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Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC
Princess Diana's brother describes press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan as a "cancerous influence in their life" and says he saw his sister cry "tears of despair" over interest in her.

Watch: Diana's brother says press has 'cancerous influence' on Harry and Meghan's lives
Earl Spencer says that he can see echoes of Princess Diana's treatment from the press in the way Harry and Meghan are scrutinised.

Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says
Moscow's mayor says 450 drones were downed during the overnight barrage, in which two people died.

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy
The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.

The deadly new drugs making Scotland's fight against addiction even harder
Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married
Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.

Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.

Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished?
A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago
The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.

Man rearrested after missing mum's remains found
The remains of mother-of-three Joanne Sheen were found almost seven years after she went missing.

Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.

Homes evacuated over fears fire at seaside hotel weakened building's structure
Residents living near Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel relocated after safety inspectors' concerns.

German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.

Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over from long-running presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

Maddy Cusack's family still waiting for answers on third anniversary of her death
The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.

Twin's stillbirth inspires grieving father's children's book
Richard Ganjavi says you never get over the loss of a child but hopes his book will be her legacy.

The Meta glasses revolution - is it okay to film people in public?
Meta glasses, made by the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, have made it easier for people to film discreetly in public.

I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

Asian hornet hunt leads to nest discovery
Bee keepers and inspectors used GPS trackers to follow the insects and find the nest in Oldham.

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Townsend run over by pitch roller in Thailand
Former England winger Andros Townsend jokes that playing Stoke away "wasn't so bad after all" following a bizarre incident before a game in Thailand.

Al Jazeera

Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man near Jenin and an Israeli settler died from his wounds in a separate shooting.

Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Ed Sheeran concert
Pro-Palestine protesters rallied outside Ed Sheeran’s solo concert in Philadelphia.

Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa in latest targeting of East Jerusalem sites
Netanyahu storms Western Wall tunnels amid Yom Kippur settler incursions, drawing fierce condemnation.

Back to school in Gaza: Learning in tents after years of disruption
After nearly three years of disruption, children return to school in Gaza in makeshift spaces with scarce resources.

What are Iran’s latest conditions to end its war with the US?
Iran's latest stipulations come as growing regional escalation causes oil prices to cross $100 per barrel.

Anthems, transport, housing: What’s gone wrong at the Asian Games in Japan?
Accommodation crisis, transport gaffes and national anthem mix-ups headline the games before their opening in Japan.

LIVE: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid – La Liga
Follow updates from the Madrid derby, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.

Trump’s Greenland deal: A triumph of optics?
It seems the new agreement may not be that 'new'.

Turkish FM says ready to meet Saudi defence needs – what does that mean?
Ankara expresses readiness to assist Riyadh as Houthi attacks escalate, testing a recent trilateral defence agreement.

Salah scores hat-trick as Trabzonspor beat Galatasaray in Turkish league
Mohamed Salah scored three goals and created the fourth as the Turkish champions were defeated 4–0 by Trabzonspor.

Asian Games: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20 record as India beat Bangladesh
India defeat Bangladesh by 114 runs to book women's cricket final against Sri Lanka, who beat Pakistan by eight wickets.

‘There will be a very sizeable Saudi response’ to Houthi attacks
Nawaf Obaid tells Al Jazeera that Saudi Arabia’s response to Houthi attacks from Yemen will be massive.

Echoicide: Who decides which truths survive in Gaza?
From Gaza to the digital age, visibility has become one of the central political struggles of modern conflicts.

Former England and Tottenham star Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller
Former England forward Andros Townsend avoided serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller in Thailand.

Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says Russia
Moscow mayor says Russia has intercepted 1,600 drones since Saturday, including 450 directed at the capital.

Myanmar’s Van defeats Pantoja to retain flyweight title in UFC 331
Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) win over his Brazilian opponent to cement his reign.

Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied White House access after Donald Trump banned the three outlets.

Germany’s Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls
About 3.8 million people in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are eligible to vote on Sunday.

Jammertest: Arctic exercise to counter satellite jamming
Defence and tech companies have been taking part in annual exercises in Norway.

State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa
Selected by Beijing in 1996, Tung Chee-hwa's tenure shaped post-colonial Hong Kong during a turbulent political era.

Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists
The protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.

How did the US recall a billion products in six months?
The US recalled a billion products off the market in just six months.

Morocco’s PJD: what has the party learned ahead of the 2026 election?
After its 2021 defeat, the party with an Islamic reference is rebuilding under Abdelilah Benkirane. Can it regain trust?

Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza
Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.

Peruvian journalist shot dead after threatening to expose police
Peruvian journalist ‘China Polo’ has been shot dead a week after receiving death threats over a police investigation.

Global Times

Kinetica-1 successfully launches 9 satellites as China completes 6 orbital launches in 6 days
China completed six orbital launches in less than a week with a 100 percent success rate after a Kinetica-1 carrier ...

Exclusive: Chinese PLA tracks, monitors New Zealand vessels' transit through Taiwan Straits
Chinese military sources told the Global Times that New Zealand's frigate HMNZS Te Mana and replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa transited ...

More US protectionism against Chinese carmakers to backfire; there is huge room for cooperation: experts
US protectionist actions against Chinese automakers will not help the US auto industry improve its competitiveness in the era ...

China unveils first multilingual, multimodal AI input method for Tibetan language
China unveiled what was described as the country's first multilingual, fully multimodal AI input method for the Tibetan language on ...

A shameless political double act exposes Teodoro's true motives: Global Times editorial

A blueprint for HK's next five years, and a place in the national plan
Lawrence Ma

Pinglu Canal to provide a strong boost to exchanges between China and ASEAN
Wichai Kinchong Choi

When AP says the US should thank China
Global Times

Border highway unlocks new growth along China's frontier
In early autumn, Chen Mo, a self-driving tourist from Hangzhou, pulled into a themed rest stop along National Highway G331 in northeast China's Jilin Province.

China's space station gets kitchen upgrade for long-term stays
China launches new satellites

China launches new satellites
China's space station gets kitchen upgrade for long-term stays

China, Tanzania sign pact to expand cardiac hospital
China and Tanzania on Saturday signed an implementation agreement for the expansion of the China-aided Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI). China steps up crackdown on fraudulent practices in environmental monitoring China will intensify efforts to combat fraudulent practices by environmental monitoring agencies, with multiple government departments coordinating enforcement, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Saturday. China advances lunar spacesuit, bed rest research for 2030 moon landing mission China has advanced its push for a crewed moon landing by 2030, with its lunar spacesuit and a bed rest experiment for long-term space stays both progressing, the country's astronaut ...

China steps up crackdown on fraudulent practices in environmental monitoring
China, Tanzania sign pact to expand cardiac hospital China and Tanzania on Saturday signed an implementation agreement for the expansion of the China-aided Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI). China will intensify efforts to combat fraudulent practices by environmental monitoring agencies, with multiple government departments coordinating enforcement, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Saturday. China advances lunar spacesuit, bed rest research for 2030 moon landing mission China has advanced its push for a crewed moon landing by 2030, with its lunar spacesuit and a bed rest experiment for long-term space stays both progressing, the country's astronaut ...

China advances lunar spacesuit, bed rest research for 2030 moon landing mission
China, Tanzania sign pact to expand cardiac hospital China and Tanzania on Saturday signed an implementation agreement for the expansion of the China-aided Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI). China steps up crackdown on fraudulent practices in environmental monitoring China will intensify efforts to combat fraudulent practices by environmental monitoring agencies, with multiple government departments coordinating enforcement, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Saturday. China has advanced its push for a crewed moon landing by 2030, with its lunar spacesuit and a bed rest experiment for long-term space stays both progressing, the country's astronaut ...

Beijing probes 4 online hotel, travel booking platforms in fair competition push
Foreign rail trips in China jump 33.3% in Jan-Aug: state railway operator

Foreign rail trips in China jump 33.3% in Jan-Aug: state railway operator
Beijing probes 4 online hotel, travel booking platforms in fair competition push

Companies from China, ASEAN showcase AI cooperation at 2026 CAEXPO
From satellites powered by artificial intelligence (AI) models and geological monitoring services to self-driving trucks, companies have been steadily expanding their AI cooperation, said participants at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) currently being held in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

China's top market regulator to curb 'involution-style' competition, tighten anti-trust, anti-unfair competition enforcement
During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, Chinese market regulators will use standards, price enforcement and quality supervision to curb “involution-style” competition on the market, while tighten anti-trust and anti-unfair-competition ... AI boom turns copper, aluminum and niche metals into 'compute metals' In a copper workshop in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, thick copper ingots are rolled, cleaned and pressed into copper strip coils. These materials will eventually become high-speed connectors and ... XPENG AEROHT and UAE authorities to jointly establish world's first personal flying car regulatory sandbox XPENG AEROHT (ARIDGE), the flying car affiliate of Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah to jointly establish an ...

AI boom turns copper, aluminum and niche metals into 'compute metals'
China's top market regulator to curb 'involution-style' competition, tighten anti-trust, anti-unfair competition enforcement During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, Chinese market regulators will use standards, price enforcement and quality supervision to curb “involution-style” competition on the market, while tighten anti-trust and anti-unfair-competition ... In a copper workshop in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, thick copper ingots are rolled, cleaned and pressed into copper strip coils. These materials will eventually become high-speed connectors and ... XPENG AEROHT and UAE authorities to jointly establish world's first personal flying car regulatory sandbox XPENG AEROHT (ARIDGE), the flying car affiliate of Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah to jointly establish an ...

XPENG AEROHT and UAE authorities to jointly establish world's first personal flying car regulatory sandbox
China's top market regulator to curb 'involution-style' competition, tighten anti-trust, anti-unfair competition enforcement During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, Chinese market regulators will use standards, price enforcement and quality supervision to curb “involution-style” competition on the market, while tighten anti-trust and anti-unfair-competition ... AI boom turns copper, aluminum and niche metals into 'compute metals' In a copper workshop in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, thick copper ingots are rolled, cleaned and pressed into copper strip coils. These materials will eventually become high-speed connectors and ... XPENG AEROHT (ARIDGE), the flying car affiliate of Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah to jointly establish an ...

China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja
Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. Mexican Independence Day highlights diplomatic visit: New consulate, diversified exchanges define bilateral outlook, expand consensus The Embassy of the United Mexican States in China hosted a grand event celebrating the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence in Beijing on September 11. At the reception, Jesus Seade, ... Ditan book fair expands to record size The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar.

Mexican Independence Day highlights diplomatic visit: New consulate, diversified exchanges define bilateral outlook, expand consensus
China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. The Embassy of the United Mexican States in China hosted a grand event celebrating the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence in Beijing on September 11. At the reception, Jesus Seade, ... Ditan book fair expands to record size The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar.

Ditan book fair expands to record size
China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. Mexican Independence Day highlights diplomatic visit: New consulate, diversified exchanges define bilateral outlook, expand consensus The Embassy of the United Mexican States in China hosted a grand event celebrating the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence in Beijing on September 11. At the reception, Jesus Seade, ... The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar.

From Tehran to Aichi-Nagoya, 52 years of China's rise through Asian Games
The 20th Asian Games officially opened on Saturday night, offering an opportunity to look back on another remarkable journey: the transformation of Chinese sport over than half a century.

Over 2,000-year-old royal tomb unearthed in NW China, possibly belonging to adoptive grandmother of Qinshihuang
Minning, China's exemplar town for inclusive growth

Minning, China's exemplar town for inclusive growth
Over 2,000-year-old royal tomb unearthed in NW China, possibly belonging to adoptive grandmother of Qinshihuang

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Муратов: Уиткофф мог бы добиваться от Путина освобождения заключённых
Он показал в эфире CNN фото нескольких российских политзаключённых

Москвича приговорили к 14 годам за листовки организации "Атеш"
Он заявил, что хотел приблизить мир

20 сентября – последний день выборов в Госдуму
Вечером начнут появляться предварительные результаты

Иран: переговоров с США не будет до выполнения требований
Трамп ранее заявил, что приближается к "важному решению"

В Киевской области от ударов РФ за сутки погибли трое детей
В Херсонской области погиб священник

Украинские военные атаковали Московскую область и НПЗ в Москве
Собянин оценил атаку как самую мощную за всё время

Россия стала мировым лидером по числу семей, где живут кошки
Кошки живут в 59% домохозяйств

ООН описала 1004 случая сексуального насилия в ходе войны в Украине
Реальное число может быть намного больше

Президент Казахстана выступил за полный запрет граффити в стране
Он считает стрит-арт вандализмом

Первые вбросы на выборах зафиксированы в Сыктывкаре
Были обнаружены 48 сфальсифицированных бюллетеней

В Южной Осетии заявили об избрании уроженца РФ Камболова президентом
Ранее он не жил в Южной Осетии

В Чечне силовики массово забирают из дома "неблагонадёжных"
Рамзан Кадыров приказал проводить "профилактические" рейды

В Петербурге на участке задержали наблюдателя от "Яблока"
Утверждается, что он потерял сознание

Аэропорт Люксембурга приостанавливал работу из-за дронов
Кому они принадлежали - не сообщается

Яшин из-за "физической угрозы" отказался от поездки в Армению
Суть угрозы он не раскрыл

Украинские беспилотники атаковали порт Каспийск в Дагестане
О последствиях пока не сообщается

В Одесской области тысячи людей остались без света после ударов РФ
Удары наносились и по Киевской области

Трамп заявил, что его сын вернул деньги Умару Кремлёву
Президент подчеркнул, что оплата свадебных вечеринок - обычная практика

Госдепартамент одобрил продажу Украине средств ПВО
На сумму 2,68 млрд долларов

США и Дания достигли соглашения по вопросу о Гренландии
Соглашение будет бессрочным

Africanews

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.

Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote
Russia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.

Nigeria methanol poisoning outbreak kills at least 49
Residents have told the Associated Press that a locally made herbal alcoholic drink known as “Monkey Tail” is suspected of being linked to the outbreak. Authorities have not yet confirmed the drink as the source, and investigations are continuing.

Tunis hit by torrential rain, school and university classes suspended
Torrential rain hit the Tunisian capital on Thursday, raising fears of flooding and forcing the city to suspend classes at schools and universities.

At least 37 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody
At least 37 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining were found dead in Nigerian security custody on Thursday, officials said, claiming a suspected disease outbreak was to blame.

Missile-shaped signs and Netanyahu masks as Israelis rally to protect October vote
Dozens of Israelis demonstrated outside the Knesset in West Jerusalem on 17 September, accusing political leaders of using regional tensions to interfere with the 27 October parliamentary election.

Protesters target OpenAI and Anthropic in San Francisco over AI safety fears
Protesters in San Francisco urged OpenAI and Anthropic to pause powerful AI, calling for global rules and an AI emergency amid safety and climate fears.

DRC: Opposition leaders condemn death of politician during 15 September protest
Opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo have condemned the death of one of their members during a demonstration in Kinshasa on September 15.

Threatened by floods, South Sudan Unity state hopes for help from UN
The Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) witnessed first-hand the threats to community safety in Unity State and, in response, deferred closing a UN base there.

Women living in fear after body of ninth victim found outside Johannesburg
The discovery of the bodies of nine women in the same area on the outskirts of South Africa's biggest city, Johannesburg, in the last two months have prompted police to investigate if the killings are linked and being carried out by the same person. Women say they're living in fear.

'Gunfire everywhere': Displaced Yemenis describe terrifying journey to Djibouti
Displaced Yemenis who fled to Djibouti have been describing the fighting that forced them to leave. At least 100,000 people have left Yemen since the start of September as Iran-backed Houthi rebels advanced on the coast, seizing control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait.

Oil exploitation blamed for environmental damage, crop loss in Congo
In a report co-authored with Caritas, the diocese of Pointe-Noire said farmers in the Koilou department have reported sharp drops in cassava harvests. The residents pointed the finger at gas flaring by oil companies

Medical teams in DRC face difficult conditions as the race to contain Ebola outbreak
Medical teams face brutal conditions as grave diggers work night and day to bury victims of the Ebola outbreak which continues to grip the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sudanese women preserve bridal henna tradition amid war and water crisis
For Sudanese women, keeping the tradition alive has become a way of preserving cultural identity amid profound upheaval.

US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
The Palestinian Authority on Thursday slammed a decision by the United States to refuse visas for its officials to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a move which includes president Mahmoud Abbas according to a source familiar with the case

Netanyahu: Iran weakened but 'desire' to destroy Israel has not disappeared
The war in the Middle East has weakened Iran militarily but it hasn’t changed Tehran’s hatred for his country, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.

Kenyans weigh AI's promise and risks as technology transforms jobs
The debate reflects a growing global question: how to harness AI's benefits while limiting its risks.

Gambian businesses struggle under prolonged blackouts
In the coastal Gambian town of Tanji, Sirah Darboe-Manneh cleans fish next to a row of ice boxes laying empty because of relentless power cuts. With limited supplies of ice, storing the daily catch has become almost impossible

Ohio bike shop offers refuge and community to Mauritanian immigrants
This business in Lockland, Ohio, looks like a bike shop, but it’s a lot more than that. It’s also a gathering center for Mauritanians seeking asylum in the United States.

Valencia region deluge leaves streets covered in mud and vehicles unusable in Torrent
Intense rainfall dumped up to 96 mm on Torrent, south‑west of Valencia, flooding roads, homes and the Parc Central tunnel, trapping cars and prompting emergency pumping operations.

'Nobody's happy,' experts say, as Ed Sheeran tour controversy rolls on
When singer Ed Sheeran resumes his tour in Philadelphia on Saturday, he’ll be taking to the stage without his supporting acts. They pulled out after rapper Macklemore was dropped for saying ‘Free Palestine’ during a performance in New Jersey. Experts say this kind of controversy doesn't happen often

Ebola treatment center welcomes community to visit in bid to build trust
At least a dozen attacks have taken place against facilities involved in Ebola care, primarily due to fear of the disease, misinformation, and mistrust of health care workers

WHO sees encouraging signs in Congo Ebola fight but warns of surging cases
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said transmission was declining in the hardest-hit areas of Ituri province, while South Kivu has reported no new cases since May.