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Inside the French drug gangs recruiting children to kill
The BBC enters Marseille's dangerous underworld, where young people are trapped, brutalised and exploited.

Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say
At least six people were killed in the shooting, and three bodies of the suspect's family members were found at their home.

Woman says Al Fayed's brother drugged and sexually abused her at Highland estate
The woman says she was flown to the Fayed family's Balnagown estate, where she was repeatedly assaulted.

Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean
Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast.

Trump says he was 'kidding' about Dana White press secretary offer
The president told the Ultimate Fighting Championship boss to "please take the job" in a Truth Social post on Saturday.

Thick fog disrupts morning travel as yellow weather warnings in effect
Fog is causing disruption on Monday morning amid Met Office yellow weather warnings for many across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week
New petrol or diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and by 2035 all new cars must be zero emission.

Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin
Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.

At least 34 dead after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off Senegal
The Atlantic crossing to Spain's Canary Islands remains dangerous for migrants seeking a better life

A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse
New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.

What's your love language - and does it actually mean anything?
The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it's often still mentioned in modern dating.

The Silicon Valley superstar engulfed by personal scandal
Once lauded as the "Taylor Swift of tech", Huang is mired in scandal after an affair with a suspected Chinese spy.

Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.

What we know so far about the next James Bond film
Josh O'Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in the frame to replace Daniel Craig.

Sports Personality of the Year returns - with five awards decided by public
BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be held on 13 December - and audiences will have more influence than ever over the awards.

Society needs to act to help white working-class pupils, inquiry says
The education secretary says she is backing the inquiry to "get to the heart of the barriers holding children back".

Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes
Footage authenticated by BBC Verify shows damage to the building in the capital's central financial district.

Maya Jama steps down as host of reality TV show Love Island
The presenter tells fans it is "time to throw myself into something new" after recent Celebrity Traitors success.

Government 'looking seriously' at banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay
The culture secretary confirms reports they could be in the list of platforms set to be banned next March.

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Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant star in a 1995 adaptation
Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are thrown into sudden hardship on the death of their father.

Bizarre and thrilling theatre with Carrick's Man Utd future still in limbo
It was a Premier League classic at Old Trafford but what has Manchester United's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa done to Michael Carrick's future?

Khawaja 100% accurate on ball-tampering - Warner
David Warner says he throws his "full support" behind former team-mate Usman Khawaja following his claim that all the Australia players knew about ball-tampering.

England make massive step up in Australia victory
In his latest column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on an impressive win for Steve Borthwick's side against Australia in the Nations Championship.

Sports Personality of the Year returns - with five awards decided by public
BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be held on 13 December - and audiences will have more influence than ever over the awards.

Norris sparkles in Sao Paulo despite firework mishap
Apart from getting too close to a firework, Lando Norris was virtually impeccable during a Sao Paulo Grand Prix that challenged the drivers to their very limits.

Packers & Bengals win in style - NFL week nine
The Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos grind out wins while the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers put on a show as the NFL season reaches the halfway point.

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Usman Khawaja’s ‘Sandpapergate’ claims are ‘accurate’, says David Warner
'We're not here to point fingers and we're not opening old wounds,' Australia's Warner said of himself and Khawaja.

US deports Lebanese consul-general in Detroit over Hezbollah praise
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered Ibrahim Charara, Lebanon’s consul general in Detroit, to leave the country

At least one person killed as Russia and Ukraine trade strikes overnight
Russia's second-largest oil refinery was set on fire by drones, while Russian strikes targeted Ukrainian energy sites.

Iran’s authorities harden domestic security controls amid US strike threats
Iran is cracking down on perceived security threats from alleged spies to crowds of youngsters.

The DNA that Unmasked a Killer | True Crime Reports
For 21 years, Leslie Preer’s murder went unsolved. Then new DNA tech led police to a suspect thousands of miles away.

Qatar PM to meet Trump: What’s the latest on US-Iran negotiations?
Iran has put forward a two-day proposal developed with Qatari mediators that Washington is examining.

Trump says his immigration policy ‘too tough’ for voters
Trump concedes some voters were unhappy with his administration's controversial deportation drive.

US top Democrat backs impeachment of Pete Hegseth
‘Hegseth has got to go’.

Trump ‘only kidding’ about Dana White press secretary role
Donald Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ about appointing UFC CEO Dana White as the White House press secretary.

MotoGP: Bezzecchi denies Marquez world title as motorsport returns to Qatar
Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi wins Qatar Grand Prix as Ducati's Marc Marquez finishes second.

Which countries and industries emit the most greenhouse gases?
The US has emitted the most CO2 in history; China is now the biggest emitter. Here’s who is driving global emissions.

Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina seeks passport in sign of Bangladesh return plan
Hasina, who has been living in India for two years, has promised to return to Bangladesh in December.

Who are the seafarers caught in the US-Israeli war on Iran?
International Maritime Organization records at least 25 deaths since the conflict started on February 28.

Poland mass shooting assailant dies in hospital, police say
Suspect shot by police and arrested minutes ‌after gunfire opened on people in central Krakow.

Why we disrupted Annalena Baerbock’s award speech
The former German foreign minister is no proponent of peace and justice. No award can wipe out her disastrous record.

What is next for Israel?
The message of the vote is that the violent Israeli policies within occupied territory and the region will continue.

How Israel’s separation wall compares with the Berlin Wall
How Israel's wall, checkpoints and permits divide Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and cut farmers off from land.

Lando Norris wins Sao Palo Grand Prix, but Mercedes seal constructors title
Norris wins from pole position on a rainy Sao Paulo track as Mercedes win team title for the first time since 2021.

Smog blankets New Delhi as Diwali firecrackers worsen air quality
Air quality in Indian capital reaches severe levels, posing heightened health risks for more than 30 million residents.

‘Tents don’t protect us’: Rains flood displaced Palestinians in Gaza
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are vulnerable to flooding as Israel continues to block entry of mobile homes.

Turkiye pushes electrification top of climate agenda as COP31 set to open
Ankara aims to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035.

A joke or test? Why Trump floated UFC’s Dana White as his press secretary
White is a close friend of Trump and has endorsed him for president, but has never held a government position.

Pope tells Argentina’s Milei leaders should know limits of power
Pope Leo XIV urged Argentina to protect democracy during an address alongside President Javier Milei.

New Delhi blanketed in toxic smog after Diwali fireworks
New Delhi woke up to thick smog after Diwali celebrations saw fireworks light up the city overnight.

Asian stock markets climb after earlier tech rout
Markets rebound after tech rout triggered by Democrats' sweeping victory in US midterm elections.

Global Times

China extends suspension of measures on 11 US entities for two months: MOFCOM
China will continue to suspend measures against 11 US entities under its unreliable entity list for two months starting November ...

US media's 'Chinese spy' allegations after Nvidia CEO admits to affair a classic case of 'presumption of guilt': Chinese expert
Following NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's admission of his extramarital affair, some US media outlets have latched onto the episode to ...

China in communication with relevant parties regarding meeting between the Chinese, Russian and US presidents at APEC: FM
China is in communication with relevant parties regarding the meeting between the Chinese, Russian and US presidents, Chinese Foreign Ministry ...

DeepSeek Harness reports over 1.5 million daily active users, focusing on building out ecosystems, expanding user base: expert
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said that its open-source AI agent platform DeepSeek Harness reached 1.54 million daily active users less ...

'US data, computing in China' is more than just a tongue-in-cheek phrase: Global Times editorial

Filipinos lining up for Chinese visas, yet anti-China politicians in Manila pretend to be asleep
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GT Voice: China's cruise takeoff will create wider room for co-op
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Global South delegates seek stronger voice at World Media Summit in Beijing
Senior media professionals from the Global South have called for closer cooperation at the 7th World Media Summit in Beijing to give their countries a stronger voice in global coverage as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the industry. Co-organized by Xinhua News Agency and the Beijing ...

Inner Mongolia International Communication Center uses digital storytelling to boost global visibility
Chinese embassies hit back at 10 countries' interference in case of Joshua Wong

Chinese embassies hit back at 10 countries' interference in case of Joshua Wong
Inner Mongolia International Communication Center uses digital storytelling to boost global visibility

Sri Lankan officials draw on China transport training to propose local traffic fixes
Sri Lankan government workers who have attended a training session in China shared their experience at a Saturday workshop, while applying their newly gained knowledge to solve problems facing Sri ... Fire at apartment building in North China's Shanxi leaves 14 dead A fire at an apartment building in Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi Province, has left 14 people dead, according to the latest update from CCTV News on Monday morning. China opposes joint statement criticizing HKSAR court's Wong Chi-fung sentencing decision: Chinese embassies in Canada, France and Netherlands China strongly opposed a joint statement issued by Canada and several other countries criticizing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) court's sentencing decision in the Wong Chi-fung case, accusing ...

Fire at apartment building in North China's Shanxi leaves 14 dead
Sri Lankan officials draw on China transport training to propose local traffic fixes Sri Lankan government workers who have attended a training session in China shared their experience at a Saturday workshop, while applying their newly gained knowledge to solve problems facing Sri ... A fire at an apartment building in Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi Province, has left 14 people dead, according to the latest update from CCTV News on Monday morning. China opposes joint statement criticizing HKSAR court's Wong Chi-fung sentencing decision: Chinese embassies in Canada, France and Netherlands China strongly opposed a joint statement issued by Canada and several other countries criticizing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) court's sentencing decision in the Wong Chi-fung case, accusing ...

China opposes joint statement criticizing HKSAR court's Wong Chi-fung sentencing decision: Chinese embassies in Canada, France and Netherlands
Sri Lankan officials draw on China transport training to propose local traffic fixes Sri Lankan government workers who have attended a training session in China shared their experience at a Saturday workshop, while applying their newly gained knowledge to solve problems facing Sri ... Fire at apartment building in North China's Shanxi leaves 14 dead A fire at an apartment building in Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi Province, has left 14 people dead, according to the latest update from CCTV News on Monday morning. China strongly opposed a joint statement issued by Canada and several other countries criticizing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) court's sentencing decision in the Wong Chi-fung case, accusing ...

Foreign livestreamers grab spotlight at CIIE, connect global goods to Chinese shoppers
PrimeBOT's 10,000th personal robot rolls off production line as large-scale manufacturing of consumer embodied AI accelerates

PrimeBOT's 10,000th personal robot rolls off production line as large-scale manufacturing of consumer embodied AI accelerates
Foreign livestreamers grab spotlight at CIIE, connect global goods to Chinese shoppers

Chinese automakers in Africa: shaping future of automotive industry
The transition to new energy vehicles (NEVs) offers significant opportunities for Africa, but the continent needs solutions tailored to local conditions that also support broader industrial development, said South African Minister of Public Service and Administration Mzamo Buthelezi during an event held in Johannesburg. The ...

World Media Summit guests visit Alibaba Beijing headquarters
Guests attending the 7th World Media Summit (WMS) visit Alibaba Beijing headquarters, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 8, 2026. Some guests attending the 7th WMS visited Alibaba Beijing headquarters ... China's coal-fired power share falls below 50% for first time, as nation's renewable capacity powers global green transition China's coal-fired power generation reportedly accounted for 49.7 percent of total electricity output in the first half of 2026, dropping below 50 percent for the first time. The China ... Southern travelers head north for snow as China's ice-snow tourism heats up early Since ski resorts in northern China began opening in early November, the country's new ice-snow tourism season has started to gain momentum earlier than usual, according to major online travel ...

China's coal-fired power share falls below 50% for first time, as nation's renewable capacity powers global green transition
World Media Summit guests visit Alibaba Beijing headquarters Guests attending the 7th World Media Summit (WMS) visit Alibaba Beijing headquarters, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 8, 2026. Some guests attending the 7th WMS visited Alibaba Beijing headquarters ... China's coal-fired power generation reportedly accounted for 49.7 percent of total electricity output in the first half of 2026, dropping below 50 percent for the first time. The China ... Southern travelers head north for snow as China's ice-snow tourism heats up early Since ski resorts in northern China began opening in early November, the country's new ice-snow tourism season has started to gain momentum earlier than usual, according to major online travel ...

Southern travelers head north for snow as China's ice-snow tourism heats up early
World Media Summit guests visit Alibaba Beijing headquarters Guests attending the 7th World Media Summit (WMS) visit Alibaba Beijing headquarters, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 8, 2026. Some guests attending the 7th WMS visited Alibaba Beijing headquarters ... China's coal-fired power share falls below 50% for first time, as nation's renewable capacity powers global green transition China's coal-fired power generation reportedly accounted for 49.7 percent of total electricity output in the first half of 2026, dropping below 50 percent for the first time. The China ... Since ski resorts in northern China began opening in early November, the country's new ice-snow tourism season has started to gain momentum earlier than usual, according to major online travel ...

Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors
People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China
Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

Young hands, new ideas reforge Tibetan intangible heritage
Though winter is the off-season for pottery firing, 21-year-old Tsering Lhamo and her co-workers have packed black pottery coffee cups in their workshop, readying their new creations for a livestream sale and nationwide shipping. "Based on experience, all 180 sets of mugs will sell out ...

Guitar Duo by Assad Brothers staged in Beijing
Digital reconstruction reveals face of possible son of China's first emperor

Digital reconstruction reveals face of possible son of China's first emperor
Guitar Duo by Assad Brothers staged in Beijing

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Трамп: после войны Украина будет "немного другой формы"
Президент США считает, что война России против Украины скоро закончится

"Роснефть" снова вводит ограничения на продажу топлива
С 30 октября дроны атаковали четыре НПЗ "Роснефти"

В Дагестане почти 90 населённых пунктов остались без света из-за непогоды
Обновлено. В МЧС заявили, что без света остаются 89 населённых пунктов. В Дагестане 89 населённых пунктов остаются без света из-за непогоды. Проблемы с электроснабжением нередко становятся причиной протестов в республике. По данным МЧС, по состоянию на утро понедельника света нет в девяти муниципальных районах – Буйнакском, Гунибском, Кайтагском, Курахском, Сулейман-Стальском, Табасаранском, Хивском, Хунзахском и Чародинском. К восстановительным работам привлекли 43 электрика и 12 единиц...

Устроивший стрельбу на площади в Кракове скончался в больнице
В результате нападения погибли шесть человек

После атаки беспилотников горит "Киришинефтеоргсинтез"
Это второй по объемам переработки НПЗ в России

В Полтавской области при ударе по Кременчугу ранены не менее 7 человек
В их числе 16-летний подросток

На борту танкера, атакованного дроном, нашли останки шести моряков
Судно попало под атаку БПЛА 15 октября

Спутниковые снимки: нефтяной узел в Самаре значительно пострадал
Он пять раз подвергался ударам украинских дронов

Политзаключённый Азат Мифтахов стал почетным гражданином Сен-Дени
Мифтахов находится в заключении с 2019 года

Украина определила состав делегации для переговоров в Абу-Даби
Трёхсторонняя встреча пройдёт 10-11 ноября

Суд назначил 6 лет заочно врачу-гинекологу за посты о Буче в соцсетях
Она уехала из России

Среди погибших и раненых при стрельбе в Кракове – граждане пяти стран
России, Великобритании, Австрии, Германии и Португалии

Дрон атаковал спасателей, которые разбирают завалы в Камышевахе
Аварийно-спасательные работы в поселке продолжаются седьмые сутки

В Японии произошло землетрясение. Пострадали более 20 человек
Землетрясение магнитудой 5,7 затронуло центральную часть Японии

В Ростовской области БПЛА повредил мост. Оттуда же российские военные атаковали Украину
Обновление: вечером 8 ноября губернатор Юрий Слюсарь сообщил, что в результате дневной воздушной атаки загорелся трансформатор на электроподстанции в Миллеровском районе. Из-за этого обесточены Сулинское, Титовское и Волошинское сельские поселения. Пострадавших также нет. Губернатор Ростовской области Юрий Слюсарь сообщил о повреждении моста через реку Миус в Неклиновском районе в результате воздушной атаки. По данным Генштаба ВСУ, Россия ночью запускала по Украине ракеты и беспилотники в...

На Запорожской АЭС произошел 16-й блэкаут с начала года
Станция осталась без внешнего питания

Более 600 тысяч жителей Днепропетровской области остались без света
За ночь Украину атаковали 164 дрона и три ракеты

Стрельба в Кракове: 6 убитых, 15 раненых. Стали известны подробности
Стрелял 25-летний гражданин Польши, он ранен и задержан

Трамп предложил главе UFC Дейне Уайту пост пресс-секретаря Белого Дома
И попросил привлечь в свою команду ведущих борцов

Президент Израиля поручил Гади Айзенкоту сформировать правительство
Если он не сможет сделать это за 42 дня, мандат перейдёт к Нетаньяху

Africanews

‘We are left with silence’: Egypt’s press freedom under threat
Egypt's latest prosecution of journalists attempts to "silence" the last surviving vestiges of the free press, Lina Attalah, head of preeminent outlet Mada Masr, told AFP days before she faces jail time in court.

Iranian citizens expect Israel’s Iran policy to remain unchanged
Iranians see no prospects of change to Israel's policy over Tehran even under a new Israeli government.

Senegal: Dakar surf school helps young Africans reclaim the waves
On the beaches of Dakar, a surf school is making the waves accessible to local children. Founder Ibra Samb, who learnt to surf on plywood, hopes to inspire a new generation.

'People have spoken': Ramaphosa reacts to outcome of local govt polls
The African National Congress, which has dominated South African politics since the end of apartheid, took 30.76 percent of votes in municipal elections, its worst-ever electoral performance, the electoral commission said Sunday

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Javier Milei for historic visit
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Argentina, on Sunday 8 November, for the first papal visit to the country in nearly 40 years. President Javier Milei welcomed him at Buenos Aires airport, while the city's iconic obelisk was illuminated in his honour.

Egypt train crash: Survivors describe horror after collision kills seven
Seven people were killed and at least 125 others injured when two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, the Chief Prosecutor’s office said in a statement

Netherlands: Sea of red fills Amsterdam streets in Gaza protest
Tens of thousands of people, many dressed in red, marched through Amsterdam in the Netherlands on Sunday 8 November, demanding that the Dutch government take stronger action against Israel over the war in Gaza.

Poland: Kraków mourns six victims as shooting site reopens
Kraków's historic main square in southern Poland reopened to the public on Sunday 8 November, just over 24 hours after a deadly shooting left six people dead and 15 others injured. Residents are lighting candles in memory of the victims, while bullet marks remain visible on café windows.

South Africa's ANC faces coalition talks after local election losses
The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Sunday.

Egypt: 7 dead and dozens injured after two trains collide south of Cairo
Four people are dead and dozens injured after two trains collided south of Cairo on Sunday. Egypt’s railway authority said a train traveling to Giza from Fayoum crashed into the rear of another service heading south from Cairo to Aswan.

Spanish police launch new ID procedure for migrants at temporary camps
Police in the northern Spanish enclave of Ceuta are introducing a new identification process for migrants as authorities move to dismantle a temporary camp.

ANC leads South Africa's local polls but records all-time election low: final results
The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Saturday.

Lagos Street Art Festival brings art out of the gallery to engage with wider public
Artists in Lagos used brushes and spray cans to bring their works to life on Saturday at the second edition of the city’s Street Art Festival. The event is aimed at making art more accessible by taking out of the galleries and into public spaces - engaging with a wider audience.

Divided Israelis agree: Forming next government won't be easy
Across Israel people are divided over President Herzog’s decision to pick Gadi Eisenkot to lead country’s next government. But one thing everyone can agree on is that it forming a new government won't be easy.

Ancient meets modern as art exhibition opens at Egypt's pyramids
The sixth edition of the ‘Forever Is Now’ art exhibition is set against the Pyramids of Giza. The Egyptian landscape and its ancient monuments are more than just a backdrop, they also provide the works’ conceptual anchor, creating a dialogue between past and present.

Egypt reopens embassy in Libya as it seeks to rebuild energy ties with Tripoli
Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty was in Tripoli on Saturday to reopen his country’s embassy. The mission has been closed since 2012, when chaos swept Libya following the ouster of long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Gambia opposition leader Bensouda seeks presidency amid abuse allegations
Supporters of Gambia’s UNITE-led coalition celebrated on Friday as their party leader Talib Ahmed Bensouda filed his candidacy papers for next month’s presidential election. The move comes despite a government report last week accusing the popular former mayor of financial improprieties.

Poland: Footage shows people taking cover as a gunman opens fire in Krakow
Footage shows people fleeing as cars speed away during a deadly shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square, which left six people dead and about 15 injured.

Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructure
Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network.

Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza
Tens of thousands of displaced families in the Gaza Strip spent a sleepless night on Saturday, as heavy rain flooded their fragile tents, and soaked their mattresses and belongings.

Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape' after cancer treatment
Pope Leo XIV declared he was in "fairly good shape" after his cancer treatment, as he kicked off a three-nation South America tour on Friday.

Coalition battles ahead in key South African cities as vote counting wraps up
Partial results for South Africa's local elections point to coalition battles in several major metros, including Johannesburg, Tshwane and eThekwini.

Paraguay's Pedro Alliana sworn in as president after predecessor impeached
Former Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president Friday to serve out the term of his predecessor, Santiago Peña, who was impeached earlier the same day for misconduct in office.

Tanzania opposition hails Tundu Lissu's acquittal on treason charge
Tanzania's main opposition Chadema party celebrated a "victorious day" on Friday, after a court found their leader Tundu Lissu not guilty of treason.

Somalia faces political turmoil after court rejects president's term extension
Somalia's political crisis is deepening, with the opposition accusing the president of sending troops to arrest the Supreme Court's chief justice after the tribunal declared an extension of his term "unlawful".

Morocco marks anniversary of Western Sahara occupation as UN mission ends
The anniversary comes as the decades-old territorial conflict enters a new diplomatic phase, with a U.N. peacekeeping mission winding down after 35 years. Western Sahara is Africa’s longest-running territorial conflict

Kenya: Sentencing of cult leader Mackenzie draws mixed reactions
Some called the prison term of 200 years for Paul Mackenzie fair, while others said it did not go far enough

Switzerland: Giant banner targets Big Tech outside data centre site
Greenpeace activists unfurled a giant 26-by-26-metre banner outside a data centre construction site in Beringen, northeastern Switzerland, on Friday 6 November, protesting against the growing environmental impact of major technology companies.

UN says struggling to help millions fleeing Sudan war find shelter
The United Nations on Friday said about 15.4 million people who have fled conflict in Sudan need emergency shelter and essential household items, but humanitarian organisations are facing funding shortages.

Dakar 2026: China tops medal count as South Africa, Egypt win gold
Egypt ranked fourth with four gold and five medals in total. South Africa has so far scored one gold, three silver and one bronze

Spain: Vintage cars hit the streets of Almería for annual rally
Around 40 vintage and classic cars have taken to the streets of Almería for the 36th edition of an annual rally. From a rare 1905 Vermorel to a DeLorean, the event celebrates more than a century of motoring history.

China and Gabon boost ties during Oligui Nguema's state visit to Beijing
A boost for China-Gabon relations on Friday as President Xi Jinping welcomed his Gabonese counterpart to Beijing at the start of a state visit.

UNICEF: Children at risk of disease and violence from rise in attacks on water systems
Children around the world are at greater risk from disease, malnutrition and violence due to a sharp rise in attacks on water and sanitation systems. Now UNICEF is calling on conflict parties, governments and humanitarian actors to treat those systems as life-saving civilian infrastructure.

Museum focused on Jewish Moroccan heritage opens in Fez
A museum dedicated to Moroccan Jewish culture has officially opened its doors to the public in Fez, a city which was a center of culture, learning and spirituality since the ninth century

First results show South Africa's ANC headed to all-time election low with 32%
Partial results for South Africa's local elections were released on Friday, and showed the ruling African National Congress was headed for its worst-ever election performance with 32% of the votes after 80% had been counted.

Kenyan doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for murder of 191
The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murder of 190 children and one adult. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie and 28 accomplices were convicted last month of inciting his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.

Netherlands: Protesters storm Amsterdam data centre construction site
Protesters broke into a data centre construction site intended for Microsoft in Amsterdam, on 6 November, climbing cranes and unfurling banners denouncing artificial intelligence and the company's alleged involvement in the war in Gaza.

Pix of the Day, 6th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 6th November, 2026 - Across the world

Tanzania opposition leader jailed for four years after treason acquittal
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday for inciting unrest, avoiding the heavier charge of treason that carries the death penalty

UK: Thousands gather as London switches on its Christmas lights
Thousands of people gathered on London's Regent Street on Thursday 5 November as the famous shopping destination welcomed the Christmas season with a spectacular lights switch-on and fireworks display.

Garbage piles up in Guinea's capital after dump closure
Garbage is piling up everywhere in Conakry since the closure of the Guinean capital's largest landfill, following a deadly trash landslide in August. The illegal dumping poses a threat to health.

Guinea-Bissau cancels controversial US-Funded hepatitis B vaccine trial
After weeks of back and forth, Guinea Bissau has cancelled a proposed vaccine trial on newborn babies over mounting criticism that it was unethical and exploitative.

Trump denounces 'crooked' US midterms after Republican debacle
US President Donald Trump on Thursday denounced "crooked" elections after the Democrats' victory in this week's midterms.

Japan: Commuters flock to see two goats grazing at Tokyo station
Two white goats have become unlikely celebrities in central Tokyo after being recruited to clear overgrown vegetation near Yotsuya railway station. Their eco-friendly gardening duties are attracting crowds of delighted onlookers.

Arab parties back Eisenkot as Israel faces coalition deadlock
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government, after the opposition's Gadi Eisenkot secured a commanding number of recommendations to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Russia, Ukraine escalate mutual strikes in Black Sea ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
Russia’s defense ministry on Thursday claimed its forces struck a cargo ship carrying military supplies in the Black Sea just south of Odesa. This follows months of continuous attacks by Ukraine on vessels entering and leaving Russian ports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu awaits verdict in treason trial
After 19 months in detention, Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu will know his fate on Friday in a treason trial that has drawn international criticism and carries a potential death penalty.

Transition to renewable energy key issue at COP 31 talks
UN climate negotiations beginning in Turkey next week will follow marked by a environmental disasters including heatwaves across Europe and catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A key issue at this year’s talks is the implementation of pledges to phase out fossil fuels.

Kenyan cult leader faces death sentence over child murders
Last month, he was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult between January 2021 and September 2023, alongside 28 co-accused. His lawyer said he would appeal.

Paraguay: Thousands protest banking scandal as president faces impeachment
Thousands of Paraguayans have taken to the streets over a banking scandal that has left nearly half the population without access to their savings. Protesters are demanding President Santiago Peña face impeachment despite his offer to resign.