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Summer 2026 on course to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office
Only average conditions are needed for the remainder of August to break the record, which was set just last year.

Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted
The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.

Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.

Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?
US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.

Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer
Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".

Wealthy areas must play their part in housing asylum seekers, Burnham suggests
The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers.

Luigi Mangione murder trial to have anonymous jury and overflow seating
The judge overseeing the state murder trial has set out some rules for public access, but other questions remain about the high-profile case.

Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.

Criticism as thousands of seats empty at Europeans Athletics Championships
Nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Monday.

Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.

Three ways to watch safely without glasses
With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.

What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world
For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.

Weather forecast - where will the best view be?
Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.

How can Andy Burnham stop PC Harper's killers being released early?
None of the solutions proposed are quick or easy and some carry political risk, writes UK correspondent Daniel Sandford.

The map showing world's division over Infantino
BBC Sport uses visuals to explore the support and opposition to Gianni Infantino's leadership of Fifa from its members.

Burnham faces unpopularity test over prisons dilemma
The early release conundrum has given the new PM his first taste of tricky political decision-making.

Gap between children's swimming skills revealed - search for your school
How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?

Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny'
The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.

How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.

BBC Weather's monthly outlook
Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks.

No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.

France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".

Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.

Man guilty of harassing MP Stella Creasy on Tube train
The man was "abusive and aggressive" towards the Walthamstow Labour MP on a Victoria line train.

Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.

Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories
The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real at a premiere.

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Did President Trump Escape Air Force One In A Catering Truck?
The Washington Post has reported on a secret presidential plane swap.

How a murder case fuelled a culture war
How Luigi Mangione's case became a battleground in America's culture wars

Uncovering sexual misconduct claims against the Oscar-winning actor
Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.

A coup for Bezos and a windfall for FSG - where does deal leave Liverpool?
Why investment by a group including Jeff Bezos would not make a marked difference to Liverpool's spending power - and might sit uneasily with fans.

Jaissle 'bit scared' how refs will take 'emotional' touchline style
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle cut a measured figure at his unveiling news conference, but Premier League managers will come up against someone very different

The map showing world's division over Infantino
BBC Sport uses visuals to explore the support and opposition to Gianni Infantino's leadership of Fifa from its members.

Criticism of empty seats and ticket prices at Europeans
Nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Monday.

Palace co-owner spoke to McNeil's partner before move
Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish contacts Dwight McNeil's partner before the midfielder's move to the club.

Unhappy PSG given extra Super Cup dressing room
Champions League winners Paris St-Germain were unhappy with the space they were given at Red Bull Arena.

Al Jazeera

Trump warns of ‘jihadists’ ruling in Washington as Democrats show momentum
Donald Trump labels US Democratic nominees 'jihadists' in inflammatory remarks made in the Oval Office.

Search for survivors underway in Colombia’s earthquake aftermath
Rescuers search for survivors in western Colombia in what is called the country’s strongest earthquake this century.

US military fires on cargo vessel it said sought to break Iran blockade
CENTCOM says helicopter fired at engine room of Panama-flagged Vela Nova as US-Iran diplomacy remains stalled.

Truck crash in Egypt kills 18, many of them child labourers
Two pick-up trucks collide in Ismailia, Egypt, leaving 18 dead, mostly children working as agricultural labourers.

UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education
UNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.

Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm
Despite cutting diplomatic ties with Israel in 2009, Caracas has shifted alignment in wake of Maduro abduction.

Tightened blockade on Gaza causes prices to soar
As Israel tightens its blockade on Gaza, both lighters and fans have become the backbone of energy in the strip.

Paramount CEO may remove operations from California over stalled merger
Paramount's CEO David Ellison warns of a California exit if the US state does not agree to talks, according to reports.

‘Justice at last’: Syrians react to Assad death sentence
Syrians gathered to celebrate after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.

South Africa mine collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners
At least 14 suspected illegal miners were killed and eight injured when a mine dump collapsed in South Africa.

Tourists rush to Iceland to witness rare total solar eclipse
Iceland is preparing for a total solar eclipse with hundreds of visitors expected in the country.

Rights groups launch new legal challenge to Trump campaign against ICC
Prominent organisation charge sanctions against international tribunal trample consitutional rights, hinder their work.

Brazil’s Supreme Court to weigh cases that could weaken Amazon protections
The rulings could affect Indigenous land rights, soya farming and environmental safeguards across the Amazon rainforest.

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib to death
Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death

US jury in Luigi Mangione murder trial to remain anonymous
The closely watched state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin next month.

Russia frees ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention
The US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained.

Poland says Women’s World Cup plan on course despite UEFA boycott of FIFA
Poland says their preparations to host the Women's Under-20 World Cup remain on schedule, despite UEFA-FIFA fallout.

PSG vs Aston Villa: UEFA Super Cup – prediction, lineups, teams
The traditional curtain raiser for Europe's football league season pits Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa.

Trump faces lawsuit over push to limit birthright citizenship
Despite previous Supreme Court ruling, Trump has sought new approach to limit the longstanding practice.

Hungary elects supreme court judge ousted by Orban as new president
Baka replaces Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok, ousted weeks ago during Tisza’s campaign against Orban-era power structures.

Rwanda: The genocide against the Tutsi
How colonial identity, extremist politics and 'hate radio' helped turn Rwanda’s genocide into organised mass murder.

Lebanon parliament votes to end death penalty, 1st in Middle East to do so
Death sentences will be replaced with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.

DC residents debate safety gains a year into Trump’s Guard deployment
Mixed reactions persist in Washington, DC, a year after Trump deployed the National Guard to address crime concerns.

Total solar eclipse 2026: Where, when and how to watch on Wednesday?
Millions will see the sun disappear as the eclipse sweeps from the Arctic to Europe, bringing two minutes of totality.

Ten police and 17 ‘bandits’ killed in firefight in northwestern Nigeria
Police say 17 suspected gang members and two civilians were also killed in Kebbi State.

Global Times

China Industry Close-up: How long does it take to build a robot in China? In Shenzhen's Robot Valley, it can be done in half an hour
Editor's Note: The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan called for building a modern industrial system, consolidating the foundation ...

Chinese shipping company set to launch regular Arctic service
A Chinese shipping company is set to launch a regular container service to Europe via Russia's Northern Sea Route, probably ...

US Pentagon official's Manila speech exposes alliance fragility, with Philippines likely to bear costs of provocations: Chinese expert
US Pentagon official Elbridge Colby's latest Manila speech, in which he called on allies to “invest ” in their own ...

Exclusive: 'Like ripples on the sea': Chinese astronomer tells Global Times how the Milky Way got its newly discovered 'wrinkles'
Chinese astronomers have discovered that the Milky Way is not a simple, smoothly warped disk, but contains widespread “wrinkle-like” structures ...

Who got embarrassed by Musk's recommendation to 'visit China'?: Global Times editorial

Foreign automakers' market share shrinks in China – why are they doubling down on the country?: Global Times editorial
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GT Voice: Canada's diversification debunks Western narratives on China trade
Global Times

China's cybersecurity authority cracks down on selling of hotel records, other personal data
China's cybersecurity authority on Tuesday publicized ten typical cases in its crackdown on crimes involving the infringement of citizens' personal information. Among them was a case in which a criminal gang illicitly obtained highly sensitive data, including hotel check-in records, and sold the information at inflated prices to ...

Chinese AI models sweep top spots in major rankings as open source, cost advantages drive overseas adoption despite US tech restrictions: expert
China-Laos Railway trade value tops $2.97 billion in 7 months as cargo categories expand to 3,900

China-Laos Railway trade value tops $2.97 billion in 7 months as cargo categories expand to 3,900
Chinese AI models sweep top spots in major rankings as open source, cost advantages drive overseas adoption despite US tech restrictions: expert

Does large exports and a big surplus equal 'overcapacity'?: People's Daily
For some time, certain economies, anxious about their own industrial competitiveness, have shifted blame for domestic structural problems onto China. They have promoted the one-sided claim that "large export volumes ... Chinese authority penalizes netizens for fabricating, spreading flood-related rumors China's cybersecurity authority unveiled cases involving the fabrication and online spread of flood and disaster-related rumors on Monday. The cases included netizens fabricating misinformation using AI to garner attention, even ... Typhoon Dolphin lands in Zhejiang on China's eastern coast Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, made landfall at Yuhuan of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, said the National Meteorological Center ...

Chinese authority penalizes netizens for fabricating, spreading flood-related rumors
Does large exports and a big surplus equal 'overcapacity'?: People's Daily For some time, certain economies, anxious about their own industrial competitiveness, have shifted blame for domestic structural problems onto China. They have promoted the one-sided claim that "large export volumes ... China's cybersecurity authority unveiled cases involving the fabrication and online spread of flood and disaster-related rumors on Monday. The cases included netizens fabricating misinformation using AI to garner attention, even ... Typhoon Dolphin lands in Zhejiang on China's eastern coast Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, made landfall at Yuhuan of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, said the National Meteorological Center ...

Typhoon Dolphin lands in Zhejiang on China's eastern coast
Does large exports and a big surplus equal 'overcapacity'?: People's Daily For some time, certain economies, anxious about their own industrial competitiveness, have shifted blame for domestic structural problems onto China. They have promoted the one-sided claim that "large export volumes ... Chinese authority penalizes netizens for fabricating, spreading flood-related rumors China's cybersecurity authority unveiled cases involving the fabrication and online spread of flood and disaster-related rumors on Monday. The cases included netizens fabricating misinformation using AI to garner attention, even ... Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, made landfall at Yuhuan of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, said the National Meteorological Center ...

Designation of Deutsche Bank as yuan-clearing bank in EU adds impetus to broader trade
China to accelerate AI, robot use in high-risk coal mines

China to accelerate AI, robot use in high-risk coal mines
Designation of Deutsche Bank as yuan-clearing bank in EU adds impetus to broader trade

Spanish govt's support for SAIC EV plant to advance local electrification agenda: Chinese experts
The Spanish government's backing for a planned electric vehicle (EV) factory by China's SAIC Motor, despite some concerns, shows that rational commercial logic overrides unwarranted security fears. This move would ... Does large exports and a big surplus equal 'overcapacity'?: People's Daily For some time, certain economies, anxious about their own industrial competitiveness, have shifted blame for domestic structural problems onto China. They have promoted the one-sided claim that "large export volumes ... Milk tea helps nourish grassroots governance, ethnic unity in Xinjiang In a community in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, milk tea is not just a beverage. While a pot of milk tea simmers in a courtyard, ...

Milk tea helps nourish grassroots governance, ethnic unity in Xinjiang
Spanish govt's support for SAIC EV plant to advance local electrification agenda: Chinese experts The Spanish government's backing for a planned electric vehicle (EV) factory by China's SAIC Motor, despite some concerns, shows that rational commercial logic overrides unwarranted security fears. This move would ... Does large exports and a big surplus equal 'overcapacity'?: People's Daily For some time, certain economies, anxious about their own industrial competitiveness, have shifted blame for domestic structural problems onto China. They have promoted the one-sided claim that "large export volumes ... In a community in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, milk tea is not just a beverage. While a pot of milk tea simmers in a courtyard, ...

In a Beijing hutong, old roots hold firm amid renewal
Just after six each morning, 63-year-old Chen Zhongyi unlatches the wooden door of a pigeon loft outside his home in Beijing's Lanman Hutong. Within seconds, than 20 homing pigeons ... Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese space documentary inspires Myanmar students For 17-year-old Han Ni Oo, a student at Myat Taw Win International School in Yangon, watching a Chinese space documentary was than a film experience. It gave her a ... He Jianming's new book chronicles Guangdong's millennium of trade, tracing China's commercial spirit The monumental full length reportage Ballet of Commerce: The Epic of Guangdong's Foreign Trade by famous writer He Jianming is set to make its debut at the Southern China Book ...

Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese space documentary inspires Myanmar students
In a Beijing hutong, old roots hold firm amid renewal Just after six each morning, 63-year-old Chen Zhongyi unlatches the wooden door of a pigeon loft outside his home in Beijing's Lanman Hutong. Within seconds, than 20 homing pigeons ... For 17-year-old Han Ni Oo, a student at Myat Taw Win International School in Yangon, watching a Chinese space documentary was than a film experience. It gave her a ... He Jianming's new book chronicles Guangdong's millennium of trade, tracing China's commercial spirit The monumental full length reportage Ballet of Commerce: The Epic of Guangdong's Foreign Trade by famous writer He Jianming is set to make its debut at the Southern China Book ...

He Jianming's new book chronicles Guangdong's millennium of trade, tracing China's commercial spirit
In a Beijing hutong, old roots hold firm amid renewal Just after six each morning, 63-year-old Chen Zhongyi unlatches the wooden door of a pigeon loft outside his home in Beijing's Lanman Hutong. Within seconds, than 20 homing pigeons ... Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese space documentary inspires Myanmar students For 17-year-old Han Ni Oo, a student at Myat Taw Win International School in Yangon, watching a Chinese space documentary was than a film experience. It gave her a ... The monumental full length reportage Ballet of Commerce: The Epic of Guangdong's Foreign Trade by famous writer He Jianming is set to make its debut at the Southern China Book ...

China's premier digital publishing expo to debut cultural gaming section
China's premier digital publishing expo will open in late August, featuring for the first time an exhibition area highlighting the integration of traditional Chinese culture and online games. The 16th China International Digital Publishing Expo will run from Aug. 27 to 29 in Jinan, capital ...

Rise of AI performers triggers concerns about human actors
2 sentenced in China's first criminal case over leaks of unreleased Genshin Impact and miHoYo game content

2 sentenced in China's first criminal case over leaks of unreleased Genshin Impact and miHoYo game content
Rise of AI performers triggers concerns about human actors

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В Красном море моряки погибли после удара по судну
Предположительно, его нанесли хуситы

Зеленский вновь заявил, что РФ готовится к мобилизации
По словам президента Украины, таковы данные разведки

Группа "Трансбункер" передана под управление компании Ротенбергов
Речь идёт о крупнейшем поставщике топлива и нефтепродуктов в главные порты России

МВД России объявило в розыск политолога Татьяну Становую
Ранее против неё возбудили уголовное дело

Власти РФ освободили американца Роберта Гилмана
Как утверждается, по гуманитарным соображениям

"Запорожсталь" остановила работу после российского удара
7 сотрудников предприятия погибли

Юрист Андраш Бака избран президентом Венгрии
Кандидатуру поддержала правящая партия во главе с премьером Мадьяром

ЦБ РФ определил криптовалюты для свободного обращения на биржах
В перечень вошли Bitcoin, Ethereum и Tether USDT

В США капитана танкера Marinera приговорили к 10 месяцам тюрьмы
Приговор был вынесен на прошлой неделе

Умер белорусский политик и ученый Александр Милинкевич
Ему было 79 лет

Суд в Сирии приговорил экс-президента Асада к смертной казни
Асада судили заочно

Канада ввела санкции против Streit Group, чтобы "ослабить потенциал РФ"
Об этом сообщается на сайте канадского правительства

Китай потерял спутник при неудачном запуске ракеты
Об этом сообщило агентство "Синьхуа"

В Запорожье и Днепропетровской области 9 погибших при ударах РФ
Об этом сообщают местные власти

Под Воронежем дроны атаковали склад Wildberries, в Орске — НПЗ
По данным властей, в Воронежской области один погибший

Трамп потребовал от Ирана компенсаций за погибших американцев
И иранских протестующих

Украинский истребитель МиГ-29 разбился в Одесской области
Пилот успешно катапультировался

В Подмосковье студента арестовали по делу о поджоге на железной дороге
МВД утверждает, что 17-летний подросток действовал по указанию неизвестного "вербовщика"

У берегов Омана протекает танкер российского "теневого флота"
Площадь нефтяного пятна достигла 390 квадратных километров

МВД России объявило в розыск лидера группы "ЕжоFF Band" Михаила Ежова
По какой статье разыскивают музыканта, не уточняется

Africanews

At least 18 killed in Egypt truck crash, many children
At least 18 people, many of them children aged 13 to 14, were killed on Tuesday in northern Egypt when two pick-up trucks carrying agricultural day labourers crashed, a local medical source told AFP.

Libya oil company says blazes contained after drone attacks on complex
A major gasoline reservoir in Libya's Zawiya, west of Tripoli, caught fire and collapsed on Monday after what authorities said was an attack by unknown perpetrators.

DR Congo Ebola death toll surpasses 2,000 as scientists trace likely origin
Adding to scientists' understanding of the crisis, a new study has found that the outbreak was most likely triggered by a new spillover of the virus from animals to humans, rather than continued transmission from a previous Ebola outbreak.

Syrians celebrate landmark verdict as court sentences Bashar Assad to death in absentia
Bashar and Maher Assad remain in Russia after fleeing Syria following the collapse of their government. Syria's new authorities have called on Moscow to extradite them to face justice.

Bulgaria lights up its Black Sea coast with digital art festival
Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast became an open‑air gallery from 7 to 10 August, as the second LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival brought 17 light and digital artworks to five seaside communities.

Civil society groups warn against Congo referendum
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, 65 civil society organisations are urging President Félix Tshisekedi to abandon plans for a constitutional referendum.

Italy’s Po river runs low as drought threatens farms and water supplies
Italy’s Po River has fallen to historically low levels as the country endures its fourth heatwave of the summer, exposing wide stretches of dry riverbed near Pavia and raising fresh concerns over water supplies and farming across northern Italy.

Ceuta migrant crisis deepens as leader calls for detention centre
Spain is facing mounting pressure over the migrant crisis in Ceuta after tens of thousands crossed from Morocco last month. The enclave’s leader is calling for a detention centre, while Madrid insists border controls and security measures remain firmly in place.

France’s oldest lumberjack contest puts axe skills to the test
France’s 73rd lumberjacking championship in Chamrousse saw 60 competitors race axes through logs, preserving Alpine forestry traditions for 2,000 spectators.

MSF warns of worsening malnutrition crisis among displaced children in Somalia
The United Nations says more than 500,000 Somalis were displaced during the first three months of this year, with drought responsible for nine out of ten displacements.

South Africa hit by icy blast as snow blankets several provinces
A bitter cold snap is sweeping across South Africa, bringing heavy snow, freezing temperatures and strong winds to several provinces. Snow has covered high-lying areas while forecasters warn of more wintry weather and rough seas along the coast.

Detained Malian journalist Ras Bath rejects charges as trial opens
The trial of Malian commentator Youssouf Bathily, known as Ras Bath, and activist Rose opened on August 10 before the Bamako Court of Appeal, with both denying accusations of criminal association and undermining state institutions.

Trump secretly switched planes amid reported Iran assassination threat
President Donald Trump secretly switched from Air Force One to a smaller military aircraft after last month’s NATO summit in Ankara, according to The Washington Post, in an elaborate security operation reportedly prompted by an Iranian threat against him.

Russia launches massive overnight barrage on Ukraine, leaving nine dead
Russia killed at least nine people in Ukraine overnight on Tuesday, as missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, according to regional authorities.

Tigray rebels accuse Ethiopia of drone strikes amid fears of renewed war
Tigray rebel authorities have accused Ethiopia’s federal government of carrying out deadly drone strikes in the region, raising fears of a renewed conflict nearly four years after a peace deal ended a devastating two-year war.

14 clandestine miners killed in disused South Africa mine
A rockfall at an illegal mine northwest of Johannesburg killed 14 clandestine miners, most of them from Lesotho, with several hurt and others possibly still stuck underground, police said Tuesday.

Zambia heads to the polls as economy dominates election campaign
With nearly 70 percent of Zambia's population under the age of 30, the youth vote is expected to play a decisive role in determining the country's next government.

Former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court has sentenced former leader Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death after convicting them in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country’s devastating civil war.

Deadly earthquake in Colombia hits Manizales, damaging cathedral and homes
Manizales, in Colombia’s western Caldas department, was among the areas hardest hit by Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with streets littered with rubble as rescue teams searched damaged buildings for survivors.

Sierra Leone MPs approve contested overhaul of electoral rules
MPs in Sierra Leone have approved a contested overhaul of the country’s electoral rules. The law lowers the presidential victory threshold, introduces proportional representation and reserves 30 percent of political leadership positions for women.

Spain prepares for rare total solar eclipse as 2026 sky show approaches
Spain is preparing for a rare celestial spectacle as a total solar eclipse crosses the mainland on August 12, bringing brief darkness to parts of the Iberian Peninsula and offering millions across Europe a chance to witness one of astronomy’s most striking events.

Tupac Shakur murder trial begins nearly 30 years after rapper’s death
Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas, the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis has begun. Prosecutors accuse the former gang leader of orchestrating the killing, one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries.

Fire breaks out after attack on major Libyan refinery
Libyan authorities say unknown perpetrators were behind an attack on a major gasoline reservoir west of Tripoli. The reservoir at the country’s second-largest oil refinery in Zawiya caught fire and collapsed.

Rescuers search rubble in Cali as Colombia’s strongest quake in decades hits
Rescuers in Cali search rubble after Colombia’s strongest quake this century, which killed over 130 people, left hundreds injured and many missing.

Spain’s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought
A massive wildfire in Spain’s Huelva province has forced 800 evacuations, burned around 20,000 hectares and comes during Europe’s worsening drought crisis.

WHO: DRC Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared
The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo began months before it was officially declared, the World Health Organization told a news conference in Bunia on Monday. It’s now the fastest growing Ebola outbreak on record.

Zambia's President Hichilema rallies students ahead of Thursday's election
With just days to go before Thursday’s presidential election, Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema is on the campaign trail. Nearly half of registered voters are aged between 18 and 35, making young people a potentially pivotal bloc.

UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse Infantino of breach of trust
In an open letter revealed on Monday, the three confederations said trust had been broken through deception, and that no individual should place himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority.

Libya’s central bank governor resigns without explanation
The governor of Libya's central bank, Naji Issa, has resigned without giving a reason, several reports said on Monday.

Zambia: Economy at the heart of the electoral battle [Africanews Today]
Three days before Zambia’s presidential election, the campaign is entering its decisive phase. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema is defending his economic record against his main rival, Brian Mundubile, as the cost of living emerges as voters’ top concern

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumes
Chadema described the hearing as a critical test of Tanzania's commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and political freedoms, arguing the prosecution has been used to suppress legitimate opposition.

Israelis voice doubts over U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan
Hamas says it remains committed to the proposed roadmap and expects mediators and the United States to press Israel to move forward with the agreement.

Kinshasa skate festival aims to change perceptions of urban sports
As skateboarding continues to grow in popularity, organizers hope the festival will help establish urban sports as an important part of Congo's cultural and sporting future.

South Africa weather alert: snow, hail and icy roads disrupt travel
Heavy snow, hail, rain and icy conditions are causing major disruption across several provinces in South Africa, with a number of key roads closed. Motorists are being urged to drive with extreme caution.

Cameroon and Malawi reach the semifinals in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Cameroon shocked defending champion Nigeria and Malawi stunned Ghana to reach the semifinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday and seal World Cup qualification.

Madagascar moves to reclaim colonial-era land in sovereignty push
Madagascar’s High Constitutional Court has validated a law allowing the state to reclaim land still registered in the names of foreign settlers from the colonial era, reviving a long-running land dispute while putting sovereignty and access to property ownership at the heart of the reform.

Lionel Messi bids farewell to his father in Rosario
Messi and his family had traveled from Miami on a private plane and were escorted by a police motorcade to a Rosario cemetery, where a private family wake was held before the burial early on Sunday. Messi's father Jorge Messi died Saturday at a hospital in Rosario at age 68.

71 men arrested in Senegal for 'unnatural acts' as crackdown intensifies
Months after passing a law upping the penalties for homosexual relations, Senegal is intensifying its crackdown on same-sex relations. On Friday, the public prosecutor’s office said 71 men have been arrested and charged with “unnatural acts.”

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean perform at Hill's Diaspora Calling! festival in UK
Ms Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean - two-third of Fugees - performed all of their landmark album "The Score," as Hill's Diaspora Calling! festival made its UK debut on Friday.

Sierra Leone president presses lawmakers to back contested election reforms
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has urged Parliament to pass disputed electoral reforms that would lower the presidential victory threshold, introduce proportional representation and reserve 30 percent of political leadership positions for women.

World Lion Day: Lions and communities face a growing struggle to coexist
Africa’s lions are running out of space. Habitat loss, shrinking prey populations and growing conflict with communities are putting the continent’s big cats under mounting pressure, with retaliatory killings and poisoning posing an added threat to their survival.

DRC releases boat detained over fears of Ebola on board
Congolese authorities have released a boat detained earlier this week over fears passengers might be carrying the Ebola virus.

Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian corridor in Sudan
Pope Leo called for peace in Sudan on Sunday during an address at the Vatican. Leo singled out El-Obeid, the beseiged capital of North Kordofan state. Residents are facing a lack food, water and medical supplies as fighting in the city continues.

Zambians hope for peaceful elections, economic change as vote nears
With Zambia’s presidential election just days away, residents of the capital Lusaka are hoping Thursday’s vote will bring meaningful change.

FIFA defends Infantino hitting out at critics trying to 'undermine' him
Its latest defence comes after UEFA confirmed a 'departure payment' made to an alleged mistress when he was working with them.

Iran says its close to finalising a shipping route agreement with Oman
However, its foreign minister warned a deal would not automatically result in the reopening of the crucial waterway.

Israel rejects Donald Trump’s 15-point plan to end Gaza war
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would not withdraw from the Palestinian enclave until Hamas fully disarms.

Argentina footballer Lionel Messi travels home to attend his father's funeral
The 68-year-old Jorge, who played a central role in his son's career, died on Saturday morning following an undisclosed illness.

Japan marks 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki
The city's Mayor Shiro Suzuki denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence in the global community, including Japan .

Spain imposes temporary retaliatory border checks for Italians
The border checks started at midnight on Saturday, a week after Italy introduced similar restrictions on Spanish visitors.