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'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.

Anthony Zurcher: Democrats push deep into Trump heartland on historic night
Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.

Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly
From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.

Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections
Democrats secured some big wins - and a few historic firsts - earning congratulations from President Trump.

How America voted in maps and charts
See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.

Huntingdon train attack passengers thought stabbing was a 'joke'
The first person who was attacked also says he asked hospital staff "am I going to die today?".

Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.

Brigitte Bardot inheritance row deepens after private letter to partner leaked
In the letter, the late French actress says her partner Bernard de Chiara was "incapable" of giving "support, a tenderness, a presence".

World must 'unite' to ease cost of living pressure, PM Burnham says after US midterms
Andy Burnham says prices won't come down until the US's conflict with Iran is resolved.

UK national tests positive for Ebola virus in DR Congo
A British government spokesperson says the risk to the UK public from Ebola remains low.

'Most difficult days of my life,' says goalkeeper Owono after Tenerife player's death
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.

French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits
The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.

Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'
The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.

Could Hyrox's Olympic ambition spell the end for triathlon?
BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.

Scottish government needs to act faster on grooming gang inquiry, says survivor
Holly Alex, who was groomed as a teenager, has urged the government to make good on their pledge to deliver an inquiry "at pace".

Code cracked for shipwreck padlock solving 400-year-old mystery
The brass lock, found in the sand near Port Talbot, forms part of a 1583 shipwreck treasure hoard.

Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?
Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?

Police launch inquiry after two inmates die in prison
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed two men died in custody on Wednesday.

Israel's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock
Herzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.

Kellogg's admits snap, crackle and pop is quieter after uproar over Rice Krispies recipe change
The cereal giant has changed the recipes for Rice Krispies and Coco Pops, sparking a backlash online.

Zelensky gives Melania Trump Ukraine's highest award after Oleshky ceasefire
Russian and Ukrainian delegations will meet the US first lady at the White House on Thursday.

'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries in England
The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.

Mugabe's son arrested over 'assault' during luxury car smuggling probe
The son of late former president Robert Mugabe will appear in court on 5 November with four other men.

Secret police files released in Hungary, 37 years after fall of communism
Critics say the move comes too late, that the files themselves are incomplete, and the move risks sowing division and causing unnecessary anguish.

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'Most difficult days of my life' for Owono after De Miguel death
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.

Why Man Utd's Roma comeback has echoes of Mourinho and Solskjaer
After their memorable comeback victory against Roma, can Manchester United avoid a repeat of the past and follow that up with a successive victory?

Real Madrid reach verbal agreement to sign Gabriel
Real Madrid are confident of winning the race to sign Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel after reaching a verbal agreement with the teenager.

Zverev annoyed by reaction to becoming world number one
After a defeat at the Paris Masters, Alexander Zverev complains that he is the only player who has had "to explain why it's OK" for him to be top of the rankings.

Ocon dropped - is it the end of his F1 career?
Esteban Ocon's career as a Formula 1 race driver is over - at least for the foreseeable future - after falling out with Haas. Andrew Benson looks at what the future holds for the Frenchman.

Sweeney demands discipline from card-happy England
England are the second-best side in the world when they can keep 15 players on the pitch, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.

Al Jazeera

Presidential hopeful Vance appears to question Iran war after polls debacle
Vance cited trusted pollster saying Iran war, Israel ties were top of mind for Trump voters swinging to Democrats.

Palestinian citizens of Israel face intimidation after election success
After winning a record number of parliament seats, Palestinian-led parties face campaign against them.

Owono enduring ‘hardest days of my life’ after De Miguel death
Tenerife striker De Miguel died on Tuesday as a result of injuries from a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Owono.

The new Congress may struggle to push a progressive agenda
Major change on key issues, such as Israel-Palestine, will be limited by the president and the Democratic establishment.

Photos: Iran marks US embassy takeover with rallies against US, Israel
Tehran rallies see slogans, flag burnings and claims of US-Israeli defeats amid historic embassy takeover anniversary.

Ukrainian strikes kill three in Russia’s Belgorod region
Russian strikes also cut power to Ukrainian cities as Moscow claims 700 Ukrainian drones downed across multiple regions.

Democratic voters celebrate El-Sayed’s Michigan win in election ‘blue wave’
Democratic voters danced as they celebrated Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan.

US markets rise as Democrats sweep midterm elections
Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 open higher after Democrats take control and Trump accepts results.

‘We are still red,’ Florida’s first Black governor upon win
US Republican Byron Donalds reiterated his support for President Donald Trump.

No regrets: Trump says Iran war justified despite polls drubbing
Trump acknowledges Iran war played role in defeats but says he would launch it again.

Iranian leaders welcome US midterms, but Trump may still attack
Tehran views midterm results as a rejection of Trump's 'war on Iran', signalling US frustration with foreign policy.

Ice hockey federation reiterates opposition to reinstatement of Russia
The CAS ruled last week to overturn governing body's exclusion of ‌Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Is Trump really a ‘lame duck’ after losing both houses of US Congress?
Despite losing legislative control, the US president still has strong executive powers to push his agenda forward.

Trump loses control of Congress
Democrats have made historic gains in the US midterms, dealing a major setback to President Donald Trump.

Why is the western US still counting votes after election day?
Why is the western US still counting votes after election day?

Yemeni government forces claim control of strategic al-Jawf mountain range
The advance on al-Dahida heights, a strategic highland, comes as fighting escalates in al-Dhalea, Lahij and Taiz.

How big is the Republican midterms loss, and is there a silver lining?
The Republicans haven't been this weakened in Congress since 1990, but they did have some wins.

Spanish Transport Minister resigns over train crash disasters
Spanish Transport Minister resigns over train crash disasters

Hebron’s Israeli rooftop settlers threaten the city’s Palestinian identity
Israeli settlers have expanded in Hebron's Old City, with Palestinian residents' presence under threat.

Gaza volunteer Adam Hamawy wins historic US Congress seat
Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.

Jerusalem Daily: Mass arrests across occupied West Bank
Israeli forces bomb Gaza displacement camps and arrest 45 people in the occupied West Bank.

Iran’s Khamenei warns Trump loss at polls won’t end US hostility
Iranian supreme leader says US policy won't change amid Tehran 'Fight Against Global Arrogance' day rallies

Why are Europe’s governments struggling to respond to growing protests?
Protests intensify as governments prioritise security measures over addressing underlying social and economic concerns.

Tennis great Rafael Nadal set to join Real Madrid board
The 22-time Grand Slam winner is to be ratified onto club's board of directors.

Can Democrats stop Iran war, reverse Trump’s tariffs after midterms win?
Democrats can block Trump's legislative agenda, launch investigations but don't have the numbers to override his veto.

Global Times

From CIIE to whirlwind diplomatic engagements, China delivers development opportunities and stability amid global turmoil
Amid simmering geopolitical tensions, rising trade protectionism and sweeping shifts in the global economic and security order, the ninth China ...

EU approval of JD.com-Ceconomy acquisition shows dialogue works, but concerns over FSR targeting Chinese firms remain: experts
The EU conditionally approved JD.com's acquisition of Germany's Ceconomy under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) on Tuesday local time, the ...

Democrats win control of US Congress as voter discontent, Iran war weigh on outcome
Described by some US and European media as a “blue wave” or “blue tsunami,” the 2026 US midterm election result ...

China stocks surge as policy support boosts sentiment; AI tech shares lead rally
China's central bank said on Wednesday that it has stepped up implementation of stock repurchase and shares buy-back relending policy, ...

When Singles' Day shoppers start stocking up on AI tokens, the time has changed: Global Times editorial

9-year CIIE: An open China responds to surge of protectionism with tangible dividends
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GT Voice: Why resisting US pressure matters for South Korean chipmakers
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2026 Kuliang Forum opens in Fuzhou, spotlighting lasting bonds between Chinese and American people
The 2026 Kuliang Forum, organized by People's Daily Digital Communication Co., Ltd., opened in Fuzhou, East China's Fujian Province, on Wednesday, bringing together guests from China and the US to explore ways to strengthen people-to-people ties and advance practical cooperation. For the first time, the forum was held ...

China in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting of the Chinese, Russian and US leaders: Chinese FM
Scholars from around the world trace Silk Road history in Xinjiang

Scholars from around the world trace Silk Road history in Xinjiang
China in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting of the Chinese, Russian and US leaders: Chinese FM

Apple Weather App shows extreme temperatures for multiple Chinese cities, sparking widespread online discussion about 'bug'
Early Wednesday morning, Chinese netizens reported a suspected bug in Apple's native Weather app, which incorrectly forecast extreme lows of -31 C degree to -32 C degree for November 13 ... Uzbek president's new book highlights shared development vision with China A new book by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, presented in its Chinese-language edition in Beijing on October 30, highlights the shared development vision and growing cooperation between China and Uzbekistan, ... Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Central China's Henan Province recruits 3 winter experience officers The Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Luoyang, Central China's Henan Province, is recruiting three winter experience officers, each to be paid 20,000 yuan ($2,999) and asked to spend seven days ...

Uzbek president's new book highlights shared development vision with China
Apple Weather App shows extreme temperatures for multiple Chinese cities, sparking widespread online discussion about 'bug' Early Wednesday morning, Chinese netizens reported a suspected bug in Apple's native Weather app, which incorrectly forecast extreme lows of -31 C degree to -32 C degree for November 13 ... A new book by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, presented in its Chinese-language edition in Beijing on October 30, highlights the shared development vision and growing cooperation between China and Uzbekistan, ... Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Central China's Henan Province recruits 3 winter experience officers The Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Luoyang, Central China's Henan Province, is recruiting three winter experience officers, each to be paid 20,000 yuan ($2,999) and asked to spend seven days ...

Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Central China's Henan Province recruits 3 winter experience officers
Apple Weather App shows extreme temperatures for multiple Chinese cities, sparking widespread online discussion about 'bug' Early Wednesday morning, Chinese netizens reported a suspected bug in Apple's native Weather app, which incorrectly forecast extreme lows of -31 C degree to -32 C degree for November 13 ... Uzbek president's new book highlights shared development vision with China A new book by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, presented in its Chinese-language edition in Beijing on October 30, highlights the shared development vision and growing cooperation between China and Uzbekistan, ... The Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Luoyang, Central China's Henan Province, is recruiting three winter experience officers, each to be paid 20,000 yuan ($2,999) and asked to spend seven days ...

China to advance 400-km/h rail technology, expand network in 15th Five-Year Plan
China's gold bar, coin consumption jumps 26.3% to 445 tons in first three quarters: data

China's gold bar, coin consumption jumps 26.3% to 445 tons in first three quarters: data
China to advance 400-km/h rail technology, expand network in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's services trade rises 8.5% in first nine months of 2026, deficit narrows
China's services trade grew 8.5 percent year-on-year to 5.77 trillion yuan in the first nine months of 2026, narrowing the country's services trade deficit, official data showed on Wednesday. Transport services led growth across all categories, while knowledge-intensive services exports posted double-digit gains.

Unitree G1 robot's 'heatstroke' during Mount Taishan race sparks debate over humanoid endurance
A Unitree G1 humanoid robot being carried down Mount Taishan on a stretcher after overheating during a robot competition in East China's Shandong Province has drawn widespread attention online. Some ... China's daily AI token use surges to 140 trillion: Wuzhen blue book China's daily AI token use reached 140 trillion in March, according to a blue book released on Wednesday at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in East China's Zhejiang ... China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ...

China's daily AI token use surges to 140 trillion: Wuzhen blue book
Unitree G1 robot's 'heatstroke' during Mount Taishan race sparks debate over humanoid endurance A Unitree G1 humanoid robot being carried down Mount Taishan on a stretcher after overheating during a robot competition in East China's Shandong Province has drawn widespread attention online. Some ... China's daily AI token use reached 140 trillion in March, according to a blue book released on Wednesday at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in East China's Zhejiang ... China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ...

China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing
Unitree G1 robot's 'heatstroke' during Mount Taishan race sparks debate over humanoid endurance A Unitree G1 humanoid robot being carried down Mount Taishan on a stretcher after overheating during a robot competition in East China's Shandong Province has drawn widespread attention online. Some ... China's daily AI token use surges to 140 trillion: Wuzhen blue book China's daily AI token use reached 140 trillion in March, according to a blue book released on Wednesday at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in East China's Zhejiang ... China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ...

As AIGC voices become common, what remains uniquely human?
An AI-generated version of a familiar voice has been appearing across Chinese social media, promoting products, narrating short videos and lending its voice to content ranging from food advertisements to ... Autumn scenery at Yanqi Lake in Beijing Tourists enjoy the autumn scenery at Xishan boardwalk at Yanqi Lake in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026. ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ...

Autumn scenery at Yanqi Lake in Beijing
As AIGC voices become common, what remains uniquely human? An AI-generated version of a familiar voice has been appearing across Chinese social media, promoting products, narrating short videos and lending its voice to content ranging from food advertisements to ... Tourists enjoy the autumn scenery at Xishan boardwalk at Yanqi Lake in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026. ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ...

ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT
As AIGC voices become common, what remains uniquely human? An AI-generated version of a familiar voice has been appearing across Chinese social media, promoting products, narrating short videos and lending its voice to content ranging from food advertisements to ... Autumn scenery at Yanqi Lake in Beijing Tourists enjoy the autumn scenery at Xishan boardwalk at Yanqi Lake in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026. Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ...

Dunhuang cultural expo opens in northwest China to promote inter-civilizational dialogue
Dunhuang, an ancient Silk Road hub in northwest China, has become a focal point for cross-cultural dialogue as the 9th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo opened there on Tuesday. The three-day event has brought together around 1,200 representatives from than 50 countries and ...

American promoter plants pro-wrestling roots in China, blending local culture
83rd Int'l Two-Wheeler Exhibition opens in Milan

83rd Int'l Two-Wheeler Exhibition opens in Milan
American promoter plants pro-wrestling roots in China, blending local culture

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Хакеры атаковали хранилища донорской крови во Франции
Запасы крови спасли

Военного из спецназа ГРУ отправили в СИЗО по делу о терроризме
Подробности дела ефрейтора Евгения Фролова неизвестны

В Крыму школьные каникулы продлены из-за проблем с электричеством
Местные жители сообщают об отсутствии света и воды в десятках мест на аннексированном Россией полуострове

Венгрия намерена отказаться от российского газа к осени 2027 года
Венгрия рассматривает варианты диверсификации энергоснабжения

Черногория может войти в состав ЕС в июне 2027 года – Еврокомиссия
К концу 2026 года переговоры о вступлении Черногории в Евросоюз могут завершиться

Число жертв удара по Камышевахе достигло 40
Оно может возрасти

В Санкт-Петербурге закупят убежища на случай ядерной войны
Заказчиком выступает компания "Россети Ленэнерго"

Умер итальянский кинорежиссёр, мастер эротического кино Тинто Брасс
Ему было 93 года

В Армении по новому делу задержан миллиардер Самвел Карапетян
У него прошли обыски

Книжную сеть "Читай-город" снова обвинили в "пропаганде ЛГБТ"
По первому протоколу в марте сеть оштрафовали на 400 тысяч рублей

Минюст США попросил суд прекратить дело против учёной Ксении Петровой
Её обвиняли в контрабанде образцов эмбрионов лягушек

Самолёт в Москву с сербскими политиками вернули в Белград
Лидер "Движения социалистов" Вулин, предположительно, прошёл на рейс без предполётного досмотра

Новые удары по Запорожской области: трое погибших
Как пишет в телеграме исполняющий обязанности главы администрации Запорожской области Михаил Семикин, днем в среду российские военные нанесли два удара по городу Вольнянск. Один из них пришелся на пятиэтажный жилой дом. Погибли 52-летняя женщина и 63-летний мужчина, еще один человек ранен. Еще один удар 4 ноября был нанесен по селу Беленькое Запорожского района. В результате атаки погиб 53-летний мужчина. Также в среду стало известно, что до 37 выросло число жертв российского удара во...

В США могут направляться до 13 танкеров с российским топливом
Украинские власти отслеживают восемь из них

Зеленский наградил Меланию Трамп орденом княгини Ольги
За вклад в гуманитарную поддержку Украины

Россия ударила по Днепру и Тернопольщине, погибли четверо
В их числе ребёнок

Демократы убедительно победили на выборах в Конгресс США
Они получат контроль над обеими палатами

Украина ударила по складу Ozon в Адыгейске
Это 12-й склад компании, атакованный ВСУ

В Киеве частично возобновили подачу воды
Водоснабжение в украинской столице полностью прекратилось вечером 3 ноября

Умер ученый Владимир Углев - один из разработчиков "Новичка"
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Global travel could hit record levels despite wars and rising fuel costs
The World Travel Market global report says tourists are likely to spend 23.9 billion nights on vacation in 2026, with total visitor spending of $7.8 trillion.

Ukraine: Police footage captures Russian strike on Komyshuvakha shelter
Bodycam footage from a police officer killed in the attack captures the moments before a Russian bomb strikes a shelter in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 37 people.

Egyptian president calls Iran, US to resolve conflict
Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Tuesday called on Iran and the United States to engage in dialogue and reach an agreement to resolve their ongoing conflict, warning against further military escalation in the region.

South Africans vote in local elections with ANC missteps in sharp focus
South Africans are voting Wednesday in local elections that are expected to be a tough test for the African National Congress party, which led the country out of white minority rule but has seen a consistent decline in support over the last decade

Pix of the Day, 4th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 4th November, 2026 - Across the world

Ivory Coast: Costly funeral traditions make death a big business
where families are expected to say goodbye to their loved ones with massive music-fuelled feasts, despite the costs.

Senegal's National Assembly rejects key budget bill after heated disputes
Senegal's National Assembly, which is dominated by the opposition, rejected a key budget bill Tuesday, a text that was seen as crucial to restoring public finances as the country finalises an IMF bailout.

Cyril Ramaphosa casts vote in tense municipal elections
South Africans voted on Wednesday in a closely watched local government election, with parties battling for control of major cities in a contest expected to offer a measure of the national mood before the next national polls.

South Africa: Exclusion from AGOA does not mean end of trade with US
Experts say only about 10 per cent of South Africa’s exports to the US are currently subject to AGOA, representing about 1 per cent of it total global exports.

Niger signs cooperation deal with military leader in eastern Libya
The agreement to expand cooperation in “various fields” was approved by Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Maha-man Lamine Zeine during a visit to Benghazi.

Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa elected to International Court of Justice
Okowa won 183 votes in the General Assembly and 13 in the Security Council. She is a professor of public international law at Queen Mary University of London and has served on the UN’s International Law Commission since 2021.

Haitian PM thanks El Salvador for support in fight against gangs
El Salvador sent more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti, the government said Wednesday, to support a mission to rescue four soldiers serving in a UN-backed force missing after an ambush.

Portugal: Housing protesters return to Lisbon square after court ruling
Housing protesters have returned to Lisbon's historic Rossio Square, setting up around 100 tents following a court ruling. The demonstration comes as Portugal's government faces growing pressure over housing.

Ukraine: 33 dead, over 50 missing after Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia
Russian strikes on a humanitarian aid site in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region have killed 33 people, with more than 50 still missing, on Monday 2 November. Survivors and rescuers are being treated for severe injuries.

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman governor in US history
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor, won the race for governor in the southern state of Georgia on Tuesday, making her the first Black woman elected to the top office in any US state, media projections showed.

Democrats seize Congress as Trump refuses to take blame
President Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning US midterm elections victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party.

US midterm elections: Cheers erupt as Talarico's Texas victory is projected
Supporters erupted in celebration in Austin as Democrat James Talarico was projected to win a US Senate seat in Texas, a state where his party has not won a Senate election since 1988.

US requires air passengers to attest they haven’t visited Ebola-hit DRC
US-bound air passengers must sign a statement that they have not travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of a deadly Ebola outbreak, under new rules coming into force on Tuesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

South Africans vote amid growing discontent over failing services and infrastructure
South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday for local government elections, with voters set to choose their municipal representatives amid growing concerns over unemployment, crime, water shortages and the delivery of basic services.

UN peacekeeping head meets leaders of rebel coalition in eastern DRC
The head of the UN’s MONUSCO peacekeeping mission to Congo met with the DRC’s former president Joseph Kabila on Tuesday and other leaders of his new coalition.

King Charles addresses 'monstrous injustice' of slavery as UK PM mulls apology
The transatlantic slave trade was a ‘monstrous injustice,’ Britain’s King Charles III said on Tuesday in a speech to Commonwealth leaders. But he stopped short of an apology.

Disruptions to basic services loom over South Africa's local polls
As voters in Johannesburg ready for Wednesday’s local elections, basic services are top of their concerns. South Africa’s economic capital and largest city, Johannesburg has seen nearly two weeks of disruption to its water supply, with severe outages and low pressure in parts of the city.

Tenerife footballer Jesús De Miguel dies aged 30 after match collision
The Spanish player had a cardiac arrest after he was struck in the chest when challenging the ball.

South Africa's first bread sommelier perfects centuries-old tradition
A centuries-old Cape Winelands tradition is now on the global culinary map. Mosbolletjies is a traditional brioche made with grape must.
Now a recipe for the bread created by a South African baker has won him the title of Bread Sommelier.

Egypt: 104th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb
The unearthing of his 3,000 year-old tomb and all its treasures is seen as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.

Americans vote in midterm election that could upend Trump presidency
Voters across the United States are going to the polls on Tuesday and Washington is bracing for a major upheaval. President Trump’s Republican Party currently holds both chambers of Congress. But poll watchers are predicting a Democratic wave that could see that all change.

Pix of the Day, 3rd November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 3rd November, 2026 - Across the world

Senegalese lawmakers reject key budget in major setback for IMF talks
Dakar is hoping to secure a $2.2 billion three-year IMF bailout programme aimed at stabilising its public finances.

What Europe can learn from Africa’s mobile banking success
Africa is no longer simply a continent catching up with the rest of the world. In mobile banking, product simplicity and the ability to combine tradition with technology, it is ahead of many markets considered developed, Marta Mróz-Sipiora of Asseco Poland tells Euronews.

Dakar mash-up combines Swiss and Senegalese wrestling traditions
Dakar mash-up combines Swiss and Senegalese wrestling traditions on the sidelines of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

ICC president hits back at Trump administration penalties
The president of the International Criminal Court accused the Trump administration of trying to obstruct international justice by imposing penalties on the tribunal and vowed that it would not succeed.

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels claim to have inflicted heavy losses on army
It says it killed 500 soldiers and wounded 800 others during a counteroffensive near the historic town of Aksum on Saturday.

Uganda arrests former deputy army chief over 'subversive activities'
Ugandan authorities on Monday arrested former deputy military chief Peter Elwelu over allegations of planning to destabilize parts of the country.

UNESCO warns that most crimes against journalists go unpunished
It said 189 journalists and other media workers lost their lives in 2024 to 2025, 20 per cent more than during the previous 2-year period.

NGOs urge Malian authorities for transparency on abduction of Mountaga Tall
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have urged Malian authorities for transparency on the whereabouts of prominent lawyer and politician Mountaga Tall, six months after his abduction.

Two found guilty in theft from South African president's farmhouse
The break-in at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala game farm and theft of $580,000 in 2020 nearly cost his him job.

Ethiopia suspends leading independent newspaper The Reporter
Ethiopian authorities on Monday indefinitely suspended the licence of independent print and online newspaper The Reporter, accusing the outlet of carrying "unbalanced and biased" reports.

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island on eve of midterm elections
The United States on Monday launched strikes on Iran's Queshm Island, on the eve of crucial midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Displaced Ethiopians await registration in Kenya after fleeing clashes
Thousands of displaced Ethiopians were expected to be registered in the Kenyan border city of Moyale on Monday, after they fled tensions between the leaders of Ethiopia's Oromia and Somali regions.

Cameroon steel plant explosion kills at least four, injures 16
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 face exclusion 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.