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Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal
The US and Oman have been working separately to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes.

Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff
Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.

Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told
Mothers describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.

Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie Tyler
Fans, friends and family travel to Swansea to pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart singer.

Rain on way for UK with temperatures to drop to overnight lows of 3C in some places
After an exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains

Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter
The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.

Boy, seven, among four injured after crash in Ireland that killed five teenagers
A car in which the five teenagers were travelling in was going the wrong way down a motorway in County Kildare.

Trump envoy Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks on peace plan
US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is seeking to gain Israeli backing for the US-backed Gaza peace plan.

Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, was found dead last week.

Reform proposes ban on most benefits for foreign nationals in UK
The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.

Hayden Panettiere's life of struggles alongside screen success
She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.

In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star
The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.

Watch all four gold medal triumphs from Amy Hunt's historic European Championships
Relive Great Britain's Amy Hunt's "iconic" European Championships where the sprinter won four gold medals with victories in the women's 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and the mixed 4x100m relay.

Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre
A BBC investigation captures people openly dealing and taking drugs, as well as thefts, arrests, and violence.

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220
New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

Watch: Seven GCSE exams, five months, one determined teenager
Secondary school pupil Patrick McCabe, 16, completed his papers using eye-gazing technology.

Wildfire phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says
Millions of phones across England and Wales bleeped with a "severe alert" notification on Friday.

Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years
Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.

Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.

Labour MP suspended as party launches investigation into Covid loans
Alaba has said he took out two taxpayer-funded loans during the pandemic but insisted he had not tried to avoid paying the money back.

Viral vodka brand Au set to sell for £500m to BuzzBallz owner
The distinctive gold Au bottles have become a staple of poolside parties in Ibiza and Dubai.

Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.

US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna
The 30-year-old was on the active volcano when a thunderstorm developed, local media report.

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What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?
The parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's £5m gift has reopened.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want Fernandez
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino
The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.

Man Utd will reject any bid for Fernandes
Manchester United have no intention of selling captain Bruno Fernandes despite Turkish club Galatasaray being prepared to lodge a bid for the 31-year-old later this week.

'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.

Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland job
The Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.

What England can expect from captain Root
What can England expect from Joe Root's leadership, based on his first full-time spell in charge?

Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?
Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?

Al Jazeera

Palestinians, Israelis sceptical of Gaza plan as Kushner visits region
US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt and Israeli PM Netanyahu to push Trump’s 15-point Gaza roadmap.

British PM Burnham duped by White House impostor
The FBI has warned of 'malicious actors' misusing AI to impersonate senior government officials.

War on Iran: Phase II, Day 37
Iran is offering $30,000 for captured or killed US soldiers. Trump cuts back South Korea drills.

Somali army clashes with rebel forces for control of key city Baidoa
Somali forces repel rebel fighters in Baidoa after intense fighting involving explosives and dozens of casualties.

Democrats rebuke Trump over scaling back military drills with South Korea
Republican Senator Thom Tillis says the decision allows North Korea to provide more support to Russia in Ukraine.

How Russian dissidents are being punished by both Russia and Europe
While Moscow is stripping citizenship rights, European states are curbing access to legal status for Russian emigres.

Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits
FairSquare says the FIFA president should not be able to run again under the world football organisation's statutes.

Police execute controlled World War II–era Mine explosion
Video footage released by police on Sunday shows Slovak bomb disposal experts executing a mine detonation.

Trump says US in contact with IRGC and calls on Iran to surrender
President also claims US is in direct contact with IRGC, denies a rush to end conflict ahead of November's US midterms.

Iran signals readiness for ‘US ground operations’ as MoU expires
Iran's more offensive posture follows Trump's comment that the US would soon make the Strait of Hormuz its territory.

Boat sets sail from Bristol, aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza
Twelve people including the captain are on board 'Kate', the latest vessel attempting to deliver aid.

Lula and Bolsonaro’s son launch rival bids for Brazil presidency
Brazil’s presidential race is officially underway.

Global condemnation of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians
Global condemnation of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians

Trump hails Mecca pact: Can it replace the region’s US security umbrella?
As Trump pushes allies to do more for their own defence, three US partners have created a security pact of their own.

French Serie A footballer Yael Trepy in intensive care after near-drowning
Italian media reports that the Cagliari forward was rescued after swallowing a lot of water in a swimming pool in Porto Cervo.

Why Kushner met Hamas leaders, and what it means for Trump’s Gaza roadmap
Jared Kushner to meet Netanyahu next, after Israel rejected Trump's 15-point Gaza roadmap.

Cameroon celebrates after winning first ever WAFCON title
Cameroon wins its first WAFCON title, beating Malawi 3–0 in the final.

Yemen’s drone war: Rivals flex growing aerial muscle
Houthi and government forces exchange drone attacks, marking a major shift in war tactics.

Trump scales down war games with South Korea: Why it matters
US president cites Seoul's reluctance to back his war on Iran, and his warm ties with North Korea's leader as reasons.

Will Europe hear a landmark Russian climate change case?
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed the case, but the plaintiffs aren't giving up.

Israel’s religious right is changing the state from within
Religious fundamentalism is advancing through Israel’s institutions, narrowing freedoms and deepening inequality.

Jason Arday’s death is institutional murder
Arday was subjected to a vicious campaign fuelled by anti-Black racism.

US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apart
Trump deemed the MoU 'over' within a month of it being signed, as the two sides traded attacks despite a 'ceasefire'.

Arsenal preview: Key questions heading into 2026-27 Premier League season
Does Guimaraes complete the midfield? Can they finally win the Champions League? And who is set for a breakout season?

Trump orders US to scale back South Korea military drills
Donald Trump has ordered the US military to scale back joint exercises with South Korea.

Global Times

Xi urges advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics on birth centenary of late leader Jiang Zemin
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday urged the whole Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese people of all ...

High tech, equipment manufacturing power China's Jan-July growth
China's economy remained largely stable in the first seven months of 2026 and continued to move toward innovation-driven, higher-quality development, ...

China accelerates LEO satellite deployment with two launches in 12 days, but gap remains in launchpad efficiency, rocket reusability: expert
Two successful launches among China's recent frequent moves caught particular attention of space watchers – the 24th group of low-Earth ...

US Navy fleet development faces mounting setbacks, exposing decline in shipbuilding capacity and eroding military hegemony: expert
Some recent developments of US Navy, including low morale on carriers, have dealt a series of heavy blow to the ...

Japanese right-wing forces' stubborn course will inevitably face reckoning: Global Times editorial

Washington's AI split strategy is already dead on arrival
Global Times

GT Voice: US pressure tactics cannot stifle Chinese memory chips
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Japan slides toward neo-militarism as it fails to reckon with wartime defeat
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Chinese retirees are turning hard-won time into journeys once confined to maps and documentaries
Behind every such journey lies a practical calculation: Is the body ready? Is the expense manageable? Can family responsibilities be set aside long enough? The answers are reshaping both travel products and ideas about life after work. At the farthest reaches of the map, some Chinese retirees are ...

Chinese scientists develop 'brain-reading' AI model to help predict depression risk, may inspire future emotional-perception humanoids
China shares desertification-control expertise at UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia

China shares desertification-control expertise at UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia
Chinese scientists develop 'brain-reading' AI model to help predict depression risk, may inspire future emotional-perception humanoids

Female dog spotted living with male wolf at Hubei wildlife park, 'arrangement 3 months in advance to establish a bond for breeding'
After visitors reported on Sunday seeing a dog in a wolf enclosure at a wildlife park in Yichang, Central China's Hubei Province, the park responded on Monday that the female ... Chinese FM responds to Trump's order to scale back military exercises with South Korea When asked how China will support the resumption of dialogue between the US and North Korea as US President Donald Trump said he had instructed the Pentagon to significantly scale ... Aerial view of China's Huangyan Dao An aerial drone photo taken on July 8, 2026 shows a view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao, located in China's Zhongsha Qundao, features a ...

Chinese FM responds to Trump's order to scale back military exercises with South Korea
Female dog spotted living with male wolf at Hubei wildlife park, 'arrangement 3 months in advance to establish a bond for breeding' After visitors reported on Sunday seeing a dog in a wolf enclosure at a wildlife park in Yichang, Central China's Hubei Province, the park responded on Monday that the female ... When asked how China will support the resumption of dialogue between the US and North Korea as US President Donald Trump said he had instructed the Pentagon to significantly scale ... Aerial view of China's Huangyan Dao An aerial drone photo taken on July 8, 2026 shows a view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao, located in China's Zhongsha Qundao, features a ...

Aerial view of China's Huangyan Dao
Female dog spotted living with male wolf at Hubei wildlife park, 'arrangement 3 months in advance to establish a bond for breeding' After visitors reported on Sunday seeing a dog in a wolf enclosure at a wildlife park in Yichang, Central China's Hubei Province, the park responded on Monday that the female ... Chinese FM responds to Trump's order to scale back military exercises with South Korea When asked how China will support the resumption of dialogue between the US and North Korea as US President Donald Trump said he had instructed the Pentagon to significantly scale ... An aerial drone photo taken on July 8, 2026 shows a view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao, located in China's Zhongsha Qundao, features a ...

US soybean export council highlights China market's key role, projects at least 25m tons of US soybean purchases by China for 2026/27
JD.com launches 24-hour unmanned coffee shop in Beijing, serving 202 cups in one hour

JD.com launches 24-hour unmanned coffee shop in Beijing, serving 202 cups in one hour
US soybean export council highlights China market's key role, projects at least 25m tons of US soybean purchases by China for 2026/27

China's DeepSeek raises API prices amid push for healthier commercialization
Chinese AI developer DeepSeek has raised API charges for its latest flagship models while introducing peak and off-peak pricing, a shift analysts say may signal healthier commercialization and a new phase in the global AI competition. DeepSeek's off-peak prices are set at half the peak ...

China plans to increase domestic oil, gas supplies to 440m tons of oil equivalent in total, and pave 20,000 km more pipelines by 2030
China has pledged to increase its domestic oil and gas supplies to 440 million tons of oil equivalent, while expanding its long-distance pipeline network by an additional 20,000 kilometers, bringing ... Unitree's new humanoid robot jumps 2 meters, hits 12.66 m/s to break human records Unitree Robotics unveiled a new humanoid robot capable of a 2-meter standing vertical jump and a top speed of 12.66 meters per second, surpassing human records in both the standing ... China makes significant progress in key rare-earth detection technology: report China has recently made significant progress in key technology for rare earth detection, including the inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) method for directly determining rare earth impurity content ...

Unitree's new humanoid robot jumps 2 meters, hits 12.66 m/s to break human records
China plans to increase domestic oil, gas supplies to 440m tons of oil equivalent in total, and pave 20,000 km pipelines by 2030 China has pledged to increase its domestic oil and gas supplies to 440 million tons of oil equivalent, while expanding its long-distance pipeline network by an additional 20,000 kilometers, bringing ... Unitree Robotics unveiled a new humanoid robot capable of a 2-meter standing vertical jump and a top speed of 12.66 meters per second, surpassing human records in both the standing ... China makes significant progress in key rare-earth detection technology: report China has recently made significant progress in key technology for rare earth detection, including the inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) method for directly determining rare earth impurity content ...

China makes significant progress in key rare-earth detection technology: report
China plans to increase domestic oil, gas supplies to 440m tons of oil equivalent in total, and pave 20,000 km pipelines by 2030 China has pledged to increase its domestic oil and gas supplies to 440 million tons of oil equivalent, while expanding its long-distance pipeline network by an additional 20,000 kilometers, bringing ... Unitree's new humanoid robot jumps 2 meters, hits 12.66 m/s to break human records Unitree Robotics unveiled a new humanoid robot capable of a 2-meter standing vertical jump and a top speed of 12.66 meters per second, surpassing human records in both the standing ... China has recently made significant progress in key technology for rare earth detection, including the inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) method for directly determining rare earth impurity content ...

China's short-drama platform begins to curb AI's 'one-face-fits-all' problem
After binge-watching several AI short dramas on Chinese short-video platforms, viewers may find themselves wondering whether they have accidentally stumbled into the same show again. 2026 Chinese operatic performances series "Legend of the Chinese Opera" kicks off in Vienna, Austria Actors of Gaojia Opera, a traditional Chinese opera genre, perform in Vienna, Austria, Aug. 15, 2026. The 2026 Chinese operatic performances series "Legend of the Chinese Opera" kicked off here ... China turns ancient TCM wisdom into high-tech personalized skincare A skin scan can assess dozens of facial indicators and generate a personalized skincare plan within minutes, with store staff then making small-batch adjustments from ordinary registered cosmetics. This practice ...

2026 Chinese operatic performances series "Legend of the Chinese Opera" kicks off in Vienna, Austria
China's short-drama platform begins to curb AI's 'one-face-fits-all' problem After binge-watching several AI short dramas on Chinese short-video platforms, viewers may find themselves wondering whether they have accidentally stumbled into the same show again. Actors of Gaojia Opera, a traditional Chinese opera genre, perform in Vienna, Austria, Aug. 15, 2026. The 2026 Chinese operatic performances series "Legend of the Chinese Opera" kicked off here ... China turns ancient TCM wisdom into high-tech personalized skincare A skin scan can assess dozens of facial indicators and generate a personalized skincare plan within minutes, with store staff then making small-batch adjustments from ordinary registered cosmetics. This practice ...

China turns ancient TCM wisdom into high-tech personalized skincare
China's short-drama platform begins to curb AI's 'one-face-fits-all' problem After binge-watching several AI short dramas on Chinese short-video platforms, viewers may find themselves wondering whether they have accidentally stumbled into the same show again. 2026 Chinese operatic performances series "Legend of the Chinese Opera" kicks off in Vienna, Austria Actors of Gaojia Opera, a traditional Chinese opera genre, perform in Vienna, Austria, Aug. 15, 2026. The 2026 Chinese operatic performances series "Legend of the Chinese Opera" kicked off here ... A skin scan can assess dozens of facial indicators and generate a personalized skincare plan within minutes, with store staff then making small-batch adjustments from ordinary registered cosmetics. This practice ...

AI opens new creative doors, raises new concerns across China's screen industry
Open Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, and AI-generated short dramas are hard to miss. The stories span almost every genre familiar to Chinese audiences, from fantasy and immortal cultivation to urban romance and period tales.

China publishes world's first comprehensive dictionary of ancient bamboo and silk manuscripts
Chinese film uses a kitchen to crush Hollywood's war myth

Chinese film uses a kitchen to crush Hollywood's war myth
China publishes world's first comprehensive dictionary of ancient bamboo and silk manuscripts

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Администратора канала "Кремлевская прачка" приговорили к 11 годам
Михаила Полякова признали виновным в вымогательстве

"Яблоко" проиграло апелляцию по делу о снятии партии с выборов
Суд оставил решение в силе

Российские активы Nestle могут перейти под внешнее управление
С такой просьбой обратилась к Владимиру Путину малоизвестная российская компания

Лев Шлосберг приговорён к 11 годам 1 месяцу колонии
Политик выступает за прекращение огня

Сервис "Яндекс.Карты" скрывает на картах военные объекты
Он рисует на их месте несуществующие леса

"Российская ЛГБТ-сеть" объявила о своём закрытии
В апреле суд признал организацию "экстремистской"

Ещё 4 страны ЕС перестанут признавать 5-летние паспорта РФ
Их число дойдёт до 15

В Петербурге за донат 900 рублей ФБК арестован гражданин Германии
Это известный фитнес-тренер

Трамп распорядился сократить масштаб учений США и Южной Кореи
Он сослался на хорошие отношения с Ким Чен Ыном

Основателя автодилера "Рольф" в России заочно приговорили к 9 годам
Сергей Петров - бывший депутат Госдумы, критиковавший власти

В РФ возбудили дело против основательницы "Дождя" Синдеевой
Её обвиняют в организации деятельности нежелательной организации

Кая Каллас анонсировала "самые масштабные санкции" против России
По её словам, пакет могут одобрить осенью

Посланник Трампа Кушнер вёл в Каире переговоры с участием ХАМАС
Речь шла о плане по достижению мира в Газе

Под Одессой российские военные атаковали судно под флагом Того
Пострадали 4 человека

Суд рассматривает апелляцию "Яблока". Задержано более 70 человек
Сообщается о задержании более 30 человек

Власти Белгородской области сообщили о 6 погибших при ракетном ударе
Утверждается, что ВСУ нанесли его по селу Колосково

Из ВЭБ уволен экономист, сказавший, что Россия не победит в войне
Андрей Клепач был главным экономистом ВЭБ с 2014 года

"Яблоко" нашло следы иностранного финансирования у шести партий
Партии "Единая Россия", "Справедливая Россия", ЛДПР, КПРФ, "Новые люди" и "Родина" в 2021-2025 годах получали пожертвования от фирм, которые имеют доходы за пределами России, выяснил Центр антикоррупционной политики "Яблока" из поданных в Центризбирком сводных финансовых отчётов партий. Речь идёт об организациях-донорах, которые занимаются прямым экспортом, имеют иностранных заказчиков, зарубежные проекты или международные корпоративные связи. По подсчётам "Яблока", в 2021-2025 годах...

Картины мастера эпохи Возрождения украдены из музея на Сицилии
Это четыре полотна кисти Антонелло да Мессины

Издательство "Альпина" подвергло цензуре книгу папы Франциска
Из книги вымараны абзацы, касающиеся ЛГБТ+

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The Nigerian fishing community being eaten up by the Atlantic
The beach shrinks every year in Ayetoro, in southern Nigeria, and what is left is peppered with the remains of homes swallowed by the ocean -- some years ago, some just months prior

Pilgrims in Lourdes remember French monks murdered during Algerian civil war
Pilgrims in Lourdes marking the feast of the Assumption paid tribute to the monks of Tibhirine on Sunday, thirty years after their murder.  The seven French monks were kidnapped and killed   in 1996 during the Algerian Civil War.

Kushner seeks to revive Gaza peace as Netanyahu resists Hamas disarmament
US envoy Jared Kushner meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after talks with Hamas in Egypt, seeking to revive the second phase of a Gaza peace plan stalled over Israel’s demand for the group’s complete disarmament.

Ebola: Water scarcity hampers control efforts in epicentre
A severe shortage of clean water and sanitation facilities is undermining efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Mongbwalu, a gold-mining town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province, where residents struggle to maintain basic hygiene while facing the deadly virus

Hichilema takes early lead as Zambia election count passes halfway
President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in Zambia’s presidential election, securing nearly 59 percent of votes counted in 135 of 226 constituencies. The result puts him on course for a second-term victory, though the final tally is still underway.

Senegal’s historic pirogue regatta brings Saint-Louis to life
Thousands gathered in Saint-Louis on Saturday for the city’s traditional pirogue regatta, a centuries-old competition rooted in the fishing community of Guet-Ndar. Beyond the fierce rivalry on the water, the event celebrates heritage, solidarity and a legacy passed down through generations.

Cholera outbreak spreads in Cameroon as cases top 1,000
A cholera outbreak is spreading across northern Cameroon, with more than 1,000 cases and 28 deaths reported since mid-July, according to health authorities.

South Africa's unique succulents under threat from poachers
South Africa is home to one of the most biodiverse collections of succulent plants in the world. But now this unique plant life is under threat from poachers who illegally harvest protected species.

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza struggle with lack of basic supplies
In this tent city in city of Deir al-Balah, Hundreds of displaced Palestinians are currently fighting for basic needs like water and food supply.

DRC Ebola outbreak deadliest ever with one death every 30 minutes
The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is the deadliest ever, new data shows, with one person dying from the virus every thirty minutes.

SADC leaders pay tribute to anti-apartheid activist ahead of Durban summit
Heads of state and government from across the Southern African Development Community paid tribute to the late anti-apartheid activist Oliver Reginald Tambo on Sunday, laying a wreath at his statue in Durban.

Protests erupt in Ceuta over border security and migration fears
Tensions are rising at Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, where protesters gathered Sunday as Morocco tightened security along the border.

Cameroon finally wins its first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
The Indomitable Lionesses beat tournament debutant Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, with Marie Ngah Manga scoring twice, to claim their first continental crown after three previous final defeats.

Unpaid health workers strike as Congo’s Ebola contact tracing falls behind
Gédéon Banga Ngbape said a challenge they are facing with right now is that health workers haven’t been paid in over three months.

Observers say Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause
International observers of Zambia's elections said Saturday the poll was marred by claims of intimidation, abductions and an hours-long pause in the vote count.

Hundreds of migrants intercepted near Morocco's border with Ceuta
Scores of would-be migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, were intercepted on Saturday in northern Morocco near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, an AFP correspondent saw, two weeks after thousands of migrants rushed into the tiny territory.

Chad opposition figure, Succes Masra, calls for reconciliation after his release
Masra, one of the president's fiercest critics, was sentenced to 20 years in prison a year ago, convicted of hate speech, xenophobia and having incited a massacre.

Argentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroad
A global animal welfare organization has begun relocating 30 big cats from the former Zoo Luján in Argentina in one of the largest animal moves of its kind.

UN warns South Sudan refugees at risk as aid funding runs short
Two United Nations agencies warned on Friday that hundreds of thousands of refugees in South Sudan are at risk of losing much needed humanitarian assistance due to a lack of funding.

Zimbabwe ferry death toll rises to 80 after Lake Kariba capsizing
The death toll after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba this week has risen to 80 after more bodies were recovered on Sunday, the police said.

Senegal hikes fuel prices amid surge in global oil markets
Senegal has raised fuel prices in a move the government says is necessary because of the sharp rise in global oil costs.

Tributes pour in for Jason Arday after his sudden death
Friends have paid tribute to British sociologist and professor Jason Arday following his death, days after he stepped down from Cambridge amid intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations.

Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Saturday marked five years since sweeping back to power.

Burkina Faso imposes military training on journalists
More than 40 journalists in Burkina Faso have taken part in a military-style "patriotism" training course imposed by the authoritarian ruling junta.

UN says $50 million ransom fueled Al-Qaeda offensive in Mali
According to a new UN report, most of the money was redistributed to fighters in the Sahel, while some was passed on to Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Arabian Peninsula and to the group’s central command.

Morocco and Spain boost security in Ceuta as another call for border rush seen online
Moroccan authorities on Wednesday announced measures to counter a new influx of migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, after monitoring a new wave of online disinformation.

UN calls for negotiations to end the conflict in Mozambique
A military victory over jihadist insurgents in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province does not appear imminent, according to a report by a United Nations special rapporteur released Friday.

Central African Republic: Muslims return as Sibut rebuilds
Years after civil war drove many Muslims from Sibut, the call to prayer is echoing again from the town’s rebuilt central mosque. Returning residents and Christian neighbours are seeking to restore trust and revive a community once known for peaceful coexistence.

Zambia resumes counting after violence disrupts election process
Zambia has resumed vote counting after a nationwide suspension over election-related violence, with the Electoral Commission saying security threats have been contained. The first presidential results are expected at 10:00 p.m. local time, or 2000 GMT.

South African lawmakers question effectiveness of army deployment against gang Violence
Officials have maintained that the military deployment is intended to support—not replace—long-term policing efforts, but lawmakers say urgent changes are needed if the operation is to have any meaningful impact.

Survivors recount horror as Zimbabwe Lake Kariba ferry death toll hits 46
Grieving families gathered at a mortuary in Kariba on Thursday as the death toll from Tuesday’s ferry disaster on Lake Kariba rose to 46, while survivors described the desperate struggle to escape the sinking vessel.

China and Egypt launch second joint air force exercise
The exercises reflect growing defense ties between Beijing and Cairo as both countries expand military cooperation through joint training and strategic exchanges.

Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel
A major wildfire near Omiš, around 25 kilometres south-east of Split, forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight on Thursday and into Friday as strong winds drove the flames towards the coastal town.

Zambia's opposition leader expresses 'grave concern' as vote count suspended
Just hours after Zambia’s electoral commission suspended vote counting nationwide, opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile raised “grave concern,” calling for full transparency amid reports of violence.

Zambia suspends vote counting after election violence
Official presidential results are expected on Monday, with authorities appealing for calm as election officials work to resolve the disruptions and resume the counting process.

Worries grow over mysterious illness killing Kenyan elephants
Worries over the death of elephants are mounting in southern Kenya, where at least 19 animals have died since June from an unexplained condition. With symptoms including partial paralysis, conservationists and communities are demanding urgent investigations into what is killing the elephants.

War in Ukraine: Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded
At least one person was killed and 17 injured in a Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city
Rome’s Colosseum is opening late four nights a week this summer, offering fully booked evening tours as a cooler, more magical way to visit.

AI could transform African agriculture but access remains a major challenge
Senior FAO official for Africa Meshack Malo described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool for farmers, stressing the need for Africa datasets, language models, research capacity and agritech firms, to enable the continent to be not only the consumer but the driver of the technology.

Emmy-nominated director looks to Tupac trial for long-awaited closure
Emmy-nominated director Alexandria Stapleton is hoping the trial of a man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing will bring answers and “some sort of closure” to the rapper’s family, friends and fans.

Chad's president pardons opposition leader and former prime minister Succes Masra
The presidency has not provided further details on the reasons behind the pardon, and it remains unclear whether the move could open the door to renewed political dialogue between the government and the opposition.

Activists attempt to deliver supplies to besieged Palestinian families
Three homes in the village of Qusra in the occupied West Bank have been under an almost week-long siege by Israeli settlers.

From Research to the Field: Transforming Africa’s Seed Systems
On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, AGRA looks back on a transformation that starts with a seed, but goes far beyond it.

In quake-hit Cali, ‘hugs here’ station brings comfort amid rubble
In quake-hit Cali, residents find comfort at a “hugs here” station, as Andres Solomon and volunteers share solidarity while rescuers clear rubble.

Turkey urges Egypt to join its defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
The trilateral deal signed last week stipulates that an attack on any of the three states will be treated as an attack on all.

Vietnam police seize nearly 1.2 tonnes of ivory hidden in timber logs
Vietnamese police have seized nearly 1.2 tonnes of ivory at Quy Nhon port, in Gia Lai province.

Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closes
Colombia rescuers treated a dog pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Cali on Thursday, as emergency teams made a final push to find survivors before the critical 72-hour window closed.

Nigeria’s Muslim and Christian leaders sign new peace accord
More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders have signed a new peace accord in Nigeria, aiming to ease religious tensions and promote harmony.

Burkina Faso: Appeal delays trial of Norbert Zongo murder accused
The Attorney General said three prominent figures were to go on trial to answer to charges of murder, aggravated destruction of property, and complicity in murder.

Unprecedented rainfall in Japan leaves at least four dead in Chiba prefecture
Unprecedented rainfall battered Japan on Thursday, leaving at least four people dead and flooding parts of Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo. Authorities issued the region’s highest-level rain warning for the first time, while landslide alerts and power cuts affected thousands of residents.