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Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack
William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo had successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.

Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.

MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI
Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".

Zelensky and Burnham to meet in Downing Street
The prime minister is calling for partners to step up support for Ukraine following Trump's criticism of Zelensky.

Royal Mail losing 400 postal workers a week, says union
The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in, that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.

Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
Davis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.

Cornell bans all fraternity parties over gang sex assault allegations
The school has faced an uproar over how it handled assault allegations brought by a woman known as Jane Doe.

'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris
Student protesters in France have told the BBC's James Waterhouse that they will continue to take action until change has been made. The protests have now entered their fourth week.

Actress Selma Blair faces charges for kicking nurse and officer after plane incident
The Legally Blonde actress faces two counts of assault for allegedly kicking a police officer and a nurse after allegedly attacking attendants on a flight.

Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
Four years after the attacks, Serhii K will appear in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.

Gales and heavy rain to impact UK as yellow wind warning issued
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind in north-west Scotland on Wednesday with 70mph gusts possible, as Ben Rich explains.

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.

What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia.

Is it OK for jobseekers or employers to use AI?
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

Our memorial garden helps us grieve - a cemetery felt too far away
Emma Moore shares how creating a special place at home has helped her family.

The Papers: 'Spy chief's grim warning' and 'tiger victim was child actor'
Wednesday's papers are dominated by coverage of a speech given by the MI5 chief and the death of a man in a tiger enclosure.

Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF
The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.

How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy
The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen.

Robot seized by German police after allegedly groping teenage girl
Police have launched an investigation on suspicion of sexual harassment after the robot's owner, 16, and his companion are said to have streamed the incident.

Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity'
The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.

Football regulator says he would quit over any political interference in Man City case
The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.

Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failings
The bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks, the Treasury said.

Martinez issues scathing attack on Man Utd board - has he made things worse?
Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on Manchester United's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.

Russia did try to interfere with Brexit vote but had little impact, MI5 chief says
It comes after Andy Burnham said Moscow had tried to interfere in the 2016 referendum.

Majority of English football clubs on the edge of financial disaster, report says
English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the majority of clubs living on the edge of financial disaster", a new report says.

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Martinez issues scathing attack on Man Utd board - has he made things worse?
Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on Manchester United's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.

'Unplayable' Stanway a free-scoring warrior for Lionesses
Whatever the game, whatever the result, Georgia Stanway always seems to score for England.

Saka responds to Arteta's challenge with 'huge impact'
Bukayo Saka responds to the challenge set by Mikel Arteta as he comes off the bench to change the game against Lille in the Champions League.

A 'landmark' moment - why has Rwanda been chosen to host F1?
How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.

Al Jazeera

Violence in Pakistan over emergency rule in Imran Khan stronghold
Protesters in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province clashed with police over emergency and governor’s rule.

Jamaica accepts first flight of third-country deportations from US
Opposition leaders in Jamaica question why the deportation deal with the Trump White House has not been made public.

Colombia peace tribunal charges ex-FARC members with anti-Indigenous crimes
The former rebels are accused of abuses such as torture, murder and the displacement of Indigenous communities.

US fines Bank of America $1.2bn for money laundering, sanctions violations
The second-largest US bank faces record penalties for failing to comply with money laundering and sanctions laws.

Namibia battles cattle disease outbreak as EU suspends several meat imports
Foot-and-mouth disease threatens livestock farmers’ livelihoods and disrupts meat supplies as authorities impose curbs.

Israeli attacks kill one in Gaza, wound journalists in occupied West Bank
A year into the ceasefire, nearly two-thirds of Gaza is in Israeli hands and Netanyahu vows control of the West Bank.

How podcasts became political powerhouses
Are podcasts remaking politics or just bypassing scrutiny?

Iran war live: Saudi coalition hits Houthi sites; Aramco office hit in east
A Saudi Aramco building has been hit in Dhahran, following Saudi-led coalition strikes on Houthi 'vital assets' in Yemen

OpenAI engineer charged after listening device found in meeting room
US authorities say a Saudi national was arrested and charged after allegedly planting a concealed surveillance device.

Ex-gang leader gets 40 years to life for rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder
A 30-year hunt for justice ends with the sentencing of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, who has written about Shakur's shooting.

Manchester United’s Martinez blasts board’s lack of investment
Manchester United beaten 2-0 at Atletico Madrid, but defender Lisandro Martinez slams club's failure to invest in team.

Bayern’s Michael Olise sent off for ‘super dumb’ yellows within seconds
Bayern Munich draw 3-3 with Viking in UEFA Champions League, but Michael Olise sees red for two bookings within seconds.

Mauritius imposes curfew after night of unrest over police shooting
Protesters block roads and burn tyres in response to a police shooting of a 27-year-old woman.

Albanian police fire tear gas at protesters as Education Ministry attacked
At least 23 protesters have been arrested in demonstrations in the capital.

Man City vs PSG: Champions League – teams, predictions, line ups
Man City host PSG in their first UCL match since being found guilty of serious Premier League financial breaches.

US trial begins for Rwandan-American accused of role in genocide
Eric Nshimiye, a US citizen, says the evidence against him consists of unreliable eyewitness accounts.

Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 as perfect Champions League start continues
Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka score as Arsenal overcome Lille in UEFA Champions League.

Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of lung
The 71-year-old is recovering in Rome's Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.

Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 as winless run continues
Michael Carrick's Man Utd continue to search for a win as Atletico win 2-0 in UEFA Champions League.

Vatican confirms Pope Leo’s surgery was successful
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a small lung growth went well and as expected

Food shortages in Yemen’s Taiz as Houthi siege hits supplies
Yemeni government forces are encircled by the Houthis in Taiz, where blockades on road routes have worsened shortages.

Surveillance video shows moment ICE vehicle strikes man in Houston
New footage shows the moment 48-year-old Miguel Parra-Hernandez was hit by an ICE officer’s car in Houston, Texas.

Tupac Shakur killer sentenced to 40 years in prison
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison over the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur.

Funeral for Egyptian flight attendant killed in Houthi attack on Riyadh
Funeral for Egyptian flight attendant killed in Houthi attack on Riyadh

Scientists urge tighter AI controls to prevent global cyber risks
Call comes amid polls casting doubts on political leaders' ability to manage AI risks as US midterm elections near.

Global Times

China, EU hybrid auto trade deal secures export growth, fair treatment for Chinese firms: observers
China and the EU held than 30 rounds of intensive consultations on hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) trade, during ...

Global experts hail China's Pinglu Canal, praise remarkable engineering, ecological achievements
The newly opened Pinglu Canal in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has become a focal point of discussion for ...

Philippine VP defends herself, saying Marcos' attacks threaten national security, ties with China
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said on Monday that recent remarks by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr pose threats to the ...

The world's first green ammonia ship-to-ship bunkering completed in China's Zhoushan
The world's first commercial ship-to-ship bunkering of green ammonia at an anchorage has been completed in Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang ...

The 'developed country' label is actually a trap: Global Times editorial

Will the Pinglu Canal widen ASEAN's trade deficit with China?: Global Times editorial
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GT Voice: What Paris Motor Show signals about China-Europe auto co-op
Global Times

China, South Korea reportedly restart joint patrols in Yellow Sea to curb illegal fishing, signaling improved maritime trust
China and South Korea have reportedly resumed joint patrols in the provisional measures zone in the Yellow Sea after a four-year hiatus, with the move showing improved mutual trust and helping promote legal fishing and maritime cooperation, a Chinese expert said.

Police probes man for doing pull-ups on beam at 1,500-y-o historic Hanging Temple in North China's Shanxi
Chinese courts sentence three Myanmar-based Wei family crime group members to death, demonstrating extraterritorial application of China's criminal law: expert

Chinese courts sentence three Myanmar-based Wei family crime group members to death, demonstrating extraterritorial application of China's criminal law: expert
Police probes man for doing pull-ups on beam at 1,500-y-o historic Hanging Temple in North China's Shanxi

2026 Great Wall International Forum on Counter-terrorism opens with focus on counterterrorism co-op in AI era
Philippine VP defends herself, saying Marcos' attacks threaten national security, ties with China Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said on Monday that recent remarks by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr pose threats to the Philippines' national security, China-Philippines ties, and reginal stability, after Marcos ... The 2026 Great Wall International Forum on Counter-terrorism opened in Beijing on Tuesday, with than 320 delegates from 62 countries and international organizations attending to discuss advancing practical counterterrorism ... Shanghai wins first WIPO 'City of Innovation' award; jury cites strong R&D base, ambitious pledges Shanghai has been named one of the first winners of the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) “City of Innovation” award, alongside Charleroi in Belgium and Liverpool in the UK, according ...

Shanghai wins first WIPO 'City of Innovation' award; jury cites strong R&D base, ambitious pledges
Philippine VP defends herself, saying Marcos' attacks threaten national security, ties with China Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said on Monday that recent remarks by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr pose threats to the Philippines' national security, China-Philippines ties, and reginal stability, after Marcos ... 2026 Great Wall International Forum on Counter-terrorism opens with focus on counterterrorism co-op in AI era The 2026 Great Wall International Forum on Counter-terrorism opened in Beijing on Tuesday, with than 320 delegates from 62 countries and international organizations attending to discuss advancing practical counterterrorism ... Shanghai has been named one of the first winners of the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) “City of Innovation” award, alongside Charleroi in Belgium and Liverpool in the UK, according ...

Visa gets PBC approval to prepare for bankcard clearing in China
China facilitates compliant aviation exports, tightens risk controls

China facilitates compliant aviation exports, tightens risk controls
Visa gets PBC approval to prepare for bankcard clearing in China

Chinese automakers accelerate push into Canada, creating new opportunities for win-win cooperation
“Geely E5 spotted in Edmonton [a city in Canada] today!” a netizen posted in a Facebook group dedicated to discussions about Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada in late September, sharing several close-up photos of the car.

140th Canton Fair set to open with spotlight on advanced manufacturing, including robots
The 140th China Import and Export Fair, internationally known as Canton Fair, will open on Thursday in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, marking the fair's 70th anniversary. Chinese luxury vehicle Maextro V800 unveils brake‐pedal findings amid safety concerns Maxtor, a high‑end luxury vehicle brand, released third‑party lab results on Tuesday showing its V800 brake pedal meets industry standards with no cracks or damage found on tested samples, pushing ... Apple's iPhone Duo exclusively assembled in C. China's Henan: report; expert says supply chain strengths highlighted Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is being exclusively assembled at Foxconn's factories in China, according to media report on Monday, as the US tech giant prepares to open ...

Chinese luxury vehicle Maextro V800 unveils brake‐pedal findings amid safety concerns
140th Canton Fair set to open with spotlight on advanced manufacturing, including robots The 140th China Import and Export Fair, internationally known as Canton Fair, will open on Thursday in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, marking the fair's 70th anniversary. Maxtor, a high‑end luxury vehicle brand, released third‑party lab results on Tuesday showing its V800 brake pedal meets industry standards with no cracks or damage found on tested samples, pushing ... Apple's iPhone Duo exclusively assembled in C. China's Henan: report; expert says supply chain strengths highlighted Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is being exclusively assembled at Foxconn's factories in China, according to media report on Monday, as the US tech giant prepares to open ...

Apple's iPhone Duo exclusively assembled in C. China's Henan: report; expert says supply chain strengths highlighted
140th Canton Fair set to open with spotlight on advanced manufacturing, including robots The 140th China Import and Export Fair, internationally known as Canton Fair, will open on Thursday in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, marking the fair's 70th anniversary. Chinese luxury vehicle Maextro V800 unveils brake‐pedal findings amid safety concerns Maxtor, a high‑end luxury vehicle brand, released third‑party lab results on Tuesday showing its V800 brake pedal meets industry standards with no cracks or damage found on tested samples, pushing ... Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is being exclusively assembled at Foxconn's factories in China, according to media report on Monday, as the US tech giant prepares to open ...

AI points to the future of Earth's civilization: Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin
Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin said artificial intelligence (AI) may carry Earth's civilization beyond humanity, even if that future does not belong to humans, as he marked 20 years ... Zheng Qinwen withdraws from Wuhan Open with shoulder injury after historic China Open triumph Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the 2026 Wuhan Open due to a right shoulder injury, the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Monday, just a day after ... Zheng Qinwen's historic China Open triumph ignites a social media frenzy and commercial boom Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen defeated Russia's Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday to become the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title, a historic victory ...

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from Wuhan Open with shoulder injury after historic China Open triumph
AI points to the future of Earth's civilization: Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin said artificial intelligence (AI) may carry Earth's civilization beyond humanity, even if that future does not belong to humans, as he marked 20 years ... Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the 2026 Wuhan Open due to a right shoulder injury, the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Monday, just a day after ... Zheng Qinwen's historic China Open triumph ignites a social media frenzy and commercial boom Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen defeated Russia's Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday to become the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title, a historic victory ...

Zheng Qinwen's historic China Open triumph ignites a social media frenzy and commercial boom
AI points to the future of Earth's civilization: Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin said artificial intelligence (AI) may carry Earth's civilization beyond humanity, even if that future does not belong to humans, as he marked 20 years ... Zheng Qinwen withdraws from Wuhan Open with shoulder injury after historic China Open triumph Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the 2026 Wuhan Open due to a right shoulder injury, the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Monday, just a day after ... Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen defeated Russia's Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday to become the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title, a historic victory ...

As humanoid robots grow more capable, what sets human performers apart?
Recently, humanoid robots rolled across the stage, flipping long flowing sleeves into the air alongside Chinese street dancers against the background of an ink-wash landscape of mountains and rivers. The performance came during the finale of America's Got Talent, during which Chengdu-based Dance Home became the first Chinese ...

Chinese platforms remove viral AI videos pairing Monkey King and Lin Daiyu
British Council apologizes, adds free IELTS sessions for Chinese candidates affected by test cancellations

British Council apologizes, adds free IELTS sessions for Chinese candidates affected by test cancellations
Chinese platforms remove viral AI videos pairing Monkey King and Lin Daiyu

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Папа римский перенес операцию по удалению уплотнения в легком
Процедура, как отмечается, прошла успешно

Историка Дмитриева вернули в колонию без установленного диагноза
Об этом сообщил проект "За права человека"

Против ряда сотрудников штаба Надеждина возбудили уголовное дело
Об этом сообщил проект "Слово защите"

Двум жителям Кузбасса назначили сроки по делу о диверсии на ж/д
Оба на момент событий были несовершеннолетними

Трамп подтвердил, что США всё еще делятся с Киевом разведданными
Сомнения возникли после удара по Киеву баллистическими ракетами

В России заподозрили в шпионаже журналиста из Японии. Он арестован
Журналиста задержали на Сахалине и доставили в Москву

Талибы остановили радиовещание Би-би-си по всему Афганистану
Корпорацию обвинили в "неоднократных нарушениях"

Глава британской MI5: Россия остается агрессором номер один
Кен Маккаллум сказал об этом в ходе ежегодного выступления по оценке угроз

"Чёрные русы" взяли ответственность за инцидент на границе Латвии
Эксперты подозревают, что за группировкой стоят российские и белорусские спецслужбы

Парламент Венгрии отменил запрет на "пропаганду ЛГБТ"
Поправки внесены в закон о защите детей

Жителя Хабаровска задержали по делу о госизмене и поджоге военкомата
О поджоге ранее не сообщалось

МВФ ухудшил прогноз роста экономики России на 2026 и 2027 годы
При этом прогноз роста мировой экономики на 2026 год улучшен

Евросоюз готовит 23-й пакет санкций против России
Новые ограничения должны сократить доходы Москвы от продажи нефти

СМИ сообщили подробности о новой мирной инициативе США
Соглашение, разрешающее экспорт российского дизельного топлива, является стимулом для того, чтобы Россия вернулась за стол переговоров. Об этом, утверждает Reuters со ссылкой на источники, заявили в ходе переговоров в Майами с представителями Украины и ЕС посланники президента США Уиткофф и Кушнер.

Суд в России заочно приговорил Майкла Наки к пяти годам колонии
Всего ему назначили 14 лет по двум делам

У побережья Болгарии атаковали ещё два судна, одно затонуло
Премьер Болгарии вызывает посла РФ

Трамп пояснил слова о согласии РФ и Украины на перемирие в энергетике
По его словам, они согласились, потому что он так сказал

Франция задержала в Индийском океане танкер "теневого флота" России
Его подозревают в незаконной перевозке топлива

В Пензе блогера приговорили к двум годам принудительных работ по делу о видеоролике об облавах для отправки на войну
ФСБ усмотрела в видео призыв к насилию против сотрудников военкоматов.

Собянин заявил о десятках сбитых БПЛА, "летевших на Москву"
Беспилотники атаковали Ставрополье

Africanews

Spain seeks ‘good neighbourly relations’ with Morocco as migration crisis shadows royal visit
Spain’s King Felipe VI has called for “good neighbourly relations” with Morocco during a landmark visit to Ceuta, as tensions over migration continue to test relations between the two neighbours and highlight the human cost of Europe’s borders

Formula One to return to Africa in 'early 2030s' in Rwanda
Formula One on Tuesday announced its upcoming return to Africa with a Grand Prix in Rwanda expected in the early 2030s, a first since 1993.

Environmentalists protest at African Energy Week in Cape Town
Climate activists on Tuesday picketed outside the African Energy Week conference, in the South African city of Cape Town, calling for an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent.

Africa records world's fastest gains in disaster resilience - new study
Africa has recorded the world's fastest improvements in disaster resilience, a new major global study has revealed.

Severe environmental incident declared in Niger after oil blowout
Niger authorities said Monday that a huge blowout of oil and gas in the country's eastern desert last month has caused an environmental incident of "exceptional severity".

Ceuta crowds affirm Spanish identity during royal visit
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia received a rapturous welcome in Ceuta on Tuesday, 13 October, as they began their first visit to the Spanish North African territory since 2007.

Mauritius, Seychelles among most capitalist nations in Africa according to new index
Mauritius, Seychelles and Botswana are the most capitalist countries in Africa, according to the Global Capitalism Index, a new ranking published by researchers affiliated with the University of Virginia.

Kazakhstan’s first Open Asian Falconry Cup showcases ancient hunting heritage
Kazakhstan hosted its first Open Asian Falconry Cup on 9 and 10 October in Bozanbay, a village in the country's east, bringing together 176 falconers from 10 countries.

Morocco's PAM party forms governing coalition with three other parties
Moroccan Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, the leader of the Authenticity and Modernity Party, announced on Monday the formation of a coalition with the Istiqlal Party, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces and the Party of Progress and Socialism.

Pix of the Day, 13 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 13 October, 2026 - Across the world

African debt crisis deepens ahead of IMF economic outlook report
As the International Monetary Fund prepares to release its flagship World Economic Outlook in Bangkok on Tuesday, the headline message is one of stability. But behind the forecasts, a fierce debate is unfolding over Africa’s debt burden, austerity measures and the rising cost for ordinary citizens.

Sudan army chief al-Burhan orders probe into airstrike that killed 72
Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Monday ordered a probe into an airstrike that killed 72 people near the Egyptian border. Rights group Emergency Lawyers accused Egypt of carrying out the strike.

Foot-and-mouth disease spreads to Namibia’s Zambezi Region
Namibia's foot-and-mouth outbreak has spread to a second region, the country's Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed. First detected in the southern Kharas region, the disease has now been found in Zambezi.

Russia pounds Kharkiv and Lviv region with missiles and drones, killing three civilians
At least three people were killed and 37 injured in Kharkiv as Russia launched repeated aerial attacks on the north-eastern Ukrainian city on Monday and overnight. Strikes also caused damage near Lviv, in western Ukraine.

Life returns to Mekelle after Ethiopian forces retake Tigray capital
Residents of Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, say life is returning to normal after federal forces retook control of the city, which has been seized by Tigray rebels.

Ethiopian Airlines flight denied landing in Israel over Indonesian pilot
An Ethiopian Airlines flight bound for Tel Aviv was forced to turn around mid-air because one of its pilots was Indonesian, Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 reported on Monday.

Pakistan: Passenger train derailment kills at least five, injures more than 30
At least five people were killed and more than 30 injured when the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan, Pakistan, early on Tuesday, 13 October. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the accident.

Somali-born Sagal Abdi-Wali sworn in as London's newest MP
Somali-born Sagal Abdi-Wali has been sworn in as MP for Holborn and St Pancras in the British House of Commons. Abdi-Wali won last week's by-election for the central London constituency with 45 percent of the vote, beating Green Party leader Zack Polanski who secured about 33 percent.

Ceuta awaits King Felipe after summer migration crisis
Ceuta braces for a symbolic royal visit by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia after a mass migration crisis strained the enclave’s social cohesion.

Belgium: 9 minors arrested as clashes erupt near Brussels-Midi
Clashes near Brussels-Midi station leave around ten arrested, including nine minors, as student and anti-austerity protests continue in Belgium.

Former DRC president Kabila to lead new group replacing AFC/M23
Congo's former president, Joseph Kabila, is taking the helm of a new political-military platform: the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, or FRN. Announced on Monday in Goma, eastern DRC, the coalition brings together key figures from the AFC/M23 anti-government forces.

Dangote's Nigerian oil refinery extends IPO by 2 weeks
Aliko Dangote's Nigerian oil refinery is extending the deadline for its initial public offering in order to broaden participation, its owner said Monday. The IPO, set to be Africa's largest capital market operation, was due to close on Tuesday but it will now be extended for two weeks.

France’s far right leader visits Ceuta amid migration debate
France’s far-right leader Jordan Bardella begins a two-day visit to Spain with a stop in Ceuta, where a mass migrant influx reignited debate over immigration.

South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid corruption probe
South Africa’s suspended deputy police chief, Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned amid corruption allegations and charges involving alleged sexual offenses.

Spain: National Day highlights territorial unity from Barcelona to Ceuta
Spain's National Day on Monday, 12 October, was marked by demonstrations in Barcelona in support of Spanish unity, while far-right leader Santiago Abascal visited Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the North African coast.

Ethiopia: Adwa recaptured amid tensions with Eritrea [Africanews Today]
In northern Ethiopia, federal forces have retaken the town of Adwa, near the Eritrean border, without a fight following the withdrawal of TPLF rebels. The advance comes amid rising tensions with Eritrea, as commercial flights resume between Addis Ababa and Mekelle

Human Rights Watch warns of LGBTQ+ crackdown in Senegal as arrests rise
In a report released Monday, Human Rights Watch warned that the government’s crackdown is fueling stigma, driving people into hiding, and discouraging access to HIV testing and treatment.

Controversial US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial to move forward in Guinea-Bissau
A controversial US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborns was given approval to move forward in Guinea-Bissau last week, despite ethical concerns, according to the Guardian.

Spain clears last major migrant camp in Ceuta ahead of royal visit
Spanish police, backed by soldiers, have cleared the last major migrant encampment in Ceuta, just two days before King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are due to visit the North African territory.

Kenya says no new Ebola cases since first-ever death
Kenyan authorities on Sunday said the country has recorded no new cases of Ebola since a positive patient died on October 5. Tests were conducted on 293 samples, but none came back positive.

Paris’s oldest covered food market gutted by major overnight fire
Fire tore through Paris’s oldest covered food market in the Marais, leaving traders devastated. An investigation is under way and the market may stay shut for months.

Ethiopian govt forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrea border
Ethiopian government forces are advancing in Tigray, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Federal troops and allied militia have entered the strategic town of Adwa, near the Eritrean border, after Tigrayan rebels withdrew, according to residents.

Two Americans win 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for stabilisation models
Americans Robert Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel economics prize Monday for their work on how monetary and fiscal policy can better stabilise disruptive economic fluctuations.

Pix of the Day, 12 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 12 October, 2026 - Across the world

Morocco’s lawyers suspend strike after four months
After more than four months of striking, Morocco’s 19,000 lawyers have resumed work, temporarily suspending their protest against a controversial bill reforming their profession.

Pope Leo XIV to have surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he would undergo surgery "in the coming days" for a lump on his lung. The Vatican said the pontiff's recovery should take about one week.

Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge breaks Melbourne Marathon record
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge set a race record Sunday in winning the Melbourne Marathon. And it could have been a few seconds faster.

Israeli restrictions on foreign flight crew could affect at least 10 African nations
New restrictions imposed by Israel on foreign pilots and cabin crew will impact at least 10 African countries, according to reports.

Fuel shortage persists in Malawi and disrupts daily life
Malawi is once against facing a fuel shortage which is disrupting its daily life. For over a week, motorists across the country have been endlessly searching for fuel as uncertainty remains over potential improvements.

Mozambique sets December deadline to surrender illegal weapons
Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo says authorities will forcibly collect illegally held firearms after December when a police amnesty programme expires.

IMF-World Bank meetings kick off in Thailand with energy shock, AI on agenda
Finance officials from all over the world are meeting in Bangkok this week for the annual gatherings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The US-Iran war's energy shock and artificial intelligence should be on the agenda.

Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding urgent climate action
Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Sunday, 11 October, demanding stronger action on climate change ahead of next month's COP31 summit in Antalya, Turkey.

Houthi rebels claim new strikes on Saudi airports and energy facilities
Major airports in Saudi Arabia were hit by fresh attacks on Sunday, killing one person and injuring 11 others at King Khalid International Airport in the capital Riyadh.

Algeria arrests 61 Moroccan nationals on suspicion of planning 'acts of sabotage'
Algerian authorities said on Sunday that they had arrested 61 Moroccan nationals earlier this month on suspicion of planning "acts of sabotage". The General Directorate of National Security referred to "an international Moroccan criminal network" but did not provide details of the alleged plots.

Flights to Mekelle resume after Ethiopian forces recapture of Tigray capital
Flights between Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, and Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, resumed on Sunday after being suspended for more than two weeks.

Nepal orders evacuations after landslide triggers Budhi Gandaki flash flood
Nepal’s authorities ordered residents along the Budhi Gandaki River to evacuate on Sunday, 11 October, after a sudden flash flood swept away homes and other buildings in the country’s mountainous north-central region.

At least 139 people dead after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
Fifteen children are among the dead, with 82 people, all Ethiopians, having survived while another 84 people are still missing.

Spainish police clear last Ceuta migrant beach camp ahead of king's visit
They put people buses to be taken to reception centres for processing before cleaning crews arrived on the beach.

Eritrea urges United Nations to intervene in standoff with Ethiopia
The neighbours have accused each other of starting a war over Tigray, where Ethiopia says Eritrea is backing rebels.

Denmark tests humanoid robots in supermarkets to help to ease staff workload at night
Denmark’s Salling Group is trialling Hive Robots in stores to handle demanding restocking, freeing staff for customer service while robots work mainly at night.