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Staggered age of consent to be discussed after Brand case, minister says
A woman who alleges she was raped by the jailed comedian when she was 16 is campaigning to see relationships between 16-and 17-year-olds and adults made illegal.

Man and woman die and four arrested after police pursuit crash in Leeds
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police say.

Zelensky urges US and Musk to lift Starlink restrictions and be on 'right side of history'
The Ukrainian president says the slowed-down internet is making it difficult to stop Russian attacks.

Prince Harry praises war veterans on surprise visit to Ukraine
He has been showing support for injured veterans in Ukraine and praising the country's resilience.

UK will have 'voice' but no vote on EU food rules in Brexit reset
EU minister Hamish Falconer insists Britain would have some influence on policy as part of a new deal.

Trident submarine returns home after record-breaking undersea patrol
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting was at HM Naval Base Clyde to welcome the crew after the longest deployment at sea for a British vessel.

Brand moved from Wandsworth to category C prison, his wife confirms on podcast
The convicted rapist has been moved to HMP Littlehey, which houses sex offenders.

Cut national insurance for under-25s to create jobs, Milburn report to say
The report being launched this week will suggest gradually reducing employment costs over five years.

Thousands of US flights still cancelled or delayed two days after grounding of planes nationwide
The US transport secretary says that normal air-traffic operations may not be restored until Monday.

Pope Leo rides in helicopter cockpit during Peru trip
The Pope took to the skies before arriving in Cusco on the penultimate day of his Latin America tour.

Tories pledge to halt screen-based school exams and cut coursework
The party says its proposals for England aim to address excessive screen time and over-reliance on AI.

Beauty advent calendars can cost hundreds but are they value for money?
Beauty calendars have become a Christmas staple and have become particularly popular with female shoppers.

Judo champion shakes up French presidential race with surprise candidacy
Teddy Riner is one of the most popular figures in modern-day France, and one in five voters say they could support him.

Can lessons in shaking hands and making eye contact help kids land jobs later in life?
Year 10 pupils are learning employability skills to reduce the number of young people who end up "Neet".

My mother told me I would die if I sought treatment for Ebola - I am proof you can survive
Fear and misinformation surrounds the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo - Dr Kamwanga's mother was not immune.

Holly Humberstone: People can't connect to a pop star who's 'too polished'
The singer felt forced to compete with her female peers, until she realised the power of longevity.

'Steering casualty' preceded New Orleans cruise ship collision, says NTSB
Preliminary findings by National Transportation Safety Board investigators suggest the tanker suffered a steering failure before colliding with the cruise ship on Friday.

Clothing factories shut in Bangladesh as workers strike over pay
Workers are striking over demands for a minimum wage of 30,000 taka (£182) a month.

Minister backs legal right to job support for young people
The work and pensions secretary said the level of support currently on offer was too vague.

Iran targets US military base in Bahrain with drone attack
It marks the second attack on the country in three days and comes as the US and Iran remain locked in a stand-off over the Strait of Hormuz.

Schoolboy imposter subjected ex-professor and wife to 'terrifying ordeal'
Brian MacKinnon - who posed as a school boy in his 30s - targeted a former university professor as he lay in bed with his wife.

Suspected China spy linked to Nvidia's ex-boss left Megaspeed in 2025, company says
The Nvidia scandal has raised questions over whether advanced AI chips ended up in China, despite US restrictions.

Man dies after being hit by ambulance near Sunderland
Northumbria Police says a man in his 30s died at the scene on the A19 near Sunderland.

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Rumpelstiltskin fools Shrek into being erased from existence
The fairy tale is ogre. Fooled by Rumpelstiltskin, Shrek's world is turned upside down

Who swaggered around like he owned the place? Spain v England ratings
Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway and senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel give their player ratings for Spain v England.

Tearful McIlroy dedicates record-equalling win to ill dad
Rory McIlroy wipes away tears as he dedicates his record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title to his ill father, Gerry.

Townsend hails Scotland's defence in Australia 'arm wrestle'
Scotland's Nations Championship win over Australia was far from a classic, but head coach Gregor Townsend says it was one of his side's best defensive performances in recent years.

Teenager Andreeva caps stunning week with WTA Finals title
French Open champion Mirra Andreeva caps her stellar season with a hard-fought victory over Elina Svitolina to win the WTA Finals.

Ronaldinho, 46, makes comeback for Ravenna
Brazil legend Ronaldinho makes his comeback aged 46 for Ravenna, playing the first half of their Italian third-tier derby against Forli.

Triumph or flop? The Rugby League World Cup that split opinion
Has the Rugby League World Cup set a new benchmark for the international game? BBC Sport discovers the answer to that question differs in the northern and southern hemispheres.

Al Jazeera

England stun Spain to end La Roja’s 43-game unbeaten run
Spain suffer first defeat since March 2024 after losing 3-2 to England in Madrid despite grandstand finish.

Australia, Canada, Italy and the UK urge Israel to allow aid into Gaza
The countries accuse Israel of preventing tents and other supplies from entering Gaza, despite the humanitarian crisis.

US Treasury chief calls for outsider to lead embattled tech firm Nvidia
Scott Bessent gives Nvidia's board 10 days to show the company's compliance with US export controls.

Yemen’s Houthis unilaterally release 600 war detainees
Yemen’s Houthis have released 600 people imprisoned during the country’s civil war.

Photos: Pope Leo visits Peru’s Amazon and Andean regions during 12-day tour
The pope has called for the preservation of Indigenous traditions in Peru as he wraps up a 12-day tour of Latin America.

Palestinians reclaim Gaza’s shores with a swim for hope
For the first time in more than three years, Gaza’s swimming federation has held a competition.

Who can force Israel to implement Gaza ceasefire deal?
Storms batter Palestinian territory as Israel restricts entry of aid.

Estonia to close border crossings with Russia after alleged arson attack
Estonia is closing its border crossings with Russia following an alleged arson attempt at a drone factory.

Jordan sentences three men to death over deadly church attack in Karak
Jordan sentences three men to death over deadly church attack in Karak

Africa CDC says Ebola outbreak in DR Congo ‘still not under control’
'If we don't stop this outbreak now, it would be the worst Ebola outbreak,' Africa ​CDC director says.

Israeli drone filmed flying low outside homes in southern Lebanon
Video shows an Israeli drone flying at low altitude over a residential area in southern Lebanon.

Prince Harry in Ukraine meeting Invictus 2027 hopefuls
British royal says he's 'taken a risk' in his fourth surprise visit to Ukraine since 2022 to meet wounded veterans.

Christian priest says US denied him a visa for being Palestinian
A Christian priest from Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, says the US denied him a visa because he is Palestinian.

Estonia to close border crossings with Russia after attack on drone maker
Eight arrests made in connection with an attempted arson, which Tallinn says was ordered by Russian intelligence.

Nearly 1,500 migrants reach Spain’s Canary Islands in one day
Nearly 1,500 migrants reach Spain’s Canary Islands in one day

Morocco becomes first Arab nation in FIFA’s top five men’s rankings
Morocco moved past former Euro champions Portugal and record World Cup winners Brazil to achieve its best FIFA ranking.

Yemeni government forces redeploy from Bab al-Mandeb to defend Aden
Spokesman for the Southern Armed Forces says group is repositioning from Dhubab airport and areas around Bab al-Mandeb.

The hidden costs of the US AI boom
The hidden costs of the US AI boom

Somalia: We would not have recovered without the international community
Somalia continues to face al-Shabab rebellion and political friction, leading officials to urge international support.

Spain 2-3 England: UEFA Nations League as it happened
Relive the live text commentary as England stun Spain to take top spot in final Nations League group game.

Thousands rally in Czech Republic against state media funding changes
Critics say proposed funding changes will give the government more control of state media.

British tourist smashes Jesus statue outside Vilnius church
A man removed a statue of the crucified Jesus from a church in Vilnius and it smashed to the ground.

70 bodies recovered from Gaza rubble, thousands still missing
70 bodies recovered from Gaza rubble, thousands still missing

Will Iraq’s oil smuggling crackdown disarm militias without a conflict?
Iraq has dismantled an alleged smuggling ring in Jurf al-Sakhar which could squeeze militias and avert internal strife

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Global Times

APEC CEO Summit draws 115 Fortune Global 500 firms
Representatives from 115 Fortune Global 500 companies will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Shenzhen, South China's ...

'We abide by the one-China principle,' Naoero's President tells GT
Naoero's President David Adeang visited the remote village of Liangjiahe in the hills of Northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Sunday, ...

ASEAN summit opens as Philippines' parallel security agenda draws scrutiny
The 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings opened in Manila on Sunday, with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. calling for ...

Chinese firm unveils world's first fully integrated analog chip for one-step matrix solving
Chinese chip developer Anatrix has unveiled the AX100, which it describes as the world's first fully integrated analog computing chip ...

Once again, China's youth are 'stepping up to the plate'!: Global Times editorial

The AI summit that got derailed: What Dublin reveals about Europe's waning power
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GT Voice: US chip curb debate cannot stymie China's AI progress
Global Times

China's AI study tours gain traction during autumn school breaks, but should prioritize sustained learning over operating high-tech products: expert
As autumn school breaks arrive in several parts of China during mid-November,study tours featuring artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and other emerging technologies have become increasingly popular, sparking discussions on whether such programs should go beyond letting children operate high-tech products.

Chinese scientists identify 'fairy circles' in northern China's drylands for the first time and propose how they form
HSK candidates top 1 mln amid growing interest in Chinese language driven by employment, business and industry needs

HSK candidates top 1 mln amid growing interest in Chinese language driven by employment, business and industry needs
Chinese scientists identify 'fairy circles' in northern China's drylands for the first time and propose how they form

Australia, Philippines sign defense pact amid South China Sea tensions; expert questions prospects for 'Squad' security grouping
The Philippines and Australia signed a new defense cooperation agreement on Sunday, in a move to deepen security ties between the two countries. While Canberra insisted that the pact was ... Fake eyelashes removed from baby boy's eye; fired nanny is suspect A nanny's make-up eyelashes were recently removed from a new-born boy's eye in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, and the fired nanny, paid 580 yuan ($86.96) per day, is the ... Rolls-Royce with missing children's photos goes viral; car-owner wants to help families reunite A Rolls-Royce car covered in stickers of "Baby Back Home" went viral after it was spotted on the streets of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The owner, surnamed Zhao, said she wanted ...

Fake eyelashes removed from baby boy's eye; fired nanny is suspect
Australia, Philippines sign defense pact amid South China Sea tensions; expert questions prospects for 'Squad' security grouping The Philippines and Australia signed a new defense cooperation agreement on Sunday, in a move to deepen security ties between the two countries. While Canberra insisted that the pact was ... A nanny's make-up eyelashes were recently removed from a new-born boy's eye in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, and the fired nanny, paid 580 yuan ($86.96) per day, is the ... Rolls-Royce with missing children's photos goes viral; car-owner wants to help families reunite A Rolls-Royce car covered in stickers of "Baby Back Home" went viral after it was spotted on the streets of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The owner, surnamed Zhao, said she wanted ...

Rolls-Royce with missing children's photos goes viral; car-owner wants to help families reunite
Australia, Philippines sign defense pact amid South China Sea tensions; expert questions prospects for 'Squad' security grouping The Philippines and Australia signed a new defense cooperation agreement on Sunday, in a move to deepen security ties between the two countries. While Canberra insisted that the pact was ... Fake eyelashes removed from baby boy's eye; fired nanny is suspect A nanny's make-up eyelashes were recently removed from a new-born boy's eye in Wenzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, and the fired nanny, paid 580 yuan ($86.96) per day, is the ... A Rolls-Royce car covered in stickers of "Baby Back Home" went viral after it was spotted on the streets of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The owner, surnamed Zhao, said she wanted ...

Major Chinese energy firms step up supply guarantees as winter heating begins
China-developed world's largest unmanned cargo aircraft W5000 completes test flight in Inner Mongolia

China-developed world's largest unmanned cargo aircraft W5000 completes test flight in Inner Mongolia
Major Chinese energy firms step up supply guarantees as winter heating begins

BSE marks 5th anniversary with strong growth in innovative SMEs amid rising foreign interest in Chinese assets
The Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) marked its fifth anniversary on Sunday, evolving from a fledgling market into a key platform for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China. The exchange started with 81 listed companies and a market capitalization of less than 300 billion yuan ($45 billion); ...

South Korea's ICT exports to Chinese mainland, HK jump 213.1% in Oct: report
BSE marks 5th anniversary with strong growth in innovative SMEs amid rising foreign interest in Chinese assets The Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) marked its fifth anniversary on Sunday, evolving from a fledgling market into a key platform for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China. The ... South Korea's information and communications technology (ICT) exports to the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong surged 213.1 percent year-on-year to $27.21 billion in October, helping push the country's overall ICT ... Chinese elderly's cruise life takes off, as 'filial-piety' helps unlock vast silver market China's first and second domestically built large cruise ships, Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, docked side by side at Shanghai's Wusongkou terminal for the first time last week. ...

Chinese elderly's cruise life takes off, as 'filial-piety' helps unlock vast silver market
BSE marks 5th anniversary with strong growth in innovative SMEs amid rising foreign interest in Chinese assets The Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) marked its fifth anniversary on Sunday, evolving from a fledgling market into a key platform for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China. The ... South Korea's ICT exports to Chinese mainland, HK jump 213.1% in Oct: report South Korea's information and communications technology (ICT) exports to the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong surged 213.1 percent year-on-year to $27.21 billion in October, helping push the country's overall ICT ... China's first and second domestically built large cruise ships, Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, docked side by side at Shanghai's Wusongkou terminal for the first time last week. ...

Villa Eden, luxury destination for long and healthy living
Living longer, but above all, living better. This is the philosophy that welcomes guests at Villa Eden, a refined five-star luxury retreat nestled in the greenery of Merano, northern Italy, ... Concert held in Malaysia to mark 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen A concert commemorating the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday evening, bringing together Chinese and Malaysian artists to honor the revolutionary pioneer's ... American's decades-long bond with Chinese hometown leaves legacy of kindness In 1987, when David V. Plymire first returned to Huangyuan, the plateau county in China he had left decades earlier for the United States, locals were surprised that he still ...

Concert held in Malaysia to mark 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen
Villa Eden, luxury destination for long and healthy living Living longer, but above all, living better. This is the philosophy that welcomes guests at Villa Eden, a refined five-star luxury retreat nestled in the greenery of Merano, northern Italy, ... A concert commemorating the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday evening, bringing together Chinese and Malaysian artists to honor the revolutionary pioneer's ... American's decades-long bond with Chinese hometown leaves legacy of kindness In 1987, when David V. Plymire first returned to Huangyuan, the plateau county in China he had left decades earlier for the United States, locals were surprised that he still ...

American's decades-long bond with Chinese hometown leaves legacy of kindness
Villa Eden, luxury destination for long and healthy living Living longer, but above all, living better. This is the philosophy that welcomes guests at Villa Eden, a refined five-star luxury retreat nestled in the greenery of Merano, northern Italy, ... Concert held in Malaysia to mark 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen A concert commemorating the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Tuesday evening, bringing together Chinese and Malaysian artists to honor the revolutionary pioneer's ... In 1987, when David V. Plymire first returned to Huangyuan, the plateau county in China he had left decades earlier for the United States, locals were surprised that he still ...

BLG ends China's 5-year wait for League of Legends world title after beating all 4 S.Korean teams
China's Bilibili Gaming (BLG) defeated South Korea's Gen.G 3-1 in the final of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship in New York on Saturday, ending a five-year wait for a Chinese team to reclaim the world title.

China-Africa photo exhibition deepens friendship, cultural ties
Maximum fine raised to $1.5m under revised Qinshihuang Mausoleum protection regulations

Maximum fine raised to $1.5m under revised Qinshihuang Mausoleum protection regulations
China-Africa photo exhibition deepens friendship, cultural ties

Svoboda.org

В Донецкой области после атаки ВСУ – массовые отключения электричества
Без света остались оккупированный Мариуполь, часть Донецка и другие города

В Чехии около 400 тысяч человек вышло на марш за свободу прессы
Против планов правительства перевести СМИ на госфинансирование

Эстония закроет все пропускные пункты на границе с Россией с 1 декабря
После попытки диверсии на оборонном предприятии

В порту Усть-Луга выгорели не менее пяти резервуаров с топливом
По слухам, во многом из-за этого удара Россия сняла "табу" на убийство Зеленского

Индонезийские наёмники в армии России воюют до самой смерти
Хотя вербовщики обещают им контракт на год

Иран атаковал беспилотниками вертолётную базу США в Бахрейне
Утверждается, что атака была отбита

В Севастополе ужесточили графики отключений света
Часть Крыма вновь без электричества

В Днепре – отключения света и воды, в Павлограде нет отопления из-за обстрелов
Не работает метро и электротранспорт

Зеленский: скорость Starshield снижена на прифронтовых территориях
Официально SpaceX не заявляла об ограничениях

Кушнер: новые идеи могут привести к прорывам
Он отметил, что в частных разговорах стороны готовы на компромиссы

Российский удар по Черноморску: не менее 6 пострадавших
Был атакован порт

Украинские беспилотники атаковали Нижнекамск и Таганрог
Повреждены нефтехимзавод и подстанции

Более 100 тысяч человек вышли на демонстрации во Франции
Их требования прежние: снижение цен и повышение качества государственных услуг

МВД объявило в розыск украинских судей. Они судят депутатов от ЕР
По какому делу их разыскивают, не уточняется

У экс-министра правительства Орбана изъяли почти 20 млн долларов
Часть денег была закопана в лесу

В Казани задержали оппозиционного политика Юлию Галямину
Сообщается о протоколе о неповиновении полиции

Россия ударила по Запорожью: ранены не менее 18 человек
Накануне в городе пострадали более 50 человек

Федерация хоккея оспорила решение вернуть российские сборные
Из-за возможных связей членов суда с Россией

Румен Радев: Болгария приостановит финансовую помощь Украине
Вместе с этим о приостановке закупок оружия для ВСУ заявила Польша

Зеленский: представители США подняли вопрос об обмене Донбасса на НАТО
Такое предложение прозвучало впервые

Africanews

UK: London's Santa School trains Father Christmas performers for 2026
Father Christmas is heading back to school in London. Professional Santas are learning sign language, brushing up on toy trends and preparing for the difficult questions children might ask this Christmas.

Iran's first women-only military training centre opens in Tehran
They will be trained by instructors with military experience in weapon use, firefighting, rescue, and civil assistance.

Daily life in Sudan paralysed by deepening fuel crisis and rising costs
Domestic refining has been crippled by the civil war while the Middle East conflict has led to significant fluctuations in oil prices.

Francophonie summit opens in Cambodia overshadowed by African tensions
The DR Congo objects to Rwanda's Louise Mushikiwabo seeking a third term as head of the organisation and threatens to quit if she is re-elected

Presidential polls open in Cape Verde with first female candidate
Incumbent Jose Maria Neves is favoured to win a second term in office in a country known for its stability in a politically volatile region.

Haitians welcome deployment of Salvadoran troops as gang violence rages on
The around 2,000 soldiers in Haiti are operating outside the official framework of the UN-back Gang Suppression Force.

Pope Leo denounces suffering of African enslaved people during Peru visit
He made the comment during a visit to the historic Afro-Peruvian city of Zaña, a UNESCO-recognised memorial site for slavery.

South Sudan postpones first general election from December to February
The elections commission says this will allow for the implementation of additional processes including distribution of registration materials and civic education.

DR Congo: Ebola-awareness campaigns conducted at schools in Bunia
About 40 schools in the province have reported cases of Ebola since classes resumed in September, with one teacher dying of the disease.

Microsoft apologises for global outage and rules out cyberattack
The tech giant said on Saturday that service has now been restored across Teams, Outlook, and its other products, ending the shutdown.

World Diabetes Day: South African health leaders urge early action to detect the disease
The health minister said the condition is now the country's number one killer, taking the top spot from HIV/AIDS.

Burkina Faso issues arrest warrants for around 20 people, including journalists
The warrants target exiled journalists, activists, an ex-minister, and former military officers who face several terrorism-related charges.

United States nationwide ground stop lifted after longest shutdown since 2001
The over four-hour stoppage on Friday brought all air travel to a halt across the country and stranded tens of thousands of passengers.

DR Congo: At least 44 dead in attack by Islamic State-linked gunmen
The latest raids by the Allied Democratic Forces come just days after the notoriously brutal group killed 66 people in North Kivu.

South Sudanese start registering to vote ahead of first national elections
The voter registration operation runs until 28 November ahead of the polls which have been postponed several times since independence in 2011.

France escalates Algeria trade dispute to EU-level
France on Friday asked the European Commission to look into Algeria’s alleged non-compliance with a EU trade deal. Paris is accusing Algers of an almost total blockade on French imports and of suspending urea shipments to France.

CAR: Opposition marches in Bangui against rising cost of living
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Bangui on Friday to protest the rising cost of living in Central African Republic and the arrest of five civil society leaders.

Burkinabe authorities vow to support gold miners expelled from Guinea
Since November 6, thousands of Burkinabe gold miners have been returning home.
In Bobo-Dioulasso, more than 37,000 Burkinabe nationals, including some 8,000 children, as well as more than a thousand citizens of other nationalities, are hoping to start a new life with support from the authorities.

Teddy Riner announces presidential bid, pledges to unite France
In an interview with Le Parisien, Riner said he could not remain silent amid growing social tensions and uncertainty about France's future.

São Tomé's president reappoints PM following legislative elections
Américo Ramos' party came a close second in the polls, but the winning party, the Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe, failed to win additional support.

Cape verde presidential election: Neves seeks second term
The Portuguese-speaking island nation, located off the coast of Senegal, is widely regarded as one of Africa’s strongest democracies, standing out in a region increasingly affected by coups and political instability.

Nigeria Ebola patient contacts complete 21-day monitoring without signs of infection
Good news out of Nigeria where authorities say no further cases of Ebola have been detected since a woman arriving from Uganda tested positive for the virus last month.

DR Congo: Bukavu comedy festival offers laughter amid the ongoing conflict
For one week, comedians from the Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and the DRC offer residents a moment of relaxation and hope.

UK: Christmas at Kew 2026 unveils spectacular light trail in London
London's Kew Gardens has unveiled a dazzling Christmas light trail featuring more than a million lights and 24 installations. A spectacular new fountain and laser show takes centre stage.

North Macedonia: Kriva Palanka seeks help over 1,000 free-roaming cows
More than 1,000 cows are roaming freely through Kriva Palanka in North Macedonia, damaging property and alarming residents. The mayor wants the government to declare a 30-day state of crisis.

Turkey: Six-metre Trojan Horse spills plastic waste at COP31
A giant Trojan Horse overflowing with plastic waste has appeared in Antalya as Greenpeace International staged a striking environmental protest during the COP31 climate summit. Created with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, the Greenpeace installation warns of the environmental impact of plastics.

Burundi: 11 opposition parties announce support for President Ndayishimiye's re-election bid
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has secured the backing of 11 opposition parties when he runs for re-election next year.

Kenyans brace for El Niño rains as flood survivors fear a repeat of 2024 devastation
The warning comes as Nairobi continues to grapple with urban planning challenges, encroachment on wetlands and construction in flood-prone areas, factors that increase the city's vulnerability to flooding.

New witness due in former South African minister's corruption trial
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula faces 12 counts of corruption and one of money laundering, stemming from her time as defence minister.

Swiss hospital discharges Ebola patient after successful treatment
A Swiss woman who contracted the strain of Ebola linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been discharged from hospital in Geneva, health officials said on Thursday.

Iran showcases missiles as military targets US army radar in Bahrain
The Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that it had destroyed a US early-warning radar in the Gulf country, the first such claim in months.

Ukraine: Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv hospital, leave two dead in Odesa
Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine killed at least two person in Odesa and injured another at a hospital in Kyiv. Rescuers evacuated patients, including people using wheelchairs and crutches, as firefighters battled the flames.

South African town divided over plan to fence in baboons
Now, a plan to move around 60 animals into fenced enclosures has split the community. Some residents say enough is enough. Others say the baboons should remain free.

UN security council extends Central African Republic peacekeeping mission until 2027
The latest mandate extension underscores the Security Council's continued commitment to the country, while highlighting the importance of a carefully managed transition that ensures national institutions can sustain the gains made.

Outlook outage hits users in 74 countries as Microsoft seeks fix
Microsoft said on Thursday that efforts to repair a major outage of Outlook were not going as expected and the firm was seeking alternative solutions as users around the world were left without its crucial services.

Portugal: Humanoid robots take centre stage at Web Summit 2026
Dancing humanoid robots and robotic dogs stole the show at Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon. The technology conference has generated nearly €2.5 billion for Portugal's economy over the past decade, according to a study.

Peru: Pope Leo XIV leads youth prayer vigil at Lima's National Stadium
Thousands of young Catholics gathered at Peru's National Stadium in Lima on Thursday 12 November for a prayer vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, transforming the venue into a sea of lights, The stands lit up with thousands of mobile phone lights as the pontiff led an evening of songs, prayer and reflection.

Jensen Huang quits Nvidia as scandal rocks AI giant
Jensen Huang, the leather-jacketed architect of the artificial intelligence boom, resigned as chief executive of Nvidia on Thursday after revelations of two extramarital affairs, including one with a woman accused of spying for China.

COP31 activists urge leaders to act on climate crisis
Speaking at a news conference on the sidelines of the talks, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg warned that the world is heading towards more genocides, ecocides and the loss of basic rights.

UN food agency chief calls for end to Sudan war as famine crisis deepens
The UN says around 34 million people — nearly two-thirds of Sudan’s population — need humanitarian assistance. It has also warned that drone attacks by both sides have killed civilians, including children, and disrupted essential services.

US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol
Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following the November midterm elections.

Five candidates confirmed for Gambia's presidential election
The Gambia’s electoral commission has confirmed five candidates for next month’s presidential election. They include incumbent Adama Barrow who is running for a third term despite initially promising not to do so. It’s not clear whether more candidates are still to be named.

Cairo Film Festival opens as Middle East war weighs on cinema
The 47th Cairo International Film Festival got underway on Wednesday in the Egyptian capital. The event brings together filmmakers, actors and other prominent figures from around the world. This year’s festival is taking place under the shadow of the Middle East war.

Peter Obi supporters and journalists attacked at campaign event in Nigeria
Violence broke out in Lagos on Thursday as members of the opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress gathered for a town hall meeting. Participants were forced to flee as suspected protesters armed with sticks, machetes and axes tried to force themselves into the event.

Ghana announces first-ever hydrocarbon discovery in carbonate reserve
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday announced the country's first-ever hydrocarbon discovery in an offshore carbonate reserve. The well lies some 150 kilometers off Ghana's coast in water more than 2000 meters deep.

War in Ukraine: Putin Meets with envoys from the U.S. President
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned European leaders on Thursday against discussions between the United States and Russia

Gaza: Devastation inside Nasser Hospital after deadly Israeli strike
An Israeli airstrike hit Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, early on Thursday 12 November, killing six people, including a doctor, and injuring at least 27 others, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

South Africa's ANC backs Ramaphosa despite local election losses
Days after a drubbing at the ballot box, the leaders of South Africa's ruling African National Congress met to discuss the way forward. In last week's local elections, the party's vote share dropped by 15 points to just 31 percent.

UN weighs peacekeeping cuts in Central African Republic as mandate expires
The UN Security Council is set to decide on the renewal of MINUSCA’s mandate, which expires this weekend.

Russia: Soldier killed in car explosion in Saint Petersburg
A Russian serviceman was killed when his car exploded in Saint Petersburg on Thursday. Investigators have opened a murder inquiry, while local media report that another person was injured.