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Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers
The home secretary laid out a revised proposal for changing when migrants can claim permanent residency.

Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack
The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.

Thousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peace
Western officials stress that any force sent to Ukraine would not take part in any offensive operations.

PM plans debt re-set for Commonwealth nations as slavery apology talks begin
The move comes as the prime minister begins talks about the UK issuing a formal apology for the slave trade in the next year.

Jewellery sold as sterling silver on Amazon and Temu found to contain toxic chemicals
An investigation by Watchdog analysed 25 items bought from Amazon, Etsy, Temu, eBay and OnBuy.

Plane may have broken apart ahead of deadly Florida jet crash, say investigators
The National Transportation Safety Board also believes weather could have been a factor in the crash, but warns it is too early to determine the cause.

What Florida jet audio and flight data tells us about its final moments
A private jet crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, according to US authorities.

Russian bombing kills 26 people at Ukraine aid centre, Kyiv says
Officials say at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a southern Ukrainian village in what the president called an "utterly horrific" attack.

North Korea denies being behind record $6.3bn Binance hack
US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.

Apple unsure when more foldable iPhones will be available after selling out
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo was a hit with people willing to spend $2,000 on a new mobile.

'Mogging' is Collins' word of the year... but do you know what it means?
The slang term, which relates to outshining or upstaging someone, is one of 10 words celebrated.

A simple guide to the midterms
US voters will head to the polls on Tuesday in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

US midterms campaign 'shattering' spending records to be most expensive ever
The 2026 campaign is projected to cost nearly $12bn - BBC Verify looks into where all that money has come from.

Democrats have high hopes - but are the polls right?
Polls have been predicting a Democratic surge, but last-minute deciders and sampling issues mean there's no guarantee.

A Paralympian vs a former TV news anchor - and other US Senate races to watch
All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Here's a quick guide.

Indonesia's toxic haze is giving its neighbours a political headache
Governments in Singapore and Malaysia are split between anxious citizens and an irascible neighbour.

The Papers: Mahmood's 'Duty of care' or 'climbdown' and 'The new cold war'
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's revision of settlement plans for migrant care workers features prominently in Tuesday's papers.

'We grew up around this historic Delhi mosque - now we have been forced out'
Authorities have razed hundreds of houses in a neighbourhood in central Delhi, saying they were built on government land.

If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?
Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges.

Fake nuclear warning from hacked app sparks unease but not panic in Ukraine
Many Ukrainians, who have faced years of Russian attacks, did not take the messages seriously and doubted their veracity.

Labour MPs pull their punches on immigration changes
Angela Rayner previously said plans were "un-British" and ministers shouldn't shift "the goalposts".

'All this food is now useless': Piles of rubbish after shop freezers hit by cyber-attack
Dozens of supermarkets in seven European countries dumped huge quantities of food after refrigerators and freezers were targeted in a cyber-attack.

Prosecutors hint at retrial for Lindsay Clancy on murder charges
Judge William Sullivan said if the case is headed to a retrial, that could happen as soon as March 2027.

Legal challenge to Australia's social media ban to start in High Court
A rights group will argue the world-leading policy robs under-16s of their right to free communication.

Two boys arrested after Halloween party stabbings
Two teenage boys, both from Southampton, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears
Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful".

MP Carla Lockhart quits DUP in Drumcree row
Lockhart had called for the DUP to remove First Minister Michelle O'Neill from office.

Man caught in car with £14k of drugs as a lamb ate chips in the back seat avoids jail
Police officers found the animal in the back seat of John McNeil's car on the M74 in Glasgow.

Wizz Air flight from Luton makes emergency landing with fighter jet escort after bomb threat
A Hungarian fighter jet escorted the aircraft to Budapest after the threat was received mid-air.

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The iconic 2005 Oasis concert from the City of Manchester Stadium
One of the world's biggest touring bands pulls out all the stops on their 2005 world tour.

Jeers again as home woes continue - Jaissle has big problems at Newcastle
Three months into a four-year contract, the problems are mounting for Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle after his side were booed off the pitch by their own fans following another defeat.

From nightmare debut season to Everton hero - Barry's revival
Last season Thierno Barry scored eight goals in 41 appearances. This season it's taken him just 12 games to match that tally.

Grealish can still have Everton future - Moyes
Everton boss David Moyes says there is a way back for Jack Grealish at the club - but does not know when he might return to the team.

Carrick says it's 'crazy' but he's looking forward to Roma game
Under-pressure Michael Carrick says it might be "crazy" but he is looking forward to Manchester United's Champions League match against Roma at Old Trafford.

Fifa to share confidential World Cup sell-off plan documents
Council members will need to travel to Fifa's headquarters in Zurich to see the documents, and will be subject to "strict review protocols".

Russell says F1 title loss 'tough to deal with'
George Russell says the way his season "unravelled" while Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli marched to the title have been "tough to deal with".

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Al Jazeera

Multiple Russian strikes kill at least 26 at Ukraine aid centre
At least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on a school being used as a humanitarian aid centre.

Trump makes final midterms pitch at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
US President Donald Trump urged supporters to turn out ahead of Election Day

Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,300 people in DR Congo
The Bundibugyo strain has spread to Kenya and Uganda, while two in Nigeria returned negative results.

Iran war live: Vance sees ‘progress’, Tehran says ‘ball is in US court’
Tehran says the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands in full before any agreement is reached.

War, tariffs and China: What the US midterms mean for the Asia-Pacific
Hit hard by Trump's tariffs and the war on Iran, countries in the Asia-Pacific want 'enormous changes' in US policies.

Trump approval rating near record low on eve of US midterm elections: Poll
Only 32 percent of voters approve of Trump's job performance in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Powerful storm tears through beach resort on Italy’s southern coast
Surveillance footage captured the moment a tornado ripped through a beach resort restaurant in Castellaneta Marina

US midterms 2026: What polls reveal about Democratic, Republican voters
From the economy and cost of living to immigration, polls suggest where American voters agree and disagree.

Student protests resume in France as pupils return to school
Student protests resume in France as pupils return to school

‘Work to do’: Authorities give update on Florida private jet crash
Officials have provided an update on the investigation into Sunday’s deadly Learjet crash in Florida.

Mamdani’s progressive allies vie for seats in Congress
Three New York City progressive Democrats are expected to win their midterm congressional races in Tuesday's election.

What’s the future of the Western Sahara conflict?
The UN is ending its peacekeeping mission in the disputed territory after the US and Russia blocked its extension.

US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access
South Africa to lose duty-free access, affecting $1.7bn worth of annual exports, including cars and farm products.

UK bookshop helps meet demand for Sally Rooney novels
Novels by Irish author Sally Rooney are in high demand after her publisher, Faber, halted supplies in the United Kingdom

Mamdani-endorsed progressives fight to join Congress
Zohran Mamdani is championing a slate of Congressional candidates who want to take progressive policies national.

HRW calls on Zambia to halt post-election crackdown
Opposition figures arrested and disappeared since President Hakainde Hichilema claimed August victory.

Protester’s ‘I support genocide’ sign appears to face no police action
Holding a sign expressing support for genocide is not, in itself, grounds for arrest under UK law.

Lindsay Clancy back in court seeking to have murder charges dismissed
Defence argues that retrying Clancy would violate ⁠⁠her constitutional rights.

Supreme Court rejects Trump request to set aside California ballots
Top court declines to block California from counting ballots of voters Trump administration claims are not US citizens.

Senegal hosts Africa’s first Olympics
The head of the International Olympic Committee discusses the significance of Africa hosting the Youth Olympic Games.

Trump signals progress on Iran deal as Tehran pushes faster ceasefire
Iran says its offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz can be implemented in two days if the US agrees to terms.

German unions launch wave of strikes over cost-of-living pressures
The expanded industrial action comes amid a wave of strikes and protests that have sparked unrest across Europe.

After Israel’s election: What’s next?
Knesset member Ofer Cassif argues that the ‘politics of exclusion’ keep Israel in political deadlock.

US petrol prices dip ahead of midterms as voters eye costs
Diesel prices ease to $6.29 per gallon, offering slight relief amid a global fuel demand squeeze.

Russian bombing of Ukrainian aid centre kills 26 people
Ukraine's president calls attack further proof that Russia does not want any ‌kind of de-escalation or real justice.

Global Times

Xi holds talks with Sultan of Oman, calls for deeper alignment, regional peace
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman in Beijing on Monday, with ...

Ulanqab transforms volcanic landscapes into year-round tourism opportunities, driving local economic growth in North China's Inner Mongolia
A 27-year-old office worker from Beijing, surnamed Ye, first visited the Ulan Hada volcanoes in Ulanqab, North China's Inner Mongolia ...

Japanese delegation shocked by hazards of chemical weapons left by invading army in China, urges Tokyo to accelerate destruction
During Japan's 14-year invasion of China, the Japanese military used chemical weapons on a massive scale. After its defeat, it ...

US to host trilateral talks with Russia, Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11, says Witkoff
US special envoy Steve Witkoff said Monday that the United States will mediate working-level talks between Russia and Ukraine on ...

A five-euro 'toll': Europe shouldn't be penny-wise and pound-foolish: Global Times editorial

When Nazi symbol becomes a Halloween prop in Japan
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GT Voice: What will open the door to $1t export club for S.Korea, others?
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China's resident-led renewal efforts give old neighborhoods new life
Amid the ongoing urban renewal drive in China, residents in an east China neighborhood have spearheaded a new model by raising funds for rebuilding their dilapidated residential block. Unlike the government-led model that typically offers residents new apartments and cash compensation, this project saw its ...

China, Vietnam to hold second joint counter-terrorism exercise in Hanoi
China's top procuratorate highlights doxxing, celebrity data leaks and other personal information crimes

China's top procuratorate highlights doxxing, celebrity data leaks and other personal information crimes
China, Vietnam to hold second joint counter-terrorism exercise in Hanoi

Deliveryman chases his poetic dream
Wang Jibing and his wife arrange goods at their family-run small store in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 8, 2026. Born in 1969 in east China's Jiangsu Province, ... Drone light show marking 77th founding anniversary of PLA Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China A drone light show is staged as the opening event of a series of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, ... China-Egypt joint faculty of postgraduate studies holds 1st opening ceremony The Benha-Wuhan Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, jointly established by China's Wuhan University and Egypt's Benha University, held its first opening ceremony at Benha University on Saturday. Lu ...

Drone light show marking 77th founding anniversary of PLA Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China
Deliveryman chases his poetic dream Wang Jibing and his wife arrange goods at their family-run small store in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 8, 2026. Born in 1969 in east China's Jiangsu Province, ... A drone light show is staged as the opening event of a series of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, ... China-Egypt joint faculty of postgraduate studies holds 1st opening ceremony The Benha-Wuhan Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, jointly established by China's Wuhan University and Egypt's Benha University, held its first opening ceremony at Benha University on Saturday. Lu ...

China-Egypt joint faculty of postgraduate studies holds 1st opening ceremony
Deliveryman chases his poetic dream Wang Jibing and his wife arrange goods at their family-run small store in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 8, 2026. Born in 1969 in east China's Jiangsu Province, ... Drone light show marking 77th founding anniversary of PLA Air Force held in Zhuhai, south China A drone light show is staged as the opening event of a series of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, ... The Benha-Wuhan Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, jointly established by China's Wuhan University and Egypt's Benha University, held its first opening ceremony at Benha University on Saturday. Lu ...

Meta's reported humanoid robot tie-up with Fourier spotlights China-US robotics complementarity: expert
Chinese ship-owner CMES holds vessel-naming ceremony in South Korea, advancing the two countries' shipbuilding cooperation

Chinese ship-owner CMES holds vessel-naming ceremony in South Korea, advancing the two countries' shipbuilding cooperation
Meta's reported humanoid robot tie-up with Fourier spotlights China-US robotics complementarity: expert

New Zealand firms seek to deepen China market engagement via import expo
From established exhibitors who were present for many consecutive years to innovative businesses making their debut with independent booths this year, New Zealand companies are participating in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in increasingly diverse ways. The CIIE is the world's first national-level exhibition ...

Smart healthcare, transformed into wearable AI devices, moves into daily life at 140th Canton Fair
The first thing that stops you at the smart healthcare zone of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, may be a staffer walking ... China's marriage registration innovations boost the 'sweet economy' Since China removed the requirement that couples register their marriages in the locality of their household registration, local authorities across the country have been exploring new venues and services to ... China's logistics sees improved performance as industrial upgrades support growth China's logistics demand maintained steady growth in the first three quarters of the year, supported by industrial upgrading and resilient high-end manufacturing, official data showed Sunday. The ...

China's marriage registration innovations boost the 'sweet economy'
Smart healthcare, transformed into wearable AI devices, moves into daily life at 140th Canton Fair The first thing that stops you at the smart healthcare zone of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, may be a staffer walking ... Since China removed the requirement that couples register their marriages in the locality of their household registration, local authorities across the country have been exploring new venues and services to ... China's logistics sees improved performance as industrial upgrades support growth China's logistics demand maintained steady growth in the first three quarters of the year, supported by industrial upgrading and resilient high-end manufacturing, official data showed Sunday. The ...

China's logistics sees improved performance as industrial upgrades support growth
Smart healthcare, transformed into wearable AI devices, moves into daily life at 140th Canton Fair The first thing that stops you at the smart healthcare zone of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, may be a staffer walking ... China's marriage registration innovations boost the 'sweet economy' Since China removed the requirement that couples register their marriages in the locality of their household registration, local authorities across the country have been exploring new venues and services to ... China's logistics demand maintained steady growth in the first three quarters of the year, supported by industrial upgrading and resilient high-end manufacturing, official data showed Sunday. The ...

Autumn scenery in Guangwu Mountain scenic area in Bazhong, SW China's Sichuan
Tourists visit the Guangwu Mountain scenic area in Bazhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 1, 2026. Dai drum beats carry cultural memory across Lancang-Mekong region In Xishuangbanna, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, the Dai elephant-foot drum once served as an important means of communication between villages. Today, while high-technology has filled that communication niche, the drum ... Mercedes' Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion at 20 Mercedes' Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula One drivers' world championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix early Sunday, becoming the youngest world champion in the sport's history ...

Dai drum beats carry cultural memory across Lancang-Mekong region
Autumn scenery in Guangwu Mountain scenic area in Bazhong, SW China's Sichuan Tourists visit the Guangwu Mountain scenic area in Bazhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 1, 2026. In Xishuangbanna, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, the Dai elephant-foot drum once served as an important means of communication between villages. Today, while high-technology has filled that communication niche, the drum ... Mercedes' Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion at 20 Mercedes' Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula One drivers' world championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix early Sunday, becoming the youngest world champion in the sport's history ...

Mercedes' Antonelli becomes youngest F1 world champion at 20
Autumn scenery in Guangwu Mountain scenic area in Bazhong, SW China's Sichuan Tourists visit the Guangwu Mountain scenic area in Bazhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 1, 2026. Dai drum beats carry cultural memory across Lancang-Mekong region In Xishuangbanna, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, the Dai elephant-foot drum once served as an important means of communication between villages. Today, while high-technology has filled that communication niche, the drum ... Mercedes' Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched the Formula One drivers' world championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix early Sunday, becoming the youngest world champion in the sport's history ...

Chinese language learning opens doors to study, careers for Indonesian youth
The 2026 Indonesia HSK study in China and career expo was held in Jakarta on Sunday, bringing together 21 Chinese universities, including Peking University and Tsinghua University, and attracting about 3,000 Indonesian students, Chinese language learners and parents seeking information on study opportunities in China.

Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum launches immersive "Eternal Sun" light experience
Weihai, East China's coastal city, reveals how the Yellow Sea shapes life

Weihai, East China's coastal city, reveals how the Yellow Sea shapes life
Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum launches immersive "Eternal Sun" light experience

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В Италии возобновили расследование убийства режиссёра Пьера Пазолини
Через 51 год после его гибели

Под Киевом люди пытались отбить у нацгвардейцев удерживаемых военных
В соцсетях появилась информация, что неизвестные содержат 40 человек в подвале

Новое соглашение облегчает слежку за доходами россиян в странах СНГ
Документ подписал Путин

От кибератаки на холодильники пострадали магазины 7 стран Европы
Стоимость испорченных продуктов может превышать миллион евро

Умер Йозеф Машин, со стрельбой пробившийся в 1953 через ГДР на Запад
История братьев по-прежнему вызывает споры в чешском обществе

В Камышевахе Запорожской области – 26 погибших после российского удара
Об этом сообщил Владимир Зеленский

Пенсионерку приговорили к 14 годам за съёмку военного объекта в Анапе
По версии суда, она была связана с разведкой Молдовы

В плену в РФ умер украинский военный, обвинявшийся по трём статьям
Украинский военнопленный Руслан Романов, обвиняемый в России по трем террористическим статьям, связанным с терроризмом, умер в заключении, пишет "Медиазона". Согласно данным Южного окружного военного суда, уголовное дело против военнослужащего было прекращено в связи с его смертью. Имя погибшего в материалах дела не приводится, однако журналисты установили, что его звали Руслан Романович Романов и он был украинским военнослужащим. Отметка о смерти обвиняемого появилась 15 октября....

Путин обязал дата-центры отводить 10% мощностей под нужды государства
"В качестве ответа на недружественные действия иностранных государств"

Эстония выслала российского политолога Леонида Карабешкина
Его обвинили в связях с российскими спецслужбами

Россия и Украина не раскроют число эвакуированных из Алешек
Об этом сообщил украинский омбудсмен Лубинец

Родственника поэта Британишского осудили на 5,5 лет за одно слово
По статье об оправдании терроризма

В Сербии задержали владельца банка Alta Давора Мацуру
У самого банка отозвали лицензию

Премьер-министр Бельгии Барт де Вевер подал прошение об отставке
Это не обязательно означает новые выборы

США предложили возобновить поставки газа из России в ЕС через Украину
В Евросоюзе инициативу не поддержали

Последствия удара по нефтестанции под Самарой. Спутниковые снимки
Небо накрыло густым черным дымом, растянувшимся на десятки километров.

Зеленский – об условиях прекращения ударов по российским НПЗ
Киев готов прекратить удары в обмен на остановку атак РФ на украинскую энергетику или на ракеты для Patriot.

Основателя The Insider Романа Доброхотова заочно осудили на 5,5 лет
Его судят заочно

"Ростелеком" планирует строить подземные дата-центры из-за атак БПЛА
Компания обсуждает создание защищённых центров обработки данных с "Норникелем"

Sky: Россия провела ротацию сил в Алешках во время "режима тишины"
Британский телеканал Sky News обнародовал видео

Africanews

At least 4 dead and 16 injured following explosion at Cameroon steel plant
An explosion followed by a fire at a metallurgical plant in Cameroon has left at least 4 people dead and 16 others seriously injured. The incident took place in Douala on Monday morning on the premises of Metafrique Steel in the Bassa industrial zone.

South Africa and Rwanda to be excluded from US-Africa trade deal
South Africa and Rwanda will be excluded from a major US-Africa duty free trade deal, Washington said on Monday. It blamed “practices inconsistent with the deal’s eligibility criteria," including barriers that undermine US trade and practices that pose a threat to US national security.

Niger: Algerian military personnel have arrived in Agadez [Africanews Today]
Algerian military personnel escorted trucks carrying fuel to Niger over the weekend.

King Charles to address slavery discussion with 'unflinching honesty' in Commonwealth speech
Britain’s King Charles will address his country’s role in transatlantic slavery with “unflinching honesty and sincere sorrow” in a speech to Commonwealth leaders, Buckingham Palace says.

Family of man killed in racist attack in France seeks justice
The family of Pengo Bossio Wangi, the young Black man killed in the racist attack that took place on October 23 near Paris, hopes for an "awakening" against racism in the country.

Grand Egyptian Museum marks first anniversary with dazzling light show
The walls of Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum came alive on Sunday on the opening night of a dazzling light show. Under the title ‘Eternal Sun,’ the show marks the museum’s first anniversary by bringing to life stories that have shaped Egyptian civilisation for centuries.

Egypt raises over $650 million in IPO of state-owned bank
Egypt on Monday raised more than 650 million dollars in its initial public offering of the state-owned Banque du Caire. The offering comes as the country advances reforms under an International Monetary Fund programme to boost private sector participation in Egyptian economy.

Russia agrees to ban recruitment of Ghanaian nationals for Ukraine war
Russia has agreed to stop the recruitment of Ghanaian nationals to fight the war in Ukraine, Accra said in a statement.

Pix of the Day, 2nd November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 2nd November, 2026 - Across the world

First convoy of Algerian troops and tankers reaches northern Niger
A first convoy of Algerian soldiers was seen in northern Niger this weekend, a week after Algerian lawmakers approved the deployment of troops to the neighbouring country, according to RFI.

Art, performance and heritage on the runway at Lagos Fashion Week
Throughout the five-day Lagos Fashion Week, African designers turned the runway into a vibrant mix of heritage and fresh vision - their creations reflecting the diversity of African design, with bold looks and storytelling.

Ebola fatality rate in DR Congo tops 50% as death toll reaches 5,372
The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had reached 5,372 as of Friday, with a case fatality rate of 51.6%, according to new data.

UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years
The United Nations's peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ceased operations on Sunday, after the Security Council failed to extend its mandate.

China excludes La Liga matches from broadcast schedule after Mbappé’s Mao remarks
China has followed through on its threat: state broadcaster CCTV did not air the first two La Liga matches of the weekend after Kylian Mbappé’s remarks about Mao Zedong.

Iran proposes two-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran has agreed to a "two-day plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, shortening its earlier seven-day proposal, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday, as an Iranian delegation continues talks with mediators in Qatar.

TPLF loses popular support after fresh fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray
The Tigray People's Liberation Front was once Ethiopia's ruling party, but the movement is now facing a backlash from former supporters in the region.

Israel’s first ambassador presents credentials in Somaliland
Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland has presented his credentials to President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Cirro, in Hargeisa. The ceremony also marked the laying of the cornerstone for an Israeli embassy.

Israeli right-wing activists protest possible Arab coalition
A few dozen right-wing activists gathered outside Gadi Eisenkot’s residence in Herzliya on Sunday to protest against the Israeli-Arab coalition in the new government.

Senegal’s Olympic Games face cost-of-living concerns
The 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics are bringing Africa’s first Olympic event to Senegal, but for many residents, the excitement is overshadowed by rising living costs and lost livelihoods.

Spain’s El Hierro grapples with rising migrant arrivals
Nearly 3,000 migrants have reached the island of El Hierro, in Spain’s Canary Islands, since the beginning of October. The small Atlantic island, home to around 11,000 people, is facing a sharp increase in arrivals along the Atlantic migration route.

In Lome, a soviet-era sport celebrates Togo-Russia ties
Sambo began in the USSR and takes its name from a Russian expression meaning "unarmed self-defense"

Hundreds march in Johannesburg to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride in South Africa
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Sandton on Saturday to celebrate South Africa’s Pride parade, one of Africa’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity

Africa is suffering in an era of strongmen, says Mo Ibrahim
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation's latest report, finds broad progress on economic opportunity and human development over the past decade, but also steep declines in security, human rights and public participation

Migrants find shelter in Cyprus as EU slows admissions
Most migrants arrived from Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Cameroon, Congo, Syria and Burundi, according to center officials

Youth Olympics open in Senegal marking the first Olympic event in Africa
The Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions

Cape Verde president rallies supporters as election campaign begins
Hundreds of Supporters of Cape Verde President Jose Maria Neves cheered him on at a rally in Sao Vicente, as campaigning in the country's presidential election kicked off on Saturday

Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government data on Saturday shows

2,000 Salvadoran troops deploy to Haiti to help fight gangs
The deployment followed a gang attack on four Salvadoran members of the Gang Suppression Force who went missing

Senegal prepares to open 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar
About 2,700 young athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete through Nov. 13 in the capital, Dakar, the nearby city of Diamniadio and the beach resort of Saly

Tshisekedi seeks Putin's help against Rwanda-backed rebels
President Felix Tshisekedi said he "absolutely" wanted the help of Russia, a permanent UN Security Council member "in the search for peace" with Rwanda, during talks with Putin at the end of a Russia-Africa summit

South African court sets limits on anti-migrant marches
Under the revised terms, the group may march between 9am and 3pm, with participants barred from carrying weapons or covering their faces. The group was also prohibited from destroying property or setting fire to buildings

Drone strikes in Ethiopia kill at least 25: witnesses
Multiple drone strikes have hit northern regions of Ethiopia since Thursday, killing at least 25 civilians, including children, witnesses and a medical source said on Friday

Ghana holds talks with Russia to build first nuclear power plant
Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama for bilateral talks the next day after Russia-Africa summit in Moscow

Guinean cinema: A new generation strives to bring the industry back to life
Once a thriving industry, Guinean cinema is struggling to regain its former glory. With cinemas closed, production resources scarce and funding difficult to secure, a new generation is working to revive the country’s film i

President Ruto seeks compensation for Kenyans recruited into Russian military
An investigation by Journalists for Justice, published earlier this month, identified at least 76 Kenyans killed while fighting for Russia, alongside 841 Kenyan nationals recruited between October 2022 and June 2026.

Tanzania still haunted by deadly election violence one year on
One year after Tanzania’s disputed election, the scars of deadly violence remain. Critics still live in fear of abductions and arrests, while opposition supporters continue to face intimidation.

Lagos Fashion Week returns for 15th edition with a commitment to sustainability
Lagos fashion week is back - returning this week for its 15th edition. This year's event is focused on circularity and sustainability - and ensuring African creators reap the benefits of their work.

Egyptian Red Crescent sends flour and winter supplies to Gaza
Egypt has sent an aid convoy of 62 trucks carrying more than 780 tonnes of relief supplies to Gaza, ahead of the winter season.

Gunfire heard across Ethiopia border as growing numbers flee into Kenya
Gunfire echoes across the Ethiopia-Kenya border in Moyale, as violence drives thousands to flee into Kenya. The clashes stem from a territorial dispute between Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regions.

Pakistan: Islamabad zoo introduces 'Coffee with Alpaca' attraction
Coffee with a side of alpacas? At a zoo near Islamabad, visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks while watching, feeding and petting the animals. The attraction features ten imported alpacas, a first for Pakistan according to the zoo.

Poor services and crime fuel voter frustration ahead of South Africa’s polls
South Africans head to the polls next week, with basic services, crime and unemployment among the key issues shaping the local elections.

First body recovered from Nairobi building collapse as 16 remain missing
A first body was recovered Friday from the rubble of an 18-storey building that collapsed a week ago in Nairobi, as 16 people remain missing.

Pix of the Day, 30th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 30th October, 2026 - Across the world

Ghanaian teenager, 15, shot dead near New York school
A 15-year-old boy originally from Ghana has died after being shot near his school in New York City, as police search for three teenagers in connection with the killing.

Czech Republic: Meerkats and cheetah cubs play with Halloween pumpkins
Halloween has arrived at Prague Zoo, where meerkats are exploring pumpkins stuffed with worms and cheetah cubs are discovering seasonal toys. Four days of activities will bring treats to 14 animal species.

Italy: Thousands protest rising living costs and defence spending in general strike
Thousands of protesters marched through Rome, Italy, on Friday, 30 October, during a general strike called by the left-wing Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) trade union.

Fuel shortages push Malawians into endless queues and rising costs
Fuel shortages and soaring petrol prices are putting daily life and businesses under severe pressure in Malawi. In the capital, Lilongwe, drivers and motorcycle taxi operators are spending hours, and sometimes days, in queues as they wait for scarce supplies.

Senegal gears up for a historic Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
IOC President Kirsty Coventry has toured the Youth Olympic Village in Dakar, just two days before the start of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

France and Chad resume military cooperation as they mend ties
The French army says two fighter jets and a transport aircraft will soon make a stopover in Chad where they will carry out "training activities".

Indonesia: nine orangutans rescued from wildfires return to the forest
Nine orangutans rescued from devastating wildfires in Indonesian Borneo have returned to the forest after weeks of rehabilitation. Among them are four mothers with their young, including three females expecting another baby.