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Nvidia's CEO was the rock star of AI before his dramatic unravelling
Within days, Huang's status as a seemingly untouchable figure leading the global AI race has crumbled.

Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient
The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last?

Teenage girl admits murder in row over boy
Kayla Smith, 18, pleads guilty to the murder of Chloe Watson Dransfield, who she stabbed to death.

'We've got to run': Inside ruined Ukraine power plant under constant drone threat
Dan Johnson visits one of the country's largest power stations, barely left standing after a ballistic missile strike by Russia.

Ukraine says military Starlink disrupted again as US envoys meet Putin in Moscow
Later on Thursday, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Dublin to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.

Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say
The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry says
Witnesses say a missile hit a building containing the surgical wards and intensive care units at Nasser hospital, the largest in southern Gaza.

Watch: 'Life-changing moment' boy turns on Tourette syndrome device to help stop tics
The wrist device, which has been developed by researchers in Nottingham, has been described as "life-changing".

'You're triggering me': How to understand your therapy-speak teen
Words most often heard in the therapist's chair have made their way into day-to-day conversation - here's a parents' guide to understanding it.

Who could replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia's permanent chief executive?
Chief financial officer Colette Kress will replace him temporarily, but several others are in the frame as potential successors.

Schools, libraries and parents face 'difficult decision' over David Walliams books
Some schools remove the children's author's books from their libraries after allegations against him.

Burnham's push for closer EU ties causes ripples in his party and others
Ahead of a week which will focus minds on the UK's relationship with the bloc, the prime minister's stance on Europe is causing MPs to think about their leaders' individual strategy.

The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games
Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?

Drugs running was like 'a paper round' for exploited son, mum says
More younger children are targeted by gangs as exploitation jumps by 85% in five years, BBC finds.

Before Scott Colom, these two men were the last black US senators in Mississippi
The Democratic candidate won in a southern state that had not seated a black senator since 1874.

Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Following a ceremony marking Veterans Day, a group that included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was shouted at to be quiet.

Two men found guilty of spying for Iran over plan to target UK-based journalists
The men were convicted of engaging in conduct likely to assist an Iranian intelligence service.

Activist Daniel Thomas admits criminal damage after slashing migrant dinghy in Channel
Activist Danny Tommo pleads guilty to criminal damage at Portsmouth Crown Court.

Russell Brand's social media accounts disabled by Meta
It comes after the 51-year-old disgraced entertainer was sentenced to 10-and-a-half-years in prison.

Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership' in COP31 speech
PM Andy Burnham was addressing delegates at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey.

King Charles appears on Elton John's radio show in secretly recorded birthday episode
The latest episode of Rocket Hour will air on the monarch's 78th birthday on Saturday.

Resident Evil Requiem sweeps Golden Joystick Awards
The latest instalment in the franchise, which is marking 30 years, bagged the top prize.

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The mammoth effort to entomb the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Film following the team racing to entomb the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

Palace sack Sage after 16 games with Frank in advanced talks
Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after 16 games in charge and the club bottom of the table.

The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games
Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?

McIlroy makes strong start in bid to equal Montgomerie's record
Rory McIlroy makes a strong start to his bid for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title with a three under opening round at the DP World Tour Championship.

Pollock starts alongside Ojomoh and Joseph in bold England side
Free-scoring back row Henry Pollock will make only his second start for England in Saturday's Nations Championship meeting with Japan.

England legend Anderson, 44, joins Surrey
Legendary England bowler James Anderson extends his record-breaking career beyond his 45th birthday by signing for Surrey.

Robertson set to make history but his hero Dalglish will always be King
Ties bind Scotland captain Andy Robertson and the man whose caps record he's about to equal, Kenny Dalglish, in more ways than one, writes Tom English.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned amid reports of a second affair with an executive.

Migrant caravan sets out from southern Mexico bound for US after midterms
Many migrants stranded in southern Mexico say the Democrats' win in Congress has given them new hope of entering the US.

‘No war, no peace’: Can Iran break the deadlock with the US?
Sustainable stalemate or slow-motion strangulation? The current 'equilibrium' is inherently unstable, experts say.

‘Horrific crime’: Gaza doctor killed as Israel expands war on healthcare
Israel's military campaign and mass detentions collapse Palestinian healthcare in Gaza and the West Bank.

Police say at least five people shot at busy thoroughfare in Washington, DC
Authorities have issued a shelter in place near the scene of attack in US capital.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang steps down amid spy scandal and market loss
Nvidia loses over $600bn in market value as CEO Jensen Huang steps down amid espionage and affair allegations.

Family of killed teen Javits Frimpong calls for justice
The family of slain Ghanaian teen Javits Frimpong have reiterated demands for justice after police arrested a suspect.

More than 1,800 Italian schools targeted by new hoax bomb alerts
The latest warnings come amid rising concerns ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠in Europe about hybrid warfare threats.

FIFA Under-17 World Cup to kick off in Qatar despite US withdrawal
FIFA says its 'security assessments' for the 48-team tournament remain unchanged after US Soccer pulled out.

Canada won’t let Russian players enter for ice hockey junior championship
Russian, Belarusian athletes and officials will be prevented from entering Canada regardless of their visa status.

Greta Thunberg: The planet is being killed
Climate activist Greta Thunberg delivers a stark warning at COP31.

Europe views US with ‘much less horror’ after Trump’s midterms defeat
But experts say Washington’s shift away from Europe runs deeper than Trump and is unlikely to be reversed.

‘Greater Israel’: How Christian Zionism infiltrated US policy
Israel, the US, Christian Zionism and the search for Armageddon.

Missing teenager found in bushland during aerial search in Australia
A 17-year-old teenager has been found in dense bushland during an aerial search after being missing for six days.

England vs Croatia: UEFA Nations League – preview, team news, predictions
Harry Kane set to become England’s most capped player while Jude Bellingham could be joined by younger brother, Jobe.

Pakistan releases two sisters of ex-PM Imran Khan from jail
Uzma and Noreen released from a Lahore jail but Aleema Khan still detained nearly two months after their arrest.

Xi Jinping says Taiwan’s ‘complete reunification’ with China will happen
Chinese president says the tide of history 'cannot be stopped' as Taiwan rejects 'one country, two systems'.

Nvidia board weighs Jensen Huang’s future: Can it remove its founder?
CEO of chip maker is under scrutiny after reports of affairs, including a relationship with an alleged Chinese spy.

Who is Scott Colom, Mississippi’s first Black senator in 150 years?
Mississippi is home to a large Black American population but no Black person has held a Senate seat since the 1800s.

Robot tells Al Jazeera AI is ‘too useful to disappear’
Al Jazeera’s Rosie Birchard asks a humanoid robot about AI's future at the Web Summit in Lisbon.

China says US ‘fabricating’ Nvidia spy claims to justify tech ‘blockade’
Nvidia CEO is under investigation for an affair with a woman whom US intelligence believes to be a Chinese spy.

Manchester United sack Michael Carrick as manager
Carrick exits after United drop to 18th in Premier League table; he led them to three wins across all competitions.

From the UK to the Gulf, are US overseas bases becoming liabilities?
For decades, these bases allowed the US to wage faraway wars. Now, Iran has changed that calculation.

US envoys meet Putin in Moscow to discuss Russia-Ukraine war
The meeting with Kushner and Witkoff comes after two days of trilateral talks in the UAE yielded no breakthrough.

India bypasses own rules to buy Israeli phone-hacking tech
India's expansive surveillance capabilities extend beyond cloning phones to accessing cloud-based data of tech giants.

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Xi calls for carrying forward Sun Yat-sen's legacy in national rejuvenation drive
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for carrying forward the legacy of Sun Yat-sen, one of the nation's revered ...

China urges G7 to 'put its own house in order' as G7 foreign ministers hype Taiwan question in statement
G7 foreign ministers, in a joint declaration issued late on Wednesday, once again hyped up China's activities in the waters ...

NASA renews Mars sample-return push as US media cites China pressure; experts warn rivalry narrative could backfire
As NASA renews its push to bring Martian samples back to Earth, US media has cited progress in China's Tianwen-3 ...

Hong Kong bill to tighten teacher registration rules and prevent people convicted of national security offences from teaching
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said on Thursday that it would gazette the Education (Amendment) Bill 2026 ...

PLA's 'silent drills' around Taiwan region? There is little to speculate about: Global Times editorial

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China's Mazu early weather warning box makes global debut
China's Mazu all-in-one box, an intelligent meteorological early warning solution, was officially launched globally at the COP31 High-Level Forum on South-South Cooperation on Climate Change in Antalya, Turkey, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) said in a WeChat post on Thursday.

China launches new satellite into space
China updates standards for key robot component amid rising demand

China updates standards for key robot component amid rising demand
China launches new satellite into space

Accepting Tokyo Trials' verdicts, a prerequisite for Japan's return to the international community after World War II: Chinese FM spokesperson
When asked to comment on the 78th anniversary of the verdict delivered by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, or the Tokyo Trials, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao ... Media center for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week opens in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong Media center for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week opens in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong China issues revised rules on human genetic resources management to strengthen biosecurity China's National Health Commission (NHC) on Wednesday published an updated version of the detailed implementation rules for the management of human genetic resources, tightening safeguards for national biosecurity and the ...

Media center for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week opens in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong
Accepting Tokyo Trials' verdicts, a prerequisite for Japan's return to the international community after World War II: Chinese FM spokesperson When asked to comment on the 78th anniversary of the verdict delivered by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, or the Tokyo Trials, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao ... Media center for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week opens in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong China issues revised rules on human genetic resources management to strengthen biosecurity China's National Health Commission (NHC) on Wednesday published an updated version of the detailed implementation rules for the management of human genetic resources, tightening safeguards for national biosecurity and the ...

China issues revised rules on human genetic resources management to strengthen biosecurity
Accepting Tokyo Trials' verdicts, a prerequisite for Japan's return to the international community after World War II: Chinese FM spokesperson When asked to comment on the 78th anniversary of the verdict delivered by the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, or the Tokyo Trials, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao ... Media center for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week opens in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong Media center for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week opens in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong China's National Health Commission (NHC) on Wednesday published an updated version of the detailed implementation rules for the management of human genetic resources, tightening safeguards for national biosecurity and the ...

Tokens join China's Double 11 for first time as real-world AI applications drive demand for computing power
China's offshore trust income tax transition ends smoothly, with over 160 billion yuan declared

China's offshore trust income tax transition ends smoothly, with over 160 billion yuan declared
Tokens join China's Double 11 for first time as real-world AI applications drive demand for computing power

Belt and Road links deepen as freight trains run loaded both ways
China-Europe freight trains, a flagship project and signature brand of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), are now carrying full loads in both directions, with return trips slightly outnumbering outbound journeys, officials said here Wednesday.

Operator of Dove Chocolate's Kuaishou store fined $120,000 in China for publishing controversial video advertisement
Shanghai Zongzheng Food Co Ltd, the operator of Dove Chocolate store on Chinese short video platform Kuaishou was fined 800,000 yuan ($119,965) over controversial video advertisement in August, the Shanghai ... Chinese-backed Simandou iron ore project in Guinea makes major progress China Baowu Steel Group announced on Thursday that the north section of the Simandou iron ore and infrastructure project in Guinea, a world-class hematite deposit, has been completed and ... China opposes US overstretching national security concept, unjustified suppression of Chinese institutions: FM spokesperson on reported H200 chip purchases China's position on the issue of US chips exported to China is consistent. We firmly oppose the US side's overstretching of the concept of national security, setting up discriminatory lists ...

Chinese-backed Simandou iron ore project in Guinea makes major progress
Operator of Dove Chocolate's Kuaishou store fined $120,000 in China for publishing controversial video advertisement Shanghai Zongzheng Food Co Ltd, the operator of Dove Chocolate store on Chinese short video platform Kuaishou was fined 800,000 yuan ($119,965) over controversial video advertisement in August, the Shanghai ... China Baowu Steel Group announced on Thursday that the north section of the Simandou iron ore and infrastructure project in Guinea, a world-class hematite deposit, has been completed and ... China opposes US overstretching national security concept, unjustified suppression of Chinese institutions: FM spokesperson on reported H200 chip purchases China's position on the issue of US chips exported to China is consistent. We firmly oppose the US side's overstretching of the concept of national security, setting up discriminatory lists ...

China opposes US overstretching national security concept, unjustified suppression of Chinese institutions: FM spokesperson on reported H200 chip purchases
Operator of Dove Chocolate's Kuaishou store fined $120,000 in China for publishing controversial video advertisement Shanghai Zongzheng Food Co Ltd, the operator of Dove Chocolate store on Chinese short video platform Kuaishou was fined 800,000 yuan ($119,965) over controversial video advertisement in August, the Shanghai ... Chinese-backed Simandou iron ore project in Guinea makes major progress China Baowu Steel Group announced on Thursday that the north section of the Simandou iron ore and infrastructure project in Guinea, a world-class hematite deposit, has been completed and ... China's position on the issue of US chips exported to China is consistent. We firmly oppose the US side's overstretching of the concept of national security, setting up discriminatory lists ...

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 ... Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park reopens after renovations The Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park recently reopened to the public after renovations, featuring several internationally themed gardens. The upgrades come as Shenzhen prepares to host the Asia-Pacific ...

American's decades-long bond with Chinese hometown leaves legacy of kindness
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 ... Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park reopens after renovations The Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park recently reopened to the public after renovations, featuring several internationally themed gardens. The upgrades come as Shenzhen prepares to host the Asia-Pacific ...

Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park reopens after renovations
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 ... The Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park recently reopened to the public after renovations, featuring several internationally themed gardens. The upgrades come as Shenzhen prepares to host the Asia-Pacific ...

Micro-dramas turn overseas viewers into on-screen stars as Chinese culture crosses borders
The Chinese pinyin term "Duanju," referring to micro-dramas, has made its way onto Wikipedia, where the English entry has seen a rise in page views. The growing visibility of the term reflects the expanding international reach of Chinese micro-dramas, which are attracting audiences beyond China's borders.

Three Chinese sites added to global geological heritage list, bringing total to 13
2,000-year-old palace site discovered along ancient road in Shaanxi

2,000-year-old palace site discovered along ancient road in Shaanxi
Three Chinese sites added to global geological heritage list, bringing total to 13

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Под новые британские санкции против России попала "Славнефть"
Под ограничениями оказались и другие энергокомпании

Глава корпорации Nvidia Хуанг ушёл в отставку
Этому предшествовал скандал вокруг супружеской измены

Камчатский активист Петров заявил об избиении в иркутском СИЗО
Ему сломали рёбра и лишили его медикаментов

В Казахстане задержали глав железной дороги и фонда благосостояния
По обвинению в коррупции

Bloomberg: в Украине погибли не менее 11 тысяч уроженцев других стран
Воевавших на стороне России

Члена КПРФ осудили на 9 лет за перевод знакомому
Который, как утверждается, "симпатизировал запрещенным украинским организациям"

Зеленский снова жалуется на замедление работы системы Starshield
Украина выясняет у США, в чем дело

Журналиста "Дождя" Фишмана в РФ заочно приговорили к двум годам
По делу об участии в "нежелательной организации"

Гражданина Германии оштрафовали в РФ на 300 тысяч за три доната ФБК
Это сооснователь фитнес‑залов Trifit в России

Израиль нанёс удар по больнице в Газе, целью был командир ХАМАС
Сообщается о гибели 6 человек

Украинское движение "Жёлтая лента" признано в РФ экстремистским
Речь идёт о ненасильственном протесте против оккупации

Российские удары по Украине: горел дом в Киеве, Костополь без света
Удары наносились в том числе баллистическими ракетами

В Петербурге в результате взрыва погиб российский военный
Взрывное устройство привели в действие дистанционно

Уиткофф и Кушнер ведут в Москве переговоры с Путиным
Они обсудят итоги встречи в Абу-Даби

Экс-министр экономики Сербии задержан по подозрению в коррупции
По мнению прокуратуры, он отмывал деньги через пожертвования спортивным клубам

Российский суд приговорил 18-летнего мариупольца к 8,5 годам за госизмену
По версии следствия, он сотрудничал с СБУ

МИД РФ объявил персонами нон грата 4 французских депутатов и журналистов
В ответ на высылку из Франции экс-главы французского бюро RT Ксении Фёдоровой

В Испании – всеобщая забастовка и массовые протесты
Испанцы недовольны ростом цен на жильё и выселением неплательщиков

Около 300 школ в Италии эвакуированы из-за угрозы взрывов
Угрозы аналогичны тем, что ранее получали аэропорты

Публицисту Грозовскому дали два года заочно за интервью Радио Свобода
Бориса Грозовского уже штрафовали за сотрудничество с Радио Свобода

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Slovenia: Red Bull human catapult sets two Guinness World Records
Two BASE jumpers made history in Trbovlje, Slovenia, after being launched into the sky from a 360-metre industrial chimney using what organisers describe as the world's largest human catapult.

Pin trading craze brings athletes together at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
At the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, small pins have become prized keepsakes, traded by athletes, volunteers and collectors across the train, press centre, Olympic Village and stadium.

Teenager arrested over killing of Ghanaian boy in New York
A teenager was arrested Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant on his way to school, New York City police said as the victim’s family, Ghana’s government and civil rights advocates pressed for justice.

Africa: Investment projects rise amid lower FDI [Business Africa]
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Africa reached approximately $70 billion in 2025, down from $94 billion in 2024, marking a decline of nearly 26%.

South Sudan and UN failed to heed massacre warnings-Amnesty International
South Sudan and UN peacekeepers are being accused of failing to act on warnings of a massacre that killed more than 200 people in March.

Women and children bear the brunt of Ethiopia border violence
Ethiopians fleeing conflict in their home country have found shelter in the Kenyan border town of Moyale.

Peru: Pope Leo XIV returns to his adopted homeland on historic visit
Pope Leo XIV received a rapturous welcome in Peru, on 11 November, where he spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop. Greeted by President Keiko Fujimori, he described his return as a homecoming.

US: Survivor pulled alive from rubble after deadly Brooklyn collapse
At least two people have died and 17 others were injured after a three-storey building partially collapsed in Brooklyn, shortly after 4 pm on Wednesday, 11 November. Rescuers pulled four survivors from the rubble as firefighters continued searching for people feared trapped beneath the wreckage.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 11,000 cases as conflict hampers response
The Democratic Republic of Congo's worst-ever outbreak of Ebola has now reached more than 11,000 confirmed cases, official Congolese figures showed on Wednesday, as armed conflict hampers the response.

DRC opposition vows to resist constitutional changes under Tshisekedi
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition has condemned a new law enacted by President Félix Tshisekedi, accusing him of paving the way for a third term in office.

Spain: Clashes erupt in Barcelona after peaceful general strike march
Burning barricades and clashes with riot police erupted in Barcelona after a peaceful march against soaring housing costs. Police used projectiles to disperse masked protesters as violence spread through the city centre.

Spain: 120,000 brave rain to demand affordable housing and better wages
Around 120,000 demonstrators marched through central Madrid on Wednesday 11 November, according to authorities, as Spain's first nationwide general strike since 2012 brought crowds onto the streets to protest against soaring housing costs and mounting pressure on household budgets.

Uganda’s ruling party rejects Museveni’s reported plan to position son as successor
A succession battle is emerging within Uganda’s ruling party, after senior officials rejected President Yoweri Museveni’s reported plan to position his son as his successor.

Egypt postpones retrial of prominent journalist Lina Attalah amid growing press freedom concerns
An Egyptian court has postponed the retrial of prominent journalist Lina Attalah until November 18, as her defence seeks to have the presiding judge removed.

World leaders face pressure to act at COP31 as climate warnings intensify
World leaders are gathering in Turkey for COP31, as pressure mounts for urgent action on climate change.

United States warns Madagascar over growing security ties with Russia
The deputy head of US Africa Command said similar partnerships with military-led governments in Africa have failed to improve security.

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators report some progress in peace talks
They agreed to an exchange of prisoners of war, but there was no major breakthrough on ending the conflict that began with Moscow’s invasion in 2022.

Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, begins 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free
Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient, triggering a crucial 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free.

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 set for November kick-off
The countdown to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 is underway, with teams arriving in Doha ahead of the tournament.

US cautions Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia
The United States has raised concerns over Madagascar's growing military cooperation with Russia, warning that similar partnerships in West Africa have failed to curb militant violence.

Algeria sentences writer Kamel Daoud to five years over novel
An Algerian court has sentenced award-winning writer Kamel Daoud and his wife to five years in prison, in absentia, over allegations of breaching medical confidentiality and invading privacy.

DR Congo: Tshisekedi signs new referendum law amid third-term fears
President Félix Tshisekedi has signed into law a measure easing the rules for holding constitutional referendums, sparking fears he could seek to extend his grip on power.

Salvadoran troops target headquarters of powerful gang in Haiti
El Salvador deployed troops to Haiti in October after four of its nationals working on a UN-backed mission were attacked in gang-controlled territory.

Ethiopia's coffee exports fetch more than $870 million
Ethiopia's total coffee export earnings surged 15 percent year-on-year to over $870 million during the first quarter of the current fiscal year

Ghana’s waste crisis: Cleanup targets toxic waste and 20,000 jobs
At Agbogbloshie, a district on the Korle Lagoon delta, thousands of tonnes of refuse have accumulated over decades, overwhelming the fragile wetlands overlooking a slum of around 80,000 residents, many of them migrants and traders.

South African Olympic swimmer switches allegiance to the Netherlands
Tatjana Smith said 'financial and practical challenges' made it difficult to sustain her swimming career in South Africa.

Israel swears in new parliament as Netanyahu remains caretaker PM
Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in

South Sudan vote: UN warns political transition must hold beyond polling day
South Sudan is just six weeks away from its first national vote since independence, but the United Nations is warning that the real test will come after polling day.

COP31 activists demand better climate finance for Africa
At COP31 in Antalya, climate activists are pressing world leaders to put climate justice and financing for Africa at the centre of the talks.

Gold miners expelled by Guinea start leaving assembly site in Mali
On November 7, Bamako announced that it had taken in around 160,000 people expelled from Guinea since the start of operations against illegal mining

UN seeks $2 million for Nigerians fleeing insecurity
The UN's refugee agency (UNHCR) said in a statement that more than 66,000 had fled across the borders by mid-October, three times the number in the same period last year

Spain: 69 candles lit at Toledo Cathedral for train crash victims
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attended a state funeral at Toledo Cathedral on Tuesday 10 November for the 69 people killed in a devastating high-speed train collision near Urda on 28 October.

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass before 650,000 in Córdoba
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass before an estimated 650,000 people in Córdoba, Argentina. The pontiff greeted crowds from his popemobile before urging worshippers to open their hearts and embrace their faith.

Lewis Hamilton visits Egypt’s Rafah border to highlight humanitarian efforts for war-torn Gaza
Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton has visited Egypt's Rafah border crossing, drawing attention to humanitarian efforts supporting war-torn Gaza.

Cameroonians call for political renewal and change ahead of February 2027 elections.
Anticipation is building in Cameroon after President Paul Biya called legislative and municipal elections for February 7, 2027.

Gambia opposition leader Ousainou Darboe enters presidential race
The race for Gambia's presidency is heating up, as opposition leader Ousainou Darboe officially files his candidacy for the December 5 election.

Belgium: Prince Harry and Meghan visit EU Parliament for child safety event
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visited the European Parliament in Brussels, on Tuesday 10 November, to discuss the dangers children face online. The couple met families affected by online abuse before Harry addressed the gathering.

DRC: FRN intensifies offensive, putting FARDC under pressure on multiple fronts
Security is once again deteriorating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In South Kivu, clashes between Congolese forces, backed by Wazalendo militia, and FRN fighters, formerly known as AFC/M23, are intensifying across several front lines.

Lyon exhibition celebrates Mali’s Sogo bò heritage
In Mali, animals dance, sing and tell stories through Sogo bò, a traditional performance combining masks, puppets, music and dance.

Inside the Japanese programme using school committees and remedial classes to improve learning in Madagascar
A programme developed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is tackling low literacy and school dropout in Madagascar by giving parents and communities a direct say in how schools are run.

Rwandan genocide suspect deported from the United States
A Rwandan man convicted of lying about his role in the 1994 genocide has been deported from the United States to Rwanda.

Mauritanian anti-slavery activist Biram Dah Abeid resigns from parliament
Prominent Mauritanian human rights activist and anti-slavery advocate Biram Dah Abeid announced his resignation from parliament Monday citing "widespread corruption" in the west African country, where he is an opposition lawmaker.

Lagos' Lekki Conservation Centre under threat from urban expansion
Established by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation in 1990, the 78-hectare reserve remains an important site for biodiversity conservation, environmental education and ecotourism in Lagos.

Russia, Ukraine and US resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi amid fresh attacks
Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, as Washington renews its push to end the war that followed Moscow's all-out invasion nearly five years ago

Senegalese families mourn sons lost in deadly migrant boat disaster
Grieving families in northeastern Senegal are struggling to come to terms with the loss of loved ones after a migrant boat capsized off the country's coast, killing dozens of people in one of the deadliest such tragedies in recent years.

Bodies recovered from migrant boat sailing near Greece
Greek authorities recovered 13 bodies from a boat carrying migrants found sailing south of Greece's island of Crete early Monday

DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for fleeing rebel fighting
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 66 soldiers to death for offences including desertion, mutiny and disobeying orders during fighting with rebels in the country's east, according to local media.

Up to 50,000 Ethiopians flee to Kenya as clashes escalate
Ongoing clashes on the Ethiopian side have forced thousands of people to cross into Kenya seeking safety since 22 October. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is closely monitoring the situation on the Kenya–Ethiopia border in Moyale.

Senegal: Footage reveals wreckage of deadly migrant boat in which 39 people died
At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat sank off Senegal's Atlantic coast. Footage shows the shattered vessel washed ashore as rescuers continue searching for victims.

Cameroon president sets date for twice-delayed elections
Cameroonian President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, announced on Monday that legislative and local elections will be held on February 7 -- the first ballots since the veteran leader was reelected in contested polls last year