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Watch: What could the potential sanctions for Man City be?
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says the potential sanctions for Manchester City will be 'significant' after the sources told BBC Sport that the club has been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.

I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says
The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".

Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.

Some BBC channels and radio stations may well have to close, director general says
The BBC's financial situation "may well mean" some channels and stations close, Matt Brittin says.

Noah Woods left playground through gap in fence, inquest hears
Noah's mother tells parents to "hold their children a little tighter and cherish every moment".

Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashed
Daniel Thomas is accused of criminal damage after a video appeared to show him slashing at a dinghy.

NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records
There have been too many cases of staff abusing patient trust, and enough is enough, the head of the NHS in England says.

PM says bailed sex offender case must be reviewed
Victims of Zafer Dogan were living close to the 32-year-old who took thousands of pictures of children at a playground from his bedroom window.

Met should probe handling of 'Putney Pusher' case, police watchdog says
Nicholas Brandram's family say he took his own life due to the "pressure" of a police investigation.

Jeffrey Donaldson victim describes 'profound impact' of child sex abuse
The former DUP leader was found guilty of 18 counts of child sex abuse, including one of rape, in June.

Students strike across Germany in protest against military service
A law establishing voluntary military service came into effect in January, but protest organisers fear compulsory service could follow.

Man City and the 115 charges - key questions answered
It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the financial rule breaches levelled against the club. Here's what it means.

What to expect from Burnham's first Labour conference as PM
Andy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage.

Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out
Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.

Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training
Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing.

'Heartbreaking': The man set to lose his home due to the UK's £5bn theme park
Ritchie Wood is almost brought to tears at he looks at the empty homes once loved by his neighbours.

'We're all broke': Would you chase a friend for £5?
What's the smallest amount of money you would ask a friend to pay you back?

'I was living out my dream career in football – tumours mean I need to leave'
After years of dismissing health issues, Dan Robathan is now unable to return to the pitch.

Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals
His stake in DRJB Holdings has entitled him to almost half of its £85.5m in dividend payments.

British climber dies after falling 60m on Spanish mountainside
The identity of the 28-year-old man, who fell down a vertical gully to his death, is yet to be confirmed.

Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies
A gunman shot Jim Copenhaver twice while also killing another man and grazing Trump's ear with a bullet.

Discovery of 97 million files related to SAS inquiry 'regrettable', MoD says
It comes after the inquiry's chair called the disclosure - three years into the investigation - "troubling".

Jay-Z rape accuser says her allegation was false
A woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 now says she has never met the rap superstar.

Ed Sheeran's next US concerts cancelled due to storm warning
The star's concerts in Massachusetts on Friday and Saturday are cancelled after severe weather warnings.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller
A relationship between neighbours is changed forever by a tragic accident

Palmer misses too many opportunities to play for England
Thomas Tuchel has said that Cole Palmer "misses too many opportunities" to play for England after the Chelsea forward pulled out of the latest squad.

Russell takes pole in Baku as Antonelli hits wall
George Russell takes pole position for Mercedes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as his team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashes out.

Israel game should not go ahead - Republic of Ireland's Knight
Jason Knight has become the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly voice his opposition to playing Israel on Sunday.

Back and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes
Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.

FA Cup tie to be replayed after ref's error - will it set a precedent?
Mulbarton Wanderers are "deeply upset" after being told they must replay their FA Cup qualifying tie with Woodford Town because of a referee's error.

New-look squad, but how will Pocognoli's Scotland line-up?
Former Scotland forwards James McFadden and Pat Nevin try to guess who new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli will pick to start in Slovenia on Saturday.

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Ethiopia’s new rebel alliance faces an old problem
Former enemies have united against Abiy Ahmed, but disputes over territory, power and command could pull them apart.

More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees flee to Chad as UN calls for funding
UN refugee agency says 400 people a day, about 20 times the previous daily rate, now cross from Sudan into eastern Chad.

LIVE: Turkiye vs France – UEFA Nations League
Follow the updates, with build-up, predictions, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage.

What the Trump-Xi meeting revealed about global power
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington as world leaders gathered at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Trump hails ‘very productive’ talks with China’s Xi
Washington and Beijing to continue discussions on AI, technology transfer licensing after state visit by Chinese leader.

Lebanon PM calls for full Israeli withdrawal in UN address
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told the UN that his country will not be an ‘arena for the conflicts of others’.

Iraq calls for a ‘sovereign Palestinian state’ at UNGA
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi called for a sovereign state of Palestine at the 81st session of the UNGA.

China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai sprinter wins track 100m
China's Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, became the first swimmer to win seven golds at a single Asian Games.

Man City found guilty on almost all 115 Premier League charges: Report
City found guilty of ⁠all ​but one of ⁠the 115 ​alleged breaches of the league's financial ​rules, The Athletic reports.

Yemen fighting displaces 71,000 children, worsens malnutrition: UNICEF
More than a quarter of the nearly 2,900 children screened by UNICEF in recent weeks were acutely malnourished.

Why is Canada’s PM Carney not ruling out a possible war with the US
Trump’s annexation threats have prompted Carney to examine even remote risks to Canada’s sovereignty.

The Trump-Xi summit exposes a US disadvantage in the Global South
Washington asks for alignment while Beijing offers strategic flexibility without military entanglement.

Jannik Sinner withdraws from China Open as recovery from injury continues
The 25-year-old Italian has not played since capturing his fifth ​major title at Wimbledon in July due to a knee injury.

India’s ‘cockroach’ movement demands election chief’s resignation
Youth group threatens return to mass protests, sets deadline for Gyanesh Kumar to quit over reports of meddling.

Israeli official takes notes after UN walkout against Netanyahu
An Israeli official was filmed taking notes after UN delegates staged a walk out during a speech by Netanyahu.

Fighting in northern Ethiopia spurs fears of blackout and blockade
Tigray was cut off from the world during the 2020-2022 civil war, which killed around 600,000 people.

US seeking to revive Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks
Amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, latest Russian attacks kill at least five people in Ukraine's capital Kyiv.

Fighting erupts between Tigray’s rebel alliance and Ethiopia’s military
Fighting has intensified between Ethiopia’s military and a new rebel alliance in Tigray.

Protests in UK after arrest of far-right activist Daniel Thomas
Protesters gathered outside a police station in southern England after far-right activist Daniel Thomas.

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Ceuta as thousands remain stranded
People face harsh conditions, overcrowding, limited aid, and alleged abuse while awaiting decisions on their future.

Pakistan, Turkiye edge closer towards joining Saudi war against Houthis
Pakistani and Turkish military chiefs head to Riyadh for urgent talks, but both countries remain cautious on involvement

UN General Assembly live: Leaders from Lebanon, Iraq, Pakistan to speak
The US-Israel war on Iran continues to take centre stage as the UNGA enters its fourth day.

What’s in Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
Tehran’s offer comes as high fuel prices put pressure on Trump ahead of the US midterm elections.

Rising malnutrition in Nigeria as US war on Iran raises food costs
The war on Iran is raising the cost of living in Nigeria.

Premier League and La Liga lead FIFA reform calls after ‘exploitative’ plan
Europe's top leagues, from England, Spain, Italy and Germany, add pressure on Gianni Infantino after World Cup plan.

Global Times

Xi calls for translating new vision of China-US relationship into action
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for translating the new vision of a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability into action ...

Xi, Peng Liyuan visit US National Archives with Trump and his wife
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited on Friday the US National Archives, accompanied by US President ...

Chinese, US enterprises forge ahead in competition
Recently, KFSN, an ABC affiliate, aired a news report: the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center at UCSF Fresno has received ...

Exclusive: China Coast Guard thwarts Philippine illegal resupply attempt around Ren'ai Jiao: source
China on Friday urged the Philippines to immediately stop provocations and troublemaking after the Philippines on Thursday, disregarding China's warnings, ...

China and the US should be partners, not rivals: Global Times editorial

BRICS is about more choices, not choosing a new side against the West
Maya Majueran

Seizing the opportunity of the head-of-state meeting to advance China-US consensus on deepening constructive strategic stability
Lin Zhongxuan

Chinese scientists develop modified-clay technology, helping countries tackle harmful algal blooms
Have you ever seen a red ocean? China's "HAB extinguisher" is helping to mitigate tackle harmful algal blooms (HABs). Through years of research and refinement, the technology has continued to expand its global circle of partners, with a 15-nation initiative pushing cooperation on marine disaster response.

Pinglu Canal and a 6,000-kilometer tourism road network reshape Nanning's landscape, strengthen links with ASEAN
China's Shenzhou-23 astronauts send Mid-Autumn Festival greetings from space

China's Shenzhou-23 astronauts send Mid-Autumn Festival greetings from space
Pinglu Canal and a 6,000-kilometer tourism road network reshape Nanning's landscape, strengthen links with ASEAN

Chinese C909 aircraft-based hospital provides free medical care in Kyrgyzstan
A ceremony was held here in the capital of Kyrgyzstan on Thursday to mark the "C909 Airplane Hospital" charity project. Culture week opens in Ulan Bator to promote China-Mongolia exchanges A week-long series of cultural events promoting north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has opened in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia, on Wednesday. Robot-assisted knee replacement procedure performed at hospital in Tianjin Robot-assisted knee replacement procedure performed at hospital in Tianjin

Culture week opens in Ulan Bator to promote China-Mongolia exchanges
Chinese C909 aircraft-based hospital provides free medical care in Kyrgyzstan A ceremony was held here in the capital of Kyrgyzstan on Thursday to mark the "C909 Airplane Hospital" charity project. A week-long series of cultural events promoting north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has opened in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia, on Wednesday. Robot-assisted knee replacement procedure performed at hospital in Tianjin Robot-assisted knee replacement procedure performed at hospital in Tianjin

Robot-assisted knee replacement procedure performed at hospital in Tianjin
Chinese C909 aircraft-based hospital provides free medical care in Kyrgyzstan A ceremony was held here in the capital of Kyrgyzstan on Thursday to mark the "C909 Airplane Hospital" charity project. Culture week opens in Ulan Bator to promote China-Mongolia exchanges A week-long series of cultural events promoting north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has opened in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia, on Wednesday. Robot-assisted knee replacement procedure performed at hospital in Tianjin

China's new offshore wind power project using ultra-large wind turbines goes into operation
China, US hold first dialogue on AI, to maintain close communication under economic, trade consultation mechanism: MOFCOM

China, US hold first dialogue on AI, to maintain close communication under economic, trade consultation mechanism: MOFCOM
China's new offshore wind power project using ultra-large wind turbines goes into operation

From barbecue to immersive theater, diverse consumption scenarios bring new vitality to China's consumer market
At a barbecue restaurant in Badaju Market in Zibo, east China's Shandong Province, the dining experience now extends beyond sizzling skewers and local delicacies to performances that introduce visitors to the city's history and culture.

Training China's workforce for jobs that barely existed a few years ago
A full-size metro carriage has been moved into the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, the venue for the 48th WorldSkills Competition -- not for display, but for hands-on ... China's Tianjin explores new approaches to high-level opening-up This aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of Tianjin Port in Tianjin, north China. Tianjin is an important land-sea hub for Belt and Road cooperation. ... Baoshan City in China's Yunnan develops wellness tourism around hot spring resources Baoshan City in China's Yunnan develops wellness tourism around hot spring resources

China's Tianjin explores new approaches to high-level opening-up
Training China's workforce for jobs that barely existed a few years ago A full-size metro carriage has been moved into the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, the venue for the 48th WorldSkills Competition -- not for display, but for hands-on ... This aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of Tianjin Port in Tianjin, north China. Tianjin is an important land-sea hub for Belt and Road cooperation. ... Baoshan City in China's Yunnan develops wellness tourism around hot spring resources Baoshan City in China's Yunnan develops wellness tourism around hot spring resources

Baoshan City in China's Yunnan develops wellness tourism around hot spring resources
Training China's workforce for jobs that barely existed a few years ago A full-size metro carriage has been moved into the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, the venue for the 48th WorldSkills Competition -- not for display, but for hands-on ... China's Tianjin explores new approaches to high-level opening-up This aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of Tianjin Port in Tianjin, north China. Tianjin is an important land-sea hub for Belt and Road cooperation. ... Baoshan City in China's Yunnan develops wellness tourism around hot spring resources

Lantern parade held to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hongcun, China's Anhui
This photo taken on Sept. 24, 2026 shows performers parading with rabbit-shaped lanterns in Hongcun Village, Yixian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. A lantern parade was held ... Olympic champion trio leads China to men's 50m rifle 3P team gold Three shooting gold medals were decided at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday, with Olympic champions Zhang Changhong, Liu Yukun and Sheng Lihao leading China to the men's 50m rifle ... China sweep 3 golds in canoe sprint on Mid-Autumn Festival Chinese canoeists bagged three canoe sprint gold medals in as many events as they contested, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Olympic champion trio leads China to men's 50m rifle 3P team gold
Lantern parade held to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hongcun, China's Anhui This photo taken on Sept. 24, 2026 shows performers parading with rabbit-shaped lanterns in Hongcun Village, Yixian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. A lantern parade was held ... Three shooting gold medals were decided at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday, with Olympic champions Zhang Changhong, Liu Yukun and Sheng Lihao leading China to the men's 50m rifle ... China sweep 3 golds in canoe sprint on Mid-Autumn Festival Chinese canoeists bagged three canoe sprint gold medals in as many events as they contested, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

China sweep 3 golds in canoe sprint on Mid-Autumn Festival
Lantern parade held to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hongcun, China's Anhui This photo taken on Sept. 24, 2026 shows performers parading with rabbit-shaped lanterns in Hongcun Village, Yixian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. A lantern parade was held ... Olympic champion trio leads China to men's 50m rifle 3P team gold Three shooting gold medals were decided at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday, with Olympic champions Zhang Changhong, Liu Yukun and Sheng Lihao leading China to the men's 50m rifle ... Chinese canoeists bagged three canoe sprint gold medals in as many events as they contested, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Young Chinese teen stars make waves with golds, records and breakthroughs at Asian Games
At an Asian Games in which established champions remain central to China's medal campaign, a younger generation of Chinese athletes is increasingly making itself impossible to overlook.

Exclusive: I still have 'strength' to chase ninth Olympics, Uzbekistan gymnastics legend Chusovitina tells GT
Mid-Autumn Festival cultural gala held in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Mid-Autumn Festival cultural gala held in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Exclusive: I still have 'strength' to chase ninth Olympics, Uzbekistan gymnastics legend Chusovitina tells GT

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"Проект" выяснил, что у Путина есть ещё одна внучка – Эльза Тихонова
Она родилась в семье Катерины Тихоновой и балетмейстера Игоря Зеленского

Минюст внёс проект "Ходорковский Live" в реестр "иноагентов"
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Сеул упрекнул Киев в раскрытии информации о передаче пленных КНДР
Украина заявила, что не обещала скрывать передачу пленных

При ударе РФ по бизнес-центру в Киеве есть погибшие
Удар был нанесён по бизнес-центру

В Москве арестован политолог Александр Кынев
В России по уголовному делу арестован политолог Александр Кынев. Перовский районный суд Москвы 25 сентября отправил его в СИЗО. Внимание на это обратила "Медиазона". Кыневу вменяют незаконное производство, сбыт или пересылку наркотиков в крупном размере. Это тяжкая статья, которая предусматривает от 10 до 20 лет лишения свободы. Адвокат Михаил Бирюков подтвердил "Медиазоне", что Кынев был задержан. Ранее о задержании политолога, который ещё 2 дня назад в фейсбуке комментировал выборы в...

Против высланной из Франции Фёдоровой ввели европейские санкции
Её обвиняют в участии в информационной кампании Кремля

Зеленский: США предложили провести трёхстороннюю встречу в ОАЭ
Речь идёт пока о технической встрече

"Медуза": треть будущих депутатов так или иначе связана с войной
По словам главы ЦИК, непосредственно воевали 46 человек

РИА "Новости" опубликовало, а затем удалило колонку об "СВО" в Литве
В ней утверждалось, что РФ может нанести по стране ядерные удары

ЦИК огласил итоги выборов. У "ЕР" 349 мандатов, у всех остальных 101
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Обсуждалась и война в Украине

Мэрия Ижевска запретила митинг против фальсификаций на выборах под предлогом "аварийного памятника"
При этом власти не предложили другую площадку для проведения акции

МВД России объявило в розыск журналистку "7х7" Марину Скорикову
Её подозревают в "призывах к деятельности против безопасности"

Суд в Хорватии разрешил экстрадировать в Германию украинца Журавлёва
Его подозревают в подрые "Северных потоков"

Удары по Киеву и Одессе: повреждены жилые дома, есть погибшие
Атакован также почтовый терминал

Беспилотники атаковали НПЗ в Перми, заводы в Ульяновске и Воронеже
Есть погибший и пострадавшие

Сотруднице Навального Юлии Емельяновой грозит экстрадиция в РФ
Казахстан окончательно отказал ей в убежище

Умерла французская актриса, вдова Владимира Высоцкого Марина Влади
Ей было 88 лет

Лукашенко помиловал ещё 15 заключённых, включая политических
13 из них были осуждены по "экстремистским" статьям

Разведка Дании: Россия будет наращивать гибридные атаки на ЕС
Но прямое вторжение крайне маловероятно

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Trump-Xi summit: Pomp and pageantry, but few concrete breakthroughs
On AI, Trump and Xi signalled differing approaches, with Xi stressing that the technology should remain under human control.

Pix of the Day, 25 September, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 25 September, 2026 - Across the world

DRC amputee football tournament offers hope and a path to recovery
In Uvira, in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, football is also being used as a way to rebuild lives. From 23 to 25 September, amputee players from North Kivu, South Kivu and Tanganyika came together for the first national amputee football tournament.

Ukraine: Russian drone barrage on Kyiv kills teenage boy and wounds 20 residents
A 14-year-old boy was killed after a Russian drone tore into a 16-storey apartment block in Kyiv’s Pecherskyi district overnight on Friday 25 September 2026.

South Sudan: Kiir opens political dialogue ahead of December elections
Critics have questioned whether credible elections can be held in just three months, amid concerns over security, political space and the absence of a permanent constitution.

Analyst warns Ethiopia fighting could widen into regional conflict
Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia could spread beyond Tigray and destabilize the wider Horn of Africa, an International Crisis Group analyst warned

Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two
A powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday 25 September 2026, injuring at least two people. The cause remains under investigation, although a gas leak is suspected.

African-American artist’s work celebrated in travelling retrospective
Kerry James Marshall's arguably done more than any living artist to bring black figures into Western galleries

KoBold Metals uses AI to search for critical minerals in Congo
A US mining company is using artificial intelligence to search for critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

US rapper Macklemore announces “free Palestine” concerts
The announcement comes after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour, following his public pro-Palestinian comments on stage

Senegal lays first criminal charges over political unrest between 2021 and 2024
The charges stem from violent demonstrations between 2021 and 2024 during former President Macky Sall's tenure, which left dozens dead and injured.

Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages
Ethiopian forces battled overnight to repel an assault by Tigray rebels in the Afar region, a humanitarian source said Friday, with reports of an internet blackout in the north of the country

France welcomes Leo XIV at Orly Airport as bells sound nationwide
Pope Leo XIV begins historic four-day visit to France with focus on Europe’s future.

Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Dangote to build $660m petroleum pipeline
The 120km link, due to operational within 18 months, will connect Damerjog port in Djibouti to a distribution facility in Dewele, Ethiopia.

Mozambique faces rising drug use as trafficking routes fuel local addiction
Hospital admissions linked to drug use rose 38 percent last year to more than 32,280, according to government figures that experts say reflect only a fraction of the problem.

Morocco election: PAM tops vote as turnout falls and Islamist PJD rebounds
But with turnout falling to its lowest level in years, the new administration will also face the challenge of rebuilding political engagement and responding to voters' concerns over jobs, public services and living costs.

Austria: Yodelling tradition goes underground in Graz
Austria's yodellers are using a Graz underground car park for its rich acoustics, bringing an Alpine tradition to an unusual urban setting.

UN delegates walk out at Netanyahu defends Israeli military action
Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed genocide claims and defended Israel's operations in Gaza, Iran, and elsewhere in the Middle East.

DR Congo: Young doctor dies of Ebola as cases surge beyond epicentre
Victor Kingombe died at an Ebola treatment centre in Kisangani, three months after Tshopo province first reported cases.

Ethiopian president warns of 'interference' amid renewed Tigray fighting
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Taye Atske Selassie blamed 'external actors' for renewed conflict in the region.

Trade truce, Taiwan and Iran top Trump-Xi agenda in Washington
President Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington, praising what he called their “truly great friendship” as the two leaders opened talks focused on trade, Taiwan, Iran and artificial intelligence.

Pretoria hosts massive barbecue world record attempt
South Africans in Pretoria are hoping to have cooked up a new Guinness World Record. Hundreds gathered on Thursday to fire up their grills and attempt the largest simultaneous barbecue ever recorded.

Moroccan voters call for action after election results
Morocco’s ruling coalition has dominated parliamentary elections marked by low turnout and a stronger showing from the Islamist opposition. But beyond the results, voters are focusing on what comes next.

Nigeria busts another Mexican cartel-linked meth lab
It is Nigeria’s fourth major meth lab bust since May, with authorities saying all four operations were linked to Mexican nationals.

Nigeria and US sign deal to increase mining investment
Nigeria and the United States on Wednesday signed a framework agreement to "deepen American investment" in the West African's country mining sector. Nigeria says its mineral resources are worth $700 billion.

Climate warning: El Niño offers a glimpse of a deadlier, hotter future
This year's powerful El Nino and the record global heat it's driving, along with severe droughts, wildfires and shrinking water supplies, could lead to nearly half a million more deaths worldwide by the end of February, according to a research report released om Wednesday.

Fighting intensifies in northern Ethiopia as Tigray rebels declare full-blown war
Ethiopia’s army says its forces have killed 272 Tigrayan fighters and wounded 260 during a counter-offensive in Amhara. The press says the figures could not be independently verified.

Niger signs deal with Australian group to relaunch uranium project
Niger authorities said Wednesday they have signed a new agreement with the Madaouela Mining Company, which is 60% owned by the Australian Atomic Eagle group, to relaunch a uranium mining project in the north of the country.

Dangote’s Big Energy Expansion: From Nigerian Refinery to African Powerhouse {Business Africa}
Dangote is expanding its energy business across Africa, putting local capital and cross-border infrastructure at the centre of the continent’s refining future. South Sudan’s small businesses turn to solar as unreliable electricity grid leaves entrepreneurs facing blackouts, rising costs and lost in

Tangier’s annual art night brings the city’s creative spirit to life
The sixth edition of the event, titled “Being Here”, brought together artists at seven venues along Liberty Street, including the abandoned Liberty Hotel, built in the early twentieth century and closed since the 1940s.

Ceuta migrant crisis: 28 undocumented migrants found hidden in Spanish flats
In Ceuta, Spanish police discovered 28 undocumented migrants hiding in flats that did not meet adequate hygiene and habitability standards. Ceuta is facing a humanitarian crisis, weeks after more than 70,000 people reached the enclave from Morocco.

Madagascar’s Gen Z protesters mark one year since Rajoelina’s fall
A year after Madagascar’s Gen Z-led protests forced President Andry Rajoelina from power, activists say they feel betrayed by the country’s new military-backed government.

Conditions in Gaza remain dire ahead of Netanyahu's UN address
Nearly a year after a ceasefire promised to end the war in Gaza, conditions remain dire for two million Palestinians living in the Strip, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.

Ethiopia's federalism dilemma: Why regional power keeps fuelling conflict
Tigrayan authorities say they are responding to attacks by federal forces, while the federal government has described the Tigrayan military action as an offensive. Both sides have accused the other of triggering the latest escalation.

São Tomé and Príncipe gears up for elections as voters hope for change
With emigration surging, a major issue in the vote is how to stop young people, who see no future at home, from leaving the country.

Morocco’s PAM leads parliamentary election with turnout at two-decade low
The result will determine which party gets the first opportunity to form a government, with the prime minister appointed by King Mohammed VI from the party that wins the most seats.

Tigray tensions rise as regional forces seize Mekelle airport
The developments follow a series of reported drone strikes in Tigray. Regional authorities say at least 14 people were killed and 22 injured in a strike on the town of Alamata on Tuesday, with the mayor accusing federal forces of targeting schools.

Kenya's Ruto calls for permanent African representation on UN Security Council
In his address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, William Ruto lamented Africa's exclusion from permanent representation on the UN Security Council, despite accounting for more than a quarter of the assembly's membership.

Morocco's legistlative elections marked by record-low voter turnout
Provisional results published on Thursday show the centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party has taken 95 seats in the 395-seats in parliament.

Mixed reaction in Bangui to ICC conviction of former CAR militia commander
Ex-Seleka leader, Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, was found gulty on four counts of crimes against humanity, but acquitted of three.

Morocco’s opposition leader casts vote in parliamentary election
The leader of Morocco's opposition PPS (Party of Progress and Socialism) arrived at a polling station in Rabat on Wednesday to vote in the parliamentary election.

Ebola surveillance expands beyond DR Congo borders as IOM steps up efforts
As the Ebola outbreak in the DRC reaches unprecedented levels, disease surveillance is spreading beyond the country's borders. The International Organization for Migration tracks the epidemic along major travel routes, with the help of neighbouring governments.

Analyst flags uncertainty over South Sudan polls after government dismissal
Uncertainty lingers over South Sudan's ability to hold elections in December, with persisting insecurity and lack of political dialogue remaining potential obstacles.

Tanzanian opposition leader urges courageous verdict in treason trial
Chadema leader, Tundu Lissu, has pleaded not guilty saying the charges were politically motivated.

South Sudan's election commission urges peaceful electoral process
Its chairperson called on politicians and parties to convert their political ideas into 'ballot paper and not bullets'.

ICC convicts former CAR militia commander of crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday found rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani guilty of abusing and torturing prisoners while running a detention facility in the Central African Republic.

Ethiopia: Tigray forces seize airports as fighting spreads to Afar
Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia seized control of airports and battled federal troops in the neighbouring Afar region, multiple sources told AFP on Wednesday, as long-standing tensions spilled into open conflict.

Morocco votes in parliamentary election amid youth discontent
Moroccans are voting today in parliamentary elections dominated by concerns over the cost of living, jobs and inequality, with many voters also expressing deep distrust of political parties.

British-Sudanese author writes African history book aimed at children
The adult edition of Zeinab Badawi’s book "An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence" has sold more the 110,000 copies.

Pix of the Day, 23 September, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 23 September, 2026 - Across the world