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Warrants used to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes were unlawful, court says
A criminal investigation into the former prince continues and police have retained material seized from his homes.

Watch: What does the ruling mean for the investigation into the former prince?
Special correspondent Lucy Manning explains why the Hight Court has ruled that search warrants used to search Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's home were unlawful.

Two Latvian men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base in Cambridgeshire
Police say they apprehended two Latvian men at about 02:00 BST while they were inside the perimeter.

Three sisters who drowned in sea off Brighton took own lives, inquest finds
Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters, who lived in London, drowned in the sea in May.

Royal Navy sailor in court accused of preparing to spy for Russia
The 24-year-old man appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after being arrested at his home in Bedfordshire.

Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details".

Death of 12-year-old girl prompts call for allergy management ratings
Mia St Hilaire had a tree nut allergy and suffered an anaphylactic shock after drinking a milkshake.

Forty five Scottish police officers suspended over alleged crimes against women, says chief constable
Chief Constable Jo Farrell says more officers are likely to face action as officers are re-vetted.

'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.

Watch: Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed?
The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.

Russian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge
Ukraine accused Russia of targeting two crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians as possible.

Actor Simon Pegg reveals ADHD diagnosis: 'It's just who I am'
The Shaun of the Dead and Mission: Impossible films star had previously put symptoms down to "character fault".

Gaten Matarazzo on life after Stranger Things as he makes West End debut
The 25-year-old actor opens up about embracing his return to the stage as he stars in a revival of Rent.

Could Christa Pike face execution again and by what method?
Killer Christa Pike has survived lethal injection, raising questions about whether Tennessee will try again.

Gazans face near-daily Israeli strikes a year into ceasefire
The ceasefire saw thousands of Palestinians held by Israel released in return for the remaining hostages held in Gaza.

'I was blamed for my baby's death, now NHS needs to change'
Neil and Katie Russell are working with the hospital where their daughter died on the scheme.

France's school protests: What lies behind the anger
Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.

Birmingham Airport announces £2bn expansion
The first stage of development, upgrading baggage systems and terminals, could start in 2027.

UK and Germany will face threats together, says Burnham in Berlin
Ahead of a UK-EU summit next month, Burnham said he was committed to "see if we can bring the UK closer to Europe".

Body found in Colombia in search for missing British man Anton Green
Anton Green's family are told a body found in Colombia is believed to be the missing 43-year-old.

Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture
The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.

Schoolgirl told teacher 'Sir, I've been stabbed'
The girl told police there was "blood all over my hands" following the attack, a court hears.

Ex-councillor guilty of running sham Covid-19 lab
Faisal Shoukat is convicted of fraudulent trading and money laundering after a trial.

Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.

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Maresca says 'feeling is fantastic' among Man City squad
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca says the "feeling is fantastic" among his players and that they "don't care too much about the noise" surrounding the club after it was found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.

Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal
Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.

Cummins not worried about potential Khawaja revelations
Pat Cummins confirms he has spoken to Usman Khawaja about his former team-mate’s upcoming autobiography but the Australia captain says he has no concerns about potential sandpapergate revelations.

Faster than F1: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning
Top Fuel drag racing is the only elite motorsport class where women frequently beat men to major titles.

Russell to take further grid penalty this season
George Russell says he will be taking a further grid penalty this season in addition to the one he has been hit with for the Singapore Grand Prix.

'It's changed my life' - Eckert on Spygate scandal
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says the Spygate scandal is an experience that has changed his life.

Ceferin to stand for fourth term as Uefa president
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin will stand for a fourth term, reversing a previous decision to stand down.

Al Jazeera

Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea
Syrian authorities questioned why search and rescue operations were called off before the fate of 10 sailors was known.

US suspends Microsoft and Adobe from visa programme amid fraud claims
Visa probe also targets universities for allegedly exploiting international students to reduce US wage costs.

Jerusalem Daily: Remembrance and mourning
Thousands protest worldwide in solidarity with Gaza as Palestinians mourn those being killed in daily Israeli strikes.

Senegal-Morocco AFCON title decision within days, says CAS
The Court of Arbitration for Sport to rule within days on appeal against decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title.

Dozens killed in Russian strike on civilian buses in eastern Ukraine
At least 33 people were killed after a Russian strike hit two civilian buses in a city within the Donestsk region.

Video shows dramatic eruption of volcano near Manila
Taal Volcano near the Philippine capital briefly erupted, sending a dark grey ash plume 4,000 metres above its crater.

UEFA details FIFA presidential candidate criteria in bid to oust Infantino
UEFA draws up qualities required for a candidate to run against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in March's election.

Man City charges: Haaland says Premier League club must ‘stick together’
Erling Haaland calls on Manchester City to unite as Premier League club appeals more than 100 charges of wrongdoing.

UK ex-prince Andrew search warrants quashed after police accept legal error
London-based judge says error 'does not bring investigation to an end' as police probe disgraced former royal.

Video said to show Mali army in Kidal after retaking city
Recently published video is said to show Mali’s armed forces in Kidal after retaking the strategic northern city.

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and his wife charged over torture allegations
The new US charge adds to the existing drug trafficking case against Venezuela’s former president and first lady.

London voters go to polls for Holborn and St Pancras by-election
The vote in London's Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary seat tests whether Burnham can restore faith in Labour.

What were Trump operatives doing for pro-Russian politician Dodik in Bosnia?
Reports that Trump aides were paid to advise Bosnian Serb leader ahead of parliamentary election raise alarm.

More killed in Kramatorsk as Russia targets Ukraine’s transportation system
Russia’s attacks on trains, buses and ports are paralysing Ukraine’s transport network and endangering civilians.

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts three Houthi ballistic missiles
Saudi Arabia says two of the missiles intercepted were headed towards the capital, Riyadh.

New York Mayor Mamdani under fire for attending October 7 vigil
New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani was met by crowds calling him a ‘traitor’ for attending a vigil for October 7.

Shoot the People: Global Activism through Misan Harriman’s Lens
Influential British Nigerian photographer and activist Misan Harriman captures global protests that drive social change.

King David Hotel bombing to consulate row: A timeline of UK-Israel tension
Israel's order to shut UK's Jerusalem consulate is the latest downturn in a relationship strained since before 1948.

‘This is a crisis of hope’: Echoes of 1968 as France’s students rise up
As in 1968, when student protests triggered nationwide strikes, today’s crisis is about generational discontent.

Canadian Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
The Swedish Academy praised the 76-year-old poet and essayist's work for being 'bold and inventive'.

French PM vows changes as students keep up school protests
French PM Sebastien Lecornu has promised to address student concerns as protests force hundreds of schools to close.

Rubio praises nationalism and ties ‘America First’ values to ancient Greece
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Western nations to prioritise their own interests in a speech in Athens.

Has Israel shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem – or downgraded it?
British Foreign Secretary Miliband said the consulate building would remain but would be called 'UK Mission, Jerusalem'.

US scientist’s children erupt in joy after hearing he won Nobel
Video shows US scientist Karl Deisseroth breaking the news to his son and two daughters that he won the Nobel Prize.

Two killed after building partially collapses in Turkiye’s Istanbul
Eight survivors rescued from the rubble as fears of further collapse slow operations in Istanbul’s Maltepe district.

Global Times

China, EU ramp up engagement as trade chiefs meet in Beijing
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on ...

China rejects claims of yuan devaluation for trade advantage
China has no need or intent to gain competitive advantages through currency devaluation, nor has it ever resorted to competitive ...

Chinese expert rebukes Japan's claim of 'international protocol' over Takaichi reference, saying 'genuine respect lies in facing history'
China has on many occasions made clear its position on the current China-Japan relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning ...

Tsinghua research team achieves nuclear clock breakthrough with Gen Z scientists at the forefront
A research team at China's Tsinghua University has successfully developed an operational nuclear clock, marking a major breakthrough in humanity's ...

Tsai Ing-wen's provocative trip to the US: an outright sellout of Taiwan: Global Times editorial

Respect is earned, not demanded – Japan's fuss over a diplomatic title rings hollow
Global Times

GT Voice: 'Overcapacity' must not become a new pretext for trade protectionism
Global Times

China's 'token going global' is helping African livestreamers reach American shoppers while narrowing digital divide
In the evening in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, the building housing an e-commerce livestreaming hub was brightly lit. In front of the camera, an Ethiopian host spoke briskly: "If you have been watching this little guy for 10 minutes and you still cannot stop thinking about him - ...

Russian anti-plague institute employee dies of pneumonia of unknown etiology, raising concerns; Expert says risk of plague outbreak reaching China very low
Expert says K-8 trainer jet good fit for aviation academy's purpose, rebuts foreign media sensationalizing China-Laos support center

Expert says K-8 trainer jet good fit for aviation academy's purpose, rebuts foreign media sensationalizing China-Laos support center
Russian anti-plague institute employee dies of pneumonia of unknown etiology, raising concerns; Expert says risk of plague outbreak reaching China very low

China records second carp-linked Haff disease cluster as 5 develop rhabdomyolysis after eating wild red-tailed carp: China CDC report
Five people in Heyuan, South China's Guangdong Province, developed rhabdomyolysis after eating wild Cyprinus carpio rubrofuscus (red-tailed carp) in April, with four meeting the clinical criteria for Haff disease, ... In pics: memorial park in Wuqi County of Yan'an City, China's Shaanxi Tourists visit a memorial park marking the victory of the Central Red Army's Long March in Wuqi County of Yan'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2026. This year ... Being sold three times in four days: details exposed in actor Wang Xing's trafficking case in Myanmar A documentary airing on the Chinese state broadcaster revealed further details in the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar's Myawaddy ...

In pics: memorial park in Wuqi County of Yan'an City, China's Shaanxi
China records second carp-linked Haff disease cluster as 5 develop rhabdomyolysis after eating wild red-tailed carp: China CDC report Five people in Heyuan, South China's Guangdong Province, developed rhabdomyolysis after eating wild Cyprinus carpio rubrofuscus (red-tailed carp) in April, with four meeting the clinical criteria for Haff disease, ... Tourists visit a memorial park marking the victory of the Central Red Army's Long March in Wuqi County of Yan'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2026. This year ... Being sold three times in four days: details exposed in actor Wang Xing's trafficking case in Myanmar A documentary airing on the Chinese state broadcaster revealed further details in the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar's Myawaddy ...

Being sold three times in four days: More details exposed in actor Wang Xing's trafficking case in Myanmar
China records second carp-linked Haff disease cluster as 5 develop rhabdomyolysis after eating wild red-tailed carp: China CDC report Five people in Heyuan, South China's Guangdong Province, developed rhabdomyolysis after eating wild Cyprinus carpio rubrofuscus (red-tailed carp) in April, with four meeting the clinical criteria for Haff disease, ... In pics: memorial park in Wuqi County of Yan'an City, China's Shaanxi Tourists visit a memorial park marking the victory of the Central Red Army's Long March in Wuqi County of Yan'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2026. This year ... A documentary airing on the Chinese state broadcaster revealed further details in the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar's Myawaddy ...

Expert refutes foreign media hype over China's offshore trust tax rules
China's National Day holidays see 6.7% rise in border crossings: official data

China's National Day holidays see 6.7% rise in border crossings: official data
Expert refutes foreign media hype over China's offshore trust tax rules

US FCC plan to bar Chinese testing labs could disrupt global electronics supply chains, raise industry costs: analysts
A US plan to bar Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices for the American market could disrupt a key link in the global electronics supply chain, potentially forcing manufacturers to move testing operations overseas and raising costs for an industry heavily reliant on China's manufacturing and testing capabilities, ...

China seeks public comment for labor protection rules covering flexible workers such as food-delivery riders
China, EU ramp up engagement as trade chiefs meet in Beijing Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Thursday in Beijing, according to a statement released by China's ... China released draft measures on Thursday on the protection of the rights and interests of workers in new forms of employment - such as drivers of ride-hailing services and delivery ... Chinese scientists develop high-efficiency membrane to cut energy, costs of carbon capture A Chinese research team has developed a new type of all-organic mixed-matrix membrane that addresses a longstanding bottleneck in combining high separation performance with stability and processability. It could offer ...

Chinese scientists develop high-efficiency membrane to cut energy, costs of carbon capture
China, EU ramp up engagement as trade chiefs meet in Beijing Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Thursday in Beijing, according to a statement released by China's ... China seeks public comment for labor protection rules covering flexible workers such as food-delivery riders China released draft measures on Thursday on the protection of the rights and interests of workers in new forms of employment - such as drivers of ride-hailing services and delivery ... A Chinese research team has developed a new type of all-organic mixed-matrix membrane that addresses a longstanding bottleneck in combining high separation performance with stability and processability. It could offer ...

Teenage rider Sun Shengbo makes history as first Chinese ESBK Talent champion
After becoming the first Chinese racer to win the Talent category title at the 2026 Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK), teenage motorcycle rider Sun Shengbo told the Global Times during a ... China sports authority urges action to prevent unhealthy fan culture from harming minors In response to recent incidents involving some extreme fans repeatedly verbally abusing, spreading rumors about, and personally attacking national team coaches and players, the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) has ... Basha Village in China's Guizhou draws tourists with charming scenery and folk customs Visitors enjoy a folk performance at Basha Village in Congjiang County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 22, 2026. Located seven kilometers away from ...

China sports authority urges action to prevent unhealthy fan culture from harming minors
Teenage rider Sun Shengbo makes history as first Chinese ESBK Talent champion After becoming the first Chinese racer to win the Talent category title at the 2026 Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK), teenage motorcycle rider Sun Shengbo told the Global Times during a ... In response to recent incidents involving some extreme fans repeatedly verbally abusing, spreading rumors about, and personally attacking national team coaches and players, the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) has ... Basha Village in China's Guizhou draws tourists with charming scenery and folk customs Visitors enjoy a folk performance at Basha Village in Congjiang County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 22, 2026. Located seven kilometers away from ...

Basha Village in China's Guizhou draws tourists with charming scenery and folk customs
Teenage rider Sun Shengbo makes history as first Chinese ESBK Talent champion After becoming the first Chinese racer to win the Talent category title at the 2026 Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK), teenage motorcycle rider Sun Shengbo told the Global Times during a ... China sports authority urges action to prevent unhealthy fan culture from harming minors In response to recent incidents involving some extreme fans repeatedly verbally abusing, spreading rumors about, and personally attacking national team coaches and players, the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) has ... Visitors enjoy a folk performance at Basha Village in Congjiang County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 22, 2026. Located seven kilometers away from ...

India's micro-drama boom is built on Chinese blueprints, but content gaps and tech lag may prevent a true China-scale success
Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 opens with strong Chinese presence

Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 opens with strong Chinese presence
India's micro-drama boom is built on Chinese blueprints, but content gaps and tech lag may prevent a true China-scale success

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И сообщил, что ведёт "продуктивные обсуждения" с Тегераном

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Заявление прозвучало в ходе визита в Португалию

Члена "Яблока" осудили на четыре года за донаты ФБК на 3500 рублей
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Великобритания расширила список экономических санкций против России
На 23 организации и 12 танкеров

Омский НПЗ снова попал под удар украинских беспилотников
Завод является крупнейшим в России

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МВД РФ объявило в розыск журналиста Сергея Лейбграда
По какой статье против него возбуждено уголовное дело, неизвестно

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France to release 10 mln barrels of diesel from strategic reserves
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced Wednesday that France will release 10 million barrels of diesel from its strategic reserves to help ease pressure on the fuel market.

Zambia signs health deal with US after removal of data-sharing clauses
The government also said that the deal was not coupled to an agreement on US access to the country’s mineral resources.

At least 33 people killed in strikes on Ukrainian public buses
Thirty people were killed and at least 18 were injured by Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine that included an attack on a public bus, authorities said Thursday, as an intensive pre-winter wave of attacks continued and power outages worsened in the capital Kyiv.

Over 20,000 Palestinian students and education workers killed in Gaza war
More than 20,000 Palestinian students and education workers have been killed since the war began, according to the Palestinian Education Ministry.

Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission says conditions for December polls not met
The announcement has left the planned December legislative and presidential elections, meant to restore civilian rule, in limbo.

Ethiopian drones strike Eritrean forces near Adigrat
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are escalating with fears of a new regional war growing. Ethiopian drones have reportedly struck Eritrean forces near Adigrat, a city in northern Tigray, according to conflict monitors and witnesses.

World anti-doping body seeks tough stance from Kenya ahead of championship
WADA urged it to strive for a zero tolerance of drugs in sports as it prepares to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

Senegal vs Morocco: CAS to decide who really won AFCON
Senegal and Morocco played a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in January and they contested the title again Thursday, this time at the Court of Arbitration for Sport which expects a verdict within days.

Pix of the Day, 8 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 8 October, 2026 - Across the world

Egypt accuses 6 Journalists of terrorism in press freedom crackdown
Egyptian prosecutors accused six journalists from an independent fact-checking platform on Wednesday of terrorism-related offences, alleging they worked for the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood and received foreign funding to spread "false news".

Solar emerges as an alternative to Nigeria’s unreliable grid {Business Africa}
Nigeria’s Power Crisis Creates New Opportunity for Solar as Togo Deepens Russia Ties

Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for attacks on two Saudi airports
Saudi Arabia said three civilians were killed and 36 people injured in two separate attacks in the capital, Riyadh.

Nigeria: 20 kidnapped graduates rescued after week-long search
Twenty graduates abducted while travelling to begin Nigeria's national youth service have been found alive after a week-long search, authorities say.

Yemen: Residents of Taiz fear food supply shortages amidst the siege
The Yemeni city of Taiz faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies in its outskirts in recent days

WWF report says reason for hope despite wildlife population decline
Its Living Planet Report 2026 shows a 73% declined in monitored populations but says the recovery of some species show its possible to reverse the trend.

DRC: New fighting in Masisi as AU delegation rushes to save ceasefire
A first delegation to verify the ceasefire between the Congolese army and M23 was deployed to the region in late August

Activist Semi Keba faces extradition to Benin after court setback
Benin issued an international warrant for the influencer's arrest on December 12 after he supported a foiled coup in which mutinous soldiers claimed on television to have overthrown President Patrice Talon

Ramaphosa, Kiir discuss South Sudan elections, peace process
outh African President Cyril Ramaphosa held talks with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Tshwane on Wednesday, focusing on preparations for South Sudan’s December elections and the country’s fragile peace process

Kenya boosts Ebola preparedness after registering first case
Kenya’s Health Ministry has heightened surveillance at border entry points and created an Ebola hotline for citizens to report symptoms related to Ebola

Olympics: South Africa aims to host the Games in 2036
South Africa is aiming to host the first ever Olympics on the African continent. This after it was named as one of seven countries that will officially put forward their case to stage the 2036 Games in November.

Kenya: Health Minister insists no ebola outbreak in country
Kenya is not in the grips of an ebola outbreak, the country's health secretary insisted on Wednesday, in the wake of Kenya's first death from the disease.

BRICS: Ghana's parliament gives green light to formal application
Ghana's cabinet has given the green light to a decision to formally apply to join the BRICS geopolitical and economic bloc, according to the country's foreign minister.

Africa launches own credit agency in bid for cheaper borrowing
Africa will launch its own credit rating agency on Wednesday, aimed at countering what many see as unfair assessments by global institutions that make it more expensive for African nations to borrow money.

After Kenya, Uganda opens Dangote refinery IPO to domestic investors
Uganda's Capital Markets Authority on Tuesday approved the participation of its domestic investors in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery's initial public offering.

Madagascar residents gear up for impact of El Niño
In southern Madagascar, residents are bracing themselves for the impact due in the coming months of the El Nino warming pattern, which experts expect to be the strongest on record.

Eritrean troops deploy in Ethiopia's Tigray region, witnesses say
Eritrean troops have been deployed in recent days around the town of Adigrat, in Ethiopia's Tigray region, a local official and residents told AFP on Wednesday.

French and Japanese scientists awarded Nobel chemistry prize
French scientist Henri B Kagan and Japan's Kenso Soai have been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for offering a solution to the chemical mystery of life's asymmetry.

'I got so scared': Nairobi residents worried after Kenya's first Ebola death
Several Nairobi residents expressed fear and concern on Wednesday, a day after Kenyan authorities announced the country's first-ever Ebola death.

MSF warns Ebola spread in DR Congo's North Kivu province is 'out of control'
It says the north-eastern region now accounts for nearly 40 per cent of all newly confirmed incidents nationwide.

Israelis mourn October 7 attack as Palestinians in Gaza live in ruins of war
Israelis are gathering Wednesday to commemorate the third anniversary of the October 7 attack that killed 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage. In Gaza, the territory's almost two million people live in ruins.

Kenyan health workers demand protection after first Ebola death
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union on Tuesday called on the government to protect health workers, after the country reported its first case of Ebola.

Senegal postpones start of school year following destructive flooding
The education ministry says the decision was driven 'primarily by the need to ensure the safety and protection' of children.

Libya's eastern-based parliament removes speaker amid growing discontent
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted to replace Aguila Saleh with Al-Salhin Abdulnabi.

Emotions as Argentina's Lionel Messi plays his last game for his country
The footballer concluded his 21-year run with the national team scoring a goal in the 71st minute of a friendly against Benin.

Nigeria plane crash recovery operation faces difficulties
All 25 people on board, including civilians, died when the military aircraft crashed into a swampy area that is difficult to access.

Tigray drone strikes continue as life resumes in Mekelle
Government-allied forces say they are using drones against Tigray fighters, while markets and local transport are slowly returning to the streets of the regional capital.

Annual sightings of southern right whales bring joy to South African town
In South Africa's coastal town of Hermanus, a marine spectacle takes place every year between the months of June and November, when hundreds of southern right whales migrate from Antarctica to the South African coast.

Media reports allege FIFA knew Congo's Mpasi was ineligible for World Cup
Ahead of the World Cup, FIFA knew that Congo’s goalkeeper was ineligible, but they allowed him to continue at the tournament. This is what media reports released by the New York Times and Le Monde on Tuesday suggest.

Malian army and Russian fighters retake key city of Kidal, abandoned by rebels
The Malian army says it has entered the strategic northern city of Kidal, which was captured in April by Tuareg separatists who announced their withdrawal earlier Tuesday as the military advanced.

Renewed violence in Ethiopia's Tigray leaves dozens of children wounded
Children are among the dozens of civilians killed or injured in Tigray since fighting broke out between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels in September.

Egypt: Interior Ministry denies torture claims of detained journalists
Egypt on Tuesday rejected accusations that detained journalists from an independent fact-checking platform were tortured or mistreated, referring to the allegations as "baseless".

Central Africa faces rising threat from counterfeit and trafficked medicines
Countries in central Africa face a major public health threat from trafficking in medicines, fuelled by a gap between healthcare needs and access to safe, affordable medicine, the UN warned on Tuesday.

World needs 50 million additional teachers by 2030, UNESCO says
The world is projected to need 50 million additional teachers by 2030 according to new data released by UNESCO on World Teachers' Day.

Morocco’s Sale Festival celebrates women filmmakers
The event, which first began recognising Moroccan women in the film industry 22 years ago, continues to examine the opportunities, funding and roles available to women filmmakers.

Pix of the Day, 6 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 6 October, 2026 - Across the world

Kenya: Chess continues to grow in popularity among prisoners
In Kenya, prisoners have been playing chess for fun and to help with rehabilitation. Among them is 28 year old Brian Gatonye, who says the game has helped him to become less impulsive.

Nigeria air force lowers plane crash toll to 25, civilians among victims
The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday said 25 people died in the crash of one of its planes a day earlier, lowering a previous death toll. No survivors were found. Civilian family members travelling aboard the plane were among the victims.

Tigray violence drives risk of Ethiopia-Eritrea war, analyst says
Renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels increases risks of an escalation into a wider regional conflict, according to International Crisis Group analyst Magnus Taylor.

Kenya confirms first Ebola death as 28 contacts traced
Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, the health minister announced on Tuesday, after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo died after returning to the country.

EU suspends imports of meat from Namibia over FMD fears
Namibian livestock farmers have temporarily lost access to their largest market over fears of foot-and-mouth disease.