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Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies
Millions of people in the UK and Europe have been wowed by a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse.

Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.

Double killer and rapist given whole life sentence
Simon Levy, from Tottenham, will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of two women and rape of a third.

Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks
The PM wants the public to avoid using single-use grills during the current spell of extremely dry weather.

Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec results
Another record number of students are expected to secure a place at their first choice of university.

ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks
The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.

Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post
Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.

Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis
The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer.

GB's Evans wins European gold in 100m breaststroke
Great Britain's Angharad Evans won her first European Championship gold in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.

Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war
Organisers say countries engaged in armed conflict will be automatically disqualified from hosting.

First 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932
Master's student Maha Khan created the chocolate bar by harvesting and processing Reading-grown cocoa.

Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer - here's how
The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot.

After the eclipse, a meteor shower - how to catch a glimpse
On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.

'Rot in prison', relatives tell double murderer and rapist
Simon Levy is jailed for life after murdering two women and raping another.

These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in
Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.

How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?

Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut
The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

River Danube's low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle
A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies.

Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.

No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

Ann Widdecombe's loved ones gather for her funeral
A requiem mass is held for the former MP at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, near her Dartmoor home.

Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit
Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.

New Forest wildfire continues as temperatures rise
A crew of around 100 firefighters have been battling the wildfire since it began on Sunday 9 August.

Two dead after military helicopter crashes in Texas
An Apache military helicopter crashed in central Texas, officials said Wednesday.

PM warned of Iran war impact on UK growth next year
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.

Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.

Messi unsure he will play 'much longer' after father's death
Lionel Messi says he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football in an emotional tribute after his father's death.

Results, appeals and resits - what to do if your A-levels don't go to plan
Your full guide to A-level results day, including what to do if you are not happy with your grades.

How to get the most out of university clearing on results day
From listing potential outcomes to picking up the phone, these are some top tips for getting through clearing.

Everything you need to know about university costs
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

How do I apply for an apprenticeship and what will I get paid?
Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.

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Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat
Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.

Is Trump trying to influence foreign elections?
In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.

Shabaz Ali takes the 'billionaire debate' into the real world
Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.

GB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track
Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.

Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.

Atletico agree £34.2m deal for Tottenham's Romero
Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain.

Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in draw with Como
Bruno Guimaraes put in an assured performance as he made his Arsenal debut in a 1-1 friendly draw with Como at Emirates stadium.

LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal
The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.

Can Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?
Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu? BBC Sport speaks to those who know Mourinho and Real Madrid best to assess whether his second stint can be a success.

Al Jazeera

Thousands missing after Colombia quake as rescue continues
Thousands missing after Colombia quake as rescue continues

Morocco says working to prevent potential new Ceuta crossings surge
Morocco Interior Ministry says it has increased security along its borders with the Spanish exclaves Ceuta and Melilla.

11-year-old boy shot by Israeli forces in Gaza
The father of an 11-year-old boy says Israeli forces shot his son in the head and leg in Khan Younis.

Drone attacks on energy infrastructure deepen Libya’s energy crisis
Repeated drone strikes on oil and power infrastructure are deepening Libya's energy crisis.

Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza
Strike on a tuk-tuk in Beit Lahiya kills one, wounds five in first Israeli aerial bombardment in a week

Deadly India landslide kills at least seven in Mumbai
Heavy rains triggered a landslide on Wednesday that killed at least seven people in India’s western Maharashtra state.

Can Syria deliver transitional justice?
A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.

Israel vows to keep troops in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israel “will under no circumstances” withdraw its troops.

Photos: Solar eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness
A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event.

‘Platformicide’ of Palestine: Activists struggle to be heard on Meta
Report by NGO 7amleh, Utrecht University analyses 3,520 cases of digital rights violations against Palestinians.

Trump reveals Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary
Leavitt is departing her role to spend more time with family after giving birth to a second child, according to Trump.

Josh Kushner, Bob Iger, buying Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5bn
Billionaire Mark Walter's sale of the NBA's Lakers is a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise.

Iceland and Spain plunged into darkness during total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse took place in Iceland and Spain as crowds gathered to watch.

Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreams after teen’s death
Regulator says Discord failed to protect minors from violence, self-harm, and suicide content.

Iraq says September 30 withdrawal deadline for US-led coalition ‘final’
A US official confirmed that the United States expects to complete its pullout by September 30.

Thousands flee drought in Somalia amid sharp aid decline
Thousands of hunger-stricken families have lost their livestock and farms due to a yearslong drought in Somalia.

Paramount Skydance mulls CNN sale amid antitrust merger challenge
Paramount’s legal officer hints at CNN sale as 12 states, led by California, file lawsuit to block merger with WBD.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak set to become deadliest on record, WHO warns
Outbreak to eclipse West Africa's Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016 if it continues at current pace, WHO chief says.

Lebanese families demand release of detainees held by Israel
Lebanese families rallied in Beirut demanding answers about relatives detained by Israel.

Mount Etna eruption disrupts travel at Italy’s Catania airport
Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded at Italy’s Catania airport after Mount Etna erupted.

White House construction project to cost almost $1bn
The White House defended reports it planned to spend nearly $1bn on controversial construction projects.

Drought exposes Nazi-era warship wrecks beneath the Danube
Record-low water levels on the Danube near Prahovo, Serbia, have exposed the wrecks of dozens of Nazi-era vessels

Trump remarks on diminishing impact of pro-Israel groups in Congress
Trump claims pro-Israel lobbying no longer wields the power it had decades ago, reflecting changes in US politics.

LIVE: PSG 2-1 Aston Villa – UEFA Super Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as PSG's Kvaratskhelia and Doue secure another trophy

Europe prepares for first total solar eclipse in 27 years
Europe is gearing up for its first total solar eclipse in 27 years.

Global Times

C919 completes first scheduled international commercial service
At around 4:58 pm on Wednesday, Air China flight CA723, a China-designed and manufactured C919 aircraft carrying 121 passengers, landed ...

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji passes away at 98
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died of illness at the age of 98 in Beijing at 11:06 a.m. Wednesday.

Proposed US rule barring China science collaboration sparks outcry from US scientists
American scientists have voiced opposition to a proposed rule which seeks to ban federal funding for US science collaboration with ...

Chinese, Indonesian naval frigates complete maritime exercise in waters east of China's Taiwan island: PLA Eastern Theater Command
The Chinese Navy's guided-missile frigate Honghe (Hull 523) and the Indonesian Navy frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai completed all ...

Whom do 41 countries think they are scaring? China's missile tests don't need permission: Global Times editorial

Are US export controls really about containing China – or controlling America itself?
Global Times

Fragility in China ties is a self-inflicted choice by Australia, not a given
Global Times

GT Voice: US ban on metal waste exports isn't 'shortcut' to supply security
Global Times

Chinese cities turn to AI forecasts, smart radar networks to combat extreme weather
From AI-powered flood forecasting and digital twins to smart reservoir management, phased-array radar networks and ground-based remote sensing systems, a new generation of high-tech equipment and systems is helping Chinese cities sharpen weather forecasts, improve flood control and make faster, precise decisions to stay one step ahead ...

Black bear 'gets chubby' after repeatedly raiding villagers' beehives for honey, prompting insurance compensation
Typhoon Dolphin's remnants continue to drench broad swathe of China, bringing torrential rains to East China, Huanghuai and North China

Typhoon Dolphin's remnants continue to drench broad swathe of China, bringing torrential rains to East China, Huanghuai and North China
Black bear 'gets chubby' after repeatedly raiding villagers' beehives for honey, prompting insurance compensation

China registers 3.275 million marriages in H1, down 264,000 year-on-year: official data
China registered 3.275 million marriages in the first half of this year, down 264,000 from the same period last year, while 1.383 million divorces were recorded, according to data released ... Chinese naval fleet embarks on latest escort mission in Gulf of Aden, Somali waters The 49th escort fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy on Wednesday morning departed from a military port in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, bound for the Gulf of ... Does large exports and a big surplus equal 'overcapacity'?: People's Daily For some time, certain economies, anxious about their own industrial competitiveness, have shifted blame for domestic structural problems onto China. They have promoted the one-sided claim that "large export volumes ...

Chinese naval fleet embarks on latest escort mission in Gulf of Aden, Somali waters
China registers 3.275 million marriages in H1, down 264,000 year-on-year: official data China registered 3.275 million marriages in the first half of this year, down 264,000 from the same period last year, while 1.383 million divorces were recorded, according to data released ... The 49th escort fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy on Wednesday morning departed from a military port in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, bound for the Gulf of ... Does large exports and a big surplus equal 'overcapacity'?: People's Daily For some time, certain economies, anxious about their own industrial competitiveness, have shifted blame for domestic structural problems onto China. They have promoted the one-sided claim that "large export volumes ...

Does large exports and a big surplus equal 'overcapacity'?: People's Daily
China registers 3.275 million marriages in H1, down 264,000 year-on-year: official data China registered 3.275 million marriages in the first half of this year, down 264,000 from the same period last year, while 1.383 million divorces were recorded, according to data released ... Chinese naval fleet embarks on latest escort mission in Gulf of Aden, Somali waters The 49th escort fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy on Wednesday morning departed from a military port in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, bound for the Gulf of ... For some time, certain economies, anxious about their own industrial competitiveness, have shifted blame for domestic structural problems onto China. They have promoted the one-sided claim that "large export volumes ...

New Zealand mayor's 'China‑inspired' solar project highlights potential for cooperation
Alo steps up China expansion as US consumer brands tap growth, highlighting market's strong appeal

Alo steps up China expansion as US consumer brands tap growth, highlighting market's strong appeal
New Zealand mayor's 'China‑inspired' solar project highlights potential for cooperation

HK IPO fundraising reaches $41b, as another record expected in 2026
As of the beginning of August this year, IPO proceeds in Hong Kong have reached $41 billion, surpassing the full-year total of 2025, and another record is expected this year, an executive of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) said on Tuesday.

Guangdong's foreign trade surges 20.5% from Jan-Jul, imports up 37.4%
The foreign trade of South China's Guangdong Province, the country's manufacturing and transportation hub, stood at 6.49 trillion yuan ($960 billion) in the first seven months of the year, rising ... Spanish govt's support for SAIC EV plant to advance local electrification agenda: Chinese experts The Spanish government's backing for a planned electric vehicle (EV) factory by China's SAIC Motor, despite some concerns, shows that rational commercial logic overrides unwarranted security fears. This move would ... Does large exports and a big surplus equal 'overcapacity'?: People's Daily For some time, certain economies, anxious about their own industrial competitiveness, have shifted blame for domestic structural problems onto China. They have promoted the one-sided claim that "large export volumes ...

Spanish govt's support for SAIC EV plant to advance local electrification agenda: Chinese experts
Guangdong's foreign trade surges 20.5% from Jan-Jul, imports up 37.4% The foreign trade of South China's Guangdong Province, the country's manufacturing and transportation hub, stood at 6.49 trillion yuan ($960 billion) in the first seven months of the year, rising ... The Spanish government's backing for a planned electric vehicle (EV) factory by China's SAIC Motor, despite some concerns, shows that rational commercial logic overrides unwarranted security fears. This move would ... Does large exports and a big surplus equal 'overcapacity'?: People's Daily For some time, certain economies, anxious about their own industrial competitiveness, have shifted blame for domestic structural problems onto China. They have promoted the one-sided claim that "large export volumes ...

2026 Sziget Festival held in Budapest, Hungary
Artists stage a performance during the 2026 Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 10, 2026. The event officially opened to the public on Tuesday on Budapest's Obuda Island, bringing together ... In a Beijing hutong, old roots hold firm amid renewal Just after six each morning, 63-year-old Chen Zhongyi unlatches the wooden door of a pigeon loft outside his home in Beijing's Lanman Hutong. Within seconds, than 20 homing pigeons ... Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese space documentary inspires Myanmar students For 17-year-old Han Ni Oo, a student at Myat Taw Win International School in Yangon, watching a Chinese space documentary was than a film experience. It gave her a ...

In a Beijing hutong, old roots hold firm amid renewal
2026 Sziget Festival held in Budapest, Hungary Artists stage a performance during the 2026 Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 10, 2026. The event officially opened to the public on Tuesday on Budapest's Obuda Island, bringing together ... Just after six each morning, 63-year-old Chen Zhongyi unlatches the wooden door of a pigeon loft outside his home in Beijing's Lanman Hutong. Within seconds, than 20 homing pigeons ... Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese space documentary inspires Myanmar students For 17-year-old Han Ni Oo, a student at Myat Taw Win International School in Yangon, watching a Chinese space documentary was than a film experience. It gave her a ...

Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese space documentary inspires Myanmar students
2026 Sziget Festival held in Budapest, Hungary Artists stage a performance during the 2026 Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 10, 2026. The event officially opened to the public on Tuesday on Budapest's Obuda Island, bringing together ... In a Beijing hutong, old roots hold firm amid renewal Just after six each morning, 63-year-old Chen Zhongyi unlatches the wooden door of a pigeon loft outside his home in Beijing's Lanman Hutong. Within seconds, than 20 homing pigeons ... For 17-year-old Han Ni Oo, a student at Myat Taw Win International School in Yangon, watching a Chinese space documentary was than a film experience. It gave her a ...

China's premier digital publishing expo to debut cultural gaming section
China's premier digital publishing expo will open in late August, featuring for the first time an exhibition area highlighting the integration of traditional Chinese culture and online games. The 16th China International Digital Publishing Expo will run from Aug. 27 to 29 in Jinan, capital ...

Guo Lanying, China's 'People's Artist' and voice of 'My Motherland,' passes away at 97
Multiple Chinese universities raise gaokao score requirements for arts admissions

Multiple Chinese universities raise gaokao score requirements for arts admissions
Guo Lanying, China's 'People's Artist' and voice of 'My Motherland,' passes away at 97

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Зеленский сообщил об освобождении 26 сёл в нынешнем году
Проект DeepState обновил карту, показав успехи ВСУ

Генштаб ВСУ: при атаке на Новороссийск поражены 4 корабля РФ
Украинские военные в ночь на 12 августа в ходе удара по Новороссийску поразили четыре российских военных корабля, утверждает Генштаб ВСУ. По предварительным данным, повреждены фрегаты "Адмирал Макаров" и "Адмирал Эссен", малый ракетный корабль "Буян-М" и сторожевой корабль "Василий Быков". Независимых подтверждений этого пока нет, однако известно, что в порту Новороссийска после ночной атаки отмечены пожары на нефтяном терминале и в Военной гавани, где расположены стоянки российских...

Сценарист Павел Тетерский покинул Россию, отбыв арест
У него дома также прошёл "осмотр помещения"

Путин пригрозил "зеркальными мерами" - захватом европейских судов
В ответ на задержания судов теневого флота

Слёт разработчиков БПЛА "Дронница" перенесли, ссылаясь на угрозу
Организаторы утверждают, что узнали о подготовке нападения

Стало известно, чем конкретно суд мотивировал снятие "Яблока"
"Пусть всегда будет солнце" в решении тоже фигурирует

Литва сделает непроходимыми границы с Россией и Беларусью
Выкопает рвы, восстановит болота и укрепит заграждения

В Петербурге доцента университета задержали по делу о донатах ФБК
Игоря Зайцева подозревают в финансировании экстремистской деятельности

HRW призвала США заблокировать турецкие кассетные снаряды для Киева
Неразорвавшиеся элементы опасны для мирных жителей

На Земле в среду – солнечное затмение и звёздный дождь
Затмение будет хорошо видно из Европы и частично из России

В Чувашии к женским консультациям прикрепят священников
Для "духовного окормления" пациенток, думающих об аборте

Площадь в Тель-Авиве официально назвали площадью Заложников
Площадь стала центром кампании за освобождение похищенных ХАМАС 7 октября 2023 года

Россия атаковала Одессу, Херсон и ещё ряд регионов Украины, есть жертвы
Большинство ударов пришлось по жилым домам

"Яндекс Пэй" и "Ozon Банк" удалили из российских App Store и Google Play
Ранее приложение исчезло из зарубежных версий магазина Apple

Краснодарский край подвергся атаке украинских БПЛА, есть погибшие
В порту Новороссийска пожар после атаки дронов

Десятки стран призвали предупреждать о пусках баллистических ракет
Как минимум за 24 часа

В школах оккупированных территорий будут учебники Мединского
Учеников 5-7-х классов будут обучать по учебникам "История нашего края. Донбасс и Новороссия"

В Красном море моряки погибли после удара по судну
Предположительно, его нанесли хуситы

Зеленский вновь заявил, что РФ готовится к мобилизации
По словам президента Украины, таковы данные разведки

Группа "Трансбункер" передана под управление компании Ротенбергов
Речь идёт о крупнейшем поставщике топлива и нефтепродуктов в главные порты России

Africanews

DRC: World Health Organisation Chief sounds alarm on ebola outbreak
Having returned from a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the world health organisaiton chief is sounding the alarm on the ebola outbreak.

Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said residents welcome UNESCO inscription
It's been two weeks since Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said was inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list, much to the delight of residents.

Chef preserves Hatay's culinary heritage after devastating earthquake
Chef preserves Hatay's culinary heritage after devastating earthquake

Zambia: Hakainde Hichilema expected to win upcoming vote
14 candidates are throwing their hats in the ring to become Zambia’s next president in the upcoming election. Among them is main opposition challenger Brian Mundubile, seeking to defeat president Hakainde Hichilema.

Europe swelters through record heat as drought and wildfires intensify
Western Europe has endured its hottest June-July period on record, with extreme heat, drought and wildfires gripping parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The WMO says the warming climate is making heatwaves more frequent, intense, longer and more widespread.

Ebola outbreak takes heavy toll on Bunia's economy and public health
Health officials say misinformation and delayed treatment continue to fuel the outbreak.

HYROX fever sweeps Bangkok as fitness craze takes Asia by storm
HYROX is gaining momentum across Asia, drawing everyone from elite athletes to first-time competitors into a fast-growing fitness phenomenon. In Bangkok, packed training sessions are preparing participants for a race combining running and functional workouts.

WAFCON: Morocco to face Cameroon Wednesday evening
Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament hosts Morocco and Cameroon will face each other Wednesday evening at the Moulay El Hassan stadium.

Meta faces major US trial over alleged youth social media addiction
Meta faces a high-stakes trial in California over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep minors hooked. A coalition of U.S. states is seeking sweeping changes to the platforms and potentially up to $1.4 trillion in penalties.

Hichilema rallies thousands as Zambia heads to presidential vote
Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in Lusaka for President Hakainde Hichilema’s final campaign rally ahead of Thursday’s election, as the incumbent seeks a second term amid concerns over jobs, living costs and allegations of opposition intimidation.

Quake leaves Colombian towns in ruins as Valle del Cauca counts dead
Western Colombia hit by deadly quake as Zarzal, Roldanillo and El Cairo report widespread damage.

Colombia quake rescuers save woman after 36 hours trapped in rubble
A 32-year-old woman has been rescued alive in Pereira after spending 36 hours trapped beneath a collapsed building. Rescuers located her 10 hours before reaching her.

Rescued kidnap victims in Nigeria recount ordeal during 6 months of captivity
After six months in captivity, victims of a mass kipnapping in Nigeria’s Kwara state have been recounting their ordeal. More than 100 people abducted from the Woro community were rescued by government forces earlier this month.

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez
Together, the couple command hundreds of millions of social media followers and have expanded their brand beyond football through investments in fashion, hospitality and other business venture

Funeral held for Libya’s military intelligence chief killed in car bombing
Senior Libyan National Army officials gathered in Benghazi on Tuesday for the funeral of military intelligence chief Fawzi al-Mansouri, killed in a car bombing a day earlier as he left a mosque. His assassination has raised fresh security concerns in Libya’s divided east.

Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry disaster rises to 44: police
At least 44 people lost their lives when a ferry sank on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police said, releasing an updated toll.

Kenya bids to become first African nation to host World Athletics Championships
Kenya Bids to Become First African Nation to Host World Athletics Championships

Moment Cali hospital collapses after powerful Colombia earthquake
A 7.4 quake in Colombia partially collapsed the Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali on Monday, forcing patients outside as rescuers search for hundreds feared trapped.

Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dip
Shops and opticians across Europe are running short of certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, with queues forming in Paris, London and Brussels as demand surges.

US Senate votes to extend AGOA trade programme for 32 African nations
The United States Senate has approved a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, maintaining duty-free access on more than 1,800 products from eligible countries.

At least 14 artisanal miners killed after illegal mine collapses
At least 14 artisanal miners were killed and eight others injured when the walls of an illegal mine collapsed in on them, South African police said on Tuesday.

At least 18 killed in Egypt truck crash, many children
At least 18 people, many of them children aged 13 to 14, were killed on Tuesday in northern Egypt when two pick-up trucks carrying agricultural day labourers crashed, a local medical source told AFP.

Libya oil company says blazes contained after drone attacks on complex
A major gasoline reservoir in Libya's Zawiya, west of Tripoli, caught fire and collapsed on Monday after what authorities said was an attack by unknown perpetrators.

DR Congo Ebola death toll surpasses 2,000 as scientists trace likely origin
Adding to scientists' understanding of the crisis, a new study has found that the outbreak was most likely triggered by a new spillover of the virus from animals to humans, rather than continued transmission from a previous Ebola outbreak.

Syrians celebrate landmark verdict as court sentences Bashar Assad to death in absentia
Bashar and Maher Assad remain in Russia after fleeing Syria following the collapse of their government. Syria's new authorities have called on Moscow to extradite them to face justice.

Bulgaria lights up its Black Sea coast with digital art festival
Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast became an open‑air gallery from 7 to 10 August, as the second LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival brought 17 light and digital artworks to five seaside communities.

Civil society groups warn against Congo referendum
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, 65 civil society organisations are urging President Félix Tshisekedi to abandon plans for a constitutional referendum.

Italy’s Po river runs low as drought threatens farms and water supplies
Italy’s Po River has fallen to historically low levels as the country endures its fourth heatwave of the summer, exposing wide stretches of dry riverbed near Pavia and raising fresh concerns over water supplies and farming across northern Italy.

Ceuta migrant crisis deepens as leader calls for detention centre
Spain is facing mounting pressure over the migrant crisis in Ceuta after tens of thousands crossed from Morocco last month. The enclave’s leader is calling for a detention centre, while Madrid insists border controls and security measures remain firmly in place.

France’s oldest lumberjack contest puts axe skills to the test
France’s 73rd lumberjacking championship in Chamrousse saw 60 competitors race axes through logs, preserving Alpine forestry traditions for 2,000 spectators.

MSF warns of worsening malnutrition crisis among displaced children in Somalia
The United Nations says more than 500,000 Somalis were displaced during the first three months of this year, with drought responsible for nine out of ten displacements.

South Africa hit by icy blast as snow blankets several provinces
A bitter cold snap is sweeping across South Africa, bringing heavy snow, freezing temperatures and strong winds to several provinces. Snow has covered high-lying areas while forecasters warn of more wintry weather and rough seas along the coast.

Detained Malian journalist Ras Bath rejects charges as trial opens
The trial of Malian commentator Youssouf Bathily, known as Ras Bath, and activist Rose opened on August 10 before the Bamako Court of Appeal, with both denying accusations of criminal association and undermining state institutions.

Trump secretly switched planes amid reported Iran assassination threat
President Donald Trump secretly switched from Air Force One to a smaller military aircraft after last month’s NATO summit in Ankara, according to The Washington Post, in an elaborate security operation reportedly prompted by an Iranian threat against him.

Russia launches massive overnight barrage on Ukraine, leaving nine dead
Russia killed at least nine people in Ukraine overnight on Tuesday, as missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, according to regional authorities.

Tigray rebels accuse Ethiopia of drone strikes amid fears of renewed war
Tigray rebel authorities have accused Ethiopia’s federal government of carrying out deadly drone strikes in the region, raising fears of a renewed conflict nearly four years after a peace deal ended a devastating two-year war.

14 clandestine miners killed in disused South Africa mine
A rockfall at an illegal mine northwest of Johannesburg killed 14 clandestine miners, most of them from Lesotho, with several hurt and others possibly still stuck underground, police said Tuesday.

Zambia heads to the polls as economy dominates election campaign
With nearly 70 percent of Zambia's population under the age of 30, the youth vote is expected to play a decisive role in determining the country's next government.

Former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court has sentenced former leader Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death after convicting them in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country’s devastating civil war.

Deadly earthquake in Colombia hits Manizales, damaging cathedral and homes
Manizales, in Colombia’s western Caldas department, was among the areas hardest hit by Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with streets littered with rubble as rescue teams searched damaged buildings for survivors.

Sierra Leone MPs approve contested overhaul of electoral rules
MPs in Sierra Leone have approved a contested overhaul of the country’s electoral rules. The law lowers the presidential victory threshold, introduces proportional representation and reserves 30 percent of political leadership positions for women.

Spain prepares for rare total solar eclipse as 2026 sky show approaches
Spain is preparing for a rare celestial spectacle as a total solar eclipse crosses the mainland on August 12, bringing brief darkness to parts of the Iberian Peninsula and offering millions across Europe a chance to witness one of astronomy’s most striking events.

Tupac Shakur murder trial begins nearly 30 years after rapper’s death
Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas, the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis has begun. Prosecutors accuse the former gang leader of orchestrating the killing, one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries.

Fire breaks out after attack on major Libyan refinery
Libyan authorities say unknown perpetrators were behind an attack on a major gasoline reservoir west of Tripoli. The reservoir at the country’s second-largest oil refinery in Zawiya caught fire and collapsed.

Rescuers search rubble in Cali as Colombia’s strongest quake in decades hits
Rescuers in Cali search rubble after Colombia’s strongest quake this century, which killed over 130 people, left hundreds injured and many missing.

Spain’s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought
A massive wildfire in Spain’s Huelva province has forced 800 evacuations, burned around 20,000 hectares and comes during Europe’s worsening drought crisis.

WHO: DRC Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared
The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo began months before it was officially declared, the World Health Organization told a news conference in Bunia on Monday. It’s now the fastest growing Ebola outbreak on record.

Zambia's President Hichilema rallies students ahead of Thursday's election
With just days to go before Thursday’s presidential election, Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema is on the campaign trail. Nearly half of registered voters are aged between 18 and 35, making young people a potentially pivotal bloc.

UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse Infantino of breach of trust
In an open letter revealed on Monday, the three confederations said trust had been broken through deception, and that no individual should place himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority.

Libya’s central bank governor resigns without explanation
The governor of Libya's central bank, Naji Issa, has resigned without giving a reason, several reports said on Monday.