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Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises
Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central to John Healey's first Budget.

Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase
Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.

Two in court over alleged Iran-linked plot at RAF Fairford
Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.

Men abused woman after her husband drugged and advertised her online, court told
Four men stand trial after the woman's ex-husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her.

Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.

Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say
The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.

Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin
An end to the conflict in Ukraine "will not be achieved through silence," Finland's President Alexander Stubb said.

Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopard
The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.

Trump vs Obama - which president has the star power to get out the vote?
The BBC's Sarah Smith followed Trump and Obama as both parties hope their biggest names can drive midterm turnout.

I'm a single mum and limit my weekly shop to £40 - here's what I want from the Budget
People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.

My husband's death was hard enough - then came the admin
Louisa says her experience of dealing with household bills after her husband John died left her feeling "frustrated and angry".

Man Utd stick with Carrick: Inside a turbulent 48 hours at Old Trafford
BBC Sport looks at the 48 hours that led to Manchester United deciding to keep under-pressure Michael Carrick as their head coach for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.

Watch: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained
Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.

Healey to promise £15m to tackle misogyny in Budget
The Conservatives doubt whether women and girls will feel safer as a result of the funding.

'Living next door to anti-social behaviour has been hell'
Man calls for better support after seven years of anti-social behaviour from neighbours.

Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex
His trial hears statements he gave to police between 2023 and 2025, denying allegations against him.

UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month.

Ex-Met officer from Couzens unit guilty of rape
Mark Tyrrell is also convicted of sexual assault and trying to delete messages he sent the woman.

Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m in New York auction
The sale of the rare skeleton reignites debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.

Unnamed celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities', court hears
The man is asking the High Court to prevent two news organisations from publishing the allegations.

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Man Utd stick with Carrick - inside a turbulent 48 hours at Old Trafford
BBC Sport looks at the 48 hours that led to Manchester United deciding to keep under-pressure Michael Carrick as their head coach for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.

Australia fight back to keep Cummins out of unwanted club... for now
Australia fight back in afternoon and evening against South Africa to spare the blushes of captain Pat Cummins in third Test.

Barcelona fined £503 over approach for Alvarez
Barcelona are fined 602 euros (£503) following a complaint by Atletico Madrid over contact the club made with striker Julian Alvarez.

Ballon d'Or in London - the most chaotic ever?
It was the first time the Ballon d'Or had been held in London in its 70-year history - but the event was not plain sailing. BBC Sport assesses a chaotic night.

Williams loses again - to opponent 28 years younger
Former world number one Venus Williams, 46, loses for the 16th match in a row as she is beaten by an opponent 28 years younger.

Al Jazeera

‘Go home, Ben-Gvir’; Arab Bloc celebrates record turnout in Israel election
Israel’s Joint Arab List party celebrated as exit polls projected as many as 18 parliamentary seats for the Arab-bloc.

Iran war live: Pezeshkian says Middle East can solve own issues without US
Iranian president's words came at summit for gas exporting countries in Russia.

Flavio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after election loss, US says will grant visa
News comes one day after Brazil's Supreme Court ordered Bolsonaro to hand over his passports in money-laundering probe.

Trump showcases Venezuelan oil as he seeks to rally voters in Texas
US president seeks to highlight Venezuela operation as Iran war makes affordability a key midterm issue.

Forever Wars: Why can’t America stop?
Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan. Why does the US keep going to war, and can voters stop it?

Will players in the Gulf establish a new security framework?
Officials from Riyadh, Islamabad, Ankara and Tehran met in Iran.

Dream postponed: Hebron groom caught in Israeli military lockdown
Israel's military operation in West Bank's Hebron has disrupted Palestinian life, including a postponed wedding.

US says it killed five people in strike on alleged drug boat
Latest strike brings death toll of campaign decried as extrajudicial killings to 243 people since September 2025.

Netanyahu rallies Likud voters with megaphone in shopping mall
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged voters to back his Likud party minutes before polls close.

Egypt orders closure of leading independent news site Mada Masr
Editor Lina Attalah was freed once a $53,400 fine was paid, only to learn of a one-year sentence passed in her absence.

Lebanese and Syrians expect no change in Israeli policy after election
Residents in Lebanon and Syria expect little change in Israeli policy after the election.

Exit polls signal blow for Netanyahu but no clear winner in Israel election
Israel's first election since October 7 appears deadlocked, with neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot on track for a majority.

Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu ends brief hunger strike
Lissu, who faces treason charge carrying a possible death sentence, refused food after being denied access to lawyers.

Qatar’s Emir and Putin call for diplomacy amid US-Iran conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met in Moscow.

Israel election results live: Eisenkot bloc ‘ahead’ of Netanyahu camp
High turnout in vote widely described as the most consequential in Israel's history.

US’s RFK Jr claims Arabs ‘don’t produce science’: Why he’s very, very wrong
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has claimed Arabs have not made contributions to math, science or literature.

Trump says he’ll respect US midterm results if elections are ‘honest’
US President Donald Trump says he will respect the results of the November 3 midterm elections if they are ‘honest’.

Deadly tornado strikes construction site in Turkiye
Deadly tornado strikes construction site in Turkiye

Russia jails IT worker for 13 years for donating money to Ukraine
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance shared Ukraine donation data with Russian authorities resulting in his conviction.

Rain brings temporary relief as Southeast Asia battles fires and toxic haze
Rain has offered brief relief from wildfires in Indonesia, but underground peat fires continue to burn

Harry Kane: How the ‘runt of the litter’ conquered a historic Ballon d’Or
Once mocked for being the most famous player never to win a trophy, Kane now has the most prestigious individual honour.

The WhatsApp ‘general’ behind Lula’s election comeback in Brazil
Andre Janones built a WhatsApp army of nearly 11 million subscribers. Did it help Lula win?

‘If they’re honest’: Trump casts latest suspicion on US midterm elections
Trump's comments come as his administration files legal challenges to Democrat-led US states over election integrity.

Jerusalem Daily: Israeli elections underway
Voting has begun in Israel, with over seven million eligible voters expected at the polls.

Arab parties in Israel accuse Netanyahu of inciting hatred to scare voters
In one social media post, PM Netanyahu accused Arab voters of 'raiding the polling stations and stealing the elections'.

Global Times

MEPs visit China amid EU's mixed trade signals; experts warn Brussels' 'dual track' approach undermines good-faith talks
A 12-member delegation from the European Parliament's International Trade committee (INTA) is touring Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai from Tuesday to ...

AI boom, high-tech prowess fuel China's industrial profit growth, with momentum set to continue: experts
China's drive to translate technological innovation into economic growth is gaining traction on factory floors and corporate balance sheets, as ...

Mbappé apologizes to Chinese people after backlash, but damage may take time to repair: observer
French football star Kylian Mbappé apologized to the Chinese people on Tuesday after his erroneous remarks triggered widespread criticism in ...

Chinese-led research team identifies fastest-rotating near-Earth asteroid, advancing early-warning capabilities
A Chinese-led international research team has identified the fastest-rotating near-Earth asteroid known to date and improved methods for determining the ...

Philippine warship 'trailing' Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning? The whole world is laughing: Global Times editorial

With extremely inappropriate remarks, Mbappé loses trust from the Chinese market on his own
Global Times

GT Voice: China's AI stock pullback isn't a signal of a 'bubble bursting'
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China's upgraded Jiaolong submersible completes 7,000-meter-class sea trials
China's upgraded manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong has successfully completed multiple 7,000-meter-class sea trials in the Philippine Basin, confirming the reliability and safety of the upgraded submersible and its domestically produced key components and strengthening China's technological edge in manned deep-sea exploration equipment, the Xinhua News Agency reported on ...

Chinese defense firm introduces 40mm cased telescoped ammunition, already fielded by multiple domestic platforms
Mbappé apologizes for inappropriate remarks in French, Chinese and English after strong backlash in China

Mbappé apologizes for inappropriate remarks in French, Chinese and English after strong backlash in China
Chinese defense firm introduces 40mm cased telescoped ammunition, already fielded by multiple domestic platforms

China deplores UK's excessive border checks on Chinese nationals; obstructing exchanges to hurt UK's own interests: expert
The Chinese side strongly deplores and is gravely concerned about the UK police's arbitrary and excessive law enforcement actions, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, in ... LaLiga apologizes to Chinese fans after Mbappé remarks drew condemnation Spanish football's top flight, LaLiga, has apologized to Chinese fans after offence caused by recent comments made by Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé. Philippines claims the Liaoning carrier group transited waters off Mindanao; expert says passage shows routine training with growing tactical flexibility The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy Liaoning carrier task group, currently training in relevant waters of the Western Pacific, was spotted passing through waters off Mindanao last week, the ...

LaLiga apologizes to Chinese fans after Mbappé remarks drew condemnation
China deplores UK's excessive border checks on Chinese nationals; obstructing exchanges to hurt UK's own interests: expert The Chinese side strongly deplores and is gravely concerned about the UK police's arbitrary and excessive law enforcement actions, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, in ... Spanish football's top flight, LaLiga, has apologized to Chinese fans after offence caused by recent comments made by Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé. Philippines claims the Liaoning carrier group transited waters off Mindanao; expert says passage shows routine training with growing tactical flexibility The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy Liaoning carrier task group, currently training in relevant waters of the Western Pacific, was spotted passing through waters off Mindanao last week, the ...

Philippines claims the Liaoning carrier group transited waters off Mindanao; expert says passage shows routine training with growing tactical flexibility
China deplores UK's excessive border checks on Chinese nationals; obstructing exchanges to hurt UK's own interests: expert The Chinese side strongly deplores and is gravely concerned about the UK police's arbitrary and excessive law enforcement actions, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, in ... LaLiga apologizes to Chinese fans after Mbappé remarks drew condemnation Spanish football's top flight, LaLiga, has apologized to Chinese fans after offence caused by recent comments made by Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy Liaoning carrier task group, currently training in relevant waters of the Western Pacific, was spotted passing through waters off Mindanao last week, the ...

Shenzhen Port crosses 30 million TEU mark three weeks earlier than last year, led by trade with APEC economies
China harnesses smart technologies to power transport upgrade

China harnesses smart technologies to power transport upgrade
Shenzhen Port crosses 30 million TEU mark three weeks earlier than last year, led by trade with APEC economies

Steinmeier visits VW's Hefei site as China-Germany auto cooperation deepens
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited a Volkswagen technology center in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province, on Tuesday as he began a state visit to China, following recent progress in China-EU trade talks. An expert said that the visit offers an opportunity to hear firsthand about the longstanding automotive ...

Chinese investment in Vietnam expands into AI, other high-tech sectors, as businesses eye deeper cooperation
Chinese investment in Vietnam is expanding beyond traditional manufacturing into emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy and semiconductors, while Vietnamese businesses are seeking closer cooperation with ... First batch of exhibits for 9th CIIE arrives at venue as foreign firms voice high expectations From across continents come premium Austrian machine tools, organic Peruvian bananas, a native AI-powered spectral angiography system, and tires composed of 75 percent renewable and recycled materials. AI fuels Chinese tech executives' climb in wealth rankings as ByteDance, DeepSeek founders made headlines Artificial intelligence (AI) has propelled several Chinese tech executives, including ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming and DeepSeek's Liang Wenfeng, into the top ranks of wealth lists, according to a new report ...

First batch of exhibits for 9th CIIE arrives at venue as foreign firms voice high expectations
Chinese investment in Vietnam expands into AI, other high-tech sectors, as businesses eye deeper cooperation Chinese investment in Vietnam is expanding beyond traditional manufacturing into emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy and semiconductors, while Vietnamese businesses are seeking closer cooperation with ... From across continents come premium Austrian machine tools, organic Peruvian bananas, a native AI-powered spectral angiography system, and tires composed of 75 percent renewable and recycled materials. AI fuels Chinese tech executives' climb in wealth rankings as ByteDance, DeepSeek founders made headlines Artificial intelligence (AI) has propelled several Chinese tech executives, including ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming and DeepSeek's Liang Wenfeng, into the top ranks of wealth lists, according to a new report ...

AI fuels Chinese tech executives' climb in wealth rankings as ByteDance, DeepSeek founders made headlines
Chinese investment in Vietnam expands into AI, other high-tech sectors, as businesses eye deeper cooperation Chinese investment in Vietnam is expanding beyond traditional manufacturing into emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy and semiconductors, while Vietnamese businesses are seeking closer cooperation with ... First batch of exhibits for 9th CIIE arrives at venue as foreign firms voice high expectations From across continents come premium Austrian machine tools, organic Peruvian bananas, a native AI-powered spectral angiography system, and tires composed of 75 percent renewable and recycled materials. Artificial intelligence (AI) has propelled several Chinese tech executives, including ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming and DeepSeek's Liang Wenfeng, into the top ranks of wealth lists, according to a new report ...

Saudi Arabia's first cultural counselor to China tells youth to seize 'golden opportunities' in bilateral ties
Mbappé apologizes for inappropriate remarks in French, Chinese and English after strong backlash in China French football player Kylian Mbappé has apologized for his extremely inappropriate remarks that have drawn anger and fierce criticism in China. In a statement issued on Tuesday and published in ... "My bond with China began around 1988," said Saleh Al-Saqri, the first cultural counselor of the Saudi Embassy in China, recalling his student days when studying in the United Kingdom ... Public service centers bring convenience and warmth in Shenzhen Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built than 4,400 such centers of various types. With ...

Public service centers bring convenience and warmth in Shenzhen
Mbappé apologizes for inappropriate remarks in French, Chinese and English after strong backlash in China French football player Kylian Mbappé has apologized for his extremely inappropriate remarks that have drawn anger and fierce criticism in China. In a statement issued on Tuesday and published in ... Saudi Arabia's first cultural counselor to China tells youth to seize 'golden opportunities' in bilateral ties "My bond with China began around 1988," said Saleh Al-Saqri, the first cultural counselor of the Saudi Embassy in China, recalling his student days when studying in the United Kingdom ... Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built than 4,400 such centers of various types. With ...

New rose varieties bred by Chinese scientists honor revolutionary spirit of the Long March
In Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, a new collection of Chinese roses is bringing the history of the Long March to life through the language of flowers. Unveiled recently at the Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, the six varieties in the "Long March" series were created ...

Swiss-Italian exhibition in Beijing explores how Italian culture shapes architecture
Saudi Arabia's first cultural counselor to China tells youth to seize 'golden opportunities' in bilateral ties

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В Израиле по итогам выборов ни у одной из партий нет большинства
Об этом свидетельствуют экзитполы

Футболист Килиан Мбаппе извинился за слова о Мао Цзэдуне
Из-за этого комментария Мбаппе лишился контрактов с китайскими брендами

Полиция аннулировала паспорта экс-кандидата в президенты Бразилии
Власти проверяют предположения, что Флавиу Болсонару мог покинуть страну

В Омске всё чаще жалуются на похищения мужчин на улицах
Об этом сообщает "Омское гражданское общество"

Число погибших при ударе по заводу в Орле выросло до пяти
Еще семь человек находятся в больнице

На политолога Кынева составили протокол по "иноагентсткой" статье
Александра Кынева ранее арестовали по обвинению в сбыте наркотиков

В Израиле зафиксировали рекордную за 53 года явку на выборах
К вечеру проголосовало свыше двух третей избирателей

РКН предложил ограничить время в интернете для детей до 14 лет
А также ввести их идентификацию в соцсетях

Члена "Яблока" в Петербурге оштрафовали по статье о "дискредитации"
Поводом стала предвыборная агитация со словами "Я единственный кандидат за мир"

Лидеры Финляндии и Норвегии провели телефонный разговор с Путиным
Разговор был связан с предстоящими переговорами в Абу-Даби

Приставы намерены взыскать с Чубайса почти 20 млрд рублей
По иску госкорпорации "Роснано"

Власти Брянской области заявили о двух погибших в результате атаки
В одном из районов города повреждены три многоквартирных дома

"Лиза Алерт" ограничила поисковые операции в лесах из-за медведей
Поиски приостановлены в четырех регионах

Румыния заявила о раскрытии российской сети диверсантов
Утверждается, что сеть причастна к попытке поджога завода Carfil

Россия вновь нанесла удар по Южному мосту в Киеве
В результате атаки на город погиб один человек, еще 15 пострадали

В Алешках началось перемирие
Режим объявлен для эвакуации жителей и доставки им помощи

Политолог Александр Кынев объявил голодовку в СИЗО
Его с гипсом на ноге поместили в условия, где он не может даже ходить в туалет

Минкульт в 2027 году поддержит кино об "СВО", разведке и детях
Это следует из списка приоритетных тем для российского кино

В Москве ограничат мобильный интернет из-за саммита
Саммит "Россия – Африка" пройдёт с 27 по 29 октября

В ДР Конго жители напали на врачей, лечащих Эболу. Погиб медбрат
Из-за слухов и предрассудков об Эболе местные жители враждебно относятся к врачам

Africanews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NASA astronaut Christina Koch on life in space, humanity and her African connection
In an exclusive interview with Africanews on the sidelines of the ceremony, Koch reflected on how seeing Earth from space changed her perspective on humanity, global cooperation and the importance of diversity in exploration.

Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu begins hunger strike
Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu has begun a hunger strike in protest at his inability to access his lawyers. The Chadema party leader began refusing food on Monday after his legal team was barred entry to Ukonga prison, where he's being held.

Israelis vote in pivotal election as Netanyahu faces challenge from Eisenkot
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his ballot in Jerusalem, urging Israelis to vote “the right way” in a pivotal election.

Qatar sends 15 buses to Senegal ahead of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
With just days to go before the start of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, 15 buses gifted by Qatar arrived in the Senegalese capital. They're part of a Qatari initiative to support nations hosting international sporting events.

Ethiopia: At least 60 Christians killed in attacks in Oromia region
Religious authorities said all the victims were Christians but provided no further details about those responsible for the attacks.

Turkey: tornado kills at least four workers at Antalya construction site
At least four workers died when a tornado struck a construction site in Antalya, overturning accommodation cabins and a tower crane. Heavy rain also flooded roads in Istanbul.

IOC president arrives in Senegal ahead of the Youth Olympic Games
Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry was welcomed by volunteers as Dakar prepares to host the first Olympic event in Africa.

Ukraine: firefighters battle flames and rescue dog from Kyiv ruins
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured 15. Emergency workers rescued a dog from the rubble, while strikes damaged university buildings and a major bridge.

University students in The Gambia protest over poor campus conditions
Hundreds of students in Gambia's capital Banjul demonstrated on Monday against poor conditions at the nation's leading university. Echoing demands by students across Europe, the University of The Gambia's student union called for a mass mobilisation, but urged participants to remain peaceful.

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone attack in which two civilians died
The military authorities say they have summoned the Chadian ambassador over the incident and are demanding compensation for the damage caused.

Israel: October 7 families remember victims as voters head to polls
In Tel Aviv, families affected by the 7 October 2023 attacks observed a moment of silence as polling stations were opening across Israel for the general election.

Harry Kane become first English footballer to win Ballon d'Or in 25 years
He is the first English player in 25 years to win the sport's most presitigious individual prize, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.

South African ambassador calls for talks to ease tensions with US
Roelf Meyer said Pretoria is seeking "direct dialogue" with Washington as it seeks to avoid exclusion from a key US-Africa trade deal.

France: crowds fill Marseille's Old Port in anti-racism protest
Hundreds of people gathered at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Monday evening to protest against racism following a deadly shooting near Paris. Police estimated the crowd at 800, while organisers put attendance at more than 1,000.

Human rights activists condemn alleged abduction of Tanzanian govt critic
Human rights activists condemn the alleged abduction of Tanzanian dissident and former opposition official, Twaha Mwaipaya, in Kenya. Tanzania's government, which has cracked down heavily on the opposition, has been accused of attempting to abduct dissidents who have taken refuge in neighbouring Ken

Moscow prepares to host African leaders for Russia-Africa Summit
African leaders are gathering in Moscow for a series of high-level meetings focused on strengthening ties with Russia and shaping the future of global energy cooperation.

Sudan: Soaring prices worsen food crisis [ Africanews Today]
Torn apart by war, Sudan is grappling with the consequences of the armed conflict on its economy and its people. In Omdurman, bread supplies are dwindling, and residents can no longer afford to buy it.

Russia: flames engulf buildings after Ukrainian drone attack in Voronezh region
At least two people were killed and 17 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Voronezh region. Flames engulfed buildings, while falling debris struck a commuter train.

Dakar prepares to host the 2026, Youth Olympics Africa’s first Olympic event
The countdown is on in Dakar. With just days to go, construction crews are racing against the clock to prepare Senegal’s capital for a historic global sporting event.

Displaced families in Yemen live in dire humanitarian situation
Hundreds of displaced families from Yemen's Taiz and Lahj governorates are living in camps in Aden amid difficult living conditions and a continuing need for humanitarian assistance following a major Houthi offensive that started in September.

UK: Oxford Street pedestrianisation begins in central London
Pedestrians have taken over part of London's Oxford Street as a new traffic ban comes into force.

Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks
Egypt is moving closer to the regional conflict, after parliament approved military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks.

Fear and misinformation hamper Ebola response in DR Congo
In eastern Congo, fear and misinformation are complicating the Ebola outbreak. After losing her sister and father, 27-year-old Zawadi Kavira Musubao was told she had been poisoned. A pastor blamed evil spirits, while a traditional healer’s potion failed to help.

Sudan experiences massive power outages after RSF drone strikes
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched a coordinated drone attack Monday against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country's east, a government official told AFP.

Nurse killed, health worker injured in DR Congo Ebola attack
A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured after being attacked while responding to an Ebola alert in Congo, according to the World Health Organisation.

Turkish football fans elated about Mohamed Salah's transfer to Trabzonspor
Fans in Turkey are very happy with Mohamed Salah's transfer from Liverpool to Turkey’s Trabzonspor. The club has gained in popularity following its signing of Egypt's star footballer.

Chris Brown avoids jail over London nightclub bottle attack
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

Pix of the Day, 26th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 26th October, 2026 - Across the world

Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, injuring four
Russian overnight strikes injured four people in Zaporizhzhia and sparked fires in the Odesa region on Monday. Ukrainian emergency services said an industrial site was hit twice more as firefighters battled the flames.

Nigeria: 50 killed in bandit attack on Taraba village
The death toll from an attack by gunmen on a rural village in eastern Nigeria on Friday has risen to 50, survivors told AFP on Sunday, after more bodies were discovered.

Sudan’s bread crisis deepens as flour shortages and soaring prices hit families
Bread and meat are becoming unaffordable for families in Sudan. In Omdurman, soaring prices are pushing basic food beyond people’s reach. In Blue Nile state, authorities have approved two loaves of bread for 1,000 Sudanese pounds.

Nigeria evacuates Ebola patient to Switzerland, tracks 53 contacts
The only confirmed case in Nigeria of Africa's latest deadly Ebola outbreak was evacuated Monday by air from Abuja, the capital, to Switzerland, where she has citizenship. Nigeria has stepped up contact-tracing and screenings at airports.

Netanyahu faces voters in Israel's first election since October 2023 attacks
Israelis will vote Tuesday in the country’s first national election since Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, national security and the country’s future at the center of a deeply divisive campaign.

Burundi fashion show puts recycled materials on the runway
The "Kamenge Drop" in northern Bujumbura celebrates local youths' talent - and showcases innovative ways of using recycled waste to create something new and aesthetic.

Mexico: spectacular Catrina parade brings the dead to life
Skeleton faces, extravagant headdresses and dazzling costumes transformed Mexico City's streets into a colourful spectacle. The annual Catrinas Parade celebrates the country's Day of the Dead traditions.

Suspect in Paris shooting moved to police psychiatric unit
French authorities have transferred to a psychiatric unit a man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs that killed one person and wounded five, prosecutors said Sunday. The 39-year-old man, identified as Kevin T., is reportedly suffering from schizophrenia.

US: Nicki Minaj endorses Trump at Michigan Republican rally
Nicki Minaj joined Donald Trump at a Republican rally in Michigan, declaring her support for the president. The event also saw Trump renew his attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

Brazil's Lula wins re-election as Bolsonaro calls for vote to be annulled
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday to clinch re-election to a fourth non-consecutive term. The leftist icon won just under 52 percent of the vote, according to official results. His rival, Flavio Bolsonaro got 48.2 percent.

Brazil: Thousands flood streets to celebrate Lula's election victory
Tears, hugs and dancing filled the streets of Brazil after Lula narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro. Thousands celebrated in Rio and São Paulo as the president secured another four years in office.