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What we know so far after Krakow gun attack
Six people were killed in a random shooting in the city's main square, and three bodies were later found at his home.

UK cannot 'cherry pick' EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBC
The former Brexit negotiator says EU countries would reject any British attempts to follow economic rules "a la carte".

Andy Burnham wants to get closer to the EU - but he shouldn't expect a smooth ride
Laura Kuenssberg talks to government insiders about the prime minister opening the conversation about the UK rejoining the EU.

Tens of thousands of tents flooded after heavy rains in Gaza
Heavy rain has flooded temporary shelters used by Palestinians displaced during Israel's war with Hamas.

Israel's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government
Neither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of his rival secured a majority in last week's election.

'Dana, please take the job!' - Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretary
The BBC has asked the White House and UFC whether the president's job offer is genuine.

What happens if all the lights go out? This is the plan for a 'Black Sky' event
How prepared is the UK for the type of event that could leave millions without power, water and communications?

Can New Zealand's new government win over disillusioned voters?
Polling shows the mood among Kiwis is low, with faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the main parties at the polls.

Relief, tears and sadness: Married at First Sight UK cast react to show being axed
The show was cancelled after a BBC Panorama investigation heard allegations from three former cast members.

No clear winner after tight New Zealand general election
Weeks of coalition talks could follow after preliminary results pointed to a highly divided national parliament.

This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed
Jehovah's Witness leaders relaxed strict rules on blood transfusions, but the change came 23 days too late for Isaac Valdez.

Veterans shouldn't sleep rough this Christmas, Burnham says
Downing Street says the prime minister will personally write to councils on Armistice Day to urge them to draw up plans.

Two men arrested after boy injured in sword attack
A 17-year-old boy from Gloucester has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

US offers $20m reward for information about Iran's nuclear programme
Donald Trump has repeatedly raised the prospecting of renewing strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities.

Monty Don bids 'final goodbye' to Gardeners' World after two decades
The head gardener on the long-running BBC TV series signed off from Longmeadow garden on Friday.

Russian strikes wound nine and damage Ukraine's power network ahead of talks
The attacks come before Ukrainian and Russian delegations are due to take part in trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week.

Secondary school teacher to crofter - life on the UK's most remote island
Katy Phenix relocated to Fair Isle from Redcar in North Yorkshire with her partner Josh Moore and their children Teddy, 11, and Hetty, six.

How computer game Worms went from classroom to classic
Creator Andy Davidson speaks to the BBC about how he created a game that sold 70 million copies.

Crochet novices create cascading poppy memorial
The friends took up crocheting a year ago before getting the whole village involved.

New pictures released ahead of The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special
Little has been shared about the plot of the upcoming The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special.

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

Maresca's dream start turns into nightmare as title hopes hit
Enzo Maresca left the City Ground on Saturday evening with chants of "can we play you every week?" ringing in his ears - the Italian's dream start as Manchester City manager is rapidly turning into a nightmare.

Another 1-0 for relentless Arsenal - but did Odegaard spare VAR blushes?
Arsenal move six points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Hull City - but did Martin Odegaard's goal save the blushes of the VAR?

Norris takes pole in rain-delayed qualifying
McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in a wet qualifying session at Interlagos delayed by nearly an hour and a half for heavy rain.

Wales let themselves down despite win - Lake
Captain Dewi Lake knows there is plenty to improve following a lacklustre 28-21 Nations Championship victory over Japan.

Scotland's familiar frailties brutally exposed in All Blacks schooling
Hopes of a first-ever win over New Zealand were trampled along with Scotland's mission statement, writes Tom English.

Al Jazeera

Police clash with protesters as anti-government rallies sweep France
Police have clashed with protesters in Paris as Yellow Vests defied a ban on their rally, leading to arrests.

Mélenchon promises action against Israeli annexation if elected President
Mélenchon promises action against Israeli annexation if elected President

Who is behind Europe’s suspected hybrid attacks?
Bomb hoaxes and supermarket cyberattacks are heightening security fears.

Abdul El-Sayed slams Trump’s tariff war with Canada
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed has criticised Trump’s trade war with Canada.

Israel’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government
Isaac Herzog formally gives Gadi Eisenkot 28 days to secure 61 Knesset seats and replace Netanyahu as prime minister.

More than 140,000 rally as new protests against rising costs sweep France
Tear gas fired in Paris and Lyon as interior minister warns authorities are 'ready and waiting' for rioters and looters.

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia faces threat as Russian drones close in
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia, once a refuge for those fleeing the war, is now facing growing danger.

Paraguay’s ousted president appears before prosecutors after impeachment
Former Paraguayan President Santiago Pena has appeared before prosecutors.

Masked protesters set off firecrackers and block roads in Albania
Police used water cannons to disperse masked protesters in Albania’s capital, Tirana.

Trump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats for ‘threatening’ people
Trump lashed out at Democrats on Truth Social days after the party won control of Congress.

How did AIPAC-backed candidates fare in the US midterm elections?
Many candidates the pro-Israel group backed still won, but most of the money it spent went to candidates who lost.

Malaysian king warns against defying house arrest order for ex-PM Najib
Attorney general postponed Najib Razak’s transfer from jail after court cleared him for house arrest on Friday.

Latvian farmers protest over ‘blood grain’ trade with Russia
Latvian farmers are protesting Russian grain transit, arguing that it helps fund Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

Yemeni gov’t forces report advances as Houthis say deadly strikes hit Sanaa
Civilians bear the brunt of fighting as 27 people reported killed in strikes on a village in Sanaa province.

Demonstration in Berlin calls for an end to arming Israel
Demonstration in Berlin calls for an end to arming Israel

Houston mayor orders police to limit cooperation with ICE
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has instructed police to limit contact with ICE, reversing the city’s previous approach.

Paraguay’s ousted president charged over banking scandal
Santiago Pena was impeached over the collapse of Ueno Bank, which left millions unable to access their accounts.

Pope Leo hold first mass in Uruguay, urges crowd to be ‘bridge builders’
Vatican says some 40,000 people gathered to listen to the head of the Roman Catholic Church in western city of Paysandu.

Houthis report 25 killed in Yemen strikes
Yemen’s Houthis say at least 25 people have been killed and 30 injured in air strikes.

Lebanese footballer refuses to give up after injuries from Israeli strike
After surviving an Israeli airstrike that left her in a coma, Celine Haidar is back on the pitch, coaching footballers.

Jerusalem Daily: Heavy rains flood Gaza
Jerusalem Daily: Heavy rains flood Gaza

Valencia 0-3 Real Madrid LIVE: La Liga
Follow updates from the La Liga clash, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the match.

Israel builds 90km network of military roads across southern Lebanon
Israel is building roads and military outposts across southern Lebanon.

Guatemalan lawmaker and three police officers killed in armed attack
It happened in a region of the country known to have drug trafficking activity.

Hundreds march in Pau, France against high living costs
Hundreds march in Pau, France against high living costs

Global Times

China, US top trade officials hold video call as Beijing raises serious concerns over restrictions; Washington urged to honor leaders' consensus
The lead officials for China-US economic and trade affairs held a video call on Friday, focusing on implementing the important ...

Experts highlight role of automated assistance system in GJ-21 stealth drone's takeoff and landing aboard Type 076 amphibious assault ship
China's first amphibious assault ship equipped with electromagnetic catapults, the Type 076 Sichuan, has made further progress in recent days, ...

Australian lobster, wine and goat meat draw crowds at CIIE as exporters eye bigger China market
At the Team Australia Pavilion of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai, visitors crowded around to ...

China has capacity, willingness to advance global marine biodiversity governance, expert says
China has both the capacity and willingness to play a bigger role in global marine biodiversity governance, including by supporting ...

After US Democrats' midterm win, Taiwan authorities scramble for cracks in new Congress' door: Global Times editorial

One year on, Takaichi's erroneous remark remains uncorrected, and Japan's fangs are growing back
Global Times

China 'isn't buying' Nvidia chips. Why are some Americans so rattled?
Global Times

From Yiwu to Africa: How China's market opening is creating new opportunities
At the bustling Yiwu International Trade Market in East China's Zhejiang Province, visitors from African countries including Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Rwanda moved from stall to stall, peppering merchants with questions about how their products were made, how much they cost to produce, how profitable they were and ...

AI helps track tigers, gibbons and elephants to turn sightings into protection in China
After 15 years of searching, Mauritian scholar's dream comes true

After 15 years of searching, Mauritian scholar's dream comes true
AI helps track tigers, gibbons and elephants to turn sightings into protection in China

China expresses strong opposition to Dutch report alleging Chinese cyberattacks: embassy spokesperson
China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent report released by the Dutch cybersecurity authorities that made groundless accusations against China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy ... Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ... Bedbug-tracking social media raises questions over hotels operation and reputation A social media plug-in called "Bedbug Map," which allows users to report hotels possibly infested with bedbugs and other pests, has gone viral in China, attracting over 200,000 users and ...

Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole
China expresses strong opposition to Dutch report alleging Chinese cyberattacks: embassy spokesperson China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent report released by the Dutch cybersecurity authorities that made groundless accusations against China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy ... A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ... Bedbug-tracking social media raises questions over hotels operation and reputation A social media plug-in called "Bedbug Map," which allows users to report hotels possibly infested with bedbugs and other pests, has gone viral in China, attracting over 200,000 users and ...

Bedbug-tracking social media raises questions over hotels operation and reputation
China expresses strong opposition to Dutch report alleging Chinese cyberattacks: embassy spokesperson China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent report released by the Dutch cybersecurity authorities that made groundless accusations against China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy ... Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ... A social media plug-in called "Bedbug Map," which allows users to report hotels possibly infested with bedbugs and other pests, has gone viral in China, attracting over 200,000 users and ...

China-developed S4000 airborne wind power system takes flight
Hainan's new offshore duty-free policy logs 5 bln USD sales in first year

Hainan's new offshore duty-free policy logs 5 bln USD sales in first year
China-developed S4000 airborne wind power system takes flight

China's CERES-2 rocket returns to flight, placing four satellites into orbit
Chinese commercial space company Galactic Energy successfully launched its CERES-2 carrier rocket on Saturday, placing four satellites into orbit as China's commercial space sector expands its launch capabilities to serve a growing range of satellite applications, according to materials the company provided to the Global Times.

Record 40 US agricultural firms display at CIIE as Chinese expert urges Washington to deliver on tariff cuts for two-way trade
A record number of than 40 US food and agricultural trade associations and companies attended the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, showcasing a wide range of ... Norway targets $3 billion in seafood exports to China by 2035, showing 'strong' confidence in Chinese market Norway on Friday unveiled a new target to increase its seafood exports to China to 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) by 2035 at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) ... World's highest-altitude grid-connected solar thermal power station begins operation in China's Xizang China's highest-altitude Xizang Autonomous Region saw the first generating unit of a solar power demonstration project connected to the national grid on Friday, marking the start of operations at the ...

Norway targets $3 billion in seafood exports to China by 2035, showing 'strong' confidence in Chinese market
Record 40 US agricultural firms display at CIIE as Chinese expert urges Washington to deliver on tariff cuts for two-way trade A record number of than 40 US food and agricultural trade associations and companies attended the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, showcasing a wide range of ... Norway on Friday unveiled a new target to increase its seafood exports to China to 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) by 2035 at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) ... World's highest-altitude grid-connected solar thermal power station begins operation in China's Xizang China's highest-altitude Xizang Autonomous Region saw the first generating unit of a solar power demonstration project connected to the national grid on Friday, marking the start of operations at the ...

World's highest-altitude grid-connected solar thermal power station begins operation in China's Xizang
Record 40 US agricultural firms display at CIIE as Chinese expert urges Washington to deliver on tariff cuts for two-way trade A record number of than 40 US food and agricultural trade associations and companies attended the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, showcasing a wide range of ... Norway targets $3 billion in seafood exports to China by 2035, showing 'strong' confidence in Chinese market Norway on Friday unveiled a new target to increase its seafood exports to China to 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) by 2035 at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) ... China's highest-altitude Xizang Autonomous Region saw the first generating unit of a solar power demonstration project connected to the national grid on Friday, marking the start of operations at the ...

China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome
Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...

Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou
China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...

Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program
China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...

Scholar Gao Guohui finds faith in historical books
For scholar Gao Guohui, reading historical books of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the Long March has become than a personal pursuit. It is a way to understand the convictions of an earlier generation, preserve the memories of ordinary people and ...

China's young people embrace self-healthcare and self-discipline
Chinese word 'duanju' enters English lexicon

Chinese word 'duanju' enters English lexicon
China's young people embrace self-healthcare and self-discipline

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

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

Более 100 человек задержаны полицией у метро "Китай-город" в Москве
Причины задержаний неизвестны

В Латвии протестуют против транзита российского зерна
На митинге выступил премьер-министр Латвии Андрис Кулбергс

В центре Кракова стрельба, не менее шести погибших, есть раненые
Их число уточняется

"450100 убитых на войне". Взлом Росстата хакерами Silent Crow и "Киберпартизан"
Хакеры утверждают получили базы данных о причинах смерти граждан до августа 2026 года.

РКН потребовал заблокировать "Дождь" на YouTube, в TikTok и Telegram
В связи с неисполнением телеканалом законодательства об "иноагентах"

Воронка у жилого дома, разрушен детский сад. Удар РФ по Киеву
Репортаж Украинской службы Радио Свобода

Путин передал еще три актива JTI во временное управление
Ранее МИД Японии выразил протест в связи с передачей активов JTI

Умерла актриса Лидия Федосеева-Шукшина
Ей было 88 лет

В Ростове-на-Дону горит склад масел и полимеров
О пожаре на складе, расположенном по адресу: ул. Туполева, 16а, сообщило региональное МЧС. Огонь охватил 8 тыс. кв. м. Чуть более чем через два часа после начала пожара возгорание удалось локализовать, о пострадавших не сообщается. По данным МВД, пожар начался в 4 часа утра. Ему присвоили четвертый ранг, на борьбу с огнем направили 116 спасателей и 46 единиц техники. После 6 часов утра огонь локализовали, в 7:30 к месту происшествия направили лабораторию, чтобы измерить содержание продуктов...

Число погибших в результате удара по Камышевахе выросло до 55
Поисково-спасательные работы продолжаются шестые сутки

После атаки БПЛА горит НПЗ в Саратове, "Протон" в Орле
В Орле загорелось предприятие "Протон-Электротекс"

Россия атаковала Северный мост в Киеве. Чернигов обесточен
По последним данным, в Киеве пострадали пять человек

Трамп назначил Стивена Миллера главой аппарата Белого дома
Он один из главных противников иммиграции в США

Ученые из США выступили в защиту математика Азата Мифтахова
Во Франции в Сен-Дени 7 ноября пройдет вечер солидарности с политзаключенным

Россия атаковала объект энергетики в Житомирской области
Из-за этого также ухудшилась ситуация с энергообеспечением Киева

Производители протезов со связями во власти заработали миллиарды рублей
С начала вторжения в Украину в России открылось более ста новых профильных компаний

Отца Меган Маркл арестовали за хранение детской порнографии
Его обвиняют в хранении изображений сексуализированного насилия над детьми

Суд в Кении назначил 200 лет тюрьмы лидеру секты за убийство 190 детей
Он призывал последователей уморить себя голодом, чтобы "встретиться с Иисусом"

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

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

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

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

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

Tanzanian opposition celebrates 'victorious' day after leader avoids death penalty
Tanzania's main opposition Chadema party celebrated a "victorious day" on Friday, after a court found their leader Tundu Lissu not guilty of treason.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Atiku’s candidacy in doubt after Nigerian court ruling
A Nigerian court Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), just two months before the country's elections.

Refugee team competes at Senegal’s first Youth Olympics
Refugee athletes from camps in Kenya and Uganda are competing at the Youth Olympics in Senegal, marking the first time a refugee team has taken part in the event.

West Bank: Palestinians harvest olives under Israeli military restrictions
Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank have been allowed limited access to their olive groves under Israeli military restrictions. Many found damaged trees, while soldiers fired tear gas near the harvest.

Egypt army says hundreds of illegal gold miners arrested
At least 72 gold miners were killed, last October, by airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border. A rights organisation accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out the attack

Spain: Zelensky urges Latin America to help repair Ukraine's power grid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.

'Fighting won't stop': Ethiopia clashes drive thousands into Kenya
Deadly clashes between armed forces in southern Ethiopia have driven tens of thousands into neighbouring Kenya with no idea when they can safely return home

Moonshot 2026: Experts call for urgent reforms to unlock intra-African trade {Business Africa}
Experts at Moonshot 2026 in Lagos call for harmonised regulations and seamless digital payments to boost intra-African trade and as Silicon Valley pulls back, home-grown startups are stepping up to shape the continent's digital future.

Guinea expels Burkinabé gold miners, draws Ougadougou's fury
More than 8,000 Burkinabé gold miners were forcibly expelled from Guinea-Conakry after authorities there imposed a ban on artisanal and illegal gold mining in several areas of the country's northeast

Greece: Students march in Athens demanding more education funding
Thousands of pupils, students and teachers marched through central Athens on Thursday in a nationwide push for better-funded schools, joining a protest wave that has spread from France across southern Europe.

Nigerian court nullifies Atiku Abubakar's presidential candidacy
A Nigerian court on Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress, with just two months to go before the country's elections.

Commonwealth leaders welcome UK dialogue on harms of transatlantic slave trade
Commonwealth leaders welcome Britain's agreement to engage in "time-bound inclusive and good-faith dialogue" over the "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, during the closing press briefing of Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM).

Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement from Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday announced his retirement from international football, ending a more than two-decade career with Portugal's national team.

Experts gather in Namibia for nuclear test verification exercise
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits all nuclear weapons test explosions. Although it is yet to enter into force, a global norm against nuclear testing is emerging

Extension of Mohamud's presidential term unlawful, Somalia's Supreme Court rules
Somalia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the extension of the president's term by one year, which sparked violent clashes with the opposition, was “unlawful".

A theatre festival in Morocco's capital celebrates six women directors
Six women theatre directors showcased their art and vision in the Jassad international festival in Rabat from October 27 to 30.

Pix of the Day, 5th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 5th November, 2026 - Across the world

France: Up to 55,000 march in Lyon amid clashes and tear gas
Tens of thousands marched through Lyon area during a nationwide strike over wages and purchasing power. Police charged demonstrators and used tear gas as clashes erupted along the protest route.

James Barnor, who captured Ghana’s independence, wins top photography honour at 97
James Barnor, who photographed Ghana’s independence and Black life in 1960s London, will receive a top honour at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards.