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AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.

Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

PM's top security adviser says Europe faces hard winter to keep pressure on Putin
In rare public remarks, Jonathan Powell said now was not the time for European nations to take their "foot off the gas".

Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?
The inquiry into the former nurse is expected to find failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety.

One dead, 102 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea
The nation's search and rescue team said it lost contact with the Virgo Transport 8 in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch
Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.

Student loan terms to be made clearer in England
Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments.

'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris
Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.

Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?
Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.

Drag Race co-creator fears for queer representation after BBC drops show
The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.

They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.

Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters
Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.

Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record
The party says the money will allow it to fight the next election on a "level playing field", while rivals have renewed calls for donations from individuals to be capped.

Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine's 2024 incursion
Officials say more than 300 Russians remain missing after the 2024 Kursk offensive, but no-one really knows the true figure.

The Papers: 'Nigel hits the jackpot' and 'Dark day for democracy'
Almost every paper on Sunday leads on a record-breaking double donation of £72m to Reform UK.

Trump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic
Nobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland.

Watch: Fantasia on British Sea-Songs at the Last Night of the Proms
Sir Henry Wood composed the melody for the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1905.

Tom Felton: I'm so excited to see Rupert Grint play Ron Weasley again
Tom Felton talks about taking on Broadway, Rupert Grint following his footsteps and a new Harry Potter generation.

Five night sky events to look out for this autumn
From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.

I was beating adults at chess when I was eight
Last week 13-year-old Ethan became the youngest Ulster Chess champion in history across all ages.

The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

'Batman mansion' owner hits back in bats row
The owner of Mentmore Towers, which starred in Batman Begins, says a repair scheme is under way.

'He's massive!' Meet Hugo, the world's tallest horse
Hugo the shire horse enters the record books as the world's tallest living horse.

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How Reform's £72m Mega Donations Change UK Politics
How the record donations change the country’s political landscape.

Americast
Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.

Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton

Garcia crushes overmatched Benn in two rounds
Ryan Garcia crushed Briton Conor Benn with a ruthless second-round stoppage to retain his WBC welterweight crown in a world title mismatch in Las Vegas.

Fixed v fluid - the opposing approaches of Maresca and Carrick
Enzo Maresca and Michael Carrick will go head to head in Sunday's Manchester derby, with their teams set up very differently.

Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.

'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive
Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.

'I thought I was going to die' - Burnley boss on sepsis scare
Burnley manager Jackie Bachteler will be in the dugout at Turf Moor on Sunday for the first time - but nine months ago she was fighting for her life.

South Africa cap series victory over New Zealand with win in Baltimore
South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.

Toothless Spurs blank again as new era turns into a false dawn
Toothless Spurs' draw a blank again and are now in danger of seeing a brave new era turn into a false dawn, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Al Jazeera

1,400 Yemenis flee to Djibouti within 24 hours
Yemeni refugees arrive in Obock, Djibouti, within 24 hours as Houthis tighten their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Wildfire rages on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast island of Brac
Croatian authorities have issued an emergency alert as a wildfire rages on Brac Island, off the Dalmatian coast.

One dead, more than 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry sinks, PM’s office says
Rescuers continue searching for survivors as the government scales back operations in open waters.

Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis have seized the strategic Mayun Island as they cement control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

‘We started to plummet’: Turbulence rocks Turkish Airlines flight
Video shows passengers screaming as turbulence rocked a Tunisia-bound Turkish Airlines flight.

Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipeline
Saudi authorities trace the launch site to Maysan province in southeastern Iraq, near the Iranian border.

Why Spain’s new Sahrawi citizenship law matters to Morocco
The new citizenship bill for Sahrawis touches a sensitive fault line in Madrid’s ties with Rabat.

Iran’s Pezeshkian: ‘We are not at war with Saudi Arabia’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is not at war with Saudi Arabia.

Trump says he would ‘love to see’ a united Ireland during Irish visit
US President Donald Trump said he would ‘love to see’ a united Ireland.

Houthi projectile wounds two, damages mosque in Jazan region, Saudi says
The Houthis say they carried out a strike targeting a Saudi military base in Sharurah, Najran province.

Iran war live: Commercial ship attacked in Hormuz killing 1, wounding 3
Latest strike on cargo vessel comes as Iran leaders plan to meet Gulf officials to discuss control over key waterway.

Teen rescued after clinging to boat for two days off Alaska
A 15-year-old boy was miraculously rescued after spending two days clinging to his capsized boat in Alaska’s Bering Sea.

Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76
The Philippine Coast Guard says 41 more bodies have been recovered from the M/V June Aster, with 13 people still missing

Mbappe double helps Real Madrid thump Rayo Vallecano 4–1 in La Liga
Goals from Bellingham and Carreras ease pressure on Madrid manager Mourinho after they lost their last league game.

Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton: US Open men’s singles final – all to know
Ben Shelton faces Alexander Zverev in the US final, hoping to end a 23-year drought in Grand Slams for American men.

Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open women’s singles final
The cool Kazakh lifts the trophy after frustrating Sabalenka in a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 win in New York as the new world No 1.

Arteta seethes at Sunderland penalty decision despite Arsenal win
Arsenal maintain perfect start to the season with their fourth win, thanks to goals from Guimaraes and Saka.

Tens of thousands march across Germany to protest far-right party AfD
Protesters in about 20 cities, including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, demand the banning of the Alternative for Germany.

USA edge Spain to book Women’s Basketball World Cup final against France
USA emerged 76-66 winners in a tense semifinal after Gabby Williams-led France powered past hosts Germany 86-64.

First naval battle between drones takes place in the Black Sea
The first naval battle between two Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) has taken place in the Black Sea.

Ebola spreads to seventh DRC province as gov’t insists cases are declining
Ebola has reached a seventh DR Congo province after an infected man travelled through Rwanda and Uganda.

Second crypto billionaire donates record $49m to far-right Reform UK
The two donations increase the total sum of money pledged to Reform since Friday to $97m.

Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 elderly residents
The facility had faced fines and enforcement proceedings over regulatory violations since 2019.

Israel bombs southern Lebanon as talks postponed
The next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US, has been postponed.

Gaza genocide documentary ‘NAZA’ wins Special Jury Prize at Venice
‘NAZA’, a documentary about Israel’s genocide in Gaza, has won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.

Global Times

New Delhi Summit provides clear guidance for higher-quality greater BRICS co-op; Xi-Modi meeting lifts ties to new phase of confidence-building: experts
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that the BRICS cooperation mechanism has become the world's most influential platform for ...

China ranks 2nd globally in space infrastructure construction: report
China ranks second in the construction of global space infrastructure, according to a report released at the 2026 China International ...

From owning to experiencing: services trade fair mirrors China's rise as service consumption powerhouse
With just a tap on a screen, Ms. Wang watched herself instantly transformed from a modern fashionista into Mu Guiying, ...

Hainan activates emergency response as tropical low triggers torrential rain, school closures
China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters launched a Level IV emergency response for South China's Hainan Province on ...

BRICS at 20: The world is eager to hear China's vision: Global Times editorial

When Chinese scientists become the new stars
He Guangxi

What does it mean to stand on the right side of history?: Hai Feng
Hai Feng

GT Voice: How will BRICS trade move beyond trillion-dollar threshold?
Global Times

Chinese solutions power global mining green transition
Autonomous mining trucks haul ore back and forth, intelligent systems crunch data in real time, and mineral processing equipment hums along efficiently. At the 2026 China Mining Conference and Exhibition in north China's Tianjin Municipality, held from Thursday through Saturday, green technologies, intelligent equipment and smart mining solutions ...

Serbian president inspects expressway being constructed by Chinese company
Chinese practices offer insights into sustainable fisheries development

Chinese practices offer insights into sustainable fisheries development
Serbian president inspects expressway being constructed by Chinese company

HYROX organizer disinfects course after female athlete suffers severe fecal incontinence mid-race at Beijing competition
The organizer of HYROX, a global indoor fitness race, issued a statement on Saturday night confirming that a major cleanup operation was launched during the HYROX Beijing competition after an ... South African minister calls for deeper sci-tech cooperation with China South African Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Blade Nzimande called for closer scientific and technological cooperation with China, saying the partnership was a critical component of bilateral relations. China releases list of world's leading sci-tech journals China on Saturday released a list of the world's leading science and technology journals at the opening of the 2026 Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai.

South African minister calls for deeper sci-tech cooperation with China
HYROX organizer disinfects course after female athlete suffers severe fecal incontinence mid-race at Beijing competition The organizer of HYROX, a global indoor fitness race, issued a statement on Saturday night confirming that a major cleanup operation was launched during the HYROX Beijing competition after an ... South African Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Blade Nzimande called for closer scientific and technological cooperation with China, saying the partnership was a critical component of bilateral relations. China releases list of world's leading sci-tech journals China on Saturday released a list of the world's leading science and technology journals at the opening of the 2026 Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai.

China releases list of world's leading sci-tech journals
HYROX organizer disinfects course after female athlete suffers severe fecal incontinence mid-race at Beijing competition The organizer of HYROX, a global indoor fitness race, issued a statement on Saturday night confirming that a major cleanup operation was launched during the HYROX Beijing competition after an ... South African minister calls for deeper sci-tech cooperation with China South African Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Blade Nzimande called for closer scientific and technological cooperation with China, saying the partnership was a critical component of bilateral relations. China on Saturday released a list of the world's leading science and technology journals at the opening of the 2026 Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai.

Beijing-Xiong'an Express Line begins full-route trial operation, boosting regional integration
China Southern to resume Guangzhou–New Delhi direct route, third major Chinese carrier to restore India service

China Southern to resume Guangzhou–New Delhi direct route, third major Chinese carrier to restore India service
Beijing-Xiong'an Express Line begins full-route trial operation, boosting regional integration

China's combination of huge market size, steadfast opening-up, innovation depth, and policy certainty constitute 'a powerful draw' to businesses
“This used to be a steel mill. Now the old workshops are equipped with modern functions, keeping so many traces of history. It's beautiful,” Norwegian visual artist René Konings told the Global Times, speaking of Beijing's Shougang Park, the venue of the 2026 China International Fair for Trade ...

China's top economic planner invites private investment in 36 projects
China ranks 2nd globally in space infrastructure construction: report China ranks second in the construction of global space infrastructure, according to a report released at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing over the weekend. ... China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has recommended 36 investment projects to private enterprises in a bid to further stimulate private investment. Sharp rebound in business confidence among US companies in China: AmCham Shanghai report US companies in China have witnessed a sharp rebound in business confidence, supported by stronger financial performance, an improved geopolitical landscape, and regulatory progress, with nearly 80 percent of respondents ...

Sharp rebound in business confidence among US companies in China: AmCham Shanghai report
China ranks 2nd globally in space infrastructure construction: report China ranks second in the construction of global space infrastructure, according to a report released at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing over the weekend. ... China's top economic planner invites private investment in 36 projects China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has recommended 36 investment projects to private enterprises in a bid to further stimulate private investment. US companies in China have witnessed a sharp rebound in business confidence, supported by stronger financial performance, an improved geopolitical landscape, and regulatory progress, with nearly 80 percent of respondents ...

Exhibition of cultural relics from China's Hebei province opens in Belgrade
Exhibition of cultural relics from China's Hebei province opens in Belgrade Myanmar embraces Chinese traditions at ceremony marking Mid-Autumn Festival Myanmar embraces Chinese traditions at ceremony marking Mid-Autumn Festival From a 625-meter-high ­suspended bridge to old city lanes, Anshun offers than expected Many tourists choose to travel to Anshun, a city in Southwest China's Guizhou Province, for the picturesque Huangguoshu Waterfall. But the first thing that greets some visitors has nothing to ...

Myanmar embraces Chinese traditions at ceremony marking Mid-Autumn Festival
Exhibition of cultural relics from China's Hebei province opens in Belgrade Exhibition of cultural relics from China's Hebei province opens in Belgrade Myanmar embraces Chinese traditions at ceremony marking Mid-Autumn Festival From a 625-meter-high ­suspended bridge to old city lanes, Anshun offers than expected Many tourists choose to travel to Anshun, a city in Southwest China's Guizhou Province, for the picturesque Huangguoshu Waterfall. But the first thing that greets some visitors has nothing to ...

From a 625-meter-high ­suspended bridge to old city lanes, Anshun offers more than expected
Exhibition of cultural relics from China's Hebei province opens in Belgrade Exhibition of cultural relics from China's Hebei province opens in Belgrade Myanmar embraces Chinese traditions at ceremony marking Mid-Autumn Festival Myanmar embraces Chinese traditions at ceremony marking Mid-Autumn Festival Many tourists choose to travel to Anshun, a city in Southwest China's Guizhou Province, for the picturesque Huangguoshu Waterfall. But the first thing that greets some visitors has nothing to ...

China's short film The Pigeon Ring wins Venice Immersive Grand Prize
Chinese short film The Pigeon Ring won the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, the top award of the Venice Immersive section, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday.

Dragon Boat Festival brings Chinese culture to southeast Bulgaria
How one book and a lifetime of reading shaped Zhang Ran's stage art

How one book and a lifetime of reading shaped Zhang Ran's stage art
Dragon Boat Festival brings Chinese culture to southeast Bulgaria

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Венецианский кинофестиваль вручил награды за лучшие фильмы
Гран-при достался датскому фильму "Женщина неизвестна"

Лавров: прекращения огня в Украине не будет даже в случае переговоров
Он посоветовал Зеленскому приехать для переговоров в Москву

Икона Андрея Рублёва "Троица" содержится в сломанной климат-камере
Условия в ней могут привести к серьёзным повреждениям

Ещё один кандидат от "Яблока" арестован в Свердловской области
Уже третий на этой неделе

МВД России объявило в розыск "Деда Архимеда" (Дмитрия Пуркина)
В его отношении открыто уголовное дело

В Кривом Роге Россия атаковала металлургический комбинат
Погибли два человека, четверо пострадали

Во Франции поезд сошёл с рельсов, полиция подозревает диверсию
Пострадали 44 человека

Суд снял с выборов кандидата "Яблока" в Госдуму из Сочи Владимира Атаманчука
Иск подал его конкурент на выборах от партии "Зелёные"

США ограничили время прохода танкеров через Ормузский пролив под своей защитой
Судам рекомендовали использовать два временных окна в сутки

В Болгарии загорелись склады оружейного завода EMCO
Второй раз за 33 дня

Иран получил от Китая спутниковые снимки перед ударом по базе США в Иордании
В результате июльской атаки погибли трое американских военнослужащих

Украинские беспилотники атаковали Тольятти и Таганрог
В Тольятти пострадал один человек

Российские войска атаковали Кривой Рог и Одессу. Есть погибшие
В Одессе семь человек и ребенок госпитализированы

Лидер оппозиционной партии Георгий Барамидзе арестован в Грузии
Ему предъявляют обвинения в государственной измене

"Альтернатива для Германии" подала иск против канцлера Фридриха Мерца
Мерц заявил, что АдГ планирует "этнические чистки"

В США почтили память погибших 25 лет назад, 11 сентября 2001 года
Тогда погибли почти три тысячи человек

Умерла принцесса Норвегии Астрид Мод Ингеборг
Ей было 94 года

Минюст признал "иноагентом" правозащитный проект "Пермь-36"
Но исключил из списка Евгения Понасенкова

В российских колониях и СИЗО содержатся 16 граждан США
Всего в России за решёткой около 25 тысяч иностранцев

Лукашенко: сын Николай служит в армии "в самом сложном подразделении"
Он также заявил о необходимости проверки в армии "вплоть до мобилизации"

Africanews

Saudi Arabia condemns attack on pipeline launched from Iraq
The Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Friday that a drone attack on its East-West Pipeline was launched from Iraq, causing injuries and damage.

Cameroon's economic capital Douala wakes up underwater after heavy rains
A large area of Douala woke up underwater following the heavy rains that struck overnight from Thursday into Friday. While the full extent of the damage remains unclear, the meteorological service is warning residents to prepare for even heavier rainfall in the coming days.

Uganda's King Oyo buried amid bitter succession dispute
As mourners gathered in western Uganda on Saturday for the burial of King Oyo, his Tooro kingdom is embroiled in a bitter dispute over his successor.

Kenya quest to host Africa Recording Academy HQ gets a boost
Kenya’s quest to host an Africa Recording Academy headquarters received a boost Friday when the Recording Academy officials said plans to set the ball rolling on key milestones were underway and that Kenyan mentee artists would travel to the United States next month.

Pilot warned plane was going too fast before overshooting Miami runway, killing 5
A pilot on board the Amazon cargo plane that overshot the runway in Miami on Sunday warned his co-pilot that they were going to fast as they approached for landing.

BRICS member states look to technology to help strengthen trade ties
The BRICS business forum kicked off in New Delhi on Friday, one day before India hosts the group’s annual summit. The focus of the forum was building more connected and resilient trade networks, with digital technology emerging as an important link between businesses.

Niger appoints new Chief of Staff of Armed Forces after foiled mutiny
Two weeks after a foiled mutiny attempted to oust him from power, the head of Niger’s military regime has appointed a new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.

Six Nigerians to face US charges over $6m online romance scam
Six Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of over $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the United States on Friday, South African police said.

Nigeria: Abuja bans all official visits to South Africa amid anti-immigrant violence
As violence in South Africa continues against immigrants, the Nigerian National Assembly has announced it is banning all official visits to the country.

Cleaner cooking stoves offer hope for 1 billion Africans using wood, charcoal
Almost 1 billion Africans still rely on wood, charcoal and other fuels that produce harmful smoke, according to the International Energy Agency. But across continent, cleaner cooking stoves are being brought into homes by cutting the price of electric and efficient biomass models

South Africa: Thousands of Zulu women gather for reed dance ceremony
Bright outfits and dancing filled the streets of Ingwavuma, in South Africa's southeastern KwaZulu-Natal province on Saturday, as thousands of young zulu women gethered to take part in the annual Reed Dance ceremony.

Russia trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Amnesty says
Russia is illegally trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Amnesty International said in a report Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war whom it said had been deceived into signing Russian military contracts

Uganda: Save the Children warns child malnutrition is worsening
Home to around 1.6 million people, Uganda’s Karamoja region has seen worsening food insecurity over the course of the past few months, according to Save the Children.

Samuel Eto’o rejects embezzlement allegations, calls claims smear campaign
Cameroon football chief Samuel Eto’o has rejected embezzlement allegations, calling the claims mere smear campaigns.

Moroccan lawyers extend strike over profession law
Moroccan lawyers are continuing a nationwide strike, launched nearly three months ago to protest changes to their practise which they say undermine their independence

Algeria: diversifying beyond oil and gas [Business Africa]
After decades of heavy reliance on oil and gas, Algeria is seeking to diversify its economy by expanding industry, agriculture, services and mining.

UN warns of persistent corruption and violence ahead of S.Sudan polls
South Sudan has seen no progress on corruption or political stability, a United Nations commission warned on Thursday after touring the country ahead of its first-ever elections.

Ebola: Kisangani gets new treatment centre as authorities scale capacity
Congolese authorities inaugurated a new treatment centre in the city of Kisangani as they race to ramp up surveillance, diagnostic and treatment capacity

Analyst says Algeria-UAE rift reflects wider Sahel dispute
Smail Debeche, a professor of international relations at the University of Algiers III, said the decision was a reaction to what he described as UAE actions against Algeria on the regional level, including in Africa's Sahel region and Libya.

Anthony Joshua crash driver trial adjourned to November 17
The trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the December 2025 crash that injured boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two members of his team, was adjourned Thursday to November 17.

South Africa protesters set September 30 deadline for undocumented migrants
Protesters in South African have given immigrants living in the country illegally until Sept. 30 to leave, threatening larger demonstrations if their demands are not met.

DRC: Bukavu residents reel in aftermath of deadly school blaze
Residents in the rebel-controlled city of Bukavu have been reeling in the aftermath of a fire that tore through two schools and proved deadly.

Ceuta: Morocco denies involvement in mass migrant crossing
In the wake of the migrant rush into Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta back in July, Morocco has insisted there are ‘no facts’ indicating its involvement.

S. Africa: Johannesburg hearing postponed for man accused of murder
A man suspected of killing his wife and two daughters in England appeared in a Johannesburg courthouse on Thursday. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is a British citizen of Zimbabwean origin; he has admitted unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

DRC: Deadly fire ravages school and entire neighbourhood in Bukavu
A devastating fire has struck the city of Bukavu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze, which broke out in the densely populated Kadutu district, killed at least 24 schoolchildren and destroyed two schools as well as more than 300 homes, according to a provisional toll from local autho

Chester Zoo celebrates the arrival of rare baby rock hyraxes
The six-week-old pups, named Russ, Spud and Jackie, were first shown to the public this week. They’re tiny, weighing just 350 grams, and staff say visitors are delighted to spot them in their enclosure.

Chinese electric motorcycle imports to Africa rise 60%
Africa’s imports of electric motorcycles and three-wheelers from China rose sharply in the first half of 2026, underscoring a divide in the continent's transition to electric vehicles.

Kenyan FM says move to regularise status of foreign workers not 'discriminatory'
As it seeks to backtrack from the concern, Kenya has warned foreign workers they have 90 days to regularise their status. The foreign minister says the move to regularise the status of foreign workers is not 'discriminatory'.

Morocco kicks off legislative election campaign with 27 political parties vying for 395 seats
Campaigning for Morocco's legislative election opened on Thursday, with the governing coalition seeking to retain power amid discontent over economic and regional inequalities.

Pix of the Day, 10 September, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 10 September, 2026 - Across the world

Algeria-UAE relations collapse after months of growing strain
Algeria said Thursday it was cutting diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates following years of tension, with Algiers accusing Abu Dhabi of interfering in national and regional affairs.

Dakar Youth Olympics flame lit in Athens ahead of games
The flame for the Dakar Youth Olympics was lit in Athens on Thursday for the first Olympic competition ever staged in Africa.

Middle East turmoil: Oil spikes above $100 on war fears
Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel as fighting between the U.S. and Iran intensifies, raising fresh concerns for consumers and businesses around the world.

Nairobi's street acrobats make a living by performing for motorists
The spectacle has been normalized at traffic stops in and around Nairobi, with acrobats taking advantage of gridlocks to perform for acknowledgement with cash tips. It is how they earn a living

Funding cuts forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close, aid groups warn
An additional three dozen health facilities serving more than 400,000 people in Sudan are closing this year due to global aid cuts, worsening a dire humanitarian situation in a country torn by more than three years of war, aid groups said Tuesday.

Nigerian presidential hopeful Obi promises anti-corruption drive
Oil-rich Nigeria can tackle its cost-of-living crisis in part by fighting government waste, presidential candidate Peter Obi told AFP, as politicians jostle to lead Africa's most populous country.

Trump pledges $5,000 payout if Republicans win US midterms
US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult American if Republicans win control of both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections.

Fighter jets soar in the sky at Egypt's El Alamein air show
The 2026 edition has brought together government and military delegations, aviation authorities, space agencies, airlines, and aerospace manufacturers

Uganda's Tooro kingdom succession disputed after death of King Oyo
Uganda’s Tooro kingdom has named television news anchor  Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as its new king, but the succession has been challenged by the mother of the late King Oyo Nyimba, just days before his burial.

Ebola survivors in Beni take their lessons to schools as classes resume
The Ebola survivors’ association in Beni, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, held an awareness-raising session for students as school resumed last week

Migration: Spanish prime minister defends handling of Ceuta crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended his government's handling of the migration crisis in Ceuta where some 80,000 migrants tried to enter at the end of July

Colossal energy brings veteran investor Warren Irwin on board as Africa strategy advances
Canadian explorer adds four decades of capital-markets and offshore investment experience as it targets upstream opportunities across Africa

Kenya records 19 Mpox deaths as cases rise to 1,298
At least 19 people have died from mox since the outbreak was confirmed in Kenya three months ago, according to a statement released Monday by the Kenyan Ministry of Health.

Kenyan start-up makes robotic limbs to sign for deaf kids
A Kenyan start-up has built a mechanical hand that can translate a teachers' voice into sign language in real time, allowing deaf children to learn alongside their hearing counterparts

Mali’s information war is increasingly being shaped by AI
Generative AI is increasingly used for information warfare in Mali, according to a study released Wednesday, with the conflict's factions mastering the technology to varying degrees.

UN hails Libyan agreement to move toward elections
The UN Security Council on Tuesday hailed an agreement reached by Libya's rival political groups that paves the way for elections to be held within two years.

Fifty Chinese nationals convicted in Madagascar for crimes deported
Chinese nationals convicted in Madagascar for their involvement in online fraud networks have been transferred to their country of origin to continue serving their sentences.

Sissi urges de-escalation as Israel attacks Gaza, Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday wounded at least nine people and reduced buildings to rubble in various areas

Ballon d'Or 2026: Hakimi, Mané among African nominees
Nominations for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, which recognises performances during the 2025-26 season, were announced by France Football magazine on Tuesday, ahead of the awards ceremony in London on October 26.

Iran claims strike on U.S. warships and oil tankers
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they have attacked and damaged two U.S. warships and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, in what they call retaliation for a U.S. strike on Iranian tankers.