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Remains found after wildfire identified as mother-of-three missing since 2019
A 56-year-old man is arrested after the remains of Joanne Sheen were found in London almost seven years after she went missing.

Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims
Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother.

Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high
Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.

Father's tribute to 'sweetest little boy' Noah Woods
Rhys Woods pays tribute to his three-year-old son and offers "deepest gratitude" to local people.

King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands
The comments were made at a summit in Scotland with participants from AI giants such as Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic.

Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award from Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden
The award was handed out last week, on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Ed Sheeran's tour in 'damage control mode' after Macklemore backlash
US stadium owner Robert Kraft says Sheeran asked him to match his own $2m (£1.5m) donation for "aid in the region".

UK Youth Parliament looks set to be axed
Some say scrapping the parliament for 11 to 18-year-olds would be a blow for democracy, while others say it is overdue.

Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler.

UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.

Family of 'Putney pusher' suspect say he was innocent and blame police for his death
The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.

Ukrainian guilty of vandalism at mosques linked to Russian network behind Starmer arson attack
Illia Bilyk, a 21-year-old Ukrainian man, has pleaded guilty to targeting five locations in east London.

This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

Why Canadians are ready for closer ties with Europe
People the BBC spoke to are excited by the prospect of working and studying in the EU, a suggestion Carney made this week.

Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen
BBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.

The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup
Before Thomas Tuchel names his first squad since the World Cup on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the big questions facing the England boss.

Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem?
The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar - what can be done about it?

Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

'I can get more time': Breast cancer patient finds out she can get life extending drug
Patients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS.

GTA 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debate
Fred Again, PinkPantheress and Travis Scott are on CD and vinyl editions of the album, but some fans have pointed out the "irony" of this following a controversial decision for a digital-only release of the game.

Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target
An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director.

Man, 29, jailed for raping two 14-year-old girls
One victim escaped and told a neighbour her friend was being raped by the Afghan national, the court heard.

White House withdraws Trump's ICE nominee as Republican senator objects
One senator from Trump's party blocked the bid as he demands information about the fatal killings of US citizens by immigration enforcement.

UK needs 'credible path' on defence spending, says Nato chief
Mark Rutte tells the BBC that UK ministers accept the need to make yearly steps to up spending.

Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself
Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.

Portsmouth RNLI station remains temporarily closed after anti-migrant protests
The RNLI says it hopes to have the lifeboat station operational again as soon as possible.

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Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller
It's the only thing you can trust. A friendship forged in motherhood is broken by a loss

England crush Sri Lanka to seal T20 series win
England comfortably chase a below-par target of 146 to thrash Sri Lanka by six wickets and seal the three-match T20 series with a game to spare.

The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup
Before Thomas Tuchel names his first squad since the World Cup on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the big questions facing the England boss.

This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

'Built differently' - Hodgkinson reveals hamstring abnormality
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she is "built differently" after an MRI scan uncovered an "abnormality" in her hamstring.

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Russia’s plans may include strikes against Ukraine’s allies, Poland says
Warsaw also says it scrambled military planes in response to a Russian attack in western Ukraine, close to its border.

Ilhan Omar attacker sentenced to more than a year in prison
The assailant sprayed vinegar at Ilhan Omar, admitting political motives were behind the assault at a townhall.

Four bodies found in Nepal tunnel as flood search continues
Rescuers in Nepal have recovered four bodies from a flooded hydropower tunnel in Chilime.

Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca, vows to protect holy city
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi pledges to defend Mecca and other Islamic holy sites.

Russia ‘sabotaging’ power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace
Investigation finds no evidence of Russia's claims that Ukrainian attacks hit the nuclear power plant.

Third person dies from malaria in cluster near Germany’s Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt grapples with a rare malaria outbreak tied to air travel, marking three deaths in recent months.

Serbia opens factory to assemble Israeli-made drones
Critics say Serbia's military ties with Israel are rising significantly.

Jerusalem Daily: Israelis protest outside ‘NAZA’ filmmaker’s home
Dozens of Israelis protested outside 'NAZA' filmmaker’s family home, chanting 'death to traitors'

US secures release of detained citizen Adam Castillo in Myanmar
Businessman Adam Castillo had been detained by authorities for three months on breach of trust allegations.

South Africa gender commissioner: women ‘hunted’ amid femicide crisis
A ninth woman has been found dead amid a wave of killings in South Africa’s Ekurhuleni region, east of Johannesburg.

English FA calls for Infantino to release FIFA World Cup sell-off documents
Gianni Infantino's World Cup selloff plan has faced global backlash with English FA latest to seek document release.

Brazil’s Lula announces welfare increases ahead of presidential election
Government says that increase represents an adjustment for inflation that has eaten away purchasing power since 2023.

Macron and Aoun discuss efforts to back Lebanon’s army, end Israeli attacks
The French presidency said the aim of the Paris talks was to review a Lebanese armed forces deployment plan.

Abhishek Sharma hits record T20 ton as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs
India opener Abhishek Sharma hits nine fours and 11 sixes in total of 221-7 as India seal 3-0 T20 series sweep.

‘I’m Russian’: NHL star Ovechkin defends Putin ad appearance
Washington Capitals captain under fire for appearing in an election campaign video for Putin's United Russia party.

The UK’s King Charles warns AI leaders of ‘existential dangers’
British monarch highlights AI's potential darker capacities, urging safety and humanity-focused development.

UN fact-finding mission says US committed possible war crimes in Iran
The mission also said Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during their crackdown on recent protests.

Xabi Alonso says Chelsea ambitions ‘very clear’ as Boehly era ends
Chelsea announce that Clearlake will acquire the stakes of Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter.

Five killed as Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis trade attacks
Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi says Saudi claims that the group targeted Mecca are a 'heinous lie'.

Rare Ethiopian manuscript stolen by British forces triggers restitution row
The Gondar Gospel belonged to the library of Emperor Tewodros but was seized in a battle decades ago.

Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion
Public broadcaster says country's participation cannot be justified amid 'appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza'.

Ninth woman’s body found as South Africa probes series of killings
All female victims in their 20s and 30s were killed on the outskirts of Johannesburg in the past two months.

‘Kosovo’s moves towards Israel are the price of aligning with US policy’
Kosovo's decision to join a US-led Gaza force exposes the pull of its alliance with Washington, according to analysts.

What are all the sanctions Iran is under?
Iran has faced a torrent of international sanctions since the 1979 revolution - here's what's in place right now.

China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow
Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.

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Xi stresses sustained efforts to expand, strengthen advanced manufacturing
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged sustained efforts to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing to provide strong support for advancing ...

Chinese FM holds phone talks with Rubio on high-level interactions; phone call reflects 'shared resolve' to stabilize ties: expert
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke by phone on Thursday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on high-level interactions ...

China-ASEAN Expo kicks off in S.China's Guangxi
The aroma of coffee, scent of fruits and a chorus of chatting between Chinese buyers and company representatives from the ...

'Global Perspectives on China' Dialogue on GDI held in Beijing
A high-level exchange event on the Global Development Initiative (GDI) was held in Beijing on Wednesday, where participants hailed the ...

95 years on, some in Japan still cling to militarist fantasies: Global Times editorial

Preparing for warfare on moon? US seeks to turn lunar orbit into powder keg
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Pragmatic delivery for BRICS' third decade
Evandro Menezes de Carvalho

GT Voice: China-US collaboration in AI not an option but an imperative
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Hualong One nuclear power unit goes commercial in Hainan, can support China's computing power
China's nuclear power sector has welcomed another major milestone, with Unit 3 of the Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant in South China's Hainan Free Trade Port, the first Hualong One nuclear power unit in the place, entering commercial operation on Thursday, the Global Times learned from China Huaneng ...

China's MPS handles over 36,000 cyber-related cases so far this year during 'Clean Net' campaign
Farmers busy with autumn harvesting across China

Farmers busy with autumn harvesting across China
China's MPS handles over 36,000 cyber-related cases so far this year during 'Clean Net' campaign

Chinese scholars urge global cities to include countryside in green transition
Chinese scholar Liu Yansui published a new article in the September 17 issue of Nature, calling for cities and the countryside that supports them to be managed as a unified ... Ministry of Natural Resources conducts multidisciplinary geological survey in China's Huangyan Dao waters To comprehensively understand the foundational geological elements and ecological environment of China's jurisdictional waters, the China Geological Survey's research vessel Haiyang Dizhi Shihao carried out a multidisciplinary comprehensive geological survey ... Family farm develops Lingzhi mushroom industry in Milin, China's Xizang A college graduate staff member checks aired white-fleshed Lingzhi mushrooms in a greenhouse in Milin, Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 14, 2026. In 2008, Milin County (now Milin ...

Ministry of Natural Resources conducts multidisciplinary geological survey in China's Huangyan Dao waters
Chinese scholars urge global cities to include countryside in green transition Chinese scholar Liu Yansui published a new article in the September 17 issue of Nature, calling for cities and the countryside that supports them to be managed as a unified ... To comprehensively understand the foundational geological elements and ecological environment of China's jurisdictional waters, the China Geological Survey's research vessel Haiyang Dizhi Shihao carried out a multidisciplinary comprehensive geological survey ... Family farm develops Lingzhi mushroom industry in Milin, China's Xizang A college graduate staff member checks aired white-fleshed Lingzhi mushrooms in a greenhouse in Milin, Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 14, 2026. In 2008, Milin County (now Milin ...

Family farm develops Lingzhi mushroom industry in Milin, China's Xizang
Chinese scholars urge global cities to include countryside in green transition Chinese scholar Liu Yansui published a new article in the September 17 issue of Nature, calling for cities and the countryside that supports them to be managed as a unified ... Ministry of Natural Resources conducts multidisciplinary geological survey in China's Huangyan Dao waters To comprehensively understand the foundational geological elements and ecological environment of China's jurisdictional waters, the China Geological Survey's research vessel Haiyang Dizhi Shihao carried out a multidisciplinary comprehensive geological survey ... A college graduate staff member checks aired white-fleshed Lingzhi mushrooms in a greenhouse in Milin, Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 14, 2026. In 2008, Milin County (now Milin ...

China opposes illegal unilateral sanctions and long‑arm jurisdiction, Chinese FM says in response to US' Russia sanctions bill
Fed's interest rate hike has limited impact on China: expert

Fed's interest rate hike has limited impact on China: expert
China opposes illegal unilateral sanctions and long‑arm jurisdiction, Chinese FM says in response to US' Russia sanctions bill

China-EU trade talks signal need to manage differences, concrete action needed to meet China halfway: expert
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a video call on Thursday with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Šefčovič at the latter's request to discuss China-EU economic and trade issues, according to China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM).

Chinese firm starts second waste-to-energy project in Indonesia, showcasing China's waste management technology: expert
A Chinese environmental company has launched its second waste-to-energy project in Indonesia, underscoring the growing overseas footprint of China's waste treatment technologies and their role in helping Southeast Asian countries ... Tourist arrivals from the Chinese mainland to Japan plunge 59% in Aug Visitor arrivals from the Chinese mainland to Japan tumbled 59.0 percent year-on-year to 418,000 in August as bilateral ties deteriorated over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks, according to ... Foreign firms ramp up R&D in China, shifting from factory floor to innovation hub Multinational companies are accelerating their investments in research and development (R&D) and advanced manufacturing in China, marking a structural shift from treating the country primarily as a low-cost production base ...

Tourist arrivals from the Chinese mainland to Japan plunge 59% in Aug
Chinese firm starts second waste-to-energy project in Indonesia, showcasing China's waste management technology: expert A Chinese environmental company has launched its second waste-to-energy project in Indonesia, underscoring the growing overseas footprint of China's waste treatment technologies and their role in helping Southeast Asian countries ... Visitor arrivals from the Chinese mainland to Japan tumbled 59.0 percent year-on-year to 418,000 in August as bilateral ties deteriorated over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks, according to ... Foreign firms ramp up R&D in China, shifting from factory floor to innovation hub Multinational companies are accelerating their investments in research and development (R&D) and advanced manufacturing in China, marking a structural shift from treating the country primarily as a low-cost production base ...

Foreign firms ramp up R&D in China, shifting from factory floor to innovation hub
Chinese firm starts second waste-to-energy project in Indonesia, showcasing China's waste management technology: expert A Chinese environmental company has launched its second waste-to-energy project in Indonesia, underscoring the growing overseas footprint of China's waste treatment technologies and their role in helping Southeast Asian countries ... Tourist arrivals from the Chinese mainland to Japan plunge 59% in Aug Visitor arrivals from the Chinese mainland to Japan tumbled 59.0 percent year-on-year to 418,000 in August as bilateral ties deteriorated over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks, according to ... Multinational companies are accelerating their investments in research and development (R&D) and advanced manufacturing in China, marking a structural shift from treating the country primarily as a low-cost production base ...

Ditan book fair expands to record size
The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar. China's micro-drama users surpass 800 million as market tops 100 billion yuan: NRTA officials China's micro-drama users have surpassed 800 million, and the market exceeded 100 billion yuan in 2025, a senior broadcasting official said on Thursday, as the country released 430,000 micro-dramas in ... Opening ceremony of Liuli art exhibition held in Singapore A Liuli artwork is on display at the opening ceremony of "Radiant Splendor - The Artistry of Zibo Liuli (Glass)" exhibition held in Singapore's China Cultural Centre on Sept. 16, ...

China's micro-drama users surpass 800 million as market tops 100 billion yuan: NRTA officials
Ditan book fair expands to record size The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar. China's micro-drama users have surpassed 800 million, and the market exceeded 100 billion yuan in 2025, a senior broadcasting official said on Thursday, as the country released 430,000 micro-dramas in ... Opening ceremony of Liuli art exhibition held in Singapore A Liuli artwork is on display at the opening ceremony of "Radiant Splendor - The Artistry of Zibo Liuli (Glass)" exhibition held in Singapore's China Cultural Centre on Sept. 16, ...

Opening ceremony of Liuli art exhibition held in Singapore
Ditan book fair expands to record size The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar. China's micro-drama users surpass 800 million as market tops 100 billion yuan: NRTA officials China's micro-drama users have surpassed 800 million, and the market exceeded 100 billion yuan in 2025, a senior broadcasting official said on Thursday, as the country released 430,000 micro-dramas in ... A Liuli artwork is on display at the opening ceremony of "Radiant Splendor - The Artistry of Zibo Liuli (Glass)" exhibition held in Singapore's China Cultural Centre on Sept. 16, ...

Chinese netizens question Asian Games organizing capacity after multiple teams stranded for hours at Nagoya airport amid poor logistics
Athletes from China and several other countries and regions were stranded for hours near Nagoya airport on Wednesday after transport arrangements broke down, leaving some waiting nearly six hours without food as they tried to reach their accommodations ahead of the Asian Games, Xinhua News Agency reported on ...

China targets 12th straight Asian Games gold-medal sweep as athletes arrive in Japan
Chinese team's 12-year wait for Asian Games cricket return ends without a match

Chinese team's 12-year wait for Asian Games cricket return ends without a match
China targets 12th straight Asian Games gold-medal sweep as athletes arrive in Japan

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Россия и Украина произвели обмен гражданскими лицами
В Украину вернулись 15 человек, в Россию - трое

Российские активы Nestle и "Ашан" переданы во внешнее управление
А также ещё несколько компаний

В Тюмени перед выборами ограничат продажу йода и зелёнки
Чтобы "предупредить возможные провокации"

19-летняя сибирячка получила 7 лет за якобы попытку уехать в Украину
Её отец отбывает 18-летний срок по обвинению в госизмене

В США осуждён на 20 лет член ИГ, причастный к теракту в "Крокусе"
Он участвовал и во многих других терактах в разных странах

До 25 тысяч граждан КНДР могут работать на сборке дронов в России
Северокорейцев оформляют как студентов в обход санкций ООН

Российский БПЛА снова ударил по Украине у границы с Польшей
Польша поднимала в воздух истребители

Премьер-министр Швеции Ульф Кристерссон подал в отставку
Новым премьер-министром станет лидер Социал-демократической партии Магдалена Андерссон

В Турции прошли массовые рейды против ЛГБТ-организаций
Задержаны больше 100 человек, десятки оставлены под стражей

Россия объявила Жанну Немцову в международный розыск
По делу о создании нежелательной организации

Хакеры потребовали от Revolut $3 млн за данные клиентов
Злоумышленники угрожают продать документы и историю транзакций сотен клиентов банка

Россия и Украина обменялись телами погибших военнослужащих
Украине передали 252 тела, России – 23

Россия атаковала судно под флагом Танзании в Чёрном море. Погиб капитан
Ещё трое членов экипажа ранены

Минцифры ведет переговоры с Apple о подключении iPhone к сетям 5G
Новая сеть работает в пилотном режиме, а её скорость не превышает LTE

Россельхознадзор нашёл опасный вирус в вакцине для собак "Мультикан"
Ведомство подтвердило связь зараженной серии препарата с гибелью собак

В Киеве в результате ночной атаки пострадали 18 человек
Силам ПВО удалось сбить 131 дрон из 157, заявили в ВСУ

Беспилотники ударили по Ярославлю и Ростовской области
В Ростовской области, возможно, атакован военный аэродром

Палата представителей США одобрила "адские санкции" против России
Законопроект предусматривает пошлины до 100% для покупателей российских энергоносителей

В результате удара по Киеву сгорел склад Фонда Елены Зеленской
И склад студии "Квартал 95"

Конгрессмен США потребовал от НХЛ реакции на агитацию Овечкина
Хоккеист снялся в предвыборном ролике "Единой России"

Africanews

'Gunfire everywhere': Displaced Yemenis describe terrifying journey to Djibouti
Displaced Yemenis who fled to Djibouti have been describing the fighting that forced them to leave. At least 100,000 people have left Yemen since the start of September as Iran-backed Houthi rebels advanced on the coast, seizing control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait.

Oil exploitation blamed for environmental damage, crop loss in Congo
In a report co-authored with Caritas, the diocese of Pointe-Noire said farmers in the Koilou department have reported sharp drops in cassava harvests. The residents pointed the finger at gas flaring by oil companies

Medical teams in DRC face difficult conditions as the race to contain Ebola outbreak
Medical teams face brutal conditions as grave diggers work night and day to bury victims of the Ebola outbreak which continues to grip the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sudanese women preserve bridal henna tradition amid war and water crisis
For Sudanese women, keeping the tradition alive has become a way of preserving cultural identity amid profound upheaval.

US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
The Palestinian Authority on Thursday slammed a decision by the United States to refuse visas for its officials to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a move which includes president Mahmoud Abbas according to a source familiar with the case

Netanyahu: Iran weakened but 'desire' to destroy Israel has not disappeared
The war in the Middle East has weakened Iran militarily but it hasn’t changed Tehran’s hatred for his country, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.

Kenyans weigh AI's promise and risks as technology transforms jobs
The debate reflects a growing global question: how to harness AI's benefits while limiting its risks.

Gambian businesses struggle under prolonged blackouts
In the coastal Gambian town of Tanji, Sirah Darboe-Manneh cleans fish next to a row of ice boxes laying empty because of relentless power cuts. With limited supplies of ice, storing the daily catch has become almost impossible

Ohio bike shop offers refuge and community to Mauritanian immigrants
This business in Lockland, Ohio, looks like a bike shop, but it’s a lot more than that. It’s also a gathering center for Mauritanians seeking asylum in the United States.

Valencia region deluge leaves streets covered in mud and vehicles unusable in Torrent
Intense rainfall dumped up to 96 mm on Torrent, south‑west of Valencia, flooding roads, homes and the Parc Central tunnel, trapping cars and prompting emergency pumping operations.

'Nobody's happy,' experts say, as Ed Sheeran tour controversy rolls on
When singer Ed Sheeran resumes his tour in Philadelphia on Saturday, he’ll be taking to the stage without his supporting acts. They pulled out after rapper Macklemore was dropped for saying ‘Free Palestine’ during a performance in New Jersey. Experts say this kind of controversy doesn't happen often

Ebola treatment center welcomes community to visit in bid to build trust
At least a dozen attacks have taken place against facilities involved in Ebola care, primarily due to fear of the disease, misinformation, and mistrust of health care workers

WHO sees encouraging signs in Congo Ebola fight but warns of surging cases
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said transmission was declining in the hardest-hit areas of Ituri province, while South Kivu has reported no new cases since May.

Mbappé explains decision to cover Ceuta solidarity message
Mbappé said his decision was not intended as a rejection of Ceuta or its residents. He said he wanted to express solidarity with migrants who have lost their lives and those living in difficult conditions.

African lab scientists gather in Togo to discuss challenges amid Ebola crisis
As Ebola threatens parts of Africa, the Federation of West African Medical Laboratory Science opened its first conference Wednesday, in Lomé, Togo, to discuss the challenges posed by epidemics in Africa

Guinea media regulator warns France 24 over description of president
France 24 had not immediately responded to a request for comment. The regulator also withdrew the press accreditation of a Jeune Afrique correspondent, accusing him of professional misconduct.

Series of femicides shocks South Africa, highlights crime levels
The discovery of the bodies of nine women near Johannesburg in the last two months has sent shock waves around South Africa and highlighted the scourge of femicide and high levels of violent crime.

South African sports broadcaster Owen Ndlovu found dead after hijacking
South African sports broadcaster Owen Ndlovu has been found dead, hours after he was abducted during a vehicle hijacking near Johannesburg.

'African risk premium': AU launches own credit rating agency [Business Africa]
African countries face some of the world’s highest borrowing costs, with ratings driving up interest and cutting off access to international capital. Now the African Union is fighting back with its own credit rating agency

South African President Ramaphosa taken ill after BRICS summit
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India, his office said on Wednesday, citing ill health.

War in Ukraine: Odesa and Sumy suffer fires and casualties in new Russian attacks
Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, sparking fires and damaging homes and other buildings, according to Ukrainian emergency services and local officials.

Ninth woman found dead in South Africa murder spree
The South African Police during a media briefing Tuesday announced that they’re to offer a R400,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible for the deaths of nine women whose bodies have been discovered at various locations in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

Dangote IPO draws interest from Nigerians keen to invest
Nigerians have started scrambling to buy a stake in Aliko Dangote's giant oil refinery, with some seeing the country's biggest-ever public share offering as a rare chance to participate in one of Africa's most ambitious industrial projects.

At least 82 people killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan
At least 82 people have been killed in a gold mine collapse in Sudan’s West Kordofan state, with dozens more injured and others feared trapped beneath the rubble.

Akinbode Akinbiyi turns everyday african life into art
At 80, Nigerian-born photographer Akinbode Akinbiyi continues to document the changing face of Africa and its global diaspora through a quiet, deeply personal approach to photography.

Kinshasa opposition protest dispersed as clashes leave one dead
Tensions erupted in Kinshasa on Tuesday as an opposition-led demonstration against plans to change the Democratic Republic of Congo’s constitution was abruptly dispersed by security forces.

Lionel Messi set for emotional farewell as Argentina faces Benin
Lionel Messi’s international story may not be over just yet. After announcing his retirement from Argentina duty on August 29th, following the World Cup final defeat to Spain and the recent death of his father, Messi is set for one final farewell.

Yemen fighting forces thousands into makeshift camps as displacement surges
Aid efforts are being hampered by damaged roads, restricted access and a shortage of funding, as fears grow of a wider humanitarian catastrophe.

More than 12 trillion tons of ice lost as climate change accelerates polar melt
Scientists estimate each centimetre of sea-level rise puts another two to three million people at risk of annual coastal flooding.

Edouard Mendy set to retire from Senegal duty after 59 caps
After 59 appearances for Senegal, Edouard Mendy could be saying goodbye to international football. According to Senegalese outlet Taggat, the 34-year-old goalkeeper has reportedly told incoming head coach Patrick Vieira that he intends to retire from international duty.

US military set to end decades-long presence in country in Iraq
Two deadlines are looming for Iraq at the end of the month: the end of a decades-long US military presence and the disarmament of non-state armed groups.

South Africans voice growing concerns over AI’s rapid rise
As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, concerns over its potential impact are growing in South Africa and around the world, with some members of the public worried about jobs, safety and the technology’s ability to operate beyond human control.

Senegal inks deal with Italian energy giant Eni to study 5 offshore blocks
Senegal has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian energy giant ENI to evaluate five offshore blocks, the country’s energy minister announced on Tuesday.

Police intensify hunt after eighth woman found dead in Ekurhuleni
Authorities are offering a 400,000-rand reward for information that could lead to arrests as the investigation continues.

Ed Sheeran's tour in shambles as supporting acts pull out over free speech row
Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America is in shambles after four of his supporting acts quit over a row about political speech.

Olu Jacobs, veteran of Nigerian and British screen, dies aged 84
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Wednesday.

US imposes targeted visa restrictions on South Africans over land and race policies
The latest measures are being imposed under a section of US immigration law allowing visa restrictions when an individual's entry could have serious adverse foreign-policy consequences.

At least 12 dead and dozens missing after building collapse in Gaza City
A deadly building collapse has killed at least 12 people in Gaza City on 16 September, according to Shifa Hospital, after a multi-storey building housing displaced families came down.

WFP: More than a million people in South Sudan at risk of losing food aid
Over a million "vulnerable people" in conflict-hit South Sudan could lose access to "lifesaving" food and nutritional assistance as soon as next month, as humanitarian organisations struggle to meet demands with a lack of funds, the UN's World Food Programme is warning.

Nigeria arrests Mexican national as authorities uncover suspected meth lab
Nigerian authorities have uncovered another suspected methamphetamine laboratory linked to Mexican nationals, raising concerns over attempts by international drug networks to establish production sites in the country.

From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forward
Technology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world.

Surge in Yemen violence ends ceasefire and drives mass displacement
Thousands of Yemenis are fleeing renewed fighting and arriving at makeshift Al Kadha camp in Taiz. The UN says 125,000 people have been displaced in the past two weeks.

Amnesty calls on Algeria to abandon death penalty plans for wildfires
Amnesty International is urging Algeria to abandon plans to resume executions. After deadly wildfires swept across the country’s northeast last month, President Tebboune called to impose the death penalty on people who start the fires. He said child abductors and abusers should also be executed.

Riyadh and Cairo call for free and secure shipping in Red Sea
Egypt’s president Abdel Fattah al-Sissi welcomed Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Cairo on Tuesday for talks on regional security.

US Military Faces Ammunition Shortages Amid Ongoing Iran War
President Donald Trump dismissed the report and its concerns over supplies, insisting US ammunition stocks are “virtually unlimited”.

Egyptians speak on the future of Artificial Intelligence
The furious debate over artificial intelligence has hardened into warring camps -- and a cautious middle.

Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election
Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters.

Clashes erupt between DR Congo opposition and pro-govt supporters in Kinshasa
Police fired tear gas as clashes erupted in Kinshasa on Tuesday between opposition supporters and pro-government activists during a rally against a proposed constitutional change, AFP journalists saw.

Nigerians displaced by conflict call for 'change' ahead of 2027 polls
As Nigeria heads into the 2027 elections, thousands of internally displaced people say they still feel forgotten. In one makeshift camp in the outer suburbs of the capital Abuja, those chased from their homes by a jihadist insurgency have little to show for their struggles.

South Africa: Commission begins probe into alleged links between politics and crime
A judicial commission set up by South Africa's president to investigate explosive claims by a top cop linking politicians to criminal gangs began its public hearings on Wednesday, weeks after a delayed start.