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Deloitte helped in falsifying documents to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth, BBC finds
Backdated paperwork also made the Russian oligarch’s yachts and mansions disappear from accounts, investigation finds.

Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports
It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.

Watch: CCTV shows people take cover as missile hits Riyadh airport
Footage from inside the airport shows the moment the strike hit on Saturday.

Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.

Russell Brand appears in court for start of rape trial
The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.

Reform pledges to suspend UK's asylum system for up to five years
All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.

Burnham says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote
The prime minister says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.

Wildlife park closed for third day after tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains shut after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger on Saturday.

Tom Cruise film Digger could lose $245m at box office
The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.

Women's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, union says
Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.

Sinn Féin ministers facing no-confidence vote after Drumcree dispute
The motion against Michelle O'Neill and three other Sinn Féin ministers will be debated after receiving the backing of unionist parties last week.

American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.

Watch: How did Roman Abramovich's advisors help hide his wealth?
Working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC Panorama reveals how the Russian billionaire hid his wealth with the help of Deloitte.

How to avoid getting stung if you miss credit card payments
People are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.

Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.

How South Africa Test shows why teams still can't agree on how to play in bad light
More than 60 overs have been lost from the first Test between South Africa and Australia despite a change by the ICC. Has cricket missed a trick?

Watch moment orangutan family released back into the wild after Borneo fires
The critically endangered apes were rescued from intense wildfires that destroyed their habitat in August and September.

Man City's statement win has feeling of irrelevance with season in limbo
Manchester City record what they will view as a statement win at Liverpool - but is it a statement that carries any weight during a Premier League season in limbo, asks Phil McNulty?

Mourners killed by Kenya police at ex-PM's national farewell not part of violence, BBC finds
After analysing 1,500 videos and images of the Raila Odinga memorial, Africa Eye finds that those killed were far from the scuffles.

Pupil arrested after two teachers shot at French school
A 14-year-old was detained after the middle-school principal and teacher were injured.

Man denies racist murder of scientist in Dundee
Kyler Rattray, 21, is alleged to have repeatedly struck Dr Fortune Gomo with a knife last year.

Indian opposition leaders march to top court to demand election chief resign
The march follows a chaotic weekend in Delhi which saw thousands of protesters being detained by police.

AI spots nearly 19,000 'shocking' road offences
Captured images include a front-seat passenger holding a small child on her lap without a seatbelt.

Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds
One in 10 scams reported to Citizens Advice relate to fraudsters charging for work not done, or done badly.

Remnants of hurricane to bring warm weather to the UK this week
Close to record-breaking warm nights are possible this week as warmer air heads for the UK.

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Key suggests Carse can return as England reveal contract list
Director of cricket Rob Key believes Brydon Carse can play for England again, despite an ongoing investigation into an incident outside a Derby nightclub in August.

New rule, no change - has cricket missed a trick again with bad light?
More than 60 overs have been lost from the first Test between South Africa and Australia despite a change by the ICC. Has cricket missed a trick?

DP World Tour to refuse LIV players in 2027 season
The DP World Tour will not allow LIV Golf players to compete at its events in the 2027 season.

Women's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, says Fifpro
Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.

The 'Kane-esque' striker Spurs may regret letting go
Will Lankshear's positioning, finishing and poacher's instinct have made him an instant hit at Riverside Stadium – and a cause of lament at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Niners go 5-0 and a rare tie - five things from NFL week five
The San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings maintain their perfect starts to the season on another gripping Sunday in the NFL.

Al Jazeera

‘Energy ceasefire’: What’s behind Trump’s love-hate ties to Russian oil?
Trump's energy truce sparks criticism over aiding Russia's war finances amid diesel shortages and rising consumer costs.

Giants Brigades lead southern Yemen fightback against the Houthis
Yemen's Southern Giants Brigades have emerged as one of the leading forces against the Houthis.

Saudi Arabia vows resilience as Houthi strikes hit Riyadh airport
New footage shows a Houthi strike on Riyadh’s airport as Saudi Arabia reaffirms its resilience.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’
The EU also announced that it officially added almost 1,600 new sanctions on Russia's military industrial complex.

What we learned from ‘guilty’ Man City’s win over Liverpool at Anfield
City beat Reds despite a hostile Anfield reception, but Premier League season still hangs in the balance.

Melbourne man ‘strongly rejects’ links to flydubai attack suspect
Samir Mohtadi "strongly rejects" any attempt to associate him or Islamic centre in Melbourne with the alleged attacker.

Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee alleges abduction ahead of Delhi protests
Indian YouTube star Dhruv Rathee alleges he was abducted from home and held for nearly 24 hours without a lawyer.

Maps show how Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ keeps squeezing Palestinians in Gaza
A year into a 'ceasefire', Israel restricts access to 65 percent of Gaza and crams 2.1 million people into the rest.

Delhi braces for more protests against election chief amid crackdown
Opposition parties joined by student groups are back on the streets, disrupting New Delhi with flash marches.

What do emergency and governor rule in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mean?
Pakistan has taken control of a province governed by Imran Khan’s PTI. Here's what the move means and what happens next.

Russia introduces drone classes in public schools
Russian public schools are teaching children to assemble and fly drones as part of changes to the national curriculum.

Photos: Gaza mothers endure endless lines as famine fears persist
Hunger grips Gaza, with over 1.4 million people acutely short of food as aid remains insufficient to meet basic needs.

Steve Smith breaks Test fielding record as Australia dominate South Africa
Smith moves to 223 career catches, a record for fielders, as Australia bowl out South Africa for 284 in reply to 390.

India opposition plans New Delhi protest to demand election chief resign
Thousands of security personnel have been deployed before a protest rally calling for the election chief's removal.

Alvarez vs M’billi boxing bout to go ahead despite Saudi airport attacks
Mexican boxer tells Turki Al-Sheikh he 'fears nothing' and will face M'billi in Riyadh on October 31 'no matter what'.

If Netanyahu goes, does anything really change for Palestinians?
Analysts say opposition win in polls may bring only marginal change and no fundamental shift on Gaza, West Bank.

India opposition march live: Rally to Supreme Court against election chief
Main opposition Congress party leads rally to the top court to demand the removal of the chief election commissioner.

Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks
US, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand among countries urging citizens to avoid travel to the kingdom.

Clashes reported in Yemen as Houthis advance towards Taiz
Heavy clashes have been reported between Houthi fighters and Yemeni- forces near the strategic southern city of Taiz.

China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
Chinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.

Netanyahu demands probe into sources for award-winning Gaza film NAZA
Documentary draws on 24 anonymous Israeli sources accusing military of killing Palestinians in Gaza using AI systems.

Ethiopian troops enter Adigrat in Tigray, near the Eritrean border
Ethiopian government forces entered Adigrat in northern Tigray after rebel fighters withdrew.

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said one of the missiles launched from the Pyongyang area flew more than 900km.

At least 139 dead as migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes
At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 84 remain missing after a migrant boat capsized.

Saudi Arabia says 1 dead, 11 injured in latest attack on Riyadh airport
Sunday's strike on King Khalid International airport kills a Pakistani national.

Global Times

Xi, Papua New Guinea's governor-general exchange congratulations over 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Xi, Papua New Guinea's governor-general exchange congratulations over 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Certain politicians serve as pawns of Taiwan authorities seeking 'independence' by relying on external forces: FM spokesperson on countermeasures against Paraguayan and Belizean ministers
The Taiwan question is a major issue of principle concerning China's sovereignty and national reunification, representing the core of China's ...

Led by DeepSeek, Chinese AI models take top five positions in global weekly token usage ranking
Chinese AI models have taken the top five spots in weekly token usage, according to the latest data from OpenRouter, ...

China issues guideline to strengthen crackdown on food safety crimes
China's top political and legal affairs authority has issued a guideline calling for stronger efforts to investigate and punish food ...

Journey of a single pickup truck shows the value transition of 'In China, for the world': Global Times editorial

How Belt and Road rail links redefine globalization for landlocked nations
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GT Voice: China's rapid progress in robotics offers South Korea opportunities
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Long March Origin choir carries forward Red Army spirit
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March. As one of its important starting points, Yudu County in east China's Jiangxi Province, a place best known as the starting point of the Long March by the Central Red Army, the historic military maneuver ...

China urges Japan's leaders to heed voices of justice at home: FM
Botswana aims to strengthen, deepen ties with China, says Botswanan president

Botswana aims to strengthen, deepen ties with China, says Botswanan president
China urges Japan's leaders to heed voices of justice at home: FM

China, Pakistan to hold first joint army training, leveraging 'complementarity' in counter-terrorism: expert
China issues guideline to strengthen crackdown on food safety crimes China's top political and legal affairs authority has issued a guideline calling for stronger efforts to investigate and punish food safety violations and crimes, with particular attention to meat products, ... Chinese and Pakistani armies will hold Karakoram 2026 joint army training in Korla, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in mid and late October, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry ... Lai's 'Double Ten' speech rebuked for stoking cross-Straits confrontation and pushing separatist agenda China's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday strongly criticized Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's so-called "Double Ten speech" for exaggerating the mainland military threat and inciting cross-Straits confrontation, warning against ...

Lai's 'Double Ten' speech rebuked for stoking cross-Straits confrontation and pushing separatist agenda
China issues guideline to strengthen crackdown on food safety crimes China's top political and legal affairs authority has issued a guideline calling for stronger efforts to investigate and punish food safety violations and crimes, with particular attention to meat products, ... China, Pakistan to hold first joint army training, leveraging 'complementarity' in counter-terrorism: expert Chinese and Pakistani armies will hold Karakoram 2026 joint army training in Korla, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in mid and late October, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry ... China's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday strongly criticized Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's so-called "Double Ten speech" for exaggerating the mainland military threat and inciting cross-Straits confrontation, warning against ...

Redeveloped port opens for easier cross-border travel between China's Shenzhen, Hong Kong
China proposes tougher vehicle designing, testing rules

China proposes tougher vehicle designing, testing rules
Redeveloped port opens for easier cross-border travel between China's Shenzhen, Hong Kong

High-frequency data points to China's improving economic momentum in Q3
China's economy continued to improve in the third quarter of this year, with new growth drivers gaining momentum, official high-frequency data on consumption, trade and investment showed Sunday. Consumer activity continued to recover, with offline consumption payments up 2.6 percent year on year in the ...

Chinese robot upstart sets goal of selling at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030
Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTECH has set up a joint venture (JV) with a real estate company recently, planning to sell at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030, as the ... Unitree G1 humanoid robot attends parade of Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Slovenia A Unitree G1 humanoid robot conducts the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra during the parade of the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 11, 2026. Nissan to launch China-developed pickup truck in Mexico Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Saturday that it will launch the Frontier Pro pickup truck in Mexico this month, a model that is produced by a joint venture in China. ...

Unitree G1 humanoid robot attends parade of Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Slovenia
Chinese robot upstart sets goal of selling at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030 Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTECH has set up a joint venture (JV) with a real estate company recently, planning to sell at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030, as the ... A Unitree G1 humanoid robot conducts the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra during the parade of the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 11, 2026. Nissan to launch China-developed pickup truck in Mexico Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Saturday that it will launch the Frontier Pro pickup truck in Mexico this month, a model that is produced by a joint venture in China. ...

Nissan to launch China-developed pickup truck in Mexico
Chinese robot upstart sets goal of selling at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030 Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTECH has set up a joint venture (JV) with a real estate company recently, planning to sell at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030, as the ... Unitree G1 humanoid robot attends parade of Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Slovenia A Unitree G1 humanoid robot conducts the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra during the parade of the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 11, 2026. Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Saturday that it will launch the Frontier Pro pickup truck in Mexico this month, a model that is produced by a joint venture in China. ...

"Dogs' Day Out" event held during Floriade flower festival in Canberra
People take selfies with a dog at "Dogs' Day Out" event during the Floriade flower festival in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 11, 2026. The Floriade flower festival ... Exclusive: Zheng Qinwen 'hungry for ' after making China Open history, tells GT she finds her 'fire' back China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen said she was hungry for achievements in her career after becoming the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title on ... China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ...

Exclusive: Zheng Qinwen 'hungry for more' after making China Open history, tells GT she finds her 'fire' back
"Dogs' Day Out" event held during Floriade flower festival in Canberra People take selfies with a dog at "Dogs' Day Out" event during the Floriade flower festival in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 11, 2026. The Floriade flower festival ... China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen said she was hungry for achievements in her career after becoming the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title on ... China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ...

China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels
"Dogs' Day Out" event held during Floriade flower festival in Canberra People take selfies with a dog at "Dogs' Day Out" event during the Floriade flower festival in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 11, 2026. The Floriade flower festival ... Exclusive: Zheng Qinwen 'hungry for ' after making China Open history, tells GT she finds her 'fire' back China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen said she was hungry for achievements in her career after becoming the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title on ... China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ...

A journey through Luoshan's ecological rebirth in Ningxia's Gobi Desert
In August, the heat of Hongsibu district in Southwest China's Ningxia Province carries the sweet scent of daylilies. Driving into a village, the roads are lined with large fields of daylilies, glowing under the sun. Further out, rows of deep-red goji berry fields spread across the brown-yellow earth. ...

Zheng Qinwen's historic China Open triumph ignites a social media frenzy and commercial boom
Egypt restores ancient Fayum portrait ahead of first overseas exhibition

Egypt restores ancient Fayum portrait ahead of first overseas exhibition
Zheng Qinwen's historic China Open triumph ignites a social media frenzy and commercial boom

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Песков: Кремлю пока нечего сказать об "энергетическом перемирии" с Украиной
Контакты продолжаются, но подробностей возможного соглашения нет

НАТО оценила потери России на фронте за сентябрь в 50 тысяч человек
До 28 тысяч российских военнослужащих погибли

Пентагон пересмотрел данные о потерях американских военных в войне с Ираном
По обновлённым данным, погиб 21 американский военнослужащий, а не 18

Нобелевскую премию по экономике получили два американских учёных
Роберта Холла и Майкла Вудфорда наградили за разработку новых макроэкономических моделей

Украина ввела санкции против производителей российских ракет
Под ограничения также попали участники схем обхода санкций

Восстановление дата-центров "Яндекса" после атак займёт месяцы
Поставка оборудования для замены повреждённого может занять до полугода

Евросоюз утвердил 22-й пакет санкций против России
Новые ограничения затронули около 1600 физических и юридических лиц

Российские войска ударили по многоэтажному дому в Харькове
Пострадали пять человек

Аэропорт в Эр-Рияде вновь атаковали, погиб один человек
Ещё 11 пострадали

Российские войска нанесли новый удар по Харькову, трое погибших
Под удар попала ТЭЦ

"Яндекс" ограничил часть своих функций после украинских атак
Чтобы гарантировать работу остальных

Зеленский назвал условие проведения выборов президента в Украине
Для этого необходимо 60-дневное прекращение огня

Трамп заявил об "энергетическом перемирии" между РФ и Украиной
Подтверждений Москвы и Киева пока не было

Россиянина, объявившего голодовку в тюрьме США, выслали в Россию
Он провёл в депортационной тюрьме почти 27 месяцев

Основатель канала "Рыбарь" после высылки из Черногории вернулся в РФ
Он поблагодарил МИД, Медведева, спецслужбы и "Ростех"

СМИ: в ЕС обсуждают ужесточение визовой политики в отношении РФ
Предложения представят в начале 2027 года

Зеленский назвал условие прекращения ударов Украины по НПЗ
Трамп требует от Украины прекратить их без условий

В Польше расследуют сообщения о подготовке покушения на премьера
Руководители спецслужб собрали экстренное совещание

В регионах Украины - экстренные отключения электричества
В Днепре беспилотник попал в девятиэтажку

Не менее 12 человек погибли при ударе хуситов по аэропорту Эр-Рияда
Трамп заявил, что США могут присоединиться к ударам по хуситам

Africanews

Pope Leo XIV to have surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he would undergo surgery "in the coming days" for a lump on his lung. The Vatican said the pontiff's recovery should take about one week.

Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge breaks Melbourne Marathon record
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge set a race record Sunday in winning the Melbourne Marathon. And it could have been a few seconds faster.

Israeli restrictions on foreign flight crew could affect at least 10 African nations
New restrictions imposed by Israel on foreign pilots and cabin crew will impact at least 10 African countries, according to reports.

Fuel shortage persists in Malawi and disrupts daily life
Malawi is once against facing a fuel shortage which is disrupting its daily life. For over a week, motorists across the country have been endlessly searching for fuel as uncertainty remains over potential improvements.

Mozambique sets December deadline to surrender illegal weapons
Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo says authorities will forcibly collect illegally held firearms after December when a police amnesty programme expires.

IMF-World Bank meetings kick off in Thailand with energy shock, AI on agenda
Finance officials from all over the world are meeting in Bangkok this week for the annual gatherings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The US-Iran war's energy shock and artificial intelligence should be on the agenda.

Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding urgent climate action
Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Sunday, 11 October, demanding stronger action on climate change ahead of next month's COP31 summit in Antalya, Turkey.

Houthi rebels claim new strikes on Saudi airports and energy facilities
Major airports in Saudi Arabia were hit by fresh attacks on Sunday, killing one person and injuring 11 others at King Khalid International Airport in the capital Riyadh.

Algeria arrests 61 Moroccan nationals on suspicion of planning 'acts of sabotage'
Algerian authorities said on Sunday that they had arrested 61 Moroccan nationals earlier this month on suspicion of planning "acts of sabotage". The General Directorate of National Security referred to "an international Moroccan criminal network" but did not provide details of the alleged plots.

Flights to Mekelle resume after Ethiopian forces recapture of Tigray capital
Flights between Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, and Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, resumed on Sunday after being suspended for more than two weeks.

Nepal orders evacuations after landslide triggers Budhi Gandaki flash flood
Nepal’s authorities ordered residents along the Budhi Gandaki River to evacuate on Sunday, 11 October, after a sudden flash flood swept away homes and other buildings in the country’s mountainous north-central region.

At least 139 people dead after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
Fifteen children are among the dead, with 82 people, all Ethiopians, having survived while another 84 people are still missing.

Spainish police clear last Ceuta migrant beach camp ahead of king's visit
They put people buses to be taken to reception centres for processing before cleaning crews arrived on the beach.

Eritrea urges United Nations to intervene in standoff with Ethiopia
The neighbours have accused each other of starting a war over Tigray, where Ethiopia says Eritrea is backing rebels.

Denmark tests humanoid robots in supermarkets to help to ease staff workload at night
Denmark’s Salling Group is trialling Hive Robots in stores to handle demanding restocking, freeing staff for customer service while robots work mainly at night.

Zaporizhzhia airstrikes kill 17 as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas.

Tunisia's Carthage Music Days puts its faith in the local scene
The 11th edition of the festival took place over a week in the capital, Tunis, featuring artists from 15 countries.

Kenyan children learn to play chess on sets made using plastic waste
Community project, Kijiji Solutions, has recycled about 200 kilograms of plastic to produce nearly 2,000 tournament quality sets.

Spain's slow response in Ceuta leaves teen migrants still living on streets
Minors who reach Spain alone fall under its child-protection system, which entitles them to shelter, healthcare, and education.

Egypt and Malaysia discuss political settlement to Middle East conflict
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi was on a two-day state visit to Kuala Lumpur which also focused on bilateral ties.

Unreliable weather creating mental health issues for Kenyan farmers
A Kenyan clinical psychologist is urging policymakers to incorporate mental wellbeing into farmer support programmes.

Kenyan health ministry urges churches to raise awareness about Ebola
This follows the death in Nairobi on Monday of a Kenyan man who had travelled home from DR Congo through Uganda.

Former DR Congo president says the country is 'in peril'
Joseph Kabilla said the situation in the country has ‘steadily worsened’ and criticised the government's failure to engage in initiatives to restore peace.

Mauritanian PM reappointed hours after resignation over power outages
President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has tasked Mohamed Ould Cheikh with forming a new government.

Panic in Panama as 7.7 quake hits, cathedral collapses and tsunami warnings spread
Panama was hit by a powerful 7.7 earthquake, a 6.6 aftershock and many tremors, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations but no deaths reported.

US missionary arrested in Haiti following child sex abuse allegations
The Cap-Haitien police department say they also found that the man did not have authorisation to run his orphanage in the port city.

Moroccan king says youth issues must be at forefront of policy agenda
His call comes months after youth-led protests highlighted frustrations and expectations around social and economic opportunities.

Heightened security at anti-immigrant hotspots in South Africa
This follows two-days of violent anti-foreigner riots in the cities of Durban and Johannesburg, that come weeks before local government elections.

Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against spending cuts
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures.

Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize as US sanctions threaten international justice
From defending Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found genocide in Gaza, South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize for championing international law.

Rare waterspouts slam western Sicily, wrecking homes and a school
A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.

Zuma’s hospitalisation raises questions over MK party election campaign
Jacob Zuma’s hospitalisation has raised questions about his participation in upcoming uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party campaign events ahead of South Africa’s local government elections.

Foreign veterinary team examines ailing African elephant in Pakistan
They say Madhubalu, who lives in a Safari Park in Karachi, has improved somewhat but time will tell if all will be well.

Why girls in Zimbabwe still struggle to access contraception
In Zimbabwe, a discreet caravan at a Harare-area hospital is giving teenage girls private access to contraception, away from judgment and stigma. Experts say access is vital to preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing dangerous childbirth risks.

Navi Pillay dedicates Nobel Prize to survivors of international crimes
South African judge and human rights lawyer on called on people to stand together in the defence of the rule of law.

Ethiopia and Eritrea trade war accusations as regional conflict threatens to escalate
Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading accusations of aggression, as fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a new regional war.

Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Tigray's capital from Sunday
The carrier temporarily suspended its services to Mekelle on 23 September, citing the 'current situation' in the Tigray region.

Indonesia: Baby orangutan saved from Borneo wildfires as habitat destruction escalates
A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Named Novita, the three- to four-year-old female was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns to her hands and feet after crossing the flames.

Guinea-Bissau elections in doubt as Senegal urges military to ease restrictions
Guinea-Bissau’s December elections are now in doubt and Senegal is urging the country’s military rulers to lift restrictions on political and civil activities.

Seals and sea lions undergo hearing tests in Australian research
Australia's scientists have trained seals and sea lions to take hearing tests at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, hoping to better understand how human-made noise affects marine mammals.

Pix of the Day, 9 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 9 October, 2026 - Across the world

Spain: Madrid protesters mourn evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal
Tens of thousands marched in Madrid to mourn pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction made her a housing crisis symbol and sparked fresh protests.

Over 20,000 Ethiopian Migrants cross into Djibouti in three weeks
Thousands of Ethiopian migrants are facing a humanitarian crisis in Djibouti, with food and water running dangerously low along the treacherous route to Yemen.

Kenya confirms preliminary tests on suspected Ebola case come back negative
There had been fears the patient could be Kenya’s second case after a citizen died of ⁠the virus in Nairobi on Tuesday.

Nigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election looms
Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators

Niger set for $200 million financial package from IMF
The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger that should see the west African nation receive around $203 million over three years to support its economic reforms

South African human rights lawyer wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee Navi Pillay was awarded it for her “efforts to promote peace and international law”.

Zimbabwean tycoon who died in helicopter crash laid to rest
At the funeral in Harare, Wicknell Chivayo was eulogised as an industrious businessman

Tigray war: Why peace talks may fail before they even begin {Africanews Debates}
The November 2022 Pretoria agreement ended the previous war between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). However, the renewed fighting has exposed how fragile that settlement remains.

Cars burned and shops looted as anti-immigration protests rock South Africa
South Africa saw violent anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, 8 October, after a Constitutional Court ruling eased restrictions on asylum applications.