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Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBC
PM Andy Burnham on Sunday announced changes to the next early release scheme - scheduled to start in October - which mean PC Harper's killers will stay in jail.

US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
Iran says the attack on Larak Island, the first known US strikes since late July, killed two people and injured two others.

Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary
Kemi Badenoch is expected to carry out a wider reshuffle of her front bench team following high-profile departures.

Parents of seriously ill children should get paid leave, says commissioner
Children's commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza has backed called for more support for parents and carers.

This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show
Peter Marinker is taking on one of Samuel Beckett's most famous plays alone on a London stage.

The mystery of why so many black Britons still can't swim
For decades, swimming ability has been lower in the black community. Our writer asks why.

Jewish community in harder position than immediately after synagogue attack, says rabbi
Rabbi Daniel Walker says members of the Jewish community are feeling increasingly vulnerable.

Russian strikes destroy 12 million books ahead of Ukraine's first week back at school
Ukraine says Russia is deliberately attacking its culture, after strikes on publishers and churches.

Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit
An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provides further evidence that age is catching up with the 39-year-old great.

UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel
Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir.

Lola Young surprises Reading Festival with final day set
The singer has been slowly returning to performing after taking a break last year to "work on myself".

The millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening
Young people say gardening offers joy, serenity and a sense of community.

'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

What will Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveal about India's most powerful dynasty?
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir may finally answer questions about power, loss and the Gandhi family’s political legacy.

Celebrating 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival
Crowds take to the streets of west London to enjoy family day in the bank holiday weekend sunshine.

The Papers: 'Killers blocked from early release' and 'Harry should fund security'
Monday's papers are dominated by changes to the government's early release scheme for prisoners in England and Wales.

How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border
The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.

'A giant leap forward': Nasa launches powerful new space telescope
The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.

Eight killed and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.

Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school
Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.

Seven arrested after death of newborn baby girl
The baby was pronounced dead at a property in the Wincobank area of Sheffield.

'Like fighting a dinosaur': Sydney woman recalls how she punched shark during attack
Leah Stewart, 34, was mauled by a great white shark in June during a morning swim at Coogee Beach.

Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems
A survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years.

Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five
Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich.

Police release one of two men arrested over fatal house fire
Police continue to question a 23-year-old man over the fire in which a girl, 7, and her aunt died.

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Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?
And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?

Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?
BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.

Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit
An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provides further evidence that age is catching up with the 39-year-old great.

GB's Samuel earns first win at a Grand Slam - but 'nervous' Norrie beaten
British qualifier Toby Samuel breaks more new ground with a dominant victory over Tomas Machac on his US Open debut.

Robinson's rhythmical action reminiscent of McGrath - Agnew
Glenn McGrath-like Ollie Robinson has Australia to thank for bringing back into fashion an age-old tactic which is fuelling his success.

'14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form
England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".

World number one Scheffler claims second Fedex Cup title
At times it felt like there was a certain inevitability about Scottie Scheffler collecting his second Fedex Cup title on Sunday.

A new Man Utd era - but Fernandes still sets the standard
For all the new signings, it is still captain Bruno Fernandes who sets the standard at Manchester United, writes Simon Stone.

How did Rashford do on return to Man Utd XI? Player ratings
How Manchester United and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.

Al Jazeera

Global coral reef coverage risks irreversible decline, new report warns
Coral reefs make up just 1 percent of ocean coverage, but host a quarter of all life in the sea.

People return to their flood-ravaged homes in Nepal
Survivors in Nepal’s Nuwakot district are digging through mud and debris for belongings left behind by flash floods.

Russia, China leaders to meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
The organisation is not officially anti-West, but Russian and Chinese leaders have used it to amplify their worldview.

Mamdani lookalike contest draws hundreds of hopefuls in New York
Hundreds gathered for a Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest in New York, with nine contestants vying for votes.

Two Palestinians reported dead as Israeli forces raid Nablus
Footage shows Israeli military vehicles and personnel deployed across Nablus city in the occupied West Bank.

Iran targets Jordan after first US attack in a month
The US has launched its first strikes on Iran in a month, hitting sites on Larak Island. Iran hit back targeting bases h

Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test
Failed uprising in Niamey exposed tensions in Niger’s military, and the role of the Africa Corps in suppressing unrest.

Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies
Near 50C temperatures are driving record electricity demand, disrupting water supplies and straining health services.

US plans to sanction another bank to keep economic pressure on Iran
Washington has recently stepped up efforts to economically pressure Tehran amid the deadlocked truce talks.

Venezuela’s Maduro shares first photos from US detention
Abducted Venezuelan leader's post appears to show him in US detention, published two days after US-Venezuela oil deal.

What are the implications of the US-Venezuela oil deal?
Opposition in Venezuela as interim leader insists the deal with Washington will help with the country's recovery.

Dozens evacuated and about 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
More than 60 people have been evacuated after flooding swept large boulders and other debris into the Colorado River.

Flash flooding in Grand Canyon leaves more than 20 people missing
A search is under way for more than 20 people who may be missing after flash floods tore through Arizona’s Grand Canyon.

Iran war live: Tehran says it attacked bases in Jordan, UAE after US strike
CENTCOM says US forces bombed two IRGC rocket launchers on Larak Island which presented an 'imminent threat'.

What is Notting Hill Carnival’s Jab Jab parade?
The Jab Jab parade sees hundreds don devil horns and cover their skin in motor oil for London’s Notting Hill Carnival.

Vote count starts in Guinea-Bissau referendum on strengthening presidency
Ten months after a coup, military leaders say the referendum is designed to stabilise future civilian governments.

Lamine Yamal getting back to ‘top level’, Barcelona coach Flick says
Teenager struggled in Barca's La Liga start at Elche but improves against Athletic Bilbao, according to Hansi Flick.

Israeli strike kills 3-year-old child in Gaza
A deadly Israeli strike on Deir el-Balah killed two Palestinians including a 3-year-old child.

Jose Andres renews call for investigation into WCK Gaza staff killings
World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés is renewing his call for an independent investigation into Israeli strikes.

‘Opening a new chapter’: Syria reopens embassy in Libya after talks
Syrian foreign minister and Libyan PM agree to cooperation committee and reopening of diplomatic missions.

Video: Raging floodwaters sweep away lorry in the Philippines
Video shows a lorry being swept away by raging floodwaters in Rodriguez as torrential rains batter the Philippines.

Iran attacks US bases in Jordan after US strikes Larak Island
The exchange of attacks is the first flare-up in violence between the two sides since late July.

Butcher of Bosnia Ratko Mladic still hailed as a hero by some Serbs
Hundreds of Bosnian Serbs gathered to pay tribute to former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladić.

Real Madrid cruise past Malaga 4-0 to maintain Mourinho’s perfect start
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe on the scoresheet as Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid continues to move at pace in La Liga.

Israeli settler rabbi says Palestinians should leave the occupied West Bank
Video shows an Israeli settler rabbi telling peace activists that non-Jews in Israel have no national rights.

Global Times

Xi holds talks with Kyrgyz president
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov here on Monday. Xi arrived in ...

China injects sustained momentum into SCO cooperation -- SCO deputy secretary-general
China, as one of the founding members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), has consistently expanded the organization's cooperation agenda ...

China's manufacturing PMI rises to 49.8 in August, a sign of improving growth momentum
The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector stood at 49.8 in August, up 0.6 points from July, pointing ...

World's first space-based computing cloud enters routine on-orbit service: report
China has operationalized the world's first orbital computing cloud capable of providing regular on-orbit experimental services, marking a new stage ...

Following the 'SCO fast track,' China-Kyrgyzstan friendship enters a 'golden period': Global Times editorial

CXMT's lawsuit pushes back against groundless US tech bullying
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GT Voice: Yuan shouldn't be scapegoat of West's waning competitiveness
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How China's tech helps reshape Africa's industrial path
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Update: Mudslide rescue efforts intensify in Xizang as death toll rises to 16, with 546 missing
Rescuers are racing against time and the odds in search of survivors after a devastating mudslide, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche in Nepal, hit the border port of Gyirong in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. According to a press conference held by the information office ...

Disinfection operations carried out in mudslide-hit area of Gyirong County
Drones, satellites aid China's border rescue after Nepal mudslide, while experts explain why joint monitoring, early warning are challenging?

Drones, satellites aid China's border rescue after Nepal mudslide, while experts explain why joint monitoring, early warning are challenging?
Disinfection operations carried out in mudslide-hit area of Gyirong County

Rescuers race against time and odds in search of survivors in mudslide-hit Gyirong Port
Rescuers and sniffer dogs search for the missing at the mudslide-hit area in Gyirong County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 30, 2026. Rescuers are racing against time and the ... Samples turn negative as Zhuhai city tests cabbage amid public concerns over formaldehyde-treated products In response to public concerns over whether “formaldehyde-treated cabbage” had entered the market, Zhuhai city in South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday released the results of a special inspection, which ... Communications restored at mudslide-hit border port in Xizang Communication signals have reached the core rescue site at the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, local officials confirmed Sunday.

Samples turn negative as Zhuhai city tests cabbage amid public concerns over formaldehyde-treated products
Rescuers race against time and odds in search of survivors in mudslide-hit Gyirong Port Rescuers and sniffer dogs search for the missing at the mudslide-hit area in Gyirong County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 30, 2026. Rescuers are racing against time and the ... In response to public concerns over whether “formaldehyde-treated cabbage” had entered the market, Zhuhai city in South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday released the results of a special inspection, which ... Communications restored at mudslide-hit border port in Xizang Communication signals have reached the core rescue site at the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, local officials confirmed Sunday.

Communications restored at mudslide-hit border port in Xizang
Rescuers race against time and odds in search of survivors in mudslide-hit Gyirong Port Rescuers and sniffer dogs search for the missing at the mudslide-hit area in Gyirong County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 30, 2026. Rescuers are racing against time and the ... Samples turn negative as Zhuhai city tests cabbage amid public concerns over formaldehyde-treated products In response to public concerns over whether “formaldehyde-treated cabbage” had entered the market, Zhuhai city in South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday released the results of a special inspection, which ... Communication signals have reached the core rescue site at the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, local officials confirmed Sunday.

'In Europe, For Europe' strategy highlighted as more Chinese companies report strong half-year sales in Europe
S.Korean investors reportedly eye Samsung, SK Hynix as CXMT takes global lead on advanced mobile memory

S.Korean investors reportedly eye Samsung, SK Hynix as CXMT takes global lead on advanced mobile memory
'In Europe, For Europe' strategy highlighted as Chinese companies report strong half-year sales in Europe

Chinese firm helps rural Egyptian women improve livelihoods through poultry raising
In a training room in Egypt's northern Beheira Governorate, rural women listened closely as Chinese and Egyptian specialists explained poultry-raising techniques, from temperature control and ventilation to weight monitoring and disease prevention.

Super-large-diameter slurry balance shield machine rolls out for deepest railway tunnel along Yangtze River
China's manufacturing PMI rises to 49.8 in August, a sign of improving growth momentum The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector stood at 49.8 in August, up 0.6 points from July, pointing to a clear improvement in manufacturing momentum, official data showed ... A super-large-diameter slurry balance shield machine, developed by China for high-speed railway projects, rolled off the production line in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province recently, marking a critical phase in ... Shanghai LEGOLAND sees triple-digit growth of foreign visitors amid summer tourism boom Shanghai LEGOLAND Resort delivered strong results during the summer season, with the number of international visitors posting triple-digit growth, up nearly 2.5 times year-on-year, as services for international tourists continued ...

Shanghai LEGOLAND sees triple-digit growth of foreign visitors amid summer tourism boom
China's manufacturing PMI rises to 49.8 in August, a sign of improving growth momentum The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector stood at 49.8 in August, up 0.6 points from July, pointing to a clear improvement in manufacturing momentum, official data showed ... Super-large-diameter slurry balance shield machine rolls out for deepest railway tunnel along Yangtze River A super-large-diameter slurry balance shield machine, developed by China for high-speed railway projects, rolled off the production line in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province recently, marking a critical phase in ... Shanghai LEGOLAND Resort delivered strong results during the summer season, with the number of international visitors posting triple-digit growth, up nearly 2.5 times year-on-year, as services for international tourists continued ...

Kids kick critically endangered snake specimen as father joins; Chinese museum strongly condemns 'uncivilized' behavior
Surveillance images from the National Zoological Museum of China have sparked online outrage after two children were seen grabbing and kicking endangered animal specimens, while their father picked up the ... than 10,000 take part in annual Bubble Run in Los Angeles than 10,000 people took part in the annual Bubble Run on Saturday at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, east of Los Angeles, enjoying a day of running, colorful bubbles ... Chinese Football Association debunks rumors of U23 coach's departure The recent online reports claiming that the Chinese Football Association (CFA) would not renew the contract of Antonio Puche, head coach of the Chinese U-23 national team and the men's ...

More than 10,000 take part in annual Bubble Run in Los Angeles
Kids kick critically endangered snake specimen as father joins; Chinese museum strongly condemns 'uncivilized' behavior Surveillance images from the National Zoological Museum of China have sparked online outrage after two children were seen grabbing and kicking endangered animal specimens, while their father picked up the ... than 10,000 people took part in the annual Bubble Run on Saturday at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, east of Los Angeles, enjoying a day of running, colorful bubbles ... Chinese Football Association debunks rumors of U23 coach's departure The recent online reports claiming that the Chinese Football Association (CFA) would not renew the contract of Antonio Puche, head coach of the Chinese U-23 national team and the men's ...

Chinese Football Association debunks rumors of U23 coach's departure
Kids kick critically endangered snake specimen as father joins; Chinese museum strongly condemns 'uncivilized' behavior Surveillance images from the National Zoological Museum of China have sparked online outrage after two children were seen grabbing and kicking endangered animal specimens, while their father picked up the ... than 10,000 take part in annual Bubble Run in Los Angeles than 10,000 people took part in the annual Bubble Run on Saturday at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, east of Los Angeles, enjoying a day of running, colorful bubbles ... The recent online reports claiming that the Chinese Football Association (CFA) would not renew the contract of Antonio Puche, head coach of the Chinese U-23 national team and the men's ...

China-Kyrgyzstan joint archaeology underlines millennium of friendship along ancient Silk Road
In downtown Bishkek, a white building at the National Academy of Science of the Kyrgyz Republic stands on the street. Taking the elevator to the third floor and pushing open an unassuming door, sunlight streams through the window and falls on a small bronze mirror lying on a ...

Ancient Silk Road passage in northwest China expands global ties
Rare 2,000-year-old four-horse chariot carving found in China's Helan Mountains, first of its kind

Rare 2,000-year-old four-horse chariot carving found in China's Helan Mountains, first of its kind
Ancient Silk Road passage in northwest China expands global ties

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К Турции прибило волнами российское судно, повреждённое атакой БПЛА
Команда покинула сухогруз после атаки, судно без людей дрейфовало

В Венгрии расследуют дело компании отца Виктора Орбана
Компанию подозревают в мошенничестве при выполнении госзаказов

Ещё одного кандидата от "Яблока" снимают с выборов в Госдуму
Айрат Гумербаев баллотируется от одномандатного избирательного округа

В Белгороде под ракетный удар попали ТЭЦ и склад Ozon, двое погибших
После ударов ракет возникли пожары

У берегов Кипра перевернулось судно, на борту 267 человек, есть жертвы
Ведётся спасательная операция

Исландия проголосовала против переговоров о вступлении в ЕС
По предварительным данным, против выступили 52,8 процента

Наводнение в Непале: погибли 750 человек, более 3000 пропали без вести
Среди пропавших без вести сотни иностранцев

СМИ: Германия обвинит Россию в попытке диверсии в аэропорту Лейпцига
Ранее там были обнаружены дроны с взрывчаткой

Волгоградского профессора Романа Мельниченко наказали в СИЗО за отказ отправиться на войну
Арестованный по делу о "дискредитации" российской армии бывший профессор Волгоградского государственного университета и кандидат юридических наук Роман Мельниченко заявил, что в изоляторе его пытались завербовать на войну против Украины, а после отказа в качестве наказания заставили бегать. О давлении 53-летний профессор сообщил в письме адвокату Дмитрию Сотникову. Отказ отправиться на войну Мельниченко объяснил вербовщику тем, что он украинец. Кроме того, у него есть проблемы со зрением...

Глава ЦРУ в ходе визита в Москву предложил провести встречу трех лидеров – Axios
Ранее NYT писала, что Рэтклифф призвал Москву вступить в серьезные переговоры

Жителей Ставрополья и Адыгеи лишили гражданства из-за несогласия с войной против Украины
Жителей Ставропольского края и Адыгеи по решению ФСБ лишили российского гражданства. Оба, как утверждает спецслужба, выступали против так называемой специальной военной операции, то есть против войны в Украине. Всего, заявила ФСБ, гражданства лишились восемь "выходцев из Центрально-Азиатского региона и Закавказья". Они якобы создавали угрозу национальной безопасности России. Житель Ставрополья, имя и происхождение которого не указаны, якобы "участвовал в реализации" неких мероприятий для...

В Ленинградской области из-за атаки дронов начался пожар в промзоне
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Адвокат жены Павла Крисевича заявила о давлении ФСБ на её подзащитную
Елена Моргунова находится под административным арестом в Рязанской области

В Непале похоронят 226 неопознанных тел после разрушительного наводнения
Морги в зоне катастрофы переполнены

Правительство РФ продлило запрет на вывоз дизельного топлива
На фоне продолжающегося дефицита

Прокурор в Новгороде предупредил "Яблоко" в связи с роликом о мире
На ролик пожаловался избирком

В Исландии проходит референдум о планах присоединения к ЕС
По опросам, мнения исландцев разделены почти поровну

Трамп: США возьмут под контроль часть нефтяных запасов Венесуэлы
Власти в Каракасе приветствовали соглашение

В столице Нигера произошли вооружённые столкновения
По ряду сообщений, мятежники захватили аэропорт

Взрыв в украинском селе Милая: более 30 погибших
Власти заявили о "преступной халатности"

Africanews

Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers
Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. The changes would expand the president’s powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.

Male midwives in Lesotho challenging traditional gender roles
A small but growing body of men in Lesotho are successfully challenging traditional gender roles and becoming professional midwives.

UNESCO recognition boosts efforts to preserve Sao Tome's historic plantations
UNESCO recognition of Sao Tome and Principe's historic plantations is boosting efforts to restore the colonial-era buildings and find new uses for them.

Volunteers in Algeria moblise to support families displaced by wildfires
Volunteers have mobilised to provide essential supplies to families displaced by wildfires in Jijel province, northeastern Algeria.

DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spread
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating people against Ebola in Kisangani, as the country battles an outbreak that has been affecting the country since mid-May.

Zimbabwe: At least 27 people dead after minibus and truck collide head on
A minibus carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people, police said Saturday, in the latest deadly road crash to hit the country.

Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niger after attempted mutiny
Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts.

DRC opposition rejects President Tshisekedi's offer of national dialogue
Opposition groups in the DR Congo have rejected President Felix Tshisekedi’s offer of a national dialogue aimed at reconciling the conflict-wracked country.

US due to cut off UAE branches of Egypt's Banque Misr over Iran ties
The US Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates from the US financial system, an official said Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically.

Gaani festival celebrates history of resilient peoples united by shared history
The Gaani festival in northern Benin celebrates the shared history of three peoples separated by colonisation.

Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base
Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.

Solar-powered ambulance completes successful trial run
The world’s first solar ambulance completed a successful trial run on Friday, raising hopes of bringing vital medical care to remote regions.

UN calls on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians
The United Nations is calling on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians, days after a brutal attacked by armed gang members left 47 people dead and dozens kidnapped.

Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital
Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year.

Funerals held for victims of Algeria's deadly wildfires
Victims of deadly wildfires that swept through Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province were buried Friday in Djemaa Beni Habibi, as grieving relatives and Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb gathered for the funerals.

Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king
Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.

Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave
The bodies of six men, their hands tied and their eyes blindfolded, were found on Monday by people who had gone into a forest in Forécariah prefecture to collect firewood.

Kenyan police fire teargas to disperse protesting small-scale traders
Shop owners and importers were demonstrating against an increase in import duties they say will hurt small businesses.

Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency, her first major concert run since revealing her stiff‑person syndrome diagnosis.

Six months into Iran War there is no end in sight to the conflict
As life continues in Iran despite economic hardship, the war has settled into a stalemate with mediated talks failing to produce a peace deal.

Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war
Around a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza.

Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters, killing four amid deteriorating camp conditions
Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Gaza, hitting a tent shelter and worsening conditions in overcrowded camps plagued by pests and poor sanitation.

‘We only tried to save our lives’: Algerians survey wildfire devastation
Authorities recorded nearly 2,000 fires across Algeria in July alone, underscoring the growing challenge facing communities already vulnerable to extreme heat and dry conditions.

Sudan lifts two-year curfew in Khartoum amid ongoing war
Sudan has lifted a two-year-old night-time curfew and a state of emergency in the capital, Khartoum, in a move authorities say will allow residents to move and work around the clock.

UN and partners strengthen Ebola preparedness in South Sudan border town
Humanitarian organisations warn there is a significant risk of a spillover due to extensive cross-border trade and travel between the two countries.

Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared
Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.

Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin marathon
His withdrawal leaves the men's race wide open, while the women's event is set to feature Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, who recently set a new women's marathon world record in London.

Nightlife thrives in deeply religious northern state of Nigeria
Sokoto state is known as the “Seat of the Caliphate” for its role in the birth and propagation of Islam in the region.

UN chief says additional $1.1 billion urgently needed to fight Ebola outbreak
As a fast-growing Ebola outbreak grips the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations is warning of a critical funding gap. Secretary-General António Guterres says another 1.1 billion dollars is urgently needed to contain the crisis.

Libya energy crisis leaves parts of oil-rich country struggling
In Tripoli, shoppers are turning to their mobile phone flashlights as power cuts plunge grocery stores into darkness. Libya is facing its worst crisis in years, with severe fuel shortages disrupting daily life. As summer heat peaks, millions struggle to keep homes, cars and businesses running.

Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants.

U.S. deports dozens to Haiti as migrants arrive in unfamiliar country
It is the second U.S. deportation flight to Haiti since Temporary Protected Status was ended for some 350,000 Haitians living in the United States.

Near-total lunar eclipse as moon passes through Earth's shadow
Residents of Lisbon looked to the skies in the early hours of Friday morning as Portugal experienced a partial lunar eclipse.

Nepal: army rescues hundreds as diaspora mourns lives lost
Nepal’s army rescues hundreds from a flooded hydropower tunnel as more than 1,500 remain missing, while the Nepali diaspora holds vigils in New York.

Algeria declares 3 days of national mourning as wildfire death toll rises to 12
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Thursday declared a three-day national mourning after wildfires in the northeast killed at least 12 people and injured dozens.

DR Congo begins Ebola vaccinations as deadliest outbreak on record spreads
Authorities are therefore using Ervebo under a compassionate-use programme while researchers gather data on whether it can protect against the current strain.

Agriculture: West Africa seeks to speed up the movement of seeds
Ahead of the Kigali forum, more than 200 agricultural sector stakeholders called for easier movement of seeds across West Africa.

Zambian opposition leader Mundubile taken into custody on treason charges
The Zambian opposition leader who was runner-up in this month's disputed presidential election was taken into custody Thursday over treason allegations, police said.

Police in Ceuta clash with anti-migrant protesters as tensions rise
Police in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta clashed with anti-migrant protesters on Thursday, one month after thousands of migrants entered the territory from Morocco.

SA court postpones extradition hearing of UK man charged with murdering family
A court in Johannesburg on Thursday postponed the extradition hearing of British man of Zimbabwean heritage wanted in the UK for the murders of his wife and two daughters.

Hundreds gather in Oslo to support Norway’s King Harald V
Hundreds gather outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V’s worsening health.

Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing
Communities along Nepal’s Trishuli River face catastrophic damage, hundreds missing and destroyed bridges as helicopters race to evacuate the injured.

Most Tunisian regions on high alert amid second extreme heatwave
Temperatures have soared to 49 degrees Celsius across parts of the country, as the heat coincides with power cuts and water scarcity.

China: Video shows mudslide surging through Gyirong port
A flash flood swept through China’s Gyirong port on 26 August after a major disaster struck nearby Nepal. Footage shows mud and debris engulfing the border trade hub.

Former Bosnian Serb Ratko Mladic convicted of genocide dies aged 84
Mladic oversaw the killing of some 8,000 Muslim men and boys in a UN-designated “safe area” in Srebenica in 1995.

Qatar’s foreign minister visits Tehran as efforts to ease Iran-U.S. crisis continue
The visit came after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization reported that an oil tanker had been hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

Senegal ruling party Pastef presses government over 2027 local elections
Senegal is heading toward a crucial political test, with local elections expected in January 2027.

Opposition urges African Union to intervene in Zambia's disputed election
They say the 1 September inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema will render scrutiny of the disputed vote “moot”.

South Africa: Family murder suspect Ndodana Tshuma remanded until September
The case will now return to court as South African authorities continue the process that could determine whether Tshuma is extradited to Britain to face the allegations there.

Panama Canal cuts ship traffic as El Niño threatens water supplies
The Panama Canal is set to reduce daily ship transits in September, as an unusually early dry season and lower rainfall linked to El Niño threaten water supplies.