Watch: Were the RAF Fairford arrests 'pure luck'?
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences after a major incident was declared at an airbase in the west of England.
UK diesel price hits all-time high, RAC says
The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar.
Thousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new cameras
Illegal registration plates are far too easy to get hold of and are putting the public at risk, BBC is told.
Police block Protestant Orange Order from controversial parade route
They had been unable to make the permitted parade on Sunday morning because protesters had gathered on the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road.
Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt
A 10-year-old child and two 30-year-old women were on board the boat - which was carrying 105 people.
Worker at care home investigated by BBC struck off for threatening elderly man
Amina Sani, who is Nigerian, was found to have threatened the 81-year-old with police and threatened to hit him.
Felled Sycamore Gap stump has 'encouraging' growth
A thick layer of growth surrounds the stump three years after the landmark was illegally felled.
Lithium-ion battery caused fire that killed mum and 3 children
Elisha Brabin, 36, and three of her children, died after a blaze at their home in Bootle, Merseyside.
British chess prodigy, 11, becomes youngest woman grandmaster
The 11-year-old has broken another chess record after a remarkable performance representing England.
Watch: BBC team takes cover as Houthi drone spotted on Yemen front-line
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.
Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.
Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge
Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.
You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it
Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.
How to find your perfect pillow - according to an expert
Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.
Trump-Xi summit: What wasn't said might matter the most
The most revealing thing about the summit in Washington may be what the two leaders did not say - and what we still don't know.
Orange Order march row goes to heart of ongoing divisions in Northern Ireland
The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.
New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
Sir Andrew Dilnot, who proposed reforms 15 years ago, says the cost of such a scheme would be "very substantial".
Watch: Madonna and Taylor Swift win big at the MTV VMAs
Taylor Swift, Madonna, and LISA were among the big winners at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday evening in downtown Los Angeles.
Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit
Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.
Judge imposes £100,000 bail condition on Rwanda genocide accused
Brown is accused of "killing, directing or encouraging" the deaths of members of the Tutsi ethnic group in Rwanda. He denies wrongdoing.
British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, dies aged 40
His death was confirmed just a day after he participated in an AEW match in Chicago.
Angela Scanlon takes over Sara Cox's drivetime slot on Radio 2
The station also announces a new presenter for its country show after Bob Harris's departure.
Avanti West Coast train services to be nationalised from March
The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.
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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.
The four 'what next?' scenarios for Premier League after Man City ruling
It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the 115 charges levelled against Manchester City. Here's what it means.
Man City rule breaches not my concern - Mancini
Roberto Mancini says an alleged "double contract" during his time as Manchester City manager is "not my concern".
Konsa and O'Reilly doubts to face Czech Republic
Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly are both doubts to play in England's Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night.
Norris apologises to Colapinto for ban comments
World champion Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto for saying the Argentine should be banned for causing an accident at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
A 31-year wait for success - but can Everton fans still celebrate?
Is supporting Everton a life of misery, or are there still reasons to celebrate? Chief football writer Phil McNulty seeks the answer.
FAI investigates alleged racist abuse of Idah
The FAI is amassing high-quality footage of the alleged incident with the aim of presenting evidence to Uefa.
Comebacks, fly-hacks and cornrows - Prem talking points
Old names, new looks and some stunning scores marked the return of the Prem for another season.
Heavy rain triggers landslide in Nepal’s Mustang District
Part of a mountain collapsed into a river in Nepal’s Mustang region, after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides
Thai police arrest jet skier after joyride through flooded Bangkok streets
Thai police arrest jet skier after joyride through flooded Bangkok streets
Police clash with protesters over mosque demolitions in India
Police clash with protesters over mosque demolitions in India
Why South Korea is demanding an apology from Ukraine over North Korean PoWs
Seoul says Kyiv agreed to a nondisclosure agreement over the prisoners but broke it.
Child among three killed off French coast in Channel crossing attempt
France's maritime police said they received a distress call from an inflatable dinghy carrying 105 people.
Africa is not responsible for climate crisis: Activist Vanessa Nakate
Climate activist Vanessa Nakate says she is determined to raise awareness of how global warming is affecting Africa.
Israeli fans direct monkey chants and military slogans at Ireland’s players
Israeli fans directed monkey chants at Ireland's Adam Idah, who scored a goal in his team's 3-0 Nations League win.
Fighting between rival forces in Somalia’s Baidoa
There are reports of casualties in Baidoa where forces have launched attacks, triggering fighting with federal troops.
Indian university suspends classes amid violent protests over alleged rape
Lovely University suspends classes for 10 days due to campus unrest over rape allegations denied by officials.
Israeli football fans chant military slogans after defeat to Ireland
Israeli football fans chant military slogans after defeat to Ireland
Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages
Sudan army denies backing Tigray fighters, says rival paramilitary RSF receiving support from within Ethiopia.
Palestinians denounce Israeli minister Ben-Gvir’s threats against prisoner
Footage of national security minister taunting Hassan Salama in his cell draws sharp condemnation from Palestinians.
Al Jazeera reports from near front line in Ethiopia’s Afar region
Al Jazeera reports from Ethiopia’s Afar region, where fighting has spread amid efforts to oust PM Abiy Ahmed.
Oil prices surge after Trump rejects Iran’s plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rises more than 3 percent to top $107 a barrel as Washington dismisses Tehran's proposal to end war.
Azeez Al-Shaair honours slain Palestinian sisters despite NFL sanctions
The Houston Texans linebacker wore eye black with the names of slain sisters Lana, 12, and Bana, eight.
Mapping Israel’s 300 checkpoints: Where they are and how they work
Israel has shut occupied West Bank crossings for a week, further restricting Palestinian movement and holy site access.
Police probe ‘terror’ incident near RAF base used in Iran war: What we know
Five men were arrested on suspicion of the 'preparation of a terrorist act' near RAF Fairford, a base used by the US.
Iran’s children return to school under the shadow of war
Iranian children have missed schooling due to the US war.
France’s far-right National Rally gains ground in Senate vote
The vote marks the first time the far-right party gained enough seats to form its own caucus.
Belgium vs France – Nations League: Team line-ups, head-to-head, Mbappe
Two-time world champions France travel to Belgium for Monday's Nations League clash without captain Kylian Mbappe.
Rescuers search for 12 missing after Nepal avalanche kills two
Rescue teams resume search for missing people after avalanche on Himlung Himal killed two people during severe weather.
US, China list goods recommended for tariff cuts following Trump-Xi summit
Washington and Beijing announce details of agreement to reduce tariffs on $60bn of trade.
Serbia’s snap election: Can Vucic outmanoeuvre the student revolt?
The country's early parliamentary elections won’t end its crisis or defuse Vucic’s troubles, analysts say.
Virat Kohli passes 15,000 ODI runs as India beat West Indies
Kohli remained not out on 139 off 88 balls as the hosts romped to an eight-wicket win in their first ODI of the series.
‘Still a lockdown’: Deadly floods hit Nepal tourism as peak season begins
As Himalayan nation recovers from devastating floods, a million people dependent on tourism struggle to make ends meet.
Xi stresses advancing Peaceful China Initiative to safeguard Chinese modernization
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to advance the Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level to ensure steady ...
China always participates in global AI governance with constructive, responsible attitude, Chinese FM says on China-US AI Dialogue
China has always participated in global artificial intelligence (AI) governance with a constructive and responsible attitude and has steadily contributed ...
China's deep‑sea drilling capacity hits 5,000‑meter level, becoming the world's third to retrieve deep-ocean hard‑rock samples
China's Mengxiang (Dream) ocean drilling vessel has set a national record in deep-sea drilling, elevating its capability to the 5,000-meter ...
China opens four high-speed rail lines, expanding national network
China, home to the world's largest high-speed rail network, opened four major high-speed railway sections to traffic on Monday, improving ...
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Virtual currencies not a legal 'safe haven' for criminal activities: China's Ministry of State Security
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned on Monday that cryptocurrencies circulating online are not beyond the reach of the law and their perceived “anonymity” is merely an illusion, adding that the risks they pose should not be overlooked.
China's northernmost high-speed railway begins service Monday
Pair of Chinese giant pandas arrives in US city Atlanta
Pair of Chinese giant pandas arrives in US city Atlanta
China's northernmost high-speed railway begins service Monday
American vlogger experiences vibrant life in E China
Ryan Norman learns to pick tea leaves at a tea culture and tourism park in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 24, 2026. Ryan Norman, from the ... US scholar devotes to interdisciplinary and popular science education in Chongqing Francis Stonier and his colleagues walk in front of the People's Great Hall of Chongqing in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 19, 2026. Since arriving in Chongqing ... Closing ceremony of 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai Photo taken on Sept. 27, 2026 shows the awarding ceremony held during the closing ceremony of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, east China. The 48th WorldSkills Competition closed on ...
US scholar devotes to interdisciplinary and popular science education in Chongqing
American vlogger experiences vibrant life in E China Ryan Norman learns to pick tea leaves at a tea culture and tourism park in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 24, 2026. Ryan Norman, from the ... Francis Stonier and his colleagues walk in front of the People's Great Hall of Chongqing in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 19, 2026. Since arriving in Chongqing ... Closing ceremony of 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai Photo taken on Sept. 27, 2026 shows the awarding ceremony held during the closing ceremony of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, east China. The 48th WorldSkills Competition closed on ...
Closing ceremony of 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai
American vlogger experiences vibrant life in E China Ryan Norman learns to pick tea leaves at a tea culture and tourism park in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 24, 2026. Ryan Norman, from the ... US scholar devotes to interdisciplinary and popular science education in Chongqing Francis Stonier and his colleagues walk in front of the People's Great Hall of Chongqing in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 19, 2026. Since arriving in Chongqing ... Photo taken on Sept. 27, 2026 shows the awarding ceremony held during the closing ceremony of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, east China. The 48th WorldSkills Competition closed on ...
Chancay-Shanghai route logs 170 voyages from Jan-Aug, cargo volume up 13.7%
North China's Shanxi Province confirms deep coalbed methane reserve, exceeding 100 billion cubic meters of 'unconventional gas'
North China's Shanxi Province confirms deep coalbed methane reserve, exceeding 100 billion cubic meters of 'unconventional gas'
Chancay-Shanghai route logs 170 voyages from Jan-Aug, cargo volume up 13.7%
China to review applications by foreign financial institutions, including US firms, to expand in China
China will review and approve, in accordance with laws and regulations, applications by financial services institutions from various countries, including US-funded institutions, to conduct business and establish branches in China, as part of the positive outcomes reached by the Chinese and US economic and trade teams during their ...
AI products move closer to real-life needs at Hangzhou expo as demand reshapes wearables, robots and specialized applications
At this year's Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, some of the most revealing artificial intelligence (AI) products were not necessarily the biggest or the flashiest. One helped scholars trace ... China to build 1st dedicated commercial satellite for space breeding China's space-based breeding is moving beyond the "carpooling" era, as Northwest China's Shaanxi Province recently announced to build a lab for space biological mutation and start developing the country's first ... Chongqing's dual-pylon road-rail bridge completes main span over Yangtze River, poised to set four world records The road section of the Shituo Yangtze River Bridge, a key project on the Chongqing-Wanzhou high-speed railway, closed its main span on Saturday in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Once completed, ...
China to build 1st dedicated commercial satellite for space breeding
AI products move closer to real-life needs at Hangzhou expo as demand reshapes wearables, robots and specialized applications At this year's Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, some of the most revealing artificial intelligence (AI) products were not necessarily the biggest or the flashiest. One helped scholars trace ... China's space-based breeding is moving beyond the "carpooling" era, as Northwest China's Shaanxi Province recently announced to build a lab for space biological mutation and start developing the country's first ... Chongqing's dual-pylon road-rail bridge completes main span over Yangtze River, poised to set four world records The road section of the Shituo Yangtze River Bridge, a key project on the Chongqing-Wanzhou high-speed railway, closed its main span on Saturday in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Once completed, ...
Chongqing's dual-pylon road-rail bridge completes main span over Yangtze River, poised to set four world records
AI products move closer to real-life needs at Hangzhou expo as demand reshapes wearables, robots and specialized applications At this year's Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, some of the most revealing artificial intelligence (AI) products were not necessarily the biggest or the flashiest. One helped scholars trace ... China to build 1st dedicated commercial satellite for space breeding China's space-based breeding is moving beyond the "carpooling" era, as Northwest China's Shaanxi Province recently announced to build a lab for space biological mutation and start developing the country's first ... The road section of the Shituo Yangtze River Bridge, a key project on the Chongqing-Wanzhou high-speed railway, closed its main span on Saturday in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Once completed, ...
Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements
Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ... Tourists visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on World Tourism Day in Cairo Tourists view exhibits at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on the occasion of World Tourism Day in Cairo, Egypt, on Sept. 27, 2026. Where wild boar came from: Chinese-led study traces its roots A Chinese-led international research team has shed new light on the origin of wild boar, the ancestors of domestic pigs, finding that modern wild boar arose from tropical mainland Asia ...
Tourists visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on World Tourism Day in Cairo
Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ... Tourists view exhibits at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on the occasion of World Tourism Day in Cairo, Egypt, on Sept. 27, 2026. Where wild boar came from: Chinese-led study traces its roots A Chinese-led international research team has shed new light on the origin of wild boar, the ancestors of domestic pigs, finding that modern wild boar arose from tropical mainland Asia ...
Where wild boar came from: Chinese-led study traces its roots
Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ... Tourists visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on World Tourism Day in Cairo Tourists view exhibits at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on the occasion of World Tourism Day in Cairo, Egypt, on Sept. 27, 2026. A Chinese-led international research team has shed new light on the origin of wild boar, the ancestors of domestic pigs, finding that modern wild boar arose from tropical mainland Asia ...
GT interview with Wang Shun: 32-year-old swimmer closes fifth Asian Games with no regrets
At 32, Wang Shun knows that the next breakthrough in his swimming career may not come from doing of what he has already been doing for years, but from finding the remaining 5 percent that he has yet to explore.
First Copenhagen China Festival brings Mid-Autumn charm to Danish capital
Mid-Autumn Festival holiday box office surpasses $40 million
Mid-Autumn Festival holiday box office surpasses $40 million
First Copenhagen China Festival brings Mid-Autumn charm to Danish capital
ЕС ввёл санкции против судей, снявших "Яблоко" с выборов
И против судьи, приговорившей Льва Шлосберга к 11 годам колонии
Российский БПЛА попал в здание Национальной академии наук Украины в Киеве
Есть погибшие и пострадавшие
ЕС ввёл санкции против главы Татарстана из-за вывоза украинских детей
Всего в новый список вошли 10 человек и 17 организаций
Правозащитники сообщили об избиении политолога Кынева при задержании
У него диагностировали два перелома берцовой кости
В Брянской области после атаки беспилотников обрушилась часть моста
10 вагонов сошли с железнодорожных путей
Издательство Individuum объявило о закрытии после 11 лет работы
Ранее трое сотрудников Individuum и Popcorn Books получили условные сроки по делу об экстремизме
Генерал Лапин станет вице-премьером Татарстана
Украина приговорила его к пожизненному сроку
Сеул потребовал от Киева извинений за раскрытие данных о пленных
Украину обвинили в нарушении договоренностей о конфиденциальности
ФСБ возбудило дело о терроризме против живущей в Лондоне модели
Ксения Максимова – создательница антивоенной организации
Россия ударила по дому в Харькове, пострадали более 20 человек
Среди раненых есть дети
На Кубани после атаки дронов горит нефтебаза "Эдельвейс-95"
На нефтебазе можно хранить до 4500 кубометров топлива
Президент Сербии Александр Вучич объявил об отставке
Он будет баллотироваться на пост премьер-министра на предстоящих выборах
Украина дронами доставила продукты в оккупированные Олешки – ОВА
Город выживает в минной блокаде без еды, газа и электричества
В Тульской области деньги для сирот направили на выплаты военным
Речь идёт о сумме в 54 миллиона рублей
На лауреата "Оскара" Павла Таланкина составлены два протокола
О неисполнении обязанностей "иноагента" и о сотрудничестве с "нежелательной организацией"
Активистка "Яблока" заявила, что на неё напали участники войны
Это произошло в Москве
Россия построила гигантский бункер для системы "Периметр"
Об этом говорится в расследовании The Sunday Times, Danwatch и "Досье"
Швейцарские избиратели отказались сужать параметры нейтралитета
Предлагалось исключить санкции против России и сотрудничество с НАТО
Тимур Турлов из Казахстана избран президентом ФИДЕ
В последние 30 лет организацию возглавляли граждане РФ
В Черногории арестованы двое граждан России
Они были задержаны в аэропорту с 19 чемоданами, оборудованием для слежки и миллионом евро наличными
Niger seeks new investment as it tightens control over uranium sector
The uranium sector is therefore becoming a key test of Niger’s new approach to mining — balancing greater national control over strategic resources with the need for foreign capital and expertise to develop them.
Ukraine: Kharkiv apartment block hit by Russian strike, 25 injured
A Russian strike hit a nine-storey apartment block in Kharkiv early on Monday, injuring 25 people, including nine children. Emergency workers evacuated 32 residents from the damaged building, according to regional authorities.
Ebola cases in DR Congo cross 8,000 as EU, US pledge further financial support
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000, while 3,901 people have died in the current outbreak, according to government data released on Monday.
Leopards return to South Africa’s West Coast after 170 years
Conservationists say a small group of seven leopards, including two cubs, is now moving through a landscape that has changed significantly since the big cats were last seen here.
Fighting rages in northern Ethiopia, raising humanitarian concerns
Fighting in the north of Ethiopia continued to rage over the weekend, as rebels of the Tigray People's Liberation Front moved beyond Tigray. Human Rights Watch warned against a possible humanitarian crisis in an already troubled region.
São Tomé voters demand jobs and action as young people leave
As voters cast ballots in Sunday’s general election, many say they want political leaders to focus on everyday needs, from employment to better living conditions.
Bangkok streets turn to canals as days of heavy rain bring citywide flooding
Days of heavy rain have flooded Bangkok, disrupting transport and businesses, with shelters opened and officials warning water could take days to recede.
Ukraine says Russian drones kill 14, hit Kyiv and Odesa infrastructure
Ukraine reports 14 dead and 57 injured after a massive Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Odesa on 27 September, damaging schools, hospitals and key infrastructure.
Pope joins pilgrims in Lourdes candlelit rosary as 150,000 attend mass
Thousands of pilgrims filled Lourdes on Sunday evening for a candlelit procession with Pope Leo XIV, as he brought his four-day visit to France to a close.
South Africa township residents demand action after deadly shootings
The violence comes amid a wider rise in deadly mass shootings across South Africa, with residents in affected communities increasingly demanding protection as authorities confront persistent gang activity and illegal firearms.
Watch: mass Madrid protests over Maricarmen eviction and housing crisis
Protesters in Madrid have spent a second night camping in Puerta del Sol, turning the capital’s main square into a makeshift housing protest camp after the eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal, widely known as “Maricarmen”.
Nigerian foundation urges early screening in battle against childhood cancer
The Okapi Cancer Foundation made the appeal during a childhood cancer awareness walk in Abuja, aimed at promoting awareness, mobilizing public participation, and raising resources for children battling cancer and their families
South Africa: 11th woman found dead as killings raise alarm
The discovery of another woman's body in a municipality east of Johannesburg has brought the number of women found dead in the area over the past 10 weeks to 11, deepening concerns over a string of killings in a country already struggling with severe levels of violence against women.
Seven killed, dozens hurt in Saudi airstrike on Yemen market
Seven people were killed and 40 injured in a Saudi airstrike on a market in Yemen’s Taiz province, as Houthi forces advance and Saudi-led air raids intensify.
Power cuts, rubble: millions come home to find Sudan's capital unlivable
They came home to a war-ruined city determined to rebuild their lives, but a chronic lack of power, water, jobs and medicine has left many residents of Sudan's capital wishing they had stayed away
Ethiopians celebrate Meskel and call for peace amid renewed fighting
This year's celebration came as renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal troops and fighters loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front, or TPLF, raised fears of another major conflict in the country's north
Morocco: Mothers of detained GenZ protestors demand their release
The movement whose founders remain anonymous, rallied support around the failings of the public health and education systems before a government crackdown diffused it
S.African women runners arm themselves after string of killings
Before lacing up her running shoes, Nancy Masha checked the knife and pepper spray she carried to protect herself on her daily jog, a ritual born of fear after the murder of a fellow runner sent shock waves across South Africa
At least 27 people killed in two mass shootings in South Africa
Gunmen killed at least 27 people in two mass shootings in South Africa’s two largest cities, police said Sunday, in the latest violence to strike the crime-weary country
Ebola: Sharp jump in cases in North Kivu while outbreak slows in Ituri
Cases fell 26% this month in Ituri province, which has until now been the epicenter of the outbreak. But North Kivu, which neighbors Ituri, saw a worrying 73% increase over that same period
Pope Leo XIV draws 800,000 faithful to Paris before emotional Lourdes pilgrimage
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a huge outdoor Mass in Paris, then travelled to Lourdes to pray at the grotto, greet pilgrims and continue his French pilgrimage.
Guinea opposition figure and former PM Toure dies in Paris
Sidya Toure, former prime minister and a leading opposition figure in Guinea where dissenting voices and political parties have been stifled, has died at age 81, sources close to his family said
New rally in Madrid to denounce handling of the Ceuta migration crisis
The protesters were demanding the resignation of the PM Pedro Sanchez due to his handling of the Ceuta migration crisis, and were also demanding new elections
Tenth woman found dead in South Africa's string of mystery killings
South African police on Saturday found another body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months
Man City ready to fight Premier League as rivals prepare compensation claims
Liverpool along with Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur have lodged formal legal notices against Manchester City to reserve their right to seek compensation, British press reported on Saturday
Madagascar's Gen Z 'betrayed' after ushering in military govt
A year after igniting protests that forced the president from power, Madagascar's Gen Z activists say they feel betrayed by a new government they accuse of resorting to the same old tactics
Torrential rains flood towns in western Libya, PM orders rescue
Torrential rains caused severe flooding across several towns in western Libya overnight Friday, cutting electricity and running water and trapping residents in torrents of mud
Macron and Pope Leo XIV unite on AI risks and nuclear weapons
The French leader called on international oversight to ensure the most advanced systems mankind has ever created, are not controlled by a small number of powerful actors, or get used as instruments to oppress people.
UN receives just one-fifth of funds needed to prepare for El Niño crisis
The United Nations says it has received just one-fifth of the funding needed to prepare for food crises linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Grey expands African payout network as cross-border payments demand grows
The broader ambition is clear: as African consumers and businesses increasingly operate across borders, fintech companies are betting that the next stage of growth will depend less on isolated national payment systems and more on how effectively those systems can connect.
Over 55,000 Sudanese refugees fled to east Chad this year: UN
More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have crossed into eastern Chad since the start of the year, the United Nations said Friday, warning that the displacement was accelerating even as aid funding falls far short
Common and Public Enemy honoured at Black Music Action Coalition Awards
The Black Music Action Coalition honored rap artists Common and Public Enemy at their 6th annual BMAC Gala Thursday.
Trump-Xi summit: Pomp and pageantry, but few concrete breakthroughs
On AI, Trump and Xi signalled differing approaches, with Xi stressing that the technology should remain under human control.
Pix of the Day, 25 September, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 25 September, 2026 - Across the world
DRC amputee football tournament offers hope and a path to recovery
In Uvira, in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, football is also being used as a way to rebuild lives. From 23 to 25 September, amputee players from North Kivu, South Kivu and Tanganyika came together for the first national amputee football tournament.
Ukraine: Russian drone barrage on Kyiv kills teenage boy and wounds 20 residents
A 14-year-old boy was killed after a Russian drone tore into a 16-storey apartment block in Kyiv’s Pecherskyi district overnight on Friday 25 September 2026.
South Sudan: Kiir opens political dialogue ahead of December elections
Critics have questioned whether credible elections can be held in just three months, amid concerns over security, political space and the absence of a permanent constitution.
Analyst warns Ethiopia fighting could widen into regional conflict
Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia could spread beyond Tigray and destabilize the wider Horn of Africa, an International Crisis Group analyst warned
Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two
A powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday 25 September 2026, injuring at least two people. The cause remains under investigation, although a gas leak is suspected.
African-American artist’s work celebrated in travelling retrospective
Kerry James Marshall's arguably done more than any living artist to bring black figures into Western galleries
KoBold Metals uses AI to search for critical minerals in Congo
A US mining company is using artificial intelligence to search for critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
US rapper Macklemore announces “free Palestine” concerts
The announcement comes after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, following his public pro-Palestinian comments on stage
Senegal lays first criminal charges over political unrest between 2021 and 2024
The charges stem from violent demonstrations between 2021 and 2024 during former President Macky Sall's tenure, which left dozens dead and injured.
Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages
Ethiopian forces battled overnight to repel an assault by Tigray rebels in the Afar region, a humanitarian source said Friday, with reports of an internet blackout in the north of the country
France welcomes Leo XIV at Orly Airport as bells sound nationwide
Pope Leo XIV begins historic four-day visit to France with focus on Europe’s future.
Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Dangote to build $660m petroleum pipeline
The 120km link, due to operational within 18 months, will connect Damerjog port in Djibouti to a distribution facility in Dewele, Ethiopia.
Mozambique faces rising drug use as trafficking routes fuel local addiction
Hospital admissions linked to drug use rose 38 percent last year to more than 32,280, according to government figures that experts say reflect only a fraction of the problem.
Morocco election: PAM tops vote as turnout falls and Islamist PJD rebounds
But with turnout falling to its lowest level in years, the new administration will also face the challenge of rebuilding political engagement and responding to voters' concerns over jobs, public services and living costs.
Austria: Yodelling tradition goes underground in Graz
Austria's yodellers are using a Graz underground car park for its rich acoustics, bringing an Alpine tradition to an unusual urban setting.
UN delegates walk out at Netanyahu defends Israeli military action
Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed genocide claims and defended Israel's operations in Gaza, Iran, and elsewhere in the Middle East.
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