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Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.

English FA set to withdraw support for Fifa president Infantino
The English Football Association is set to join Wales in withdrawing backing for Infantino's bid to continue as Fifa president.

Iran says it is in talks with Oman but not the US after Trump says negotiations to resume
Iran's remarks that there were no talks with the US prompts Donald Trump to issue a strong condemnation of its leadership.

France hits out at Reform UK plan to return migrants using Navy
It comes after the party said it would override French objections to return migrants to France.

Inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC is the first media organisation to gain access to the city and speak to people on the ground in Rawalakot.

Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.

Son who kept mum's body in freezer for years collected £78k of her benefits
Christopher Phillips’ mother, Sylvia, had yellow and pink roses and a birthday card placed on her body.

Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
The columnist died in hospital in Middlesbrough on Sunday.

X Factor finalist denies murdering influencer by running her over with car
Gabrielle Carrington denies killing Klaudia Zakrzewska outside Inca nightclub in Soho on 19 April.

Farage says he discussed return to politics months before general election
Farage said the talks came "quite some time after" he received a £5m gift from a Reform donor.

Ariana Grande to take a break from public life citing 'endless, ongoing scrutiny'
The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.

Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
Xbox consoles now cost significantly more in the UK, with one model increasing in price by 43%.

How parents and pupils took on 'cruel', 'authoritarian' schools - and won
Discipline at an academy trust went too far - parents, pupils and former teachers tell BBC Panorama.

If Infantino goes, who might replace him as Fifa president?
Pressure is building on Fifa president Gianni Infantino but if he goes, who comes in?

What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

What are the 'luteal uglies' and how are they affecting women?
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

Mother has pioneering womb surgery to fix baby's intestines - before he's even born
Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.

More protein or less? The foods to get you through
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

How to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

Why women feel the heat more - and some simple things that can help
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

How to keep dogs and other pets cool
How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.

Driest July on record for England and Wales
The month of July has been exceptionally dry, warm and sunny for most of the UK as Tomasz Schafernaker explains.

Author La Plante banned from driving for six months
The best-selling crime author is disqualified from driving despite saying a ban would end her career.

Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.

Presenter Tony Livesey leaves BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years
He stepped back from his show last month following allegations against his former boss David Sullivan.

'It's just a loss to Ireland': Fans pay tribute to Glen Hansard at public wake
Thousands are expected to attend the funeral of Glen Hansard at a public wake ahead of his funeral on Tuesday.

Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
In a statement, his family says Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs.

Scottish islanders refused permission to stage annual seabird chicks hunt
Each year hundreds of gannet chicks are killed for their meat on the uninhabited Hebridean island of Sula Sgeir.

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Could Reform Use The Navy To Stop Small Boats?
Reform UK insists using Navy to stop migrant boats would be legal.

The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?
A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.

England midfielder Henderson joins Chelsea
Free agent Jordan Henderson signs a two-year deal with Chelsea after his contract with Premier League rivals Brentford is mutually terminated.

English FA set to join Welsh in withdrawing support for Infantino
The English Football Association is set to write to Fifa president Gianni Infantino withdrawing its support amid the fallout from his scrapped plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors.

Inside Liverpool's summer so far - should fans be worried?
BBC Sport's Aadam Patel reports on the latest from the Liverpool tour of the United States.

Raducanu to miss US Open to continue recovery
Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture.

Pollock to demand £1m a year at Northampton - Hearn
Henry Pollock is set to demand a substantial increase on his current Northampton contract to stay at Franklin's Gardens, with agent Eddie Hearn suggesting annual earnings of £1m are his going rate.

How Mumbai Indians takeover has affected MI London & Surrey
BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for MI London after investment from Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians.

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Drone slams into Russian beach, killing at least 7 people
Video shows the moment a drone struck a crowded beach near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik.

Republicans say they will back Blanche after US Justice Department order
Two Republican senators say they will end their opposition after order cancelling controversial $1.8bn fund.

Trump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran after Tehran denies it is in talks with the US
US president demands 'Total Surrender' amid escalating naval blockade in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

New illegal Israeli outpost spotted in occupied West Bank
Palestinians say settlers are establishing a new illegal outpost near Arabuna, Deir Ghazala and Faqqua.

Uncertainty on Iranians’ minds as Trump fluctuates on war and talk
Iranians feeling pressure amid US president's on-again, off-again comments on conflict and negotiations.

Inside the Palestine Action protests
After the UK proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, thousands were arrested or investigated.

Iraqi Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus
Barzani meets Syria's al-Sharaa in Damascus to discuss SDF integration and Kurdish rights in post-Assad Syria.

Romanian navy blasts riverbed to protect nuclear plant
Romania's military detonated part of the Danube riverbed to redirect water towards the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant.

Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief in sexual harassment case
Top female wrestlers vow to appeal following the controversial acquittal.

How Israel and the European far right tried to exploit Ceuta
A potent narrative is emerging linking migration to anti-Semitism in an effort to undermine pro-Palestinian solidarity.

Australia’s under-16 social media ban failing, study shows: What it means
Australia's internet regulator revealed in a recent study that teenagers are continuing to use social media despite ban.

Tigray refugees flee into Sudan after deadly violence on Ethiopia border
Ethiopian army accused of attacking Tigray forces in Shererina amid escalating tensions at the Sudan-Ethiopia border.

Pentagon boosts Patriot, THAAD interceptor output amid stockpile strain
Defence giants Lockheed and Northrop see billion-dollar deals as Pentagon accelerates missile arsenal production

Trump slams Chevron CEO, demands immediate reduction in US fuel prices
Trump claims Chevron's success stems from his policies, calling for urgent reductions in US fuel prices for consumers.

Pochettino agrees to new manager contract with US Soccer
Mauricio Pochettino inks a four-year head coach extension after Team USA finished in the last-16 at World Cup 2026.

At least 17 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks
Exchange of fire intensifies as the war, now in its fifth year, shows no signs of slowing down.

FIFA’s Infantino sought Trump backing after World Cup selloff plan: Report
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino turned to Donald Trump to save his job amid revolt against World Cup privatisation plan.

Hilltop Youth: A group intent on taking over the West Bank by violence
The Hilltop Youth is a radical religious Zionist group devoted to seizing Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.

Why does Spain have ‘enclaves’ in North Africa?
The Spanish enclaves lie on the northern coast of Africa, bordering Morocco.

Families search for loved ones after deadly Ceuta crossings
Families in northern Morocco are still searching for loved ones after last week's deadly crossings into Ceuta.

Heatwave in Gaza compounds Palestinian suffering
Heatwave in Gaza compounds Palestinian suffering

People flee as rain triggers landslide in India’s Kerala
Heavy rain triggered a landslide in India's Kerala state, sending part of a hillside crashing onto a highway as people f

Massive Attack says members held after pro-Palestine display in Singapore
Music group says 'proud' to have made 'impromptu expression' of support for Palestine by unfurling flag during concert.

Why genocide keeps repeating in Sudan
The lack of international action after the atrocities in el-Geneina and el-Fasher has doomed el-Obeid.

Detained Myanmar leader Suu Kyi has first foreign visitor in five years
Aung San Suu Kyi has met a Red Cross representative in her first confirmed contact with a foreign official since 2021.

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US blacklisting of 43 Chinese firms under so-called 'forced labor' pretext, including dumpling and roasted seed companies, draws ridicule from Chinese netizens
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently added 43 Chinese companies to its "Entity List" under the so-called "Uyghur ...

US-Japan joint intervention to prop up the yen, driven by US utilitarian calculus, falls short of resolving long-term depreciation: experts
Japan and the US on Monday confirmed coordinated foreign exchange intervention to prop up the yen after the currency tumbled ...

Philippine presidential palace backs call for 'pro-China' officials to quit; rhetoric further narrows room for dialogue with China: experts
A new round of political attacks against allegedly “pro-China” officials has unfolded in the Philippines after the presidential palace endorsed ...

China, India resume border trade at Nathu La after years-long suspension, signaling warmer engagement
The Nathu La Pass resumed operation for border trade between China and India on Saturday, signaling a new phase of ...

To frame standardized entry and exit administration as 'isolation'? Pure nonsense: Global Times editorial

Is snacking on sunflower seeds a threat to US 'national security'?
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GT Voice: China shouldn't be excuse for West to deflect blame over protectionism
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China's cyberspace regulator penalizes over 1,840 accounts for misconduct in group livestreaming, including vulgar content
China's cyberspace regulator has intensified a campaign to clean up misconduct in group livestreaming entertainment, targeting issues such as excessive tipping incentives, vulgar content, and violations of minors' rights. It has taken action against than 1,840 violating accounts, according to the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on ...

Chinese archaeologists uncover 2,300-year-old grain wine, decoding its formula and brewing method
Chinese cities probe companies producing and selling bullfrogs following report of excessive antibiotic residues; quick test negative in E.China's Wuxi

Chinese cities probe companies producing and selling bullfrogs following report of excessive antibiotic residues; quick test negative in E.China's Wuxi
Chinese archaeologists uncover 2,300-year-old grain wine, decoding its formula and brewing method

Xinjiang region's first robotics 9S center aims to accelerate AI applications, tap into Central Asian market: project operator
The first robotics 9S center in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - a new platform integrating robot exhibition, sales, leasing, customized development, maintenance, science education and industrial empowerment - ... China, India resume border trade at Nathu La after years-long suspension, signaling warmer engagement The Nathu La Pass resumed operation for border trade between China and India on Saturday, signaling a new phase of mutually beneficial cooperation and development in cross-border trade, Gong Shijun, ... China secures first ISO secretariat in ice-and-snow sector; artificial landscapes to make 'winter-only' industry year round China has recently been selected to host the International Standard Organization (ISO) technical committee secretariat on artificial ice-and-snow landscapes, the first of its kind in ice-and-snow sector, according to CCTV ...

China secures first ISO secretariat in ice-and-snow sector; artificial landscapes to make 'winter-only' industry year round
Xinjiang region's first robotics 9S center aims to accelerate AI applications, tap into Central Asian market: project operator The first robotics 9S center in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - a new platform integrating robot exhibition, sales, leasing, customized development, maintenance, science education and industrial empowerment - ... China, India resume border trade at Nathu La after years-long suspension, signaling warmer engagement The Nathu La Pass resumed operation for border trade between China and India on Saturday, signaling a new phase of mutually beneficial cooperation and development in cross-border trade, Gong Shijun, ... China has recently been selected to host the International Standard Organization (ISO) technical committee secretariat on artificial ice-and-snow landscapes, the first of its kind in ice-and-snow sector, according to CCTV ...

Five-year China Government Bond futures debut in HK as yuan's internationalization accelerates
Experts slam German industry federation's warn of 'China Shock 2.0'

Experts slam German industry federation's warn of 'China Shock 2.0'
Five-year China Government Bond futures debut in HK as yuan's internationalization accelerates

China revises IC layout design protection rules to spur innovation, align with global standards
China on Monday unveiled revised regulations on the protection of integrated circuit layout designs, which will take effect on October 15, 2026, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

Alibaba, MiniMax to open-source new AI models, lowering costs for global developers, users
A growing number of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are turning to open-source strategy to promote access to advanced models, with Alibaba's Qwen and Shanghai-based MiniMax unveiling new models this ... Sinopec completes largest single-site PVA production base, lifting annual PVA production capacity to 210,000 tons Sinopec Chongqing SVW Chemical Co Ltd opened a 50,000-ton-per-year specialty polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) unit on Monday, taking the site's total annual capacity to 210,000 tons and making it the world's ... China cements global shipbuilding lead as vessel orders surge, marine economy gains pace in H1 China's marine economy outpaced overall growth in the first half of 2026, with gross ocean product rising 5.1 percent year-on-year and Chinese companies securing than 80 percent of new ...

Sinopec completes largest single-site PVA production base, lifting annual PVA production capacity to 210,000 tons
Alibaba, MiniMax to open-source new AI models, lowering costs for global developers, users A growing number of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are turning to open-source strategy to promote access to advanced models, with Alibaba's Qwen and Shanghai-based MiniMax unveiling new models this ... Sinopec Chongqing SVW Chemical Co Ltd opened a 50,000-ton-per-year specialty polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) unit on Monday, taking the site's total annual capacity to 210,000 tons and making it the world's ... China cements global shipbuilding lead as vessel orders surge, marine economy gains pace in H1 China's marine economy outpaced overall growth in the first half of 2026, with gross ocean product rising 5.1 percent year-on-year and Chinese companies securing than 80 percent of new ...

China cements global shipbuilding lead as vessel orders surge, marine economy gains pace in H1
Alibaba, MiniMax to open-source new AI models, lowering costs for global developers, users A growing number of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are turning to open-source strategy to promote access to advanced models, with Alibaba's Qwen and Shanghai-based MiniMax unveiling new models this ... Sinopec completes largest single-site PVA production base, lifting annual PVA production capacity to 210,000 tons Sinopec Chongqing SVW Chemical Co Ltd opened a 50,000-ton-per-year specialty polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) unit on Monday, taking the site's total annual capacity to 210,000 tons and making it the world's ... China's marine economy outpaced overall growth in the first half of 2026, with gross ocean product rising 5.1 percent year-on-year and Chinese companies securing than 80 percent of new ...

'China chic' experiences win over young S.Korean tourists
For 23-year-old South Korean tourist Xuanxuan (her nickname), her trip to Shanghai would not have been complete without dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing and taking photos at one of ... Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China

Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture
'China chic' experiences win over young S.Korean tourists For 23-year-old South Korean tourist Xuanxuan (her nickname), her trip to Shanghai would not have been complete without dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing and taking photos at one of ... Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China

Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China
'China chic' experiences win over young S.Korean tourists For 23-year-old South Korean tourist Xuanxuan (her nickname), her trip to Shanghai would not have been complete without dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing and taking photos at one of ... Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China

China's ancient murals and rock carvings under summer siege: Conservationists race to protect centuries-old heritage
Temperatures have been climbing across China in recent days, from north to south and from east to west, with red and orange heat warnings issued one after another, according to the National Meteorological Center. The summer heat is not only being felt by people. At Yongle Palace in ...

China revokes 3A tourist site ratings to further improve service quality
World's deepest, largest whale necropolis discovered, as Chinese deep-sea tech unlocks 5.3 million years of cetacean history

World's deepest, largest whale necropolis discovered, as Chinese deep-sea tech unlocks 5.3 million years of cetacean history
China revokes 3A tourist site ratings to further improve service quality

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Школьника из Петербурга внесли в перечень "террористов и экстремистов"
14-летний подросток стал самым молодым в списке Росфинмониторинга

Reuters: цена перевозки нефти из России в Индию по морю выросла на 50%
Трейдеры связывают рост с атаками дронов на суда в Чёрном море

ФАС возбудила дело против Apple из-за отказа в предустановке Mах
Max ранее удалили из App Store

Румынские военные взрывают дно Дуная, чтобы поднять уровень воды
Европа переживает очередную волну аномальной жары

Суд в Париже отклонил апелляцию бывшей главы RT во Франции
Ксения Фёдорова получила предписание покинуть страну

При российских ударах по Украине в понедельник погибли 3 человека
Ударам подверглись Днепропетровская и Одесская боласти, Херсон и Чернигов

При падении БПЛА на пляже под Геленджиком погибли 7 человек
Местные власти утверждают, что речь идет об "обломках" сбитого дрона

Пожизненно осужденный экс-сенатор от Карачаево-Черкесии Арашуков объявил голодовку в колонии
Сообщается, что он отказывается от пищи с 1 августа

Рустем Умеров возглавит Службу внешней разведки Украины
Игорь Клименко возглавит СНБО

Борис Надеждин покинул РФ на фоне преследования со стороны властей
Он записал видео на фоне Эйфелевой башни

В Сеуте остаются от 3 до 5 тысяч мигрантов из Марокко
На пике их было до 80 тысяч

Forbes: потери селлеров Wildberries могут достигать 280 млрд рублей
Повреждены до 22% всей площади складов компании

Власти Белгородской области: за сутки при ударах ВСУ погибли четверо
Сгорел корпус БГТУ

Удары по Крыму: пожар в Керчи, трое погибших
В Керчи горел жилой дом

Трамп заявил, что 3 августа возобновятся переговоры с Ираном
Где и когда - он не уточнил

ВСУ ударили по складу Wildberries под Владимиром
В Белгороде горел корпус БГТУ, где тестировали беспилотники

1 человек погиб, более 30 пострадали при ударах по Запорожью
На город сбросили авиабомбы

Посредники заявили о согласии Израиля прекратить удары по Газе
Официального подтверждения со стороны израильского правительства пока нет

Ozon начал перемещать дорогие товары со складов в пункты выдачи
На фоне атак ВСУ на российскую логистическую инфраструктуру

Россия вновь атаковала склад маркетплейса Rozetka под Киевом
И почтовый терминал под Харьковом

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Uganda: Military unveils statue of Netanyahu's older brother
Uganda's military held a ceremony to unveil a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976.

Brazilian firm uses hair to help clean up oil spills and pollution
From beauty salons to cleaning up oil spills... Human hair—a massive market in Africa for wigs and weaves—is showing its worth as an eco-friendly barrier. In Brazil, leftover hair is being recycled to soak up oil in polluted bays

DRC: Kinshasa residents try to maintain daily life as ebola worsens elsewhere
People living in Kinshasa are trying to maintain their daily routines, even as the ebola outbreak is worsening in other parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ghana moves to jail farmers who repurpose cocoa land without approval
Ghana's parliament passed a bill that could send cocoa farmers to prison for up to 20 years if they convert their farms to other uses without government approval.

Italian navy boards suspected Russian tanker in the Mediterranean
The Italian Navy said its troops boarded a tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday it claimed was linked to Russia.

Ghana: ECOWAS provides funds after devastating floods
The Economic Community of West African States is giving Ghana a helping hand in the wake of the country's recent devastating floods. ECOWAS is donating $250,000, which is intended to help victims.

Morocco says 11 died in Ceuta crossing attempt, while Spain puts it at 72
Morocco's interior ministry on Sunday issued its first toll for those who died trying to reach Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta last week, saying 11 people had died. The figures are significantly lower than those issued by Spain, which says at least 72 people died.

Mali: Moussa Mara calls for unity after release from prison
Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has called for national unity, reconciliation and empathy after completing a one-year prison sentence. In his first public message following his release, Mara urged Malians to forgive one another and expressed concern over the disappearance of his lawyer.

English FA to drop support for Infantino's re-election
The English Football Association (FA) plans to formally withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dealing him a major blow just days after he dropped his bid to sell some of his equity to private investors.

Driver in deadly Algeria bus crash was on drugs, investigators say
The driver of a bus that plunged into a ravine in northern Algeria, killing 28 people, was under the influence of drugs and travelling at more than twice the speed limit, prosecutors said after a preliminary investigation.

Jazz bridges cultures at Abuja's 'Jazz Across Continents' festival
Soulful melodies, African rhythms and international influences filled the Transcorp Hilton Abuja as musicians and jazz enthusiasts gathered for the second edition of Jazz Across Continents.

Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Egypt, triggering emergency response
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Egyptian city of Suez early Monday, shaking buildings across Cairo and prompting authorities to activate emergency response plans. No casualties or significant damage were immediately reported.

30 African countries included in permanent visa bond scheme
Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, will face security deposits of up to 20,000 U.S. dollars when applying for certain business and tourist visas under a permanent visa bond program announced by the United States.

Tankers 'waiting for permission' to transit through Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran's semiofficial Fars news agency aired footage Sunday of what it said were vessels "waiting for permission" from Iran to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind released on bail but still faces charges
Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi has been temporarily released from custody after a court granted him bail. He’s charged with insulting a constitutional institution and faces up to two years in prison. A trial date has been set for October 2.

UEFA declares no confidence in FIFA leadership as pressure mounts on Infantino
European football’s governing body has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, UEFA said in a blistering statement on Saturday. The announcement followed Infantino’s U-turn over a plan sell World Cup profits to private investors.

Guinea opts out of planned ECOWAS single currency, the eco
Guinea says it’s opting out of the ECOWAS single currency. The 12 member West African economic bloc is set to launch the monetary union and eco currency in July 2027. Guinea is the first member state to say it's retaining its national currency.

Authorities in Tigray accuse Addis Ababa of 'launching open war'
Authorities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region accused the federal government of launching a military offensive on Saturday, reigniting fears of a return to war.

Life in Spanish enclave of Ceuta resumes after sudden migrant surge
Life in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta is slowly getting back to normal, residents say, days after a sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants entered the tiny territory on the tip of North Africa. Most of the migrants have returned to Morocco and shops and cafes are starting to reopen.

Moroccan migrants return from Ceuta tired and disillusioned
Tired and disappointed, migrants pushed back from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta returned to Morocco on Saturday, eager to get home. A sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants over the course of a few days, triggered an international crisis and saw Spain deploy armed forces to the tiny territory.

Life in Spanish enclave 'disrupted' by migrant influx, says Ceuta mayor
Migrants and residents alike complained on Saturday of the conditions in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, that saw 60,000 migrants breach the border in the last few days.

Embezzlement trial of DRC's former justice minister continues in his absence
The embezzlement trial of the DR Congo’s former justice minister Constant Mutamba continued on Friday in the absence of the defendant.

Search for missing prolongs the agony for families in Gaza
Holding photographs of sons who vanished during the war, mothers in Gaza wait for answers while forensic workers document unidentified remains without access to DNA testing.

Former Senegalese leader Sall's bid for UN top job in trouble after straw poll
Macky Sall’s bid to succeed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres could be in trouble after the Security Council’s first informal straw poll.

France and Italy boost border controls after migrant influx to Spanish enclave
France and Italy are boosting border controls after some 60,000 people crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, sparking one of the largest migrant crises for the European Union in years.

48,000 migrants return to Morocco after massive influx into Spanish enclave
Tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into Spain’s tiny Ceuta territory returned voluntarily to Morocco on Friday, a day after the influx triggered chaos in the North African city and reignited the immigration debate in Europe and beyond. At least 57 migrants died on the journey.

Infantino drops plan to sell World Cup profits after worldwide pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI marks 27th anniversary of accession to throne
A long list of world leaders, heads of state, and governors sent congratulatory messages to him.

Residents of Spanish enclave of Ceuta angered by mass influx of migrants
The border has now been reinforced and tens of thousands of people have since reportedly returned to Morocco voluntarily.

Algeria bus crash kills at least 27 and wounding dozens more
Tragedy struck Algeria Friday morning after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine near the coastal town of Boumerdes, east of Algiers.

Campaigners demand sanctuary for Johannesburg Zoo elephants
Behind the fences of Johannesburg Zoo, three elephants are at the centre of a growing legal battle. Animal welfare campaigners say captivity is no place for them and are asking the courts to order their transfer to a rewilding sanctuary.

Kenya: Fifteen elephants found dead of suspected pesticide poisoning
Initial investigations suggest they died after ingesting pesticides used on nearby tomato farms.

United Nations calls for an end to crackdown on civic freedoms in Uganda
Its human rights office says restrictions on civil liberties are creating fear among opposition supporters, journalists, activists, and civil society groups.

Mali: HRW accuses Russian paramilitaries of killing 8 civilians
Russian paramilitaries from Africa Corps, which is supporting Mali in its fight against insurgents, killed eight civilians, including three children, in June airstrikes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report Friday.

Ghana forecasts 16% fall in cocoa production following bad weather and disease
Ghana is warning of a sharp drop in cocoa production next season, with output expected to fall by at least 16 percent.

Oprah Winfrey to close South African girls' school, expand scholarship
Oprah Winfrey will close the prestigious girls' school she founded in South Africa after the 2027 academic year, marking the end of nearly two decades of campus-based education.

IMF completes reviews in Egypt unlocking $1.8 billion
The prime minister has welcomed the news, saying it is a renewed vote of confidence in the country's economic reform programme.

Asia’s soccer body joins opposition to Infantino’s plan for private investors
Asia’s soccer body joined opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup and said Friday FIFA must urgently review its management style.

Spain and Morocco reinforce border after tens of thousands cross into Ceuta
Officials estimate that more than 49,000 people crossed between Morocco and Ceuta in a 24-hour period.

UK sees record day for Channel migrant crossings piling pressure on government
Britain has recorded its busiest day of migrant crossings this year, with 752 people arriving in small boats across the English Channel in just 24 hours.

Analysts believe US-Iran war at critical point with potential for further escalation
Analysts say the U.S.-Iran war is at a critical point with the potential for further escalation, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes resumes and hopes for a quick end to the five-month conflict fade

Voter registration opens as Haiti eyes december polls
Haiti has launched voter registration ahead of December's elections, the country's first in a decade. Ten registration centres have opened across generally secure areas of Port au Prince, as hopeful voters begin signing up in a key step toward restoring democratic rule.

Hamas agrees to completely disarm in plan including Israeli withdrawal
Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to end the war with Israel, that includes it handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

Activists in Kenya demand release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye
Activists gathered in Kenya's capital of Nairobi on Thursday to demand the release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, a day after he collapsed in court in Kampala

Egyptian PM announces investigation after Damietta port drone attack
Egypt's Prime Minister said Thursday that the country would now be examining the remains of a drone that attacked two vessels at the Egyptian port of Damietta on Wednesday.

Tyla drops Nigeria tour date after xenophobia backlash
Following growing criticism across social media linked to South Africa's anti migrants attacks,, South African music star Tyla has removed Nigeria from the list of destinations on her upcoming A*Pop World Tour.

Liberian authorities burn $336 million in cocaine implicating senior police officials
Liberian law enforcement agents burned some 4.2 metric tons of cocaine worth about $336 million on Thursday, days after authorities announced the country’s largest-ever drug seizure and implicated senior police officials in the trafficking operation.

Several drown as hundreds of migrants rush to Spain's Ceuta from Morocco
Hundreds of people were converging on Morocco's northern town of Fnideq on Thursday evening, following rumours that the border with Spain's Ceuta had opened, according to an AFP journalist

S.Africa pushes Africa migration talks after xenophobic violence
Pretoria called Thursday for an Africa-wide conference to address migration on the continent after weeks of deadly anti-migrant violence and tensions over undocumented foreign workers in South Africa

UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments if plan to sell World Cup stake goes ahead
Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product and is 'not for sale'.