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Storm Boelo amber warnings kick in as parts of UK brace for 80mph gusts
Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland are forecast to be hit with the strongest winds from the country's second storm in as many days.

Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claims
Sources close to the duchess said she warned her father last year that he would never meet his grandchildren.

Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

Ukraine depends on Starlink - can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.

Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations in France, with protests also taking place in other European countries.

Voters in Brazil to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's son
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's imprisoned former president, is presenting a strong challenge to Lula, 80, who is seeking a fourth term in office.

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'
The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.

The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future
The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?

A shark went astray and captured Korea's heart - will she finally make it back to sea?
More than a million people flocked to Busan to catch a glimpse of the female dusky shark they called Bukangi.

Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists
The chart is full is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?

Students like new tenancy freedoms - but landlords warn of higher rents
The Renters' Rights Act gives greater flexibility to leave a tenancy but the changes have posed challenges for student landlords.

The Papers: 'Cops didn't share letter' and Burnham 'open' to EU free movement
The latest on claims agianst the father of the Duchess of Sussex and comments from the PM on EU free movement feature on Sunday's front pages.

From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa
For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.

Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections
Obama said the election was "the last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration".

Mum who died trying to save sons swept away in Bahamas was hero, husband says
Nathan Gregory says the loss of childhood sweetheart Leanne "is unimaginable for our family".

Gunmen kill at least 10 villagers and loot shops in northeast Nigeria
Police are searching for other casualties, with officials warning the actual death toll could rise further.

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

When to switch your clocks back as British Summer Time comes to an end
British Summer Time will soon comes to an end as the clocks go back an hour to Greenwich Mean Time.

My dream of being a paramedic helped me save a life at 15
Ethan gives CPR to a 75-year-old man he found collapsed on the street in cardiac arrest.

Watch: Moment fin whale swallows thousands of gallons of water during feeding
Videographer Rhys Morgan captured footage of the worlds second largest whale lunge feeding on his drone.

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Coming soon: Sir David Attenborough's next great ocean journey
Every wave has a story. Experience the wonder waiting beneath the surface

The candid meeting that 'changed' Spurs - are they finally on way back?
Tottenham end Saturday's Premier League action in 12th place, their highest league position since 2 January. Are they finally on their way back?

Antonelli stands on brink of history in Austin
Kimi Antonelli can become the youngest F1 world champion on Sunday, but far from feeling the pressure he says he is enjoying himself more than usual.

Man Utd not an unmanageable club - Carrick
Michael Carrick says it is possible to manage Manchester United effectively as he clings on to his job with Bournemouth visiting Old Trafford on Sunday.

'A massive storage of images' - Arteta has technical area receipts
Wandering Premier League managers beware, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta has compiled a dossier of bosses leaving their technical area.

Britain's Smith retains title in split-decision win over Puello
Britain's Dalton Smith defends his WBC light-welterweight world title with a split-decision victory over Alberto Puello in a triumphant homecoming in Sheffield.

Man City's leaky defence highlights Donnarumma & Guehi struggles
Manchester City's 100% winning start to the Premier League season comes to an abrupt end against Aston Villa - leaving Enzo Maresca with glaring defensive issues to resolve.

Spurs clinch rare Stamford Bridge win as Palmer sent off
Tottenham claim just their second victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in 36 years, winning 2-0 as the hosts finish with 10 men after a red card for Cole Palmer.

Arsenal beat Everton to go level on points with leaders Man City
Goals from Ezri Konsa, his first for the club, and Gabriel Magalhaes helped Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 at the Emirates to move level on points with league leaders Manchester City.

Jackson scores twice as Aston Villa end Man City's perfect start
Nicolas Jackson scores twice as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park to end their 100% start to the Premier League season.

Bobb's late strike secures Fulham win at Coventry
Fulham's Oscar Bobb scores in the 80th minute against Coventry to earn back-to-back victories in the Premier League.

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Al Jazeera

Obama joins El-Sayed in Michigan rally cry before key midterms
Former US President Barack Obama joined Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Detroit rally ahead of midterms.

New York Archdiocese agrees to pay $800m to 1,300 sexual abuse survivors
The settlement is the second-largest after an $880m ​deal reached by the Archdiocese of Los ​Angeles in 2024.

Thousands rally in Turkiye over journalist arrests, media shutdowns
Thousands have protested across Turkiye against the arrests of journalists and restrictions on independent media.

El Clasico awaits a Yamal vs Mbappe showdown on Mourinho’s return to La Liga
Barcelona vs Real Madrid will mark the return of Spanish football's fiercest rivalry between two star-studded teams.

Bulgarians vote for president in shadow of Russia’s war in Ukraine
The two leading candidates condemn recent deadly Black Sea drone strikes, but differ on the Ukraine war more broadly.

Mass rally against Netanyahu ahead of pivotal Israeli election
Thousands of Israelis rallied against PM Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections on Tuesday.

Obama slams Trump’s ‘cruelty and corruption’ as he rallies Democrats
Former US president says Trump 'chose to make a series of bad decisions', highlighting the US-Israel war on Iran.

Violence breaks out across Europe after another day of protests
Police clashed with demonstrators in France, Italy and Spain over rising living costs and cuts to public services.

Iran war live: Trump hints at possible Sunday Iran attack or deal reached
Trump says US is considering a possible attack on Iran as soon as Sunday, or it could reach a major deal with Tehran.

Trump lauds Melania over Russia-Ukraine localised ceasefire deal
Donald Trump praised First Lady as 'better than professionals' after a localised Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky.

Gunmen kill at least 10 people in eastern Nigeria, police say
Nigerian police say a large group carried out the attack on Binnari village in Taraba State.

How have Democrats’ policies shifted since the last major US election?
From trans rights to Israel's war on Gaza, the party's candidates have responded to voter shifts on a slew of issues.

Brazil’s Lula, Bolsonaro draw thousands to election-eve rallies
The pivotal run-off will determine whether Brazilians stick with their left-wing leader or shift towards the right.

Brazil’s candidates hold final rallies before knife-edge run off
Brazil’s candidates hold final rallies before knife-edge run off

Iran blames US for deal failure, urges new try amid fear of new attacks
Tehran warns that even limited strikes would trigger a response 'several times greater'.

Houthis launch attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Aden
Houthi missiles reportedly struck a number of targets in Yemen, including Aden's airport and a coastguard base.

Train slams into crane that collapsed onto railway line in Brazil
Video shows the moment a train collided with a crane that had fallen onto railway tracks in Brazil.

Severe hunger stalks people in Gaza as bakeries close down
Bakeries across Gaza are struggling to find flour to make bread for people desperate for food.

Violent clashes as Albanian government cracks down on protests
Protesters in Albania have fought running battles with police, on a 12th day of anti-government protests.

Could Israel’s military crackdown influence Tuesday’s election?
Israel preparing a full lockdown of occupied West Bank after Hebron gunfight.

Arsenal join Man City at Premier League summit, Spurs shock Chelsea 2-0
Gunners capitalise on City's first loss of the season, while Spurs get second league win at Stamford Bridge in 36 years.

Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu gov’t days before election
Opposition figures join Tel Aviv protesters demanding an independent October 7 inquiry.

Thousands join Paris protests as authorities clamp down on disorder
Thousands of protesters are on the streets of Paris for a second weekend.

Thousands gather at new Albanian antigovernment rally
More than 300 protesters and police were injured in the Albanian capital Tirana's fiercest clashes in days.

Kim Jong Un crosses new bridge linking North Korea and China
Kim Jong Un crosses new bridge linking North Korea and China

Global Times

China's clean energy achievements accelerate global energy transition, says IEA chief
China's achievements in clean energy technologies are impressive and have accelerated the global energy transition, Fatih Birol, executive director of ...

Houthis, Saudi-led coalition exchange heavy strikes, fresh casualties reported
Yemen's Houthi group and the Saudi-led coalition exchanged heavy attacks on Saturday, as the Houthis claimed widespread missile and drone ...

Rescue efforts continue after 7.0-magnitude quake in China's Xizang
Rescue efforts continue after 7.0-magnitude quake in China's Xizang

Chongqing–Kunming high-speed railway completes track laying
Chongqing–Kunming high-speed railway completes track laying

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

Ukraine's awkward position: Dependent on the US, powerless to push back
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Teodoro charges at China with a paper shield
Global Times

China issues guidelines to boost AI-driven job creation, mitigate employment displacement risks
China has rolled out a set of policy measures to create jobs through artificial intelligence (AI), improve employment quality and mitigate the impact of job displacement resulting from AI applications, helping build an employment-friendly development model, amid the rapid development and growing use of the technology.

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

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

7.0-magnitude Xizang quake an extensional fracture: expert
The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday was an extensional rupture, according to experts with the China ... China completes first demo unit of next-gen heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator The first demonstration unit of China's new-generation, domestically developed medical heavy-ion accelerator has been completed in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, southern China, according to the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) under ... China's fiscal revenue sees steady growth in Jan.-Sept. China's fiscal revenue grew steadily in the first three quarters of 2026, with general public budget revenue reaching about 17.23 trillion yuan (about 2.56 trillion U.S. dollars) during the period, ...

China completes first demo unit of next-gen heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator
7.0-magnitude Xizang quake an extensional fracture: expert The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday was an extensional rupture, according to experts with the China ... The first demonstration unit of China's new-generation, domestically developed medical heavy-ion accelerator has been completed in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, southern China, according to the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) under ... China's fiscal revenue sees steady growth in Jan.-Sept. China's fiscal revenue grew steadily in the first three quarters of 2026, with general public budget revenue reaching about 17.23 trillion yuan (about 2.56 trillion U.S. dollars) during the period, ...

China's fiscal revenue sees steady growth in Jan.-Sept.
7.0-magnitude Xizang quake an extensional fracture: expert The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday was an extensional rupture, according to experts with the China ... China completes first demo unit of next-gen heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator The first demonstration unit of China's new-generation, domestically developed medical heavy-ion accelerator has been completed in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, southern China, according to the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) under ... China's fiscal revenue grew steadily in the first three quarters of 2026, with general public budget revenue reaching about 17.23 trillion yuan (about 2.56 trillion U.S. dollars) during the period, ...

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

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

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

China condemns US proposed rules expanding American investment curbs
​China expressed serious concern and firm opposition to the US' newly released proposed rules that would broaden restrictions on American investments in China, and a spokesperson for the Ministry of ... China's token prices double, usage triples amid AI application boom: report Prices for Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) large model token services have doubled from the second half of 2025, while usage amount tripled. The average daily token use reached about 500 ... China's innovation gains pace, powering new growth drivers: report China's innovation capacity continued to strengthen last year, with the innovation environment improving and new growth drivers expanding, providing solid support for high-quality development, official data showed on Friday. ...

China's token prices double, usage triples amid AI application boom: report
China condemns US proposed rules expanding American investment curbs ​China expressed serious concern and firm opposition to the US' newly released proposed rules that would broaden restrictions on American investments in China, and a spokesperson for the Ministry of ... Prices for Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) large model token services have doubled from the second half of 2025, while usage amount tripled. The average daily token use reached about 500 ... China's innovation gains pace, powering new growth drivers: report China's innovation capacity continued to strengthen last year, with the innovation environment improving and new growth drivers expanding, providing solid support for high-quality development, official data showed on Friday. ...

China's innovation gains pace, powering new growth drivers: report
China condemns US proposed rules expanding American investment curbs ​China expressed serious concern and firm opposition to the US' newly released proposed rules that would broaden restrictions on American investments in China, and a spokesperson for the Ministry of ... China's token prices double, usage triples amid AI application boom: report Prices for Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) large model token services have doubled from the second half of 2025, while usage amount tripled. The average daily token use reached about 500 ... China's innovation capacity continued to strengthen last year, with the innovation environment improving and new growth drivers expanding, providing solid support for high-quality development, official data showed on Friday. ...

Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study
Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ... Red tourism thrives in Liupan Mountain, China's Ningxia A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan ... China edges US for first women's team world gymnastics title in 20 years China edged the United States by 0.233 points to claim its first women's team title in 20 years at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships here on Wednesday.

Red tourism thrives in Liupan Mountain, China's Ningxia
Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ... A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan ... China edges US for first women's team world gymnastics title in 20 years China edged the United States by 0.233 points to claim its first women's team title in 20 years at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships here on Wednesday.

China edges US for first women's team world gymnastics title in 20 years
Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ... Red tourism thrives in Liupan Mountain, China's Ningxia A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan ... China edged the United States by 0.233 points to claim its first women's team title in 20 years at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships here on Wednesday.

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

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

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

Svoboda.org

Маск: "Украина нарушила условия пользования Starlink. Это исправили"
Миллиардер пожелал "гореть в аду" всем, кто обвиняет компанию в замедлении связи для Украины

Более 400 тысяч человек приняли участие в демонстрациях во Франции
Столкновений демонстрантов с полицией было меньше, чем 17 октября

Во Франции учредили премию для книг, написанных при помощи ИИ
"Премия Паскаля" будет вручаться ежегодно

СМИ: "Новатэк" финансирует газовый проект на Аляске
Руководство американской компании подало в отставку

Украинские беспилотники снова атаковали Омск, в городе пожары
Предположительно, горит завод "Омский каучук"

Зеленский: Украина готова к "заморозке". Рубио: всё свелось к Донбассу
Президент Украины подчёркивает, что Украина не признает российский контроль

Российские войска нанесли удар по складу в городе Лозовая
Погиб один человек, еще трое пострадали

Аэропорты в РФ из-за угроз БПЛА закрывают в 4 раза чаще, чем в 2025
Подсчёты сделал Forbes на основе данных Росавиации

В домике Гитлера в Баварских Альпах произошёл крупный пожар
Задержан подозреваемый в поджоге

Активиста Морозова били и пытали при задержании
Это утверждает его девушка Дарья Багина

Военный суд в Ростове приговорил двух украинцев и россиянина к длительным срокам заключения
Их обвинили во взрывах и поджоге

Starlink в Украине вновь заработал на скорости более 400 км/ч
Проблемы со связью начались в ночь на 14 октября

"Интервидения" в Саудовской Аравии в 2026 году не будет
Об этом сообщило агентство ТАСС

Удары РФ по Украине: двое погибших и более 30 раненых за сутки
За ночь выпущено более 100 дронов

Беспилотники атаковали завод "Тольяттикаучук". Блэкаут в Крыму
Пожар возник на подстанции "Тамань"

Зеленский: ограничения Starlink сохраняются вопреки словам Трампа
Спутниковая связь продолжает отключаться на высоких скоростях

Российская Metro перечислила миллиард рублей на технику военным
Активы немецкой торговой сети перешли под временное управление

Минюст запустил реестр россиян, попавших под ограничительные меры
В список уже внесли 12 человек

ВСУ нанесли воздушный удар по заводу "Протон" в Орле
Атакованное предприятие - одно из ведущих в системе российского ВПК

Минюст признал "иноагентом" главреда "Эха" Максима Курникова
И бывшего депутата Мосгордумы Елену Шувалову

Africanews

Haiti's ex-president Martelly registers as candidate for upcoming election
Haiti’s former president Michel Martelly is running for office again. He presented his candidacy on Friday for the December 13 elections - the country’s first in 10 years. Earlier this month, Haiti’s electoral council overturned a ban on candidates sanctioned by foreign countries.

HIV prevention jab offers hope in Uganda but doses are hard to find
An injectable HIV drug could save huge numbers of people from getting infected in Uganda.
But shortages of lenacapavir mean that those who need it the most often can't get treated with a dose.

Two 'unauthorised' oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Two 'unauthorised' supertankers hit naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy. On Thursday, a ship transiting the strait was hit by an unknown projectile, the UK reported.

New Tumaini Ebola vaccine trial launches in Bunia as DRC struggles
A clinical trial for a new Ebola vaccine is getting underway in DR Congo’s Ituri province. The TUMAini trial will evaluate candidate vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.

Brazil candidates make final campaign push ahead of presidential runoff
Almost 159 million Brazilians are eligible to vote Sunday in a closely contested presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

CAR: Former hostages greeted by President Touadéra on return to Bangui
In Central African Republic, three hostages released this week after 10 months in captivity arrived in Bangui aboard a special UN flight. A local government official and two members of the National Election Authority, they were kidnapped in Bambouti in December, on the day of the general election.

Police dispel crowds with tear gas after 16-storey building collapses in Nairobi
Police used tear gas to dispel looters and crowds of onlookers after a high-rise building in Kenya’s capital Nairobi collapsed while under construction.

Hungary: 70 years after Soviet crackdown, leaders honour uprising victims
Seventy years after Hungary's 1956 uprising against Soviet rule, Prime Minister Péter Magyar paid tribute to its victims as Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the importance of freedom and democracy.

Johannesburg men run in purple briefs to raise prostate cancer awareness
A sea of purple briefs takes over Johannesburg. Men hit the streets on Friday for the Hollard Daredevil Run, raising awareness about prostate cancer, now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in South Africa.

Portugal’s last circus elephant begins a new life at wildlife sanctuary
A new beginning for Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, as she settles into life at a wildlife sanctuary in Alentejo, southern Portugal.

Benin earns four nominations at 2026 Africa Tourism Awards
Benin has been nominated in four categories at the 2026 Africa Tourism Awards, putting the West African nation in the spotlight for its cultural heritage and tourism appeal.

Deforestation threatens fish stocks and livelihoods in Central African Republic
Experts say deforestation is causing lower water levels on the river, making it muddier and reducing its oxygen content, which makes it more difficult for fish to breed.

South Africa's bilateral trade with China surges after zero-tariff deal
Commerce between the two countries reached almost $15 billion from May through to August, representing a nearly 24 per cent year-on-year increase.

South Africa: Dwindling support for ANC amid service delivery chaos
Outside the wealthy neighbourhoods, anger at lack of services like water or electricity has led many to say they won’t be voting.

Kenya: huge piles of rubble after high-rise building collapses
A multi-storey building under construction has collapsed in Nairobi, leaving a vast pile of rubble. Red Cross workers have arrived at the scene, where excavators are being used among the debris.

One person killed in deadly shooting in Paris suburbs
One person was killed and four others were seriously wounded when gunshots were fired from a vehicle in a Parisian suburb on Friday, French authorities said.

Pix of the Day, 23rd October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 23rd October, 2026 - Across the world

France deploys 70,000 police, shuts Paris museums ahead of protests
Some 70,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed across France on Saturday while the Louvre and several other major Paris museums will be closed as authorities seek to prevent renewed violence during planned protests.

Storm Austen batters France and UK with winds of up to 160 km/h
Huge waves, uprooted trees and damaged boats mark Storm Austen's arrival in France and the UK. Gusts of up to 160 km/h have battered Brittany, while fallen branches have blocked roads in southern England.

Russia, Ukraine and the US set for November peace talks
Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planned to resume in November in the United Arab Emirates, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.

Nairobi building collapse raises safety concerns as rescuers search rubble
Several people are feared trapped after a multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, on Friday, October 23.

France: shops barricaded in Lyon and Orléans for possible unrest
Wooden boards are going up across France as shopkeepers brace for possible unrest. With a National Rally congress in Orléans and protests approaching in Lyon, businesses fear damage and disruption.

South African author defends use of AI to write her books
Coral Hart - a pseudonym she uses to protect her real name - has published more than 370 books in just 20 months using AI.

Gaza: Moment Israeli airstrike hits building in Nuseirat caught on camera
Footage captures the moment an Israeli strike hits a building in Gaza's Nuseirat camp. No deaths were reported, but images show a wounded person.

F1's Lewis Hamilton says he'll keep driving to achieve dream of racing in Africa
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton welcomed Formula 1’s plan to return to Africa, saying he’ll extend his career until he can race on the continent.

UN migration agency warns 874,000 Somalians at risk of displacement from flooding
It says amid strengthening El Niño conditions, familes already struggling with repeated displacement, have little left to fall back on.

Gunfire rocks Ethiopia-Kenya border as hundreds flee
Hundreds of Ethiopians crossed into Kenya on Thursday as gunfire and chaotic scenes were reported in the border town of Moyale, police said.

Nigeria steps up airport health screenings over Ebola fears
Passengers arriving at Lagos airport queue for temperature checks as Nigeria steps up health screening protocols for international arrivals. The country confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola earlier this week in a woman returning from Uganda.

Nigeria's health minister says first Ebola case remains isolated
Muhammad Ali Pate urged the public to 'remain calm' described the case as a single contained infection.

Scuffle breaks out in Albanian parliament as MPs clash over protests
Heated exchanges and chaotic scenes gripped Albania's parliament in Tirana on Thursday as rival MPs clashed inside, while student demonstrators continued their protests outside for a tenth day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two European women kidnapped in Niger freed in Libya
The two were kidnapped in separate incidents in Niger, where they were involved in education and development initiatives, more than a year and a half ago.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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