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US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Moscow
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner leave Moscow talks with hopes for "equally productive meetings" in Ukraine.

Disruption at Port of Dover as masked 'stop the boats' protesters block roads
The government says it condemns "the behaviour in Dover" and the hours-long disruption it caused.

Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover
The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.

US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
The US says it hit three Iranian oil tankers, while Iran says it targeted three US-linked ships.

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

Prince William to attend King Harald's funeral in Norway
The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the funeral of Harald V in Oslo next week.

Major disruption as grass fire halts all trains to Heathrow Airport
Severe delays and cancellations are set to continue, with no trains between central London and the airport.

Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it
Planning, organising and remembering household tasks falls disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help.

Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts
Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public.

The next James Bond: the (00)7 questions fans want answered
Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig's successor could be close.

Why Munya Chawawa is 'jumping ship' from socials to Shakespeare
The comedian is making his stage acting debut and says he wants to move away from social content.

Natalie Imbruglia on her worst audition: 'I remember feeling icky'
The pop star's first album since 2021 deals with the mental health fallout of perimenopause.

Katie Taylor crowns career in stylish Croke Park triumph
Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.

Britain 'taxing itself to death' and 'Some Might Stray'
Several papers feature stories on what they say is Liam and Noel Gallagher's first joint interview in over 20 years.

TV presenter among 11 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.

Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried home
Chandika Shrestha was airlifted to hospital after spending more than 10 days in her partially buried house.

The centuries-old problem of mapping the world
As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

'Fantastic' moment blind veteran, 95, drives again after giving up licence
Jim Alison, who gave up his licence five years ago, has driven again with support from a charity.

I brushed off my sore throat as a hangover, but it turned into sepsis
Doctors told Elle Black if she had gone to hospital later the outcome could have been quite different.

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

Thieves steal 70,000 pints of Guinness in two lorries
More than 800 barrels of the stout have been stolen from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, say police.

US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experience
Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.

Prue Leith: 'You come into your own growing old'
The former Great British Bake Off star says ageing is something to celebrate.

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Two senior Reform UK officials step down after undercover donations report.

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

Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Go behind the scenes with the Manchester United and England footballer

Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

Taylor crowns career in stylish Croke Park triumph
Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.

'One of the best' - boxing world reacts to Taylor's farewell win
Some of the biggest names in women's boxing pay tribute to Katie Taylor after the Irish great ended her career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park.

Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.

From chess to battle for pole, Gasly has Russell covered at Monza
Pierre Gasly delivered the biggest surprise pole position in F1 for years in Italy as the leading contenders had scrappy qualifying sessions.

How Man Utd plan to compete at top with richer rivals
Manager Michael Carrick and chief executive Omar Berrada are united in their viewthat Manchester United can be successful despite the club's relatively low summer spending.

Zheng goes from 5-0 and match point down to victory
Zheng Qinwen fights back from 5-0 down in the deciding set and stares down match point to stun American 22nd seed Madison Keys.

Glasner and Williams dispute VAR call over Forest handball
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner and Neco Williams believe VAR should not have ruled out defender's goal against Tottenham.

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Nearly 9,000 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since 2023
More than 179 attacks on ambulance crews recorded since March 2, killing 179 healthcare workers.

‘People laughed at me’: Indian youth cleans up a trash-filled river
A 21-year-old student in India’s Madhya Pradesh has single-handedly cleaned up a trash-filled river.

Netanyahu boasts about bombing Qatar, says Gaza funds used for aid
Israeli PM says money he facilitated Qatar in sending to Gaza was recommended by Israeli security agencies.

German company launches rocket as Europe enters satellite race
Isar Aerospace says its 28-metre-long Spectrum rocket blasted off into space from Andøya spaceport in Arctic Norway.

Iran war live: IRGC claims attacks on 3 oil tankers and 3 US-linked ships
IRGC launches new strikes after firing missiles at US warships as standoff in Strait of Hormuz intensifies.

Fuel tanker blast in western Iran kills at least 10
At least six other people were injured in the tanker blast on Iran's Hamedan-Sanandaj highway, officials say.

Trump-backed group announces $10m ad spend for midterm Senate race in Texas
US president has pledged more than $400m through his super PAC to boost Republican candidates in the upcoming midterms.

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner meet Putin for talks on Ukraine war
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday.

Building collapses after heavy rain in northern India
A building collapsed in Muradabad, northern India, tearing through power lines and sending sparks into the street.

Why is Argentina reigniting the Falklands dispute?
President Javier Milei says sovereignty over the islands remains a national objective.

Everton vs Manchester United: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups
Manchester United outspent in transfer window, but boss Michael Carrick says team ready to fire ahead of Everton trip.

Colombian government reports three killed in rebel attack on military post
Colombian authorities blame ELN rebel group for attack that reportedly included drones dropping explosives on compound.

Al Jazeera reporter challenges Huckabee over Israeli settler pogroms
Al Jazeera reporter challenged US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee after he called violent Israeli settlers a minority

France denies inciting failed Niger mutiny, calls accusation ‘pure fantasy’
Niger's government has widened its blame to unnamed neighbours a week after the assault on a military base.

Jerusalem Daily: raids, settlers & sieges
Mike Huckabee visits as settlers attack Palestinians, Israeli forces carry out raids and arrests.

Cuban and Afghan immigrants deported from US under Trump arrive in Guyana
The Trump administration has sought to expand third-country deportations, with more than 30 deals struck so far.

Woman beaten to death as bystanders watch in India’s Gujarat
A woman was beaten to death at a crowded bus station in India, with CCTV showing bystanders watching.

Shoppers interact with Hong Kong’s first robot shopkeeper
Humanoid robots have begun serving shoppers at convenience stores in Hong Kong.

Two pilots killed after Greek fighter jet crashes during an air show
Greek authorities say that the two pilots onboard an F-4 Phantom fighter jet have been killed after it crashed.

Thousands protest in Croatia to demand government clean up toxic waste
Demonstrators in Zagreb accuse Croatia's government of dragging its feet on a hazardous waste scandal.

Russia’s Putin and US envoys discuss Trump proposal to end Ukraine war
Kremlin aide calls the Moscow talks 'very frank and constructive', as US envoys head to Kyiv next.

India crush Pakistan at T20 Asia Cup with record-breaking bowling display
India claim seven-wicket win after Pakistan lose 10 wickets for just 28 runs as they are bowled out for 55.

Germany’s far-right AfD eyes historic first in state election
Germany’s far-right AfD is projected to take power in one of the country’s 16 states for the first time.

Haaland heads Man City to the top of Premier League with win over Coventry
Norwegian scores only goal of unconvincing home win against newly promoted Coventry City.

Gaza teams recover remains of 55 people nearly 3 years after Israeli strike
The victims, all from one Palestinian family, had been sheltering at their family home when Israel hit it.

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China, Singapore launch joint maritime exercise
A joint maritime exercise between China and Singapore opened Saturday in south China's Guangdong Province, marking the fifth such cooperation ...

Chinese robots shine at LEAP 2026 in Saudi Arabia
Straight punches, hooks and roundhouse kicks... Two humanoid robots wearing boxing gloves and protective headgear are staging a combat demonstration ...

Update: Jiangxi landslide claims 2 lives, 11 still missing
The landslide in Suichuan county in East China's Jiangxi Province has claimed two lives, while 10 people remain missing, according ...

Iran's IRGC says hit 3 oilers in Hormuz Strait, 3 U.S. vessels elsewhere in retaliatory strikes
The navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said Saturday it had targeted three oil tankers in the Strait ...

Why 'dragon-restaurant diplomacy' struck a nerve with Western mainstream media?: Global Times editorial

China-Egypt partnership offers a valuable model for Global South: former Egypt PM
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GT Voice: Boom in hard‑tech IPOs testifies to China's chip innovation drive
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No matter how the DPP stirs things up, it cannot change the one-China principle: Hai Feng
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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 ...

China-Russia first Arctic on-site sea-ice observation sheds light on climate change, shipping prospects: Chinese expert
Foreign guests take on robots in tug-of-war, won over by tech charm in South China

Foreign guests take on robots in tug-of-war, won over by tech charm in South China
China-Russia first Arctic on-site sea-ice observation sheds light on climate change, shipping prospects: Chinese expert

Health workers carry out comprehensive disinfection work at mudslide-hit Gyirong Port
China-Russia first Arctic on-site sea-ice observation sheds light on climate change, shipping prospects: Chinese expert Chinese and Russian researchers have conducted their first joint on-site observation of Arctic sea ice, an effort a Chinese expert says could help improve understanding of changes in the Arctic ... 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 ...

Rescue, relief efforts underway in typhoon-hit Minhou County, China's Fujian
China-Russia first Arctic on-site sea-ice observation sheds light on climate change, shipping prospects: Chinese expert Chinese and Russian researchers have conducted their first joint on-site observation of Arctic sea ice, an effort a Chinese expert says could help improve understanding of changes in the Arctic ... 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 ...

China opens BeiDou reference station data to public for the first time
Shein extends post IPO losses amid US, EU regulatory headwinds; supply chain edge, user base intact: expert

Shein extends post IPO losses amid US, EU regulatory headwinds; supply chain edge, user base intact: expert
China opens BeiDou reference station data to public for the first time

Saudi firm launches LLM based on Chinese AI model
Beyond just application programming interfaces (APIs) and fully developed products, China's artificial intelligence (AI) models are now emerging as foundational tech infrastructure for global developers to build their next-generation AI models, Chinese experts said on Friday, after a Saudi Arabian AI company unveiled a large language model (LLM) ...

Asia-Pacific media delegates impressed by China's cutting-edge tech in Greater Bay Area visit
At the display area for BYD - one of China's new-energy vehicle pioneers - the nail penetration test on a blade battery drew particular interest. Delegates leaned in, eyes fixed ... 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 ...

Australian EV sales hit new record high amid surging demand for Chinese vehicles
Asia-Pacific media delegates impressed by China's cutting-edge tech in Greater Bay Area visit At the display area for BYD - one of China's new-energy vehicle pioneers - the nail penetration test on a blade battery drew particular interest. Delegates leaned in, eyes fixed ... 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 ...

China, Ethiopia to expand coffee trade through closer industrial partnership
Asia-Pacific media delegates impressed by China's cutting-edge tech in Greater Bay Area visit At the display area for BYD - one of China's new-energy vehicle pioneers - the nail penetration test on a blade battery drew particular interest. Delegates leaned in, eyes fixed ... 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 ...

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 ...

From restored mangroves to re-cleaned lake, decades of ecological protection take shape in Xiamen
How do you bring a coastline back to life? In Xiamen, East China's Fujian Province, mangrove forests now thrive where aquaculture and pollution once dominated, while a once notorious “stinking lake” has been transformed into an urban ecological hub.

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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Хакеры выложили в сеть 5 терабайт документов берлинского Сената
Часть из них конфиденциальна

Кандидата от "Яблока" могут снять с выборов за фото певца из Motorhead
На него составлен административный протокол о "демонстрации экстремистской символики"

Переговоры Путина с Уиткоффом и Кушнером длились более трёх часов
Каких-либо заявлений по их итогам пока не сделано

Путин поддержал идею брать на службу тяжелобольных добровольцев
С инициативой выступил пропагандист Евгений Поддубный

Александр Вучич стал кандидатом в премьеры Сербии от правящей партии
Ранее он заявлял, что уйдёт с поста президента

Путин распорядился не наносить удары по Киеву с 5 по 8 сентября
Об этом сообщил пресс-секретарь Кремля Дмитрий Песков

Суд в Грузии разрешил экстрадицию в Россию соратника Фургала
Защита намерена обжаловать решение

Пять стран ЕС согласовали модель "центров по возврату" мигрантов
Переговоры ведутся преимущественно со странами Африки

Генассамблея ООН поддержала замену традиционной карты мира
С инициативой отказаться от карты Меркатора выступили власти Того

Экс-министра связи РФ Никифорова обвиняют по делу о мошенничестве
Он стал обвиняемым по делу о создании финансовой пирамиды Finiko

Трамп: посланники США везут в Москву и Киев предложение о мире
Стив Уиткофф и Джаред Кушнер совершают поездку в эти выходные

Армия РФ атаковала Киевскую и Днепропетровскую области
По данным местных, властей есть погибшие

В Непале двух человек спасли из затопленного туннеля
Спасатели надеются найти ещё выживших

Минюст России внёс "Новую газету" в реестр "иноагентов"
А также ещё одно издание и трёх человек

Российский дрон ударил по штаб-квартире СБУ в центре Киева
В здании возник пожар

В Москве задержаны два кандидата в депутаты от партии "Яблоко"
Причины задержаний неизвестны

Местные интернет-провайдеры могут покинуть 27 регионов России
Из-за реформы Минцифры

Грузия не выдаст России антивоенно настроенного россиянина
Денису Куланину дали семь дней на добровольный выезд

Уиткофф и Кушнер могут посетить Москву и Киев 5–6 сентября
Официально даты визитов пока не объявлены

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

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Kenya braces for heavy rainfall as UN says El Niño to strenghten
The United Nations’ climate agency warned this week that El Niño is expected to strengthen further in the coming months, bringing risks of extreme weather into 2027. In Kenya, weather experts said the phenomenon could cause above-normal rains between October and December.

Masked anti-immigration protesters disrupt UK's Dover port
Dozens of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads leading to Britain’s busiest ferry port on Saturday, clogging traffic and disrupting travellers and cargo vehicles heading for France.

Niger blames France for inciting failed mutiny, Paris denies involvement
Niger has blamed France for inciting last week’s failed military mutiny, according ‌to a government statement read on television on Friday. Paris has denied any involvement in the attack.

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices as US and Iran both claim control
Tensions are ongoing over the fate of the Strait of Hormuz as both the United States and Iran are claiming control of the waterway. A recent escalation of the attacks in the region is driving oil prices in several countries.

São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova sworn in for second term
São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova was officially sworn in for a second five-year term on Thursday, in a ceremony attended by several heads of state and government.

Guinea buries 36 victims of Conakry landfill collapse
Thousands of people attended a mass funeral held in Guinea on Friday for the 36 people killed in a landfill collapse in a suburb of the capital last month.

UN General Assembly adopts new world map that shows Africa's true size
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that reflects Africa's size more accurately. The resolution, sponsored by Togo, was passed with 164 member states voting in favour. The US voted against.

Liberia’s rescued chimpanzees receive health checks
Many of the chimps at Second Chance were captured from the wild as infants before ending up at the laboratory and enduring decades of invasive and distressing experiments.

Five EU nations aim to send rejected asylum applicants to 'return hubs' by 2027
Five European Union countries are seeking a deal with an unnamed non-EU country to host a "return hub" for migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, with a targeted start date of January 1, a Danish minister said Friday.

Body of King Oyo returns to Uganda ahead of burial
The body of Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, recognised as the world's youngest reigning monarch, arrived back in Uganda on Friday following his death in the United States at age 34.

Civil society groups in South Africa call for temporary halt to new data centres
South African civil society groups are calling for a halt to the construction of additional data centers in the country until the use of scarce water, land and electricity resources has been investigated.

By Any Means explores imperfect alliances in the fight for civil rights
Director Elegance Bratton says the film challenges the idea that social change requires perfect allies.

Balogun omitted from Monaco Conference League squad after transfer collapse
US striker Folarin Balogun has been left out of Monaco’s squad for the Conference League amid uncertainty over his future after the collapse of his proposed transfer to Everton this week.

African migrants stranded in Yemen face growing humanitarian crisis
African migrants who are stranded in Yemen as the country's border with Saudi Arabia remains closed are facing an unfolding humanitarian crisis worsened by depleting aid supplies, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

COP17 in Mongolia wraps up with 1.3 billion dollars of Green Investment Pledge
Member states of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification met in Ulaanbaatar to find solutions and funds for reversing the process of land degradation that already affects 40% of soil on the planet. It ended in the 1.3 billion dollar pledge for Green projects.

Anthony Joshua crash: Court hears driver was overtaking when SUV crashed
A Nigerian court has heard new details about the road crash that killed two members of Anthony Joshua’s team, with the driver accused of causing the collision denying the charges against him.

Transnational network fuelling war in Sudan, UN report claims
Sudan’s brutal three-year war is being fueled by a transnational network of foreign companies, the United Nations said in a report on Thursday.

Eto'o backs FIFA's Infantino as World Cup sell-off plan backfires
Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o has urged African football chiefs to support Gianni Infantino, as the FIFA boss faces pressure over a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup

US Treasury issues $1 coin with Trump's face on it
The US Treasury on Wednesday issued $1 coins featuring the face of President Donald Trump, the latest move in an unprecedented campaign by the Republican billionaire to put his personal stamp on national institutions

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

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.

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