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Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.

Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.

Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

Family tribute to 'kind and loving' GP found dead at home
Hannah Cain's family say they have been "devastated" by her death on Sunday.

World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers
Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.

Southampton manager to stay in role after being given suspended ban over Spygate scandal
Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness
People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.

Watch: Why French police have stopped using stun grenades on student protesters
France has halted the use of stun grenades after a 15-year-old boys hand was blown off during student protests.

Notorious gangland enforcer Paul Ferris dies aged 62
The criminal-turned-author is believed to have died on Tuesday night after a short illness.

Eleven arrested at pro-Palestinian marches in London
Five people were arrested for inciting racial hatred at a protest outside the office of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the Met says.

Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.

What's in the Conservatives' inheritance tax plan and who benefits?
BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth.

The 2010s sweet treat that's making a comeback and causing hour-long queues
Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK.

How did Christa Pike survive two lethal injections - and what happens now?
The convicted killer of Colleen Slemmer is said to be awake and speaking in hospital in Tennessee after an execution attempt.

Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending
As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.

Stephen King's Carrie returns to explore the horrors of social media
Another beloved classic gets a modern-day twist. Its cast and creator argue why it needed to be remade.

Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants
Unlike other flagship titles, E-Day will only be available on Xbox at a time of rising console costs.

Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 24
Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.

Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed
Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.

Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of life's asymmetry
The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.

Man jailed for killing former partner days after his release
Robert Sabat is given a 17-year-minimum jail term for the fatal stabbing of his former partner.

Rob Burrow would be proud of my knighthood, says Kevin Sinfield
Sir Kevin Sinfield is knighted by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.

Greens investigate party member behind Zionism motion
It has emerged Lubna Speitan was listed in court documents as a "close friend" of a man later jailed for supporting al-Qaeda.

Man admits sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Greater Manchester.

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Brad Pitt stars as a raw recruit on a dangerous mission in WWII
Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

Eckert free to stay as Southampton boss as Spygate ban suspended
Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega says he intends to stand as a candidate in next year's Fifa presidential election.

Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending
As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.

Do England already have their Kane replacement - or is he yet to emerge?
Harry Kane's record-breaking England career can't go on for ever. But do the Three Lions already have a ready-made replacement?

Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms
Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.

How an 'absolute fluke' exposed sandpapergate scandal
How a team of South Africa camera operators discovered Australia's sandpapergate scandal as it happened.

Senior figures worried about Man City being in next season's Champions League
Senior figures within the English game are concerned that Manchester City could play in the Champions League next season even if they are relegated for breaching financial regulations.

Al Jazeera

US mortgage rates hit their highest level in three years
Rising borrowing costs have pushed mortgage applications to their lowest level since February 2025.

UEFA football leaders meet to shape strategy to oust FIFA’s Infantino
European football leaders gather in Berlin with the aim of shaping strategy to oust Gianni Infantino as FIFA president.

Germany’s Merz vows to fight ‘extremism’ after AfD, far-left election gains
Far-right and far-left parties gain ground in local elections as Merz's approval rating sinks.

More than 200,000 displaced as fighting escalates in Yemen, UN says
With 3,700 fleeing to Djibouti amid Houthi clashes, the UN warns three in four families in parts of Yemen face hunger.

The mass killing does not mean Israel’s winning
Israel’s military might has failed to achieve the political goals in Gaza it was supposed to.

How Israel’s genocide in Gaza pulled Britons into the Palestine movement
Britons are risking freedom and reputations to stand with Palestinians and challenge government policy.

Ex-German spy chief arrested: A history of spooks working for enemy powers
There have been many cases of top spies giving classified information to enemy nations. Here are some of the highlights.

Millions of Pakistanis get government fuel relief but some miss out
Pakistan has subsidised petrol for millions, but some economists caution that those most needing help are left out.

Why Paramount-Warner merger has sparked fears about press freedom
Chairman's family ties to Trump and Israel raise questions over editorial independence at CNN and CBS.

South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games
South Korea signals cuts to military exemptions for gold medallists after backlash over athletes' Asian Games comments.

Okinawa governor urges Japan action after US Marine arrested over killing
Growing anger after US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39.

Saudi Arabia beat UAE 2-0 to end 22-year wait for Arabian Gulf Cup crown
Goals from Hammam Al-Hammami and Firas al-Buraikan give the hosts their fourth Arabian Gulf Cup trophy.

Henri Kagan, Kenso Soai win Nobel chemistry prize for ‘mirror image’ work
Scientists honoured for solving mystery of asymmetric molecules that has helped in manufacture of pharmaceuticals.

Coco Gauff says online racist abuse was ‘draining’ after China Open exit
Coco Gauff admits the racism she suffered during China Open exhausted her after US tennis star missed out on quarters.

Israeli soldier assaults Palestinian woman in occupied West Bank
An Israeli soldier was filmed assaulting a Palestinian woman during a raid on a family home in the occupied West Bank.

Palestinian killed, 16 wounded in Israeli pogrom in occupied West Bank
A 44-year-old Palestinian man was killed during Israeli settler assaults on olive harvesters in the West Bank.

UK Greens are wrong – Zionism is not racism
The party’s new policy reflects ignorance of Zionism and does nothing to advance Palestinian self-determination.

Yes, Zionism is racism
And there is nothing radical about declaring it. It is a fact of history.

South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes
South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes after backlash

German ex-spy chief arrested for treason: What we know
Former top spy August Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta signs new contract with Premier League champions
Following Arsenal's first Premier League win in 22 years, the London club has extended Mikel Arteta's contract to 2030.

Miles away from Argentina, Messi’s farewell hits home for his Indian fans
Almost 15,000km away from Argentina, Messi's magical presence on the field left a lasting mark on fans across India.

Justina Shiroka Pula: Kosovo’s new president, elected during a crisis
An academic, former minister and a compromise choice, Pula was voted in by parliament amid protests.

US military aid to Israel continues three years into Gaza genocide
US military aid and arms transfer continue unchanged, as US public sentiment shifts.

Doha Debates: Should We Trust the News?
Is today’s news built to serve the truth?

Global Times

China's railways record more than 250 mln passenger trips during Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day holidays
"Tourist marvels, local cuisine, educational activities for the kids, and a bit of tech... these are the key words for ...

Major three-part documentary chronicles China's efforts on combating Myanmar telecom fraud, promoting global co-op
From the downfall of the notorious "four major families" criminal gangs in northern Myanmar to joint operations targeting fraud compounds ...

Indonesia reportedly expects Chinese J-10 fighter jets within six months; air force chief of staff urges public patience
Indonesia's Air Force Chief of Staff reportedly told the public recently to be patient about the delivery of J-10 fighter ...

Tokyo reportedly mulls nuclear subs amid security document revision; 'could spur arms race'
As Japan prepares to revise its three security documents by year-end, including the National Security Strategy, plans have emerged within ...

France and Germany are lowering the banner of free trade themselves: Global Times editorial

Tsai and Pelosi: A 'reunion' out of step with the times
Global Times

GT Voice: South Korea's space endeavors draw rising attention from Asia
Global Times

Two pandas arrive in Atlanta, carrying decades of shared care and friendship that keep crossing borders
In 1972, Ling Ling and Hsing Hsing arrived in the US following then US president Richard Nixon's visit to China, beginning one of the most recognizable chapters in people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, according to the Xinhua News Agency. Over the decades, giant ...

China and Russia maintain close exchanges and cooperation on infectious diseases prevention: Chinese FM on plague case in Siberia
Documentary discloses the moments when hoods removed after ringleader and key members of major cross-border gambling and fraud criminal syndicate escorted back to China

Documentary discloses the moments when hoods removed after ringleader and key members of major cross-border gambling and fraud criminal syndicate escorted back to China
China and Russia maintain close exchanges and cooperation on infectious diseases prevention: Chinese FM on plague case in Siberia

Being sold three times in four days: More 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 ... Through a Serbian lens, a different China unfolds in Hainan On brightly lit Qilou Old Street, vendors slice open pink wax apples, their juice sparkling under the lights. A drone captures traffic weaving across Haikou's cross-sea bridge, while elsewhere, women ... Chinese beekeeping expertise opens new opportunities for Kenyan women Grace Cheserem, chairperson of the Lelkolo women's group in Kenya's Baringo County, still remembers her first honey harvest in 2022.

Through a Serbian lens, a different China unfolds in Hainan
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 ... On brightly lit Qilou Old Street, vendors slice open pink wax apples, their juice sparkling under the lights. A drone captures traffic weaving across Haikou's cross-sea bridge, while elsewhere, women ... Chinese beekeeping expertise opens new opportunities for Kenyan women Grace Cheserem, chairperson of the Lelkolo women's group in Kenya's Baringo County, still remembers her first honey harvest in 2022.

Chinese beekeeping expertise opens new opportunities for Kenyan women
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 ... Through a Serbian lens, a different China unfolds in Hainan On brightly lit Qilou Old Street, vendors slice open pink wax apples, their juice sparkling under the lights. A drone captures traffic weaving across Haikou's cross-sea bridge, while elsewhere, women ... Grace Cheserem, chairperson of the Lelkolo women's group in Kenya's Baringo County, still remembers her first honey harvest in 2022.

Beibu Gulf Port opens direct bauxite import corridor from Guinea to China's Chongqing
Global institutions are bullish on Chinese stocks, eyeing AI, emerging industrial sectors

Global institutions are bullish on Chinese stocks, eyeing AI, emerging industrial sectors
Beibu Gulf Port opens direct bauxite import corridor from Guinea to China's Chongqing

EU's 'contradictory approach' risks eroding trust ahead of second China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism meeting
As China and the EU prepare for the second meeting under their newly established trade and investment consultation mechanism, the EU's simultaneous push for concessions from Beijing and tougher trade barriers risks undermining the very trust needed for negotiations to deliver results, Chinese experts said.

China deploys more smart drones, intelligent harvesters for autumn farming
China is deploying intelligent harvesters, crop-protection drones, and new-energy tractors during the coming autumn harvest and sowing season, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the Ministry of ... Russian tourism industry eyes attracting Chinese visitors During China's week-long National Day holiday this year, Chinese tourists are frequently seen on the streets of Moscow. "Russia is a unique country and a must-visit," said Wang Xinzuo, who ... Chinese team develops world's first 3D spatiotemporal lifecycle cell atlas of rice: laboratory A major breakthrough in rice research by Chinese scientists was published online in the international journal Cell on Tuesday. The study marks the first time a three-dimensional spatiotemporal cell atlas ...

Russian tourism industry eyes attracting more Chinese visitors
China deploys smart drones, intelligent harvesters for autumn farming China is deploying intelligent harvesters, crop-protection drones, and new-energy tractors during the coming autumn harvest and sowing season, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the Ministry of ... During China's week-long National Day holiday this year, Chinese tourists are frequently seen on the streets of Moscow. "Russia is a unique country and a must-visit," said Wang Xinzuo, who ... Chinese team develops world's first 3D spatiotemporal lifecycle cell atlas of rice: laboratory A major breakthrough in rice research by Chinese scientists was published online in the international journal Cell on Tuesday. The study marks the first time a three-dimensional spatiotemporal cell atlas ...

Chinese team develops world's first 3D spatiotemporal lifecycle cell atlas of rice: laboratory
China deploys smart drones, intelligent harvesters for autumn farming China is deploying intelligent harvesters, crop-protection drones, and new-energy tractors during the coming autumn harvest and sowing season, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the Ministry of ... Russian tourism industry eyes attracting Chinese visitors During China's week-long National Day holiday this year, Chinese tourists are frequently seen on the streets of Moscow. "Russia is a unique country and a must-visit," said Wang Xinzuo, who ... A major breakthrough in rice research by Chinese scientists was published online in the international journal Cell on Tuesday. The study marks the first time a three-dimensional spatiotemporal cell atlas ...

At 16, Sun shines in her WTA 1000 debut at China Open
China's 16-year-old Sun Xinran stepped into the spotlight at the China Open, showing maturity beyond her years in her WTA 1000 debut. CFA Team China Int'l Football Competitions Chongqing 2026: China vs. Tajikistan Starting players of China pose for photo before the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Chongqing 2026 between China and Tajikistan in Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2026. Chinese tourists visit Barcelona during National Day holiday Chinese tourists play with soap bubbles near the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 6, 2026.

CFA Team China Int'l Football Competitions Chongqing 2026: China vs. Tajikistan
At 16, Sun shines in her WTA 1000 debut at China Open China's 16-year-old Sun Xinran stepped into the spotlight at the China Open, showing maturity beyond her years in her WTA 1000 debut. Starting players of China pose for photo before the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Chongqing 2026 between China and Tajikistan in Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2026. Chinese tourists visit Barcelona during National Day holiday Chinese tourists play with soap bubbles near the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 6, 2026.

Chinese tourists visit Barcelona during National Day holiday
At 16, Sun shines in her WTA 1000 debut at China Open China's 16-year-old Sun Xinran stepped into the spotlight at the China Open, showing maturity beyond her years in her WTA 1000 debut. CFA Team China Int'l Football Competitions Chongqing 2026: China vs. Tajikistan Starting players of China pose for photo before the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Chongqing 2026 between China and Tajikistan in Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2026. Chinese tourists play with soap bubbles near the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 6, 2026.

'Supply chain' key to China's tennis ambitions, ATP Tour CEO tells GT
For several weeks each autumn, professional tennis in China follows an unusually concentrated route with thousands of fans queuing up to watch elite tennis players compete. The sequence moves from ATP 250 events in Chengdu and Hangzhou to the China Open in Beijing, an ATP 500 event, before ...

Zheng Qinwen battles into China Open quarterfinals on eve of 24th birthday
'China Through Overseas Eyes' aesthetics forum held online

'China Through Overseas Eyes' aesthetics forum held online
Zheng Qinwen battles into China Open quarterfinals on eve of 24th birthday

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

В Таиланде рассматривают введение налога на выезд из страны
В том числе и для иностранных граждан

Болгария прекратила поиски сухогруза, затонувшего после атаки БПЛА
Судно пропало 6 октября

В Польше подросток устроил резню в училище, ранены 8 человек
Нападавший задержан

Бориса Гребенщикова оштрафовали на 15 тысяч рублей за интервью "Медузе"
"Медуза" признана в России "нежелательной организацей"

Россиянина, приплывшего в Литву по Неману, приговорили к шести годам колонии
Литовские пограничники вернули Игоря Одинцова в Россию в день суда

Послы ЕС согласовали рекордный новый санкционный список
В него вошли сразу 826 организаций и 743 физических лица

20 лет назад была убита журналистка Анна Политковская. Она активно критиковала Рамзана Кадырова 
7 октября исполняется 20 лет со дня убийства журналистки "Новой газеты" Анны Политковской. В 2006 году она была застрелена в подъезде своего дома на Лесной улице в Москве. Политковская освещала преступления федеральных сил во время двух войн в Чечне и открыто критиковала Рамзана Кадырова и президента Владимира Путина. С заявлением в годовщину убийства Анны Политковской выступили в Коалиции за свободу СМИ, письмо подписали представители 32-х стран. "Нижеподписавшиеся члены Коалиции за...

Аспиранта осудили на 5 лет колонии за два комментария о Каховской ГЭС
Он признал вину

Москвичку оштрафовали за синий и жёлтый браслеты на руке
По статье о "дискредитации российской армии"

Нобелевскую премию по химии присудили Анри Кагану и Кэнсо Соаи
За открытие нелинейных эффектов в органическом синтезе

Криста Пайк, которую пытались казнить, пришла в сознание
Это первый случай в США с выжившим после инъекции заключённым

Казахстан хочет вернуть своих граждан, воюющих за РФ в Украине
Казахстан ведёт переговоры с Россией по возвращению своих граждан из зоны боевых действий. Об этом сообщил официальный представитель министерства иностранных дел Казахстана Жанболат Усенов. Он уточнил, что МИД реагирует на обращения казахстанцев, желающих вернуться на родину. Ранее группа молодых казахстанцев записала видеообращение с просьбой вернуть их домой. Их родственники рассказали Азаттык Азия, что они поехали на заработки в Россию, но их обманули и отправили на войну против Украины....

Лида Мониава останется в должности директора "Дома с маяком"
После того, как её уголовное преследование прекращено

Трамп намерен обсудить с Путиным возможную вспышку чумы в России
Посольство США предупредило американцев о болезни

В Воронежской области несколько сёл остались без света после атаки
Минобороны России заявило о 311 сбитых и перехваченных украинских БПЛА

Россия нанесла удар по Киеву, Кременчугу и Прилукам
Есть погибшие и пострадавшие

В Киеве отреагировали на сведения об импорте в РФ топлива из Кореи
Речь идёт о поставках более 176 тысяч тонн нефтепродуктов

У побережья Сочи возник крупный пожар на борту танкера
Официальной информации о причинах нет

На осуждённого за "дискредитацию" библиотекаря завели новое дело
Речь идёт о жителе НАО Константине Ледкове

Africanews

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.

Russian woman’s death sparks pneumonic plague fears
A woman reportedly died after contracting pneumonia of an “unknown” cause in Russia, but some experts say there is no immediate cause for alarm over the potential spread of the bacteria.

In Gabon's capital, filling up with diesel has become daily struggle
In Libreville, filling up with diesel has become a real struggle.
Since the end of September, queues have been growing outside service stations across the Gabonese capital. Customers wait in long lines, jerrycans in hand, hoping to get the much-needed fuel.

Yemen fighting intensifies as government forces retake key areas near Bab el-Mandeb
Forces loyal to the government is the man bswuugdud xForces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said Monday.

Several killed in Senegal as heavy rains cause flooding, damage to infrastructure
Torrential rainfall and flash flooding left parts of Senegal’s capital Dakar underwater on Monday with other regions of the country also affected.

Benin's President Wadagni holds talks with Macron during first official visit to France
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Romuald Wadagni to the Elysee Palace on Monday. It’s the Beninese president’s first official visit to France since taking office in May.

Ethiopia: PM vows to secure sea access amid fears of return to war
Following almost two weeks of internal conflict that threatens a wider regional war in Ethiopia, the country's prime minister has vowed that government forces are ready to bring a rebel offensive under control.

Sylvester Stallone: Actor and filmmaker releases memoir
After turning 80 in July, Sylvester Stallone released his memoir dubbed 'Steps' on Tuesday. However Stallone, one of the most successful movie stars and filmmakers in history, insists that for a long time, he had been reluctant to write about his own life.

Ethiopia: Federal forces advance in Tigray [Africanews Today]
Tigray peace forces want to turn the page on the TPLF. Since joining the Ethiopian federal forces, they have claimed to have seized several strategic positions.

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed takes oath of office as Prime Minister
Ethiopia's parliament has re-elected Abiy Ahmed as prime minister for the next five years, following the general election in June.

Comoros: Foreign workers struggle in the wake of new law
Since a new law promulgated in July barring foreign nationals from certain jobs in the Comoros, many have voiced concern about their financial situation.

Military aircraft with 32 people on board crashes in southern Nigeria
A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said.

Goma’s orphaned children find hope through education and solidarity
In Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the consequences of armed conflict continue to weigh heavily on children. For some, violence, displacement and separation from their families have left deep and difficult-to-measure scars.

Israel marks October 7 attacks with national memorial ceremonies
Official state ceremonies marking three years since the October 7 attacks are expected to take place later on Monday in Jerusalem, with Israeli officials in attendance.

Russia: Foreign minister praises governemt in Kabul
Sergey Lavrov praised the government in Kabul as he spoke at a meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, adding that Moscow is interested in helping the country bolster counter-terrorism measures.

Pix of the Day, 5 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 5 October, 2026 - Across the world

Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to three scientists for breakthrough research
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on, or off, the activity of individual nerve cells.

A new UN Chief, an old institution and a world in crisis
The next UN secretary-general will take charge of an institution under pressure to restore its influence, tackle financial challenges and adapt to a changing world.

Food prices rising in Kenya as climate change strains supply
Climate change has started hitting the food markets in Kenya and shoppers are feeling the pinch. In the capital Nairobi and across much of the country, rising prices are forcing consumers to make tough choices - buying and eating less.

Guinea opposition leader Aliou Bah freed after presidential pardon
Guinean opposition politician Aliou Bah, who was jailed for insulting junta leader General Mamadi Doumbouya, was granted a presidential pardon Friday after nearly two years behind bars.

Brazil's presidential election heads to runoff between Bolsonara and Lula
Brazil presidential candidate Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff October 25 for the top job after neither won a majority in Sunday's vote.

Spain begins dismantling migrant camp on Ceuta beach
Authorities began on Sunday to remove a migrant camp on the beach of Ceuta, Spain's enclave in North Africa, ahead of a mid-October visit by Spain's king and queen, police said.

Yemeni government forces launch major offensive to retake Houthi-held territory
Government forces in Yemen have launched a major military operation to retake the territory seized by Houthi rebels last month.

Ethiopia's federal forces retake Tigrayan capital Mekelle
Ethiopian federal forces were in full control of the Tigray rebels' regional capital, a local journalist said on Sunday, while Ethiopia's regional rivals gathered in Egypt to discuss the risk of a wider war.

Iran sets up military training camp for volunteers in face of US threats
Iran on Saturday inaugurated a second makeshift military training base in the capital Tehran, in a show of defiance as the US threatens to "blow up" and "annihilate" Iran.