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Academics call for independent inquiry into Jason Arday's Cambridge appointment
Prof Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be "marking its own homework".

Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early
Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.

England footballer Ivan Toney charged with assault at Soho nightclub
The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month.

Arrests in Norfolk town as disorder continues for third night
The arrests follow disturbances linked to anti-immigration protests in the market town.

Data breach investigation into Minnie Merriman's medical records
Minnie Merriman, from West Yorkshire, died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath.

How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man
A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil.

Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.

Norway call for Infantino to resign as Mexico and Argentina back president
The Norwegian Football Federation calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign after he attempted to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

Divers find 162-year-old Guinness in shipwreck off the English coast
Samples from the bottle have been sent for analysis, with researchers hoping to learn more about what the stout would have tasted like.

Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

I was standing in front of my teacher when she was shot, Thai pupil says
The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers.

First OpenAI, now Meta - why AI hacks keep happening
A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

Could Russia be involved in German airport drone-bomb?
The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.

Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Girl, 11, found dead after search at Midlothian beauty spot
Emergency crews were called to Gore Water in Midlothian after the alarm was raised on Thursday afternoon.

Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

Watch: Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan
Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.

David Sullivan set to attend West Ham tie against advice
David Sullivan is expected to attend Saturday's EFL Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite being advised to stay away from home matches at the London Stadium.

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years
Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.

Assistant referee Massey-Ellis retires to take FA role
Assistant referee Sian Massey‑Ellis announces her retirement from officiating to take up a position with the Football Association.

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The Global Story: Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?
Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’

Which PM punched John Simpson?
Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

With great power comes great responsibility
Before you go to the cinema, refresh your memory of Peter Parker's greatest challenge yet

Man City reject Barcelona's Rodri bid & in talks for Bouaddi
Manchester City are open to selling midfielder Rodri but would demand more than £60m for the Spain captain.

Emotional Guimaraes wanted to join Arsenal - Wilson
Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club did not plan to sell Bruno Guimaraes, but their "very emotional" captain wanted to join Arsenal.

Norway call on Infantino to resign but two countries back Fifa president
The Norwegian Football Federation calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign after he attempted to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

England forward Toney charged with assault
Ivan Toney, who was part of England's World Cup squad this summer, is charged with assault following an incident last December.

Assistant referee Massey-Ellis retires to take FA role
Assistant referee Sian Massey‑Ellis announces her retirement from officiating to take up a position with the Football Association.

Sullivan expected to ignore safety advice and attend West Ham game
David Sullivan is expected to attend Saturday's EFL Cup first-round tie against Portsmouth despite being advised to stay away from home matches at the London Stadium.

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Argentina and Mexico join Africa in backing FIFA’s Infantino: What to know
How does FIFA presidency stand? Norway wants resignation, but Argentina and Mexico join Africa in Gianni Infantino camp.

First school for robots opens in China
"Our main goal is to empower robots' brains." China has launched its first robot school.

Cricket’s Shakib, an Hasina ally, will face trial in Bangladesh if secure
Sheikh ⁠Hasina ally Shakib Al Hasan will face Bangladesh trial if safety assured, with Cricket World Cup return eyed.

Northern Ethiopia’s shifting alliances explained
The TPLF, Fano militias and Eritrea are redrawing the battle lines in Ethiopia’s north.

Trump says war ‘can’t go much longer’ – what’s the latest on talks?
Reports suggest that Tehran is discussing a bill barring US and Israeli vessels from passing the Strait of Hormuz.

Houthi attacks on gov’t forces hint that a major battle in Yemen is brewing
Houthis' expansion of cross-border attacks means an even bloodier war may be imminent, analysts say.

Saudi ⁠Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil
The agreement states that an ⁠attack on any one of the ⁠three countries is an ⁠attack against them all, Pakistan says.

Why Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran
University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape explains why US President Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran.

Houthi strikes in Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know
Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.

Central Europe sees record temperatures as heatwave continues
Record-breaking temperatures in Slovakia and Austria as Italy places all of its 27 major cities on highest heat alert.

Saudi Pro League’s England international Toney charged with assault
Ivan Toney charged for an assault that allegedly ​took place on December 6 last year in United Kingdom.

‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission
The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts.

Several killed after student opens fire inside Thailand school
At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a student opened fire inside a school in Thailand.

The other classroom: Returning to sacred knowledge
Why doctors, lawyers and other professionals are turning to Darul Qasim in Chicago to rediscover Islamic scholarship.

Africa backs Infantino as CAF unanimously votes in FIFA president’s favour
CAF president Patrice Motsepe calls for good governance, as Africa throws weight behind FIFA's Gianni Infantino.

Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery
A viral video shows medical staff protecting a patient as an earthquake struck Japan during surgery.

‘Still searching for truth’: Daughter of Sikh activist killed 30 years ago
India activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's daughter Navkiran talks about slain father's legacy, which inspired a recent film.

Bodies of climbers killed in avalanche retrieved from Broad Peak
A search team has retrieved the remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and several members of his team.

Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports
Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.

Record-high heat soars through South Korea
A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.

Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.

At least five killed in Thailand school shooting, police say
Authorities say suspected gunman shot and ⁠killed his grandparents ​at their home before opening fire at the school.

Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary
Trump's endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said 'Muslims don't belong in American society'.

AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time
US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.

More than one million affected by floods in India’s Assam state
Thousands of people in India have been displaced since July after monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.

Global Times

China's defense ministry vows firm countermeasures against Philippine provocations over Huangyan Dao
China's Ministry of National Defense on Friday urged the Philippine side to immediately stop its illegitimate acts violating China's territorial ...

Eight major polysilicon producers in China pledge to avoid below-cost sales amid 'anti-involution' push
Eight Chinese leading polysilicon producers have issued public pledges to stop selling solar products below a cost benchmark, in a ...

China, India hold meeting on border affairs, pledge to jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in border areas
China and India held the 36th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on China-India Border Affairs (WMCC) ...

Unitree's Wang Xingxing says robot firm will explore broader range of product forms, models amid IPO push
Chinese robot company Unitree Robotics held an online investor meeting on Friday for its initial public offering (IPO) on the ...

The US wants 'domestic substitution' too? Better carefully make three calculations first: Global Times editorial

Any 'escape route' for 'Taiwan independence' is a dead end
Global Times

GT Voice: US ban on metal waste exports isn't 'shortcut' to supply security
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Twin AI satellites fast-track China's global space partnerships
A burst of flame lit the morning sky over waters off Haiyang in east China's Shandong Province on Wednesday as a Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket lifted off, drawing cheers from viewing sites along the coast.

Typhoon Dolphin expected to make landfall between Zhejiang and Fujian; meteorologist calls it exceptionally rare as it formed near International Date Line
Wayward SpaceX rocket slams into moon, reignites debate over space debris management amid lunar exploration boom

Wayward SpaceX rocket slams into moon, reignites debate over space debris management amid lunar exploration boom
Typhoon Dolphin expected to make landfall between Zhejiang and Fujian; meteorologist calls it exceptionally rare as it formed near International Date Line

Beijing commercial rockets race toward reusable future with maiden flights looming
A large number of new-generation commercial rockets developed in Beijing are moving closer to maiden flights, scheduled as early as within this year, as private aerospace companies accelerate their efforts ... Chinese scientists complete comprehensive geological map of the moon Using the latest data from the Chang'e lunar exploration program and other lunar exploration efforts, Chinese scientists have completed a 1:5,000,000 geological map of the entire moon, for the first ... Former deputy head of China's defense technology agency sentenced to 10 years in first-instance trial for accepting bribes Former deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense Zhang Jianhua was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the first-instance trial for accepting ...

Chinese scientists complete comprehensive geological map of the moon
Beijing commercial rockets race toward reusable future with maiden flights looming A large number of new-generation commercial rockets developed in Beijing are moving closer to maiden flights, scheduled as early as within this year, as private aerospace companies accelerate their efforts ... Using the latest data from the Chang'e lunar exploration program and other lunar exploration efforts, Chinese scientists have completed a 1:5,000,000 geological map of the entire moon, for the first ... Former deputy head of China's defense technology agency sentenced to 10 years in first-instance trial for accepting bribes Former deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense Zhang Jianhua was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the first-instance trial for accepting ...

Former deputy head of China's defense technology agency sentenced to 10 years in first-instance trial for accepting bribes
Beijing commercial rockets race toward reusable future with maiden flights looming A large number of new-generation commercial rockets developed in Beijing are moving closer to maiden flights, scheduled as early as within this year, as private aerospace companies accelerate their efforts ... Chinese scientists complete comprehensive geological map of the moon Using the latest data from the Chang'e lunar exploration program and other lunar exploration efforts, Chinese scientists have completed a 1:5,000,000 geological map of the entire moon, for the first ... Former deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense Zhang Jianhua was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the first-instance trial for accepting ...

'US-style substitution' risks becoming 'self-made trap' as trade barriers raise costs for labs, manufacturers and consumers: Chinese experts
Chinese photonic quantum computing firm TuringQ kicks off IPO push as hard-tech companies flock to public markets

Chinese photonic quantum computing firm TuringQ kicks off IPO push as hard-tech companies flock to public markets
'US-style substitution' risks becoming 'self-made trap' as trade barriers raise costs for labs, manufacturers and consumers: Chinese experts

Test run begins on China's northernmost high-speed railway
A high-speed railway traversing a permafrost zone in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province entered trial operation on Thursday, bringing the country's northernmost bullet-train line one step closer to official service.

China's world-first 16mW tension-leg floating wind platform begins operation, built to withstand Category-17 typhoons
The world's first 16-megawatt tension-leg platform (TLP) floating wind power facility, Haiyou Anlan, was connected to the Lufeng oilfield power grid on Thursday and began supplying green electricity directly to ... China set to overtake US to be global leader in travel, tourism investment in next decade: report China has the world's second-largest travel and tourism investment pipeline and is set to overtake the US in the next coming decade, with investment forecast to reach $402 billion by ... China and India face considerable scope for cooperation in the field of AI: Indian venture capital veteran China and India have considerable scope for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), as their AI capabilities are complementary in many respects, a senior Indian expert told the ...

China set to overtake US to be global leader in travel, tourism investment in next decade: report
China's world-first 16mW tension-leg floating wind platform begins operation, built to withstand Category-17 typhoons The world's first 16-megawatt tension-leg platform (TLP) floating wind power facility, Haiyou Anlan, was connected to the Lufeng oilfield power grid on Thursday and began supplying green electricity directly to ... China has the world's second-largest travel and tourism investment pipeline and is set to overtake the US in the next coming decade, with investment forecast to reach $402 billion by ... China and India face considerable scope for cooperation in the field of AI: Indian venture capital veteran China and India have considerable scope for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), as their AI capabilities are complementary in many respects, a senior Indian expert told the ...

China and India face considerable scope for cooperation in the field of AI: Indian venture capital veteran
China's world-first 16mW tension-leg floating wind platform begins operation, built to withstand Category-17 typhoons The world's first 16-megawatt tension-leg platform (TLP) floating wind power facility, Haiyou Anlan, was connected to the Lufeng oilfield power grid on Thursday and began supplying green electricity directly to ... China set to overtake US to be global leader in travel, tourism investment in next decade: report China has the world's second-largest travel and tourism investment pipeline and is set to overtake the US in the next coming decade, with investment forecast to reach $402 billion by ... China and India have considerable scope for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), as their AI capabilities are complementary in many respects, a senior Indian expert told the ...

Awarding ceremony of 5th China-Brazil film festival held in Rio de Janeiro
The 5th China-Brazil film festival held its awarding ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. As part of the events held during the 2026 China-Brazil Cultural Year, the film festival ... Fashion show featuring traditional ethnic costumes held in Sichuan, SW China Models dressed in traditional ethnic costumes walk amid a rice field during a fashion show at Qietuo Village in Yuexi County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, ... 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture kicks off in Chaoyang, China's Liaoning A cooperation agreement on archaeological research into Hongshan culture is signed during the 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture in Chaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 5, 2026. Themed on ...

Fashion show featuring traditional ethnic costumes held in Sichuan, SW China
Awarding ceremony of 5th China-Brazil film festival held in Rio de Janeiro The 5th China-Brazil film festival held its awarding ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. As part of the events held during the 2026 China-Brazil Cultural Year, the film festival ... Models dressed in traditional ethnic costumes walk amid a rice field during a fashion show at Qietuo Village in Yuexi County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, ... 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture kicks off in Chaoyang, China's Liaoning A cooperation agreement on archaeological research into Hongshan culture is signed during the 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture in Chaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 5, 2026. Themed on ...

2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture kicks off in Chaoyang, China's Liaoning
Awarding ceremony of 5th China-Brazil film festival held in Rio de Janeiro The 5th China-Brazil film festival held its awarding ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. As part of the events held during the 2026 China-Brazil Cultural Year, the film festival ... Fashion show featuring traditional ethnic costumes held in Sichuan, SW China Models dressed in traditional ethnic costumes walk amid a rice field during a fashion show at Qietuo Village in Yuexi County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, ... A cooperation agreement on archaeological research into Hongshan culture is signed during the 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture in Chaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 5, 2026. Themed on ...

"Furnace city" emerges as "coolcation" magnet for global travelers
Despite outdoor temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Australian tourist Roy Rostand was enjoying hotpot at a restaurant without air conditioning, apparently feeling no discomfort from the summer heat. The answer to his comfort lies in the restaurant's unlikely location. This ...

Rise of AI performers triggers concerns about human actors
2 sentenced in China's first criminal case over leaks of unreleased Genshin Impact and miHoYo game content

2 sentenced in China's first criminal case over leaks of unreleased Genshin Impact and miHoYo game content
Rise of AI performers triggers concerns about human actors

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Жители двух многоэтажных домов на улице Ахмата Кадырова в Махачкале вечером 6 августа перекрыли проезжую часть, протестуя против ежедневных отключений электричества. Свет в квартиры вернули уже после начала акции, пишет "Кавказский узел" со ссылкой на горожан. В домах №44 и 46 электричество отключают каждый день без объяснения причин, а в дежурной службе "Дагэнерго" такие отключения называют аварийными, сообщил сайту житель улицы Ахмед: "С чем связано такое ежедневное отключение, никто не...

Партия "Родина" потребовала снять "Яблоко" с выборов в Госдуму
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Wildberries включила в страхование риски атак дронов
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Избирательная комиссия Чечни зарегистрировала Рамзана Кадырова кандидатом на должность главы республики, сообщается в телеграм-канале ведомства. Кадыров руководит Чечней с 2007 года и идет на прямые выборы в третий раз. При этом в регионе фактически нет независимого наблюдения, а сами члены комиссий рассказывали, что явку обеспечивают бюджетниками, военными и активистами провластных организаций. Кадырова выдвинуло чеченское отделение "Единой России". Помимо него, на эту должность выдвинуты...

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Africanews

Spanish enclave of Ceuta still reeling from mass influx of migrants
Although most of about 80,000 people who swarmed into the tiny North African territory have gone back, it is estimated that 3,000 to 5,000 remain.

Senegal jails three TikTok influencers over posts criticising president Faye
A Senegalese court has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison for posts that allegedly insulted President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

Lightweight bamboo wheelchairs helping Kenyan children with disabilities
The aim being to ensure that every wheelchair is perfectly fitted to the needs and challenges of each child that requires one.

Meta hit with record $942 million penalty over child safety failures
Meta has been ordered to pay a record $942 million after a US judge ruled the company failed to protect children from harm on its social media platforms.

Ivory Coast cocoa buyout completed, authorities say
Ivory Coast’s cocoa buyout operation has been completed, the country’s Coffee-Cocoa Council said in a statement on Thursday.

Reports that Morocco ready to cooperate on return of minors from Ceuta
Moroccan state media says Rabat will work with the EU to identify the children with a view to “their return to their homeland”.

Ugandan MPs vote to deploy soldiers to Gaza peacekeeping force
Uganda’s Parliament passed a motion on Thursday supporting President Museveni's decision to deploy soldiers to the Gaza Strip.

FIFA chief gets backing from African fooball for his re-election bid
The Confederation of African Football "unanimously reconfirmed" backing for embattled Gianni Infantino, thanking him for supporting the sport on the continent.

DRC: Fear of catching Ebola sees use of hospital health services drop
UNICEF says the use of essential services has dropped by 42 per cent in the primary outbreak hotspots in the east of the country.

South African ballet competition inspires a new generation of young dancers
Organizers say the competition continues to broaden access to ballet, helping develop a more diverse generation of performers while raising South Africa's profile on the international stage.

DR Congo's case against Rwanda moves ahead as World Court sets timetable
The International Court of Justice has set the timetable for the Democratic Republic of Congo's case accusing Rwanda of violating international law. Kinshasa must file its arguments by October 2027, with Kigali's response due in December 2028.

Talon returns to frontline politics as Benin's first Senate president
Former Benin president Patrice Talon has been elected the country's first Senate president, months after leaving office. The new upper chamber, created under a constitutional reform, places Talon at the helm of a key institution despite stepping down after two presidential terms.

Congo isolates 200 river boat passengers as Ebola response intensifies
The Democratic Republic of Congo has tested and isolated about 200 passengers from a river boat intercepted in Kinshasa after a traveller died of suspected Ebola. Africa CDC says the move is aimed at containing the outbreak as authorities weigh broader vaccination efforts.

Ghana opposition protests over claims of ‘democracy under attack’
Ghana’s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has staged protests accusing the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of undermining democracy, restricting free speech and targeting political opponents.

Haiti pushes ahead with elections despite gang violence
Haiti has expanded voter registration as the government presses ahead with long-delayed elections despite worsening gang violence. While Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says the state is fully mobilised, many voters fear insecurity could undermine the credibility of the ballot.

Missing persons office opens in Ceuta as families search for migrants after border surge
The surge saw around 72,000 migrants enter Ceuta in recent days, though authorities say all but a few thousand have since returned to Morocco.

Mass prison escape as armed clashes rock western Libya
A mass prison escape unfolded in western Libya after inmates fled a jail amid fierce clashes between rival armed groups. The violence killed at least three civilians, damaged property and heightened security concerns in the country's volatile western region.

South African factories hit by migrant worker exodus
Employers say many of the departing workers had valuable sewing skills that are hard to replace quickly, while locals are often unwilling to take the low-paying jobs.

Who controls Africa's digital voice? ( Africanews Debates)
As internet access surges across the continent, rights advocates warn that laws meant to combat cybercrime are increasingly being used to police political speech, raising fresh questions over where Africa should draw the line between security and freedom of expression.

Decoding Nigeria’s crypto shift and transforming diaspora cash into capital {Business Africa}
Nigeria’s new Virtual Asset Council could reshape Africa’s digital economy and transform cross-border payments and how Africa’s $100 billion diaspora remittances could move from family support to long-term investment.

Women in El-Obeid testify to rape during Sudan conflict
Displaced women living in a camp in El-Obeid, in North Kordofan, say they were raped by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) members in front of their children before fleeing.

Rising lakes in Kenya force communities to flee as wildlife encounters increase
The expanding lakes have also increased encounters between people and wildlife. Crocodiles and hippos are now appearing closer to homes and communities as their natural habitats disappear.

Frontline Ebola workers in DR Congo threaten to quit over unpaid salaries
Frontline health workers battling the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo say they are risking their lives without receiving the salaries they were promised, prompting strikes and fears that staff shortages could undermine efforts to contain one of the country's worst outbreaks.

Real Madrid agree deal worth up to €140m for Yan Diomande
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DR Congo: Government bans export of copper and cobalt concentrates
The decision is part of a move to increase local processing and hike revenue from the country's mineral wealth.

Colo-Colo fans give World Cup hero Vozinha a hero’s welcome
Colo-Colo, who currently lead the Chilean Primera División by 12 points, could hand Vozinha his debut as early as Sunday away to Unión La Calera.

Concern mounts in Cameroon over Biya’s prolonged absence
Paul Biya has been out of public view for 58 days, but for some residents like Mr. Njoya, who is trying to remain reassured, the silence does not pose a major threat to the country.

Spain's Ceuta appeals for urgent aid with unaccompanied migrant minors
Local officials are calling on the government to transfer the 1,100 children to mainland Spain.

Ebola crisis deepens in DR Congo as cases surge in hotspots
This outbreak, caused by the **Bundibugyo virus**, has become the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded and the fastest-spreading in Congo’s history.

FIFA backs embattled president Infantino following crisis meeting
FIFA also apologised to its member associations for mistakes made over the now-shelved proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.

Uganda football star David Owori killed in suspected robbery
Uganda is mourning the death of one of its national football players David Owori, who died after being attacked during an alleged robbery near his home in Kampala. The case has reignited concerns over violent crime in the East African country.

Nigeria: More than 300 kidnapping victims rescued in major operation
The presidency said 163 of them were abducted from Kwara State, while the 145 others were taken from Niger State.

Canal+ to broadcast Europe's top football club games to Sub-Saharan Africa
The French television giant has acquired exclusive rights to the matches in all languages from mid-2027 to 2031.

Middle East: Hundreds of ships remain stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Hundreds of vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and Oman moved closer to an agreement that could ease strain on the global economy.

South Africa: Government pushes for continent-wide talks on migration
As anti-immigration demonstrations have driven many migrants to leave South Africa, the country's government is pressing for continent-wide discussions.

Kenya: Recent elephant deaths thought to be linked to pesticides
There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides.

Cameroon: President Biya changes communication strategy during Geneva stay
It comes as Biya's absence from Cameroon since 7 June 2026 has fuelled debate over what the opposition is describing as a power vacuum.

WFP warns powerful El Niño could push millions into hunger
The World Food Programme is warning that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by the end of next year, bringing the global total to 274 million.

Turkey: Mo Salah touches down ahead of expected move to Trabzonspor
Wearing Trabzonspor’s blue and burgundy kit, Mo Salah arrived at Istanbul airport on Wednesday ahead of his expected move to the Turkish Super Lig side.

Guinea: President Doumbouya takes family holiday to Greece
It’s been described by the Guinean presidency as the country’s first officially announced annual leave by a sitting head of state.

Long-stalled DR Congo prisoner swap gains momentum
A key step in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's fragile peace process could finally be underway, as a long-delayed prisoner exchange between the government and the AFC/M23 rebel group edges closer.

Invasive mosquito sparks malaria fears across Africa
A fast-spreading invasive mosquito is raising alarm across Africa, as scientists warn it could fuel a resurgence of malaria in major cities.

Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha begins new chapter at Colo-Colo
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been unveiled by Chilean giants Colo-Colo after completing his move from Portuguese side Chaves, saying the transfer marks the greatest moment of his club career following his standout performances at the FIFA World Cup.

Ceuta on edge and trying to recover after deadly mass migrant crossings
Calm is slowly returning to Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta after around 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco in just days. Spanish officials say most have now returned, but thousands remain, hoping to find work as residents continue to voice concerns over illegal migration.

DRC: Africa CDC sounds alarm as Congo Ebola outbreak turns deadliest yet
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spiralling out of control, with more than 1,700 deaths recorded in just 14 weeks and contact tracing failing to contain the virus.

Pressure mounts on FIFA President Gianni Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure after abandoning a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment.

Nigeria's Tinubu approves up to 80% pay rise for soldiers
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, benefiting about 250,000 personnel as the government seeks to boost troop morale amid persistent insurgency, banditry and kidnapping.

Cape Verde's Bubista joins Morocco's RS Berkane after World Cup success
Cape Verde coach Bubista has left the national team after guiding the island nation to a remarkable World Cup debut, signing a two-year contract with Moroccan club RS Berkane as he embarks on the next chapter of his coaching career.

WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
Two potential treatments are being tested on confirmed Ebola patients in Ituri

EU ministers condemn foreign 'information interference' in Ceuta crisis
French interior minister Laurent Nuñez said all member states had expressed solidarity with Spain and that the interference was trying 'to sow division among' them.