What we know about the US ground stop and what to do if you're affected
US officials say the disruption was caused by old equipment overloading and not a cyber-attack.
Young people should have legal guarantee to job or training, review author tells BBC
Speaking to the BBC, Alan Milburn also calls for a radical shift in government spending away from benefits for young people.
Trump, Putin and Xi plan historic joint meeting in China next week, White House says
Trump will discuss the "reduction of nuclear weapons" during the unprecedented talks, a spokeswoman says.
'Miracle on Mississippi' - All passengers rescued after New Orleans cruise ship collision
The collision leaves 32 people in hospital with non-critical injuries, but no-one unaccounted for.
Watch: Cruise ship seen sinking after collision with cargo ship in New Orleans
All passengers have been accounted for after a cargo ship collided with a docked cruise ship.
Widespread frost and freezing fog forecast as cold health alerts continue
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Brand, Walliams and MAFS: Is this a reckoning for the entertainment industry?
These stories represent the consequences of changes that began years ago, rather than being a sudden cultural shift.
Jojo the gorilla has spent his life alone. Can he finally find a companion?
Jojo was poached as an infant and grew up in captivity. His keepers want to find him a friend - but it's not straightforward.
Rosenberg: Uncompromising Putin ups demands for peace with Ukraine
The fact the question of European security now features in discussions is viewed in Moscow as a victory, BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg says.
Even Grand Theft Auto's original creators haven't been able to play GTA 6
The next title in the series is expected to be the biggest video game release ever.
When to put up a real Christmas tree - according to an expert
Supermarkets have started selling Christmas trees - six weeks out from the big day.
Family's two-year fight to bring killer driver back from Latvia
How the parents of Keaton Slater, 12, battled to bring the man who killed him to justice.
'Police launch investigation' into Walliams and Piddington asylum 'betrayal'
An investigation into David Walliams over reports of "alleged serious sexual offences" leads a number of Saturday's papers.
US Air Force says it responded to 'suspected drones' over RAF Lakenheath
The American military says there were no injuries or damage after "suspected unauthorised drone activity" this evening.
Goalkeeper involved in fatal collision gets 12-game ban
Jesus Owono is given a 12-match suspension by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee after his challenge which resulted in the death of Jesus de Miguel.
Setback for SpaceX Starship rocket's double-catch test
Elon Musk’s company aborted an attempted catch of the rocket’s booster - instead it came down in the ocean.
Microsoft says services fully restored after day-long global outage
Efforts to address the underlying problem with Outlook, Teams and Copilot are complete, the tech firm says.
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Rumpelstiltskin fools Shrek into being erased from existence
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Fitness obsessed & 'control freak' - what can Man Utd expect from Pochettino?
What can Manchester United fans expect from their new manager Mauricio Pochettino? BBC Sport gets an insight from Toby Alderweireld, who played under him at Spurs.
Warner accuses Cricket Australia of 'cover-up'
Former vice-captain David Warner accuses Cricket Australia of a "cover-up", claiming Australia's bowlers were not interviewed in ball-tampering investigation.
England boxer missed Worlds over sex-test mix-up
George Francis was left “broken” after he was banned from competing at the Under-19 World Championships because his team did not organise a sex verification test to prove he is male.
Six goals to go - will McGinn catch Dalglish & Law?
After drawing level with Hughie Gallacher on 24 Scotland goals, will midfielder John McGinn reach Kenny Dalglish and Denis Law's record tally of 30?
France hold nerve to edge past South Africa in thriller
France hold on to end their five-match losing run against South Africa at Stade de France with an enthralling 21-19 victory in Paris.
How a reunion with scout Bompastor solved Chelsea's striker issue
Chelsea striker Melvine Malard and manager Sonia Bompastor tell the story of their 12-year footballing relationship.
Goalkeeper involved in fatal collision gets 12-game ban
Jesus Owono is given a 12-match suspension by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee after his challenge which resulted in the death of Jesus de Miguel.
Pacers hold off Knicks in NBA Cup thriller, Spurs rout Warriors
The New York Knicks look unlikely to advance to the NBA Cup knockout rounds after falling to the Indiana Pacers.
UN says 25 seafarers killed in, around Hormuz since US-Israel war on Iran
'Situation cannot become new normal', says UN's Khaled Khiari, as Iran reports three more vessels hitting mines.
Missing Australian teenager reunites with his mother
A 17-year-old Australian teenager who went missing for six days has been reunited with his mother.
Reijnders’ hat-trick fires Dutch to 7-0 rout of Greece, Germany beat Serbia
Netherlands' 7-0 annihilation of Greece means the Germans will likely need to win on Monday to reach the quarterfinals.
Protesters heckle Hakeem Jeffries at Democratic conference
US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faced repeated heckling at a Democratic conference in Denver.
The ANC’s implosion was decades in the making
Zuma squandered Mbeki’s gains, while Ramaphosa’s dithering turned the ANC’s promised renewal into a fight for survival.
Southeast Asian leaders to meet as Trump visit highlights trade disruption
ASEAN summit comes as US president embarks on Asia trip that will see him meet China's Xi.
Ukraine is running out of options, and Russia knows it
The Abu Dhabi talks reveal Moscow’s growing leverage over Ukraine and a shifting Western approach to peace.
Salah breaks Egypt scoring record, Tunisia lose to Libya in AFCON qualifier
Salah scored twice to take his international tally to 70 and surpass former captain Hossam Hassan’s record.
Philippine court orders arrest of jailed, US-wanted celebrity preacher
Palace denies timing of warrant is linked to Trump’s visit to Manila next week.
Siege fuels disease fears in Yemen’s Taiz
Health officials warn that falling numbers of recorded infections may conceal a worsening disease crisis in Taiz.
Could one daily pill narrow the diabetes treatment gap in the Global South?
Globally, one in nine people lives with diabetes, as blockbuster injectable drugs begin making way for tablets instead.
Goalkeeper Owono handed 12-match ban after De Miguel death
Owono and De Miguel collided during a Spanish second-tier match between FC Andorra and Tenerife on November 2.
Paranoid or practical? Britain’s ‘Be Ready’ citizen campaign
People in England and Wales are rushing to buy tinned goods and wind-up radios - but what's it all for?
US air travel thrown into chaos after nationwide ground stop halts flights
More than 1.5 million passengers face travel disruption as domestic and international airlines warn of knock-on delays.
Trump, Xi and Putin to hold first three-way summit in China
White House says Trump plans to discuss the Iran war and nuclear arms at a meeting on the sidelines of APEC next week.
Lagos Art Week confronts history, identity and belonging
ART X Lagos celebrates Africa's heritage and contemporary creativity.
German spies granted sweeping new powers
Parliament passes legislation months after a thwarted attack at Leipzig-Halle airport, which Berlin linked to Russia.
UN says Israeli policies worsened deadly impact of Gaza winter storm
The UN says Israel could have prevented death and destruction caused by the storm in Gaza had it allowed sufficient aid.
ICC stops probe into alleged crimes by US troops in Afghanistan
The decision follows feuds between the United States and the Hague-based International Criminal Court.
FAA ground stop lifted: Why were US flights grounded, and what’s next?
The FAA says nationwide ground stop disrupting thousands of US flights was caused by a telecommunications outage.
Measles-associated deaths reach 10 in US after two more deaths reported
More than 5,400 confirmed measles cases have been recorded in the US to date this year.
Tanker collision leaves riverboat passengers clinging to railings
Passengers were rescued after a tanker ship collided with a riverboat docked on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
Former FAA official says ‘nobody really knows what is going on’
Former FAA safety team representative Kyle Bailey says grounding flights is the safest course of action.
UK police open sex offence probe into comedian and author David Walliams
The British TV personality, 55, denies sexual assault allegations, saying he has not broken the law.
Chinese Embassy slams baseless accusations against Chinese firms in Mexico, urges US business representative to stop interfering
A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Mexico said accusations by Larry Rubin, president of the American Society of Mexico, ...
Ocean Field Notes: Jiaolong completes 17 Pacific dives as China's DY100 ocean expedition prepares for Cook Islands survey
China's manned submersible Jiaolong completed 17 dives in the Pacific, including its first in the South Pacific, during Phase A ...
China develops first 20-kg hydrogen-powered unmanned helicopter with dual propulsion systems for low-altitude economy
A Chinese research team has developed China's first 20-kilogram-class hydrogen-powered unmanned helicopter, while developing two propulsion systems: one powered solely ...
China to boost new types of energy storage during 2026-2030
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Dancing to their own beat
What do older people in rural areas do with their days? Work the fields, look after grandchildren or simply sit in the sun and reminisce? In a courtyard in Linzhou, Central China's Henan Province, a lively beat fills the air. A group of rural women averaging around 55 ...
Wuhan school introduces screen-free tutoring, pupils found more focused in classes
China develops first 20-kg hydrogen-powered unmanned helicopter with dual propulsion systems for low-altitude economy
Fake eyelashes removed from baby boy's eye; fired nanny is suspect
A nanny's make-up eyelashes were recently removed from a new-born boy's eye in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, and the fired nanny, paid 580 yuan ($86.96) per day, is the ... Rolls-Royce with missing children's photos goes viral; car-owner wants to help families reunite A Rolls-Royce car covered in stickers of "Baby Back Home" went viral after it was spotted on the streets of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The owner, surnamed Zhao, said she wanted ... Undergraduate generates 2 million yuan with AI-powered animated series A third-year university student in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, created an AI-powered animated series in his dormitory that drew than 1.5 billion views and generated up to 2 ...
Rolls-Royce with missing children's photos goes viral; car-owner wants to help families reunite
Fake eyelashes removed from baby boy's eye; fired nanny is suspect A nanny's make-up eyelashes were recently removed from a new-born boy's eye in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, and the fired nanny, paid 580 yuan ($86.96) per day, is the ... A Rolls-Royce car covered in stickers of "Baby Back Home" went viral after it was spotted on the streets of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The owner, surnamed Zhao, said she wanted ... Undergraduate generates 2 million yuan with AI-powered animated series A third-year university student in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, created an AI-powered animated series in his dormitory that drew than 1.5 billion views and generated up to 2 ...
Undergraduate generates 2 million yuan with AI-powered animated series
Fake eyelashes removed from baby boy's eye; fired nanny is suspect A nanny's make-up eyelashes were recently removed from a new-born boy's eye in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, and the fired nanny, paid 580 yuan ($86.96) per day, is the ... Rolls-Royce with missing children's photos goes viral; car-owner wants to help families reunite A Rolls-Royce car covered in stickers of "Baby Back Home" went viral after it was spotted on the streets of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The owner, surnamed Zhao, said she wanted ... A third-year university student in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, created an AI-powered animated series in his dormitory that drew than 1.5 billion views and generated up to 2 ...
ADAspace HKEX debut marks milestone for space-based AI computing
US uses French supermarket cyberattacks to smear Chinese AI, fueling broader tech containment push: analyst
US uses French supermarket cyberattacks to smear Chinese AI, fueling broader tech containment push: analyst
ADAspace HKEX debut marks milestone for space-based AI computing
SMIC's Q3 net profit more than doubles as domestic chip substitution accelerates in China
China's largest contract chip manufacturer Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) posted a 123.4 percent year-on-year rise in net profit attributable to shareholders for the quarter ended September 30, while posting a new quarterly revenue record amid the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
Chinese elderly's cruise life takes off, as 'filial-piety' helps unlock vast silver market
China's first and second domestically built large cruise ships, Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, docked side by side at Shanghai's Wusongkou terminal for the first time last week. ... China urges Belgium, Luxembourg to play constructive role in resolving China-EU trade differences China attaches great importance to the EU's introduction of trade protectionist measures and hopes that Belgium and Luxembourg will play constructive roles in urging the EU to work with China ... China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with Thailand, other Mekong countries on environment protection: FM The Chinese government has consistently required companies to fulfill their corporate social responsibilities and ensure strict environmental protection, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, in response to ...
China urges Belgium, Luxembourg to play constructive role in resolving China-EU trade differences
Chinese elderly's cruise life takes off, as 'filial-piety' helps unlock vast silver market China's first and second domestically built large cruise ships, Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, docked side by side at Shanghai's Wusongkou terminal for the first time last week. ... China attaches great importance to the EU's introduction of trade protectionist measures and hopes that Belgium and Luxembourg will play constructive roles in urging the EU to work with China ... China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with Thailand, other Mekong countries on environment protection: FM The Chinese government has consistently required companies to fulfill their corporate social responsibilities and ensure strict environmental protection, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, in response to ...
China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with Thailand, other Mekong countries on environment protection: FM
Chinese elderly's cruise life takes off, as 'filial-piety' helps unlock vast silver market China's first and second domestically built large cruise ships, Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, docked side by side at Shanghai's Wusongkou terminal for the first time last week. ... China urges Belgium, Luxembourg to play constructive role in resolving China-EU trade differences China attaches great importance to the EU's introduction of trade protectionist measures and hopes that Belgium and Luxembourg will play constructive roles in urging the EU to work with China ... The Chinese government has consistently required companies to fulfill their corporate social responsibilities and ensure strict environmental protection, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday, in response to ...
Villa Eden, luxury destination for long and healthy living
Living longer, but above all, living better. This is the philosophy that welcomes guests at Villa Eden, a refined five-star luxury retreat nestled in the greenery of Merano, northern Italy, ... Concert held in Malaysia to mark 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen A concert commemorating the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday evening, bringing together Chinese and Malaysian artists to honor the revolutionary pioneer's ... American's decades-long bond with Chinese hometown leaves legacy of kindness In 1987, when David V. Plymire first returned to Huangyuan, the plateau county in China he had left decades earlier for the United States, locals were surprised that he still ...
Concert held in Malaysia to mark 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen
Villa Eden, luxury destination for long and healthy living Living longer, but above all, living better. This is the philosophy that welcomes guests at Villa Eden, a refined five-star luxury retreat nestled in the greenery of Merano, northern Italy, ... A concert commemorating the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday evening, bringing together Chinese and Malaysian artists to honor the revolutionary pioneer's ... American's decades-long bond with Chinese hometown leaves legacy of kindness In 1987, when David V. Plymire first returned to Huangyuan, the plateau county in China he had left decades earlier for the United States, locals were surprised that he still ...
American's decades-long bond with Chinese hometown leaves legacy of kindness
Villa Eden, luxury destination for long and healthy living Living longer, but above all, living better. This is the philosophy that welcomes guests at Villa Eden, a refined five-star luxury retreat nestled in the greenery of Merano, northern Italy, ... Concert held in Malaysia to mark 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen A concert commemorating the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday evening, bringing together Chinese and Malaysian artists to honor the revolutionary pioneer's ... In 1987, when David V. Plymire first returned to Huangyuan, the plateau county in China he had left decades earlier for the United States, locals were surprised that he still ...
Night markets bring local and Southeast Asian flavors together
As evening settles over Nanning, capital of South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the city takes on a different rhythm. By 9 pm, night markets are drawing diners looking for a late meal, a place to meet friends or simply a chance to enjoy the cooler evening air.
China-Africa photo exhibition deepens friendship, cultural ties
Maximum fine raised to $1.5m under revised Qinshihuang Mausoleum protection regulations
Maximum fine raised to $1.5m under revised Qinshihuang Mausoleum protection regulations
China-Africa photo exhibition deepens friendship, cultural ties
Интенсивность воздушных атак Украины и России снизилась
Число дронов, которые стороны запускают по целям друг друга, упало в несколько раз
Встреча Трампа, Путина и Си Цзиньпина запланирована на 19 ноября
Как утверждается, Украина обсуждаться не будет
В США впервые после 9/11 было полностью остановлено авиасообщение
Власти говорят, что причина - не теракт и не кибератака
Минприроды разрешило отстрел до 30% медведей в каждом регионе
В этом году участились случаи нападений медведей на людей
Европа пошлёт на переговоры с Украиной и РФ советников пяти стран
И одного или нескольких представителей ЕС
МЧС усилит российские системы оповещения об опасности в 2029 году
На данный момент они не относятся к объектам критической инфраструктуры
Замглавы Росмолодёжи задержан по делу о крупном мошенничестве
По тому же делу задержан проректор частного университета "Синергия"
Из санкционного списка ЕС исчезли четыре российские компании
Обнаружил расследовательский проект "Система"
Крёстный сын Матвиенко получил 7 суток ареста за упоминание инстаграма
Владислав Тюльпанов называет себя "самым молодым и известным политиком России"
Компании во временном управлении перечисляют миллиарды на армию РФ
Об этом сообщает Bloomberg
На саммите ЕС обсуждают возможное участие Европы в переговорах о мире
Нет единства относительно личостей представителей ЕС
Суд в РФ приговорил крымчанку Хатидже Буюхчан к 17 годам колонии
Её обвинили в госизмене и других преступлениях
Экс-главу Nvidia Хуанга вызвали в Конгресс для дачи показаний
Из-за отношений с китаянкой, подозреваемой в шпионаже
Журналисты установили имена более 280 тысяч погибших военных РФ
Подсчёты по открытым источникам ведут Би-би-си и "Медиазона"
Суд в Ростове приговорил уроженца Узбекистана к 23 годам колонии по делу о шпионаже
Предположительно, он вступил в легион "Свобода России"
В Москве взорвался автомобиль. Ранен бывший пресс-секретарь Азарова
По ряду сообщений, он связан с СВР
Россия атаковала Одессу, Ровно, Запорожье, Киев. Есть погибшие
Четверо погибших за сутки в Донецкой области
В Волгограде украинские дроны атаковали НПЗ. Погибли четыре человека
Ещё четверо погибли в Самарской области
Зеленский и посланники Трампа: Европа присоединится к переговорам
Но когда и в каком формате, пока не объявлено
Псковский областной суд оставил в силе приговор Льву Шлосбергу
Политик выступал на слушаниях 9 часов
France escalates Algeria trade dispute to EU-level
France on Friday asked the European Commission to look into Algeria’s alleged non-compliance with a EU trade deal. Paris is accusing Algers of an almost total blockade on French imports and of suspending urea shipments to France.
CAR: Opposition marches in Bangui against rising cost of living
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Bangui on Friday to protest the rising cost of living in Central African Republic and the arrest of five civil society leaders.
Burkinabe authorities vow to support gold miners expelled from Guinea
Since November 6, thousands of Burkinabe gold miners have been returning home.
In Bobo-Dioulasso, more than 37,000 Burkinabe nationals, including some 8,000 children, as well as more than a thousand citizens of other nationalities, are hoping to start a new life with support from the authorities.
Teddy Riner announces presidential bid, pledges to unite France
In an interview with Le Parisien, Riner said he could not remain silent amid growing social tensions and uncertainty about France's future.
São Tomé's president reappoints PM following legislative elections
Américo Ramos' party came a close second in the polls, but the winning party, the Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe, failed to win additional support.
Cape verde presidential election: Neves seeks second term
The Portuguese-speaking island nation, located off the coast of Senegal, is widely regarded as one of Africa’s strongest democracies, standing out in a region increasingly affected by coups and political instability.
Nigeria Ebola patient contacts complete 21-day monitoring without signs of infection
Good news out of Nigeria where authorities say no further cases of Ebola have been detected since a woman arriving from Uganda tested positive for the virus last month.
DR Congo: Bukavu comedy festival offers laughter amid the ongoing conflict
For one week, comedians from the Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and the DRC offer residents a moment of relaxation and hope.
UK: Christmas at Kew 2026 unveils spectacular light trail in London
London's Kew Gardens has unveiled a dazzling Christmas light trail featuring more than a million lights and 24 installations. A spectacular new fountain and laser show takes centre stage.
North Macedonia: Kriva Palanka seeks help over 1,000 free-roaming cows
More than 1,000 cows are roaming freely through Kriva Palanka in North Macedonia, damaging property and alarming residents. The mayor wants the government to declare a 30-day state of crisis.
Turkey: Six-metre Trojan Horse spills plastic waste at COP31
A giant Trojan Horse overflowing with plastic waste has appeared in Antalya as Greenpeace International staged a striking environmental protest during the COP31 climate summit. Created with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, the Greenpeace installation warns of the environmental impact of plastics.
Burundi: 11 opposition parties announce support for President Ndayishimiye's re-election bid
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has secured the backing of 11 opposition parties when he runs for re-election next year.
Kenyans brace for El Niño rains as flood survivors fear a repeat of 2024 devastation
The warning comes as Nairobi continues to grapple with urban planning challenges, encroachment on wetlands and construction in flood-prone areas, factors that increase the city's vulnerability to flooding.
New witness due in former South African minister's corruption trial
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 counts of corruption and one of money laundering, stemming from her time as defence minister.
Swiss hospital discharges Ebola patient after successful treatment
A Swiss woman who contracted the strain of Ebola linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been discharged from hospital in Geneva, health officials said on Thursday.
Iran showcases missiles as military targets US army radar in Bahrain
The Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that it had destroyed a US early-warning radar in the Gulf country, the first such claim in months.
Ukraine: Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv hospital, leave two dead in Odesa
Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine killed at least two person in Odesa and injured another at a hospital in Kyiv. Rescuers evacuated patients, including people using wheelchairs and crutches, as firefighters battled the flames.
South African town divided over plan to fence in baboons
Now, a plan to move around 60 animals into fenced enclosures has split the community. Some residents say enough is enough. Others say the baboons should remain free.
UN security council extends Central African Republic peacekeeping mission until 2027
The latest mandate extension underscores the Security Council's continued commitment to the country, while highlighting the importance of a carefully managed transition that ensures national institutions can sustain the gains made.
Outlook outage hits users in 74 countries as Microsoft seeks fix
Microsoft said on Thursday that efforts to repair a major outage of Outlook were not going as expected and the firm was seeking alternative solutions as users around the world were left without its crucial services.
Portugal: Humanoid robots take centre stage at Web Summit 2026
Dancing humanoid robots and robotic dogs stole the show at Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon. The technology conference has generated nearly €2.5 billion for Portugal's economy over the past decade, according to a study.
Peru: Pope Leo XIV leads youth prayer vigil at Lima's National Stadium
Thousands of young Catholics gathered at Peru's National Stadium in Lima on Thursday 12 November for a prayer vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, transforming the venue into a sea of lights, The stands lit up with thousands of mobile phone lights as the pontiff led an evening of songs, prayer and reflection.
Jensen Huang quits Nvidia as scandal rocks AI giant
Jensen Huang, the leather-jacketed architect of the artificial intelligence boom, resigned as chief executive of Nvidia on Thursday after revelations of two extramarital affairs, including one with a woman accused of spying for China.
COP31 activists urge leaders to act on climate crisis
Speaking at a news conference on the sidelines of the talks, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg warned that the world is heading towards more genocides, ecocides and the loss of basic rights.
UN food agency chief calls for end to Sudan war as famine crisis deepens
The UN says around 34 million people — nearly two-thirds of Sudan’s population — need humanitarian assistance. It has also warned that drone attacks by both sides have killed civilians, including children, and disrupted essential services.
US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol
Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following the November midterm elections.
Five candidates confirmed for Gambia's presidential election
The Gambia’s electoral commission has confirmed five candidates for next month’s presidential election. They include incumbent Adama Barrow who is running for a third term despite initially promising not to do so. It’s not clear whether more candidates are still to be named.
Cairo Film Festival opens as Middle East war weighs on cinema
The 47th Cairo International Film Festival got underway on Wednesday in the Egyptian capital. The event brings together filmmakers, actors and other prominent figures from around the world. This year’s festival is taking place under the shadow of the Middle East war.
Peter Obi supporters and journalists attacked at campaign event in Nigeria
Violence broke out in Lagos on Thursday as members of the opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress gathered for a town hall meeting. Participants were forced to flee as suspected protesters armed with sticks, machetes and axes tried to force themselves into the event.
Ghana announces first-ever hydrocarbon discovery in carbonate reserve
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday announced the country's first-ever hydrocarbon discovery in an offshore carbonate reserve. The well lies some 150 kilometers off Ghana's coast in water more than 2000 meters deep.
War in Ukraine: Putin Meets with envoys from the U.S. President
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned European leaders on Thursday against discussions between the United States and Russia
Gaza: Devastation inside Nasser Hospital after deadly Israeli strike
An Israeli airstrike hit Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, early on Thursday 12 November, killing six people, including a doctor, and injuring at least 27 others, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
South Africa's ANC backs Ramaphosa despite local election losses
Days after a drubbing at the ballot box, the leaders of South Africa's ruling African National Congress met to discuss the way forward. In last week's local elections, the party's vote share dropped by 15 points to just 31 percent.
UN weighs peacekeeping cuts in Central African Republic as mandate expires
The UN Security Council is set to decide on the renewal of MINUSCA’s mandate, which expires this weekend.
Russia: Soldier killed in car explosion in Saint Petersburg
A Russian serviceman was killed when his car exploded in Saint Petersburg on Thursday. Investigators have opened a murder inquiry, while local media report that another person was injured.
Mississippi elects first Black US Senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction
The US state of Mississippi has made history - electing its first Black Senator in 150 years and its first Democratic Senator since 1982. Forty-three-year-old Scott Colom narrowly beat incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith marking a seismic shift for the conservative southern state.
Ukraine: Russian drone attack sparks major fire in Kyiv residential building
A Russian drone strike sparked a major fire at an apartment building in Kyiv, Ukraine, early on Thursday. Residents fled to safety as firefighters battled the flames and rescue workers helped people at the scene.
Ghana unveils new cedi banknotes celebrating national heritage
Ghana has unveiled a new series of banknotes featuring prominent historical figures and national landmarks, as the country moves to modernise its currency and strengthen protection against counterfeiting.
Trial of more than 1,200 people accused of illegal gold mining opens in Conakry
The trial of more than 1,200 people charged with illegal gold mining opened in Conakry on Wednesday amid a recent crackdown on the practice. The defendants were arrested in Guinea's northeastern gold-producing region of Siguiri. A number of local officials have also been struck off, accused of
Pix of the Day, 12th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 12th November, 2026 - Across the world
Slovenia: Red Bull human catapult sets two Guinness World Records
Two BASE jumpers made history in Trbovlje, Slovenia, after being launched into the sky from a 360-metre industrial chimney using what organisers describe as the world's largest human catapult.
Pin trading craze brings athletes together at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
At the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, small pins have become prized keepsakes, traded by athletes, volunteers and collectors across the train, press centre, Olympic Village and stadium.
Teenager arrested over killing of Ghanaian boy in New York
A teenager was arrested Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant on his way to school, New York City police said as the victim’s family, Ghana’s government and civil rights advocates pressed for justice.
Africa: Investment projects rise amid lower FDI [Business Africa]
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Africa reached approximately $70 billion in 2025, down from $94 billion in 2024, marking a decline of nearly 26%.
South Sudan and UN failed to heed massacre warnings-Amnesty International
South Sudan and UN peacekeepers are being accused of failing to act on warnings of a massacre that killed more than 200 people in March.
Women and children bear the brunt of Ethiopia border violence
Ethiopians fleeing conflict in their home country have found shelter in the Kenyan border town of Moyale.
Peru: Pope Leo XIV returns to his adopted homeland on historic visit
Pope Leo XIV received a rapturous welcome in Peru, on 11 November, where he spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop. Greeted by President Keiko Fujimori, he described his return as a homecoming.
US: Survivor pulled alive from rubble after deadly Brooklyn collapse
At least two people have died and 17 others were injured after a three-storey building partially collapsed in Brooklyn, shortly after 4 pm on Wednesday, 11 November. Rescuers pulled four survivors from the rubble as firefighters continued searching for people feared trapped beneath the wreckage.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 11,000 cases as conflict hampers response
The Democratic Republic of Congo's worst-ever outbreak of Ebola has now reached more than 11,000 confirmed cases, official Congolese figures showed on Wednesday, as armed conflict hampers the response.
DRC opposition vows to resist constitutional changes under Tshisekedi
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition has condemned a new law enacted by President Félix Tshisekedi, accusing him of paving the way for a third term in office.
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