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IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.

Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.

Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.

Jason Arday's family 'still coming to terms' with his death as vigil held
Jason Arday's family spoke of the "public cruelty" the academic faced before his death last week.

Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts
Increasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel "drunk" at parties. But it's not a free lunch, experts warn.

BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea
Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.

Tributes to actress Hayden Panettiere as coroner finds 'no signs of trauma'
The US actress, who has died at the age of 36, starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UK
Heavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September.

Ex-workers tell of 'chaotic atmosphere' at new £400m prison
Former workers have described a "chaotic atmosphere" of under-staffing and inadequate training.

Over 8,000 affected by water supply disruption
South East Water says its teams are exhausted as it tries to restore water to areas in Kent.

To joke or not to joke?: How to write a good out-of-office message
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.

Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.

Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary
A new documentary series about Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City reveals the bust-up he had with former captain Kyle Walker.

The Papers: 'Who duped PM?' and 'Pep's agony'
The PM exchanging text messages with a person posing as Donald Trump's chief is prominent across Tuesday's papers.

Hayden Panettiere's life of struggles alongside screen success
She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.

Australia's mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know
The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.

What it's like to be on a warship like the USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.

Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave
The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.

Kushner hails 'very good' meeting with Netanyahu after Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan
Donald Trump's Middle East envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is seeking to gain Israeli backing for the US-backed Gaza peace plan.

Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff
Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.

Wildfire phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says
Millions of phones across England and Wales bleeped with a "severe alert" notification on Friday.

Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter
The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.

'Britain's most bashed' bridge hit twice in two days
A road in Hinckley is shut due to the "road traffic collision" with a bridge, police say.

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Trump Threatens To Bomb "The S*** Out Of" Oman
Trump threatens US allies South Korea and Oman.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

Top Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary
A new documentary series about Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City reveals the bust-up he had with former captain Kyle Walker.

LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'
LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".

Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want Fernandez
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.

'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.

Al Jazeera

A hero’s welcome as Cameroon parades its first Women’s AFCON title
Cameroon’s women’s football team received a hero’s welcome in Yaounde after winning its first Women’s Africa Cup

Hichilema wins second term as president of copper-rich Zambia
Hichilema wins Zambia’s election with 60% after attacks on election officials briefly halted the vote count.

Thousands mourn Jason Arday in London, blaming ‘racist’ press for his death
Mourners blame relentless and 'racist' media scrutiny for former Cambridge University professor's death.

Two students killed in Philippines school shooting
Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso says the casualties in Zamboanga were both students and included the gunman.

Trump says talking to North Korea’s Kim makes the south safer
US President Donald Trump has revealed North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has responded ‘very positively’

Large fire breaks out at fuel depot near Iraq’s Sulaimaniyah
At least 20 injured and dozens of fuel tankers destroyed as flames rip through warehouse near northern Kurdish city.

Vigil held in central London for late Cambridge professor Jason Arday
Thousands mourned Jason Arday in central London, and voiced anger over the Cambridge professor’s media treatment.

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema wins second term
Official results show incumbent receiving about 61 percent of votes, compared with ⁠38 percent for his main challenger.

Iran war live: Trump rejects MoU extension as US claims control of Hormuz
US president says Iran should 'put up the white flag of surrender' as the two nations’ MoU expired on Monday.

‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says
Trump's son-in-law and envoy says US will not 'restrict Israel's right to defend itself' as strikes on Gaza continue.

As rubble clears, Colombia begins focusing on recovery after the earthquake
A week after a deadly quake, Colombia turns from rescue efforts to shelter, aid and rebuilding.

‘Truth or fiction’: US trial of Tupac Shakur’s accused killer begins
Prosecutors claim Duane Davis was ‘on-site commander’ in murder of Shakur, who died after drive-by shooting in 1996.

Palestinian American reunites with family under siege in West Bank
Videos show the first moments Palestinian-American Loui Ridi arrived at his home in Qusra.

Civilians paying price as Israeli military raises stakes in Lebanon: UNIFIL
UN peacekeeping force recorded an average of 137 projectiles fired daily in the region over the last two weeks.

Trump says Iran will not make the deal he believes is necessary
Trump says Iran will not make the deal he believes is necessary

Trump loses second Supreme Court bid over E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
E Jean Carroll secures another legal victory as US Supreme Court refuses Donald Trump’s appeal over 1996 abuse claims.

Torrential rains flood homes and roads across Lima, Peru
Heavy rains have flooded oads in Lima, while river overflows, landslides, and road closures continue to affect Peru.

Trump’s approval rating sinks to new low at 33 percent
New poll found a majority of US citizens concerned about the US war on Iran.

Why did Trump scale back war games with South Korea?
US president cites good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Gaza flotilla sets sail from the UK in bid to break Israeli siege
A boat has left Bristol as part of a wider campaign to break Israel’s blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.

Photos: Indonesia earthquake rescue efforts continue as death toll hits 68
At least 68 killed in eastern Indonesia as aftershocks and landslides hamper aid.

At least 92 dead in Zimbabwe after Lake Kariba ferry disaster
Search efforts to recover the remaining victims are still underway.

Russian politician sentenced to 11 years for opposing war in Ukraine
Lev Shlosberg, a senior member of the Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison on Monday.

Russia maintains election ban on opposition Yabloko, jails deputy head
Supreme Court ruling supports Kremlin's clampdown on the political party ahead of September's parliamentary vote.

CAIR slams Abbott’s ‘anti-Muslim stunt’ on Texas airport washing stations
Abbott accuses airports of religious discrimination over wudu stations, calls for federal investigation.

Global Times

Xi urges advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics on birth centenary of late leader Jiang Zemin
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday urged the whole Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese people of all ...

Chinese national flag flies at half-mast at Tian'anmen Square to mourn death of Comrade Zhu Rongji
A Chinese national flag flies at half-mast to mourn the death of Comrade Zhu Rongji at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, ...

World's longest undersea high-speed rail tunnel completes high-pressure shield cutter replacement in E.China
Construction workers have completed the inspection and replacement of 104 shield cutting tools over a period of 21 days under ...

China's Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7 completes nuclear fuel loading for the 1st time, entering commissioning phase
The first nuclear fuel loading of Unit 7 at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, ...

China's Arctic shipping route sees soaring demand, igniting 'sour grapes' mentality in West: Global Times editorial

US' last carrier leaves Asia, the bill for overstretch is here
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GT Voice: With more new products, what stage has China's robotics sector reached?
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China-aid training alumni workshop focuses on boosting rice yields in Sri Lanka
The first targeted experience-sharing workshop organized by China Aid Training Alumni (CATA) Sri Lanka was held in Colombo on Monday, focusing on ways to increase rice yields and promote agricultural development in the country.

Chinese scientists develop 'brain-reading' AI model to help predict depression risk, may inspire future emotional-perception humanoids
China shares desertification-control expertise at UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia

China shares desertification-control expertise at UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia
Chinese scientists develop 'brain-reading' AI model to help predict depression risk, may inspire future emotional-perception humanoids

Female dog spotted living with male wolf at Hubei wildlife park, 'arrangement 3 months in advance to establish a bond for breeding'
After visitors reported on Sunday seeing a dog in a wolf enclosure at a wildlife park in Yichang, Central China's Hubei Province, the park responded on Monday that the female ... Chinese FM responds to Trump's order to scale back military exercises with South Korea When asked how China will support the resumption of dialogue between the US and North Korea as US President Donald Trump said he had instructed the Pentagon to significantly scale ... Aerial view of China's Huangyan Dao An aerial drone photo taken on July 8, 2026 shows a view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao, located in China's Zhongsha Qundao, features a ...

Chinese FM responds to Trump's order to scale back military exercises with South Korea
Female dog spotted living with male wolf at Hubei wildlife park, 'arrangement 3 months in advance to establish a bond for breeding' After visitors reported on Sunday seeing a dog in a wolf enclosure at a wildlife park in Yichang, Central China's Hubei Province, the park responded on Monday that the female ... When asked how China will support the resumption of dialogue between the US and North Korea as US President Donald Trump said he had instructed the Pentagon to significantly scale ... Aerial view of China's Huangyan Dao An aerial drone photo taken on July 8, 2026 shows a view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao, located in China's Zhongsha Qundao, features a ...

Aerial view of China's Huangyan Dao
Female dog spotted living with male wolf at Hubei wildlife park, 'arrangement 3 months in advance to establish a bond for breeding' After visitors reported on Sunday seeing a dog in a wolf enclosure at a wildlife park in Yichang, Central China's Hubei Province, the park responded on Monday that the female ... Chinese FM responds to Trump's order to scale back military exercises with South Korea When asked how China will support the resumption of dialogue between the US and North Korea as US President Donald Trump said he had instructed the Pentagon to significantly scale ... An aerial drone photo taken on July 8, 2026 shows a view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao, located in China's Zhongsha Qundao, features a ...

US soybean export council highlights China market's key role, projects at least 25m tons of US soybean purchases by China for 2026/27
JD.com launches 24-hour unmanned coffee shop in Beijing, serving 202 cups in one hour

JD.com launches 24-hour unmanned coffee shop in Beijing, serving 202 cups in one hour
US soybean export council highlights China market's key role, projects at least 25m tons of US soybean purchases by China for 2026/27

China unfolds AI landscape with diversified local strengths
China is leveraging nationwide capabilities to forge a locally tailored but nationally coordinated AI industry landscape to generate fresh momentum for broader commercial deployment. The latest economic data from the 31 provincial-level regions presents an overall artificial intelligence sector featuring the surging demand for AI ...

China plans to increase domestic oil, gas supplies to 440m tons of oil equivalent in total, and pave 20,000 km more pipelines by 2030
China's Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7 completes nuclear fuel loading for the 1st time, entering commissioning phase The first nuclear fuel loading of Unit 7 at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, was successfully completed on Tuesday, which indicates the unit has ... China has pledged to increase its domestic oil and gas supplies to 440 million tons of oil equivalent, while expanding its long-distance pipeline network by an additional 20,000 kilometers, bringing ... Unitree's new humanoid robot jumps 2 meters, hits 12.66 m/s to break human records Unitree Robotics unveiled a new humanoid robot capable of a 2-meter standing vertical jump and a top speed of 12.66 meters per second, surpassing human records in both the standing ...

Unitree's new humanoid robot jumps 2 meters, hits 12.66 m/s to break human records
China's Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7 completes nuclear fuel loading for the 1st time, entering commissioning phase The first nuclear fuel loading of Unit 7 at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, was successfully completed on Tuesday, which indicates the unit has ... China plans to increase domestic oil, gas supplies to 440m tons of oil equivalent in total, and pave 20,000 km pipelines by 2030 China has pledged to increase its domestic oil and gas supplies to 440 million tons of oil equivalent, while expanding its long-distance pipeline network by an additional 20,000 kilometers, bringing ... Unitree Robotics unveiled a new humanoid robot capable of a 2-meter standing vertical jump and a top speed of 12.66 meters per second, surpassing human records in both the standing ...

52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations marked in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian soprano Marilia Vargas (C) sings a Chinese song during a concert marking the 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations at the Forte de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ... People attend celebration of Nag Panchami in Lalitpur, Nepal Devotees perform rituals during a celebration of Nag Panchami, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of snakes, in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Aug. 17, 2026. China's short-drama platform begins to curb AI's 'one-face-fits-all' problem After binge-watching several AI short dramas on Chinese short-video platforms, viewers may find themselves wondering whether they have accidentally stumbled into the same show again.

People attend celebration of Nag Panchami in Lalitpur, Nepal
52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations marked in Rio de Janeiro Brazilian soprano Marilia Vargas (C) sings a Chinese song during a concert marking the 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations at the Forte de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ... Devotees perform rituals during a celebration of Nag Panchami, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of snakes, in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Aug. 17, 2026. China's short-drama platform begins to curb AI's 'one-face-fits-all' problem After binge-watching several AI short dramas on Chinese short-video platforms, viewers may find themselves wondering whether they have accidentally stumbled into the same show again.

China's short-drama platform begins to curb AI's 'one-face-fits-all' problem
52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations marked in Rio de Janeiro Brazilian soprano Marilia Vargas (C) sings a Chinese song during a concert marking the 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations at the Forte de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ... People attend celebration of Nag Panchami in Lalitpur, Nepal Devotees perform rituals during a celebration of Nag Panchami, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of snakes, in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Aug. 17, 2026. After binge-watching several AI short dramas on Chinese short-video platforms, viewers may find themselves wondering whether they have accidentally stumbled into the same show again.

Chinese conservationist explores community-based wildlife protection in Kenya
As dawn breaks over Ol Kinyei Conservancy in Kenya's Maasai Mara ecosystem, rangers are already combing the grasslands for signs of unauthorized entry and poaching while keeping a close watch on wildlife. Among them is Chinese conservationist Zhuo Qiang, nicknamed "Simba," the Swahili word for ...

China publishes world's first comprehensive dictionary of ancient bamboo and silk manuscripts
Chinese film uses a kitchen to crush Hollywood's war myth

Chinese film uses a kitchen to crush Hollywood's war myth
China publishes world's first comprehensive dictionary of ancient bamboo and silk manuscripts

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Жителя Мурома приговорили к 16 годам по делу о госизмене
Ему вменили фотографии автомобилей с символикой войны

В Молдове, возможно, взорвался российский дрон "Бандероль"
Взрыв зафиксирован в районе Талмазы

В Хорватии четверых подозревают в серии поджогов в районе Задара
Следствие проверяет версию терроризма

Нынешняя вспышка Эболы стала самой смертоносной в истории Конго
Число жертв достигло 2325 человек

Азербайджан объявил в розыск советника главы Минтранса России
И ещё двоих россиян по обвинению в призывах к терроризму

Администратора канала "Кремлевская прачка" приговорили к 11 годам
Михаила Полякова признали виновным в вымогательстве

"Яблоко" проиграло апелляцию по делу о снятии партии с выборов
Суд оставил решение в силе

Российские активы Nestle могут перейти под внешнее управление
С такой просьбой обратилась к Владимиру Путину малоизвестная российская компания

Лев Шлосберг приговорён к 11 годам 1 месяцу колонии
Политик выступает за прекращение огня

Сервис "Яндекс.Карты" скрывает на картах военные объекты
Он рисует на их месте несуществующие леса

"Российская ЛГБТ-сеть" объявила о своём закрытии
В апреле суд признал организацию "экстремистской"

Ещё 4 страны ЕС перестанут признавать 5-летние паспорта РФ
Их число дойдёт до 15

В Петербурге за донат 900 рублей ФБК арестован гражданин Германии
Это известный фитнес-тренер

Трамп распорядился сократить масштаб учений США и Южной Кореи
Он сослался на хорошие отношения с Ким Чен Ыном

Основателя автодилера "Рольф" в России заочно приговорили к 9 годам
Сергей Петров - бывший депутат Госдумы, критиковавший власти

В РФ возбудили дело против основательницы "Дождя" Синдеевой
Её обвиняют в организации деятельности нежелательной организации

Кая Каллас анонсировала "самые масштабные санкции" против России
По её словам, пакет могут одобрить осенью

Посланник Трампа Кушнер вёл в Каире переговоры с участием ХАМАС
Речь шла о плане по достижению мира в Газе

Под Одессой российские военные атаковали судно под флагом Того
Пострадали 4 человека

Суд рассматривает апелляцию "Яблока". Задержано более 70 человек
Сообщается о задержании более 30 человек

Africanews

'Sape' a cultural movement showcased at the 6th edition of DR Congo Fashion Week
The sixth edition of DR Congo Fashion Week in the capital Kinshasa, brought together local stylists, fashion designers and "sapeurs" as well as those from the neighbouring Republic of Congo

Somalia clashes with regional forces over control of key city
Somali national forces clashed with troops loyal to an ousted regional leader on Monday over control of a key city, the government said, accusing him of allying with Islamist insurgents

Ebola DRC: The Deadliest Outbreak in the Country's History [Africanews Today]
The Ebola outbreak currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially become the deadliest in the country's history. According to the United Nations, the virus is now killing one person every 30 minutes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mali jails government critic for 'discrediting state'
A Malian court sentenced on Monday a prominent broadcaster and an influencer, who had both criticised the ruling junta, to seven years in jail

The Nigerian fishing community being eaten up by the Atlantic
The beach shrinks every year in Ayetoro, in southern Nigeria, and what is left is peppered with the remains of homes swallowed by the ocean -- some years ago, some just months prior

Pilgrims in Lourdes remember French monks murdered during Algerian civil war
Pilgrims in Lourdes marking the feast of the Assumption paid tribute to the monks of Tibhirine on Sunday, thirty years after their murder.  The seven French monks were kidnapped and killed   in 1996 during the Algerian Civil War.

Kushner seeks to revive Gaza peace as Netanyahu resists Hamas disarmament
US envoy Jared Kushner meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after talks with Hamas in Egypt, seeking to revive the second phase of a Gaza peace plan stalled over Israel’s demand for the group’s complete disarmament.

Ebola: Water scarcity hampers control efforts in epicentre
A severe shortage of clean water and sanitation facilities is undermining efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Mongbwalu, a gold-mining town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province, where residents struggle to maintain basic hygiene while facing the deadly virus

Hichilema takes early lead as Zambia election count passes halfway
President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in Zambia’s presidential election, securing nearly 59 percent of votes counted in 135 of 226 constituencies. The result puts him on course for a second-term victory, though the final tally is still underway.

Senegal’s historic pirogue regatta brings Saint-Louis to life
Thousands gathered in Saint-Louis on Saturday for the city’s traditional pirogue regatta, a centuries-old competition rooted in the fishing community of Guet-Ndar. Beyond the fierce rivalry on the water, the event celebrates heritage, solidarity and a legacy passed down through generations.

Cholera outbreak spreads in Cameroon as cases top 1,000
A cholera outbreak is spreading across northern Cameroon, with more than 1,000 cases and 28 deaths reported since mid-July, according to health authorities.

South Africa's unique succulents under threat from poachers
South Africa is home to one of the most biodiverse collections of succulent plants in the world. But now this unique plant life is under threat from poachers who illegally harvest protected species.

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza struggle with lack of basic supplies
In this tent city in city of Deir al-Balah, Hundreds of displaced Palestinians are currently fighting for basic needs like water and food supply.

DRC Ebola outbreak deadliest ever with one death every 30 minutes
The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is the deadliest ever, new data shows, with one person dying from the virus every thirty minutes.

SADC leaders pay tribute to anti-apartheid activist ahead of Durban summit
Heads of state and government from across the Southern African Development Community paid tribute to the late anti-apartheid activist Oliver Reginald Tambo on Sunday, laying a wreath at his statue in Durban.

Protests erupt in Ceuta over border security and migration fears
Tensions are rising at Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, where protesters gathered Sunday as Morocco tightened security along the border.

Cameroon finally wins its first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
The Indomitable Lionesses beat tournament debutant Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, with Marie Ngah Manga scoring twice, to claim their first continental crown after three previous final defeats.

Unpaid health workers strike as Congo’s Ebola contact tracing falls behind
Gédéon Banga Ngbape said a challenge they are facing with right now is that health workers haven’t been paid in over three months.

Observers say Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause
International observers of Zambia's elections said Saturday the poll was marred by claims of intimidation, abductions and an hours-long pause in the vote count.

Hundreds of migrants intercepted near Morocco's border with Ceuta
Scores of would-be migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, were intercepted on Saturday in northern Morocco near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, an AFP correspondent saw, two weeks after thousands of migrants rushed into the tiny territory.

Chad opposition figure, Succes Masra, calls for reconciliation after his release
Masra, one of the president's fiercest critics, was sentenced to 20 years in prison a year ago, convicted of hate speech, xenophobia and having incited a massacre.

Argentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroad
A global animal welfare organization has begun relocating 30 big cats from the former Zoo Luján in Argentina in one of the largest animal moves of its kind.

UN warns South Sudan refugees at risk as aid funding runs short
Two United Nations agencies warned on Friday that hundreds of thousands of refugees in South Sudan are at risk of losing much needed humanitarian assistance due to a lack of funding.

Zimbabwe ferry death toll rises to 80 after Lake Kariba capsizing
The death toll after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba this week has risen to 80 after more bodies were recovered on Sunday, the police said.

Senegal hikes fuel prices amid surge in global oil markets
Senegal has raised fuel prices in a move the government says is necessary because of the sharp rise in global oil costs.

Tributes pour in for Jason Arday after his sudden death
Friends have paid tribute to British sociologist and professor Jason Arday following his death, days after he stepped down from Cambridge amid intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations.

Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Saturday marked five years since sweeping back to power.

Burkina Faso imposes military training on journalists
More than 40 journalists in Burkina Faso have taken part in a military-style "patriotism" training course imposed by the authoritarian ruling junta.

UN says $50 million ransom fueled Al-Qaeda offensive in Mali
According to a new UN report, most of the money was redistributed to fighters in the Sahel, while some was passed on to Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Arabian Peninsula and to the group’s central command.

Morocco and Spain boost security in Ceuta as another call for border rush seen online
Moroccan authorities on Wednesday announced measures to counter a new influx of migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, after monitoring a new wave of online disinformation.

UN calls for negotiations to end the conflict in Mozambique
A military victory over jihadist insurgents in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province does not appear imminent, according to a report by a United Nations special rapporteur released Friday.

Central African Republic: Muslims return as Sibut rebuilds
Years after civil war drove many Muslims from Sibut, the call to prayer is echoing again from the town’s rebuilt central mosque. Returning residents and Christian neighbours are seeking to restore trust and revive a community once known for peaceful coexistence.

Zambia resumes counting after violence disrupts election process
Zambia has resumed vote counting after a nationwide suspension over election-related violence, with the Electoral Commission saying security threats have been contained. The first presidential results are expected at 10:00 p.m. local time, or 2000 GMT.

South African lawmakers question effectiveness of army deployment against gang Violence
Officials have maintained that the military deployment is intended to support—not replace—long-term policing efforts, but lawmakers say urgent changes are needed if the operation is to have any meaningful impact.

Survivors recount horror as Zimbabwe Lake Kariba ferry death toll hits 46
Grieving families gathered at a mortuary in Kariba on Thursday as the death toll from Tuesday’s ferry disaster on Lake Kariba rose to 46, while survivors described the desperate struggle to escape the sinking vessel.

China and Egypt launch second joint air force exercise
The exercises reflect growing defense ties between Beijing and Cairo as both countries expand military cooperation through joint training and strategic exchanges.

Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel
A major wildfire near Omiš, around 25 kilometres south-east of Split, forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight on Thursday and into Friday as strong winds drove the flames towards the coastal town.

Zambia's opposition leader expresses 'grave concern' as vote count suspended
Just hours after Zambia’s electoral commission suspended vote counting nationwide, opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile raised “grave concern,” calling for full transparency amid reports of violence.

Zambia suspends vote counting after election violence
Official presidential results are expected on Monday, with authorities appealing for calm as election officials work to resolve the disruptions and resume the counting process.

Worries grow over mysterious illness killing Kenyan elephants
Worries over the death of elephants are mounting in southern Kenya, where at least 19 animals have died since June from an unexplained condition. With symptoms including partial paralysis, conservationists and communities are demanding urgent investigations into what is killing the elephants.

War in Ukraine: Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded
At least one person was killed and 17 injured in a Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city
Rome’s Colosseum is opening late four nights a week this summer, offering fully booked evening tours as a cooler, more magical way to visit.

AI could transform African agriculture but access remains a major challenge
Senior FAO official for Africa Meshack Malo described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool for farmers, stressing the need for Africa datasets, language models, research capacity and agritech firms, to enable the continent to be not only the consumer but the driver of the technology.

Emmy-nominated director looks to Tupac trial for long-awaited closure
Emmy-nominated director Alexandria Stapleton is hoping the trial of a man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing will bring answers and “some sort of closure” to the rapper’s family, friends and fans.

Chad's president pardons opposition leader and former prime minister Succes Masra
The presidency has not provided further details on the reasons behind the pardon, and it remains unclear whether the move could open the door to renewed political dialogue between the government and the opposition.

Activists attempt to deliver supplies to besieged Palestinian families
Three homes in the village of Qusra in the occupied West Bank have been under an almost week-long siege by Israeli settlers.

From Research to the Field: Transforming Africa’s Seed Systems
On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, AGRA looks back on a transformation that starts with a seed, but goes far beyond it.

In quake-hit Cali, ‘hugs here’ station brings comfort amid rubble
In quake-hit Cali, residents find comfort at a “hugs here” station, as Andres Solomon and volunteers share solidarity while rescuers clear rubble.

Turkey urges Egypt to join its defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
The trilateral deal signed last week stipulates that an attack on any of the three states will be treated as an attack on all.

Vietnam police seize nearly 1.2 tonnes of ivory hidden in timber logs
Vietnamese police have seized nearly 1.2 tonnes of ivory at Quy Nhon port, in Gia Lai province.