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Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack
Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.

More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The government says all of the migrants, who were attempting to cross to the UK, will be returned to France.

Afghan boxer arrested in Greece over discovery of Scottish woman's body in suitcase
Sharif Ahmadzai, from Afghanistan, is expected to appear in court in Athens on Wednesday.

Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.

Top Fifa official Wenger says scrapping World Cup plan 'absolutely necessary'
Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was "absolutely necessary".

Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.

Princess Eugenie gives birth to baby girl in Portugal
The daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson welcomed her third child on Monday.

Bono, Eddie Vedder and Hozier among mourners at Glen Hansard's funeral
The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.

Athletes go 'missing' after Commonwealth Games ends
Police Scotland said it had received reports of various athletes "unaccounted for" in the aftermath of the Games, which concluded on Sunday.

Justice secretary apologises to families affected by early release scheme
Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but families say it comes "at the expense of victims".

Scottish exam pass rates rise as students find out results
More than 148,000 learners across the country received their results as details of this year's pass rates were published.

Surgeon struck off after wrongly connecting organs
An expert witness said the bowel procedure carried out by the surgeon was "not known to man".

How Italians are avoiding the worst of the heat this summer
From supermarkets to night-time tours, experts share how to make the most of Italy during this latest heatwave.

What's behind having to release some prisoners early?
More people going to prison, and for longer, is why governments including the current one have had to release prisoners early.

What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.

Which area has the best grades? Key takeaways from Scotland's exam results
More than 130,000 Scottish students have found out how they did in their exams.

Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies
A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

Burnham invites swimmer Goodburn to meeting after cancer funding plea
Prime Minister Andy Burnham responds to Archie Goodburn's impassioned plea for more money and resources to be put into brain cancer research by inviting the Scottish swimmer to a personal meeting.

EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis
About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.

Fires started 'deliberately' on mountain as crews tackle blaze
Firefighters have been tackling the blaze on the mountain in the Rhondda Valley since Saturday.

Man 'driven insane' by noise admits killing fish
Gerry Duffy could not sleep due to the noise of the pond's water pump, a court hears.

Family funeral held after suspected triple murder
Relatives describe the mother as "the family's pride and joy".

Tributes paid to 'quietly seismic' theatre director and playwright Peter Gill
Gill performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before embarking on a successful directing career.

Mackerel festival should celebrate cabbage instead, say animal rights activists
Aberaeron holds an annual "light-hearted funeral" dedicated to the fast-swimming fish.

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Why Does The Government Keep Releasing Prisoners Early?
Government defends early release scheme, blaming prison capacity crisis.

The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?
A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.

Drinking culture embedded in cricket - Stokes
Ben Stokes says drinking is embedded in cricket, but does not believe the England team he led has a problem with alcohol.

Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Wenger
Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was "absolutely necessary".

Man Utd set to appoint ex-Hearts boss Olid as women's manager
Manchester United are set to appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their women's manager to replace Marc Skinner.

Why £1m-a-season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find
Salary cap regulations might not be high on everyone's holiday reading list, but Eddie Hearn might be interested if he's keen to get Henry Pollock's £1m pay-day.

Arsenal in talks to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes
Arsenal open direct talks with Newcastle United to sign captain Bruno Guimaraes.

GB Snowsport loses UK Sport funding but athletes unaffected
UK Sport will no longer channel investment in skiing and snowboarding through the sports' UK governing body, GB Snowsport.

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Evacuations ordered as Guatemala volcano erupts
Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted Monday, triggering an orange alert and evacuations near the deadly 2018 eruption site.

Red Cross urges international aid as Sudan crisis deepens
Charity warns that shrinking humanitarian support could threaten efforts to support communities trying to rebuild lives.

Telegram says Apple suspension followed content norms violation by one user
Apple said its review found the content had violated guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material.

Kazakhstan releases first tiger to restore extinct species
Kazakhstan has released the first Amur tiger in the wild in more than 70 years to help restore the extinct Caspian tiger

White House to meet AI firms on advanced model safety
The White House confirmed Tuesday’s meeting to address advanced model safety amid recent high-profile hacking incidents.

DOJ sends monitors to Michigan poll sites as lawmakers warn of partisan aim
While FBI poll monitoring not new, US lawmakers raise alarm amid Trump's years-long claims of election fraud.

Mass funeral held for 112 members of two Palestinian families
Palestinians in Gaza held a mass funeral for 112 members of the Abu Sharia and al-Hasayna families.

‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said last month that Iran's missile production rate increased during the ceasefire.

Rubio: Progress made to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, said there has been progress in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Why did the US economy slow down?
The US economy slowed more than expected, but it's not because Americans stopped spending. So what really happened?

Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges
Analysts point to uptick in activity of settlement movement as it bids to entrench West Bank chokehold.

Three lions die in Tokyo zoo as heatwave scorches East Asia
A record-breaking heatwave stretching across East Asia is straining animals, health systems and people.

Jordan FA chief accuses FIFA’s Infantino of ‘blackmail’ over endorsement
Fallout from failed FIFA World Cup selloff continues, as Jordan FA president joins list of Gianni Infantino detractors.

Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior drops huge future hint amid Arsenal interest
Brazil's Vinicius has been linked to Arsenal and Manchester United, but heaps praise on new Real coach Jose Mourinho.

Republicans clear Todd Blanche for top US Justice Department role
Blanche's nomination now goes to the full US Senate for a vote.

Senate Democrat’s report says major banks ‘looked the other way’ on Epstein
The report accuses banks of failing to meet their legal requirements to flag suspicious activity and calls for a probe.

Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 people killed in Israel’s 2023 Sabra attack
Thousands join to bury remains after they were recovered from rubble of homes destroyed during Israel’s genocidal war.

EU offers emergency aid to Spain to strengthen Ceuta border
EU offers Spain border assistance after emergency meeting over influx of more than 70,000 migrants into Ceuta last week

Ivory Coast reappoint Herve Renard for attempt at repeat of AFCON title
Former Saudi Arabia and Tunisia coach Herve Renard returns to Ivory Coast in attempt to repeat 2015 AFCON success.

Infantino’s FIFA crisis: What we know about UEFA’s threatened legal action
What UEFA's legal letter to FIFA could mean for its president Gianni Infantino after World Cup private investment plan.

India denies involvement in ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina’s planned speech
New Delhi, where Hasina is in exile, says it ⁠has nothing to do with her 'private' event.

Photos: Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupts, forcing evacuations
Guatemala raises alert as Fuego volcano erupts, spewing ash and forcing village evacuations.

War on Iran: Trump says Iran has one ‘last chance’
US President Donald Trump says Iran has ‘one last chance’ to make a deal, but Tehran is in no hurry to take it.

Why did Trump attack Jeanine Pirro over US reflecting pool ‘vandalism’?
US president's hand-picked DC attorney in firing line after dropping charges for vandalism of Washington landmark.

Guatemala issues second-highest ‘danger’ alert after Fuego volcano erupts
Fuego, one of the region's most active volcanoes, has erupted repeatedly in recent years, forcing mass evacuations.

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Japan's defense white paper blasted for 'false narratives'
Behind a brightly colored anime-style cover showing smiling young people in a futuristic city, Japan's latest defense white paper sets ...

Top US commander's accusation against China over SCS exposes its hegemonic double standard: Chinese experts
The US Pacific Command chief's latest accusations against China over the South China Sea have drawn criticism from Chinese experts, ...

Exclusive: China's newest Antarctic station achieves green energy breakthrough as 50% power supplied by renewables during polar night: station director
China's Qinling Station, the country's newest Antarctica outpost, has achieved a major breakthrough in green energy use, with renewable energy ...

Why does this mega-project on Yarlung Zangbo River make way for fish?
In this installment, we turn our focus to the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, where engineers, scientists and conservationists are working together to ...

Will fewer Chinese students make the US 'safer'?: Global Times editorial

Does Nike's reduction in distributors indicate a decline in China's consumer power?: Global Times editorial
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GT Voice: China-SK auto chain co-op not optional, opportunity for E.Asia
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Tech innovation reshapes China's granary heartland, bolstering food security
Across the fertile black soil of Heilongjiang, autonomous tractors work tirelessly, while intelligent drones fly overhead to monitor crop growth. Powered by smart farming solutions, technological upgrading is reshaping the heartland of China's granary in the province, bolstering the country's food security.

Chinese AI smart blackboard goes viral online, hailed as 'future of education'
PLA documentary debuts H-6N bomber carrying single large missile; weapon capable of anti-ship and ground strikes: expert

PLA documentary debuts H-6N bomber carrying single large missile; weapon capable of anti-ship and ground strikes: expert
Chinese AI smart blackboard goes viral online, hailed as 'future of education'

PLA Air Force unveils three-drone system with GJ-3A debut, providing intel to Army, Navy, Rocket Force
State media released footage on Tuesday showing the PLA Air Force's systematic application of three types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which provide intelligence support to the PLA Army, Navy ... Typhoon Dolphin's track and impact to become clearer after August 6; Shanghai, Zhejiang may be affected: authority Typhoon Dolphin is still far away from China and won't affect its waters before August 6. It is forecast to enter the East China Sea on August 8 via the ... Chinese, US scientists awarded COSPAR William Nordberg Medal; Wang Jinsong becomes first Chinese recipient Chinese scientist Wang Jinsong has become the first Chinese recipient of the William Nordberg Medal, a major international award recognizing distinguished contributions to the application of space science, CCTV News ...

Typhoon Dolphin's track and impact to become clearer after August 6; Shanghai, Zhejiang may be affected: authority
PLA Air Force unveils three-drone system with GJ-3A debut, providing intel to Army, Navy, Rocket Force State media released footage on Tuesday showing the PLA Air Force's systematic application of three types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which provide intelligence support to the PLA Army, Navy ... Typhoon Dolphin is still far away from China and won't affect its waters before August 6. It is forecast to enter the East China Sea on August 8 via the ... Chinese, US scientists awarded COSPAR William Nordberg Medal; Wang Jinsong becomes first Chinese recipient Chinese scientist Wang Jinsong has become the first Chinese recipient of the William Nordberg Medal, a major international award recognizing distinguished contributions to the application of space science, CCTV News ...

Chinese, US scientists awarded COSPAR William Nordberg Medal; Wang Jinsong becomes first Chinese recipient
PLA Air Force unveils three-drone system with GJ-3A debut, providing intel to Army, Navy, Rocket Force State media released footage on Tuesday showing the PLA Air Force's systematic application of three types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which provide intelligence support to the PLA Army, Navy ... Typhoon Dolphin's track and impact to become clearer after August 6; Shanghai, Zhejiang may be affected: authority Typhoon Dolphin is still far away from China and won't affect its waters before August 6. It is forecast to enter the East China Sea on August 8 via the ... Chinese scientist Wang Jinsong has become the first Chinese recipient of the William Nordberg Medal, a major international award recognizing distinguished contributions to the application of space science, CCTV News ...

China's services trade expands 8.3% in H1 as knowledge-intensive exports drive new growth momentum
China releases mandatory national standard for autonomous driving system safety

China releases mandatory national standard for autonomous driving system safety
China's services trade expands 8.3% in H1 as knowledge-intensive exports drive new growth momentum

Record electricity demand in China reflects strong economic momentum driven by AI, EV and more
Multiple provincial and municipal power grids across China have set new load records this summer. While heat waves bring temporary spikes in cooling demand, sustained growth in energy consumption in China is being driven by rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and electric vehicle (EV) charging. ...

Kazakhstan reportedly plans new China routes as expert highlights economic benefits
Kazakhstan and China have discussed opening new scheduled air routes and the possible establishment of a joint regional airline serving domestic and international destinations, Kazakhstan's Civil Aviation Committee said, according ... CXMT emerges as fastest-growing DRAM supplier: report A second-quarter report released by market research firm Counterpoint Research on Tuesday showed that the Chinese memory-chip giant CXMT's market share surged 716 percent year-on-year to 7 percent, making it ... China's Panda, Dim Sum bonds enable international green financing goals: report China's capital market supports “decarbonization, adaptation, and resilience” goals internationally as it emerges as a growing channel for global climate finance through selling Panda bonds –yuan-denominated bonds issued by overseas ...

CXMT emerges as fastest-growing DRAM supplier: report
Kazakhstan reportedly plans new China routes as expert highlights economic benefits Kazakhstan and China have discussed opening new scheduled air routes and the possible establishment of a joint regional airline serving domestic and international destinations, Kazakhstan's Civil Aviation Committee said, according ... A second-quarter report released by market research firm Counterpoint Research on Tuesday showed that the Chinese memory-chip giant CXMT's market share surged 716 percent year-on-year to 7 percent, making it ... China's Panda, Dim Sum bonds enable international green financing goals: report China's capital market supports “decarbonization, adaptation, and resilience” goals internationally as it emerges as a growing channel for global climate finance through selling Panda bonds –yuan-denominated bonds issued by overseas ...

China's Panda, Dim Sum bonds enable international green financing goals: report
Kazakhstan reportedly plans new China routes as expert highlights economic benefits Kazakhstan and China have discussed opening new scheduled air routes and the possible establishment of a joint regional airline serving domestic and international destinations, Kazakhstan's Civil Aviation Committee said, according ... CXMT emerges as fastest-growing DRAM supplier: report A second-quarter report released by market research firm Counterpoint Research on Tuesday showed that the Chinese memory-chip giant CXMT's market share surged 716 percent year-on-year to 7 percent, making it ... China's capital market supports “decarbonization, adaptation, and resilience” goals internationally as it emerges as a growing channel for global climate finance through selling Panda bonds –yuan-denominated bonds issued by overseas ...

'China chic' experiences win over young S.Korean tourists
For 23-year-old South Korean tourist Xuanxuan (her nickname), her trip to Shanghai would not have been complete without dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing and taking photos at one of ... Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China

Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture
'China chic' experiences win over young S.Korean tourists For 23-year-old South Korean tourist Xuanxuan (her nickname), her trip to Shanghai would not have been complete without dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing and taking photos at one of ... Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China

Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China
'China chic' experiences win over young S.Korean tourists For 23-year-old South Korean tourist Xuanxuan (her nickname), her trip to Shanghai would not have been complete without dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing and taking photos at one of ... Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China

AUBL aims to build Asia's own college basketball culture
As this year's Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) enters the knockout stage after three days of competition in Hangzhou of East China's Zhejiang Province, attention beyond the race for the championship has also risen.

'Wandering Earth 3' script keeps being revised amid China's rapid tech progress: director
5,800-year-old Chinese site yields 7 fire pits resembling the Big Dipper

5,800-year-old Chinese site yields 7 fire pits resembling the Big Dipper
'Wandering Earth 3' script keeps being revised amid China's rapid tech progress: director

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На алтайскую активистку завели дело об "оправдании терроризма"
Утверждается, что поводом для дела стала песня "Интернационал"

Цены на бензин в Красноярске вернулись к "допутинским"
На время визита Путина в город цены на АЗС резко снизились

Основатель ЧВК "Ястреб" Марущенко осуждён на 18 лет
Он признал себя виновным в убийстве, похищениях людей и обмане военнослужащих

В лучшие вузы РФ по "военным" квотам зачислили более 4 тысяч человек
Это почти в полтора раза больше показателей прошлого года

Путин подписал закон об ограничениях для уехавших россиян
Юристы и правозащитники назвали документ "законом о фактическом лишении гражданства"

Автобиографию Бориса Надеждина изымают из продажи в России
3 августа политик сообщил, что покинул Россию

В Томске радиоведущего арестовали за донаты ФБК
Из-за пожертвований ФБК в России судили более 200 человек

Россияне все чаще интересуются гражданством островных государств
В частности, Наоэро, Вануату, Сан-Томе и Принсипи, Маврикия

Музыкант Михалок заочно приговорён в Беларуси к 4 годам
Он известен как лидер групп "Ляпис Трубецкой" и BRUTTO

В России остановили продажу 70 тысяч бутылок напитков из Армении
Запреты вводятся российскими властями в последние недели

Склад Wildberries под Самарой уничтожен после атаки дронов
Пожар охватил 160 тысяч квадратных метров из 180

CIT: в июле жертвами войны в Украине стали 634 мирных жителя
Это самый большой показатель с апреля 2022 года

Bloomberg: объём переработки нефти в РФ упал до уровня 2002 года
На фоне украинских атак на НПЗ

Суд в РФ признал ОУН, УПА и Бандеру "пособниками нацистов"
По иску Генпрокуратуры

США ввели санкции против Сухопутных войск России
И Главного ракетно-артиллерийского управления Минобороны

Аналитики: Россия наращивает "теневой флот" газовозов
В преддверии запрета ЕС на импорт СПГ

На Надеждина составили протокол из-за интервью "Медузе"
По делу о "нежелательной организации"

В Сызрани горит местный нефтеперерабатывающий завод — Astra. Власти Самарской области пока не комментировали это
На момент публикации новости в Генштабе ВСУ не сообщали об атаке на Сызранский НПЗ

Сайты ряда банков РФ перестали открываться в зарубежных браузерах
Они открываются через "Яндекс Браузер"

Apple на некоторое время удалила мессенджер Telegram из App Store
Из-за запрещённого контента

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Supernatural mini-series 'Possession' explores legacy of colonialism
The five-part thriller blends supernatural mystery and magical realism to explore the enduring legacy of colonialism and slavery.

Thousands attend funeral for Zimbabwe family murdered in Britain
Zimbabwe-born Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in South Africa in July on suspicion of murdering his wife and two children.

Mayor of Melilla calls on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone
Mayor-President of Spain's North African enclave of Melilla Juan Jose Imbroda has called on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone along the borders of both Melilla and the nearby Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta following a severe migrant surge targeting Ceuta

Spider-Man swings to record-breaking box office debut
Spider-Man is swinging to record-breaking heights. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has delivered the second-biggest North American opening weekend in box office history, earning a staggering 355 million dollars, just behind "Avengers: Endgame."

U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan encounter new obstacles
U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan have encountered new obstacles after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rejected demands to withdraw from cities under their control and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) insisted that any agreement must begin with the RSF's withdrawa

Aid organisation raises alarm about Paris migrants amid heatwave
As high temperatures continue in the French capital, Doctors of the World has highlighted the difficult conditions faced by people living in informal camps.

DR Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre set to open in Bunia
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre is set to open this week in Bunia, in the country's northeast, as the outbreak continues to spread at what the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as an "exceptional" pace.

Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemn Israeli violations of Gaza Strip truce
They say the attacks and resulting civilian casualties violate international law and are threatening implementation of the ceasefire's second phase.

Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide at Ethiopian monastery, killing 14 worshippers
Fourteen people were killed and five others injured in a landslide that buried worshippers at a monastery in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region, the head of the diocese

Human rights group warns against anti-migrant harassment in South Africa
Amnesty International South Africa is calling on the state to stop vigilante groups unlawfully targeting migrants, business owners and communities.

Algeria parts ways with coach Vladimir Petković after World Cup
Algeria is ushering in a new era after parting ways with head coach Vladimir Petković by mutual agreement, just weeks after their World Cup campaign.

Cargo ship reports being struck as US, Iran claims about talks diverge
The vessel, which has not been named, reported being "hit by an unknown projectile" and authorities were investigating, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, adding the incident occurred 20 nautical miles (37 kilometres) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman.

AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge, INTERPOL
Artificial intelligence is now powering more than half of reported cybercrime across Africa, allowing criminals to launch faster, more convincing and larger-scale attacks, according to INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026.

Mining overhaul could raise $883 million for Mali projects
Mali could raise up to 883 million dollars from recent mining reforms to help fund energy, water and transport projects, according to the country’s finance minister.

Families await word of loved ones after deadly Morocco-Spain crossing
Families in Morocco are desperately searching for missing relatives days after a deadly mass crossing into Spain's enclave of Ceuta, while thousands of migrants who remain in the territory queue for their first food aid after days without assistance.

Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye in intensive care, wife says
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is reportedly in intensive care after his condition dramatically worsened in custody. His wife says the 70-year-old is now in critical condition at Mulago Hospital in Kampala, with medical sources describing him as unresponsive.

Zimbabwe mourns mother and daughters killed in the UK
The bodies of Zimbabwean national Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her two daughters have arrived in Harare ahead of their burial in Bulawayo. The trio were allegedly killed in the United Kingdom last month, while the children's father remains in custody in South Africa.

Xenophobia shatters Ghanaian entrepreneur's dream in South Africa
Emmanuel Akuoko did not return to Ghana with the wealth he had promised his family. Instead, he came back with the bitter feeling of having been forced to dismantle more than a decade of his life in just a few days

Ceuta surge: did Morocco ease border controls, and if so, why?
Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has seen a sharp surge in migrant arrivals, prompting questions over whether Morocco deliberately eased border controls.

Fans await Vozinha at Santiago's airport after visa complications
A huge crowd gathered at santiago's airport sporting flags, banners and drums, as Vozinha finally arrived in Chile on Sunday to join his new side Colo-Colo.

Uganda: Military unveils statue of Netanyahu's older brother
Uganda's military held a ceremony to unveil a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976.

Brazilian firm uses hair to help clean up oil spills and pollution
From beauty salons to cleaning up oil spills... Human hair—a massive market in Africa for wigs and weaves—is showing its worth as an eco-friendly barrier. In Brazil, leftover hair is being recycled to soak up oil in polluted bays

DRC: Kinshasa residents try to maintain daily life as ebola worsens elsewhere
People living in Kinshasa are trying to maintain their daily routines, even as the ebola outbreak is worsening in other parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ghana moves to jail farmers who repurpose cocoa land without approval
Ghana's parliament passed a bill that could send cocoa farmers to prison for up to 20 years if they convert their farms to other uses without government approval.

Italian navy boards suspected Russian tanker in the Mediterranean
The Italian Navy said its troops boarded a tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday it claimed was linked to Russia.

Ghana: ECOWAS provides funds after devastating floods
The Economic Community of West African States is giving Ghana a helping hand in the wake of the country's recent devastating floods. ECOWAS is donating $250,000, which is intended to help victims.

Morocco says 11 died in Ceuta crossing attempt, while Spain puts it at 72
Morocco's interior ministry on Sunday issued its first toll for those who died trying to reach Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta last week, saying 11 people had died. The figures are significantly lower than those issued by Spain, which says at least 72 people died.

Mali: Moussa Mara calls for unity after release from prison
Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has called for national unity, reconciliation and empathy after completing a one-year prison sentence. In his first public message following his release, Mara urged Malians to forgive one another and expressed concern over the disappearance of his lawyer.

English FA to drop support for Infantino's re-election
The English Football Association (FA) plans to formally withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dealing him a major blow just days after he dropped his bid to sell some of his equity to private investors.

Driver in deadly Algeria bus crash was on drugs, investigators say
The driver of a bus that plunged into a ravine in northern Algeria, killing 28 people, was under the influence of drugs and travelling at more than twice the speed limit, prosecutors said after a preliminary investigation.

Jazz bridges cultures at Abuja's 'Jazz Across Continents' festival
Soulful melodies, African rhythms and international influences filled the Transcorp Hilton Abuja as musicians and jazz enthusiasts gathered for the second edition of Jazz Across Continents.

Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Egypt, triggering emergency response
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Egyptian city of Suez early Monday, shaking buildings across Cairo and prompting authorities to activate emergency response plans. No casualties or significant damage were immediately reported.

30 African countries included in permanent visa bond scheme
Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, will face security deposits of up to 20,000 U.S. dollars when applying for certain business and tourist visas under a permanent visa bond program announced by the United States.

Tankers 'waiting for permission' to transit through Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran's semiofficial Fars news agency aired footage Sunday of what it said were vessels "waiting for permission" from Iran to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind released on bail but still faces charges
Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi has been temporarily released from custody after a court granted him bail. He’s charged with insulting a constitutional institution and faces up to two years in prison. A trial date has been set for October 2.

UEFA declares no confidence in FIFA leadership as pressure mounts on Infantino
European football’s governing body has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, UEFA said in a blistering statement on Saturday. The announcement followed Infantino’s U-turn over a plan sell World Cup profits to private investors.

Guinea opts out of planned ECOWAS single currency, the eco
Guinea says it’s opting out of the ECOWAS single currency. The 12 member West African economic bloc is set to launch the monetary union and eco currency in July 2027. Guinea is the first member state to say it's retaining its national currency.

Authorities in Tigray accuse Addis Ababa of 'launching open war'
Authorities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region accused the federal government of launching a military offensive on Saturday, reigniting fears of a return to war.

Life in Spanish enclave of Ceuta resumes after sudden migrant surge
Life in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta is slowly getting back to normal, residents say, days after a sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants entered the tiny territory on the tip of North Africa. Most of the migrants have returned to Morocco and shops and cafes are starting to reopen.

Moroccan migrants return from Ceuta tired and disillusioned
Tired and disappointed, migrants pushed back from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta returned to Morocco on Saturday, eager to get home. A sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants over the course of a few days, triggered an international crisis and saw Spain deploy armed forces to the tiny territory.

Life in Spanish enclave 'disrupted' by migrant influx, says Ceuta mayor
Migrants and residents alike complained on Saturday of the conditions in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, that saw 60,000 migrants breach the border in the last few days.

Embezzlement trial of DRC's former justice minister continues in his absence
The embezzlement trial of the DR Congo’s former justice minister Constant Mutamba continued on Friday in the absence of the defendant.

Search for missing prolongs the agony for families in Gaza
Holding photographs of sons who vanished during the war, mothers in Gaza wait for answers while forensic workers document unidentified remains without access to DNA testing.

Former Senegalese leader Sall's bid for UN top job in trouble after straw poll
Macky Sall’s bid to succeed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres could be in trouble after the Security Council’s first informal straw poll.

France and Italy boost border controls after migrant influx to Spanish enclave
France and Italy are boosting border controls after some 60,000 people crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, sparking one of the largest migrant crises for the European Union in years.

48,000 migrants return to Morocco after massive influx into Spanish enclave
Tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into Spain’s tiny Ceuta territory returned voluntarily to Morocco on Friday, a day after the influx triggered chaos in the North African city and reignited the immigration debate in Europe and beyond. At least 57 migrants died on the journey.

Infantino drops plan to sell World Cup profits after worldwide pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI marks 27th anniversary of accession to throne
A long list of world leaders, heads of state, and governors sent congratulatory messages to him.

Residents of Spanish enclave of Ceuta angered by mass influx of migrants
The border has now been reinforced and tens of thousands of people have since reportedly returned to Morocco voluntarily.

Algeria bus crash kills at least 27 and wounding dozens more
Tragedy struck Algeria Friday morning after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine near the coastal town of Boumerdes, east of Algiers.