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Watch: Presenter battles strong winds as storm hits Newquay
BBC lead weather presenter Simon King is in Newquay as the "full force" of the storm arrives.

Detective raped by colleague says Met handling of case 'like being raped again'
Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women.

Watch: Met chief Rowley not fit for job, says detective raped by colleague
Det Con Linda Williams, a victim of serial abuser David Carrick, says she has no faith in the system.

Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shooting
The attack comes at a time of heightened tensions in the West Bank and four days before Israel's general election.

Ukraine says Starlink still restricted after Trump says limits lifted
Issues remain with the network used by the Ukrainian military, sources say, after repeated denials of a deliberate slowdown.

Raye wins the Mercury Prize with This Music May Contain Hope
The pop star beat artists like Paul McCartney, Suede and Jade Thirlwall to lift the £25,000 prize.

Personalised skin cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial
The scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.

Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds
The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.

Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show
The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.

Big firms buying up care homes risk to national care plan, regulator says
Concerns raised as big private firms buy up care homes and home help fragmenting in England.

Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns public
The defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains.

I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs
Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.

Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power - in Texas, the tide may be turning
Recent polls suggest the president is facing challenging headwinds in the state ahead of the midterms.

Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow
Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.

Have Manchester United become the unmanageable club?
The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty.

Weekly quiz: How long did Katie Zacharia last as White House press secretary?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok
Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.

Call of Duty hit a low point last year - can Modern Warfare 4 win fans back?
Modern Warfare 4 faces an uphill battle after last year's Call of Duty missed the mark with fans.

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Give more people weight-loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.

Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns
The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.

Chancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m
Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.

Infantino re-election hopes boosted by Asia support
Gianni Infantino's hopes of being re-elected Fifa president are enhanced by an endorsement from the Asian Football Confederation.

Celebrity Traitors - paranoia deepens as traitor behaviour splits opinion
The murder in plain sight victim was revealed ahead of another difficult round table.

Blue Planet III: Moment octopus escapes death after hunt gone wrong
The sequence is part of the latest Blue Planet series from Sir David Attenborough.

Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit
Trump is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave in 2021.

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Have Man Utd become the unmanageable club?
The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty.

Flat-track bullies Celtic continue descent into European irrelevance
BBC Scotland's Tom English reviews another frustrating night in Europe for the Scottish champions.

Dream night for Bournemouth - win over Milan a sign of Premier League power
Bournemouth's 3-0 win against AC Milan further illustrated the dominance of Premier League sides against their European counterparts.

Infantino re-election hopes boosted by Asia support
Gianni Infantino's hopes of being re-elected Fifa president are enhanced by an endorsement from the Asian Football Confederation.

The World Treadmill Championship - pitching elite runners against amateurs
Everyday runners are being given the chance to compete alongside elite athletes in the first World Treadmill Championship, a new global 5km competition.

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas for England
England face Australia at the Women's Rugby League World Cup on Saturday determined to show they have moved on from the nightmare of their last meeting in Las Vegas 19 months ago.

Pride, prestige, profile - the great Ballon d'Or campaign
The Ballon d'Or is football's greatest individual accolade - and the thirst to win it has grown in recent years.

Al Jazeera

Hamilton calls for Palestine and DR Congo freedom as Rwanda takes F1 spotlight
Rwanda's controversial Formula One GP leads Lewis Hamilton to call for freedom for DR Congo, while renewing Palestine plea.

Israeli military kills two in gun battle in occupied West Bank
Israel’s PM is preparing to order a shutdown in the occupied West Bank lockdown after a shooting near Hebron.

Ultra-Orthodox conscription debate ignites Israel’s election battleground
Israel's election heats up over ultra-Orthodox conscription debate, reflecting deep societal and political divides.

Macron to meet student groups: Where are France’s protests heading?
President to meet for first time with student representatives on Friday before further protests.

LeBron shrugs off Trump blast in home debut win for Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James enjoys 114-106 NBA win over Cleveland Cavaliers, hours after the US President called him a 'disgrace'.

Israeli forces accused of killing disabled man in Syria raid
Israeli forces reportedly shot dead a Syrian man with an intellectual disability and hearing problems, during a raid.

Harry Kane hopes Ballon d’Or produces ‘special night’ in hometown
Kane, who scored 73 goals last season, is among the favourites for award with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.

Why is Gen Z revolting?
From France to India, young people are in the streets over inequality, failing public services and bleak prospects.

Are global oil reserves sufficient to withstand renewed US-Iran war?
With emergency stocks at multidecade lows, analysts say the world may have only a month or two if Hormuz shuts again.

Europe needs a war economy
With US support increasingly uncertain, Europe must mobilise its financial and industrial power to defend itself.

Maradona death: Verdict in trial to be delivered on December 22
The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Maradona's death concludes, December verdict set.

How the midterms could change Trump’s presidency
Donald Trump isn't on the ballot this November, but the midterms could change the final two years of his presidency.

FIFA President Infantino’s re-election endorsed in U-turn by Asian football
Support crucial from 47-nation AFC's president, who was critic of Gianni Infantino over failed private investment plan.

Manchester United labelled ‘babies’ by club legend Wayne Rooney
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is under growing pressure, but club legend Wayne Rooney takes aim at players.

EU entering winter with lowest gas reserves on record, IEA boss warns
Al Jazeera interviews Fatih Birol in Berlin as the Iran war disrupts global energy supplies.

Grenade exercise sparked deadly fire at Canada military base, army says
High winds propelled the blaze across the army base in Wainwright, killing four soldiers and injuring dozens more.

Keeping Madhubala alive: The fight for Karachi’s captive elephants
Karachi's last two African elephants remain in captivity. Their sisters are already dead. Will they survive?

Israel preparing full lockdown of occupied West Bank after Hebron gunfight
Clampdown comes as Israeli pogroms heighten tensions and spread violence across Palestinian territory.

US tech stocks tumble as investors fret over AI spending
Tech-heavy Nasdaq falls 2.6 percent as debate rages over whether AI is a bubble.

Venezuelans demand elections in first national protest in nearly two years
No date has been set to decide on a successor for Nicolas Maduro after the former president was captured by US forces.

Indian developer turns ‘Cockroach’ protests into video game
A 27-year-old Indian developer has created a satirical video game inspired by the Cockroach Party-led protests.

Trump backs Ramaswamy ad featuring rival Amy Acton’s estranged mother
Trump advises the Republican gubernatorial candidate to keep running the controversial advertisement.

Ilhan Omar plans to move out of her Washington DC home after federal raid
US federal agents raided the congresswoman’s home last week as part of an investigation into alleged immigration fraud.

Will ICE agents play a role in the 2026 US midterm elections?
Rights groups are worried the agency at the heart of Trump's immigration crackdown could sway the vote on election day.

Trump says Musk restored Ukraine’s Starlink access amid Russia war
Trump has declined to comment on the process that led Starlink to lift speed and access restrictions on Ukraine.

Global Times

Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review disciplinary inspection report
The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to review a ...

All-out rescue and relief underway after 7.0-magnitude quake hit Xizang's Baqen
Following the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Baqen County of Nagqu City in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, which caused heavy casualties, ...

China to seek greater progress in ties with Germany and sustain steady growth in China-EU relations: FM on German president's upcoming visit
China is ready to take this visit as an opportunity to consolidate mutual trust, deepen cooperation and pursue innovation, seek ...

MOFCOM slams US curbs on research ties with China, vows necessary countermeasures
A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday criticized the US for imposing restrictions on scientific research cooperation ...

Ninety years on, the great Long March spirit is a light shining on the world: Global Times editorial

Ukraine's awkward position: Dependent on the US, powerless to push back
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Yangtze River governance shows progress, offers insights for regional cooperation
Along the Yangtze River in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, steel frames that once supported sand-and-gravel conveyors now hold swings, while a former industrial building has been transformed into an art gallery.

16 killed, 54 injured after 7.0-magnitude quake hits China's Xizang
Bridge takes shape

Bridge takes shape
16 killed, 54 injured after 7.0-magnitude quake hits China's Xizang

China completes first demo unit of next-gen heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator
The first demonstration unit of China's new-generation, domestically developed medical heavy-ion accelerator has been completed in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, southern China, according to the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) under ... China's fiscal revenue sees steady growth in Jan.-Sept. China's fiscal revenue grew steadily in the first three quarters of 2026, with general public budget revenue reaching about 17.23 trillion yuan (about 2.56 trillion U.S. dollars) during the period, ... Xi calls for new achievements on new Long March Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for new achievements on the new Long March as China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March.

China's fiscal revenue sees steady growth in Jan.-Sept.
China completes first demo unit of next-gen heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator The first demonstration unit of China's new-generation, domestically developed medical heavy-ion accelerator has been completed in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, southern China, according to the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) under ... China's fiscal revenue grew steadily in the first three quarters of 2026, with general public budget revenue reaching about 17.23 trillion yuan (about 2.56 trillion U.S. dollars) during the period, ... Xi calls for new achievements on new Long March Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for new achievements on the new Long March as China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March.

Xi calls for new achievements on new Long March
China completes first demo unit of next-gen heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator The first demonstration unit of China's new-generation, domestically developed medical heavy-ion accelerator has been completed in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, southern China, according to the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) under ... China's fiscal revenue sees steady growth in Jan.-Sept. China's fiscal revenue grew steadily in the first three quarters of 2026, with general public budget revenue reaching about 17.23 trillion yuan (about 2.56 trillion U.S. dollars) during the period, ... Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for new achievements on the new Long March as China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March.

Chinese-made 16.68m ultra-large diameter slurry shield machine rolls off line
Chinese tech company unveils new AI model based on fully domestic computing power

Chinese tech company unveils new AI model based on fully domestic computing power
Chinese-made 16.68m ultra-large diameter slurry shield machine rolls off line

'China Haul' reflects growing appeal of shopping in China
China's commerce ministry said that the "China Haul" trend on overseas social media reflects the rising recognition and appreciation of "Shopping in China."

US investment in China rises 7.7% in Jan-Sep, says Commerce Ministry
US investment in China rose 7.7 percent in the first nine months of 2026, a senior official from China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday, underscoring continued interest from foreign ... DeepSeek plans to raise $15b in new funding round to boost model training, computing power: report Chinese AI startup DeepSeek reportedly plans to expand its latest funding round to as much as 100 billion yuan ($15 billion), aimed at expanding model training, computing infrastructure and talent ... Starbucks China rolls out purchase for seating rule; implementation flexible: staff Starbucks started implementing a new guideline in China on Thursday that encourages customers to make a purchase before using in-store seating.

DeepSeek plans to raise $15b in new funding round to boost model training, computing power: report
US investment in China rises 7.7% in Jan-Sep, says Commerce Ministry US investment in China rose 7.7 percent in the first nine months of 2026, a senior official from China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday, underscoring continued interest from foreign ... Chinese AI startup DeepSeek reportedly plans to expand its latest funding round to as much as 100 billion yuan ($15 billion), aimed at expanding model training, computing infrastructure and talent ... Starbucks China rolls out purchase for seating rule; implementation flexible: staff Starbucks started implementing a new guideline in China on Thursday that encourages customers to make a purchase before using in-store seating.

Starbucks China rolls out purchase for seating rule; implementation flexible: staff
US investment in China rises 7.7% in Jan-Sep, says Commerce Ministry US investment in China rose 7.7 percent in the first nine months of 2026, a senior official from China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday, underscoring continued interest from foreign ... DeepSeek plans to raise $15b in new funding round to boost model training, computing power: report Chinese AI startup DeepSeek reportedly plans to expand its latest funding round to as much as 100 billion yuan ($15 billion), aimed at expanding model training, computing infrastructure and talent ... Starbucks started implementing a new guideline in China on Thursday that encourages customers to make a purchase before using in-store seating.

Red tourism thrives in Liupan Mountain, China's Ningxia
A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan ... China edges US for first women's team world gymnastics title in 20 years China edged the United States by 0.233 points to claim its first women's team title in 20 years at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships here on Wednesday. In pics: 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair A visitor views artworks at the 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 20, 2026. With a theme of "Cultural Heritage Bridges Life to a ...

China edges US for first women's team world gymnastics title in 20 years
Red tourism thrives in Liupan Mountain, China's Ningxia A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan ... China edged the United States by 0.233 points to claim its first women's team title in 20 years at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships here on Wednesday. In pics: 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair A visitor views artworks at the 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 20, 2026. With a theme of "Cultural Heritage Bridges Life to a ...

In pics: 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair
Red tourism thrives in Liupan Mountain, China's Ningxia A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan ... China edges US for first women's team world gymnastics title in 20 years China edged the United States by 0.233 points to claim its first women's team title in 20 years at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships here on Wednesday. A visitor views artworks at the 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 20, 2026. With a theme of "Cultural Heritage Bridges Life to a ...

From embroidery to tourism, SW China's Yunnan turns ethnic traditions into opportunities
On a warm afternoon, 63-year-old Yi woman Pu Lianying sat in a community workshop, embroidering pink peonies onto black velvet and chatting with friends. Occasionally, tourists stopped by to browse embroidered decorations displayed on a table. The workshop is in Lianjiang Community in Eshan Yi ...

After rescued seal twice refuses to leave, authorities seek ways to keep him, without interference
China's first fully AI-generated feature film to hit cinemas on Friday

China's first fully AI-generated feature film to hit cinemas on Friday
After rescued seal twice refuses to leave, authorities seek ways to keep him, without interference

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Обрушились как минимум 339 домов

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За "действия, несовместимые со статусом дипломата"

Японский писатель Рю Мураками умер в возрасте 74 лет
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В Японии загорелся украинский транспортный самолет "Руслан"
Возгорание произошло во время посадки в аэропорту Тюбу

В Житомирской области обесточены более 900 населенных пунктов
В Сумах в результате атаки пострадали два человека

Россия нанесла новый удар по украинской энергетике
Российские военные в ночь на пятницу атаковали Украину дронами, использовав примерно такое же их количество, как и в предыдущие дни – 176. Больше половины из них, как утверждают Воздушные силы ВСУ, были реактивными: такие БПЛА Украине стало сложнее сбивать после введенных США ограничений на работу системы спутниковой связи Starshield. Основной целью удара снова были объекты украинской энергетической инфраструктуры. Украинская компания ДТЕК сообщает, что массовому обстрелу подверглась одна...

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Путин: "Говорить о каких-то потерях Украиной земли неуместно"
Российский президент заявил об этом в интервью Павлу Зарубину

Минюст создаст реестр "релокантов", заочно осуждённых в России
Список будет в открытом доступе

Главу отделения КПРФ в Коми отправили в СИЗО по делу об оправдании терроризма
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РПЦ запретила священникам публично выступать без благословения
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МВД РФ объявило в розыск основательницу проекта "Наш выход"
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Единственного рэпера, читающего на языке манси, отправили на войну
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Задержан второй подозреваемый в убийстве Семёна Скрепецкого
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Nigeria's health minister says first Ebola case remains isolated
Muhammad Ali Pate urged the public to 'remain calm' described the case as a single contained infection.

Albania: Parliament descends into chaos as MPs clash over protests
Heated exchanges and chaotic scenes gripped Albania's parliament in Tirana on Thursday as rival MPs clashed inside, while student demonstrators continued their protests outside for a tenth day.

Taiwan: Deadly Typhoon Champi brings travel chaos and school closures
Towering waves crashed against Taiwan's coastline as Typhoon Champi swept past the island on Friday, leaving one person dead, 94 injured and hundreds of flights cancelled.

Ivory Coast court postpones hearing on Tidjane Thiam's election to lead PDCI
A court in Abidjan has postponed a hearing on the election of Tidjane Thiam as president of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast.

Tigray is still at war, rebel leader warns, claiming tactical victories
The leader of Ethiopia’s rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front says the northern state is still at war. In a message aired on Tigrayan television on Wednesday, Debretsion Gebremichael said the TPLF is continuing to fight federal forces in the region and will “remain a graveyard for its enemies.”

WHO: Africa facing 'complex' Ebola outbreak after Nigeria reports first case
The World Health Organization’s Africa chief warned that the continent is facing a “complex” Ebola outbreak, after the first case of the virus was reported in Nigeria.

China: Panic as 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocks Tibet
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, at 10.33 pm on Thursday 22 October, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

Young Uganda-based refugees chase their Olympic dream in Senegal
They are among six refugee athletes taking part in Youth Olympic Games which get underway in Dakar on 31 October.

UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest nations from super El Niño
It said the weather system was a 'wrecking ball' that would bring havoc to Latin America, eastern and southern Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

Swiss and Austrian women in Libya after release from Niger kidnap ordeal
The two were kidnapped in separate incidents in Niger, where they were involved in education and development initiatives, more than a year and a half ago.

Egypt urges political solution to conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthis
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday said all options must be explored to find a political solution between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

Crowds watch twice-a-year sunrise ceremony at Abu Simbel temple
Tourists flocked to the Abu Simbel temple in Egypt on Thursday to witness a rare astronomical ceremony that has been taking place for thousands of years.

EU awards top rights prize to International Criminal Court
Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union's top rights prize, the Sakharov prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump.

France: Artists and collectors gather at Art Basel Paris despite unrest
Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.

Guinea's ex-Constitutional Court president sentenced to seven years in jail
Mohamed Lamine Bangoura was found guilty of illicit enrichment, corruption, embezzlement of public funds, and money laundering.

Germany: Humanoid robots and AI supercomputers take centre stage in Berlin
Humanoid robots, intelligent machines and powerful supercomputers take centre stage at Nvidia's Berlin event. CEO Jensen Huang predicted a thriving AI economy in Europe.

Madagascar pauses corruption cases relating to ex-president, officials
In a statement, Madagascar’s Anti-Corruption Unit (PAC) said it had received complaints targeting several former officials, including ex-president Andry Rajoelina. The proceedings have been temporarily suspended as it first has to be determined whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the cases.

Pix of the Day, 22nd October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 22nd October, 2026 - Across the world

Spanish right champions Ceuta migrant crisis as its key topic in election campaign
A sense of abandonment in conservative Ceuta following the migrant crisis of July is giving fresh ammunition to right-wing parties ahead of Spain's general election on 29 November.

Uganda says August export revenue up 36 per cent on higher gold earnings
The finance ministry says it shipped $889 million worth of the precious metal over the month, up 68.9 per cent from last year.

Foreign national beaten to death by mob in South Africa’s Durban
A mob of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death Thursday in South Africa's port city of Durban, a flashpoint for anti-migrant sentiment, police said.

Chad: Former PM Succès Masra leaves country for medical treatment
His departure to France for medical treatment comes two months after his release from prison following a presidential pardon.

As food assistance wanes, Palestinians face the prospect of hunger
Palestinians in Gaza face worsening humanitarian conditions as the United Nations had to slash food assistance due to funding shortages, deepening food insecurity for thousands of families who rely on aid to survive.

Ukraine: At least 9 people were killed in Russian attacks over the past 24 hours
At least nine people were killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, according to Ukrainian authorities, as overnight missile and drone strikes sparked fires in Kyiv and the Kharkiv region.

South Africa water crisis: Over 500 fall ill amid contamination fears
Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness that causes stomach cramps and diarrhea, which authorities are blaming on poor water quality in two different cities in the country.

Australia: Bystanders dive into floodwaters to save trapped driver
Two men plunged into raging floodwaters in Queensland, Australia, to save a driver from a sinking four-wheel-drive on Thursday. The dramatic rescue ended in an emotional embrace.

Second Tanzanian opposition figure faces death penalty after treason charges
A senior opposition official in Tanzania is facing the death penalty after being charged with treason. John Pambalu is a member of Chadema national council and a former leader of the party’s youth wing.

Nigeria can stop Ebola spread, former disease control chief says
Ex-NCDC chief, Abdulsalami Nasidi, says funding and committment from the presidency will be key in controlling a possible spread of the virus.

'Deplorable': Belgium condemns ex-DRC leader Kabila's launch of political-military group
Ten days after former Congolese President Joseph Kabila launched a new political-military movement, Belgium has condemned the decision as “deplorable, incomprehensible and unacceptable.”

Illegal gold mining: Who profits from Africa’s gold smuggling? [Business Africa]
Illegal gold mining: Who profits from Africa’s gold smuggling? [Business Africa]

Serbia: Student protesters flood Belgrade ahead of snap elections
Cheers, music and waving flags greeted students arriving in Belgrade from across Serbia on Wednesday, as thousands gathered ahead of a final rally before this weekend's snap parliamentary elections.

Egypt will 'defend Saudi territory' and won't attack Yemen, Sisi says
Egypt’s proposed military support for Saudi Arabia is aimed at defending the Gulf kingdom and will not involve an attack on Yemen, President Sisi said on Wednesday. Sisi has asked parliament to authorize support for Riyadh and its war against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels “if requested.”

'This war must end': UN and Swiss officials hold talks on Sudan conflict
On Wednesday the UN special envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, and Swiss officials opened a new meeting of regional and global powers to help flesh out a plan toward ending the war in Sudan.

Yemen: Tanks fire as fighting erupts on the outskirts of Taiz
Tanks and gunfire mark renewed clashes on the outskirts of Taiz. Inside the Yemeni city, mounting rubbish and blocked roads are raising concerns about public health.

Greece: Thousands flood Athens streets in education protest
Thousands of protesters marched through Athens on Wednesday 21 October, demanding greater investment in education. Crowds filled the streets of the capital, waving banners, chanting slogans and beating drums as they made their way past the Greek parliament.

Tshuma court proceedings delayed pending mental health evaluation
A mental health evaluation has delayed two court appearances for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters.

Tunisia jails 10 environmental activists over anti-pollution protests in Gabes
A Tunisian court has sentenced ten environmental activists over a protest against pollution linked to a major phosphate-processing plant in the southern coastal city of Gabes.

Burundi marks 33 years since Ndadaye’s assassination amid concerns over democracy
Burundi has commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the assassination of former President Melchior Ndadaye, with tributes to the slain leader renewing debate over the state of democracy in the country.

Art as dialogue: Kokou Ferdinand Makouvia at the Lyon Biennale
The Biennale of Contemporary Art in the French city of Lyon is one of the most important international events for the art scene. Part of this year's edition is "Ontology of projected movement", a singular project by the Togolese artist Kokou Ferdinand Makouvia.

South Africa cuts fuel taxes as pump prices hit record highs
South Africa is stepping in to ease the fuel-price crisis, announcing billions of rand in tax relief as motorists and commuters struggle with record pump prices.

Yemen: 75 new recruits killed in Houthi missile strike laid to rest
A mass funeral was held Wednesday for 75 new recruits killed earlier this week in a Houthi missile strike in southern Yemen that was the deadliest attack since the resurgence of fighting in the Yemen civil war over the summer.

French tourism sector concerned about impact as more protests planned
Images of the riots, which began as peaceful student protests before getting out of control, were posted and broadcast around the world.

Pix of the Day, 21st October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 21st October, 2026 - Across the world

Ivory Coast: 12 charged over gendarme’s killing amid lingering election tensions
One year after deadly election-related violence in Ivory Coast, twelve people have been charged and remanded in custody over the killing of a gendarme.

Prized wild pepper at risk in Madagascar's shrinking forests
Madagascar's forests are at risk. Since 1990, they've shrunk by more than a quarter. A rare wild pepper is contributing to their decline. Growing on vines that reach into the forest canopy, Voatsiperifery commands up to 200 euros a kilo. Harvesters tear down trees in order to reach it.

Nigeria’s Dangote group buys stake in Kenya’s oil pipeline network
The announcement by industrialist Aliko Dangote, comes weeks after he laid the foundation stone for an oil refinery in Kenya's Lamu port.

Russia frees jailed American as Putin meets US envoy for Ukraine talks
A major development in US-Russia relations. Russia has released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.

UN warns against premature exit of peacekeepers from Central African Republic
The Security Council heard that deadly violence continues in the east despite the disarmament of nearly 2,000 fighters. and the gradual completion of the latest electoral cycle.

Nigeria's first ebola case sparks shock and urgent concern nationwide
Nigerian authorities are racing to trace contacts after a diplomat was declared the country’s first Ebola case. The patient reportedly arrived in Abuja from Uganda on October third, sparking shock and urgent concern nationwide.

Is Macky Sall preparing for a political comeback in Senegal?
Will Senegal's former president Macky Sall return to national politics now that he has stepped back from a potential role at the United Nations? The question is stirring debate in Senegal.