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PM asks justice secretary to find way to keep PC Harper's killers in jail
Andy Burnham is confident a solution can be found to exclude two of PC Harper's killers from an early release scheme, the BBC understands.

Amber heat health alerts for almost all of England as next heatwave begins
The amber alerts will be in place until Friday evening to cover high and even extreme temperatures expected through this week.

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

At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years
More than 480 people were injured in the quakes, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings.

Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.

Jewish school heads spend more time on security than education, review finds
It's one of the findings from an independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges.

'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

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

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

Swimming lessons 'vital' as schools gap revealed
How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?

The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides
"Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.

Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.

My brother was found dead – but police didn't realise for days that he had been shot
Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years.

'I felt Tourette's would ruin my life, now I teach at Cambridge'
Amanda Cole previously hid her condition but now wants others to "tic freely" without embarrassment.

The Papers: '45m Brits in drought' and a 'Not-so-small boats crisis'
More of the UK is declared to be in drought an a "mega-dinghy" crossing the Channel leads Tuesday's papers.

What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.

Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt
The incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.

Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".

GB's Amy Hunt wins European 100m gold
Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".

Moment Chinese rocket explodes after lift-off
The rocket failed after an in-flight anomaly while carrying a satellite, Chinese state media reported.

Trump Media reports $238m loss as crypto falls
The firm says it will refocus on social media, which includes a plan to sell faster access to Trump's posts.

Vandals target playground before it has even opened
The playground was due to open to the public later this week, the council says.

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Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan
Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike join us at the Edinburgh Fringe

Americanswers...on 5 Live! Will Trump's new challenge to birthright citizenship work?
And Hunter Biden speaks to the BBC about his pardon and Joe Biden’s health

Cult drama directed by Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro
Martin Scorsese's timeless masterpiece, with Robert De Niro’s most iconic performance

Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.

GB's Hunt comes of age with European 100m gold
Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Following Guardiola and captaincy dilemma - Maresca on life at Man City
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca talks about replacing Pep Guardiola, his interest in AI and his captaincy dilemma.

Who could Arsenal sign after missing out on Vinicius Jr?
One big signing missed, but one big signing through the doors - it's been a mixed transfer window for Arsenal.

Forest owner Marinakis sues Palace over gun banner
Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace for a banner unfurled by their fans depicting the Nottingham Forest owner holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.

Forest to host Leeds in EFL Cup - second-round draw in full
Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.

Britain's Hunt sprints to European 100m gold
Great Britain's Amy Hunt wins her first major gold medal with victory in the 100m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Al Jazeera

Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile attacks on al-Makha and Marib
The latest attacks come just a day after Houthi rebels targeted al-Makha and its port, killing seven people.

Somali referee arrives for UEFA Super Cup after World Cup exclusion
Somali referee Omar Artan will make history as the first non-European referee to officiate the UEFA Super Cup.

Family watches helplessly as Colombia quake destroys home
A family documents the moment a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits, and destroys their home.

Trump’s media company reports $238m loss
Trump Media & Technology Group earns less than $2m in Q2.

Huge fire breaks out at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after drone attack
National oil company warns it may halt operations at the country's largest operating refinery if drone attacks continue.

China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after lift-off
China’s Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after lifting off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.

Fire rages after drone strikes Libya’s largest oil refinery
A drone attack ignited gasoline at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, the country's largest operational facility.

Where did all the money go if the US is running out of weapons?
The war on Iran is exposing shortages in US weapons stockpiles, raising questions about years of defence spending.

Colombia’s far-right government recognises Israeli claim over Golan Heights
The South American nation is only the second country to recognise Israel's claims over the illegally annexed territory.

Trump demands compensation from Iran as talks on Strait of Hormuz continue
US president seeks payment for '50 years' of alleged damages after Iran conditions opening of Hormuz on war reparations.

Trump orders fewer childhood vaccinations including splitting up MMR
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations and splitting up MMR.

Soldiers take cover as Colombia quake flattens military barracks
Video shows soldiers running from buildings at a military base in Cali as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake

Turkiye passes law giving thousands of PKK members chance at amnesty
Turkiye passes law setting terms for thousands of PKK members to rejoin society if the group fully disarms.

Seventy years after South Africa’s women’s march, the struggle is not over
Women helped defeat apartheid’s pass laws, but many still face violence, poverty and unemployment.

Can Netanyahu defy Trump on his Gaza peace plan?
Can Netanyahu risk continuing to defy Trump?

Iran war live: Trump claims Hormuz Strait open, seeks Iranian compensation
US President Donald Trump said he will seek compensation from Iran for casualties in the war.

Inside a secret launch site for Ukraine’s deep-strike drones
AJ's Audrey MacAlpine reports from a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine, where soldiers prepare long-range drones.

Moment of terror as powerful earthquake shakes airport in Colombia
Video from Pereira airport in Colombia shows violent shaking during a magnitude 7.4 earthquake

Ceuta mayor calls for migrant detention amid mass influx crisis
Thousands of migrants in Ceuta face dire conditions, sparking political and social tensions in the Spanish territory.

Al Jazeera reporter on the ground as Colombia quake death toll rises
Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia.

Colombia’s Espriella to lead emergency efforts following Bogota earthquake
Colombia’s newly inaugurated president announced to lead emergency rescue efforts in Bogota’s earthquake-struck areas.

Europe braces for another heatwave after record-breaking temperatures
Extreme heat warnings issued in Britain and France with temperatures forecasted to reach mid-30s Celsius this week.

Wildfires burn across Indonesia as officials cite El Nino as a cause
Thousands of firefighters and dozens of helicopters battle growing wildfires across Indonesia.

Turkiye approves pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK fighters
Text envisages a return to civilian life for some of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters who lay down their weapons.

Trump says relationship is good even as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump maintains that his relationship with Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu is still good.

Global Times

China takes 97% of H1 global humanoid robot shipments; supply chains, vast market drive rapid scale-up, intl reach: expert
China's cutting-edge industrial upgrade witnessed two major landmarks on Monday, marking the country's full-fledged global lead in humanoid robotics and ...

Israel's public rejection of US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan lays bare conflicting priorities, widening alliance rift: experts
As the conflict between the US‑Israel and Iran drags on, divisions between the two allies on another Middle Eastern front ...

Australia's defense‑funded report hypes risks to subsea cables to 'serve military goals'
A new report funded by Australia's Department of Defense played up security risks to submarine cables in the Indo Pacific ...

Chinese EVs hit fresh sales highs in western Europe amid EU tariffs
China-made electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 14.2 percent of European market sales in the first five months of 2026 despite ...

This trend is more worthy of attention than Unitree Robotics going public: Global Times editorial

US strength once looked endless – until the day the warehouse says otherwise
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GT Voice: Chinese investment could help Germany stabilize its talent base
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Record-setting Typhoon Dolphin sweeps northward, triggering alerts across eastern and central China, suspension of traffic
After Typhoon Dolphin, one of the most powerful tropical cyclones to hit China this year, made landfall twice in East China's Zhejiang Province on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and strong winds, it weakened into a tropical storm by Monday morning before moving inland.

Typhoon Dolphin to move inland, bringing heavy rain to multiple regions
Hong Kong hits record 36.9 degrees Celsius

Hong Kong hits record 36.9 degrees Celsius
Typhoon Dolphin to move inland, bringing heavy rain to multiple regions

Chinese authority penalizes netizens for fabricating, spreading flood-related rumors
China's cybersecurity authority unveiled cases involving the fabrication and online spread of flood and disaster-related rumors on Monday. The cases included netizens fabricating misinformation using AI to garner attention, even ... Typhoon Dolphin lands in Zhejiang on China's eastern coast Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, made landfall at Yuhuan of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, said the National Meteorological Center ... APEC host city Shenzhen offers glimpse of China's future industries Drones zip across city blocks, delivering meals to doorsteps. On factory floors, humanoid robots are put to the test. Streets buzz with electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence (AI) is woven ...

Typhoon Dolphin lands in Zhejiang on China's eastern coast
Chinese authority penalizes netizens for fabricating, spreading flood-related rumors China's cybersecurity authority unveiled cases involving the fabrication and online spread of flood and disaster-related rumors on Monday. The cases included netizens fabricating misinformation using AI to garner attention, even ... Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, made landfall at Yuhuan of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, said the National Meteorological Center ... APEC host city Shenzhen offers glimpse of China's future industries Drones zip across city blocks, delivering meals to doorsteps. On factory floors, humanoid robots are put to the test. Streets buzz with electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence (AI) is woven ...

APEC host city Shenzhen offers glimpse of China's future industries
Chinese authority penalizes netizens for fabricating, spreading flood-related rumors China's cybersecurity authority unveiled cases involving the fabrication and online spread of flood and disaster-related rumors on Monday. The cases included netizens fabricating misinformation using AI to garner attention, even ... Typhoon Dolphin lands in Zhejiang on China's eastern coast Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, made landfall at Yuhuan of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, said the National Meteorological Center ... Drones zip across city blocks, delivering meals to doorsteps. On factory floors, humanoid robots are put to the test. Streets buzz with electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence (AI) is woven ...

China to accelerate AI, robot use in high-risk coal mines
China's 'Nvidia alternative' Moore Threads posts 147.42% growth in H1 revenue amid GPU sector's expansion

China's 'Nvidia alternative' Moore Threads posts 147.42% growth in H1 revenue amid GPU sector's expansion
China to accelerate AI, robot use in high-risk coal mines

Pony.ai's autonomous-driving distance tops 100m km as China scales up L4 commercialization
Chinese autonomous-driving company Pony.ai said on Monday that its cumulative autonomous-driving distance worldwide has surpassed 100 million kilometers, marking the latest milestone as China's driverless sector moves from technology validation toward mass production and scaled commercial deployment.

China to issue 6b yuan sovereign bonds in Macao for fifth year
China takes 97% of H1 global humanoid robot shipments; supply chains, vast market drive rapid scale-up, intl reach: expert China's cutting-edge industrial upgrade witnessed two major landmarks on Monday, marking the country's full-fledged global lead in humanoid robotics and further solidifying the rise of its "new new three" strategic ... The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government said on Monday that the central government will issue 6 billion yuan ($889.20 million) of sovereign bonds in Macao on August 20. Central China province targets $12b trade with Africa by 2028, focusing on mining and modern agriculture Central China's Hunan Province, a key locality in developing trade ties with African countries, aims to ramp up its foreign trade with Africa to 80 billion yuan ($11.86 billion) by ...

Central China province targets $12b trade with Africa by 2028, focusing on mining and modern agriculture
China takes 97% of H1 global humanoid robot shipments; supply chains, vast market drive rapid scale-up, intl reach: expert China's cutting-edge industrial upgrade witnessed two major landmarks on Monday, marking the country's full-fledged global lead in humanoid robotics and further solidifying the rise of its "new new three" strategic ... China to issue 6b yuan sovereign bonds in Macao for fifth year The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government said on Monday that the central government will issue 6 billion yuan ($889.20 million) of sovereign bonds in Macao on August 20. Central China's Hunan Province, a key locality in developing trade ties with African countries, aims to ramp up its foreign trade with Africa to 80 billion yuan ($11.86 billion) by ...

Awarding ceremony of 5th China-Brazil film festival held in Rio de Janeiro
The 5th China-Brazil film festival held its awarding ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. As part of the events held during the 2026 China-Brazil Cultural Year, the film festival ... Fashion show featuring traditional ethnic costumes held in Sichuan, SW China Models dressed in traditional ethnic costumes walk amid a rice field during a fashion show at Qietuo Village in Yuexi County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, ... 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture kicks off in Chaoyang, China's Liaoning A cooperation agreement on archaeological research into Hongshan culture is signed during the 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture in Chaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 5, 2026. Themed on ...

Fashion show featuring traditional ethnic costumes held in Sichuan, SW China
Awarding ceremony of 5th China-Brazil film festival held in Rio de Janeiro The 5th China-Brazil film festival held its awarding ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. As part of the events held during the 2026 China-Brazil Cultural Year, the film festival ... Models dressed in traditional ethnic costumes walk amid a rice field during a fashion show at Qietuo Village in Yuexi County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, ... 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture kicks off in Chaoyang, China's Liaoning A cooperation agreement on archaeological research into Hongshan culture is signed during the 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture in Chaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 5, 2026. Themed on ...

2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture kicks off in Chaoyang, China's Liaoning
Awarding ceremony of 5th China-Brazil film festival held in Rio de Janeiro The 5th China-Brazil film festival held its awarding ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. As part of the events held during the 2026 China-Brazil Cultural Year, the film festival ... Fashion show featuring traditional ethnic costumes held in Sichuan, SW China Models dressed in traditional ethnic costumes walk amid a rice field during a fashion show at Qietuo Village in Yuexi County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, ... A cooperation agreement on archaeological research into Hongshan culture is signed during the 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture in Chaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 5, 2026. Themed on ...

China's summer movie competition grows fierce
As China's summer movie season enters its final month, a sharp divide is emerging at the box office: A handful of highly anticipated films are drawing strong audience interest, while other titles have opted for release delays or full withdrawals amid fierce market competition.

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

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

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Трамп потребовал от Ирана компенсаций за погибших американцев
И иранских протестующих

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

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

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

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

Верховный суд России снял партию "Яблоко" с участия в выборах
Партия готовилась выступить под лозунгом "За мир и свободу"

В Колумбии произошло землетрясение, погибли десятки человек
Число жертв может вырасти

Журналистку "Вот Так" выдворяют из Франции. В России ей грозит срок
Ирина Ананина живёт во Франции с 2021 года и замужем за французом

В Болгарии произошли взрывы на складе боеприпасов компании EMCO
Она поставляет оружие Украина

Отгрузка зерна на экспорт в порты Одессы в августе снизилась на 84%
Из-за этого на мировых рынках пшеница дорожает

БПЛА атаковали Тюменскую область. По сообщениям, под ударом Тобольск
Под ударом предположительно был завод компании СИБУР

Молдова отозвала посла в Москве для консультаций
После падения дрона на территории Молдовы

ГУР Украины: РФ перевыполняет планы по производству ракет
При этом от производства "Кинжалов" отказались

Казахстан думает об экспорте нефти через Азербайджан
Из-за сбоев в работе КТК

В Екатеринбурге суд дал 13 лет гражданину РФ, жившему в Украине
Его обвинили в госизмене

В РФ издательства приостановили поставку книг на Wildberries
После атак дронов на склады компании

Верховный суд рассматривает иск о снятии "Яблока" с выборов
Его подала партия "Родина"

Российские войска атаковали Сумы и Запорожье авиабомбами
В Полтавской области были атакованы АЗС

Беспилотники атаковали завод в Нижнекамске. Более 10 погибших
Власти Татарстана сообщили о 13 погибших

Трамп рассчитывает, что экономическое давление на Иран принесёт успех
В новом интервью он не грозил ударами

Africanews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nigeria: Mass wedding sees 1,500 couples tie the knot in Kano State
Local officials says the state-sponsored event is a way to help low-income families cover marriage costs.

Sudan's civil war threatens ancient pyramids of Meroë
The more than 200 UNESCO-protected pyramids were built over 2,000 years ago as royal tombs for the rulers of the Kingdom of Kush.

Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso
Founded in 2018 by choreographer Yaya Sanou, this unique Burkinabe contemporary dance troupe relies on "Vibra-Signe," a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing created by the company's founder.

South Africa commemorates 1956 Women's March - but fight for freedom isn't over
South African women willl commemorate the achievements of the 1956 Women's March on Sunday. But they say their fight for freedom is unfinished.

Freed hostages in Nigeria describe their ordeal during captivity
Newly released hostages in Nigeria spoke to the media on Friday, describing their ordeal during months of captivity.

US Senate passes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian energy revenues
US Senators have passed a punishing sanctions package against Russia targeting the country’s energy revenues that are helping to fuel its war against Ukraine.

Ivory Coast celebrates return of sacred 'talking drum' looted by France
Ivory Coast on Friday celebrated the return of a sacred drum looted by French troops in 1916. The homecoming parade through the streets of Abidjan took place on the country’s independence day holiday. The drum then continued on to the village of Adjame, where it was made.

More than 300 children have died from Ebola since start of DRC outbreak
More than 300 children have died from Ebola since the outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to figures cited Friday by United Nations deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq.

Police dismantle major Mediterranean trafficking network, Europol says
An international police operation led by Spanish authorities dismantled a major criminal network involved in trafficking migrants, drugs and weapons across the Western Mediterranean, the European Union police agency Europol and Spain's Civil Guard announced Friday.

Moroccan rights group blames Rabat and Madrid as Ceuta death toll hit 141
A Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives. The NGO is calling for an independent investigation and safer migration pathways.

Cubans forced to adapt to life without electricity as oil blockade drags on
Blackouts are nothing new in Cuba but since US President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade in January, they can last for days. Previously blackouts lasted a few hours and were often scheduled. Now residents have to plan their lives around short and unpredictable bursts of electricity.

Palestinians in Gaza remain wary as Israeli strikes ease
The relentless sound of warplanes, the buzz of drones overhead, and the strikes across the Gaza Strip have subsided over the past few days, leaving Palestinians wary of what could come next.

Kenyan farmers reject cyanide claims after 15 elephants die in Amboseli
Farmers bordering Kenya's Amboseli National Park have denied using cyanide after 15 elephants died from suspected poisoning. Wildlife authorities say preliminary tests detected cyanide, but investigations are continuing to determine its source and concentration.

Tunisia tops Morocco among French travellers despite booking dip
Tunisia has remained the leading Maghreb destination for French travellers this summer, ranking ahead of Morocco in July 2026 bookings despite a slight decline. Morocco, however, posted stronger year-on-year growth, reflecting rising demand for its diverse tourism offerings.

Ghana inflation continues to ease in July as food prices fall
Ghana’s inflation is easing again. Consumer prices rose 4.6% in July, down from 5.3% in June, the first monthly decline since March.

Spanish enclave of Ceuta still reeling from mass influx of migrants
Although most of about 80,000 people who swarmed into the tiny North African territory have gone back, it is estimated that 3,000 to 5,000 remain.

Senegal jails three TikTok influencers over posts criticising president Faye
A Senegalese court has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison for posts that allegedly insulted President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

Lightweight bamboo wheelchairs helping Kenyan children with disabilities
The aim being to ensure that every wheelchair is perfectly fitted to the needs and challenges of each child that requires one.

Meta hit with record $942 million penalty over child safety failures
Meta has been ordered to pay a record $942 million after a US judge ruled the company failed to protect children from harm on its social media platforms.

Ivory Coast cocoa buyout completed, authorities say
Ivory Coast’s cocoa buyout operation has been completed, the country’s Coffee-Cocoa Council said in a statement on Thursday.

Reports that Morocco ready to cooperate on return of minors from Ceuta
Moroccan state media says Rabat will work with the EU to identify the children with a view to “their return to their homeland”.

Ugandan MPs vote to deploy soldiers to Gaza peacekeeping force
Uganda’s Parliament passed a motion on Thursday supporting President Museveni's decision to deploy soldiers to the Gaza Strip.

FIFA chief gets backing from African fooball for his re-election bid
The Confederation of African Football "unanimously reconfirmed" backing for embattled Gianni Infantino, thanking him for supporting the sport on the continent.

DRC: Fear of catching Ebola sees use of hospital health services drop
UNICEF says the use of essential services has dropped by 42 per cent in the primary outbreak hotspots in the east of the country.

South African ballet competition inspires a new generation of young dancers
Organizers say the competition continues to broaden access to ballet, helping develop a more diverse generation of performers while raising South Africa's profile on the international stage.

DR Congo's case against Rwanda moves ahead as World Court sets timetable
The International Court of Justice has set the timetable for the Democratic Republic of Congo's case accusing Rwanda of violating international law. Kinshasa must file its arguments by October 2027, with Kigali's response due in December 2028.

Talon returns to frontline politics as Benin's first Senate president
Former Benin president Patrice Talon has been elected the country's first Senate president, months after leaving office. The new upper chamber, created under a constitutional reform, places Talon at the helm of a key institution despite stepping down after two presidential terms.