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Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood
Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.

Disorder at balloon release for man who died in A66 car crash 'put lives at risk', MP says
Footage shows cars being set on fire during an event for one of the young men who died in A66 crash.

BBC tracks one week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank
The BBC's Lucy Williamson reports on settler attacks on Palestinians, which have been observed over the last week alone.

Celtic and Rangers ordered to play Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder
Celtic and Rangers are ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder last season.

Watch: Stargazers around the world glimpse 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse
Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky.

Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
Four vehicles run by a charity were set alight in Golders Green, north-west London, causing explosions in March.

NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.

Serial rapist police officer passed vetting despite warnings, BBC reveals
Alan Greer was investigated by police in 2002 and 2005 for making inappropriate phone calls to women, with one case resulting in a formal police caution.

Hundreds of migrants enter UK after 10-day lull
Nearly 500 people crossed the Channel in seven boats on Thursday - the first since 17 August.

What we know after the big Grand Theft Auto 6 preview
The official look at the blockbuster video game leaves fans and critics impressed.

This Indian pilgrim was about to enter Tibet for her dream tour - then her WhatsApp messages stopped
Her family is among hundreds anxiously waiting for news after the deadly flash floods.

What we know about the 33 British nationals missing in Nepal
Among those reported missing after deadly floods are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.

Blocked roads and devastation as BBC drives to site of Nepal floods
South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports as she travels from Kathmandu to Trishuli, passing ambulances and hearses on the way.

Nepal army rescues survivors from hydropower tunnel
Officials say more than 100 people were thought to have been trapped in the tunnel in Rasuwa.

Watch: Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood
BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive Nepal-Tibet flash flood using verified video.

Reading and Leeds Festival unveils major overhaul in bid to shake its under-18 image
BBC Newsbeat has spoken with festival-goers to see whether they feel the changes will attract a wider demographic.

Who is Norway's new King Haakon VIII?
Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.

Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis.

Will fast-tracked Moses Itauma become world champion at 21?
Can heavyweight Moses Itauma become world champion at 21 by beating Filip Hrgovic on Saturday or has the fast-tracked Briton arrived too soon?

18 deaths from battery fires show hidden danger of UK's e-bike boom
Fatalities included people who inhaled toxic fumes from fires or became trapped inside burning homes.

I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction
Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

Weekly quiz: Who is taking over as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter series?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.

Oslo mayor calls off wedding ceremony after death of Norway's king
Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday.

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
Canada has rejected the new name of the lake, which straddles both countries, as their row deepens.

Selena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims
Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.

UK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy lines
The Ministry of Defence is set to trial a UK-made system to allow troops to mount covert operations without aircraft.

Celebrity Hunted showed I can achieve anything after cancer, Amy Dowden says
The Strictly Come Dancing star appeared on the latest series of the Channel 4 challenge show.

Artist defends 'unfinished' Ronnie O'Sullivan mural
The mural on a snooker club wall has gone viral - but artist says "touch-ups" are still needed.

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Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

Has Social Media For Children Just Changed Forever?
Tech giant Meta will pay up to $18billion to settle claims its platforms harm children

Celtic & Rangers to play Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder
Celtic and Rangers are ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder last season.

Callaway drops golf brand over sexist video row
Golf club manufacturer Callaway ends its partnership with content creator Good Good with immediate effect and donates $1m to women's charity after promoting advert that shows a woman being pushed over.

Sunderland and Bournemouth draw AC Milan in Europa League
Sunderland will mark their first European campaign since 1973 with a trip to the San Siro after drawing AC Milan in the Europa League league phase.

'I'd hate to finish career like this' - O'Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan says he does not "want to throw in the towel just yet" after losing 6-3 to Chang Bingyu in the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.

Man Utd agree terms to sign Swedish winger Jusu Bah
Sweden winger Monica Jusu Bah helped BK Hacken win the inaugural Women's Europa Cup last season.

Al Jazeera

UK has billions in contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements
Al Jazeera investigation reveals UK public money flowing to companies linked to Israeli settlements in occupied land.

Europa League draw: Bournemouth, Sunderland get glamour ties with AC Milan
Teams playing in UEFA's Europa League and Conference League find out their opponents as league phase draws made.

Qatar pledges support for efforts to end Libya’s political division
Qatari minister meets army chief amid efforts to bridge longstanding political divisions in Libya.

Dutch court hands life sentence to Rwandan man for genocide role
Eugene N. was convicted for his part in a massacre at a stadium in which 3,000 Tutsis were slaughtered.

US ICE agency to spend $16.7m on electric shock gloves
The much-criticised immigration agency has agreed a contract for 6,000 pairs of gloves that will deliver painful shocks.

Narrow escape for woman as Russian drone hits residential area
Video shows the moment a Russian attack hit a parking lot near Ukraine’s capital.

After six months of war, what have US, Iran gained and lost?
Many of the US president's goals remain unfulfilled, despite claims of victory.

Nepal-Tibet flood: Families of missing people endure agonising wait
Families are waiting for news of their loved ones as rescue teams race to reach survivors of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood

Armed raid on cattle camp kills at least 49 in South Sudan
Thirty-three people were also wounded as gunmen raided village and seasonal cattle camp in northwest of the country.

US Open 2026: All to know about the schedule, top seeds and favourites
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka look to defend their titles as the year's final Grand Slam begins on Sunday.

‘Barrier lake’ triggers fresh floods, halts rescue at Nepal-China border
A lake formed after floods and mudslides on the China-Nepal border burst its banks on Friday, halting rescue operations.

US-Israel war on Iran, six months down the line: In numbers
Al Jazeera tracks six months of the Iran war, from the dead and displaced to the shock delivered to the global economy.

Qatar pushes for united Libya with visit to country’s east
Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has visited eastern Libya for the first time in 14 years.

With Kuwait deal, Pakistan expands defence umbrella across Middle East
From Kuwait to Saudi Arabia, Gulf states are deepening defence ties with Pakistan, but its own gains remain unclear.

PA activists face ‘terror’ charges over Trump golf resort protest: Report
Protesters targeted Trump’s Ayrshire resort with red paint and slogans saying 'Gaza is not 4 sale'.

Why Nepal faces another flood threat from a new lake on China border
Glacier collapse in Nepal triggered flash floods, mudslides and a barrier lake where a landslide dammed the river.

US judge repeats block on Trump’s bid to limit voting by mail
Order comes days before ballots go out for the midterms.

‘Where’s the humanity?’: Imran Khan’s sons fear for jailed ex-Pakistan PM
Sulaiman and Kasim Khan are increasingly worried after hearing their father is 'agitated' and suffering from anxiety.

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League – preview, teams, prediction
Liverpool struggled to 2-2 draw at Newcastle in first league game of season, while Forest lost to Leeds twice this week.

Nepal and China halt rescue efforts as border barrier lake overflows
The death toll from the disaster that struck on Wednesday has already surpassed 470.

Children take cover behind shopping cart during Israeli drone fire
Video shows children in Gaza taking cover behind a shopping cart during a reported gun attack by an Israeli drone.

Norway’s King Harald V dies, succeeded by son
Harald V, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon VIII.

‘Typical Trump, silly joke’: ‘Lake America’ has Canadians laughing
Canadians are reacting to US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’.

Nearly 470 killed in Nepal floods: What we know about rescue efforts
The devastating Bhotekoshi flood struck the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday morning.

Dos Santos and Russell set world records in ‘crazy’ Zurich Diamond League
Dos Santos stormed to victory to set new men's 400m hurdles time, while Russell broke women's 100m hurdles record.

Global Times

Full text of Xi's signed article in Kyrgyz media
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday published a signed article titled "Jointly Opening up New Prospects for the High-Quality Development ...

Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting on Gyirong County mudslide rescue efforts
Xi on Friday chaired a Party leadership meeting to deliberate and make arrangements on rescue and relief efforts after a ...

First professional rescue teams reach the core area of the mudslide disaster in China's Xizang region
The first group of six rescuers from the Xizang fire and rescue corps and 15 rescuers and one search dog ...

CXMT H1 revenue up 873.64% year-on-year; net profit tops 77 billion yuan
The Chinese memory-chip giant CXMT recorded revenue of 150.31 billion yuan ($22.37 billion) in the first half of the year, ...

Huawei 'collecting tuition' from HP carries profound meaning: Global Times editorial

'Chinese hackers' again? Does the US not need evidence?
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Why does US media keep bringing China into the US-Canada trade war?
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China, Nepal experts assess high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal as cause of China's Xizang region mudslide: FM
Experts and relevant official agencies from China and Nepal have conducted preliminary assessments indicating that the mudslide that hit Gyirong county in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region was triggered by the collapse of a high-altitude glacier in Nepal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday.

China requires robotics industry development to suit local conditions and avoid blind rush
All affected residents, tourists evacuated following mudslide in China's Xizang

All affected residents, tourists evacuated following mudslide in China's Xizang
China requires robotics industry development to suit local conditions and avoid blind rush

Shenzhou-23 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities
The Shenzhou-23 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. China's Zhejiang activates highest-level emergency response as Typhoon Saudel approaches East China's Zhejiang Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, at 8 p.m. Thursday as Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, is forecast ... DR Congo health minister hails China as priority health partner China has long supported the development of the health sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and remains an important and priority partner, DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba ...

China's Zhejiang activates highest-level emergency response as Typhoon Saudel approaches
Shenzhou-23 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities The Shenzhou-23 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. East China's Zhejiang Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, at 8 p.m. Thursday as Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, is forecast ... DR Congo health minister hails China as priority health partner China has long supported the development of the health sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and remains an important and priority partner, DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba ...

DR Congo health minister hails China as priority health partner
Shenzhou-23 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities The Shenzhou-23 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. China's Zhejiang activates highest-level emergency response as Typhoon Saudel approaches East China's Zhejiang Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, at 8 p.m. Thursday as Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, is forecast ... China has long supported the development of the health sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and remains an important and priority partner, DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba ...

Chinese listed IC firms post 99% jump in H1 net profits amid robust industry development: NDRC
China welcomes S&P's 'A+' rating, confident in maintaining strong sovereign creditworthiness: Finance Ministry

China welcomes S&P's 'A+' rating, confident in maintaining strong sovereign creditworthiness: Finance Ministry
Chinese listed IC firms post 99% jump in H1 net profits amid robust industry development: NDRC

China rolls out world's highest-capacity circular rail crane in major engineering breakthrough
China on Friday rolled out the world's first 14,000-ton-class circular rail crane, the largest of its kind by lifting capacity, marking a major technological breakthrough in ultra-heavy lifting equipment designed for nuclear power, green marine engineering and large-scale wind power projects.

New growth drivers power China's industrial profit surge
China's burgeoning new growth drivers are fueling a sustained surge in industrial profits, reflecting the country's accelerating shift toward innovation-driven development. 16th China Int'l Digital Publishing Expo held in China's Shandong Visitors interact with a digital screen during the 16th China International Digital Publishing Expo in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 27, 2026. The expo will run ... China's NEV output up 30% in July, penetration rate hits 61% China's production of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) rose 30 percent year-on-year in July to 1.55 million units, with a penetration rate of 61 percent, data from the China Passenger Car Association ...

16th China Int'l Digital Publishing Expo held in China's Shandong
New growth drivers power China's industrial profit surge China's burgeoning new growth drivers are fueling a sustained surge in industrial profits, reflecting the country's accelerating shift toward innovation-driven development. Visitors interact with a digital screen during the 16th China International Digital Publishing Expo in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 27, 2026. The expo will run ... China's NEV output up 30% in July, penetration rate hits 61% China's production of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) rose 30 percent year-on-year in July to 1.55 million units, with a penetration rate of 61 percent, data from the China Passenger Car Association ...

China's NEV output up 30% in July, penetration rate hits 61%
New growth drivers power China's industrial profit surge China's burgeoning new growth drivers are fueling a sustained surge in industrial profits, reflecting the country's accelerating shift toward innovation-driven development. 16th China Int'l Digital Publishing Expo held in China's Shandong Visitors interact with a digital screen during the 16th China International Digital Publishing Expo in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 27, 2026. The expo will run ... China's production of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) rose 30 percent year-on-year in July to 1.55 million units, with a penetration rate of 61 percent, data from the China Passenger Car Association ...

Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old
What did ancient people seal in a bronze pot 2,000 years ago? Chinese archaeologists and scientists have jointly confirmed the liquid residue as grain wine of millet and barley from ... Russian Film Festival lands in five Chinese cities, spotlighting deeper cultural ties The Russian Film Festival opened Thursday evening in five Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. According to the organizers, the lineup features contemporary Russian films, historical dramas, family films and ... Tianjin sets up new rules, complete Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei framework for Great Wall protection North China's Tianjin Municipality has introduced dedicated regulations to strengthen protection of the Great Wall, becoming the latest of the 15 provincial-level regions that are home to the ancient heritage ...

Russian Film Festival lands in five Chinese cities, spotlighting deeper cultural ties
Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old What did ancient people seal in a bronze pot 2,000 years ago? Chinese archaeologists and scientists have jointly confirmed the liquid residue as grain wine of millet and barley from ... The Russian Film Festival opened Thursday evening in five Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. According to the organizers, the lineup features contemporary Russian films, historical dramas, family films and ... Tianjin sets up new rules, complete Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei framework for Great Wall protection North China's Tianjin Municipality has introduced dedicated regulations to strengthen protection of the Great Wall, becoming the latest of the 15 provincial-level regions that are home to the ancient heritage ...

Tianjin sets up new rules, complete Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei framework for Great Wall protection
Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old What did ancient people seal in a bronze pot 2,000 years ago? Chinese archaeologists and scientists have jointly confirmed the liquid residue as grain wine of millet and barley from ... Russian Film Festival lands in five Chinese cities, spotlighting deeper cultural ties The Russian Film Festival opened Thursday evening in five Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. According to the organizers, the lineup features contemporary Russian films, historical dramas, family films and ... North China's Tianjin Municipality has introduced dedicated regulations to strengthen protection of the Great Wall, becoming the latest of the 15 provincial-level regions that are home to the ancient heritage ...

From record-breaking teens to NCAA talent: The young Chinese athletes poised to shape Asia's sports future
With the 2026 Asian Games less than a month away, China is preparing to send a team that could offer an early glimpse of the country's next generation of sports talent. The Games, scheduled for September 19 to October 4 in Japan, come as a testing ground as ...

Rural tourism thrives in Wuyuan County, E China
China-Russia team unearths fortress, rock art and elite tombs in Altai, revealing a stratified nomadic society linked to ancient China

China-Russia team unearths fortress, rock art and elite tombs in Altai, revealing a stratified nomadic society linked to ancient China
Rural tourism thrives in Wuyuan County, E China

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Минюст признал "иноагентом" псковского "яблочника" Константина Горожанко
И ещё трёх человек и два интернет-проекта

Министр: военные РФ уничтожили 90% складов с продуктами в Украине
Дефицит не грозит, но логистика усложнится

Число жертв наводнения в Непале превысило 500
Пропали без вести почти полторы тысячи

Суд в Свердловской области снял "Яблоко" с выборов в Заксобрание
Иск подавала ЛДПР

Суд в Москве заочно приговорил Арестовича к 11 годам колонии
Ему вменили фейки об армии и призывы к терроризму

СМИ сообщают подробности о взрыве, при котором погиб военный РФ
Взрыв произошёл накануне в Петербурге

Трамп предписал именовать озеро Онтарио "озером Америка"
На фоне кризиса в отношениях с Канадой

Сын бывшего вице-премьера Дагестана арестован по делу об убийстве матери
Его отец Гаджи Махачев погиб в 2013 году

У пользователей в России перестала открываться "Википедия"
Возможно, ресурс заблокирован

Украинские беспилотники атаковали НПЗ "Славнефть-ЯНОС" в Ярославле
В Подмосковье после атаки загорелся "Магнит"

Умер король Норвегии Харальд V
Ему было 89 лет

СМИ: бизнесмен Илья Трабер отпущен из СИЗО
Обвинения с него не сняты

Войска РФ ударили по складам "Новой почты" в Киевской области
А также по "Эпицентру" в Запорожье

The Bell и "Вёрстка" получили премию имени Политковской
Премию в 2013 году учредила "Новая газета"

Белгородские власти заявили об ударе дрона по машине "скорой"
В сообщении говорится об атаке в городе Шебекино

Русскоговорящих хакеров заподозрили в обмане ИИ-агента SpaceX
Об этом сообщает Reuters со ссылкой на отчет Gambit Security

Трамп заявил, что Путин "не будет атаковать территорию НАТО"
Об этом глава Белого дома сказал в четверг в беседе с журналистами

Глава дипведомства Ватикана провел встречу с помощником Путина
Встреча прошла в рамках визита Пола Ричарда Галлахера в Москву

В Пензе МВД сообщило о мешающих задерживать "правонарушителей"
Из региона поступали сообщения о насильной отправке мужчин на войну

В Харькове при ударе по торговому центру есть погибший и раненые
Об этом сообщают местные власти

Africanews

Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin marathon
His withdrawal leaves the men's race wide open, while the women's event is set to feature Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, who recently set a new women's marathon world record in London.

Nightlife thrives in deeply religious northern state of Nigeria
Sokoto state is known as the “Seat of the Caliphate” for its role in the birth and propagation of Islam in the region.

UN chief says additional $1.1 billion urgently needed to fight Ebola outbreak
As a fast-growing Ebola outbreak grips the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations is warning of a critical funding gap. Secretary-General António Guterres says another 1.1 billion dollars is urgently needed to contain the crisis.

Libya energy crisis leaves parts of oil-rich country struggling
In Tripoli, shoppers are turning to their mobile phone flashlights as power cuts plunge grocery stores into darkness. Libya is facing its worst crisis in years, with severe fuel shortages disrupting daily life. As summer heat peaks, millions struggle to keep homes, cars and businesses running.

Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants.

U.S. deports dozens to Haiti as migrants arrive in unfamiliar country
It is the second U.S. deportation flight to Haiti since Temporary Protected Status was ended for some 350,000 Haitians living in the United States.

Near-total lunar eclipse as moon passes through Earth's shadow
Residents of Lisbon looked to the skies in the early hours of Friday morning as Portugal experienced a partial lunar eclipse.

Nepal: army rescues hundreds as diaspora mourns lives lost
Nepal’s army rescues hundreds from a flooded hydropower tunnel as more than 1,500 remain missing, while the Nepali diaspora holds vigils in New York.

Algeria declares 3 days of national mourning as wildfire death toll rises to 12
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Thursday declared a three-day national mourning after wildfires in the northeast killed at least 12 people and injured dozens.

DR Congo begins Ebola vaccinations as deadliest outbreak on record spreads
Authorities are therefore using Ervebo under a compassionate-use programme while researchers gather data on whether it can protect against the current strain.

Agriculture: West Africa seeks to speed up the movement of seeds
Ahead of the Kigali forum, more than 200 agricultural sector stakeholders called for easier movement of seeds across West Africa.

Zambian opposition leader Mundubile taken into custody on treason charges
The Zambian opposition leader who was runner-up in this month's disputed presidential election was taken into custody Thursday over treason allegations, police said.

Police in Ceuta clash with anti-migrant protesters as tensions rise
Police in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta clashed with anti-migrant protesters on Thursday, one month after thousands of migrants entered the territory from Morocco.

SA court postpones extradition hearing of UK man charged with murdering family
A court in Johannesburg on Thursday postponed the extradition hearing of British man of Zimbabwean heritage wanted in the UK for the murders of his wife and two daughters.

Hundreds gather in Oslo to support Norway’s King Harald V
Hundreds gather outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V’s worsening health.

Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing
Communities along Nepal’s Trishuli River face catastrophic damage, hundreds missing and destroyed bridges as helicopters race to evacuate the injured.

Most Tunisian regions on high alert amid second extreme heatwave
Temperatures have soared to 49 degrees Celsius across parts of the country, as the heat coincides with power cuts and water scarcity.

China: Video shows mudslide surging through Gyirong port
A flash flood swept through China’s Gyirong port on 26 August after a major disaster struck nearby Nepal. Footage shows mud and debris engulfing the border trade hub.

Former Bosnian Serb Ratko Mladic convicted of genocide dies aged 84
Mladic oversaw the killing of some 8,000 Muslim men and boys in a UN-designated “safe area” in Srebenica in 1995.

Qatar’s foreign minister visits Tehran as efforts to ease Iran-U.S. crisis continue
The visit came after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization reported that an oil tanker had been hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

Senegal ruling party Pastef presses government over 2027 local elections
Senegal is heading toward a crucial political test, with local elections expected in January 2027.

Opposition urges African Union to intervene in Zambia's disputed election
They say the 1 September inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema will render scrutiny of the disputed vote “moot”.

South Africa: Family murder suspect Ndodana Tshuma remanded until September
The case will now return to court as South African authorities continue the process that could determine whether Tshuma is extradited to Britain to face the allegations there.

Panama Canal cuts ship traffic as El Niño threatens water supplies
The Panama Canal is set to reduce daily ship transits in September, as an unusually early dry season and lower rainfall linked to El Niño threaten water supplies.

Rescuers search for survivors follow catastrophic flash floods in Nepal
More than 1,000 people are still missing after a wall of ice, mud, and rock collapsed, sweeping through the region.

Tanzania’s political crisis deepens after VP resignation
Tanzania’s governing party expelled the vice president who resigned this week, in an act of retaliation that will further test the credentials of the East African nation as a place of relative peace and stability.

Russia’s overnight drone barrage ignites fires across Ukrainian cities
Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy and Odesa regions overnight on 27 August. At least one person was killed and seven injured, according to regional authorities.

Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne with record exhibitors and visitors
Gamescom 2026 has opened in Cologne, bringing together developers, industry professionals and gamers for the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to computer and video games.

An endangered frog living in the middle of South Africa's Cape Town
The micro frog - or Microbatrachella capensis - is barely the size of an adult thumbnail and lives in a wetland in the middle of a horse racing track.

Death toll from Algeria wildfires rises to 12, dozens injured
Wildfires are tearing through northeastern Algeria, killing 12 people and injuring dozens.

Nepal flash flood: dramatic footage shows Rasuwa valley engulfed
Dramatic footage shows a flash flood tearing through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, killing 157 people and leaving hundreds missing.

ICC Chief Tomoko Akane vows to defend court after U.S. sanctions
Akane said she had no reason to be targeted and urged Japan, a U.S. ally and ICC member, to press Washington not to escalate the measures.

Fear and mistrust among communities undermine Ebola response efforts
Ebola is spreading in eastern DR Congo and fear and mistrust are putting response efforts at risk. Health workers say better coordination, stronger communication, and local leaders are at the heart of the response.

Ugandan forces showcase skills at military competition amid Gaza deployment row
Teams from across Uganda’s Defense Forces showcased their skills this week at the 2026 edition of the Interforces Drill Competition. The event comes amid controversy over the deployment of soldiers to the Gaza Strip, as part of the International Stabilisation Force.

Nigerian armed groups raise nearly $6 Million in ransoms, study finds
Security is expected to be a major issue in Nigeria's January elections, when President Bola Tinubu will seek a second term.

Ecowas : will the ECO finally become a reality in 2027? [Business Africa]
After more than two decades of delays, ECOWAS is once again promising to launch the single currency.

WHO confirms Uganda Ebola-free, as virus continues to spread in DRC
The World Health Organization has confirmed the end of Uganda’s Ebola outbreak, but the virus continues to spread in the DRC at a rate alarming health officials.

China tells citizens to leave Taiwan-allied Eswatini
China has told its citizens to immediately leave Eswatini, citing security risks in the African nation that is one of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies.

District official charged with homicide over ferry disaster that killed 97 people
Zimbabwe police said Wednesday they had arrested a district official on criminal charges of culpable homicide after the sinking of a government-run ferry that claimed at least 97 lives.

Senegalese company produces first Africa-made treatment for sickle cell disease
Africa accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cases of the inherited red blood cell disorder but has relied on expensive imported medication.

Tunisian coastal town mourn death of residents who drowned at sea
Funerals have taken place for 8 of the 15 migrants who drowned after the boat they were in sank in the Meditteranean.

Kenyan farmers use fertiliser made by bugs to reverse soil degradation
Redworms and black soldier fly larvae are turning organic waste into compost that is better for the soil and improves productivity.

Uganda President’s son Muhoozi announces 2031 presidential bid
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced plans to run for president in 2031, signalling a possible bid to succeed his father, President Yoweri Museveni.

Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns
Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned, saying he wants to respect President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s wishes.

‘It’s the people who suffer’: Cubans decry US embargo extension
Cubans struggling with blackouts, fuel shortages and soaring prices voiced frustration after the United States extended its decades-old trade embargo on the island for another year.

China's President Xi to hold talks with Egyptian counterpart in Cairo
The two are expected to exchange views on bilateral ties and ⁠international ​and regional issues of ​common concern.

Kenyan mothers die by the hundreds in childbirth as health care remains weak
Kilifi County in Kenya saw 532 mothers die for every 100,000 live births while the national average was 355 deaths, according to the latest government data in 2022.

Iran, Oman agree temporary Strait of Hormuz corridor
Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial vessels to transit the strategic waterway, as Tehran dismissed U.S. claims that mines had been cleared and warned that the strait could remain closed unless its conditions are met.

Police race to respond after gangs storm Kenscoff, kidnapping dozens
Police in Haiti are scrambling to respond after armed men attacked Kenscoff, a once-peaceful community near Port-au-Prince. At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped in one of the country’s largest mass abductions in years.

Atlantic storm Dolly not Linked to Dolly Parton's death
The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but the timing is pure coincidence and has no connection to Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday.