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Treasury will not commit to reducing welfare bill before next election
The Treasury is disputing that the chancellor suggested to the BBC the benefits bill will be cut before the next election.

Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash
The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.

Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'
Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".

Serious pollution by water industry remains high despite £5bn investment
All but one of England's water companies were rated as "poor" or "requiring improvement" for environmental targets.

Poundland's future hangs in the balance as chain edges towards collapse
Poundland's bosses is filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

Ofcom sets out social media age-checking methods ahead of ban
Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

Europe's youth is on the march - but does anything actually unite them?
The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?

Bereaved families appalled by footage of Seoul crush in Call of Duty
Modern Warfare 4 uses video from the Itaewon crush to show the aftermath of an imagined North Korean attack.

Row over George Michael items up for auction - including Faith guitar
The brother of the singer's late personal assistant says she would not have wanted the items to be sold.

What the Budget means for your money
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

Budget key points at a glance
Here’s what you need to know from John Healey’s first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government’s tax and spending plans.

Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget
People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.

Under 25? Here's what the Budget means for you
The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.

Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions
The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.

We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences
An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.

'I live with a ghost': The people saving money by moving into Japan's haunted houses
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters
The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.

Take our Celebrity Traitors quiz to find out which star you would be in this year's show
Are you an observant sleuth or a smooth operator? Find out which star you are by answering these questions.

Alaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign's alleged links to same-name candidate
The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.

Michelle O'Neill says DUP has blocked her from PM meeting in Glasgow
The move follows unionist anger over Sinn Féin's involvement in protests which prevented a contentious Orange Order march in Portadown.

Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.

US Health Secretary RFK Jr to expand access to unapproved peptides
Health experts have cautioned against use of the drugs, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and the unknown long-term effects.

Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding
Sophie Price had given birth in the same hospital five days earlier but was denied a hot meal.

Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in Montreal
The term "associate member" is reportedly off the table as officials discuss deeper economic and defence ties.

'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew
A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.

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Mourinho and chaos - is Real Madrid boss misunderstood?
Jose Mourinho has spent the past decade seeing other managers hailed as geniuses, but did Real Madrid's win at Barcelona show he's been misunderstood?

Sometimes managers need sacking for own good - Neville
Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be sacked "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.

Chiellini guidance to Leeds 'rock' - could Muharemovic be signing of season?
Having cost Leeds United an 'eye-watering' fee, Tarik Muharemovic has impressed so much that some fear the club face a battle to keep him.

Brewers win first World Series in 57-year history
The Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series for the first time in the franchise's 57-year history after beating the Tampa Bay Rays in game five on Wednesday.

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Bangladesh’s Shadman Islam hits century, but West Indies force collapse
Shadman Islam hits 100, but Jomel Warrican bags five wickets before West Indies end day two of first Test on 134-4.

Fighting rages near Yemen’s Taiz as UN urges humanitarian access
Fighting has forced more than 281,000 people from their homes in Yemen since the beginning of August, the UN said.

Afghan farmers pushed to opium farming to make a living
Farmers in Afghanistan say they're being pushed into poppy seed cultivation to make a living despite a ban.

South Korean prosecutors press for death sentence in Yoon martial law case
Former president faces renewed death penalty demand as he appeals life sentence for insurrection.

Why is Russia sending fighter jets and air defences to Ethiopia?
Experts say Moscow is seeking arms revenue and further diplomatic influence.

A week of Israel’s lockdown in Hebron: What’s happened, when will it end?
Israel is imposing a tight siege of Hebron amid raids, home demolitions and displacement.

England and Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to club assault
Footballer Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to allegations he headbutted and punched a man at a London nightclub.

King Charles on Caribbean tour as calls grow for slavery reparations
UK’s King Charles joined a Junkanoo street parade during a visit to the Bahamas ahead of the Commonwealth summit.

Olympic Games: South Africa bids to make Durban host city for 2036 or 2040
South Africa names Durban as host city for its 2036 and 2040 bids to bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time.

What we know of Vance’s letter to Rezaei, as Trump warns Gulf to ‘prepare’
Letter to Iran's security chief reportedly pushes for swift return to peace talks, with Vance leading US delegation.

Israel’s election rhetoric: What candidates said, and how they performed
From Netanyahu to Ben-Gvir, campaign boasts and attacks on Arab parties have been met with a deadlocked result.

‘Survival of the fittest’: The struggle to get to university in The Gambia
Students at a top university protest against transport shortages, poor facilities and safety concerns.

South Korea captain, LA star Son Heung-min backed by coach amid rift rumour
Robert Moreno names captain Son Heung-min in South Korea's squad for Saudi Arabia and Qatar games despite rift rumours.

Pentagon says Iran war has cost US taxpayers $47bn: What that means
With five days to go before the US midterms, analysts say the war could affect how people vote.

Protest at India university where no students’ union vote held for 20 years
Jamia Millia Islamia campus in Indian capital has seen weeks of protests, with several students holding a hunger strike.

Can the UK afford more help with the cost of living?
Labour party aims to help households and sustain growth as inflation and debt costs limit its options.

What we know about Spain’s second high-speed rail tragedy this year
Officials blame a control centre order for Wednesday's crash following a critical train signalling system failure.

Rescue teams search wreckage for survivors after train crash in Spain
A canine unit and cranes have been deployed to aid search and rescue efforts following the deadly crash.

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long redemption road in China
French star at the centre of controversy after a video appeared to show him making fun of former Chinese leader Mao.

Trump demands Alaska candidates be removed over alleged ballot scheme
A New York Times investigation links Democratic operatives to a namesake candidate in Alaska’s Senate race.

Osaka says she’ll return stronger after latest low, Tokyo exit to Pohankova
Four-time Grand Slam champ Naomi Osaka loses 6-3, 7-5 to 18-year-old Slovak Mia Pohankova, ranked 144 in the world.

Why Michigan could decide the future of Trump’s presidency
Michigan has swung between Republicans and Democrats in the past three presidential elections.

Israeli settler take-over
How Israeli settlers use outposts and violence to seize Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.

Argentina farmers evacuate cattle by boat as El Nino escalates
Argentina’s farmers are evacuating their cattle by boat to higher ground as El Nino raises water levels.

Infantino criticism lands Jordan FA chief judicial review with AFC
AFC orders judicial reviews for allegation FIFA President Gianni Infantino used AFC Congress for political purposes.

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CPC plenum concludes, adopting resolution on persevering with full, rigorous Party self-governance
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held its fifth plenary session from Monday to Thursday ...

Exclusive: Sanrio says its Japanese spy drama tie-up involved only Season 1 characters, was unaware of China-smearing plots and vows to tighten review procedures
Japanese character company Sanrio's collaboration with Japanese TV drama Vivant, which has been accused of seriously distorting China's image, drew ...

Chinese defense ministry slams Philippines for obstructing China's participation in ADMM-Plus, undermining ASEAN unity
A Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson on Thursday slammed the Philippines for creating numerous obstacles to China's participation in the 13th ...

China's longest metro loop line now operational in Wuhan, with transfers to 18 lines
China's longest subway loop line, Line 12 of Wuhan Metro in Central China's Hubei Province, fully opened on Thursday. With ...

Hello Kitty should not dance with Japan's right wing: Global Times editorial

Why China's reaction to Mbappé's offensive remarks is not simply 'fervent nationalism'
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GT Voice: Caterpillar's legal fight exposes paradox of Western protectionism against China
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German president's first day of visit in Anhui highlights Germany's 'dual-track' approach to China: expert
"Essentially, China's first opening-up to the West took place here," German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier wrote in an Instagram post on Tuesday after completing the first day of his visit in Hefei, capital of East China's Anhui Province. His itinerary included a visit to the former residence of Li ...

Chinese team finds 3 new planets, prompting new questions about Earth's future
Liaoning carrier group expands operations in western Pacific

Liaoning carrier group expands operations in western Pacific
Chinese team finds 3 new planets, prompting new questions about Earth's future

Rudong County in China's Jiangsu makes efforts to improve aquatic ecological environment
In recent years, Rudong County in Nantong City has made efforts to improve its aquatic ecological environment. Water environment of the three rivers, namely the Taiyun River, the Jueju River ... Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in south China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scientific achievements and top research talent. ... French supermarket cyberattacks highlight physical risks of hacking, China's state security authority warns China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Wednesday warned that cyberattacks are no longer confined to stealing data in the virtual world, but can directly target physical systems and cause ...

Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory
Rudong County in China's Jiangsu makes efforts to improve aquatic ecological environment In recent years, Rudong County in Nantong City has made efforts to improve its aquatic ecological environment. Water environment of the three rivers, namely the Taiyun River, the Jueju River ... At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in south China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scientific achievements and top research talent. ... French supermarket cyberattacks highlight physical risks of hacking, China's state security authority warns China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Wednesday warned that cyberattacks are no longer confined to stealing data in the virtual world, but can directly target physical systems and cause ...

French supermarket cyberattacks highlight physical risks of hacking, China's state security authority warns
Rudong County in China's Jiangsu makes efforts to improve aquatic ecological environment In recent years, Rudong County in Nantong City has made efforts to improve its aquatic ecological environment. Water environment of the three rivers, namely the Taiyun River, the Jueju River ... Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in south China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scientific achievements and top research talent. ... China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Wednesday warned that cyberattacks are no longer confined to stealing data in the virtual world, but can directly target physical systems and cause ...

Schneider Electric production base in China starts operation
China's independently developed super-large-diameter shield machine is powering through the world's longest undersea high-speed railway tunnel

China's independently developed super-large-diameter shield machine is powering through the world's longest undersea high-speed railway tunnel
Schneider Electric production base in China starts operation

China's farm machinery industry moves upmarket, reaches abroad
Some of the farm machinery produced at German manufacturer CLAAS's factory in east China's Shandong Province is shipped to Europe, making the plant part of the company's global manufacturing network. The factory in Gaomi City has been operating for than a decade, combining production ...

Chinese enterprises present innovative products at Maldives Expo 2026
The expo attracted approximately 430 exhibitors, showcasing than 4,400 exhibits across seven themed exhibition zones. Twelve Chinese enterprises participated in the event, bringing new opportunities for Maldivian SMEs to ... China's Heihe Port launches seasonal hovercraft service Heihe Port launched a seasonal hovercraft service to transport passengers between China and Russia on Tuesday. A one-way trip takes around two minutes. China's innovative anti-cancer drugs highlighted at global oncology event New anti-cancer drugs developed by China took center stage at a recent international oncology event, highlighting the country's rising strength in pharmaceutical innovation.

China's Heihe Port launches seasonal hovercraft service
Chinese enterprises present innovative products at Maldives Expo 2026 The expo attracted approximately 430 exhibitors, showcasing than 4,400 exhibits across seven themed exhibition zones. Twelve Chinese enterprises participated in the event, bringing new opportunities for Maldivian SMEs to ... Heihe Port launched a seasonal hovercraft service to transport passengers between China and Russia on Tuesday. A one-way trip takes around two minutes. China's innovative anti-cancer drugs highlighted at global oncology event New anti-cancer drugs developed by China took center stage at a recent international oncology event, highlighting the country's rising strength in pharmaceutical innovation.

China's innovative anti-cancer drugs highlighted at global oncology event
Chinese enterprises present innovative products at Maldives Expo 2026 The expo attracted approximately 430 exhibitors, showcasing than 4,400 exhibits across seven themed exhibition zones. Twelve Chinese enterprises participated in the event, bringing new opportunities for Maldivian SMEs to ... China's Heihe Port launches seasonal hovercraft service Heihe Port launched a seasonal hovercraft service to transport passengers between China and Russia on Tuesday. A one-way trip takes around two minutes. New anti-cancer drugs developed by China took center stage at a recent international oncology event, highlighting the country's rising strength in pharmaceutical innovation.

In pics: rainbow over Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall
An aerial drone photo taken in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, on Oct. 28, 2026, shows a rainbow over the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall. Saudi university holds event to promote Saudi-Chinese cultural exchanges Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh held an event on Tuesday titled "Melody of China in the Heart of the Kingdom" to promote cultural and intellectual exchanges between Saudi ... Inheritor of carved lacquer art presents craft on porcelain body Zhu Jiang polishes a piece of work of the carved lacquer craft on porcelain body in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2026. Born in 1976, Zhu ...

Saudi university holds event to promote Saudi-Chinese cultural exchanges
In pics: rainbow over Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall An aerial drone photo taken in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, on Oct. 28, 2026, shows a rainbow over the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall. Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh held an event on Tuesday titled "Melody of China in the Heart of the Kingdom" to promote cultural and intellectual exchanges between Saudi ... Inheritor of carved lacquer art presents craft on porcelain body Zhu Jiang polishes a piece of work of the carved lacquer craft on porcelain body in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2026. Born in 1976, Zhu ...

Inheritor of carved lacquer art presents craft on porcelain body
In pics: rainbow over Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall An aerial drone photo taken in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, on Oct. 28, 2026, shows a rainbow over the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall. Saudi university holds event to promote Saudi-Chinese cultural exchanges Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh held an event on Tuesday titled "Melody of China in the Heart of the Kingdom" to promote cultural and intellectual exchanges between Saudi ... Zhu Jiang polishes a piece of work of the carved lacquer craft on porcelain body in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2026. Born in 1976, Zhu ...

'Kung Fu Punk' gives 'wuxia' a new look in 'Phantom Blade Zero': producer Liang Qiwei
Many overseas players who have tried the demo of the Chinese AAA game Phantom Blade Zero have gone on to explore traditional Chinese martial arts, searching online communities for information about kung fu, Wing Chun and internal cultivation.

Australia returns two Song Dynasty statue heads, representative relics of stone carving art, to China
Saudi Arabia's first cultural counselor to China tells youth to seize 'golden opportunities' in bilateral ties

Saudi Arabia's first cultural counselor to China tells youth to seize 'golden opportunities' in bilateral ties
Australia returns two Song Dynasty statue heads, representative relics of stone carving art, to China

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Senegal: What strategies to tackle the debt? [Business Africa]
Senegal is stepping up negotiations with international creditors to ease its public debt burden, estimated at nearly 130% of GDP in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Brazilians divided after defeated candidate Bolsonaro flees to US
As Brazilian media reported the news that defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro had fled to the US, public opinion remained divided. The 45-year-old former senator is under investigation over allegations of corruption, money laundering and tax evasion.

Ghana says Russia has backed its bid to join BRICS as a partner country
Accra is seeking partner status in the bloc of emerging economies, hoping to attract investment, expand trade, and strengthen its economy.

Israel: protesters demand Arab-Jewish unity government after election
Protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a government bringing together Jewish and Arab parties. With Israel's election producing no clear winner, police moved in to disperse activists blocking traffic.

Tunisian journalist sentenced to four years in jail on terrorism charges
International journalism organisations have condemned Zied el-Heni's conviction on terrorism offenses saying its an escalation of Tunisia's assault on the press.

Libya's eastern administration bans nationals from Iran and Afghanistan
Libya’s Government of National Stability that controls the country’s east has barred citizens of Iran and Afghanistan from entering its territory.

Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the night
Rescue teams worked through the night at the site of a train collision that killed 68 people near Toledo. Cranes continued clearing the wreckage as authorities set up a temporary morgue to identify victims.

6 million in Haiti face severe hunger amid violence, displacement and El Niño
Aid organisations in Haiti are introducing a new programme to help people get enough to eat. Nearly six million people in the Caribbean nation are experiencing severe hunger, according to a new UN-backed report. Almost two million are facing emergency levels of food insecurity.

US imposes sanctions on Rwandan defence ministry over links to Congo rebels
Washington hopes to increase pressure on Kigali to withdraw its troops from the DRC and end support for the M23 group.

Bahamas: King Charles III dances with locals during Caribbean visit
King Charles III showed off his dance moves during a colourful Junkanoo street parade in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, on Wednesday, 28 October, as part of his first Caribbean tour since becoming monarch.

Calls for slavery reparations grow louder as British king visits Caribbean
King Charles III's nine-day visit is being overshadowed by increasingly vocal demands for Britain to pay for its role in the slave trade.

Russia-Africa Summit: Putin seeks to expand ties with the continent
At the plenary session, Vladimir Putin told delegates that Moscow was Africa's best partner, calling for an end to Western domination.

Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night
Spain reels from the deadly Toledo high-speed train collision that killed 68 and injured more than 100, sparking grief, protests and calls for resignations.

Palestinian citizens of Israel hope election results bring change
Palestinian citizens of Israel expressed optimism on Wednesday following the strong showing of Arab parties in the elections.

Recreatrales festival transforms Ouagadougou neighbourhood
In Ouagadougou, an entire neighbourhood brings the Récréâtrales theatre festival to life. For its 14th edition, running from October 24 to 31, residents of Bougsemtenga are hosting performances in their courtyards.

Africa Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases, mostly in DR Congo
Africa's latest outbreak of Ebola has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, the vast majority of them in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congolese health authorities said on Tuesday, with almost 5,000 fatalities.

King Charles III's Caribbean tour renews calls for UK slavery reparations
The British king begins a tour of the Caribbean today, during which he will visit several former British colonies. It has renewed calls for the UK to apologies and pay reparations for its role in the slave trade.

Oil slick from Strait of Hormuz reaches UAE's northern coast
An oil slick from a tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz has reached the United Arab Emirates.

Spain: Rescuers search mangled train wreckage near Toledo
At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in central Spain’s Toledo province, on Wednesday, 28 October. Authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers searched the wreckage.

Humanitarian situation worsening in Sudan's camps for displaced people
Displaced and official at Al-Karama 3 camp in the city of El-Damazin in Sudan's Blue Nile state say the humanitarian conditions are deteriorating in the camp, as war rages in the country. "The camp hasn't received any food aid for four months now," says the camp's manager.

Bolsonaro’s son and family flee to Miami after refusing to concede
Flávio Bolsonaro and his family landed in Miami on Monday after leaving Brazil, following his defeat in the presidential election.

Britain's King Charles III attends youth rally in the Bahamas
Britain’s King Charles III on Tuesday addressed a youth gathering at Clifford Park in Nassau, recalling the Bahamas’ independence celebrations in 1973 and highlighting the country’s cultural achievements and vulnerability to climate change.

South Sudan independence figure Joseph Lagu dies aged 94
South Sudan is observing national mourning on Wednesday following the death of Joseph Lagu, a key figure in the independence of the world's youngest country, who told AFP that he began his fight armed with only "a machete".

Tanzania announces first major natural gas discovery in a decade
Tanzania has announced its first natural gas discovery in a decade, with an estimated 223 billion cubic feet found at the Kasa-1X ST2 well in the Mnazi Bay area.

Pix of the Day, 28th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 28th October, 2026 - Across the world

South African activists push back on data centre rush
Civil society groups have demanded a halt in the construction of new AI centres in South Africa. The prospect of a water- and power-hungry hyperscale data centre near areas of the city where thousands of people lack proper access to these resources has alarmed activists.

Russia's President Putin hosts counterparts from Mozambique, Libya and Equatorial Guinea
Russian President Vladimir Putin met for talks with counterparts from Mozambique, Libya and Equatorial Guinea in Moscow on Tuesday following the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.

Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery closes 'historic' IPO
Africa's largest ever initial public offering closed on Wednesday after raising funds from investors in 120 countries. The IPO for Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery was extended by two weeks to allow more Africans to participate.

Spain: First footage reveals wreckage of deadly high-speed train crash
At least 10 people died when a high-speed train struck another near Toledo, Spain. Two carriages derailed, leaving rescuers searching through the wreckage as authorities warned the death toll could rise.

Whereabouts of Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Bolsonaro unknown
The whereabouts of Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro were unknown on Wednesday after reports that he fled the country. Bolsonaro lost the runoff election to incumbent Luis Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday but has refused to concede defeat.

No clear winner in Israel's first election since the 2023 Hamas attack
The vote has widely been seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict, with turnout the highest in decades.

Judge throws out attempted murder case against Zimbabwe VP's ex-wife
After 7 years on remand, the ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice president walked out of a Harare prison on Tuesday after a judge ordered her release. Marry Mubaiwa had been accused of attempting to murder her former husband Constantino Chiwenga in 2019.

Sana'a factory in flames as Houthis, government forces exchange strikes
Houthi media reported that Saudi-backed government forces have launched airstrikes on a "Hamdan" cement factory in Sana'a on Tuesday.

Brazil: Lula celebrates 81st birthday after re-election victory
Brazil's re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated his 81st birthday on Tuesday, 27 October, with dozens of supporters outside the Alvorada presidential palace in Brasília, just two days after winning a closely contested election.

Ukraine: massive fire engulfs buildings after Russian strike on Kharkiv
Five people, including a 4-year-old child, were injured in an overnight Russian drone strike on Kharkiv. The attack set several buildings ablaze, with firefighters working under the threat of further strikes.

Senegal's finance committee to review revised budget key to IMF deal
The country has been grappling with a debt burden that the IMF says had reached 132 per cent of gross domestic product by ⁠the end of 2024.

Iranian president says Middle East can solve its problems without United States
Masoud Pezeshkian made the comments during talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow.

Israel: opposition supporters celebrate narrow lead in exit polls
Supporters of Gadi Eisenkot celebrated in Tel Aviv as exit polls gave Israel's opposition bloc a narrow lead over Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, but no outright parliamentary majority.

Portugal: Lisbon housing crisis sparks protest outside parliament
Demonstrators gathered outside Portugal's parliament to protest against the housing crisis and police violence during recent camp clearances. The president has called for dialogue while defending police actions.

Mbappe apologises for Mao Zedong comment after Chinese sponsors drop him
Football superstar Kylian Mbappé has apologised after a video appearing to show him joking about Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked outrage in China.

South Africa claims 7.6 kilometre-long freight train is the longest ever
A government-run company in South Africa claims that it has sent the longest freight train ever on a test run.

Botanists comb Gabon's rich rainforests with nature on the line
Each year, Gabon's lush rainforests yield the discovery of previously unknown plant species to botanists like Archange Boupoya, who believes that this exceptional yet largely mysterious natural wealth needs cataloguing to save.

Poor jail conditions blamed for deaths of 33 miners in Nigeria
Poor jail conditions led to the deaths of 33 young miners arrested on suspicion of illegal gold mining in central Nigeria, investigators said Tuesday, describing their treatment as “cruel and inhuman.”

South Africa: Athlete traverses 600 monkey bars under a 216-metre bridge
Suspended beneath South Africa's 216-metre-high Bloukrans Bridge, Thomas van Tonder crossed 600 monkey bars over more than 280 metres, completing the challenge in 47 minutes and 37 seconds.

Myanmar: spectacular lantern festival lights up ancient temples in Bagan
Hundreds of glowing lanterns floated into the night sky above Bagan's ancient pagodas. Thousands gathered to celebrate Thadingyut, Myanmar's Festival of Lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent.

DRC's former leader Kabila is Rwandan 'proxy,' Tshisekedi tells lawmakers
DR Congo's former president, Joseph Kabila, is a Rwandan stooge, his successor Felix Tshisekedi told lawmakers on Tuesday. Kabila this month joined forces with the Kigali-backed M23 armed group that's been leading an insurgency in eastern DRC for more than a decade.

Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as major brands cut ties over Mao meme controversy
Football superstar Kylian Mbappé is a familiar face across China but that could soon change. The Real Madrid forward has reportedly been dropped by two major Chinese brands after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.

Egypt detains journalist Lina Attalah after court ruling
Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of the country's leading independent news outlet Mada Masr, was detained by security forces after being fined in a swift trial on Tuesday, the publication said.

How the Svalbard seed vault could help protect Africa's food future
Frozen in the Arctic: How the Svalbard seed vault could help protect Africa's food future

Benin fashion show takes inspiration from the seabed
A fashion show on the shores of Lake Toho in Ouidah to unveil 16 new indigo patterns inspired by the ocean.