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MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI
Sir Ken McCallum says more is being done to tackle state threats than since the Cold War - and warns AI could be used to develop drones and potentially bioweapons.

Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman
A health and safety investigation is under way at Yorkshire Wildlife Park following the incident.

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.

Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

What newly released emergency calls tell us about Christa Pike's botched execution
A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.

BA flight forced to turn back over cracked window
British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.

One dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at US amusement park
Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.

Hundreds more prisoners being freed in second phase of early release scheme
The second tranche of prisoners being released includes those serving up to two and a half years.

Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.

Murder investigation launched into deaths of four people in house fire
A man, a woman and two children died after a house fire and two other children are critically ill.

Bulgaria summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack
Eleven crew members are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, local officials say.

RJ Mitte: 'Disabled or not, everyone deserves an opportunity'
The Breaking Bad actor, who died aged 34, spoke to BBC Newsnight in 2015 about working in the film industry.

Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.

I lost my hair to chemo - now my wigs are worn by A-list stars
Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.

Chris Mason: Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.

How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?
The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.

Raye hits back at ticket touts who 'overwhelmed' sign-up for Albert Hall show
The award-winning singer said there were 1.8 million sign-ups for her 5,000-seat Royal Albert Hall show.

Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI
The US firm's boss responds to critics, saying "much of the room wants it to be 2016, but it's not".

Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim
TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.

Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge
A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.

Watch: US man eyes pumpkin world record after fifth contest win
Horticulture teacher Travis Gienger hauled his pumpkin from Minnesota to Half Moon Bay, California where he won the annual event.

Dating app Bumble in $1bn takeover talks, say reports
The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule could be bought by an investment firm.

US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident with flight attendants
The Legally Blonde star is investigated by the FBI following an alleged altercation on a flight from LA to New York.

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How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?
The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.

Hazlewood takes six as Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban.

Rwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993
Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".

Carragher settles tax debt to avoid bankruptcy
Jamie Carragher has settled an unpaid tax bill with His Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

Bethell returns as England call up youngsters Jack and Rew
Jacob Bethell will return for England's white-ball tour of Australia, while there are also first international call-ups for exciting prospects Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack.

Ronaldo scores after match delayed by missile alert
Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Al-Nassr win an AFC Champions League match which is delayed by an hour because of a missile alert in Riyadh.

Boulter beaten by Shnaider in Wuhan
British number one Katie Boulter loses to Diana Shnaider in the Wuhan Open first round.

Al Jazeera

Greta Thunberg says French students are being “robbed” amid nationwide prot
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined demonstrating high school students in France as protests continue to grow.

African Union holds Kigali talks as fighting continues in eastern DRC
Three former African presidents discussed security commitments, refugee protection and regional cooperation.

Australia bowl out South Africa to win first Test in Durban
Hazlewood's 6-49 ⁠⁠helped the visitors clean up the South African batting, securing the win before tea on day five.

Yemeni families’ search for missing loved ones hindered by new fighting
Hundreds of people have gone missing in Yemen, with families not knowing whether they were killed in fighting or detained.

How protests have shaped India: From anti-Hindi agitation to farm laws
Activists challenging India's government over electoral roll controversies have a long legacy of protest to draw on.

India’s $87bn river-linking plan leaves villagers fighting for their homes
Villagers in India say they would rather die than leave their homes as they protest a billion dollar government project

‘My son was killed’: France faces backlash over police firearms bill
As protests nationwide protests rage, activists warn proposed law could lead to more impunity.

Israel’s military raids NGO offices in Ramallah
Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim reports from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank where Israeli forces raided several NGOs.

A look at Qatar’s local, regional and global autism initiatives
In 2025, the Qatar Foundation launched a 10-year autism strategy to provide lifelong support for individuals with autism

Trump Protester punched at Trump rally as they’re mocked by the president
A protester wearing a ‘Release the Epstein files’ shirt was punched by Trump supporters at a Republican rally in Ohio.

Activist Greta Thunberg joins French student protests
Thunberg arrives at Paul Eluard high school in the heart of the movement in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis.

One killed, several injured in Georgia rollercoaster ‘incident’
Six Flags temporarily closes nine similar rollercoasters after a fatal accident at its Georgia amusement park.

Israeli forces raid Palestinian NGOs in occupied West Bank
Snipers deployed outside entrances to the Palestine Medical Complex, Wafa reported.

The monetisation of mental health
The monetisation of mental health

Air France says it will follow Israeli rule barring crew from some nations
Reported restrictions could put airlines that comply with Israel at odds with anti-discrimination laws in their nations.

Dozens of journalists in India detained while covering anti-gov’t protests
Police in India detained at least 35 media workers covering protests in New Delhi over a 48-hour period.

Qatar’s emir says Palestinian cause remains ‘highest priority’
While addressing the Shura Council, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani emphasised the importance of the Palestinian cause.

Former DR Congo President Kabila joins M23 rebels in a new coalition
Alliance raises fears of more fighting and confrontation with President Tshisekedi's government.

The escalation in Yemen is a turning point
The risk of a region-wide war is increasing, but if cooler heads prevail, a peaceful arrangement can still be reached.

Police detain leaders of India’s ‘cockroach’ movement at New Delhi protest
Cockroach Janta Party volunteers detained after entering a popular protest site authorities had declared off-limits.

Ronaldo scores, waves Saudi scarf in Al-Nassr’s win after security delay
Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League game in Riyadh was delayed for one hour due to a security warning amid Houthi attacks.

Mapping Africa’s energy wealth and 560 million who remain without power
Africa is rich in energy, yet hundreds of millions Africans still live without electricity, most of the world's total.

Emir of Qatar reiterates the need for safety and stability in the region
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani addresses the Shura Council and emphasises the need for regional stability and safety.

Palestine weekly: Gaza marks year of ‘ceasefire’ with more Israeli killing
A year after Gaza's ceasefire, Israeli attacks persist as settler violence disrupts West Bank's oil harvest.

Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, PM says
Two ships were hit in the attack, including the Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3, which sustained damage.

Global Times

Xi calls for decisive progress in Healthy China advancement
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to firmly follow a path with Chinese characteristics in developing the country's ...

China appreciates Indonesian leader's remarks on protecting foreign investment: FM
China appreciates the remarks by Indonesian leader, and the two countries have long leveraged their complementary strengths to deepen mutually ...

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 ...

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 ...

Grand ambitions, petty vision at the Élysée Palace: Global Times editorial

US secures diesel while Europe continues to pay the price of Russian sanctions
Global Times

GT Voice: Here is why China's debt level won't limit macro policy space
Global Times

China unveils railway sci-tech innovation plan for 2026-2030
China, which operates the world's largest high-speed rail network, has issued a railway science and technology innovation plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

China's Inner Mongolia deploys 2,000 personnel to contain wildfire advancing toward the borders with Mongolia border
China's Nebula-2 reusable rocket featuring 'chopstick-style' recovery system advances as key 5-meter-diameter propellant tank rolls off production line

China's Nebula-2 reusable rocket featuring 'chopstick-style' recovery system advances as key 5-meter-diameter propellant tank rolls off production line
China's Inner Mongolia deploys 2,000 personnel to contain wildfire advancing toward the borders with Mongolia border

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 ... Beijing's 12345 hotline offers global lessons in people-centered governance The 2026 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints opened in Beijing on Monday under the annual theme “Digital Intelligence Era and People's City.” International guests were ... Historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change: official Regardless of how the regional situation changes, the historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change, Qiu Xiaoqi, special representative of the Chinese Government on ...

Beijing's 12345 hotline offers global lessons in people-centered governance
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 ... The 2026 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints opened in Beijing on Monday under the annual theme “Digital Intelligence Era and People's City.” International guests were ... Historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change: official Regardless of how the regional situation changes, the historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change, Qiu Xiaoqi, special representative of the Chinese Government on ...

Historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change: official
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 ... Beijing's 12345 hotline offers global lessons in people-centered governance The 2026 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints opened in Beijing on Monday under the annual theme “Digital Intelligence Era and People's City.” International guests were ... Regardless of how the regional situation changes, the historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change, Qiu Xiaoqi, special representative of the Chinese Government on ...

Led by DeepSeek, Chinese AI models take top five positions in global weekly token usage ranking
Rebuilt Huanggang Port, world's largest land crossing complex, opens to boost Shenzhen-Hong Kong connectivity

Rebuilt Huanggang Port, world's largest land crossing complex, opens to boost Shenzhen-Hong Kong connectivity
Led by DeepSeek, Chinese AI models take top five positions in global weekly token usage ranking

IMF edges up 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 pct as Mideast conflict, AI boom split world economy
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday nudged its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent, up 0.1 percentage point from its July projection, as economies lifted by the artificial intelligence investment boom offset those hurt by the Middle East conflict.

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 ... Expanding technology co-op with China benefits S. Korean companies, as SK Group reportedly plans AI research center in Shanghai: experts Expanding technology cooperation with China serves the interests of South Korean companies, as stable China-South Korea relations provide favorable conditions for stronger industrial and supply chain cooperation, industry experts said ... Chinese robot upstart sets goal of selling at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030 Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTECH has set up a joint venture (JV) with a real estate company recently, planning to sell at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030, as the ...

Expanding technology co-op with China benefits S. Korean companies, as SK Group reportedly plans AI research center in Shanghai: experts
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 ... Expanding technology cooperation with China serves the interests of South Korean companies, as stable China-South Korea relations provide favorable conditions for stronger industrial and supply chain cooperation, industry experts said ... Chinese robot upstart sets goal of selling at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030 Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTECH has set up a joint venture (JV) with a real estate company recently, planning to sell at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030, as the ...

Chinese robot upstart sets goal of selling at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030
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 ... Expanding technology co-op with China benefits S. Korean companies, as SK Group reportedly plans AI research center in Shanghai: experts Expanding technology cooperation with China serves the interests of South Korean companies, as stable China-South Korea relations provide favorable conditions for stronger industrial and supply chain cooperation, industry experts said ... Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTECH has set up a joint venture (JV) with a real estate company recently, planning to sell at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030, as the ...

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 ... "Dogs' Day Out" event held during Floriade flower festival in Canberra People take selfies with a dog at "Dogs' Day Out" event during the Floriade flower festival in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 11, 2026. The Floriade flower festival ... China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ...

"Dogs' Day Out" event held during Floriade flower festival in Canberra
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 ... People take selfies with a dog at "Dogs' Day Out" event during the Floriade flower festival in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 11, 2026. The Floriade flower festival ... China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ...

China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels
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 ... "Dogs' Day Out" event held during Floriade flower festival in Canberra People take selfies with a dog at "Dogs' Day Out" event during the Floriade flower festival in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 11, 2026. The Floriade flower festival ... China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ...

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 the 24-year-old became the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title.

British Council apologizes, adds free IELTS sessions for Chinese candidates affected by test cancellations
AI points to the future of Earth's civilization: Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin

AI points to the future of Earth's civilization: Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin
British Council apologizes, adds free IELTS sessions for Chinese candidates affected by test cancellations

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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
Утверждается, что она обсуждалась на встрече в Майами

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

При ударе по Харькову разрушен подъезд, четверо погибших
По Киеву били баллистическими ракетами

В Киеве и Харькове атакованы жилые дома. Есть погибшие
В Киеве дрона попал в 25-этажный жилой дом

В России объявили в розыск экс-главу отдела расследований "Медузы" Ковалёва
В 2024 году Минюст признал Ковалёва "иностранным агентом"

У мэра Новороссийска Андрея Кравченко и его замов прошли обыски
Обыски связаны в том числе с футбольным клубом "Черноморец"

В Азербайджане массовые протесты против запрета хиджабов в школах
Задержаны 37 человек

Во Франции хакеры взломали холодильники в сотнях супермаркетов
Общая сумма ущерба может достичь нескольких миллионов евро

В Украину с оккупированных Россией территорий вернулись ещё 11 детей
Украинские власти утверждают, что на оккупированных территориях на детей оказывалось давление

НАТО представило план ответа в случае нападения России
В него входят удары по Калининградской области и целям возле Петербурга

Кадыров стал "почётным железнодорожником"
Глава Чечни Рамзан Кадыров стал "почётным железнодорожником" – соответствующий знак ему вручил заместитель генерального директора РЖД Иван Колесников на церемонии присвоения железнодорожной станции Грозного имени Ахмата Кадырова – первого пророссийского президента республики. Об очередном награждении руководителя региона сообщило агентство "Чечня Сегодня". Знак вручили с формулировкой "за значительный вклад в развитие и достижение высоких результатов деятельности железнодорожного...

Africanews

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.

Zaporizhzhia airstrikes kill 17 as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas.

Tunisia's Carthage Music Days puts its faith in the local scene
The 11th edition of the festival took place over a week in the capital, Tunis, featuring artists from 15 countries.

Kenyan children learn to play chess on sets made using plastic waste
Community project, Kijiji Solutions, has recycled about 200 kilograms of plastic to produce nearly 2,000 tournament quality sets.

Spain's slow response in Ceuta leaves teen migrants still living on streets
Minors who reach Spain alone fall under its child-protection system, which entitles them to shelter, healthcare, and education.

Egypt and Malaysia discuss political settlement to Middle East conflict
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi was on a two-day state visit to Kuala Lumpur which also focused on bilateral ties.

Unreliable weather creating mental health issues for Kenyan farmers
A Kenyan clinical psychologist is urging policymakers to incorporate mental wellbeing into farmer support programmes.

Kenyan health ministry urges churches to raise awareness about Ebola
This follows the death in Nairobi on Monday of a Kenyan man who had travelled home from DR Congo through Uganda.