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Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. 

Watch: BBC witnesses 'taxi boat' picking up migrants multiple times in a day
A BBC investigation has found smuggling gangs are running low on small boats, forcing rival gangs to work together and load more migrants on larger boats.

UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.

Zack Polanski seeks to stand for by-election in former PM Starmer's seat
The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.

Watch: Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
The BBC's Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber's self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday.

The overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisis
At a specialist childhood obesity clinic, almost all of the children are not in school. Why?

Another White House renovation? A look at Trump's new helipad
The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the property's historic grounds.

Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference
The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.

B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage
More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.

US sailors go shopping and bar-hopping in Thailand after 250-day voyage
With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stood out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd, writes the BBC's Jonathan Head.

Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.

A guide to the famous scenes in the epic Bayeux Tapestry
The 70m (230ft) tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, will be on display the British Museum.

Could Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.

How much should you give to the office whip-round?
Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.

Watch: From Star Wars to Banksy, the art is with you at new Lucas Museum
The museum, founded Star Wars creator George Lucas and his wife, will feature more than 1,200 works of art.

Chasing a perfect sleep score? You could be making it worse
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.

Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa
At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

Argentine league to pause games this weekend to honour Messi after his retirement
The Argentine football league will pay tribute to Lionel Messi's international career by pausing all their domestic matches in the 10th minute this weekend.

MoD withheld information about nuclear test veterans' records, ex-minister claims
Cold War veterans who oversaw nuclear tests have claimed they caused lifelong health problems.

EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.

Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed as coronary artery disease
The British actor had significant conditions, cited on his death certificate in Los Angeles County.

Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.

King hails 'unprecedented' Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London
British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry.

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Keir Starmer resigns (again)
Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down as an MP triggering a by-election.

Americanswers! Could Zohran Mamdani serve in a Democrat White House?
And, why did Justin call Donald Trump from a train?

The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed
Exposing a British scandal.
 The women forced by the state to give up their newborns

Ashes ticket price increase 'really poor' - Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan is critical of a 43% ticket price increase for next year's men's Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history
Some transfers take time to bed in, others prove instant game-changers - here are the top 10 signings of the Premier League era that moved the needle.

'What kind of question is that?' - Sabalenka spiky after ruthless win
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka cruises into the US Open third round before a spiky exchange with a journalist.

Boulter wins one game in 58-minute US Open defeat
British number one Katie Boulter is dumped out in the second round of the US Open as she wins just one game in a 58-minute demolition by Karolina Muchova.

Brand sacks execs over ad showing woman pushed over
American brand Good Good sacks three senior executives following a backlash over an advert showing a woman being pushed to the ground.

Al Jazeera

Photos: Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for missing flood victims
Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for those still missing after deadly floods in the Himalayan nation.

Good Good Golf CEO, president quit amid advertisement controversy
The advertisement faced severe backlash and prompted calls for a boycott of products from Callaway, which co-branded it.

NBA fines Clippers $30m, suspends several executives in Kawhi Leonard probe
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer suspended for one year; team disputes league's conclusions and validity of investigation.

Russia to close Goethe-Institut centres as Germany tensions escalate
Moscow to shut Goethe-Institut centres after Germany announces the closure of two Russian institutions.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman tells G20 AI will be as essential as electricity
‘A kid growing up today will never be smarter than AI.’

Alcaraz, Sabalenka ease into US Open third round; American players shine
Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe progress to the third round.

Iran Red Crescent urges ICC probe into deadly US strike on wedding party
Outrage grows over US strike that killed four people and wounded 67 at a wedding party in Kuhestak.

Pakistan’s Punjab allows ‘secret’ terrorism trials: Why it’s controversial
A single unnamed official can order anonymous judges, prosecutors and witnesses in terrorism cases, with no time limit.

China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran
Beijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.

EU remains divided over trade sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee says the bloc 'should be moving collectively' in upholding international law.

Eto’o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino
Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.

Ghana reappoints Queiroz to lead Black Stars two months after stepping down
Carlos Queiroz quit the job after leading Ghana to the World Cup Round of 32 but has returned for an interim period.

Floodwaters sweep cars away in eastern China
Torrential rain triggered severe flooding across parts of eastern China, rushing down streets and sweeping away vehicles

Powerful storm hits Canada’s Toronto, cutting power to tens of thousands
Thunderstorm also causes severe flooding and forces flight cancellations at Pearson airport.

Former campaign chair: Trump ‘cares about Trump the most’
Former Trump campaign chair says that US President Trump is focused on protecting both the Republican Party and himself.

Girl rescued by free-climbing neighbour from balcony in Turkiye
A man scaled a building to rescue a girl dangling from a 3rd floor balcony in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir.

US medical groups issue vaccine guidance, urge jabs for flu, COVID and RSV
Top medical groups say current evidence shows these vaccines protect against severe illness and death.

Niger displays arsenal seized after failed military mutiny
Niger’s authorities showed off the arsenal seized during fighting to put down a revolt against the government.

Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis
Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.

US’s Chevron, Italy’s Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela
Energy firms sign deals in Caracas, days after Venezuela agreed to grant the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves.

Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
Tens of thousands rallied across Spain protesting the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis.

Maltese tycoon acquitted of killing journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
The last man prosecuted over the 2017 killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted.

US forces board and destroy alleged cartel boat in eastern Pacific
US forces boarded and sank a boat in the eastern Pacific saying it was a floating refueling station for drug-traffickers

Minneapolis shooting kills two, wounds three police officers
Police say suspected gunman is also dead and that several people, including three officers, were wounded.

Exclusive access as the search for Nepal’s tunnel workers intensifies
Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington gets exclusive access to rescue crews in Rasuwa, Nepal, digging and blasting.

Global Times

Xi returns to Beijing after SCO summit, state visits to Kyrgyzstan, Egypt
Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Thursday after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek, ...

China-EU trade talks at all levels shouldn't involve unilateral demands, threats: MOFCOM
Consultations at all levels between China and the EU should adhere to the stable and balanced positioning of their critical ...

3rd batch of aid supplies depart from China for mudslide-hit Nepal, with customized Mazu weather system developed for rescue: FM
China's third batch of emergency aid for Nepal, including tents, blankets, mortuary refrigerators, medical protective suits and satellite communication equipment, ...

China's Ministry of Natural Resources conducts comprehensive marine geophysical survey in waters east of Taiwan island
A comprehensive marine geophysical survey was conducted in waters east of China's Taiwan island by the Second Institute of Oceanography ...

The world increasingly looks forward to China's 'diplomacy of certainty': Global Times editorial

Why have the US' proposals stalled at the G20?
Global Times

GT Voice: Geopolitics can't give US the AI open-source ecosystem it seeks
Global Times

How grassroots stories empower 70-year friendship between Beijing and Cairo
Chen Qingqing

China Coast Guard patrols waters east of Taiwan Island
The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Thursday conducted routine law-enforcement patrols in the waters east of China's Taiwan Island in accordance with the law, a spokesperson said.

Mobile food truck serves hot meals to rescuers in mudslide-hit Gyirong
China's Ministry of Natural Resources conducts comprehensive marine geophysical survey in waters east of Taiwan island

"Train hospital" offers free cataract surgeries for low-income patients in N China's Inner Mongolia
Patients receive blood pressure measurement after the surgeries at the Hohhot First Hospital, the base of the charity project offering free cataract surgeries, in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous ... Typhoon Saudel makes third landfall along coast of east China Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, made its third landfall on the coast of east China's Fujian Province on Thursday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 23 meters ... HK secessionist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security Hong Kong secessionist Joshua Wong Chi-fung pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of "conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security," under ...

Typhoon Saudel makes third landfall along coast of east China
"Train hospital" offers free cataract surgeries for low-income patients in N China's Inner Mongolia Patients receive blood pressure measurement after the surgeries at the Hohhot First Hospital, the base of the charity project offering free cataract surgeries, in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous ... Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, made its third landfall on the coast of east China's Fujian Province on Thursday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 23 meters ... HK secessionist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security Hong Kong secessionist Joshua Wong Chi-fung pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of "conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security," under ...

HK secessionist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security
"Train hospital" offers free cataract surgeries for low-income patients in N China's Inner Mongolia Patients receive blood pressure measurement after the surgeries at the Hohhot First Hospital, the base of the charity project offering free cataract surgeries, in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous ... Typhoon Saudel makes third landfall along coast of east China Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, made its third landfall on the coast of east China's Fujian Province on Thursday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 23 meters ... Hong Kong secessionist Joshua Wong Chi-fung pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of "conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security," under ...

China's Hunan, Mozambique hold economic, trade matchmaking conference in Maputo
Digital tech, smart gear reshape farming in China's NE granary

Digital tech, smart gear reshape farming in China's NE granary
China's Hunan, Mozambique hold economic, trade matchmaking conference in Maputo

China's annual IP conference to highlight high-quality development
The 15th China Intellectual Property Annual Conference (CIPAC) will be held from Sept. 8 to 9 in Beijing, highlighting the high-quality development of the IP sector during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the country's top intellectual property regulator said on Wednesday.

India seeks 10 trillion yen in investment with Japan. Why are Japanese companies hesitant?
China-EU trade talks at all levels shouldn't involve unilateral demands, threats: MOFCOM Consultations at all levels between China and the EU should adhere to the stable and balanced positioning of their critical trade partnership, uphold the principle of resolving each other's concerns ... India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently led a roughly 200-member delegation to Japan, making investment pitches in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. But the trip — described by India as its ... Chinese AI firm opens online store to sell coding subscriptions, a key step in commercialization Chinese artificial intelligence company (AI) Zhipu AI opened an official flagship store on Tmall on Wednesday to sell its GLM Coding Plan subscriptions, marking a fresh effort to bring AI ...

Chinese AI firm opens online store to sell coding subscriptions, a key step in commercialization
China-EU trade talks at all levels shouldn't involve unilateral demands, threats: MOFCOM Consultations at all levels between China and the EU should adhere to the stable and balanced positioning of their critical trade partnership, uphold the principle of resolving each other's concerns ... India seeks 10 trillion yen in investment with Japan. Why are Japanese companies hesitant? India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently led a roughly 200-member delegation to Japan, making investment pitches in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. But the trip — described by India as its ... Chinese artificial intelligence company (AI) Zhipu AI opened an official flagship store on Tmall on Wednesday to sell its GLM Coding Plan subscriptions, marking a fresh effort to bring AI ...

Foreign dancers embrace life and culture in China's Nantong
An aerial panoramic photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows foreign staff dancers performing for tourists at the Sendi Resort in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province. With their unique charm ... Gen-Z artists breath new life into China's naive art In a gallery of golden wheat fields on canvas, Wang Yaoyao in a pale pink qipao is a quiet contrast. The academically trained painter now embraces the unruliness of farmer ... A glimpse of China pavilion at 61st Venice art biennale Visitors watch the robotic calligraphy at the China pavilion themed "Dream Stream" of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026.

Gen-Z artists breath new life into China's naive art
Foreign dancers embrace life and culture in China's Nantong An aerial panoramic photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows foreign staff dancers performing for tourists at the Sendi Resort in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province. With their unique charm ... In a gallery of golden wheat fields on canvas, Wang Yaoyao in a pale pink qipao is a quiet contrast. The academically trained painter now embraces the unruliness of farmer ... A glimpse of China pavilion at 61st Venice art biennale Visitors watch the robotic calligraphy at the China pavilion themed "Dream Stream" of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026.

A glimpse of China pavilion at 61st Venice art biennale
Foreign dancers embrace life and culture in China's Nantong An aerial panoramic photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows foreign staff dancers performing for tourists at the Sendi Resort in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province. With their unique charm ... Gen-Z artists breath new life into China's naive art In a gallery of golden wheat fields on canvas, Wang Yaoyao in a pale pink qipao is a quiet contrast. The academically trained painter now embraces the unruliness of farmer ... Visitors watch the robotic calligraphy at the China pavilion themed "Dream Stream" of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026.

From porcelain to 'ciqi': How Jingdezhen is turning UNESCO recognition into living heritage
On August 25, one month after its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Global Times visited Jingdezhen, the famed "porcelain capital" in East China's Jiangxi Province, to explore what the recognition means for a city whose identity has been shaped by porcelain for than a ...

China's first full-length AI drama hits prime time: Can machines reinvent 'Journey to the West'?
Olympic champions Zhang Yufei, Qin Haiyang see Asian Games as test for LA 2028

Olympic champions Zhang Yufei, Qin Haiyang see Asian Games as test for LA 2028
China's first full-length AI drama hits prime time: Can machines reinvent 'Journey to the West'?

Svoboda.org

В ЕС поддержали идею новых визовых ограничений для россиян
Об этом заявила глава внешнеполитического ведомства ЕС Кая Каллас

Рубио подтвердил переговоры с Киевом по лицензии на Patriot
Рубио отметил, что наращивание производства для таких ракет займёт годы

Губернатор Подмосковья сообщил о попадании дронов в жилые дома
Андрей Воробьев написал о последствиях атаки в Кубинке и Павловском Посаде

Сергей Лавров: в России будут закрыты филиалы Гёте-Института
Решение Лавров связал с закрытием "Русского дома" в Берлине

При атаке на Одессу повреждён многоэтажный дом. Есть раненые
Ударам подверглись и другие украинские регионы

Норвегия арестовала российское судно "Профессор Молчанов"
Это было сделано по заявлению украинской компании "Нафтогаз"

Росавиация: документы Украины о воздушном пространстве РФ не имеют силы
Ранее Зеленский заявил, что российское небо становится "полностью опасным" из-за дронов

Суд отстранил всех защитников адвоката Марии Бонцлер
Отстранен также и адвокат по назначению

Число жертв наводнения в Непале и Тибете превысило 1200
Еще тысячи числятся пропавшими без вести

Установлены двое подозреваемых в атаке дронов на аэропорт Лейпцига
Это уроженец России с паспортом Латвии и мужчина из Беларуси с российским паспортом

Экс-главу Росавиации Александра Нерадько перевели под домашний арест
Его бывший заместитель Константин Махов остается в СИЗО

В Чехии завершено дело о вероятном обходе санкций для Ротенберга
Дмитрию Калантырскому грозит до восьми лет заключения

Благотворитель Лида Мониава задержана, её обвиняют в "фейках об армии"
У неё дома прошёл обыск

В Новосибирске открыли дело о терроризме на 16-летнюю школьницу
Дело уже поступило в суд

Турецкая Pegasus развернула несколько летевших в Москву самолётов
После слов Владимира Зеленского о небезопасном небе над Россией

Следствие допустило участие более 32 нападавших на школу в Беслане
Расследование теракта продолжается 22 года

В Киеве сообщили о перестрелке между сотрудниками СБУ и военной разведки
По данным "Украинской правды", ранены трое сотрудников ГУР

В Севастополе взорвался автомобиль, пострадал владелец
Предположительно, взорвалось самодельное взрывное устройство

Ozon предложил продавцам размещать товары в Казахстане
Компания обещает доставить заказы клиентам из России

В Азербайджане на складе боеприпасов произошел взрыв
Произошла вторичная детонация

Africanews

Disappointment as Ivory Coast keeps cocoa price unchanged
The government will buy the crop at 1,200 CFA francs per kilo ($2.12 USD, the same amount announced in March for the mid-crop season, after months of crisis in the sector

Thousands rally to back Niger authorities after thwarted mutiny
The rally in Niamey comes days after loyal supporters of the military government put down the attempted uprising with the help of Russian partners, but not before the capital was rocked by intense fighting across several highly sensitive sites

Egypt: Cairo and Beijing sign deals on economy, technology
On Wednesday, Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart, president Abdel Fatah el-Sissi, oversaw the signing of a series of deals, including on technology, economic co operation and the digital economy.

Mali: Mariam Bagayoko continues to impress on stage aged 88
At the age of 88, renowned singer Mariam Bagayoko still has the energy to perform traditional Malian songs with a strong stage presence.

Ceuta: Moroccan migrants stranded on El Trampolin beach
Hundreds of migrants are reluctant to the official reception centres, following Madrid's announcement of its intention to deport the migrants who arrived in July via the border with Morocco.

Egypt: Bus crash in Sinai peninsula kills 22, injures 28
A bus crash that unfolded on Wednesday in Egypt's Sinai peninsula left 22 dead and injured 28 others; authorities have yet to specify what caused the incident.

Madagascar ex-Senate president sentenced to 10 years over protest crackdown
Madagascar's former Senate president Richard Ravalomanana was sentenced to 10 years of hard labour on Tuesday after being convicted of complicity in murder over his alleged role in a deadly crackdown on youth-led protests last year.

DRC: Schools reopen in ebola epicentre despite concerns
As students around the world prepare to go back to school, the beginning of the academic year in the Democratic Republic of Congo is far from straightforward, as the country remains in the grips of an ebola outbreak.

Nigeria confirms planned withdrawal of US troops sent to help tackle insecurity crisis
Nigeria on Tuesday confirmed the planned withdrawal of around 200 U.S. troops sent to help the West African country tackle its complex security crisis.

Burkina Faso farmers growing pineapples amid push for self-sufficiency
Arid, landlocked Burkina Faso is far from the lush setting usually needed to grow tropical fruit. But here in Ouagadougou, farmers are beating the odds. They're growing pineapples as part of a national effort to boost self-sufficiency and adapt to the Sahel region's ever-harsher climate.

Multimillion-rand drug lab suspects appear in S.Africa court
The suspects, including Mexican, Mozambican, Zimbabwean and South African nationals, face charges related to drug manufacturing, illegal possession of precious metals, illegal possession of hazardous materials and contravention of the Immigration Act

Meet the wolves brought by apartheid-era South Africa to brutalize natives
The aim was to create a wolf-dog mixed breed that could be used by police for crowd control or by the military during South Africa's border wars in Namibia and Angola

Activists blame Kenya for Ugandan opposition figure's plight
A coalition of Ugandan and Kenyan activists on Tuesday blamed Kenya for the plight of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, whose health is deteriorating as he faces treason charges.

23 sexual assaults reported in Ceuta after migrant influx
Spanish prosecutors say 23 sexual assault cases, including nine involving children, have been reported in Ceuta since thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory at the end of July.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for a second term after tense vote
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema pledged to build on the economic turnaround achieved during his first term as he was sworn in for a new mandate Tuesday after tense elections

Guinea-Bissau votes 'yes' in referendum for new constitution
Under the new text, the country will abandon the old system whereby the prime minister came from the parliamentary majority, which has led to uncomfortable power-sharing

Chinese President Xi starts state visit to Egypt with energy, AI on agenda
The leaders are expected to sign agreements on artificial intelligence, transport, energy and investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, Egyptian media reported

Senegal and IMF agree new $2.2 billion loan programme
Senegal has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a new $2.2 billion debt programme, the financial institution said on Tuesday. An earlier agreement was suspended in 2024 after the discovery of underreported debt.

Flights resume after Kenyan aviation workers call off strike
Kenyan aviation workers have called off a strike that paralysed the country's main international airport for two days, the civil aviation authority said Tuesday.

Madrid pledges €306 million in additional aid for Ceuta
Spain's government has approved more than 300 million euros in additional aid for its North African exclave of Ceuta. Madrid said the funding is aimed at supporting "all fronts" as it struggles to accommodate thousands of migrants who entered the territory last month.

Tunisia's President Saied hosts German FM, calls for 'balance' in EU ties
Tunisia's president Kais Saied welcomed Germany's Foreign Minister to Tunis on Monday for talks on ways to develop their partnership.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for a second term, Mundubile in jail
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term Tuesday with the main opposition leader, who was the runner-up in last month's elections, in jail on treason charges.

'Nobody will replace him': Argentina fans react to news of Messi's retirement
Football fans in Buenos Aires reacted with shock and sadness on Monday to the news that Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is retiring from international football.

Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur

Former French PM Edouard Balladur dies aged 97: family
Balladur, who was born in Turkey, served as President Francois Mitterrand's last prime minister from March 1993 to May 1995, carrying out several major privatisations of state companies, and unsuccessfully ran for the top job in 1995

South Africa airline causes uproar after daring stadium flyover
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, released a statement assuring the public that the events were planned and rehearsed beforehand, and that it was approved by the Civil Aviation Authority

Five Ebola survivors discharged as DRCongo’s case count breaks 6,000
Health workers and officials leading the Ebola response celebrated the five's discharge, with the head of the response coalition saying it was a "momentous day" and a "source of pride" for his team

UN panel urges states to confront slavery’s legacy with reparations
A UN committee has called on countries to adopt comprehensive reparations for people of African descent, arguing that the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade continues to fuel systemic racism and racial inequality. It says governments have legal obligations to address those lasting effects.

Messi retires from International football after 21 years with Argentina
Lionel Messi has retired from international football at 39, ending a remarkable 21-year career with Argentina just weeks after leading the team to the 2026 World Cup final. He leaves as the nation’s record appearance holder and top scorer.

Guinea-Bissau votes on stronger presidency as military transition nears end
Guinea-Bissau voted Sunday on a proposed new constitution that would significantly strengthen presidential powers and shrink parliament, in a referendum seen as a test of the military government's bid to reshape the political system before elections scheduled for December.

Ethiopia backs executive presidency plan, raising fears of power grab
Ethiopia’s national dialogue has endorsed constitutional changes that would merge the roles of prime minister and president into a powerful executive presidency, a move critics warn could allow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to further consolidate his control after his party’s landslide election victory.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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