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'Layer upon layer of miracles': How Nepal flood survivors were rescued from tunnel
From searching for a buried tunnel entrance to blowing up rocks the size of cars, rescuers had to surmount multiple challenges to reach survivors.

Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim
Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.

Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.

Watch: Tensions flare as judge declines to remove juror in Lindsay Clancy trial
The jury now faces a seventh day of deliberations in the triple-murder trial.

British army told to stop non-essential training exercises to save money
Units in the UK not preparing to be deployed have been told to cut back on training exercises due to cost pressures.

Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days
A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant.

Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death
The Australian icon was killed in 2006, after a stingray's barb pierced his chest during filming.

Warning after jobseekers targeted in interviews scam
Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.

'Miracle' eagle with broken wing spotted back above Scottish coast
A sea eagle that confounded experts by surviving with a broken wing has been spotted back above Scotland's west coast.

'Gromit was nearly a cat!': Secrets from 50 years of Aardman
Aardman turns 50 with stories of cat-like Gromit, silent Shaun and Chicken Run's Oscar legacy.

How could Iran war end? Three experts give their views
Three experts give their BBC their thoughts on whether an imminent end to the conflict is likely.

Families move out of 'nightmare' new-build homes plagued by defects, damp and mould
Dozens have contacted BBC Your Voice as complaints to ombudsman have tripled in a year.

Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

Could robots be the future of theme parks?
Galaxy Robot Park is a 16,500-square-meter venue in South Korea, with attractions including humanoid robots dancing to K-pop hits.

Weekly quiz: What has been named TikTok's song of the summer in the UK?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

AI data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost?
Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.

Girl group Katseye are missing two members, but their tour still dazzles
Reduced but resilient, girl group Katseye received a hero's welcome in London.

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs
The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

AI tools that take notes for GPs could miss vital information, study suggests
Researchers said the tools - which record consultations - could miss vital things like a patient's facial expressions or emotional state.

Golden retrievers to gather at the breed's ancestral Highland home
The last event held at Guisachan House in the Highlands involved almost 500 dogs.

Canada unveils new $20 bill featuring portrait of King Charles
The vertical banknote features King Charles III, the first new monarch to appear on a Canadian banknote in more than 70 years.

Weekend heat for parts of UK before more rain next week
Parts of the UK will experience a short-lived surge of heat this weekend as hotter air from Europe moves in. Temperatures widely will be above 20C, with a peak of 27C in the south.

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Burnham’s Big Economic Choices
How is the global economic picture shaping Andy Burnham’s first budget?

Has Pete Hegseth lost control of the Pentagon?
The US military is losing its senior leaders.

73 goals from dropping deep - we ask Kane to break down how he did it
Harry Kane was the highest goalscorer in Europe last season, yet he plays like a midfielder. We ask him to break down his game.

100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette'
The behaviour of influencers and content creators has become a major talking point at this year's US Open amid incidents of matches being disrupted.

How 'unique' Bellingham is thriving in Mourinho's system
Jude Bellingham looks fit and ready to build on his World Cup form as he aims to rediscover his best at Real Madrid under Jose Mourinho.

Ukrainian quits college team over Russian signing
Ukrainian Kate Koval says she left Louisiana State University's basketball program because of the team's decision to sign a Russian player.

Sutton's predictions v Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Why England wing Caluori played on with detached wrist ligament
Wing sensation Noah Caluori says he played through the pain of a torn wrist ligament during his break-out season for Saracens and England

Al Jazeera

Moment three-storey building collapses amid flooding in China
Severe flooding in China’s Fujian province has caused a three-storey building to collapse.

Nepal search teams rescue two workers from hydropower tunnel
'Miracle' rescue nine days after devastating flood raises hope that more people could still be found alive.

Why has the Philippine peso plunged to a record low?
The Southeast Asian country's currency has plummeted amid the fallout of the Iran war and economic challenges at home.

Video: Workers rescued from hydro tunnel nine days after Nepal flooding
Two workers have been pulled alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after deadly flash flooding hit Nepal.

Why Pakistan overhauled its military command structure after five decades
New legislation gives Pakistan's military chief sweeping command powers, raising questions about oversight.

Zverev goes distance to scrape into third round as upsets rock US Open
Men's third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime goes out, along with sixth-seed Alex de Minaur and 13th-seed Lorenzo Musetti.

Nepal floods: How DNA identification of bodies works
DNA testing helps identify bodies that may be unrecognisable due to mutilation and decomposition.

In southern Lebanon, Israeli demolitions continue ‘day and night’
Explosions shake the ground in Froun as Israeli operations persist, disrupting daily life in southern Lebanon.

Houthi attacks on Yemen’s Taiz escalate, triggering new displacement wave
Government-Houthi clashes in Taiz intensify, displacing thousands and threatening vital roadways to the Red Sea coast.

After Gen Z, India’s Gen Alpha rises, demanding education reforms
School students across multiple states have held protests in recent weeks, seeking better conditions.

No shelter or water, yet Lebanese return home, defying Israel.
Residents are returning to villages in southern Lebanon devastated by Israel’s invasion.

Argentina’s Milei threatens sanctions over Falklands oil drilling
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has threatened sanctions against oil companies operating off the Falklands.

Arsenal sell Martinelli to Al-Hilal in post-transfer deadline day deal
Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli transfers to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal from Premier League champions Arsenal.

Mladic’s body arrives to full military honours in Serbia
The body of war criminal Ratko Mladic has arrived in Belgrade, where he received a full military guard.

Entertainment over policy? White House arcade games ignite backlash
White House arcade games spark criticism for prioritising entertainment amid rising living costs and war concerns.

OpenAI unveils GPT‑6 Astra amid rising scrutiny and safety concerns
OpenAI claims GPT-6 Astra is the most advanced AI model, amid escalating safety and ethical concerns.

Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed map from November’s midterms
Republicans have pledged to appeal the ruling to the US Supreme Court with only months until the midterm elections.

Why did Trump meet with anti-Zionist Jewish leaders?
US President Donald Trump met six anti-Zionist rabbis privately amid protests over Israeli military conscription.

Chile police and protesters clash outside far-right forum
Police and protesters have clashed in Chile’s capital, outside the summit of the far-right Madrid Forum.

ICC leaders condemn efforts to erode international legal order
Efforts to isolate the International Criminal Court aim to undermine the global rule of law, leaders say.

US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions
Cuba announces new pro-market reforms amid threats of military attack from the Trump administration.

Ghana tightens gold exports in push to keep more value at home
The move is part of a broader effort to develop Ghana’s gold industry beyond raw exports.

Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon: A list of controversies that define his tenure
The defence secretary faces renewed scrutiny after a Republican senator called for his removal from the US cabinet.

Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem passes away at age 92
Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem has passed away at age 92.

Haitian government calls for renewal of international anti-gang task force
Haitian foreign minister says renewal is necessary to ensure safety ahead of elections scheduled in December.

Global Times

Xi sends congratulatory message to 8th China-Russia Energy Business Forum
Xi sends congratulatory message to 8th China-Russia Energy Business Forum

'As long as there is a glimmer of hope, we will never give up': Chinese defense ministry spokesperson on Gyirong disaster relief
As of Thursday, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the People's Armed Police Force had deployed 726 personnel, 24 ...

China ready to work with South Pacific countries to contribute to regional peace: FM on claims about missile test launch
Asked to comment on reports that some Pacific Island leaders had criticized China's recent missile test launch, saying they had ...

Protectionist walls will not address US auto sector's weakening competitiveness: Chinese expert on reported US lobbying to ban Chinese cars
In the latest moves by the US auto industry to deny Chinese automakers market entry, a US auto industry lobby ...

'Tickets' to visit Chinese factories are hard to get – what does this tell us?: Global Times editorial

The USS Abraham Lincoln is rusting. So is US hegemonic power
Global Times

GT Voice: Boom in hard‑tech IPOs testifies to China's chip innovation drive
Global Times

Shanghai Spirit represents the trend of times
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Power restored at mudslide-hit border port in China's Xizang
Power supply has been restored to the core area of the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, the State Grid said on Thursday. Despite risks such as landslides and frequent rockfalls, frontline personnel worked around the clock to restore temporary power lines ...

Asia-Pacific Media Forum to be held in China's Guangdong
China and peace-loving countries to curb growth of Japan's 'neo-militarism' under guise of 'national normalization': FM

China and peace-loving countries to curb growth of Japan's 'neo-militarism' under guise of 'national normalization': FM
Asia-Pacific Media Forum to be held in China's Guangdong

Health workers carry out comprehensive disinfection work at mudslide-hit Gyirong Port
Health workers prepare to carry out disinfection work at the core affected zone of the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 3, 2026. Teams of health ... Rescue, relief efforts underway in typhoon-hit Minhou County, China's Fujian Rescuers evacuate a resident in Nanqian Village of Minhou County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 3, 2026. Typhoon Saudel brought torrential rains to Minhou County of Fujian Province, resulting in ... "Train hospital" offers free cataract surgeries for low-income patients in N China's Inner Mongolia Patients receive blood pressure measurement after the surgeries at the Hohhot First Hospital, the base of the charity project offering free cataract surgeries, in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous ...

Rescue, relief efforts underway in typhoon-hit Minhou County, China's Fujian
Health workers carry out comprehensive disinfection work at mudslide-hit Gyirong Port Health workers prepare to carry out disinfection work at the core affected zone of the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 3, 2026. Teams of health ... Rescuers evacuate a resident in Nanqian Village of Minhou County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 3, 2026. Typhoon Saudel brought torrential rains to Minhou County of Fujian Province, resulting in ... "Train hospital" offers free cataract surgeries for low-income patients in N China's Inner Mongolia Patients receive blood pressure measurement after the surgeries at the Hohhot First Hospital, the base of the charity project offering free cataract surgeries, in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous ...

"Train hospital" offers free cataract surgeries for low-income patients in N China's Inner Mongolia
Health workers carry out comprehensive disinfection work at mudslide-hit Gyirong Port Health workers prepare to carry out disinfection work at the core affected zone of the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 3, 2026. Teams of health ... Rescue, relief efforts underway in typhoon-hit Minhou County, China's Fujian Rescuers evacuate a resident in Nanqian Village of Minhou County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 3, 2026. Typhoon Saudel brought torrential rains to Minhou County of Fujian Province, resulting in ... Patients receive blood pressure measurement after the surgeries at the Hohhot First Hospital, the base of the charity project offering free cataract surgeries, in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous ...

Shein extends post IPO losses amid US, EU regulatory headwinds; supply chain edge, user base intact: expert
China warns EU against market-closure threats, urges equal dialogue

China warns EU against market-closure threats, urges equal dialogue
Shein extends post IPO losses amid US, EU regulatory headwinds; supply chain edge, user base intact: expert

China culture-tourism expo opens with over 2,500 exhibitors
The 2026 China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo opened Thursday in north China's Tianjin Municipality, attracting than 2,500 culture and tourism enterprises from 20 countries and regions.

Australian EV sales hit new record high amid surging demand for Chinese vehicles
Electric vehicle sales in Australia hit a new record high in August as the popularity of Chinese cars continued to rise, according to industry data. The Federal ... China, Ethiopia to expand coffee trade through closer industrial partnership Chinese and Ethiopian companies have agreed to expand coffee trade through forging closer industrial and supply chain partnerships and tapping into potential bilateral agreements, including China's zero-tariff treatment for African ... Kenya looks to China to boost industrial upgrade Kenya will deepen collaboration with China to upgrade its manufacturing capacity, boost exports of value-added products, and create jobs for the youth, senior officials said Thursday at the 9th Kenya ...

China, Ethiopia to expand coffee trade through closer industrial partnership
Australian EV sales hit new record high amid surging demand for Chinese vehicles Electric vehicle sales in Australia hit a new record high in August as the popularity of Chinese cars continued to rise, according to industry data. The Federal ... Chinese and Ethiopian companies have agreed to expand coffee trade through forging closer industrial and supply chain partnerships and tapping into potential bilateral agreements, including China's zero-tariff treatment for African ... Kenya looks to China to boost industrial upgrade Kenya will deepen collaboration with China to upgrade its manufacturing capacity, boost exports of value-added products, and create jobs for the youth, senior officials said Thursday at the 9th Kenya ...

Kenya looks to China to boost industrial upgrade
Australian EV sales hit new record high amid surging demand for Chinese vehicles Electric vehicle sales in Australia hit a new record high in August as the popularity of Chinese cars continued to rise, according to industry data. The Federal ... China, Ethiopia to expand coffee trade through closer industrial partnership Chinese and Ethiopian companies have agreed to expand coffee trade through forging closer industrial and supply chain partnerships and tapping into potential bilateral agreements, including China's zero-tariff treatment for African ... Kenya will deepen collaboration with China to upgrade its manufacturing capacity, boost exports of value-added products, and create jobs for the youth, senior officials said Thursday at the 9th Kenya ...

China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo kicks off in Tianjin
Visitors are seen during the China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo in north China's Tianjin, Sept. 3, 2026. The four-day expo kicked off here on Thursday, featuring 10 themed exhibition ... Foreign dancers embrace life and culture in China's Nantong An aerial panoramic photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows foreign staff dancers performing for tourists at the Sendi Resort in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province. With their unique charm ... Gen-Z artists breath new life into China's naive art In a gallery of golden wheat fields on canvas, Wang Yaoyao in a pale pink qipao is a quiet contrast. The academically trained painter now embraces the unruliness of farmer ...

Foreign dancers embrace life and culture in China's Nantong
China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo kicks off in Tianjin Visitors are seen during the China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo in north China's Tianjin, Sept. 3, 2026. The four-day expo kicked off here on Thursday, featuring 10 themed exhibition ... An aerial panoramic photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows foreign staff dancers performing for tourists at the Sendi Resort in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province. With their unique charm ... Gen-Z artists breath new life into China's naive art In a gallery of golden wheat fields on canvas, Wang Yaoyao in a pale pink qipao is a quiet contrast. The academically trained painter now embraces the unruliness of farmer ...

Gen-Z artists breath new life into China's naive art
China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo kicks off in Tianjin Visitors are seen during the China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo in north China's Tianjin, Sept. 3, 2026. The four-day expo kicked off here on Thursday, featuring 10 themed exhibition ... Foreign dancers embrace life and culture in China's Nantong An aerial panoramic photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows foreign staff dancers performing for tourists at the Sendi Resort in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province. With their unique charm ... In a gallery of golden wheat fields on canvas, Wang Yaoyao in a pale pink qipao is a quiet contrast. The academically trained painter now embraces the unruliness of farmer ...

For foreign artists, Jingdezhen offers a place to belong
After living in Jingdezhen for years, Colleu has become so familiar with the city that introducing it to his friends from abroad comes almost as naturally as talking about his hometown.

Multi-genre US films to hit Chinese theaters in September amid China's expanding film lineup
China vows to crush toxic 'fan circle' culture in sports while aiming for over $1 trillion industry by 2030: General Administration of Sport of China

China vows to crush toxic 'fan circle' culture in sports while aiming for over $1 trillion industry by 2030: General Administration of Sport of China
Multi-genre US films to hit Chinese theaters in September amid China's expanding film lineup

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Вынесен приговор пятерым участникам захвата заложников в СИЗО Ростова
Речь идёт о событиях 16 июня 2024 года

Житель Северной Осетии осуждён по делу о передаче данных Украине
Алим Ибрагимов получил 14 лет колонии строгого режима

В результате атак на маркетплейсы в России уничтожены 15 миллионов книг
Потери составили шесть миллиардов рублей

Один человек погиб, пять пострадали в результате обстрела Одессы
Днепропетровскую область атаковали 10 раз за ночь

Сочи и территорию "Сириуса" атаковали дроны. Загорелась нефтебаза
В аэропорту Сочи временно ограничивали приём и отправку самолётов

Зеленский подтвердил российский удар по заводу Coca-Cola
В компании рассказали, что никто из сотрудников не пострадал

Зеленский: представители Трампа планируют приехать в Киев и Москву
По его словам, предварительные даты этих встреч уже известны

Суд назначил Лиде Мониаве запрет определенных дейcтвий
Ее обвиняют в распространении "фейков" об армии

МИД РФ вызвал посла Норвегии из-за ареста судна "Профессор Молчанов"
Судно арестовали по запросу украинской компании "Нафтогаз"

В Беслане завершилась трехдневная Вахта памяти по жертвам теракта
В результате захвата заложников погибли 334 человека, 186 из них – дети

ЕСПЧ отказался рассматривать почти 900 жалоб против России
Речь идет о нарушениях, совершенных до 16 сентября 2022 года

СБУ утверждает, что раскрыла связь замкомандира РДК с ФСБ
Имени военного СБУ не называет

В Дагестане бензин за лето подорожал на 46%, в Калмыкии зафиксирована рекордная цена
Средняя цена бензина в Дагестане с начала июня по 24 августа выросла на 46,2% — до 102,25 рубля за литр АИ-95. Это следует из данных Росстата, которые приводит государственный канал РГВК "Дагестан". Жители республики говорят о более высоких ценах. В Чечне топливо подорожало на 48,7%, до 100,74 рубля. В Кабардино-Балкарии рост составил 42% (до 98,05 рубля), в Ставропольском крае — 18,4% (до 81,92 рубля). Рекордная цена была зафиксирована в Калмыкии, где литр в среднем стоил свыше 111...

В Энгельсе совершено покушение на военного. Мог быть ранен офицер ВКС
СК личность военного, ставшего объектом покушения, не раскрывает

В Мюнхене расследуют поджог у офиса оборонного концерна
Официально полиция пока не называет предприятие, ставшее целью атаки

Путин заявил о сохранении шанса на переговоры по Украине
Никаких конкретных деталей президент России не привёл

В ЕС поддержали идею новых визовых ограничений для россиян
Об этом заявила глава внешнеполитического ведомства ЕС Кая Каллас

Рубио подтвердил переговоры с Киевом по лицензии на Patriot
Рубио отметил, что наращивание производства для таких ракет займёт годы

Губернатор Подмосковья сообщил о попадании дронов в жилые дома
Андрей Воробьев написал о последствиях атаки в Кубинке и Павловском Посаде

Сергей Лавров: в России будут закрыты филиалы Гёте-Института
Решение Лавров связал с закрытием "Русского дома" в Берлине

Africanews

Injuries as violence erupts at South Africa anti-migrant protest
A demonstration against undocumented migrants in South Africa descended into violence Thursday with one foreign national arrested and a community leader saying five Congolese were hurt

Spanish PM defends handling of Ceuta crisis, refuses to pin Morocco
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday rejected, again, suggestions that Moroccan authorities helped orchestrate the deadly mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, as pressure grows over his handling of the crisis

Botswana’s rare slaty egret signals the health of the Okavango
Conservationists say climate change and water management across national borders make regional cooperation essential, with AEWA supporting a coordinated conservation plan for the bird.

Tunisia: Court starts final hearing in mass trial of opposition figures
A Tunisian court started hearing on Thursday the final appeal of scores of opposition figures accused of plotting against the state.

South Africa: Sharpeville massacre victims launch legal action
Lawyers for survivors and relatives of those killed in the Sharpeville massacre are launching legal action against the South African government, hoping to overturn a law that has prevented compensation claims.

Kenya: Nurses protest in Nairobi over work conditions
Wearing white and carrying placards, dozens of nurses took to the streets of Nairobi, protesting over what they say is the government's failure to address long-standing labor grievances.

South Africa: Illegal mining putting Johannesburg infrastructure at risk
South Africa's economic hub Johannesburg was born from a gold rush in the 19th century. Today, the illegal mining of gold and other minerals is threatening its infrastructure - damaging the city's transport and power networks, as well as homes and buildings.

Sao Tomé: Open-air Tchiloli theatre continues to thrive
Brought to the archipelago nation more than 500 years ago by Portuguese colonialists, the tradition of open-air Tchiloli theatre continues to prove popular with residents and tourists to this day.

Senegal mother turns grief into a fight for missing migrants
Boye founded the Collective of Victims of Irregular Migration in Senegal in 2020. The group now supports more than a hundred women, while working with organisations including the Red Cross to trace missing migrants

Somalia: Fighting breaks out on outskirts of Baidoa
Fighting broke out in Baidoa early Thursday between Somali government forces and militia loyal to former South West State predisent Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen.

Cairo hails visit by China's Xi Jinping as boost to global stability
Several Egyptian officials have hailed Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest state visit to their country as a boost to bilateral relations and a tour that could add stability to a world with rising regional and international tensions.

Kenya relocates crocodiles as rising waters bring them into conflict with humans
Kenya's wildlife officers are trapping crocodiles on the shores of Lake Baringo in a bid to curb growing human-wildlife conflict as rising waters push the reptiles towards homes.

In Ghana, larger-than-life coffins tell the stories of the dead
In Ghana, particularly among Ga communities around the capital, "figurative" or "fantasy" coffins, as they're known, offer fantastical, yet intimate, send-offs. Fishermen are buried in massive, human-sized fish or canoes, farmers in cocoa pods, drivers in cars and religious figures in Bibles

Spain: Moroccan migrants in Ceuta call for right to apply for asylum
A Moroccan migrant on Wednesday argued he and other migrants had the right to apply for asylum, after crossing the border to the Spanish city of Ceuta, as the enclave marked its September 2 annual official holiday.

Uganda names oil ‘Pearl Sweet’ as production nears
Uganda’s crude will be transported through the 1,443-kilometre East African Crude Oil Pipeline to Tanzania.

Africa food systems forum: Putting capital where It matters {Business Africa}
How can Africa bridge the gap between ambitious commitments and the capital needed to scale businesses? and After 15 years off the tracks, Kinshasa’s commuter train returns, offering relief in one of Africa’s most congested cities.

Uber exits Nigeria and Uganda as competition and costs rise
Uber is leaving Nigeria and Uganda, ending its ride-hailing services in the two African markets with immediate effect.

Tens of thousands in Spain protest Ceuta border crisis
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets Wednesday across Spain to protest the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ceuta, demanding solutions and blaming Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for his government's handling of it

Xi Jinping visits Grand Egyptian museum as China and Egypt deepen strategic ties
He said China supports regional dialogue on peace and security and is ready to work with countries in the region to protect international shipping lane

South Africa probes low-flying passenger Jets at rugby match
A low-altitude flyover by two Airlink passenger jets before a rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium is being reviewed by South African aviation authorities after it drew safety concerns, officials said Wednesday.

Disappointment as Ivory Coast keeps cocoa price unchanged
The government will buy the crop at 1,200 CFA francs per kilo ($2.12 USD, the same amount announced in March for the mid-crop season, after months of crisis in the sector

Thousands rally to back Niger authorities after thwarted mutiny
The rally in Niamey comes days after loyal supporters of the military government put down the attempted uprising with the help of Russian partners, but not before the capital was rocked by intense fighting across several highly sensitive sites

Egypt: Cairo and Beijing sign deals on economy, technology
On Wednesday, Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart, president Abdel Fatah el-Sissi, oversaw the signing of a series of deals, including on technology, economic co operation and the digital economy.

Mali: Mariam Bagayoko continues to impress on stage aged 88
At the age of 88, renowned singer Mariam Bagayoko still has the energy to perform traditional Malian songs with a strong stage presence.

Ceuta: Moroccan migrants stranded on El Trampolin beach
Hundreds of migrants are reluctant to the official reception centres, following Madrid's announcement of its intention to deport the migrants who arrived in July via the border with Morocco.

Egypt: Bus crash in Sinai peninsula kills 22, injures 28
A bus crash that unfolded on Wednesday in Egypt's Sinai peninsula left 22 dead and injured 28 others; authorities have yet to specify what caused the incident.

Madagascar ex-Senate president sentenced to 10 years over protest crackdown
Madagascar's former Senate president Richard Ravalomanana was sentenced to 10 years of hard labour on Tuesday after being convicted of complicity in murder over his alleged role in a deadly crackdown on youth-led protests last year.

DRC: Schools reopen in ebola epicentre despite concerns
As students around the world prepare to go back to school, the beginning of the academic year in the Democratic Republic of Congo is far from straightforward, as the country remains in the grips of an ebola outbreak.

Nigeria confirms planned withdrawal of US troops sent to help tackle insecurity crisis
Nigeria on Tuesday confirmed the planned withdrawal of around 200 U.S. troops sent to help the West African country tackle its complex security crisis.

Burkina Faso farmers growing pineapples amid push for self-sufficiency
Arid, landlocked Burkina Faso is far from the lush setting usually needed to grow tropical fruit. But here in Ouagadougou, farmers are beating the odds. They're growing pineapples as part of a national effort to boost self-sufficiency and adapt to the Sahel region's ever-harsher climate.

Multimillion-rand drug lab suspects appear in S.Africa court
The suspects, including Mexican, Mozambican, Zimbabwean and South African nationals, face charges related to drug manufacturing, illegal possession of precious metals, illegal possession of hazardous materials and contravention of the Immigration Act

Meet the wolves brought by apartheid-era South Africa to brutalize natives
The aim was to create a wolf-dog mixed breed that could be used by police for crowd control or by the military during South Africa's border wars in Namibia and Angola

Activists blame Kenya for Ugandan opposition figure's plight
A coalition of Ugandan and Kenyan activists on Tuesday blamed Kenya for the plight of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, whose health is deteriorating as he faces treason charges.

23 sexual assaults reported in Ceuta after migrant influx
Spanish prosecutors say 23 sexual assault cases, including nine involving children, have been reported in Ceuta since thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory at the end of July.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for a second term after tense vote
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema pledged to build on the economic turnaround achieved during his first term as he was sworn in for a new mandate Tuesday after tense elections

Guinea-Bissau votes 'yes' in referendum for new constitution
Under the new text, the country will abandon the old system whereby the prime minister came from the parliamentary majority, which has led to uncomfortable power-sharing

Chinese President Xi starts state visit to Egypt with energy, AI on agenda
The leaders are expected to sign agreements on artificial intelligence, transport, energy and investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, Egyptian media reported

Senegal and IMF agree new $2.2 billion loan programme
Senegal has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a new $2.2 billion debt programme, the financial institution said on Tuesday. An earlier agreement was suspended in 2024 after the discovery of underreported debt.

Flights resume after Kenyan aviation workers call off strike
Kenyan aviation workers have called off a strike that paralysed the country's main international airport for two days, the civil aviation authority said Tuesday.

Madrid pledges €306 million in additional aid for Ceuta
Spain's government has approved more than 300 million euros in additional aid for its North African exclave of Ceuta. Madrid said the funding is aimed at supporting "all fronts" as it struggles to accommodate thousands of migrants who entered the territory last month.

Tunisia's President Saied hosts German FM, calls for 'balance' in EU ties
Tunisia's president Kais Saied welcomed Germany's Foreign Minister to Tunis on Monday for talks on ways to develop their partnership.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for a second term, Mundubile in jail
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term Tuesday with the main opposition leader, who was the runner-up in last month's elections, in jail on treason charges.

'Nobody will replace him': Argentina fans react to news of Messi's retirement
Football fans in Buenos Aires reacted with shock and sadness on Monday to the news that Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is retiring from international football.

Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur

Former French PM Edouard Balladur dies aged 97: family
Balladur, who was born in Turkey, served as President Francois Mitterrand's last prime minister from March 1993 to May 1995, carrying out several major privatisations of state companies, and unsuccessfully ran for the top job in 1995

South Africa airline causes uproar after daring stadium flyover
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, released a statement assuring the public that the events were planned and rehearsed beforehand, and that it was approved by the Civil Aviation Authority

Five Ebola survivors discharged as DRCongo’s case count breaks 6,000
Health workers and officials leading the Ebola response celebrated the five's discharge, with the head of the response coalition saying it was a "momentous day" and a "source of pride" for his team

UN panel urges states to confront slavery’s legacy with reparations
A UN committee has called on countries to adopt comprehensive reparations for people of African descent, arguing that the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade continues to fuel systemic racism and racial inequality. It says governments have legal obligations to address those lasting effects.

Messi retires from International football after 21 years with Argentina
Lionel Messi has retired from international football at 39, ending a remarkable 21-year career with Argentina just weeks after leading the team to the 2026 World Cup final. He leaves as the nation’s record appearance holder and top scorer.

Guinea-Bissau votes on stronger presidency as military transition nears end
Guinea-Bissau voted Sunday on a proposed new constitution that would significantly strengthen presidential powers and shrink parliament, in a referendum seen as a test of the military government's bid to reshape the political system before elections scheduled for December.