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Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault
The disgraced entertainer was sentenced on Monday following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Brand's ex Jemima Goldsmith accuses him of violence and abuse against her
She accuses the disgraced performer of "violence, coercive control and abuse" while the two were together.

What happened inside court as Brand was sentenced
The BBC's Sima Kotecha was inside the court as the judge sentenced Brand to 10 years and six months in prison, after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.

'Baffling but brilliant' post-apocalyptic novel The End of Everything wins Booker Prize
M John Harrison becomes the oldest ever winner of the prestigious literary award at the age of 81.

Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England
The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.

Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy
The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.

How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.

Man Utd expected to sack head coach Carrick
Michael Carrick's Manchester United reign appears close to an end following the club's worst start to a domestic campaign in 40 years.

France accuses Iran of supermarket fridge hacking
Tons of chilled and frozen food was spoiled last month as fridges and freezers in hundreds of supermarkets heated up.

Ground Force and Homes Under the Hammer star Tommy Walsh dies aged 69
The building and DIY expert also appeared on TV shows like Challenge Tommy Walsh and Clean It, Fix It.

Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth
The effort will likely fail, but Representative Thomas Massie wants to push Trump to fire Hegseth before Democrats can launch their own impeachment process.

Judge denies motion to dismiss Lindsay Clancy's murder case
The ruling means the case can move forward, possibly with reduced charges in a new trial.

Watch: Rare insight into France's drug gangs recruiting children to commit violence
"It destroys people, but we all make our own choices" - Marseille drug-gang members spoke to the BBC.

Zoe Kleinman: Nvidia CEO's affair will cause ripples across US and beyond
Jensen Huang is being investigated by his own company over an extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.

Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.

Who is the suspected Chinese spy at centre of the Nvidia investigation?
Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman, had a close relationship with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, reports say.

What we know so far about the next James Bond film
Josh O'Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in the frame to replace Daniel Craig.

Drone delivers food to chimpanzee cut off by flooding
Drone video shows the animal retrieving food from a paper bag dropped nearby after flooding blocked access to a Florida chimpanzee sanctuary.

Poundland unable to buy new stock as fears over collapse grow
The discount chain is continuing to edge towards collapse and is said to be "running on fumes", according to one insider.

Electrical items caused fatal fire, inquest hears
An inquest is told a fire that killed a mother and her two children was accidental.

Russia's leading independent newspaper closes after eviction
The outlet has been evicted from its offices of three decades and says it's been blocked from receiving donations.

Trump questions midterm elections integrity after previously accepting results
Trump made the claims, without evidence, on Truth Social on Monday.

Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say
Six people were killed in the shooting, and three bodies of the suspect's family members were found at their home.

James Bulger's killer to stay in prison after parole hearing
Jon Venables told parole staff dealing with his latest review that he was not seeking release.

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Man Utd expected to sack head coach Carrick
Michael Carrick's Manchester United reign appears close to an end following the club's worst start to a domestic campaign in 40 years.

Kane and Bellingham air strong views in England World Cup review
England players are understood to have aired strong views about their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a team meeting.

People don't know full story behind England exile - White
Arsenal defender Ben White says people don't know the "full story" behind his decision to previously make himself unavailable for England selection - but says he would make the same decision again.

Incident-by-incident: Was it a bad weekend for VAR?
Almost every game had a controversial VAR decision in the Premier League this weekend. But how many might go down as errors?

Brady ends association with Birmingham City
NFL legend Tom Brady ends his association with top-of-the-table Championship side Birmingham City after three years.

Sabalenka wins WTA Finals opener despite wayward serve
Aryna Sabalenka grapples with a misfiring serve as she begins her WTA Finals campaign with a tight victory over Karolina Muchova.

England wing Feyi-Waboso out of Nations Championship
England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is ruled out of the rest of the Nations Championship as his injury misfortune continues.

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Trump calls Iran war ‘effectively over’ after talks with Qatar PM
Iranian officials dismissed Trump's latest remarks as 'fake news' after the US president suggested a close to the war.

Pope meets with clergy abuse survivors in Argentina
During private meetings with survivors, Pope Leo XIV pledged to reinforce safeguards and listen to victims.

Hungarian police reportedly detain brother of ex-PM Viktor Orban
Aron Orban reportedly detained as Hungarian authorities raid properties linked to his business associates.

Saudi Arabia reports new attack on key East-West pipeline
The oil pipeline runs through the desert to the coast and is essential for bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.

COP31 opens amid energy crisis as activists demand climate action
COP31 has opened in Turkiye amid war-driven energy disruptions and a renewed reliance on fossil fuels.

Will Najib Razak be transferred to house arrest?
Malaysia's king and government in a standoff after attorney general disputed order allowing former PM to leave jail.

Republican lawmaker moves to impeach US Defense Secretary Hegseth
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Cyprus rivals agree new crossings across island’s dividing line
The island has been split since 1974, when Turkiye invaded and seized the northern part after a coup by the Greeks.

Deadly explosion at Iron and steel plant in Turkiye
Deadly explosion at Iron and steel plant in Turkiye

Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years over sexual assault charges
Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping one woman

Explosion at Turkish steel plant kills at least 16 people
President Erdogan announces an investigation after a crane collapsed into a furnace, triggering the blast near Izmir.

South Africa detains foreigners suspected of heading to join Russian forces
Africans and others continue to be recruited to fight for Russia in its war on Ukraine.

How is Gaza coping with another severe winter?
How is Gaza coping with another severe winter?

US agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide
More than $40bn allocated by NATO for counter-drone technologies as US agencies ramp up measures against aerial threats.

Trump reverses stance, alleges fraud in recent US midterm elections
Democratic Senate leader Schumer criticises Trump's poll denialism, calling it an avoidable return to baseless claims.

What’s next for US Republicans and Trumpism?
Republican politician Tom Garrett argues his party lost US midterm elections because it made promises it couldn’t keep.

Two security breaches near White House prompt brief lockdown
Active investigations are under way after a vehicle crashed at Lafayette Park and a second individual jumped a barrier.

Al Jazeera.net co-founder and cartoonist Shujaat Ali dies aged 54
Ali was an award-winning pioneer of animated political caricatures and Pakistan's first court artist.

Qatar PM meets with Trump for talks on ending war on Iran
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met with US President Donald Trump.

Yemen government forces claim new advances as Houthi border attacks resume
Yemeni forces claim fresh advances across key fronts as cross-border Houthi attacks surge amid heavy clashes.

Russian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta closes citing gov’t clampdown
The paper was one of the few remaining outlets in Russia that criticised Moscow's war on Ukraine.

Krakow shooting suspect dies as Poland mourns six victims
A 24-year-old man who killed six people and wounded 15 in a shooting in Krakow, has died in hospital.

Meta rolls out automated age checks for teens globally
AI-powered scans will be used for Instagram accounts starting this month and later extended to Facebook and Threads.

Jerusalem Daily: Deadly aftermath of Gaza rainstorm continues
Five Palestinians were killed in Gaza when heavy rain collapsed a sand embankment on a displacement camp.

France accelerates minimum wage hike in bid to quell protest
Unions slam the increase as insufficient, as the government seeks to defuse the unrest ahead of upcoming elections.

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China extends pause on US tariffs, unreliable entity list measures on certain US firms; experts urge Washington to honor commitments
China announced on Monday that it would extend the suspension of several trade measures against the US for another two ...

Philippine DFA warning exposes divisions regarding China policy: experts
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has publicly warned individual officials, agencies or sectors against "pursuing preferred approaches toward ...

DPP slammed for politicizing Sun Yat-sen's commemorations amid fears of failed 'de-Sinicization' agenda: expert
A historical documentary on the forerunner of China's anti-feudalism revolution, Sun Yat-sen, began airing on China Central Television (CCTV) on ...

Pakistani astronaut's participation in Shenzhou-24 mission to mark first visit by a foreign astronaut to China Space Station: FM
China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. The participation of a Pakistani astronaut in the Shenzhou-24 crewed mission will ...

Worried about being 'snubbed' at APEC meeting? Tokyo has a guilty conscience: Global Times editorial

Is investigation into Jensen Huang about counter-espionage, or is it a political witch hunt?
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GT Voice: Japan can't diversify its way out of losing Chinese tourists
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14 killed, 60 rescued in apartment fire in North China's Shanxi; property management personnel placed under control: local authorities
A fire at an apartment building in Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi Province, has left 14 people dead, according to the latest update from CCTV News on Monday morning.

New BCI and neuromodulation technologies help military pilots combat mental fatigue, enhance performance
Chinese FM dismisses 'Chinese spy' claims linked to Nvidia CEO affair as 'groundless smear'

Chinese FM dismisses 'Chinese spy' claims linked to Nvidia CEO affair as 'groundless smear'
New BCI and neuromodulation technologies help military pilots combat mental fatigue, enhance performance

State media new footage offers rare, multi-angle look at GJ-11 drone, revealing design details behind its stealth
CCTV News military channel released new footage on Monday offering a close-up, multi-angle look at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's GJ-11 stealth drone. It also revealed that ... Pakistani astronaut's participation in Shenzhou-24 mission to mark first visit by a foreign astronaut to China Space Station: FM China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. The participation of a Pakistani astronaut in the Shenzhou-24 crewed mission will mark the first joint flight involving Chinese and foreign astronauts ... Sri Lankan officials draw on China transport training to propose local traffic fixes Sri Lankan government workers who have attended a training session in China shared their experience at a Saturday workshop, while applying their newly gained knowledge to solve problems facing Sri ...

Sri Lankan officials draw on China transport training to propose local traffic fixes
State media new footage offers rare, multi-angle look at GJ-11 drone, revealing design details behind its stealth CCTV News military channel released new footage on Monday offering a close-up, multi-angle look at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's GJ-11 stealth drone. It also revealed that ... Pakistani astronaut's participation in Shenzhou-24 mission to mark first visit by a foreign astronaut to China Space Station: FM China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. The participation of a Pakistani astronaut in the Shenzhou-24 crewed mission will mark the first joint flight involving Chinese and foreign astronauts ... Sri Lankan government workers who have attended a training session in China shared their experience at a Saturday workshop, while applying their newly gained knowledge to solve problems facing Sri ...

Multiple high-end vessels delivered in quick succession as China's shipyards enter 'supercycle'
China's NEV exports surge 144.7% in Oct, growth expected to moderate as overseas markets mature

China's NEV exports surge 144.7% in Oct, growth expected to moderate as overseas markets mature
Multiple high-end vessels delivered in quick succession as China's shipyards enter 'supercycle'

Chinese automakers in Africa: shaping future of automotive industry
The transition to new energy vehicles (NEVs) offers significant opportunities for Africa, but the continent needs solutions tailored to local conditions that also support broader industrial development, said South African Minister of Public Service and Administration Mzamo Buthelezi during an event held in Johannesburg. The ...

China unveils Xingyun Constellation Plan to build space computing network
China unveiled the Xingyun Constellation Plan on Monday, marking a step from technology testing toward commercial deployment of space-based computing services, state broadcaster China Media Group (CMG) reported. Unitree's first consumer-grade robotic dog priced at 43,900 yuan, draws 1,000 orders on debut Chatting, playing cute, and even dancing – Chinese leading robotics maker Unitree Robotics and Hong Kong-listed intellectual property (IP) operator Star Plus Legend Holdings unveiled a consumer-grade robotic dog priced ... DeepSeek Harness reports over 1.5 million daily active users, focusing on building out ecosystems, expanding user base: expert Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said that its open-source AI agent platform DeepSeek Harness reached 1.54 million daily active users less than three months after launch, a pace of growth that ...

Unitree's first consumer-grade robotic dog priced at 43,900 yuan, draws 1,000 orders on debut
China unveils Xingyun Constellation Plan to build space computing network China unveiled the Xingyun Constellation Plan on Monday, marking a step from technology testing toward commercial deployment of space-based computing services, state broadcaster China Media Group (CMG) reported. Chatting, playing cute, and even dancing – Chinese leading robotics maker Unitree Robotics and Hong Kong-listed intellectual property (IP) operator Star Plus Legend Holdings unveiled a consumer-grade robotic dog priced ... DeepSeek Harness reports over 1.5 million daily active users, focusing on building out ecosystems, expanding user base: expert Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said that its open-source AI agent platform DeepSeek Harness reached 1.54 million daily active users less than three months after launch, a pace of growth that ...

DeepSeek Harness reports over 1.5 million daily active users, focusing on building out ecosystems, expanding user base: expert
China unveils Xingyun Constellation Plan to build space computing network China unveiled the Xingyun Constellation Plan on Monday, marking a step from technology testing toward commercial deployment of space-based computing services, state broadcaster China Media Group (CMG) reported. Unitree's first consumer-grade robotic dog priced at 43,900 yuan, draws 1,000 orders on debut Chatting, playing cute, and even dancing – Chinese leading robotics maker Unitree Robotics and Hong Kong-listed intellectual property (IP) operator Star Plus Legend Holdings unveiled a consumer-grade robotic dog priced ... Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said that its open-source AI agent platform DeepSeek Harness reached 1.54 million daily active users less than three months after launch, a pace of growth that ...

Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors
People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China
Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

An 800-year-old tea tree embodies both Hani heritage and China's centuries-old tea culture
Home to numerous centuries-old tea gardens, Xishuangbanna in Southwest China's Yunnan Province is one of the country's best-known regions for Pu'er tea. On the province's Nannuo Mountain, there is one 800-year-old tea tree that produces only about 1 to 1.5 kilograms of tea leaves each year. So precious ...

Guitar Duo by Assad Brothers staged in Beijing
Digital reconstruction reveals face of possible son of China's first emperor

Digital reconstruction reveals face of possible son of China's first emperor
Guitar Duo by Assad Brothers staged in Beijing

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В Париже обвинили Иран в кибератаке на французские холодильники
Генпрокуратура Франции подозревает хакерскую группировку "Шахед Кавех"

Госдума хочет ввести штрафы за дискредитацию традиционных ценностей
Законопроект рекомендован к принятию в первом чтении

В доме главреда студенческого издания "Гроза" прошёл обыск
Леонид Спирин находится в розыске по делу о "дискредитации армии"

Nvidia расследует роман главы компании с предполагаемой шпионкой
Акции компании резко упали

В Камышевахе под завалами могут оставаться тела 19 мирных жителей
Общее число жертв может превысить 70 человек

Трамп: после войны Украина будет иметь "немного другую форму"
Президент США считает, что война России против Украины скоро закончится

"Роснефть" снова вводит ограничения на продажу топлива
С 30 октября дроны атаковали четыре НПЗ "Роснефти"

В Дагестане почти 90 населённых пунктов остались без света из-за непогоды
Обновлено. В МЧС заявили, что без света остаются 89 населённых пунктов. В Дагестане 89 населённых пунктов остаются без света из-за непогоды. Проблемы с электроснабжением нередко становятся причиной протестов в республике. По данным МЧС, по состоянию на утро понедельника света нет в девяти муниципальных районах – Буйнакском, Гунибском, Кайтагском, Курахском, Сулейман-Стальском, Табасаранском, Хивском, Хунзахском и Чародинском. К восстановительным работам привлекли 43 электрика и 12 единиц...

Устроивший стрельбу на площади в Кракове скончался в больнице
В результате нападения погибли шесть человек

После атаки беспилотников горит "Киришинефтеоргсинтез"
Это второй по объемам переработки НПЗ в России

В Полтавской области при ударе по Кременчугу ранены не менее 7 человек
В их числе 16-летний подросток

На борту танкера, атакованного дроном, нашли останки шести моряков
Судно попало под атаку БПЛА 15 октября

Спутниковые снимки: нефтяной узел в Самаре значительно пострадал
Он пять раз подвергался ударам украинских дронов

Политзаключённый Азат Мифтахов стал почетным гражданином Сен-Дени
Мифтахов находится в заключении с 2019 года

Украина определила состав делегации для переговоров в Абу-Даби
Трёхсторонняя встреча пройдёт 10-11 ноября

Суд назначил 6 лет заочно врачу-гинекологу за посты о Буче в соцсетях
Она уехала из России

Среди погибших и раненых при стрельбе в Кракове – граждане пяти стран
России, Великобритании, Австрии, Германии и Португалии

Дрон атаковал спасателей, которые разбирают завалы в Камышевахе
Аварийно-спасательные работы в поселке продолжаются седьмые сутки

В Японии произошло землетрясение. Пострадали более 20 человек
Землетрясение магнитудой 5,7 затронуло центральную часть Японии

В Ростовской области БПЛА повредил мост. Оттуда же российские военные атаковали Украину
Обновление: вечером 8 ноября губернатор Юрий Слюсарь сообщил, что в результате дневной воздушной атаки загорелся трансформатор на электроподстанции в Миллеровском районе. Из-за этого обесточены Сулинское, Титовское и Волошинское сельские поселения. Пострадавших также нет. Губернатор Ростовской области Юрий Слюсарь сообщил о повреждении моста через реку Миус в Неклиновском районе в результате воздушной атаки. По данным Генштаба ВСУ, Россия ночью запускала по Украине ракеты и беспилотники в...

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Poland: Tusk and Nawrocki honour six victims of Kraków shooting
Poland's President and Prime Minister set aside their political differences to honour the six victims of a deadly shooting in Kraków. The two leaders laid candles and knelt together at a vigil in the historic city centre.

Turkey: Delegates arrive in Antalya as COP31 climate talks begin
The United Nations COP31 climate summit has opened in Antalya after a year marked by deadly heatwaves and devastating floods. Delegates face fresh challenges as the war in Iran disrupts global energy supplies.

French judo star Teddy Rinner announces run for presidency
Judy star Teddy Rinner wants to be the next president of France. The 37-year-old Olympic champion announced his bid on social media on Monday. The news comes as polls show the French public largely split between the far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melanchon and the far-right's Marine Le Pen.

South Africa: ANC Loses Ground, Coalition Talks Take Centre Stage [Africanews Today]
Nelson Mandela's party is losing ground, although it remains the country's largest political force.

Ethiopia: Reusable sanitary pads help girls break the silence around menstruation
In a country that imports all its sanitary pads, their high cost puts them beyond the reach of many women and girls. For those unable to afford them, periods can mean missed school days, lost income and, in some cases, resorting to unsafe alternatives.

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV receives warm welcome in Claypole
Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by crowds in Claypole, near Buenos Aires, as he visited the Don Orione care home. The pontiff greeted the faithful and unveiled a plaque during his 12-day South American tour.

Thousands of Ethiopian Jews mark holy day of Sigd in Jerusalem
Thousands of Ethiopian Jews gathered in Jersualem on Monday to mark the holy day of Sigd. Religious leaders known as Kessim led the community in prayer. Sigd is one of the few holidays unique to the Ethiopian Jewish community.

Kenyan authorities seize 454kg of crystal meth worth $27 million
Kenyan authorities have seized 454 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth $27 million in a multi-agency operation, the police said Monday.

Senegalese surfer uses the waves to give children hope
The country's hosting of the Youth Olympic Games is also shining a spotlight on its surfing potential, as the first Olympic event ever held on African soil brings global attention to Senegal.

Deadly train crash reignites calls for overhaul of Egypt's railway network
Sunday's deadly train crash that killed seven people and injured dozens more has reignited calls for an overhaul of Egypt's ageing railway system. The accident happened when a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum rear-ended another on the Cairo-Aswan route.

At least 39 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal
Regional governor Ndeye Nguenar Mbodj says four more bodies were found this morning, raising the death toll from 35. Twenty-three victims have been identified by their families.

Trump says "tough" US deportation policy may explain midterm losses
President Donald Trump in his first major interview since his party lost control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats in the new Congress on some kind of immigration deal.

Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the world

Regional conflicts raise fears of renewed piracy in the Gulf of Aden
More than 200 sailors, including a special operations team trained to retake vessels seized by pirates, are deployed aboard the frigate as part of the EU's Operation Atalanta anti-piracy mission

Slave trade: Ghana's president says reparations not limited to cash payments
John Mahama specifically cited investments in education, health, economic growth and debt treatment as interventions that could be considered as reparations to redress historical wrongs

Egypt: Seven dead, 125 injured in collision between two trains
Rail workers began repairing damaged tracks in Al-Ayyat, Egypt, on Monday 9 November, a day after two passenger trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125 others.

Kenya seizes $27m worth of methamphetamine in coastal drug raid
Kenyan police have confiscated 454 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at $27 million in a joint operation with Tanzanian authorities targeting cross-border drug trafficking.

Philippines: 'Trump out!' Women rally ahead of ASEAN summit
Women protesters took to the streets of Manila on Monday 9 November ahead of Donald Trump's visit for the 49th ASEAN summit. Carrying "Trump Out" placards, they also denounced a US-led initiative on semiconductors and critical minerals.

Sudan re-arrests former Bashir official wanted by ICC
Ahmed Haroun, a senior security official during the rule of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir, and later chairman of the former ruling National Congress Party, was detained in Omdurman, the sister city of the capital, Khartoum, according to two lawyers on his defense team. The lawyers had said earlie

Kenyan women turn discarded synthetic hair into handmade products
The synthetic strands allow hairdressers to create braids, plaits and other styles not possible with their client's natural hair. But once the hairstyle is done with, they can be a problem

‘We are left with silence’: Egypt’s press freedom under threat
Egypt's latest prosecution of journalists attempts to "silence" the last surviving vestiges of the free press, Lina Attalah, head of preeminent outlet Mada Masr, told AFP days before she faces jail time in court.

Iranian citizens expect Israel’s Iran policy to remain unchanged
Iranians see no prospects of change to Israel's policy over Tehran even under a new Israeli government.

Senegal: Dakar surf school helps young Africans reclaim the waves
On the beaches of Dakar, a surf school is making the waves accessible to local children. Founder Ibra Samb, who learnt to surf on plywood, hopes to inspire a new generation.

'People have spoken': Ramaphosa reacts to outcome of local govt polls
The African National Congress, which has dominated South African politics since the end of apartheid, took 30.76 percent of votes in municipal elections, its worst-ever electoral performance, the electoral commission said Sunday

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Javier Milei for historic visit
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Argentina, on Sunday 8 November, for the first papal visit to the country in nearly 40 years. President Javier Milei welcomed him at Buenos Aires airport, while the city's iconic obelisk was illuminated in his honour.

Egypt train crash: Survivors describe horror after collision kills seven
Seven people were killed and at least 125 others injured when two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, the Chief Prosecutor’s office said in a statement

Netherlands: Sea of red fills Amsterdam streets in Gaza protest
Tens of thousands of people, many dressed in red, marched through Amsterdam in the Netherlands on Sunday 8 November, demanding that the Dutch government take stronger action against Israel over the war in Gaza.

Poland: Kraków mourns six victims as shooting site reopens
Kraków's historic main square in southern Poland reopened to the public on Sunday 8 November, just over 24 hours after a deadly shooting left six people dead and 15 others injured. Residents are lighting candles in memory of the victims, while bullet marks remain visible on café windows.

South Africa's ANC faces coalition talks after local election losses
The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Sunday.

Egypt: 7 dead and dozens injured after two trains collide south of Cairo
Four people are dead and dozens injured after two trains collided south of Cairo on Sunday. Egypt’s railway authority said a train traveling to Giza from Fayoum crashed into the rear of another service heading south from Cairo to Aswan.

Spanish police launch new ID procedure for migrants at temporary camps
Police in the northern Spanish enclave of Ceuta are introducing a new identification process for migrants as authorities move to dismantle a temporary camp.

ANC leads South Africa's local polls but records all-time election low: final results
The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Saturday.

Lagos Street Art Festival brings art out of the gallery to engage with wider public
Artists in Lagos used brushes and spray cans to bring their works to life on Saturday at the second edition of the city’s Street Art Festival. The event is aimed at making art more accessible by taking out of the galleries and into public spaces - engaging with a wider audience.

Divided Israelis agree: Forming next government won't be easy
Across Israel people are divided over President Herzog’s decision to pick Gadi Eisenkot to lead country’s next government. But one thing everyone can agree on is that it forming a new government won't be easy.

Ancient meets modern as art exhibition opens at Egypt's pyramids
The sixth edition of the ‘Forever Is Now’ art exhibition is set against the Pyramids of Giza. The Egyptian landscape and its ancient monuments are more than just a backdrop, they also provide the works’ conceptual anchor, creating a dialogue between past and present.

Egypt reopens embassy in Libya as it seeks to rebuild energy ties with Tripoli
Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty was in Tripoli on Saturday to reopen his country’s embassy. The mission has been closed since 2012, when chaos swept Libya following the ouster of long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Gambia opposition leader Bensouda seeks presidency amid abuse allegations
Supporters of Gambia’s UNITE-led coalition celebrated on Friday as their party leader Talib Ahmed Bensouda filed his candidacy papers for next month’s presidential election. The move comes despite a government report last week accusing the popular former mayor of financial improprieties.

Poland: Footage shows people taking cover as a gunman opens fire in Krakow
Footage shows people fleeing as cars speed away during a deadly shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square, which left six people dead and about 15 injured.

Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructure
Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network.

Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza
Tens of thousands of displaced families in the Gaza Strip spent a sleepless night on Saturday, as heavy rain flooded their fragile tents, and soaked their mattresses and belongings.

Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape' after cancer treatment
Pope Leo XIV declared he was in "fairly good shape" after his cancer treatment, as he kicked off a three-nation South America tour on Friday.

Coalition battles ahead in key South African cities as vote counting wraps up
Partial results for South Africa's local elections point to coalition battles in several major metros, including Johannesburg, Tshwane and eThekwini.

Paraguay's Pedro Alliana sworn in as president after predecessor impeached
Former Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president Friday to serve out the term of his predecessor, Santiago Peña, who was impeached earlier the same day for misconduct in office.

Tanzania opposition hails Tundu Lissu's acquittal on treason charge
Tanzania's main opposition Chadema party celebrated a "victorious day" on Friday, after a court found their leader Tundu Lissu not guilty of treason.

Somalia faces political turmoil after court rejects president's term extension
Somalia's political crisis is deepening, with the opposition accusing the president of sending troops to arrest the Supreme Court's chief justice after the tribunal declared an extension of his term "unlawful".

Morocco marks anniversary of Western Sahara occupation as UN mission ends
The anniversary comes as the decades-old territorial conflict enters a new diplomatic phase, with a U.N. peacekeeping mission winding down after 35 years. Western Sahara is Africa’s longest-running territorial conflict

Kenya: Sentencing of cult leader Mackenzie draws mixed reactions
Some called the prison term of 200 years for Paul Mackenzie fair, while others said it did not go far enough

Switzerland: Giant banner targets Big Tech outside data centre site
Greenpeace activists unfurled a giant 26-by-26-metre banner outside a data centre construction site in Beringen, northeastern Switzerland, on Friday 6 November, protesting against the growing environmental impact of major technology companies.

UN says struggling to help millions fleeing Sudan war find shelter
The United Nations on Friday said about 15.4 million people who have fled conflict in Sudan need emergency shelter and essential household items, but humanitarian organisations are facing funding shortages.

Dakar 2026: China tops medal count as South Africa, Egypt win gold
Egypt ranked fourth with four gold and five medals in total. South Africa has so far scored one gold, three silver and one bronze