence show in Tshwane, South Africa, showcasing the country’s growing defence capabilities.

Major investigation reveals scale and opacity of US deportations to Africa
The United States has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants with no ties to those nations, according to an investigation published Monday.

Ethiopia: Seven armed groups form anti-government alliance
Seven Ethiopian armed groups have formed an alliance against the federal government, an official of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) said on Sunday.

Surviving Nigerian miners recount ordeal in detention after 37 deaths
37 individuals, suspected of working as illegal miners, died in custody in Nigeria in recent days, prompting the government to name a committee to investigate the situation. The survivors recount their harrowing ordeal in detention.

Iran says large numbers of army ground forces remain deployed along borders
Iran has kept large numbers of army ground forces deployed along its borders since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 in response to potential threats, the commander of the army's ground forces said on Sunday.

Morocco: Youth vote in focus ahead of first parliamentary elections since Gen Z protests
As Morocco readies for Wednesday’s parliamentary elections, all eyes are on young voters. These are the first elections since youth-led protests spread across the country in late 2025.

Nigeria: Families demand justice for 37 men who died in custody
Families of some of the people who died in a Nigerian paramilitary civil defence force holding cell, on Saturday demanded justice as government appointed an independent panel to probe the deaths.

Brazil transforms waste palm oil into green energy
Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, is promoting the reuse of residual palm oil from its iconic acarajé fritters — African-inspired, shrimp-filled dumplings made with peeled black-eyed peas and onions and served with sauce.

Gaza children return to school after years of war and displacement
Children in Gaza are heading back to school as a new academic year begins, returning to classrooms that remain heavily damaged and lacking basic equipment after years of war.

Uganda suspends military cooperation with Turkey amid political tensions
Uganda's army said Saturday it had suspended military cooperation with Turkey, after demands for Ankara to hand over a prominent political blogger and fierce critic of President Yoweri Museveni.

Congo launches Ebola vaccination campaign for frontline workers
Congo began vaccinating health care workers against Ebola on Saturday in Bunia, the epicenter of the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in the country’s history.

Hundreds of Tunisians demand release of jailed Gaza flotilla activists
Hundreds of Tunisians protested on Saturday to demand the release of jailed pro-Palestinian activists accused of money laundering when they helped organise a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.

Nigeria appoints panel to probe deaths of 37 miners in holding cell
Nigeria's government has appointed a 10-member independent panel to investigate the deaths of 37 people in a paramilitary civil defence force holding cell, the interior minister said Saturday.

Nigeria gold miner deaths spark protests in Niger state
Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic on Friday as they struggled to breathe inside the cell.

South African circus gives young performers a new route forward
In Johannesburg, a circus is helping young performers from under-resourced communities turn talent into careers. Among them is 29-year-old Brian Ngobese, who grew up in Alexandra township. After discovering circus almost by accident, he trained in aerial acrobatics.

UN envoy visits displaced communities in eastern DR Congo
UN staffs traveled to Kimoka in North Kivu on Friday, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in an area controlled by M23 rebels, to assess the situation of returnees and their living conditions in conflict-affected areas, as the country also faces its worst Ebola outbreak.

Greece-Egypt military exercise draws tourists’ attention in Crete
Vacationers on the Greek island of Crete — taking a morning dip or seeking shade on wooden sunbeds — watched a major military exercise unfold on a beachfront Friday, just 50 meters (yards) away.

South Africa: Olifantsfontein residents hold vigil for woman found dead
Residents of Olifantsfontein gathered to remember a woman whose body was found floating in a river in Clayville, east of Johannesburg, as communities across the area demand action over a series of killings of women.

Student pilot and flight instructor killed in Kenya plane crash near wind turbines
The aircraft went down near wind turbines in Kipeto, a hilly area of Kajiado County southwest of Nairobi, according to Kajiado West police commander Maureen Kuto. Neither victim was immediately identified.

Nigeria probes deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody
Nigeria's government suspended a civil defence commander as President Bola Tinubu ordered a "thorough", "urgent and "full and transparent investigation" over Thursday's deaths.

Nigeria: Armed security deployed in Minna after deaths of miners
Armed security personnel have been deployed in the Nigerian city of Minna, where demonstrators have been taking to the streets, a day after dozens suspected illegal gold miners died while in custody.

DRC: OCHA helps with response endeavours amid ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, is helping response endeavours through rapid and flexible funding.

Egypt / China: Top officials meet in Beijing on Friday
In the Chinese capital, the country's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Speaker of the Egyptian Senate Essam El Din Ahmed Mohamed Farid on Friday.

Madagascar tourist arrivals grow despite instability
The Indian Ocean island nation recorded nearly 150,000 arrivals in the first half of 2026, a ministry of tourism official said

Teleperformance Kenya faces allegations over workers’ rights
The company has three months to engage in mediation. If no agreement is reached, the organisations say they could take the case to a French court.

Iran: Tehran stages largest demonstration since start of conflict
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians took to the streets on Friday, in a government-organized demonstration following months of conflict. It marks the largest such protest since the United States and Israel attacked in February.

Iran war fuels clean energy push but emissions remain high
Stanford climate scientist Rob Jackson says prolonged high oil prices could encourage longer-term investment in alternatives.

Israel, Morocco agree to mutually open embassies: foreign ministry
Israel and Morocco have agreed to open embassies in their respective countries following a meeting between their top diplomats and the US ambassador to the United Nations in New York on Wednesday

Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku Station
Japan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers.

Torrential rain and flooding slam Tunis, forcing schools to close
Torrential rain and severe thunderstorms struck Tunis on 17 September, flooding roads, disrupting traffic, and forcing schools and universities to suspend afternoon classes from 3 p.m. local time.

Ceuta: Tense scenes as police move migrants to temporary camp
There were tense scenes in Ceuta on Friday between police and a group of migrants, who were being moved to a temporary camp in the port area.

Kenya: Health workers increasingly concerned in wake of USAID cuts
In Kenya, the impact of USAID cuts is being increasingly felt. At least 24 deaths of HIV-positive sex workers in Kenya have been reported, who, like Beatrice, in good health until aid was slashed by the United States early last year, health workers say.

Johannesburg’s waste crisis leaves communities surrounded by illegal dumps
In Kya Sands, some residents say rubbish has gone uncollected for weeks, driving demand for informal waste haulers — and leaving communities to confront the consequences themselves.

British Airways returns to Tanzania after 13-year pause
The new routes commence in late May, 2027. It is the first time the carrier is returning to the east African nation since ending its Dar es salaam-London service 13 years ago

Zimbabwe farmers seek funds to cash in on China blueberry boom
The southern African country dispatched its first shipment of blueberries to China in July after a phytosanitary agreement signed a year ago and Beijing's scrapping of tariffs on imports from 53 African countries in May

Parties intensify campaign as Morocco approaches legislative elections
Faouzi Lekjaa, Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and other Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) candidates visited Rabat during their electoral campaign on 14 September for a face to face interaction with local residents.

Russian drones devastate shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia city
A Russian strike has hit a shopping complex in Zaporizhzhia, injuring one person and sparking a fire that spread across more than 10,000 square metres, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.