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How the deadly shooting in Krakow unfolded
Video authenticated by BBC Verify shows the moment gunshots rang out in Krakow's main market square.

Veterans shouldn't sleep rough this Christmas, Burnham says
Downing Street says the prime minister will personally write to councils on Armistice Day to urge them to draw up plans.

Two seriously hurt in 30-vehicle crash on the M20 in Kent
The crash happened in fog on Saturday evening on the London-bound carriageway near Maidstone, Kent.

Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretary: 'Dana, please take the job!'
It was unclear how genuine the president's offer was, although White later said he would travel to Washington for them to meet.

My parents chose to die together and I was left to grieve alone
Els and Jan sought medical intervention to end their lives after 50 happy years of marriage, leaving behind their only child.

The Trump coalition is shattered - what will Republicans do now?
Republicans can stick with Trumpism or chart a new path, writes BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush.

Labubu hype seemed unstoppable, now the fluffy monster mania is fading
Parent company Pop Mart's revenue has fallen as appetite for the quirky collectible monsters wanes.

Ambika Mod joins Black Doves: 'I've been very lucky to play complex, meaty roles'
The actress joins the cast of Black Doves for the second season of Netflix's spy thriller.

Can the Zelda remake capture the magic of the original?
Nintendo has released its remake of what is considered one of the best games ever made - the BBC's Tom Gerken gives his verdict.

'Soap operas on steroids': Microdramas are going mainstream
The snappy, high-octane episodes - viewed on your phone - are huge in China and on the up in the UK.

Germans wrestle with what to do with Hitler's destroyed Eagle's Nest retreat
While some believe the site should be partially or completely rebuilt, others want it abandoned and all memory of its Nazi past forgotten.

Israel's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government
Neither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of his rival secured a majority in last week's election.

The Papers: 'Briton dies in Krakow shootings' and 'Royals honour the fallen'
The Royal Family are pictured attending the Festival of Remembrance on a number of Sunday's front pages.

There's finally a treatment for my five-year-old's dementia - but it'll cost me £3m
The dementia treatment for children is available in the US, with funding for UK children unclear.

Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years
The national mood is low, and faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the major parties at the polls.

'We have our own fair playing field': 1Xtra launches first ever UK rap chart
The top 20 best selling UK rap tracks will be celebrated each week on Radio 1Xtra with DJ Kenny Allstar.

Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it
There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit.

Town crier crowned one of the world's loudest women
Brenda Willison breaks two Guinness World Records for the volume of her voice.

Turtle returns to sea after 22 years recovering in Irish aquarium
After two decades in the care of Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium the turtle rescued in 2004 is finally well enough to return to the wild.

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Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant star in a 1995 adaptation
Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are thrown into sudden hardship on the death of their father.

I haven't thrown anyone under the bus - Khawaja
Usman Khawaja says he has "not thrown anyone under the bus" with revelations about the sandpaper scandal that engulfed the Australia team in 2018.

'I can't believe he is one of us' - inside Salah's life in Trabzon
BBC Sport travels to Turkey to watch Mohamed Salah play for Trabzonspor and discover how the 'Egyptian King' is settling into life by the Black Sea.

The oldest club in London making FA Cup history
Cray Wanderers host Stockport County in the FA Cup first round, with 112 league places separating the two sides.

Australia reach World Cup final after Fiji scare
Australia have reached their fifth successive Women's Rugby League World Cup final as they seek a fourth consecutive title - but they were made to work harder than anyone expected.

'The worst conditions in my 35-year career' - commentating in the FA Cup fog
BBC Sport commentator Steve Bower gives an insight into trying to commentate when thick fog engulfs a stadium and you can barely see the action.

Maresca's dream start turns into nightmare as title hopes hit
Enzo Maresca left the City Ground with chants of "can we play you every week?" ringing in his ears, as Manchester City's dream start turns into a nightmare.

Al Jazeera

Tennis world number one Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals due to virus
Rybakina pulled out on the eve of the Indian Wells tournament, with Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk replacing the top seed.

Democrats’ congressional win could strengthen Ukraine’s hand against Russia
Ukraine hopes for more US support but faces uncertainty over Trump’s peace efforts and continued military aid.

Floods in Gaza leave tens of thousands without shelter
Civil Defence reports over 1,500 emergency calls as thousands of tents and shelters destroyed after heavy rains.

Former Palestinian detainees at mercy of Israel amid perpetual detention
Former Palestinian detainees in the West Bank are being repeatedly detained by Israeli forces, affecting their families.

Rent-a-grandchild: Businesses offering companions to elderly grow in India
A small but growing number of firms selling what families once took for granted: someone to take care of the seniors.

Khawaja denies throwing ‘anyone under the bus’ over Sandpapergate scandal
Australian cricketer defends waiting so long to place blame, denying it was a marketing ploy to sell his book.

‘Don’t bring your camera’: Filmmakers face extortion in Lagos
Filmmakers and journalists say threats on Lagos streets is making it harder to tell the city’s stories.

The anti-Netanyahu: Can Gadi Eisenkot give the world a different Israel?
Unpolished and understated, Eisenkot offers a stark contrast to Netanyahu but risks continuing his legacy

Hossam Hassan sacked as Egypt head coach over ex-wife scandal
A series of controversies surrounding Hassan's marital life left a 'negative impact' on the team, Egyptian FA says.

US military attacks cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman
The US military says it has fired on and disabled a St. Kitts-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.

Mapping how France’s protest wave spread across Europe
More than 1,700 cost-of-living demonstrations have hit 31 European countries since mid-September, led by France.

As AI data centres guzzle energy, can we harness their wasted heat?
The rapid development of AI is draining our resources, but engineers have found a way to use heat lost to the air.

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh, Eastern province
The interceptions come as the Houthis report 33 people killed in a coalition air attack on a village near Sanaa.

Photos: Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza
Heavy rain floods tents housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza as Israeli restrictions on aid hamper response.

Is unconditional support for Israel becoming a liability for Republicans?
JD Vance’s response to the midterm defeat suggests a once-untouchable Republican consensus may be starting to crack.

There is reason to hope that the Democrats might deliver this time
With a decisive rejection of Trumpism, US voters have given Democrats one more chance — they better not blow it.

Haitians cheer El Salvador’s Bukele amid gang war
Some Haitians have cheered on El Salvadorian troops deployed to fight gangs in the Haitian capital.

Plane clips truck during emergency landing on busy Florida road
A small plane has made an emergency landing on a busy Florida road, much to the shock of drivers.

Drone attack on Colombian army base kills three soldiers and wounds 16
Colombian President de la Espriella says those behind the attack in Santa Rosa del Sur will have ‘nowhere to hide’.

Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 people
The magnitude 5.7 quake hit Shizuoka prefecture, and authorities warn of possible strong aftershocks in coming days.

Trump asks UFC chief Dana White to be White House press secretary
Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO says he will meet with the US president on Monday to discuss the offer.

Egypt sacks winning football coach after wives’ scandal
The Egyptian Football Association has sacked national team coach Hossam Hassan, cutting short a promising tenure.

US launches task force to disrupt Iran’s land-based supply routes
The operation is to prevent Iran from using ground routes to transport weapons and other materials, US says.

Canary Islands’ El Hierro declares emergency amid migrant, refugee influx
El Hierro asks Spanish government for help after more than 3,300 people arrived on boats since start of November.

Polish PM calls deadly Krakow shooting an act of ‘terrorism’
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk describes a deadly shooting in Krakow that killed six people as an act of ‘terrorism’.

Global Times

PLA Navy's first female shipborne pilots pass graduation assessment, to join aircraft carrier fleet
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's first batch of female shipborne pilot trainees have all passed their graduation assessments ...

China calls on Austria to provide fair environment for Chinese companies at 1st meeting of bilateral business council
China called on Austria to provide Chinese enterprises investing and operating in the country with a fair, open and non-discriminatory ...

China to issue first yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Canada as bilateral ties warm
China is set to issue its first yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Canada next week, marking another step in expanding the ...

China completes world's 1st 1,000-km bidirectional transmission test with hollow-core fiber
China has completed the world's first bidirectional real-time transmission verification over a 1,000-kilometer-long hollow-core fiber link, marking a new breakthrough ...

After US Democrats' midterm win, Taiwan authorities scramble for cracks in new Congress' door: Global Times editorial

One year on, Takaichi's erroneous remark remains uncorrected, and Japan's fangs are growing back
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China 'isn't buying' Nvidia chips. Why are some Americans so rattled?
Global Times

From Yiwu to Africa: How China's market opening is creating new opportunities
At the bustling Yiwu International Trade Market in East China's Zhejiang Province, visitors from African countries including Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Rwanda moved from stall to stall, peppering merchants with questions about how their products were made, how much they cost to produce, how profitable they were and ...

MSS warns of national security risks, citing lessons from massive data leaks at Japanese firms
AI helps track tigers, gibbons and elephants to turn sightings into protection in China

AI helps track tigers, gibbons and elephants to turn sightings into protection in China
MSS warns of national security risks, citing lessons from massive data leaks at Japanese firms

China opposes joint statement criticizing HKSAR court's Wong Chi-fung sentencing decision: Chinese embassies in Canada, France and Netherlands
China strongly opposed a joint statement issued by Canada and several other countries criticizing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) court's sentencing decision in the Wong Chi-fung case, accusing ... China expresses strong opposition to Dutch report alleging Chinese cyberattacks: embassy spokesperson China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent report released by the Dutch cybersecurity authorities that made groundless accusations against China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy ... Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ...

China expresses strong opposition to Dutch report alleging Chinese cyberattacks: embassy spokesperson
China opposes joint statement criticizing HKSAR court's Wong Chi-fung sentencing decision: Chinese embassies in Canada, France and Netherlands China strongly opposed a joint statement issued by Canada and several other countries criticizing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) court's sentencing decision in the Wong Chi-fung case, accusing ... China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent report released by the Dutch cybersecurity authorities that made groundless accusations against China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy ... Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ...

Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole
China opposes joint statement criticizing HKSAR court's Wong Chi-fung sentencing decision: Chinese embassies in Canada, France and Netherlands China strongly opposed a joint statement issued by Canada and several other countries criticizing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) court's sentencing decision in the Wong Chi-fung case, accusing ... China expresses strong opposition to Dutch report alleging Chinese cyberattacks: embassy spokesperson China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent report released by the Dutch cybersecurity authorities that made groundless accusations against China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy ... A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ...

China-developed S4000 airborne wind power system takes flight
Hainan's new offshore duty-free policy logs 5 bln USD sales in first year

Hainan's new offshore duty-free policy logs 5 bln USD sales in first year
China-developed S4000 airborne wind power system takes flight

China's CERES-2 rocket returns to flight, placing four satellites into orbit
Chinese commercial space company Galactic Energy successfully launched its CERES-2 carrier rocket on Saturday, placing four satellites into orbit as China's commercial space sector expands its launch capabilities to serve a growing range of satellite applications, according to materials the company provided to the Global Times.

Record 40 US agricultural firms display at CIIE as Chinese expert urges Washington to deliver on tariff cuts for two-way trade
A record number of than 40 US food and agricultural trade associations and companies attended the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, showcasing a wide range of ... Norway targets $3 billion in seafood exports to China by 2035, showing 'strong' confidence in Chinese market Norway on Friday unveiled a new target to increase its seafood exports to China to 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) by 2035 at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) ... World's highest-altitude grid-connected solar thermal power station begins operation in China's Xizang China's highest-altitude Xizang Autonomous Region saw the first generating unit of a solar power demonstration project connected to the national grid on Friday, marking the start of operations at the ...

Norway targets $3 billion in seafood exports to China by 2035, showing 'strong' confidence in Chinese market
Record 40 US agricultural firms display at CIIE as Chinese expert urges Washington to deliver on tariff cuts for two-way trade A record number of than 40 US food and agricultural trade associations and companies attended the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, showcasing a wide range of ... Norway on Friday unveiled a new target to increase its seafood exports to China to 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) by 2035 at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) ... World's highest-altitude grid-connected solar thermal power station begins operation in China's Xizang China's highest-altitude Xizang Autonomous Region saw the first generating unit of a solar power demonstration project connected to the national grid on Friday, marking the start of operations at the ...

World's highest-altitude grid-connected solar thermal power station begins operation in China's Xizang
Record 40 US agricultural firms display at CIIE as Chinese expert urges Washington to deliver on tariff cuts for two-way trade A record number of than 40 US food and agricultural trade associations and companies attended the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, showcasing a wide range of ... Norway targets $3 billion in seafood exports to China by 2035, showing 'strong' confidence in Chinese market Norway on Friday unveiled a new target to increase its seafood exports to China to 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) by 2035 at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) ... China's highest-altitude Xizang Autonomous Region saw the first generating unit of a solar power demonstration project connected to the national grid on Friday, marking the start of operations at the ...

China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome
Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...

Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou
China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...

Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program
China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...

Scholar Gao Guohui finds faith in historical books
For scholar Gao Guohui, reading historical books of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the Long March has become than a personal pursuit. It is a way to understand the convictions of an earlier generation, preserve the memories of ordinary people and ...

China's young people embrace self-healthcare and self-discipline
Chinese word 'duanju' enters English lexicon

Chinese word 'duanju' enters English lexicon
China's young people embrace self-healthcare and self-discipline

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В Японии произошло землетрясение. Пострадали более 20 человек
Землетрясение магнитудой 5,7 затронуло центральную часть Японии

На Запорожской АЭС произошел 16-й блэкаут с начала года
Станция осталась без внешнего питания

Более 600 тысяч жителей Днепропетровской области остались без света
За ночь Украину атаковали 164 дрона и три ракеты

Стрельба в Кракове: 6 убитых, 15 раненых. Стали известны подробности
Стрелял 25-летний гражданин Польши, он ранен и задержан

Трамп предложил главе UFC Дейне Уайту пост пресс-секретаря Белого Дома
И попросил привлечь в свою команду ведущих борцов

Президент Израиля поручил Гади Айзенкоту сформировать правительство
Если он не сможет сделать это за 42 дня, мандат перейдёт к Нетаньяху

Более 100 человек задержаны полицией у метро "Китай-город" в Москве
Причины задержаний неизвестны

В Латвии протестуют против транзита российского зерна
На митинге выступил премьер-министр Латвии Андрис Кулбергс

В центре Кракова стрельба, не менее шести погибших, есть раненые
Их число уточняется

"450100 убитых на войне". Взлом Росстата хакерами Silent Crow и "Киберпартизан"
Хакеры утверждают получили базы данных о причинах смерти граждан до августа 2026 года.

РКН потребовал заблокировать "Дождь" на YouTube, в TikTok и Telegram
В связи с неисполнением телеканалом законодательства об "иноагентах"

Воронка у жилого дома, разрушен детский сад. Удар РФ по Киеву
Репортаж Украинской службы Радио Свобода

Путин передал еще три актива JTI во временное управление
Ранее МИД Японии выразил протест в связи с передачей активов JTI

Умерла актриса Лидия Федосеева-Шукшина
Ей было 88 лет

В Ростове-на-Дону горит склад масел и полимеров
Обновление: полностью пожар потушили лишь после полудня 8 ноября, сообщило издание 161.ru со ссылкой на МЧС Ростовской области. О пожаре на складе, расположенном по адресу: ул. Туполева, 16а, сообщило региональное МЧС. Огонь охватил 8 тыс. кв. м. Чуть более чем через два часа после начала пожара возгорание удалось локализовать, о пострадавших не сообщается. По данным МВД, пожар начался в 4 часа утра. Ему присвоили четвертый ранг, на борьбу с огнем направили 116 спасателей и 46 единиц...

Число погибших в результате удара по Камышевахе выросло до 55
Поисково-спасательные работы продолжаются шестые сутки

После атаки БПЛА горит НПЗ в Саратове, "Протон" в Орле
В Орле загорелось предприятие "Протон-Электротекс"

Россия атаковала Северный мост в Киеве. Чернигов обесточен
По последним данным, в Киеве пострадали пять человек

Трамп назначил Стивена Миллера главой аппарата Белого дома
Он один из главных противников иммиграции в США

Ученые из США выступили в защиту математика Азата Мифтахова
Во Франции в Сен-Дени 7 ноября пройдет вечер солидарности с политзаключенным

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Egypt reopens embassy in Libya as it seeks to rebuild energy ties with Tripoli
Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty was in Tripoli on Saturday to reopen his country’s embassy. The mission has been closed since 2012, when chaos swept Libya following the ouster of long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Gambia's opposition leader Bensouda files for presidential election despite abuse allegations
Supporters of Gambia’s UNITE-led coalition celebrated on Friday as their party leader Talib Ahmed Bensouda filed his candidacy papers for next month’s presidential election. The move comes despite a government report last week accusing the popular former mayor of financial improprieties.

Poland: Footage shows people taking cover as a gunman opens fire in Krakow
Footage shows people fleeing as cars speed away during a deadly shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square, which left six people dead and about 15 injured.

Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructure
Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network.

Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza
Tens of thousands of displaced families in the Gaza Strip spent a sleepless night on Saturday, as heavy rain flooded their fragile tents, and soaked their mattresses and belongings.

Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape' after cancer treatment
Pope Leo XIV declared he was in "fairly good shape" after his cancer treatment, as he kicked off a three-nation South America tour on Friday.

Coalition battles ahead in key South African cities as vote counting wraps up
Partial results for South Africa's local elections point to coalition battles in several major metros, including Johannesburg, Tshwane and eThekwini.

Paraguay VP Alliana sworn is as president after predecessor impeached
Former Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president Friday to serve out the term of his predecessor, Santiago Peña, who was impeached earlier the same day for misconduct in office.

Tanzanian opposition celebrates 'victorious' day after leader avoids death penalty
Tanzania's main opposition Chadema party celebrated a "victorious day" on Friday, after a court found their leader Tundu Lissu not guilty of treason.

Political chaos in Somalia after court ruling against president's term extension
Somalia's political crisis is deepening, with the opposition accusing the president of sending troops to arrest the Supreme Court's chief justice after the tribunal declared an extension of his term "unlawful".

Morocco marks anniversary of Western Sahara occupation as UN mission ends
The anniversary comes as the decades-old territorial conflict enters a new diplomatic phase, with a U.N. peacekeeping mission winding down after 35 years. Western Sahara is Africa’s longest-running territorial conflict

Kenya: Sentencing of cult leader Mackenzie draws mixed reactions
Some called the prison term of 200 years for Paul Mackenzie fair, while others said it did not go far enough

Switzerland: Giant banner targets Big Tech outside data centre site
Greenpeace activists unfurled a giant 26-by-26-metre banner outside a data centre construction site in Beringen, northeastern Switzerland, on Friday 6 November, protesting against the growing environmental impact of major technology companies.

UN says struggling to help millions fleeing Sudan war find shelter
The United Nations on Friday said about 15.4 million people who have fled conflict in Sudan need emergency shelter and essential household items, but humanitarian organisations are facing funding shortages.

Dakar 2026: China tops medal count as South Africa, Egypt win gold
Egypt ranked fourth with four gold and five medals in total. South Africa has so far scored one gold, three silver and one bronze

Spain: Vintage cars hit the streets of Almería for annual rally
Around 40 vintage and classic cars have taken to the streets of Almería for the 36th edition of an annual rally. From a rare 1905 Vermorel to a DeLorean, the event celebrates more than a century of motoring history.

China and Gabon boost ties during Oligui Nguema's state visit to Beijing
A boost for China-Gabon relations on Friday as President Xi Jinping welcomed his Gabonese counterpart to Beijing at the start of a state visit.

UNICEF: Children at risk of disease and violence from rise in attacks on water systems
Children around the world are at greater risk from disease, malnutrition and violence due to a sharp rise in attacks on water and sanitation systems. Now UNICEF is calling on conflict parties, governments and humanitarian actors to treat those systems as life-saving civilian infrastructure.

Museum focused on Jewish Moroccan heritage opens in Fez
A museum dedicated to Moroccan Jewish culture has officially opened its doors to the public in Fez, a city which was a center of culture, learning and spirituality since the ninth century

First results show South Africa's ANC headed to all-time election low with 32%
Partial results for South Africa's local elections were released on Friday, and showed the ruling African National Congress was headed for its worst-ever election performance with 32% of the votes after 80% had been counted.

Kenyan doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for murder of 191
The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murder of 190 children and one adult. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie and 28 accomplices were convicted last month of inciting his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.

Netherlands: Protesters storm Amsterdam data centre construction site
Protesters broke into a data centre construction site intended for Microsoft in Amsterdam, on 6 November, climbing cranes and unfurling banners denouncing artificial intelligence and the company's alleged involvement in the war in Gaza.

Pix of the Day, 6th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 6th November, 2026 - Across the world

Tanzania opposition leader jailed for four years after treason acquittal
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday for inciting unrest, avoiding the heavier charge of treason that carries the death penalty

UK: Thousands gather as London switches on its Christmas lights
Thousands of people gathered on London's Regent Street on Thursday 5 November as the famous shopping destination welcomed the Christmas season with a spectacular lights switch-on and fireworks display.

Garbage piles up in Guinea's capital after dump closure
Garbage is piling up everywhere in Conakry since the closure of the Guinean capital's largest landfill, following a deadly trash landslide in August. The illegal dumping poses a threat to health.

Guinea-Bissau cancels controversial US-Funded hepatitis B vaccine trial
After weeks of back and forth, Guinea Bissau has cancelled a proposed vaccine trial on newborn babies over mounting criticism that it was unethical and exploitative.

Trump denounces 'crooked' US midterms after Republican debacle
US President Donald Trump on Thursday denounced "crooked" elections after the Democrats' victory in this week's midterms.

Japan: Commuters flock to see two goats grazing at Tokyo station
Two white goats have become unlikely celebrities in central Tokyo after being recruited to clear overgrown vegetation near Yotsuya railway station. Their eco-friendly gardening duties are attracting crowds of delighted onlookers.

Arab parties back Eisenkot as Israel faces coalition deadlock
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government, after the opposition's Gadi Eisenkot secured a commanding number of recommendations to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Russia, Ukraine escalate mutual strikes in Black Sea ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
Russia’s defense ministry on Thursday claimed its forces struck a cargo ship carrying military supplies in the Black Sea just south of Odesa. This follows months of continuous attacks by Ukraine on vessels entering and leaving Russian ports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu awaits verdict in treason trial
After 19 months in detention, Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu will know his fate on Friday in a treason trial that has drawn international criticism and carries a potential death penalty.

Transition to renewable energy key issue at COP 31 talks
UN climate negotiations beginning in Turkey next week will follow marked by a environmental disasters including heatwaves across Europe and catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A key issue at this year’s talks is the implementation of pledges to phase out fossil fuels.

Kenyan cult leader faces death sentence over child murders
Last month, he was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult between January 2021 and September 2023, alongside 28 co-accused. His lawyer said he would appeal.

Paraguay: Thousands protest banking scandal as president faces impeachment
Thousands of Paraguayans have taken to the streets over a banking scandal that has left nearly half the population without access to their savings. Protesters are demanding President Santiago Peña face impeachment despite his offer to resign.

Atiku’s candidacy in doubt after Nigerian court ruling
A Nigerian court Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), just two months before the country's elections.

Refugee team competes at Senegal’s first Youth Olympics
Refugee athletes from camps in Kenya and Uganda are competing at the Youth Olympics in Senegal, marking the first time a refugee team has taken part in the event.

West Bank: Palestinians harvest olives under Israeli military restrictions
Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank have been allowed limited access to their olive groves under Israeli military restrictions. Many found damaged trees, while soldiers fired tear gas near the harvest.

Egypt army says hundreds of illegal gold miners arrested
At least 72 gold miners were killed, last October, by airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border. A rights organisation accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out the attack

Spain: Zelensky urges Latin America to help repair Ukraine's power grid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.

'Fighting won't stop': Ethiopia clashes drive thousands into Kenya
Deadly clashes between armed forces in southern Ethiopia have driven tens of thousands into neighbouring Kenya with no idea when they can safely return home

Moonshot 2026: Experts call for urgent reforms to unlock intra-African trade {Business Africa}
Experts at Moonshot 2026 in Lagos call for harmonised regulations and seamless digital payments to boost intra-African trade and as Silicon Valley pulls back, home-grown startups are stepping up to shape the continent's digital future.

Guinea expels Burkinabé gold miners, draws Ougadougou's fury
More than 8,000 Burkinabé gold miners were forcibly expelled from Guinea-Conakry after authorities there imposed a ban on artisanal and illegal gold mining in several areas of the country's northeast

Greece: Students march in Athens demanding more education funding
Thousands of pupils, students and teachers marched through central Athens on Thursday in a nationwide push for better-funded schools, joining a protest wave that has spread from France across southern Europe.

Nigerian court nullifies Atiku Abubakar's presidential candidacy
A Nigerian court on Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress, with just two months to go before the country's elections.

Commonwealth leaders welcome UK dialogue on harms of transatlantic slave trade
Commonwealth leaders welcome Britain's agreement to engage in "time-bound inclusive and good-faith dialogue" over the "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, during the closing press briefing of Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM).

Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement from Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday announced his retirement from international football, ending a more than two-decade career with Portugal's national team.

Experts gather in Namibia for nuclear test verification exercise
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits all nuclear weapons test explosions. Although it is yet to enter into force, a global norm against nuclear testing is emerging

Extension of Mohamud's presidential term unlawful, Somalia's Supreme Court rules
Somalia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the extension of the president's term by one year, which sparked violent clashes with the opposition, was “unlawful".

A theatre festival in Morocco's capital celebrates six women directors
Six women theatre directors showcased their art and vision in the Jassad international festival in Rabat from October 27 to 30.