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Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israel's PM says its military will not pull out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.

Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.

How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol
Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.

Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
The BBC reveals taxpayers have funded thousands of pounds worth of cleaning operations and security for the artworks.

Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.

Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident
Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.

Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream
The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.

Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
A nearby vessel rescued 12 people from the water before police arrived, the US Coast Guard says.

More areas of UK likely to move into drought as fifth heatwave builds
With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains.

Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites
Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.

Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock
TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.

Why eclipse chasers are crossing continents for solar spectacle: 'It's like the World Cup'
For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.

Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's story touched so many
The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.

What is clearing and what do I need to know ahead of results day?
From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing.

Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.

Hot weather reveals hidden history across the South
The hot summer reveals parch marks from centuries old structures at sites including Blenheim Palace.

Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release
Harley Whiteman's sentence has been reduced as part of the UK government's early release scheme.

Stray cats showing up at raves, gigs and pubs now have own merchandise
Fargo and Murphy are pulling in punters and have become firm favourites with customers.

What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?
People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.

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Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression?
Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.

Which PM punched John Simpson?
Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

With great power comes great responsibility
Before you go to the cinema, refresh your memory of Peter Parker's greatest challenge yet

Al Jazeera

How Israel’s occupation fuels resistance
Israel is trapped in a cycle it created.

‘No surprise’: Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza plan
Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti says Netanyahu's rejection of the US-backed Gaza plan is no surprise.

Incumbents secure Hawaii primary wins, defying progressive challengers
Their victories highlight ongoing clashes between centrist Democrats and more progressive candidates.

Omar Marmoush scores two goals as Man City defeat Atletico Madrid in Seoul
Marmoush scores twice in three minutes as City rallies to beat Atletico in club friendly at the Seoul World Cup stadium.

UAE extradites alleged international crime boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland
Daniel Kinahan is the latest alleged member of the multinational organised crime group to face charges in Dublin.

War on Iran: Phase II: Day 29
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted unless the US meets a series of demands.

Pentagon urges faster US weapons production amid stockpile concerns
US defence industry pressed to boost output as munitions shortages raise security concerns amid Middle East tensions.

Concerns mount over integrity of Israel’s upcoming October elections
Poll shows 70 percent of Jewish Israelis fear election integrity risks as Netanyahu government faces mounting criticism.

Gaza’s children still struggling with hunger as another famine threatens
Youngsters are still feeling the effects of the 2025 famine, with another food emergency emerging.

Gaza engineer builds animal shelters out of empty cans
Gaza engineer builds animal shelters out of empty cans

What now as Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza?
As Netanyahu demands 'genuine' Hamas disarmament before considering pull-out from Gaza, a look at what happens next.

The Mecca pact is not just another regional alliance
It could set the stage for a profound transformation of regional security in the Gulf.

Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases
Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base will become joint training and capacity-building centres under the agreement.

Trump targets birthright citizenship again
US President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship.

Israel’s ‘Green Rafah’ plan aims to fragment Gaza, experts say
Experts warn Israel's new administrative zones in Gaza seek to erase the Palestinian cause and force mass displacement.

British MotoGP: Raul Fernandez dominates at Silverstone to beat Martin
Aprilia rider's victory over Jorge Martin extends Silverstone’s run of different Grand Prix winners to twelve in a row.

Why does Iran defeat the empires trying to conquer it?
On the second episode of Deja Vu, we look at Iran and the great powers that have tried to shape it.

Barzani says Iraqi Kurdistan wants peace as regional tensions rise
Barzani says Iraqi Kurdistan wants peace as regional tensions rise

‘The wealthy poor’: Soaring food prices hurt Iranian families
Iranians from all walks of life struggle under the weight of rising inflation and war pressure.

Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Board of Peace plan for Gaza
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan, Netanyahu says.

Indonesia closes national park in East Java as wildfire expands
Firefighters struggle to battle the growing blaze near Mount Bromo in thick forest and steep terrain.

Israel rejects Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace plan
Israel has rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point Board of Peace plan for Gaza.

La Liga: Five key talking points heading into the 2026-2027 season
Jose Mourinho is back at Madrid, and Barcelona eye third straight title while new rule changes aim to cut time-wasting.

Nigeria mass weddings ease financial burden for couples
For days, Nigeria’s government has been organising mass weddings to help low-income families overcome marriage cost.

Which other countries could join the Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact?
While Egypt has been floated as a candidate, analysts say Cairo may be wary of defence commitments.

Global Times

Exclusive: China's maritime court settles Strait of Hormuz vessel collision dispute as foreign shipowners turn to Chinese law
Guangzhou Maritime Court recently successfully mediated a 180 million yuan ($25 million) dispute arising from a collision between two oil ...

India's unilateral naming move in China's Zangnan a self-deception, runs counter to improving ties, warn Chinese experts
Chinese experts on Sunday slammed India's latest move of identifying 27 locations in China's Zangnan area by their so-called standard ...

US smears China's Huangyan Dao nature reserve amid Philippine provocations; Washington's verbal backing offers no real support, fuels tensions: expert
Amid a new round of Philippine hype over its so-called territorial claims involving China's Huangyan Dao, the US State Department ...

China's market structure improves in H1 as AI, robots drive emerging industries
China's market landscape experienced a structural optimization in the first half of 2026, powered by a lineup of emerging and ...

How the world reads Chinese aesthetics through a candy wrapper: Global Times editorial

US paranoid 'China shock' narrative ignores Africa's own growth agenda
Global Times

GT Voice: China-S.Korea 'cool' trade flourishes amid heat waves
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China's Pinglu Canal linking Guangxi with ASEAN completes its first full-route patrol, paving way to September opening
China has completed the first full-route patrol of the Pinglu Canal, a 134.2-kilometer waterway linking Nanning in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region with ASEAN members and other overseas markets, marking a key breakthrough in navigation tests using an actual vessel ahead of its scheduled opening in September, ...

180 iron nails along with magnets and other objects removed from a man's stomach, weighing more than 1 kg in total: media
Typhoon Peilou forms, creating a rare 'three-typhoon' situation alongside typhoon Dolphin and Chan-hom

Typhoon Peilou forms, creating a rare 'three-typhoon' situation alongside typhoon Dolphin and Chan-hom
180 iron nails along with magnets and other objects removed from a man's stomach, weighing than 1 kg in total: media

Evacuations carried out, work and transport suspended as Typhoon Dolphin triggers high alert in Shanghai, Zhejiang and Fujian
Authorities across Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Fujian have ramped up emergency measures as Typhoon Dolphin approaches China's eastern coast, with multiple cities in Zhejiang and Fujian suspending work, transport, and ferry ... Politics-driven Graham-named Russia sanctions bill exposes US political coercion in global energy supply chains: expert The US Senate on Friday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would impose sanctions on buyers of Russian oil, a measure that had long been championed by the late senator Lindsey ... 16 people burned with varying severity at torch festival in Yunnan: local government Sixteen people suffered burns of varying severity after an accident occurred during a torch festival in Xuanwei, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, at around 8:30 pm on Thursday, the local government ...

Politics-driven Graham-named Russia sanctions bill exposes US political coercion in global energy supply chains: expert
Evacuations carried out, work and transport suspended as Typhoon Dolphin triggers high alert in Shanghai, Zhejiang and Fujian Authorities across Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Fujian have ramped up emergency measures as Typhoon Dolphin approaches China's eastern coast, with multiple cities in Zhejiang and Fujian suspending work, transport, and ferry ... The US Senate on Friday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would impose sanctions on buyers of Russian oil, a measure that had long been championed by the late senator Lindsey ... 16 people burned with varying severity at torch festival in Yunnan: local government Sixteen people suffered burns of varying severity after an accident occurred during a torch festival in Xuanwei, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, at around 8:30 pm on Thursday, the local government ...

16 people burned with varying severity at torch festival in Yunnan: local government
Evacuations carried out, work and transport suspended as Typhoon Dolphin triggers high alert in Shanghai, Zhejiang and Fujian Authorities across Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Fujian have ramped up emergency measures as Typhoon Dolphin approaches China's eastern coast, with multiple cities in Zhejiang and Fujian suspending work, transport, and ferry ... Politics-driven Graham-named Russia sanctions bill exposes US political coercion in global energy supply chains: expert The US Senate on Friday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would impose sanctions on buyers of Russian oil, a measure that had long been championed by the late senator Lindsey ... Sixteen people suffered burns of varying severity after an accident occurred during a torch festival in Xuanwei, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, at around 8:30 pm on Thursday, the local government ...

China's 'Nvidia alternative' Moore Threads posts 147.42% growth in H1 revenue, amid GPU sector's expansion
China's first 100-bcm Bohai gas field Phase I fully online, with daily output topping 5,200 tons

China's first 100-bcm Bohai gas field Phase I fully online, with daily output topping 5,200 tons
China's 'Nvidia alternative' Moore Threads posts 147.42% growth in H1 revenue, amid GPU sector's expansion

German exports to China fall over 12% in H1 as industrial upgrading reshapes trade structure; cooperation remains vital: expert
German exports to China fell year-on-year in the first half of 2026, pointing to a deeper restructuring of bilateral trade as China moves up the manufacturing value chain, Chinese analysts said. They also cautioned that the decline should not be read as diminishing China's importance to German businesses, ...

Central China province targets $12b trade with Africa by 2028, focusing on mining and modern agriculture
Central China's Hunan Province, a key locality in developing trade ties with African countries, aims to ramp up its foreign trade with Africa to 80 billion yuan ($11.86 billion) by ... Envision, DeepSeek's Ulanqab pivot taps China's energy strengths, natl plan; 'Clusters of AI computing hubs show institutional strengths' China's largest AI computing industrial park was completed and put into operation in Ulanqab, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Thursday. Meanwhile, Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek is reportedly also ... China's world-first 16mW tension-leg floating wind platform begins operation, built to withstand Category-17 typhoons The world's first 16-megawatt tension-leg platform (TLP) floating wind power facility, Haiyou Anlan, was connected to the Lufeng oilfield power grid on Thursday and began supplying green electricity directly to ...

Envision, DeepSeek's Ulanqab pivot taps China's energy strengths, natl plan; 'Clusters of AI computing hubs show institutional strengths'
Central China province targets $12b trade with Africa by 2028, focusing on mining and modern agriculture Central China's Hunan Province, a key locality in developing trade ties with African countries, aims to ramp up its foreign trade with Africa to 80 billion yuan ($11.86 billion) by ... China's largest AI computing industrial park was completed and put into operation in Ulanqab, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Thursday. Meanwhile, Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek is reportedly also ... China's world-first 16mW tension-leg floating wind platform begins operation, built to withstand Category-17 typhoons The world's first 16-megawatt tension-leg platform (TLP) floating wind power facility, Haiyou Anlan, was connected to the Lufeng oilfield power grid on Thursday and began supplying green electricity directly to ...

China's world-first 16mW tension-leg floating wind platform begins operation, built to withstand Category-17 typhoons
Central China province targets $12b trade with Africa by 2028, focusing on mining and modern agriculture Central China's Hunan Province, a key locality in developing trade ties with African countries, aims to ramp up its foreign trade with Africa to 80 billion yuan ($11.86 billion) by ... Envision, DeepSeek's Ulanqab pivot taps China's energy strengths, natl plan; 'Clusters of AI computing hubs show institutional strengths' China's largest AI computing industrial park was completed and put into operation in Ulanqab, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Thursday. Meanwhile, Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek is reportedly also ... The world's first 16-megawatt tension-leg platform (TLP) floating wind power facility, Haiyou Anlan, was connected to the Lufeng oilfield power grid on Thursday and began supplying green electricity directly to ...

Awarding ceremony of 5th China-Brazil film festival held in Rio de Janeiro
The 5th China-Brazil film festival held its awarding ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. As part of the events held during the 2026 China-Brazil Cultural Year, the film festival ... Fashion show featuring traditional ethnic costumes held in Sichuan, SW China Models dressed in traditional ethnic costumes walk amid a rice field during a fashion show at Qietuo Village in Yuexi County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, ... 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture kicks off in Chaoyang, China's Liaoning A cooperation agreement on archaeological research into Hongshan culture is signed during the 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture in Chaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 5, 2026. Themed on ...

Fashion show featuring traditional ethnic costumes held in Sichuan, SW China
Awarding ceremony of 5th China-Brazil film festival held in Rio de Janeiro The 5th China-Brazil film festival held its awarding ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. As part of the events held during the 2026 China-Brazil Cultural Year, the film festival ... Models dressed in traditional ethnic costumes walk amid a rice field during a fashion show at Qietuo Village in Yuexi County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, ... 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture kicks off in Chaoyang, China's Liaoning A cooperation agreement on archaeological research into Hongshan culture is signed during the 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture in Chaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 5, 2026. Themed on ...

2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture kicks off in Chaoyang, China's Liaoning
Awarding ceremony of 5th China-Brazil film festival held in Rio de Janeiro The 5th China-Brazil film festival held its awarding ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. As part of the events held during the 2026 China-Brazil Cultural Year, the film festival ... Fashion show featuring traditional ethnic costumes held in Sichuan, SW China Models dressed in traditional ethnic costumes walk amid a rice field during a fashion show at Qietuo Village in Yuexi County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, ... A cooperation agreement on archaeological research into Hongshan culture is signed during the 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture in Chaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 5, 2026. Themed on ...

80-year-old Chinese illustrator receives 'Nobel Prize for children's literature'
On Saturday Beijing time, the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award ceremony was held in Canada. Eighty-year-old Chinese picture book artist Cai Gao attended the event in person to receive the medal and certificate, becoming the first Chinese illustrator to win this honor in the award's 60-year history. ...

Rise of AI performers triggers concerns about human actors
2 sentenced in China's first criminal case over leaks of unreleased Genshin Impact and miHoYo game content

2 sentenced in China's first criminal case over leaks of unreleased Genshin Impact and miHoYo game content
Rise of AI performers triggers concerns about human actors

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На поверхности Солнца обнаружены ранее скрытые плазменные ловушки
Получены самые подробные в истории снимки поверхности Солнца

В Житомирской области российский удар разрушил немецкое предприятие
Речь идёт о "Кромберг энд Шуберт Житомир"

Москва и Дамаск поделили российские военные базы в Сирии
Подписан меморандум о реорганизации российского присутствия в стране

В Москве арестовали директоров фирмы-производителя БПЛА
Их обвиняют в мошенничестве в особо крупном размере

В Германии содадут технологический центр антидроновой защиты
После инцидента с боевым дроном в аэропорту Лейпцига

Израиль решил восстановить часть сектора Газа до разоружения ХАМАС
Работы ведутся в контролируемой ЦАХАЛ части Рафаха

В МИД Болгарии из-за беспилотника вызвали посла Украины
Дрон залетел в болгарское воздушное пространство 8 августа

Хуситы заявили об атаке на нефтеперерабатывающий завод Saudi Aramco
В Саудовской Аравии подтвердили пожар на объекте в Джизане

Британия на четверть усилила наблюдение за российскими судами
Королевский флот сообщил о росте морской активности России

Украина закупит у Турции ракеты ATACMS и пусковые установки M270
Стоимость партии вооружения составит 28 миллионов долларов

При атаке беспилотников на Белгород погибли пять человек
В Уфе власти сообщили об атаке дронов на предприятия города

В результате российского удара по Харькову погибли два человека
Больше 20 пострадали

Сербия выделит Украине два миллиона евро на поддержку энергетики
И примет участие в восстановлении разрушенных городов

Новым президентом Венгрии станет юрист Андраш Бака
Он был председателем Верховного суда Венгрии и критиковал политику Орбана

В Болгарии у границы с Румынией упал и взорвался боевой БПЛА
Примерно в километре от Трансбалканского газопровода

Мастерская Аграновича во ВГИКе открывает набор на особых условиях
Новые правила предусматривают бюджетные места через контракт с МО

Владимир Зеленский рассказал о договоренности с США по "Пэтриот"
США о таком соглашении не сообщали

В Геленджике из-за атаки БПЛА были закрыты все пляжи
Под удар попал сухогруз и, предположительно, военная часть

Сенат США утвердил Тодда Бланша на пост генерального прокурора
Кандидатуру сенаторы одобрили с минимальным перевесом голосов

Аспиранта из Китая арестовали в Москве по подозрению в шпионаже
С началом войны в Украине число дел о шпионаже и госизмене в российских судах резко возросло

Africanews

FIFA defends Infantino hitting out at critics trying to 'undermine' him
Its latest defence comes after UEFA confirmed a 'departure payment' made to an alleged mistress when he was working with them.

Iran says its close to finalising a shipping route agreement with Oman
However, its foreign minister warned a deal would not automatically result in the reopening of the crucial waterway.

Israel rejects Donald Trump’s 15-point plan to end Gaza war
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would not withdraw from the Palestinian enclave until Hamas fully disarms.

Argentina footballer Lionel Messi travels home to attend his father's funeral
The 68-year-old Jorge, who played a central role in his son's career, died on Saturday morning following an undisclosed illness.

Japan marks 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki
The city's Mayor Shiro Suzuki denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence in the global community, including Japan .

Spain imposes temporary retaliatory border checks for Italians
The border checks started at midnight on Saturday, a week after Italy introduced similar restrictions on Spanish visitors.

Nigeria: Mass wedding sees 1,500 couples tie the knot in Kano State
Local officials says the state-sponsored event is a way to help low-income families cover marriage costs.

Sudan's civil war threatens ancient pyramids of Meroë
The more than 200 UNESCO-protected pyramids were built over 2,000 years ago as royal tombs for the rulers of the Kingdom of Kush.

Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso
Founded in 2018 by choreographer Yaya Sanou, this unique Burkinabe contemporary dance troupe relies on "Vibra-Signe," a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing created by the company's founder.

South Africa commemorates 1956 Women's March - but fight for freedom isn't over
South African women willl commemorate the achievements of the 1956 Women's March on Sunday. But they say their fight for freedom is unfinished.

Freed hostages in Nigeria describe their ordeal during captivity
Newly released hostages in Nigeria spoke to the media on Friday, describing their ordeal during months of captivity.

US Senate passes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian energy revenues
US Senators have passed a punishing sanctions package against Russia targeting the country’s energy revenues that are helping to fuel its war against Ukraine.

Ivory Coast celebrates return of sacred 'talking drum' looted by France
Ivory Coast on Friday celebrated the return of a sacred drum looted by French troops in 1916. The homecoming parade through the streets of Abidjan took place on the country’s independence day holiday. The drum then continued on to the village of Adjame, where it was made.

More than 300 children have died from Ebola since start of DRC outbreak
More than 300 children have died from Ebola since the outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to figures cited Friday by United Nations deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq.

Police dismantle major Mediterranean trafficking network, Europol says
An international police operation led by Spanish authorities dismantled a major criminal network involved in trafficking migrants, drugs and weapons across the Western Mediterranean, the European Union police agency Europol and Spain's Civil Guard announced Friday.

Moroccan rights group blames Rabat and Madrid as Ceuta death toll hit 141
A Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives. The NGO is calling for an independent investigation and safer migration pathways.

Cubans forced to adapt to life without electricity as oil blockade drags on
Blackouts are nothing new in Cuba but since US President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade in January, they can last for days. Previously blackouts lasted a few hours and were often scheduled. Now residents have to plan their lives around short and unpredictable bursts of electricity.

Palestinians in Gaza remain wary as Israeli strikes ease
The relentless sound of warplanes, the buzz of drones overhead, and the strikes across the Gaza Strip have subsided over the past few days, leaving Palestinians wary of what could come next.

Kenyan farmers reject cyanide claims after 15 elephants die in Amboseli
Farmers bordering Kenya's Amboseli National Park have denied using cyanide after 15 elephants died from suspected poisoning. Wildlife authorities say preliminary tests detected cyanide, but investigations are continuing to determine its source and concentration.

Tunisia tops Morocco among French travellers despite booking dip
Tunisia has remained the leading Maghreb destination for French travellers this summer, ranking ahead of Morocco in July 2026 bookings despite a slight decline. Morocco, however, posted stronger year-on-year growth, reflecting rising demand for its diverse tourism offerings.

Ghana inflation continues to ease in July as food prices fall
Ghana’s inflation is easing again. Consumer prices rose 4.6% in July, down from 5.3% in June, the first monthly decline since March.

Spanish enclave of Ceuta still reeling from mass influx of migrants
Although most of about 80,000 people who swarmed into the tiny North African territory have gone back, it is estimated that 3,000 to 5,000 remain.

Senegal jails three TikTok influencers over posts criticising president Faye
A Senegalese court has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison for posts that allegedly insulted President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

Lightweight bamboo wheelchairs helping Kenyan children with disabilities
The aim being to ensure that every wheelchair is perfectly fitted to the needs and challenges of each child that requires one.

Meta hit with record $942 million penalty over child safety failures
Meta has been ordered to pay a record $942 million after a US judge ruled the company failed to protect children from harm on its social media platforms.

Ivory Coast cocoa buyout completed, authorities say
Ivory Coast’s cocoa buyout operation has been completed, the country’s Coffee-Cocoa Council said in a statement on Thursday.

Reports that Morocco ready to cooperate on return of minors from Ceuta
Moroccan state media says Rabat will work with the EU to identify the children with a view to “their return to their homeland”.

Ugandan MPs vote to deploy soldiers to Gaza peacekeeping force
Uganda’s Parliament passed a motion on Thursday supporting President Museveni's decision to deploy soldiers to the Gaza Strip.

FIFA chief gets backing from African fooball for his re-election bid
The Confederation of African Football "unanimously reconfirmed" backing for embattled Gianni Infantino, thanking him for supporting the sport on the continent.

DRC: Fear of catching Ebola sees use of hospital health services drop
UNICEF says the use of essential services has dropped by 42 per cent in the primary outbreak hotspots in the east of the country.

South African ballet competition inspires a new generation of young dancers
Organizers say the competition continues to broaden access to ballet, helping develop a more diverse generation of performers while raising South Africa's profile on the international stage.

DR Congo's case against Rwanda moves ahead as World Court sets timetable
The International Court of Justice has set the timetable for the Democratic Republic of Congo's case accusing Rwanda of violating international law. Kinshasa must file its arguments by October 2027, with Kigali's response due in December 2028.

Talon returns to frontline politics as Benin's first Senate president
Former Benin president Patrice Talon has been elected the country's first Senate president, months after leaving office. The new upper chamber, created under a constitutional reform, places Talon at the helm of a key institution despite stepping down after two presidential terms.

Congo isolates 200 river boat passengers as Ebola response intensifies
The Democratic Republic of Congo has tested and isolated about 200 passengers from a river boat intercepted in Kinshasa after a traveller died of suspected Ebola. Africa CDC says the move is aimed at containing the outbreak as authorities weigh broader vaccination efforts.

Ghana opposition protests over claims of ‘democracy under attack’
Ghana’s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has staged protests accusing the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of undermining democracy, restricting free speech and targeting political opponents.

Haiti pushes ahead with elections despite gang violence
Haiti has expanded voter registration as the government presses ahead with long-delayed elections despite worsening gang violence. While Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says the state is fully mobilised, many voters fear insecurity could undermine the credibility of the ballot.

Missing persons office opens in Ceuta as families search for migrants after border surge
The surge saw around 72,000 migrants enter Ceuta in recent days, though authorities say all but a few thousand have since returned to Morocco.

Mass prison escape as armed clashes rock western Libya
A mass prison escape unfolded in western Libya after inmates fled a jail amid fierce clashes between rival armed groups. The violence killed at least three civilians, damaged property and heightened security concerns in the country's volatile western region.

South African factories hit by migrant worker exodus
Employers say many of the departing workers had valuable sewing skills that are hard to replace quickly, while locals are often unwilling to take the low-paying jobs.

Who controls Africa's digital voice? ( Africanews Debates)
As internet access surges across the continent, rights advocates warn that laws meant to combat cybercrime are increasingly being used to police political speech, raising fresh questions over where Africa should draw the line between security and freedom of expression.

Decoding Nigeria’s crypto shift and transforming diaspora cash into capital {Business Africa}
Nigeria’s new Virtual Asset Council could reshape Africa’s digital economy and transform cross-border payments and how Africa’s $100 billion diaspora remittances could move from family support to long-term investment.

Women in El-Obeid testify to rape during Sudan conflict
Displaced women living in a camp in El-Obeid, in North Kordofan, say they were raped by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) members in front of their children before fleeing.

Rising lakes in Kenya force communities to flee as wildlife encounters increase
The expanding lakes have also increased encounters between people and wildlife. Crocodiles and hippos are now appearing closer to homes and communities as their natural habitats disappear.

Frontline Ebola workers in DR Congo threaten to quit over unpaid salaries
Frontline health workers battling the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo say they are risking their lives without receiving the salaries they were promised, prompting strikes and fears that staff shortages could undermine efforts to contain one of the country's worst outbreaks.

Real Madrid agree deal worth up to €140m for Yan Diomande
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DR Congo: Government bans export of copper and cobalt concentrates
The decision is part of a move to increase local processing and hike revenue from the country's mineral wealth.

Colo-Colo fans give World Cup hero Vozinha a hero’s welcome
Colo-Colo, who currently lead the Chilean Primera División by 12 points, could hand Vozinha his debut as early as Sunday away to Unión La Calera.

Concern mounts in Cameroon over Biya’s prolonged absence
Paul Biya has been out of public view for 58 days, but for some residents like Mr. Njoya, who is trying to remain reassured, the silence does not pose a major threat to the country.

Spain's Ceuta appeals for urgent aid with unaccompanied migrant minors
Local officials are calling on the government to transfer the 1,100 children to mainland Spain.

Ebola crisis deepens in DR Congo as cases surge in hotspots
This outbreak, caused by the **Bundibugyo virus**, has become the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded and the fastest-spreading in Congo’s history.