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BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close
The closurse are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.

North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.

UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.

Student who stabbed housemate 30 times admits murder
Zack Coughlan changes his plea and admits murdering Jamie Collins (pictured) near their Bristol home.

Huge setback for Alberta's separatist movement after decisive defeat
Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.

Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend
Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.

Woman describes alleged assault by Russell Brand as 'frenzied' and 'violent'
The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Harry says he wants it 'to work out' with his family
Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with his family, in an interview with a magazine in New York last month.

Zelensky and US envoys holding Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligence
The US secretary of state earlier rejected accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding critical intelligence.

Storm Austen to bring severe gales to UK as weather warning issued
The first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.

We asked teens what schools should teach them about work. This is what they said
Teenagers say they want more work experience at school and opportunities to improve their communication skills.

No 'protective ring' and visiting rules too strict - key points from Covid report on care homes
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.

Race, illness, injury, repeat - the devastating syndrome threatening athletic careers
British long-distance runner Jake Smith was enduring a relentless pattern of race, illness, injury, repeat - he had no idea he had REDs and was under-fuelling.

US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq'
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.

How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.

'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' - the rise of young people going to rehab
For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.

Why Israeli Gen Z voters are drawn to the far right
More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.

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Royals roll out red carpet for visiting Sultan
The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.

Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.

Three children injured after school bus roof ripped off in crash
Three children receive hospital treatment after a bus on its way to Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed crashes.

Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder
France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.

Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefits
The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.

Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.

Robinson shared photos of reporter's family, court told
The political activist is on trial after pleading not guilty to harassing two Daily Mail reporters.

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How a shattered village rose from unimaginable grief to demand justice
A community’s powerful fight for justice after the tragedy of the Aberfan disaster.

Ronaldo let Manchester United down - Ten Hag
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo "let the team and let me down" during the Dutchman's spell at Old Trafford.

We were not underprepared for World Cup, says England's O'Neill
England's Brad O'Neill has dismissed the suggestion they were underprepared for their Rugby League World Cup campaign as they bid to start salvaging it with an unchanged team against France.

Race, illness, injury, repeat - REDs and why men are suffering in silence
British long-distance runner Jake Smith was enduring a relentless pattern of race, illness, injury, repeat - he had no idea he had REDs and was under-fuelling.

Maddison's magic moment for Spurs - 18 months in the making
On his first start since May 2025, James Maddison provided the moment of magic Tottenham were waiting for in their 3-1 victory against Coventry, writes Phil McNulty.

Why O'Sullivan faces battle to stay in world's top 16
Snooker's World Championship without Ronnie O'Sullivan is hard to conceive, after years of him being so often the central figure at the Crucible. But it may not be far away.

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Alberta rejects separation referendum: What’s next for Canadian province?
Calls for independence intensified last year, with some 300,000 petitioning officials for a referendum.

Pakistan army chief in Tehran: Can diplomacy prevent new US-Iran fighting?
With new talk of escalation, Islamabad is trying to revive negotiations without alienating Tehran, Riyadh or Washington.

Satirical AI video of Paris protests mirrors real-life tourist experiences
An AI-generated video by Dutch filmmaker Wytse Koetse portrays tourists sightseeing amid protests in Paris.

Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and the global rise of Afrobeats
Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician known as the King of Afrobeat. His legacy is celebrated every October at Felabration.

Three months of PM Andy Burnham: Can he sustain the ‘hope vibe’?
The UK's new prime minister has made big promises and is a popular leader, but there is still talk of an early election.

Indonesians protest over land-clearing fires
Students and activists protested across Indonesia over forest fires linked to land clearing for palm oil plantations.

US envoy Barrack defends decision to join Israel in war on Iran
US envoy Tom Barrack says President Trump did not follow Israel in going to war against Iran.

More than 250,000 displaced in Yemen since fighting escalated: UNHCR
UNICEF says escalating fighting in Taiz is threatening its water systems, serving an estimated three million people.

Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in Gaza
A couple and a 17-year-old are among those killed by Israeli air attacks and gunfire in the Gaza Strip.

‘Every day could cost lives’: UK government blocks Gaza families’ reunion
Britain’s reopened refugee resettlement scheme offers no escape for Palestinians in Gaza.

‘Horizontal revolt’: Why Albania’s young protesters want PM Rama to go
From the ‘Flamingo Revolution’ to current protests, an inside look at a leaderless youth uprising challenging Edi Rama.

Why Rubio is visiting Reliance’s oil refinery in India, the world’s largest
Reliance is central to Washington’s efforts to punish Russian energy buyers and contain oil prices amid the war on Iran.

Iran denies collapse is close as US claims IRGC running out of money
Iranian authorities defiant despite financial strain, saying they want to lift US blockade and pressure on their terms.

France PM promises more curfews as authorities seek to regain control
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says local authorities will coordinate with mayors to decide whether to impose curfews.

Is Russia stalking satellites which help Ukraine from space?
Analysts say a Russian craft’s close pass by a commercial radar satellite is a first and a warning to Kyiv’s backers.

Yemen: Maps show 10 years of changing control
A decade of war has shifted Yemen’s front lines, but the Houthis still hold Sanaa, and no side controls the country.

Yemen’s critically ill are trapped as war closes the country’s airports
A re-ignition of Yemen's war has left the chronically sick who need treatment trapped in the country.

UK to deploy Typhoon jets to help defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
Ministry of Defence says warplanes will operate in 'defensive role' and not be used to attack Yemeni group.

Australian MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after car attack
Australian MP Helen Haines lost a leg and remains in critical condition after a car attack outside her office.

Myanmar’s detained ex-leader Suu Kyi receives package from King Charles III
Military-backed government says it delivered two books and diplomatic correspondence to Aung San Suu Kyi.

Masoud Pezeshkian: Peace, Not Surrender
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on sanctions, regional conflict, US-Israel tensions and his call for Muslim unity.

France’s growing debt woes: How bond markets set countries’ borrowing costs
France's rising debt is unnerving investors, but countries such as the US and Japan owe even greater sums.

US leaving oil-for-security approach, not Middle East: Envoy Tom Barrack
Barrack highlights limits of US interventions, admitting past regime changes in the Middle East were often mistakes.

Zelenskyy to hold talks on Russia-Ukraine war with Witkoff, Europeans
The prime ministers of Norway and Finland will also attend the discussions in Oslo.

Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms
Sitting presidents usually see a dip in approval ratings before midterms, but Trump's ratings are at a historic low.

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China's top economic planner to work on new action plan to boost domestic market demand during 2026-2030
China is working on an action plan to expand domestic market demand during 2026-2030, a senior official with the National ...

China establishes new state-owned enterprise focused on data
China National Data Group Co., Ltd., a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) directly administered by the central government, was officially inaugurated ...

US Space Force eyes fivefold expansion in Middle East, fueling space arms race concerns: Chinese expert
The commander of the US Space Force component supporting US Central Command said that he expects his force to grow ...

Global investors' stance improves on Chinese assets, eying AI and retirement sectors: former US regulator
The global investment community has shifted to a neutral stance regarding Chinese assets, after many years of analysts recommending reduced ...

China's Q3 economic data conveys confidence to a turbulent world: Global Times editorial

US-Japan drills lay bare true meaning of Japan's 'exclusive defense' narrative
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GT Voice: Japan's economic foundation undercut by defense spending
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China's manned deep-sea submersible completes 470th dive
China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1, carrying manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong, is currently on the western Pacific Ocean for deep-sea scientific research. Jiaolong successfully completed its 470th dive on Oct. 15. A Xinhua reporter aboard Jiaolong photographed the exploration of the mysterious underwater world.

Young entrepreneurs make Yunnan flowers more flourishing
Chinese actress cancels Bangkok fan meeting amid embassy travel safety alert

Chinese actress cancels Bangkok fan meeting amid embassy travel safety alert
Young entrepreneurs make Yunnan flowers flourishing

Danish man's Chinese steamed bun stall drawing 100-meter-long queue goes viral on Chinese social media
A recent video of a Danish man and his Chinese wife selling Chinese steamed buns and making over 50,000 yuan ($7,473) in revenue in a single day's sale went viral ... Chinese student's displays of Japanese militarist symbols spark public outrage; source recounts how incident was handled A Chinese student at Moscow State University has sparked widespread outrage after images circulated online showing him draped in Japan's Rising Sun flag - a symbol closely associated with Japanese ... Heightened vigilance needed in spring and summer 2027 due to super El Nino event A potentially record-breaking El Nino event is developing in the tropical Pacific and could bring significant climate and marine ecological risks to China in the spring and summer of 2027.

Chinese student's displays of Japanese militarist symbols spark public outrage; source recounts how incident was handled
Danish man's Chinese steamed bun stall drawing 100-meter-long queue goes viral on Chinese social media A recent video of a Danish man and his Chinese wife selling Chinese steamed buns and making over 50,000 yuan ($7,473) in revenue in a single day's sale went viral ... A Chinese student at Moscow State University has sparked widespread outrage after images circulated online showing him draped in Japan's Rising Sun flag - a symbol closely associated with Japanese ... Heightened vigilance needed in spring and summer 2027 due to super El Nino event A potentially record-breaking El Nino event is developing in the tropical Pacific and could bring significant climate and marine ecological risks to China in the spring and summer of 2027.

Heightened vigilance needed in spring and summer 2027 due to super El Nino event
Danish man's Chinese steamed bun stall drawing 100-meter-long queue goes viral on Chinese social media A recent video of a Danish man and his Chinese wife selling Chinese steamed buns and making over 50,000 yuan ($7,473) in revenue in a single day's sale went viral ... Chinese student's displays of Japanese militarist symbols spark public outrage; source recounts how incident was handled A Chinese student at Moscow State University has sparked widespread outrage after images circulated online showing him draped in Japan's Rising Sun flag - a symbol closely associated with Japanese ... A potentially record-breaking El Nino event is developing in the tropical Pacific and could bring significant climate and marine ecological risks to China in the spring and summer of 2027.

Overseas buyer attendance at first phase of China's Canton Fair hits record high
Myanmar coffee sector eyes bigger access to huge Chinese market

Myanmar coffee sector eyes bigger access to huge Chinese market
Overseas buyer attendance at first phase of China's Canton Fair hits record high

China sees 192 million passenger border crossings in Q3; visa-free foreign arrivals rise 24.1%
China saw 192 million passenger entries and exits at its borders in the third quarter of this year, up 7.9 percent year-on-year, the National Immigration Administration said on Monday, with visa-free foreign arrivals jumping 24.1 percent from a year earlier.

China records 7.9-pct growth in cross-border trips in Q3
Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, officials said on Tuesday. Foreign ... China's value-added industrial output rises 5.3% in first three quarters China's value-added industrial output grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026, with production of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries and industrial robots expanding rapidly, official data ... China achieves breakthrough in international standards for brain-computer interfaces The International Organization for Standardization has published an international standard on the reference architecture for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), which was led by China. The standard establishes a complete technical framework ...

China's value-added industrial output rises 5.3% in first three quarters
China records 7.9-pct growth in cross-border trips in Q3 Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, officials said on Tuesday. Foreign ... China's value-added industrial output grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026, with production of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries and industrial robots expanding rapidly, official data ... China achieves breakthrough in international standards for brain-computer interfaces The International Organization for Standardization has published an international standard on the reference architecture for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), which was led by China. The standard establishes a complete technical framework ...

China achieves breakthrough in international standards for brain-computer interfaces
China records 7.9-pct growth in cross-border trips in Q3 Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, officials said on Tuesday. Foreign ... China's value-added industrial output rises 5.3% in first three quarters China's value-added industrial output grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026, with production of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries and industrial robots expanding rapidly, official data ... The International Organization for Standardization has published an international standard on the reference architecture for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), which was led by China. The standard establishes a complete technical framework ...

New research sheds light on Liangzhu's role in the origins of Chinese civilization
The Liangzhu civilization in the lower Yangtze River basin offers important evidence of the emergence of early states in China. Archaeological ­findings reveal a society marked by social hierarchy, specialized ... Powerlifter Cui Zhe wins China's 1st gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games Cui Zhe claimed China's first gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Monday, winning the women's 41kg para powerlifting event with a best lift of 120kg. 2026 Festival of Lights held in Berlin, Germany The illuminated law faculty building of Humboldt University of Berlin is pictured during the 2026 Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany, Oct. 18, 2026. The festival was held here from ...

Powerlifter Cui Zhe wins China's 1st gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games
New research sheds light on Liangzhu's role in the origins of Chinese civilization The Liangzhu civilization in the lower Yangtze River basin offers important evidence of the emergence of early states in China. Archaeological ­findings reveal a society marked by social hierarchy, specialized ... Cui Zhe claimed China's first gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Monday, winning the women's 41kg para powerlifting event with a best lift of 120kg. 2026 Festival of Lights held in Berlin, Germany The illuminated law faculty building of Humboldt University of Berlin is pictured during the 2026 Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany, Oct. 18, 2026. The festival was held here from ...

2026 Festival of Lights held in Berlin, Germany
New research sheds light on Liangzhu's role in the origins of Chinese civilization The Liangzhu civilization in the lower Yangtze River basin offers important evidence of the emergence of early states in China. Archaeological ­findings reveal a society marked by social hierarchy, specialized ... Powerlifter Cui Zhe wins China's 1st gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games Cui Zhe claimed China's first gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Monday, winning the women's 41kg para powerlifting event with a best lift of 120kg. The illuminated law faculty building of Humboldt University of Berlin is pictured during the 2026 Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany, Oct. 18, 2026. The festival was held here from ...

Chinese poetry builds bridges of cultural understanding in Riyadh
Basmah bint Saeed, a Saudi schoolgirl, first encountered the Chinese language as a child at her family home, where visitors from central China's Henan Province spoke Mandarin. Years later, driven by her growing interest in the language, she can sing than 100 Chinese songs, ...

China unveils first 5-year plan for cultural heritage protection, expanding safeguards beyond individual relics: experts
China-hosted theater forum brings global voices together to discuss national theater

China-hosted theater forum brings global voices together to discuss national theater
China unveils first 5-year plan for cultural heritage protection, expanding safeguards beyond individual relics: experts

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При российском ударе по Краматорску несколько погибших
Трое погибших были сотрудниками организации, занимающейся теплоснабжением города

Зеленского спросили о встрече Си, Трампа и Путина без Украины
О такой встрече по Украине ранее написала The Wall Street Journal

В Думу внесли законопроект об ужесточении наказаний за призывы к беспорядкам
Депутаты предлагают увеличить сроки заключения и штрафы

Альберта проголосовала против независимости от Канады
Почти 76% жителей провинции отвергли инициативу сепаратистов

Бои за Доброполье на севере Донецкой области. Что известно
Российские войска штурмуют город Доброполье – опорный пункт обороны ВСУ, важный для обороны севера Донецкой области Украины.

"Мемориал" обнаружил признаки постановки в каждом четвёртом видео задержаний ФСБ
Признания записывают после пыток, иногда по нескольку дублей

Танкеры "теневого флота" научились подделывать данные геолокации
Чтобы скрывать свои маршруты от возможных атак

Сеул отзывает дипломатов из Киева после спора о пленных КНДР
Южная Корея обвиняет Украину в разглашении конфиденциальной информации

Во Владивостоке демонтировали памятник Александру Солженицыну
Монумент перенесут с Корабельной набережной в сквер памяти жертв политических репрессий

Марко Рубио: "Не было решения навредить Украине"
Зеленский назвал беседу конструктивной

Уиткофф встретится с Зеленским в Осло, а затем может поехать к Путину
США, Украина и европейские страны обсудят новые предложения по прекращению войны

Дроны атаковали диспетчерскую станцию нефтепровода под Тамбовом
Она относится к нефтепроводу "Дружба"

Российский удар по Киевской области: трое погибших
Сообщается об ударах и в других регионах Украины.

Трамп не исключил трёхсторонней встречи с Си Цзиньпином и Путиным
WSJ ранее утверждала, что это идея Путина

В Москве арестовали администраторов сайта с фотографиями поездов
Фотографии с их сайта использовались в расследовании о "бронепоезде Путина"

Сепаратисту Карлесу Пучдемону разрешено вернуться в Испанию
Девять лет он живёт в изгнании

Зеленский рассказал сенаторам США о сбоях в работе Starlink
Он подтвердил готовность к энергетическому перемирию

Суд в Грозном оштрафовал подругу Седы Сулеймановой на 150 тысяч
В конце августа Патяева вышла с одиночным пикетом в Грозном

США продлевают временную защиту для украинских беженцев
А также для беженцев из Судана

Власти Франции пытаются справиться с последствиями беспорядков
В ряде районов введут временный комендантский час

Africanews

Ethiopia PM warns Eritrea of 'severe consequences' if supports enemies
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Eritrea on Monday that it faces "severe consequences" if it continues to support rebels in his country

South Africa's former deputy police chief facing sexual offenses denied bail
Shadrack Sibiya faces multiple charges, including the alleged rape of an 18-year-old, human trafficking, and sexually grooming a 16-year-old.

Egypt road crash leaves 13 dead and 34 injured after a bus collides with a truck
State media says a large truck collided with a tour bus on the Cairo-Asyut Western Desert Road, west of Cairo.

Egypt parliament delays debate on possible Saudi military support
Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier.

Protesters target Meta office in Brazil over alleged political bias
A group protested against tech giant Meta in front of the company’s office in São Paulo on Monday over its alleged interference in Brazil’s elections.

More than 40 civilians killed in Mali attack blamed on Islamic State
Community leaders in the north-eastern Menaka region have blamed the killings on the Islamic State Group.

African Americans return to Ghana to honour ancestors lost to slavery
At the Nkyinkyim Museum in Nuhalenya, near Ada, African Americans and other members of the diaspora have gathered for a three-day ancestral veneration ceremony honouring those whose names and stories were lost across generations

France: Paris imposes overnight curfew after wave of rioting
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called for curfews that would be “very limited” and “localized”, signalling a targeted approach to restoring order.

Mozambique's Samora Machel honoured 40 years after his death in a plane crash
The late president and freedom fighter died when the plane he was travelling in crashed in the then-apartheid South Africa.

DR Congo: $700m in Ebola aid unaccounted for as outbreak spreads
Africa's top public health agency and Congolese officials have raised concerns over $700 million in Ebola aid that is unaccounted for and called on aid groups to provide more information about their finances.

Senegal debt crisis: Sonko warns G20 plan could backfire
Sonko says the country’s problem is one of cash flow and repayment timing, not necessarily the amount of debt owed. He has warned that the process could reach a political deadlock if the government fails to take what he considers a more practical approach.

Haitian gangs target foreign troops in biggest attack on new force
Four soldiers from El Salvador have been missing since Sunday when they were seen fleeing their burning armoured vehicle near Port-au-Prince.

US raises Kenya travel advisory over Ebola and security concerns
US raises Kenya travel advisory over Ebola and security concerns

Rwandan Kagame critic Robert Kabera found beheaded in Uganda
A former Rwandan soldier who became a prominent critic of President Paul Kagame has been found beheaded in Uganda, raising fresh concerns about the safety of Rwandan opposition figures living in exile.

Kenya: Relatives welcome guilty verdict in Shakahola starvation cult massacre
Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, called the convictions a significant achievement, given the number of charges, accused and witnesses.

South Africa: Ramaphosa warns of devastating impact if US trade deal is lost
South African vehicles benefit from duty-free access to the US, and industry estimates indicate around 86-thousand jobs at car manufacturers are directly linked to the agreement, rising to 125-thousand when subcontractors are included.

Former president Thabo Mbeki denies ordering cover-up of apartheid-era crimes
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said Monday that he had neither ordered prosecutors to stop cases involving apartheid-era crimes nor struck secret deals to shield former security officers from justice.

Mali: Human Rights Watch Denounces Crimes Against Civilians [Africanews Today]
Human Rights Watch accuses the Malian army, its Russian allies from Africa Corps, as well as armed and jihadist groups, of committing serious violations of international law against civilians. The NGO is calling for urgent action from the African Union.

CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal 'expected end November'
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced Monday that a verdict on Senegal's appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of Morocco will be delivered at the end of November

Guilty as charged: Kenyan court finds cult leader responsible of 191 starvation deaths
A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were on Monday found guilty of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous starvation cult.

Protesters block access to Paris' Louvre Museum in support of student movement
After a weekend of violent protests across France, students in Paris demonstrated again on Monday in front of the Louvre museum.

Pregnant women in Yemen at growing risk as healthcare limited by fighting
Women in Yemen face growing risks as fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed government forces limits reproductive health care with some facilities providing emergency obstetric care repurposing to treat war-wounded, the United Nations said Friday.

Pix of the Day, 19 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 19 October, 2026 - Across the world

Freshwater fish scarcity drives aquaculture in the Republic of Congo
More than a dozen rivers, including the Tchinouka, run through Pointe-Noire. But despite their potential as sources of freshwater fish, many are unusable because of pollution and other challenges.

France's unrest: Why are immigrants being blamed for the violence?
US President Donald Trump has declared that France is "burning", blaming immigration for what he described as the country's decline.

French government under pressure after weekend of violence
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu held an emergency Cabinet meeting on Monday to assess a weekend of violence and looting during protests against the rising cost of living.

Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads
Meanwhile, in the DRC, the outbreak has spread to an eighth province, North Ubangi, where two cases, including one death, have been confirmed.

Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF picks Mnangagwa as leader after 2028
Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party has endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain its leader beyond 2028, as the 84-year-old seeks to extend his time in power

Undead stalk the streets of Mexico City at 19th annual Zombie Walk
The undead stalked the streets of Mexico City on Sunday for the 19th annual Zombie Walk. The gathering has become a tradition in the Mexican capital. It combines horror-inspired costumes and makeup with a family-friendly celebration.

Niger: Fuel shortages leave drivers stranded in Niamey
The cause of the shortages and when supplies will fully return to normal remain unclear, leaving motorists uncertain about when they will be able to fill their tanks without long waits.

Mali's army and rebel opponents guilty of human rights violations, new report finds
Mali's army and its Russian paramilitary allies have killed civilians in violation of international law, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch.  The army's rebel opponents have done the same, the report claims.

Kenya cult deaths: Court set to rule in preacher's murder trial
Mackenzie also faces separate charges of manslaughter and terrorism, which he denies. The verdict is being closely watched by victims’ families seeking justice three years after the discovery.

DR Congo: Ebola outbreak deepens mental health crisis amid stigma and conflict
The World Health Organization has warned that it could surpass the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, which erupted more than a decade ago and killed more than 11,000 people in West Africa.

France: Paris, Lyon and Marseille count the cost after violent protests
Streets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille.

Pope Leo XIV thanks faithful for prayers at first appearance since surgery
Pope Leo XIV thanked the thousands of faithful in the Vatican’s Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalised earlier this week.

Russia: Huge flames and smoke rise over St Petersburg after drone strikes
Huge plumes of black smoke billowed over St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on Sunday, 18 October, as a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities. Russian officials said 126 drones had been intercepted in the surrounding region.

Cameroon's opposition MRC elects its first female president, Tiriane Noah
Cameroon’s main opposition MRC elected a new party president on Saturday, Tiriane Balbine Noah. She replaces Maurice Kamto and becomes the first woman to lead the party.

Smashed storefronts, burned buildings: France wakes up to aftermath of violent protests
France woke up Sunday to devastated streets after clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide as marches against rising costs of living degenerated into "extreme" violence.

Nigeria's Army Chief of Staff visits troops in Borno after deaths of 15 soliders
The Nigerian Army Chief of Staff is visiting troops stationed in the northeast of the country, a few days after jihadists killed fifteen soldiers in the region.

Sudanese gold miners describe deadly airstrike that killed 72
Sudanese miners injured in a deadly airstrike along the border with Egypt last week have been describing how the incident unfolded.

DRC accuses ex-president Kabila of planning 'general attack' on the country
Officials in DR Congo are accusing former president Joseph Kabila of planning a general attack on the country. Kabila on Monday joined forces with the rebel M23 to head a new outfit , taking a more direct role in the insurgency ravaging eastern DRC.

Egypt's President Sisi will step down when term expires in 2030
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he’ll leave office when his term expires in 2030. Making the announcement on Saturday, Sisi described the matter as “completely settled.”

Senegal's Macky Sall withdraws from race for UN top job
Senegal’s former President Macky Sall is pulling out of the race to lead the United Nations. Saturday's announcement comes one day after an informal straw poll by UN Security Council members saw all seven candidates receive at least one veto.

Frontline workers in DRC receive Ervebo vaccine amid growing Ebola outbreak
Frontline workers in DR Congo received the Ervebo vaccine on Friday as the country’s worst ever Ebola outbreak continues to spread. Ervebo is effective against the Zaire strain of Ebola. Authorities hope it will offer some protection against the Bundibugyo strain driving the current outbreak.

All seven candidates to lead UN receive Security Council veto in informal poll
All seven candidates to lead the United Nations received a vote of "discourage," effectively a veto, from a permanent UN Security Council member in the latest informal poll, a diplomat said Friday.

Iran denies being behind Houthi attacks as Aden airport hit
Iran has denied any involvement in an escalation of attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi targets. The international airport in Yemen’s interim capital Aden was struck by two missiles late on Friday, the second such incident in less than two weeks.

Ex-fighters in Ethiopia's Tigray region register for reintegration programme
Hundreds of former fighters in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have been signing up for a government programme to help them return to civilian life.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI formally appoints first woman-led government
Morocco's King Mohammed VI formally appoints the members of his country's new government, led for the first time in its history by a woman prime minister, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri.

Kenya confirms third Ebola case as health officials race to contain outbreak
Kenya has confirmed its third Ebola case, raising concerns over the spread of the deadly virus across East Africa. The Health Ministry says the latest patient is a 65-year-old woman and a close relative of the country’s first two cases. She had been in quarantine since October 6.

DR Congo bans activities of 13 political parties linked to Joseph Kabila as opposition cries repression
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has banned the activities of 13 political parties, including the PPRD of former president Joseph Kabila. Presented as a national security measure, the decision has divided the political class and reignited debate over democratic pluralism in the country.