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Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM says he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado returns after months in exile
Machado had left the country just a month before the US government seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedy
Leanne Gregory, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died trying to save her sons swept out to sea.

Carrick future under major threat - can he survive?
Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United manager is under major threat following the home loss to Bournemouth on Sunday.

Board of Deputies of British Jews declares Greens to be racist party
The Jewish body's vote comes in response to the Green Party passing a "Zionism is racism" policy motion.

Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists
The chart is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?

Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections
Serbia is heading to the polls as a student movement attempts to oust longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vučić.

Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation
He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.

Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claims
Sources close to the duchess said she warned her father last year that he would never meet his grandchildren.

Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion
The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future
The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?

Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.

Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'
The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.

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Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.

The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster
George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.

Murder probe after man dies in 'targeted' attack
Police say the 38-year-old man was attacked by a group of people armed with weapons in Leeds.

Four-year-old girl dies after fall from tower block
Paramedics gave first aid at the scene on Saturday morningb ut the child later died, police say.

From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa
For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.

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Carrick future under major threat - can he survive?
Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United manager is under major threat following the home loss to Bournemouth on Sunday.

Fernandes left on bench for Man Utd defeat - a failed gamble?
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is left on the bench for Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick.

England lose to Pakistan after improbable last-wicket stand
England somehow lose another one-day international from a seemingly unbeatable position thanks to an improbable last-wicket stand by Pakistan in Lahore.

Al Jazeera

US and Israel elections: New leaders, same policies?
Israeli governments change. US presidents come and go. But settlement expansion on occupied Palestinian land continues.

Can protests in Europe bring about change?
People have been taking to the streets to demand action.

AI’s ‘opportunity divide’ could deepen global inequality, UN official warns
The deputy secretary-general of UN's ICT agency says unequal access to AI means poorer nations may be left behind.

Jerusalem Daily: Israel expels thousands from Hebron
Jerusalem Daily: Israel expels thousands from Hebron

Trump’s tariff pause angers some US ranchers, boosts Brazilian beef imports
Just as American cattle went to market, Trump's action added unease to an industry already facing uncertainty.

Israel’s ‘Generation Right’ could shape Netanyahu’s future
The global trend may show young people leaning politically to the left, but in Israel… they’re leaning to the right.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: La Liga El Clasico
Follow updates from El Clasico at Camp Nou, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.

Jordanians mourn victims of deadly church attack
Jordanians mourn victims of deadly church attack

Israeli soldiers beat elderly Palestinian in Hebron
Israeli soldiers beat and injured Hijazi Shawer, a 70-year-old Palestinian shopkeeper and community leader.

Seven killed in Gaza as Israel targets university campus and other sites
Israeli air strike kills three security guards in one of two attacks on the Islamic University in Gaza City.

UN official warns AI could ‘deepen’ global inequality
UN official warns AI could ‘deepen’ global inequality

Thousands mourn victims of deadly Jordan church attack
Jordan's prime minister represents king at funeral for eight of the church attack victims as hunt for gunmen continues.

Murder in Malaysia’s Beverly Hills | True Crime Reports
A young woman is abducted, shot twice, and blown up in the jungle. Who wanted Altantuya dead – and who covered it up?

How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe?
Rising energy costs and protests are sharpening European opposition to renewed US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Netanyahu’s pitch: Can Israel use crypto to evade economic sanctions?
Prime Minister Netanyahu mulls cryptocurrency as answer to economic sanctions on Israel, but there are few buyers.

Gaza content creator tells Al Jazeera how much her award win means
Palestinian girl Nisreen Skaik tells Al Jazeera how much winning a Junior Digital Creator Award means

Bangladesh per capita GDP forecast to outstrip India’s: What does it mean?
Bangladesh expected to surpass India's per capita GDP this year, but that's not the complete economic picture.

The search for gold is a dangerous and laborious gamble for Sudan’s miners
As Sudan’s war destroys livelihoods, the death of 16-year-old Altayeb Alhadi highlights dangers of artisanal mining.

Saudi air defences intercept Houthi barrage near Mecca
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate as fierce ground battles and a devastating siege strangle Yemen's Taiz.

Gaza’s visually and hearing-impaired children miss school due to Israel war
Children in Gaza with auditory and visual challenges often have no access to specialist education.

Serbia votes as student-led bloc challenges longtime leader Vucic
Serbians turn out in huge numbers for a parliamentary election that could end Aleksandar Vucic’s longstanding reign.

Portuguese police clear Lisbon housing protest camp, arrest 25
Officers baton-charge demonstrators in overnight operation as activists demand government action on housing crisis.

Elena Rybakina retains Ningbo title, wins first trophy as world number one
The victory helped the Kazakh take a big step towards securing the year-end number one ranking.

UK PM Burnham says he wants to discuss a return to EU freedom of movement
Burnham says Britain should have an 'honest discussion' about how immigration to the UK has changed since Brexit.

Wembanyama scores 23 as Spurs beat Mavericks for first win of NBA season
Joel Embiid posts triple-double as 76ers handle Bucks. Devin Booker posts 43 to help Suns down Warriors.

Global Times

76 years on, CPV spirit abides as commemorations unfold
"One backpack, one pickaxe, 80 rounds of ammunition, a rifle and a field radio. By the time we had shouldered ...

Far-sea capabilities on display as China's 48th naval escort formation completes record Gulf of Aden mission
Cheered by crowds of military and civilian well-wishers lining the pier amid music and flowers, the Chinese People's Liberation Army ...

81st anniversary of Taiwan's recovery commemorated; DPP authorities' attempts to promote 'de-Sinicization' doomed to fail: expert
As multiple commemorative activities were held Sunday on both sides of the Taiwan Straits to mark the 81st anniversary of ...

Global Governance Forum concludes in Xiong'an New Area; delegates explore how China's tech advances can contribute to global governance
The 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an), held from October 23 to 25, concluded on Sunday in Xiong'an New Area, North ...

Washington's 'shutdown' is choking off its own future: Global Times editorial

Jetta's 'comeback' in China proves the move was right
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China's national civil service exam registration closes, with over 6,000 applicants competing for a single position: media
Saturday marked the final day to apply for China's 2027 national civil service examination, with competition for the most sought-after positions exceeding 6,000 applicants per post, chinanews.com reported on Sunday.

Chinese research team achieves breakthrough in flexible solar devices
China launches new internet satellite group

China launches new internet satellite group
Chinese research team achieves breakthrough in flexible solar devices

Nine provincial-level regions in China post birth rates above 7‰ in 2025, Guangdong tops newborns: report
Nine of China's 31 provincial-level regions recorded birth rates exceeding seven per thousand in 2025, concentrated mainly in the western and southern parts of the country, while Guangdong Province retained ... Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ... Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area

Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study
Nine provincial-level regions in China post birth rates above 7‰ in 2025, Guangdong tops newborns: report Nine of China's 31 provincial-level regions recorded birth rates exceeding seven per thousand in 2025, concentrated mainly in the western and southern parts of the country, while Guangdong Province retained ... Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ... Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area

Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area
Nine provincial-level regions in China post birth rates above 7‰ in 2025, Guangdong tops newborns: report Nine of China's 31 provincial-level regions recorded birth rates exceeding seven per thousand in 2025, concentrated mainly in the western and southern parts of the country, while Guangdong Province retained ... Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ... Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area

Chery's reported Canada move signals opening for deeper China-Canada trade ties
China-Europe Arctic shipping route draws strong demand from exporters amid global trade uncertainties

China-Europe Arctic shipping route draws strong demand from exporters amid global trade uncertainties
Chery's reported Canada move signals opening for deeper China-Canada trade ties

China's southern power market opens, giving AI firms new leverage on token costs
China's southern regional electricity market has officially begun full operation, bringing together coal, hydro, nuclear, wind and solar power from South China's Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou and Hainan provinces under a single set of trading rules. than 290,000 market participants - including generators, retailers, large users, new-energy ...

Shenzhen gold hub sees crowds as spot prices slip below $4,000/oz
Gold prices fell over the weekend, and the Shuibei market — a gold jewelry manufacturing and trading hub in the southern metropolis of Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province — saw ... China's international air connectivity to improve in winter-spring season Air China is expected to launch the Beijing-Copenhagen-Reykjavik route on Monday, the first scheduled passenger route operated by a Chinese mainland based airline to Iceland. It is the latest route ... Unitree's newly unveiled humanoid robot stumbles at demo, drawing mixed reactions on Chinese social media Unitree's newly unveiled H2-X humanoid robot stumbled during a kung fu demo at a recent event, losing part of a leg after a failed side flip.

China's international air connectivity to improve in winter-spring season
Shenzhen gold hub sees crowds as spot prices slip below $4,000/oz Gold prices fell over the weekend, and the Shuibei market — a gold jewelry manufacturing and trading hub in the southern metropolis of Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province — saw ... Air China is expected to launch the Beijing-Copenhagen-Reykjavik route on Monday, the first scheduled passenger route operated by a Chinese mainland based airline to Iceland. It is the latest route ... Unitree's newly unveiled humanoid robot stumbles at demo, drawing mixed reactions on Chinese social media Unitree's newly unveiled H2-X humanoid robot stumbled during a kung fu demo at a recent event, losing part of a leg after a failed side flip.

Unitree's newly unveiled humanoid robot stumbles at demo, drawing mixed reactions on Chinese social media
Shenzhen gold hub sees crowds as spot prices slip below $4,000/oz Gold prices fell over the weekend, and the Shuibei market — a gold jewelry manufacturing and trading hub in the southern metropolis of Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province — saw ... China's international air connectivity to improve in winter-spring season Air China is expected to launch the Beijing-Copenhagen-Reykjavik route on Monday, the first scheduled passenger route operated by a Chinese mainland based airline to Iceland. It is the latest route ... Unitree's newly unveiled H2-X humanoid robot stumbled during a kung fu demo at a recent event, losing part of a leg after a failed side flip.

Chinese motorcycle entrepreneur sets world record for riding on water
Zhang Xue, founder of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, set a Guinness World Record on Sunday by riding a modified motorcycle 40.74 kilometers across open water in his hometown of Mayang ... Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ... Red tourism thrives in Liupan Mountain, China's Ningxia A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan ...

Red tourism thrives in Liupan Mountain, China's Ningxia
Chinese motorcycle entrepreneur sets world record for riding on water Zhang Xue, founder of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, set a Guinness World Record on Sunday by riding a modified motorcycle 40.74 kilometers across open water in his hometown of Mayang ... Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ... A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan ...

China Great Wall Museum reopens, conveys wisdom of Chinese and collective strength
After than three years of renovation and upgrades, the China Great Wall Museum (CGWM) officially reopened on Saturday at the foot of the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing's Yanqing district. Nestled next to the Badaling Railway Station, the revamped museum features an exterior design ...

China brings archaeological sites closer to the public
6,000-year-old alcohol brewing practices revealed at archaeological site in North China

6,000-year-old alcohol brewing practices revealed at archaeological site in North China
China brings archaeological sites closer to the public

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Thousands of sheep take over Madrid's streets for Transhumance Festival
Over 1,400 sheep and goats took over Madrid's streets on Sunday, delighting spectators at the 33rd annual Transhumance Festival, which followed a different route this year to avoid a housing protest.

Gabon restores social media access after an eight-month ban
The media regulator pulled the plug on social networks in February blaming content posted online for stoking conflict and division in society.

Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport partially resumes flights after Houthi attacks
The announcement comes after a two-week suspension of operations following strikes from Yemen's Houthis on the Saudi capital.

Iranian president blames United States for failure of interim peace deal
Masoud Pezeshkian emphasised, however, that a new attempt should be made to reach an agreement to end the war with the US and Israel.

Over 1,000 arrested in France after a day of mostly peaceful protests
There were clashes after night fall as police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in a number of cities.

Red Cross trains staff as Kenya records its second death from Ebola
It says the fight to contain the virus does not end when a patient dies, saying the handling and burial of the body is just as important.

Niger imposes curfew on petrol sales amid national fuel shortage
Petrol stations are not allowed to sell fuel between nine at night and six in the morning to enable suppliers to restock them.

Nigeria's Tinubu defends policies as he launches re-election bid
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, President Bola Tinubu held his first campaign rally on Saturday as he hopes to win a second term in office in the January polls.

Haiti's ex-president Martelly registers as candidate for upcoming election
Haiti’s former president Michel Martelly is running for office again. He presented his candidacy on Friday for the December 13 elections - the country’s first in 10 years. Earlier this month, Haiti’s electoral council overturned a ban on candidates sanctioned by foreign countries.

HIV prevention jab offers hope in Uganda but doses are hard to find
An injectable HIV drug could save huge numbers of people from getting infected in Uganda.
But shortages of lenacapavir mean that those who need it the most often can't get treated with a dose.

Two 'unauthorised' oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Two 'unauthorised' supertankers hit naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy. On Thursday, a ship transiting the strait was hit by an unknown projectile, the UK reported.

New Tumaini Ebola vaccine trial launches in Bunia as DRC struggles
A clinical trial for a new Ebola vaccine is getting underway in DR Congo’s Ituri province. The TUMAini trial will evaluate candidate vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.

Brazil candidates make final campaign push ahead of presidential runoff
Almost 159 million Brazilians are eligible to vote Sunday in a closely contested presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

CAR: Former hostages greeted by President Touadéra on return to Bangui
In Central African Republic, three hostages released this week after 10 months in captivity arrived in Bangui aboard a special UN flight. A local government official and two members of the National Election Authority, they were kidnapped in Bambouti in December, on the day of the general election.

Police dispel crowds with tear gas after 16-storey building collapses in Nairobi
Police used tear gas to dispel looters and crowds of onlookers after a high-rise building in Kenya’s capital Nairobi collapsed while under construction.

Hungary: 70 years after Soviet crackdown, leaders honour uprising victims
Seventy years after Hungary's 1956 uprising against Soviet rule, Prime Minister Péter Magyar paid tribute to its victims as Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the importance of freedom and democracy.

Johannesburg men run in purple briefs to raise prostate cancer awareness
A sea of purple briefs takes over Johannesburg. Men hit the streets on Friday for the Hollard Daredevil Run, raising awareness about prostate cancer, now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in South Africa.

Portugal’s last circus elephant begins a new life at wildlife sanctuary
A new beginning for Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, as she settles into life at a wildlife sanctuary in Alentejo, southern Portugal.

Benin earns four nominations at 2026 Africa Tourism Awards
Benin has been nominated in four categories at the 2026 Africa Tourism Awards, putting the West African nation in the spotlight for its cultural heritage and tourism appeal.

Deforestation threatens fish stocks and livelihoods in Central African Republic
Experts say deforestation is causing lower water levels on the river, making it muddier and reducing its oxygen content, which makes it more difficult for fish to breed.

South Africa's bilateral trade with China surges after zero-tariff deal
Commerce between the two countries reached almost $15 billion from May through to August, representing a nearly 24 per cent year-on-year increase.

South Africa: Dwindling support for ANC amid service delivery chaos
Outside the wealthy neighbourhoods, anger at lack of services like water or electricity has led many to say they won’t be voting.

Kenya: huge piles of rubble after high-rise building collapses
A multi-storey building under construction has collapsed in Nairobi, leaving a vast pile of rubble. Red Cross workers have arrived at the scene, where excavators are being used among the debris.

One person killed in deadly shooting in Paris suburbs
One person was killed and four others were seriously wounded when gunshots were fired from a vehicle in a Parisian suburb on Friday, French authorities said.

Pix of the Day, 23rd October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 23rd October, 2026 - Across the world

France deploys 70,000 police, shuts Paris museums ahead of protests
Some 70,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed across France on Saturday while the Louvre and several other major Paris museums will be closed as authorities seek to prevent renewed violence during planned protests.

Storm Austen batters France and UK with winds of up to 160 km/h
Huge waves, uprooted trees and damaged boats mark Storm Austen's arrival in France and the UK. Gusts of up to 160 km/h have battered Brittany, while fallen branches have blocked roads in southern England.

Russia, Ukraine and the US set for November peace talks
Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planned to resume in November in the United Arab Emirates, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.

Nairobi building collapse raises safety concerns as rescuers search rubble
Several people are feared trapped after a multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, on Friday, October 23.

France: shops barricaded in Lyon and Orléans for possible unrest
Wooden boards are going up across France as shopkeepers brace for possible unrest. With a National Rally congress in Orléans and protests approaching in Lyon, businesses fear damage and disruption.

South African author defends use of AI to write her books
Coral Hart - a pseudonym she uses to protect her real name - has published more than 370 books in just 20 months using AI.

Gaza: Moment Israeli airstrike hits building in Nuseirat caught on camera
Footage captures the moment an Israeli strike hits a building in Gaza's Nuseirat camp. No deaths were reported, but images show a wounded person.

F1's Lewis Hamilton says he'll keep driving to achieve dream of racing in Africa
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton welcomed Formula 1’s plan to return to Africa, saying he’ll extend his career until he can race on the continent.

UN migration agency warns 874,000 Somalians at risk of displacement from flooding
It says amid strengthening El Niño conditions, familes already struggling with repeated displacement, have little left to fall back on.

Gunfire rocks Ethiopia-Kenya border as hundreds flee
Hundreds of Ethiopians crossed into Kenya on Thursday as gunfire and chaotic scenes were reported in the border town of Moyale, police said.

Nigeria steps up airport health screenings over Ebola fears
Passengers arriving at Lagos airport queue for temperature checks as Nigeria steps up health screening protocols for international arrivals. The country confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola earlier this week in a woman returning from Uganda.

Nigeria's health minister says first Ebola case remains isolated
Muhammad Ali Pate urged the public to 'remain calm' described the case as a single contained infection.

Scuffle breaks out in Albanian parliament as MPs clash over protests
Heated exchanges and chaotic scenes gripped Albania's parliament in Tirana on Thursday as rival MPs clashed inside, while student demonstrators continued their protests outside for a tenth day.

Taiwan: Deadly Typhoon Champi brings travel chaos and school closures
Towering waves crashed against Taiwan's coastline as Typhoon Champi swept past the island on Friday, leaving one person dead, 94 injured and hundreds of flights cancelled.

Ivory Coast court postpones hearing on Tidjane Thiam's election to lead PDCI
A court in Abidjan has postponed a hearing on the election of Tidjane Thiam as president of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast.

Tigray is still at war, rebel leader warns, claiming tactical victories
The leader of Ethiopia’s rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front says the northern state is still at war. In a message aired on Tigrayan television on Wednesday, Debretsion Gebremichael said the TPLF is continuing to fight federal forces in the region and will “remain a graveyard for its enemies.”

WHO: Africa facing 'complex' Ebola outbreak after Nigeria reports first case
The World Health Organization’s Africa chief warned that the continent is facing a “complex” Ebola outbreak, after the first case of the virus was reported in Nigeria.

China: Panic as 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocks Tibet
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, at 10.33 pm on Thursday 22 October, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

Young Uganda-based refugees chase their Olympic dream in Senegal
They are among six refugee athletes taking part in Youth Olympic Games which get underway in Dakar on 31 October.

UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest nations from super El Niño
It said the weather system was a 'wrecking ball' that would bring havoc to Latin America, eastern and southern Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

Two European women kidnapped in Niger freed in Libya
The two were kidnapped in separate incidents in Niger, where they were involved in education and development initiatives, more than a year and a half ago.

Egypt urges political solution to conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthis
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday said all options must be explored to find a political solution between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

Crowds watch twice-a-year sunrise ceremony at Abu Simbel temple
Tourists flocked to the Abu Simbel temple in Egypt on Thursday to witness a rare astronomical ceremony that has been taking place for thousands of years.

EU awards top rights prize to International Criminal Court
Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union's top rights prize, the Sakharov prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump.

France: Artists and collectors gather at Art Basel Paris despite unrest
Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.