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Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins
The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Starlink restrictions in Ukraine war linked to political situation, Zelensky aide says
Elon Musk's system allows Kyiv to protect Ukrainian skies and effectively guide drones to Russian targets.

Burnham careful before Zelensky meeting but promises Ukraine won't leave 'empty handed'
The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.

Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.

What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis
The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.

Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state
All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.

Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show
The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.

Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.

US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

Davina McCall says memory loss after brain surgery was like 'advanced Alzheimer's'
The TV presenter says she suffered memory loss following her operation to remove a benign tumour.

Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks
Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19.7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.

Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'
A new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.

Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next
With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.

'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.

Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.

More tea? How Scotland's crops of the future could be set to change
Experts are examining the ways Scotland's farmers might diversify and adapt to a changing climate.

We created a memorial garden at home - a cemetery felt too far away
Emma Moore shares how creating a special place at home has helped her family.

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Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

Mechanic who falsified MOT before crash that killed three given community order
Eve Smith, Darcy Ross and Rafel Jeanne died when the car crashed into woodland in Cardiff in 2023.

Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.

'Dark day for Lewis' as one fisherman dead and two missing
The alarm was raised after the men's fishing boat failed to return as planned to Lewis.

Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
Four years after the attacks, Serhii Kuznetsov appears in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.

Hidden video recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship
Australia's military confirms the device had been discovered, after a senator reports being contacted with allegations of concealed cameras on the ship.

Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam imposed a curfew after days of unrest that first began over water shortages.

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Unravel the secrets of a priceless piece of British history
As the Bayeux Tapestry travels to the UK for the first time in 950 years, historians and experts unravel its secrets

Struijk red card shown after VAR intervention is overturned
The red card controversially shown to Brighton defender Pascal Struijk against Sunderland is overturned.

Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show
The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.

Man Utd defender Martinez issues scathing attack on board
Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on Manchester United's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.

Quiz: Do you remember the big names who took aim at football club chiefs?
As Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on the Manchester United hierarchy, do you remember these famous past examples of well-known football figure calling out leadership figures?

'No excuses' - but is Villa's stadium rebuild affecting team?
With Villa Park's North Stand currently closed for building work, is the reduced capacity affecting Aston Villa's performances?

Big scorelines, one-sided games - are Women's World Cup play-offs working?
The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is.

Watkins replaces injured Smithies in England squad
Kallum Watkins is called up as a late replacement to England's Rugby League World Cup squad after Morgan Smithies is forced to withdraw through injury.

Al Jazeera

Saudi national charged with planting a listening device at OpenAI offices
US FBI said Abdulrahman Alfozan was engineer at the tech giant from June 2025.

Law of the Sea comes to life in the hunt for sanctioned Russian oil
Ukraine's Western allies are using maritime law to inspect Russian shadow tankers.

What is potash, and why is the US importing it from Belarus?
US reliance on Canadian potash, a key fertiliser mineral, adds to farmers' cost concerns amid trade tensions.

Colombia inaugurates embassy to Israel in Jerusalem
Palestinian officials slam move by Colombian government that marked major shift after ex-president had cut Israel ties.

Two scenarios for the Yemen war
What comes next is either a retreat for the Houthis or a war of attrition.

UK restaurateur claims losses after video calling for Gaza destruction
A UK restaurateur is claiming losses, weeks after posting a video appearing to urge Israel to destroy buildings in Gaza.

How AI apps are offering free substitutes for Big Tech software
AI-developed ArtCraft is challenging Adobe after disrupting legacy software's economic model.

Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of ‘espionage’
A Japanese journalist has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Japanese intelligence.

What we know about OpenAI engineer arrested over office spying
Saudi OpenAI employee was arrested over allegations he planted a hidden device to record sensitive company conversations

Iran targets Starlink as ‘tool of war’ with hints of more internet curbs
One official claims satellite internet could erode online governance in Iran amid war with the US and Israel.

Man City’s appeal over 114 charges to be heard by January, regulator says
Manchester City have contested the guilty verdict, and the appeal will be heard by mid-January or the end of January.

Iraq’s PM tells Saudi crown prince Iraqi territory will not be used for attacks
Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was struck by drones last month in an attack that originated in Iraq.

Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem and restores free trade with Israel
Colombia has opened an embassy in West Jerusalem under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella.

Fulham manager Arbeloa fined for Man Utd refereeing outburst
Alvaro Arbeloa fined $33,000 for remarks made after Fulham's 1-1 draw against Manchester United in September.

Do any of these Israeli candidates support a Palestinian state?
Do any of these Israeli candidates support a Palestinian state?

Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missile launched towards Riyadh
Saudi civil defence authority says danger passed after it issued alerts via its national early warning platform.

Iran steps up Hormuz surveillance: Attacks soar, oil flows crash again
Ships in the Strait of Hormuz have been experiencing the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war.

Trump plans for ‘massive’ resource exploration in Greenland
US President Donald Trump announces a plan on Truth Social for oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland.

Settlers set fire to mosque in West Bank as Israeli forces raid villages
Settlers also attacked a boy in a separate incident in the town of Beita, south of Nablus.

Israeli plan to reopen settler ‘Route 463’ threatens to isolate Ramallah
Israeli plans to reopen Route 463 for settlers threaten to isolate Palestinian villages and fragment Ramallah.

Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist: Why are tensions rising?
Japanese journalist Imai Yuki arrested on Sakhalin for allegedly spying on Russian defence capabilities, says the FSB.

Albanian students clash with police as they protest over education and jobs
Albanian students clash with police as they protest education costs, poor university conditions and bleak job prospects.

Israeli air strike kills Palestinian woman in Gaza City
The woman's young daughter was rescued from a large fire inside the apartment, caused by the attack.

How a radio glitch triggered a false hijack alert in Germany
Authorities scrambled fighter jets to escort a plane from Corfu to Nuremberg after a pilot sent a hijack alert.

Girl rescued from flaming apartment after Israeli attack on Gaza
Civilians rushed to rescue a girl trapped in a burning apartment after an Israeli attack struck a building in Gaza City.

Global Times

Xi sends congratulatory letter to 140th Canton Fair
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory letter to the 140th edition of the China Import and Export ...

Chinese FM spokesperson responds to Heilongjiang delegation's reported visit to an island disputed between Japan and Russia
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that a delegation from China's Heilongjiang Province recently visited Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the ...

Joint efforts by both China and S. Korea enable return of Qing Dynasty stone lions, museum curator
Proactive joint efforts by both China and South Korea have facilitated the return of a pair of Qing Dynasty stone ...

China launches eight new satellites to advance space-based AI computing network
China's plan to build a 2,800-satellite AI computing constellation in space took another step forward on Wednesday, as eight computing ...

The 'developed country' label is actually a trap: Global Times editorial

Will the Pinglu Canal widen ASEAN's trade deficit with China?: Global Times editorial
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GT Voice: What Paris Motor Show signals about China-Europe auto co-op
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Chinese embassy rejects MI5 head's claims, urges UK intelligence agencies to stop fabricating and spreading false information related to China
Commenting on claims by the head of the UK's MI5 accusing China of conducting alleged espionage activities against the UK while releasing the agency's annual threat assessment update, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the UK said that the intelligence official's claims concerning China were completely fabricated ...

HYROX postpones Shanghai event over venue issues following a Beijing race hygiene controversy
Police probes man for doing pull-ups on beam at 1,500-y-o historic Hanging Temple in North China's Shanxi

Police probes man for doing pull-ups on beam at 1,500-y-o historic Hanging Temple in North China's Shanxi
HYROX postpones Shanghai event over venue issues following a Beijing race hygiene controversy

Philippine VP defends herself, saying Marcos' attacks threaten national security, ties with China
China launches eight new satellites to advance space-based AI computing network China's plan to build a 2,800-satellite AI computing constellation in space took another step forward on Wednesday, as eight computing satellites were successfully launched into orbit to test technologies for ... Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said on Monday that recent remarks by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr pose threats to the Philippines' national security, China-Philippines ties, and reginal stability, after Marcos ... 2026 Great Wall International Forum on Counter-terrorism opens with focus on counterterrorism co-op in AI era The 2026 Great Wall International Forum on Counter-terrorism opened in Beijing on Tuesday, with than 320 delegates from 62 countries and international organizations attending to discuss advancing practical counterterrorism ...

2026 Great Wall International Forum on Counter-terrorism opens with focus on counterterrorism co-op in AI era
China launches eight new satellites to advance space-based AI computing network China's plan to build a 2,800-satellite AI computing constellation in space took another step forward on Wednesday, as eight computing satellites were successfully launched into orbit to test technologies for ... Philippine VP defends herself, saying Marcos' attacks threaten national security, ties with China Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said on Monday that recent remarks by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr pose threats to the Philippines' national security, China-Philippines ties, and reginal stability, after Marcos ... The 2026 Great Wall International Forum on Counter-terrorism opened in Beijing on Tuesday, with than 320 delegates from 62 countries and international organizations attending to discuss advancing practical counterterrorism ...

Chinese companies provide reliable products, solutions to meet rising global demand for computing power and electricity: GAC official
Visa gets PBC approval to prepare for bankcard clearing in China

Visa gets PBC approval to prepare for bankcard clearing in China
Chinese companies provide reliable products, solutions to meet rising global demand for computing power and electricity: GAC official

China's PPI rises 5 pct in September
China's producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, went up 5 percent year on year in September, the National Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday.

140th Canton Fair set to open with spotlight on advanced manufacturing, including robots
The 140th China Import and Export Fair, internationally known as Canton Fair, will open on Thursday in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, marking the fair's 70th anniversary. Chinese luxury vehicle Maextro V800 unveils brake‐pedal findings amid safety concerns Maxtor, a high‑end luxury vehicle brand, released third‑party lab results on Tuesday showing its V800 brake pedal meets industry standards with no cracks or damage found on tested samples, pushing ... Apple's iPhone Duo exclusively assembled in C. China's Henan: report; expert says supply chain strengths highlighted Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is being exclusively assembled at Foxconn's factories in China, according to media report on Monday, as the US tech giant prepares to open ...

Chinese luxury vehicle Maextro V800 unveils brake‐pedal findings amid safety concerns
140th Canton Fair set to open with spotlight on advanced manufacturing, including robots The 140th China Import and Export Fair, internationally known as Canton Fair, will open on Thursday in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, marking the fair's 70th anniversary. Maxtor, a high‑end luxury vehicle brand, released third‑party lab results on Tuesday showing its V800 brake pedal meets industry standards with no cracks or damage found on tested samples, pushing ... Apple's iPhone Duo exclusively assembled in C. China's Henan: report; expert says supply chain strengths highlighted Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is being exclusively assembled at Foxconn's factories in China, according to media report on Monday, as the US tech giant prepares to open ...

Apple's iPhone Duo exclusively assembled in C. China's Henan: report; expert says supply chain strengths highlighted
140th Canton Fair set to open with spotlight on advanced manufacturing, including robots The 140th China Import and Export Fair, internationally known as Canton Fair, will open on Thursday in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, marking the fair's 70th anniversary. Chinese luxury vehicle Maextro V800 unveils brake‐pedal findings amid safety concerns Maxtor, a high‑end luxury vehicle brand, released third‑party lab results on Tuesday showing its V800 brake pedal meets industry standards with no cracks or damage found on tested samples, pushing ... Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is being exclusively assembled at Foxconn's factories in China, according to media report on Monday, as the US tech giant prepares to open ...

China's million-follower mukbang creator 'Gan Fan Ying' dies days after her final 'Let's Eat' video
The death of Chen Ziyi, a 24-year-old Chinese mukbang creator known online as "Gan Fan Ying," has drawn widespread attention in recent days. Related hashtags topped Sina Weibo (China's Instagram-like ... AI points to the future of Earth's civilization: Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin said artificial intelligence (AI) may carry Earth's civilization beyond humanity, even if that future does not belong to humans, as he marked 20 years ... Zheng Qinwen withdraws from Wuhan Open with shoulder injury after historic China Open triumph Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the 2026 Wuhan Open due to a right shoulder injury, the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Monday, just a day after ...

AI points to the future of Earth's civilization: Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin
China's million-follower mukbang creator 'Gan Fan Ying' dies days after her final 'Let's Eat' video The death of Chen Ziyi, a 24-year-old Chinese mukbang creator known online as "Gan Fan Ying," has drawn widespread attention in recent days. Related hashtags topped Sina Weibo (China's Instagram-like ... Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin said artificial intelligence (AI) may carry Earth's civilization beyond humanity, even if that future does not belong to humans, as he marked 20 years ... Zheng Qinwen withdraws from Wuhan Open with shoulder injury after historic China Open triumph Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the 2026 Wuhan Open due to a right shoulder injury, the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Monday, just a day after ...

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from Wuhan Open with shoulder injury after historic China Open triumph
China's million-follower mukbang creator 'Gan Fan Ying' dies days after her final 'Let's Eat' video The death of Chen Ziyi, a 24-year-old Chinese mukbang creator known online as "Gan Fan Ying," has drawn widespread attention in recent days. Related hashtags topped Sina Weibo (China's Instagram-like ... AI points to the future of Earth's civilization: Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin said artificial intelligence (AI) may carry Earth's civilization beyond humanity, even if that future does not belong to humans, as he marked 20 years ... Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the 2026 Wuhan Open due to a right shoulder injury, the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Monday, just a day after ...

As humanoid robots grow more capable, what sets human performers apart?
Recently, humanoid robots rolled across the stage, flipping long flowing sleeves into the air alongside Chinese street dancers against the background of an ink-wash landscape of mountains and rivers. The performance came during the finale of America's Got Talent, during which Chengdu-based Dance Home became the first Chinese ...

Chinese platforms remove viral AI videos pairing Monkey King and Lin Daiyu
British Council apologizes, adds free IELTS sessions for Chinese candidates affected by test cancellations

British Council apologizes, adds free IELTS sessions for Chinese candidates affected by test cancellations
Chinese platforms remove viral AI videos pairing Monkey King and Lin Daiyu

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В ЕС обсуждают возможность запрета туристических поездок россиян
И ограничения для российских дипломатов

Удар по оптовому складу в Луцке: есть погибшие
Российские удары по западу Украине стали более частыми

Зеленский прибыл в Британию. Лондон объявил о новом пакете помощи
Визит проходит на фоне обострения отношений с США

В Гамбурге начался процесс по делу о подрыве "Северных потоков"
Судят гражданина Украины

Верховный суд признал баталхаджинцев террористической организацией
Их обвинили в причастности к убийству российского генерала Игоря Кириллова и терактам

Главреда "Медиазоны" Сергея Смирнова заочно приговорили к году колонии
По делу о нарушении законодательства об "иноагентах"

Власти Турции взяли под контроль еще один оппозиционный телеканал
Halk TV передан под внешнее управление

Настоящее Время установило разработчика системы слежки в "Бутырке"
Искусственный интеллект помогает следить за поведением заключённых

Украинский Третий армейский корпус сообщил о новых успехах под Лиманом
Утверждается, что освобождено более 100 кв. км

Журналист Леонид Рагозин подтвердил, что его выдворяют из Латвии
Он жил в стране с 2014 года

Суд в США обязал Белый дом пускать журналистов CNN, MS NOW и Politico
Решение будет действовать до конца рассмотрения иска

В Украине сообщили об ограничении скорости Starlink для военных
В SpaceX пока это не комментировали

Дроны атаковали дата-центр Сбербанка и металлургический завод в Балакове
Всего за ночь Россию атаковали более 900 украинских беспилотников

Удар по Киеву: погибли три человека, часть города осталась без света
По последним данным, пострадали 22 человека

У папы римского диагностирован рак лёгкого. Он перенёс операцию
Процедура, как отмечается, прошла успешно

Историка Дмитриева вернули в колонию без установленного диагноза
Об этом сообщил проект "За права человека"

Против сотрудников штаба Надеждина возбудили уголовное дело
Об этом сообщил проект "Слово защите"

Двум жителям Кузбасса назначили сроки по делу о диверсии на ж/д
Оба на момент событий были несовершеннолетними

Трамп подтвердил, что США всё еще делятся с Киевом разведданными
Сомнения возникли после удара по Киеву баллистическими ракетами

В России заподозрили в шпионаже журналиста из Японии. Он арестован
Журналиста задержали на Сахалине и доставили в Москву

Africanews

WHO alarmed that many Ebola deaths in DR Congo occur in communities
The number of confirmed cases has surged past 9,000 with more than 4,300 deaths, with many not detected while the patients are still alive.

Rival communities clashes in South Sudan's Lakes state leaves scores dead
Deadly clashes have erupted in South Sudan, leaving scores dead and hospitals overwhelmed with wounded victims. The violence broke out Friday in the Rumbek area of Lakes State, as rival community groups battled.

Germany: Supporters rally in Hamburg as trial opens over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Supporters waving Ukrainian flags gathered outside a court in Hamburg on Wednesday, 14 October, in solidarity with a former Ukrainian army officer accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea.

Pix of the Day, 14 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 14 October, 2026 - Across the world

Mali hosts more than 322,000 refugees and asylum seekers
Mali is facing mounting humanitarian pressure, with hundreds of thousands of people seeking safety inside its borders. As of September 30, 2026, the country was hosting 322,584 refugees and asylum seekers, alongside 414,524 internally displaced people.

Centre showcasing black and African culture opens in London
In addition to film screenings, the venue will host masterclasses, industry panels, and live performances by established and emerging talent.

'Act of ingratitude': Niger condemns expulsion of security agents from France
Niger on Tuesday condemned the expulsion of two of its security agents from France, calling it a “serious and unacceptable act of ingratitude.”

Somalia faces growing hunger fears as El Niño strengthens
The country is consistently ranked by international organisations as being among the top regions at risk during El Niño cycles.

Somalia’s children face deadly malnutrition crisis as aid dwindles
Almost 2 million Somali children between the ages of 6 months and almost 5 will be suffering from acute malnutrition by June, analysts predict. Many are internally displaced people who lack access to basic services.

Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates
Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.

Navi Pillay calls for action, not words, to defend international justice
South African jurist, Navi Pillay, was honoured for her lifelong commitment to human rights, justice, and accountability.

Mauritius imposes curfew after police shooting sparks violent protests
Residents of Mauritius were under curfew on Tuesday night in response to rare violent protests after a police officer shot and seriously injured a woman.

Storm chaos in Santiago as hail, floods and power cuts slam Chile’s capital
Heavy rain, hail and thunderstorms flooded Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday, 13 October, disrupting transport and leaving over 36,000 electricity customers without power. Chile’s disaster agency, Senapred, declared a red alert across the Metropolitan Region.

Ukraine: Russian missiles hit Kyiv homes and power plant, killing 3 and injuring 22
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least three people, injured 22 and damaged homes and power plants, leaving over 600,000 without electricity.

Kenyans in border town 'afraid' of Ebola risk after first death
In the Kenyan border town of Busia, authorities are stepping up screening for people entering the country from Uganda. Earlier this month, Kenya reported its first ever death from Ebola. The victim had just returned from DR Congo via Uganda and that’s making people nervous.

Egypt to build a rail link as an alternative to the blocked Suez Canal
Dubbed the "Suez Canal on Rails", the line connects Red Sea ports directly to Mediterranean export terminals. Once fully operational, it is expected to carry up to 13 million tonnes of freight each year, allowing cargo to be transferred across Egypt by rail and helping bypass maritime bottlenecks.

Flooded streets, damage in Libya as heavy rains paralyse capital
Heavy rains flooded the streets of Libyan capital Tripoli on Tuesday, submerging vehicles and killing a bank employee, according to his employer.

DRC Ebola outbreak passes 9,000 cases, including more than 4,000 deaths
The worst Ebola outbreak ever in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed the 9,000-case mark, with the number of deaths exceeding 4,000 since early October, health authorities said Tuesday.

Pope Leo XIV has cancerous tumour removed from right lung
Pope Leo XVI had a cancerous tumor removed from his right lung on Tuesday, the Vatican has confirmed. The operation at Rome’s Gemelli hospital was successful and without complication, the Vatican said.

Spain seeks ‘good neighbourly relations’ with Morocco as migration crisis shadows royal visit
Spain’s King Felipe VI has called for “good neighbourly relations” with Morocco during a landmark visit to Ceuta, as tensions over migration continue to test relations between the two neighbours and highlight the human cost of Europe’s borders

Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in Rwanda
Formula One on Tuesday announced its upcoming return to Africa with a Grand Prix in Rwanda expected in the early 2030s, a first since 1993.

Environmentalists protest at African Energy Week in Cape Town
Climate activists on Tuesday picketed outside the African Energy Week conference, in the South African city of Cape Town, calling for an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent.

Africa records world's fastest gains in disaster resilience - new study
Africa has recorded the world's fastest improvements in disaster resilience, a new major global study has revealed.

Severe environmental incident declared in Niger after oil blowout
Niger authorities said Monday that a huge blowout of oil and gas in the country's eastern desert last month has caused an environmental incident of "exceptional severity".

Ceuta crowds affirm Spanish identity during royal visit
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia received a rapturous welcome in Ceuta on Tuesday, 13 October, as they began their first visit to the Spanish North African territory since 2007.

Mauritius, Seychelles among most capitalist nations in Africa according to new index
Mauritius, Seychelles and Botswana are the most capitalist countries in Africa, according to the Global Capitalism Index, a new ranking published by researchers affiliated with the University of Virginia.

Kazakhstan’s first Open Asian Falconry Cup showcases ancient hunting heritage
Kazakhstan hosted its first Open Asian Falconry Cup on 9 and 10 October in Bozanbay, a village in the country's east, bringing together 176 falconers from 10 countries.

Morocco's PAM party forms governing coalition with three other parties
Moroccan Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, the leader of the Authenticity and Modernity Party, announced on Monday the formation of a coalition with the Istiqlal Party, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces and the Party of Progress and Socialism.

Pix of the Day, 13 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 13 October, 2026 - Across the world

African debt crisis deepens ahead of IMF economic outlook report
As the International Monetary Fund prepares to release its flagship World Economic Outlook in Bangkok on Tuesday, the headline message is one of stability. But behind the forecasts, a fierce debate is unfolding over Africa’s debt burden, austerity measures and the rising cost for ordinary citizens.

Sudan army chief al-Burhan orders probe into airstrike that killed 72
Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Monday ordered a probe into an airstrike that killed 72 people near the Egyptian border. Rights group Emergency Lawyers accused Egypt of carrying out the strike.

Foot-and-mouth disease spreads to Namibia’s Zambezi Region
Namibia's foot-and-mouth outbreak has spread to a second region, the country's Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed. First detected in the southern Kharas region, the disease has now been found in Zambezi.

Russia pounds Kharkiv and Lviv region with missiles and drones, killing three civilians
At least three people were killed and 37 injured in Kharkiv as Russia launched repeated aerial attacks on the north-eastern Ukrainian city on Monday and overnight. Strikes also caused damage near Lviv, in western Ukraine.

Life returns to Mekelle after Ethiopian forces retake Tigray capital
Residents of Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, say life is returning to normal after federal forces retook control of the city, which has been seized by Tigray rebels.

Ethiopian Airlines flight denied landing in Israel over Indonesian pilot
An Ethiopian Airlines flight bound for Tel Aviv was forced to turn around mid-air because one of its pilots was Indonesian, Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 reported on Monday.

Pakistan: Passenger train derailment kills at least five, injures more than 30
At least five people were killed and more than 30 injured when the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan, Pakistan, early on Tuesday, 13 October. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the accident.

Somali-born Sagal Abdi-Wali sworn in as London's newest MP
Somali-born Sagal Abdi-Wali has been sworn in as MP for Holborn and St Pancras in the British House of Commons. Abdi-Wali won last week's by-election for the central London constituency with 45 percent of the vote, beating Green Party leader Zack Polanski who secured about 33 percent.

Ceuta awaits King Felipe after summer migration crisis
Ceuta braces for a symbolic royal visit by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia after a mass migration crisis strained the enclave’s social cohesion.

Belgium: 9 minors arrested as clashes erupt near Brussels-Midi
Clashes near Brussels-Midi station leave around ten arrested, including nine minors, as student and anti-austerity protests continue in Belgium.

Former DRC president Kabila to lead new group replacing AFC/M23
Congo's former president, Joseph Kabila, is taking the helm of a new political-military platform: the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, or FRN. Announced on Monday in Goma, eastern DRC, the coalition brings together key figures from the AFC/M23 anti-government forces.

Dangote's Nigerian oil refinery extends IPO by 2 weeks
Aliko Dangote's Nigerian oil refinery is extending the deadline for its initial public offering in order to broaden participation, its owner said Monday. The IPO, set to be Africa's largest capital market operation, was due to close on Tuesday but it will now be extended for two weeks.

France’s far right leader visits Ceuta amid migration debate
France’s far-right leader Jordan Bardella begins a two-day visit to Spain with a stop in Ceuta, where a mass migrant influx reignited debate over immigration.

South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid corruption probe
South Africa’s suspended deputy police chief, Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned amid corruption allegations and charges involving alleged sexual offenses.

Spain: National Day highlights territorial unity from Barcelona to Ceuta
Spain's National Day on Monday, 12 October, was marked by demonstrations in Barcelona in support of Spanish unity, while far-right leader Santiago Abascal visited Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the North African coast.

Ethiopia: Adwa recaptured amid tensions with Eritrea [Africanews Today]
In northern Ethiopia, federal forces have retaken the town of Adwa, near the Eritrean border, without a fight following the withdrawal of TPLF rebels. The advance comes amid rising tensions with Eritrea, as commercial flights resume between Addis Ababa and Mekelle

Human Rights Watch warns of LGBTQ+ crackdown in Senegal as arrests rise
In a report released Monday, Human Rights Watch warned that the government’s crackdown is fueling stigma, driving people into hiding, and discouraging access to HIV testing and treatment.

Controversial US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial to move forward in Guinea-Bissau
A controversial US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborns was given approval to move forward in Guinea-Bissau last week, despite ethical concerns, according to the Guardian.

Spain clears last major migrant camp in Ceuta ahead of royal visit
Spanish police, backed by soldiers, have cleared the last major migrant encampment in Ceuta, just two days before King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are due to visit the North African territory.

Kenya says no new Ebola cases since first-ever death
Kenyan authorities on Sunday said the country has recorded no new cases of Ebola since a positive patient died on October 5. Tests were conducted on 293 samples, but none came back positive.

Paris’s oldest covered food market gutted by major overnight fire
Fire tore through Paris’s oldest covered food market in the Marais, leaving traders devastated. An investigation is under way and the market may stay shut for months.