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Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
Airlines are angry about the delays, with EasyJet saying the latest incident "once again calls into question the resilience" of the system.

Watch: Inside a camp home to Yemeni refugees as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war
The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti

Young people aren't snowflakes - mental distress is rising, says head of official review
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Prof Peter Fonagy says being young is much harder now than it was.

Millions urged to evacuate as powerful Typhoon Dujuan hits Japan
The country's meteorological agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life," but this has now been downgraded in most areas.

British Museum bans visitors from photographing Bayeux Tapestry
Visitors stopping to take pictures of the 68m medieval embroidery were holding up others, prompting the rule change.

Southport killer accused of throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at prison officer
Axel Rudakubana is accused of grievous bodily harm and two other assaults of prison officers while serving a life sentence.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban
Major US networks later suspended White House TV coverage of Trump as he heads to New York for the UN summit.

BBC removes 11 Mitchell and Webb comedy sketches from iPlayer
The corporation said it had included "the ones that still work today and not the ones that don't."

'I see my abusers in the supermarket' - Oxford grooming gang survivors' ongoing torment
Men who sexually abused them as underage girls are still walking around the city, they say.

Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial
Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

Watch: Patrick Clancy says he forgives his ex-wife, Lindsay
The ex-husband of a US mother accused of murdering their three children has said he would have been "eaten up inside forever" had he not forgiven her.

Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'
The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"

Katya Adler: Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stability
Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes.

What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?
Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods.

'Other generations just buried it' - Youths share their mental health concerns
The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health support.

Countryside buses resurging in England after years of decline - check your local figures
A rise in bus miles with council funding might be starting to reverse the reduction in services.

Workers came across human remains – and unearthed a mass grave of 572 people
Workers in northern Sri Lanka accidentally uncovered the country's largest mass grave – and reopened wounds from its civil war.

Spygate's final twist - Southampton manager says he's asked for forgiveness before FA misconduct hearing
As Southampton manager Tonda Eckert awaits the FA hearing into his 'Spygate' misconduct conduct charge BBC sports editor Dan Roan speaks to him and club chief executive Phil Parsons on what happens next.

Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check
How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now.

Helen Jenner unveiled by Nigel Farage as new leader of Reform in Wales
Farage says it was "untenable" for former leader Dan Thomas to continue after his arrest last week.

Cate Blanchett asks theatre audience to stop filming during show
The A-list actress is the latest star to ask fans to put their phones away during performances.

Two arrested over major fire at Kent hotel
A 38-year-old man and 21-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of arson, police say.

US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN
A report says the attacks, of which there have been at least 68, were not self-defence.

Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, dies aged 27
His family asked for privacy during a "very difficult and painful time" following the model's death.

Google hit with €403m fine by Irish data watchdog over GDPR violations
The penalty follows an inquiry launched into the tech giant six years ago, following complaints from several European consumer rights organisations.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac buy historic Wrexham football pub
The Turf is a regular feature on the Welcome to Wrexham Disney documentary series.

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Palmer & Rice among five withdrawals from England squad
Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice all pull out of England's squad for forthcoming Nations League matches.

Celtic can't sack manager O'Neill, says Lambert
Martin O'Neill leaving Celtic would not surprise Paul Lambert, but the former club captain would be "shocked and disappointed" if the veteran manager was to be sacked.

Why Cardiff is set to win race to host Fury-Joshua
Why Cardiff is set to beat competition from London and New York to host the long-awaited fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

How will clubs train during three-week international break?
BBC Sport looks at how clubs are planning to deal with the extended three-week international break.

Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated over an issue with his Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

How is Scotland squad shaping up for Pocognoli debut?
Sebastien Pocognoli's faces his first test as Scotland head coach against Slovenia on Saturday, but how are his squad shaping up for his debut?

Best not to underestimate us - GB plan BJK Cup upset against all-star Czechs
Great Britain face the Czech Republic at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Tuesday - and know full well the size of the challenge facing them.

Al Jazeera

US threatens to ground Iranian airlines worldwide from Wednesday
Treasury Secretary says airports and companies servicing Iranian carriers risk being cut off from the US dollar system.

Poor storage or sabotage? Series of explosions in Syria raises fears
Repeated blasts at military sites expose the risks facing Syria as it rebuilds its army after years of war.

Elif Eralp: A leftist leader with Turkish roots dubbed ‘Germany’s Mamdani’
Victory in Berlin signals that Germany continues to be liberal, that, despite the far right's rise, experts say.

How an economic squeeze is changing everyday life and work for Iranians
Iran’s government is trying to change some work patterns to help save on fuel and energy amid struggles and shortages.

Is it a missile? Is it a drone? What’s the Pelican used by Ukraine?
The use of the Pelican has provoked interest among military analysts as to whether it is a tactical ballistic missile.

Egypt’s Amina Orfi becomes youngest women’s squash world number one at 19
Orfi, the reigning senior and junior world champion, topped the rankings with victory at the Qatar Classic last week.

What’s the US–China AI ‘hotline’ that Trump plans to pitch to Xi Jinping?
Washington and Beijing discuss AI hotline idea amid escalating competition and restrictions on advanced technologies.

Inside Kazakhstan’s push to become a regional AI centre
Kazakhstan accelerates AI development but experts warn of impact on the environment and human rights.

Swiss captain Xhaka sidelined over fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate
Switzerland's football association will reassess the situation with Xhaka after the international window closes.

Who is Yu Zidi, China’s 13-year-old swimming sensation?
The teen phenomenon won her second gold medal in the 200m medley in 2:06.10 to set a new Games and Asian record.

Cargo ship crashes into Chinese fishing boat near Singapore
Cargo ship crashes into Chinese fishing boat near Singapore

CNN, Politico, MS NOW sue Trump administration over White House ban
Trump says ban targets ‘fake news’, which poses a ‘threat to our National Security’.

Moroccan parties mobilise in markets and online for parliamentary elections
Moroccan parties are pushing campaigns before the September 23 vote to secure 395 parliamentary seats.

NFL’s Azeez Al-Shaair honours another Palestinian girl killed by Israel
Azeez Al-Shaair has paid tribute to another Palestinian child killed by Israel, despite the NFL fine last week.

Child among four Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Israeli attacks on Palestinians continue in Gaza despite a 'ceasefire' signed in October.

Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians in occupied West Bank raid
At least 53 young men are being held in Biddu after raids left the town in lockdown, with schools and businesses shut.

NFL’s Azeez Al-Shaair pays tribute to slain Palestinian girl Wafaa Akila
Al-Shaair wears eye black with Akila's name despite being fined for displaying messages about Israel's genocide in Gaza.

Why do Sudan’s humanitarian truces keep failing and who is to blame?
Efforts to bring about humanitarian truces in Sudan hit a dead end as warring factions prioritise battlefield victories.

Why is the US trying ‘regime change’ again?
The US invasions after 9/11 were disasters -- but the US is trying again in Iran anyway

How oil, gas losses have shrunk Iran’s GDP by 10 percent during war
The oil and gas sector shrank 26 percent, new official data shows, pointing to the costs of the US-Israel war on Iran.

Mystery object spotted hovering over Tehran
A mysterious object filmed hovering over Tehran has sparked online speculation.

A simple guide to the Yemen conflict
Here’s a brief history of Yemen’s war - from the Houthi takeover in 2014 to the latest escalation.

Do Israelis feel any safer now than they did on October 6, 2023?
Despite having rarely been more secure, public concerns about security continue to dominate the election.

Can the US win the AI cold war with China?
US attempts to slow down Chinese progress on AI through economic restrictions could backfire.

Mourinho holds up images of ‘two clear red cards’ after Atletico defeat
Jose Mourinho held up images of ‘two clear red card’ challenges he says cost his team the match against Atletico.

Global Times

Xi to pay state visit to US from Sept. 23 to 25
Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from Sept. 23 to 25 at the ...

Manila's claim of standing by one-China policy while pursuing economic cooperation with Taiwan region may risk new friction with China, move to hurt itself: expert
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs claimed on Sunday that Manila is standing by its one-China policy but will also ...

Chinese military to participate in ADMM-Plus disaster-response exercise in Indonesia
The Chinese military will participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) Exercise Trident Resolve, a multinational disaster-relief exercise ...

China's chip push gains momentum as breakthroughs spread from manufacturing to AI processors
From advanced manufacturing to high-performance processors, China's chip industry is breaking new ground on multiple fronts. The advances point to ...

The Philippines stages provocations against China – what business does it have to do with Japan?: Global Times editorial

China's message of justice at the UN is simple: peace, development, and fairness
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Opening a new strategic landscape for China-India ties
Qian Feng

GT Voice: AI innovation competition should never become zero-sum rivalry
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Global mayors explore sustainable development prospects at China's Wuhan
than 80 city leaders and representatives from over 20 countries, along with heads of international organizations, have gathered in Wuhan, Hubei Province, central China, to discuss shared urban challenges and explore pathways to sustainable development at the 2026 World Mayors Dialogue.

China, Madagascar conduct first joint crackdown on telecom fraud
Eight killed, one injured in textile factory fire in Shunde, S.China's Guangdong

Eight killed, one injured in textile factory fire in Shunde, S.China's Guangdong
China, Madagascar conduct first joint crackdown on telecom fraud

8 dead, 1 injured after textile factory fire in south China's Guangdong
Manila's claim of standing by one-China policy while pursuing economic cooperation with Taiwan region may risk new friction with China, move to hurt itself: expert The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs claimed on Sunday that Manila is standing by its one-China policy but will also keep pursuing economic and cultural cooperation with island of Taiwan. ... At least eight people were killed and one injured after a fire broke out at around 3 p.m. on Sunday at a textile factory in the city of Foshan, south ... Relocation, reconstruction project brings better lives to residents in E China's Yellow River floodplain A drone photo taken on Sept. 17, 2026 shows a view of Xingdong New Village of Dongming County in Heze, east China's Shandong Province. The Yellow River, dubbed the Mother ...

Relocation, reconstruction project brings better lives to residents in E China's Yellow River floodplain
Manila's claim of standing by one-China policy while pursuing economic cooperation with Taiwan region may risk new friction with China, move to hurt itself: expert The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs claimed on Sunday that Manila is standing by its one-China policy but will also keep pursuing economic and cultural cooperation with island of Taiwan. ... 8 dead, 1 injured after textile factory fire in south China's Guangdong At least eight people were killed and one injured after a fire broke out at around 3 p.m. on Sunday at a textile factory in the city of Foshan, south ... A drone photo taken on Sept. 17, 2026 shows a view of Xingdong New Village of Dongming County in Heze, east China's Shandong Province. The Yellow River, dubbed the Mother ...

More than 300 robots showcase real-world skills at Hangzhou event
Chinese chipmaker CXMT's 5th-generation memory-chip platform enters mass production, marking new breakthrough in process scaling

Chinese chipmaker CXMT's 5th-generation memory-chip platform enters mass production, marking new breakthrough in process scaling
than 300 robots showcase real-world skills at Hangzhou event

The world's first large-scale embodied AI theme park opens in Zhuhai, South China
The world's first large-scale embodied AI theme park, jointly developed by Chinese embodied AI company AgiBot and cultural tourism conglomerate Chimelong Group, opened on Sunday at Chimelong Spaceship Park in ... Pinglu Canal will significantly strengthen China-ASEAN trade, economic ties: business leaders ​The newly opened Pinglu Canal can be compared in significance with the world's most famous canals and it will help expand China's trade southward, strengthening economic and trade ties between ... China's top market regulator to curb 'involution-style' competition, strengthen antitrust, anti-unfair competition enforcement During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, Chinese market regulators will use standards, price enforcement and quality supervision to curb “involution-style” competition on the market, while tighten anti-trust and anti-unfair-competition ...

Pinglu Canal will significantly strengthen China-ASEAN trade, economic ties: business leaders
The world's first large-scale embodied AI theme park opens in Zhuhai, South China The world's first large-scale embodied AI theme park, jointly developed by Chinese embodied AI company AgiBot and cultural tourism conglomerate Chimelong Group, opened on Sunday at Chimelong Spaceship Park in ... ​The newly opened Pinglu Canal can be compared in significance with the world's most famous canals and it will help expand China's trade southward, strengthening economic and trade ties between ... China's top market regulator to curb 'involution-style' competition, strengthen antitrust, anti-unfair competition enforcement During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, Chinese market regulators will use standards, price enforcement and quality supervision to curb “involution-style” competition on the market, while tighten anti-trust and anti-unfair-competition ...

China's top market regulator to curb 'involution-style' competition, strengthen antitrust, anti-unfair competition enforcement
The world's first large-scale embodied AI theme park opens in Zhuhai, South China The world's first large-scale embodied AI theme park, jointly developed by Chinese embodied AI company AgiBot and cultural tourism conglomerate Chimelong Group, opened on Sunday at Chimelong Spaceship Park in ... Pinglu Canal will significantly strengthen China-ASEAN trade, economic ties: business leaders ​The newly opened Pinglu Canal can be compared in significance with the world's most famous canals and it will help expand China's trade southward, strengthening economic and trade ties between ... During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, Chinese market regulators will use standards, price enforcement and quality supervision to curb “involution-style” competition on the market, while tighten anti-trust and anti-unfair-competition ...

"The Mountains of the Mind: A Chinese Landscape Journey" exhibition held in San Francisco
A visitor views an exhibit at an exhibition named "The Mountains of the Mind: A Chinese Landscape Journey" at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, the United States, Sept. ... Choreographer bridges Chinese and Vietnamese cultures through dance Vu Minh Anh (L) practices dancing by a lake with a student in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 17, 2026. For 30-year-old Vietnamese choreographer ... Cultural event in Kuwait highlights traditions, tourism resources of China's Hebei People perform during a cultural event showcasing the traditions and tourism resources of north China's Hebei Province in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, Sept. 19, 2026. The event kicked off here on ...

Choreographer bridges Chinese and Vietnamese cultures through dance
"The Mountains of the Mind: A Chinese Landscape Journey" exhibition held in San Francisco A visitor views an exhibit at an exhibition named "The Mountains of the Mind: A Chinese Landscape Journey" at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, the United States, Sept. ... Vu Minh Anh (L) practices dancing by a lake with a student in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 17, 2026. For 30-year-old Vietnamese choreographer ... Cultural event in Kuwait highlights traditions, tourism resources of China's Hebei People perform during a cultural event showcasing the traditions and tourism resources of north China's Hebei Province in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, Sept. 19, 2026. The event kicked off here on ...

Cultural event in Kuwait highlights traditions, tourism resources of China's Hebei
"The Mountains of the Mind: A Chinese Landscape Journey" exhibition held in San Francisco A visitor views an exhibit at an exhibition named "The Mountains of the Mind: A Chinese Landscape Journey" at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, the United States, Sept. ... Choreographer bridges Chinese and Vietnamese cultures through dance Vu Minh Anh (L) practices dancing by a lake with a student in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 17, 2026. For 30-year-old Vietnamese choreographer ... People perform during a cultural event showcasing the traditions and tourism resources of north China's Hebei Province in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, Sept. 19, 2026. The event kicked off here on ...

Qinqiang master Li Mei's love for the stage: years of repetition turning the skill into muscle memory
After than four decades on the Qinqiang stage, Li Mei is still taking on new roles. China's first-class actress, head of the Shaanxi Opera Research Institute and two-time winner of the Chinese Drama Plum Blossom Award, Li is best known for roles such as Li Huiniang, the ...

240-million-year-old giant horseshoe crab tracks found in East China
13-year-old Yu shines as China launches Asian Games gold rush

13-year-old Yu shines as China launches Asian Games gold rush
240-million-year-old giant horseshoe crab tracks found in East China

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ЕС продлит санкции на 3 года, но снимет их с Усманова и Фридмана
Об этом сообщает корреспондент РС

Путин передал российские активы Aptar фирме племянника Кадырова
Он получил завод "Аптар Владимир"

Трамп: РФ "потеряла контроль" над дизельным топливом из-за войны
Саму войну Трамп назвал "позором". Зеленский отреагировал

Главы европейских спецслужб предупредили об усилении диверсий России
И допустили ограниченное вторжение России на территорию НАТО

"Справедливая Россия" преодолела барьер для прохождения в Госдуму
Партия набирает ровно 5% голосов

Евросоюз анонсировал новые санкции против России
Из-за проведения выборов на территориях Украины

Объявлены шорт-листы премий "Просветитель" и "Просветитель.Перевод"
В короткие списки вошли 16 книг о естественных и гуманитарных науках

Seznam Zprávy раскрыли работу российского проекта "Рыбарь" в Чехии
Речь идёт о попытке создать сеть производства контента для европейской аудитории

"Единая Россия" получит около 355 мест из 450 в новой Госдуме
Партия получает крупнейшую фракцию в своей истории и конституционное большинство

Транзит судов через Ормузский пролив за неделю сократился втрое
За выходные через пролив прошли 12 судов против 35 неделей ранее

В Румынии задержали экс-кандидата в президенты Кэлина Джорджеску
В рамках уголовного дела о мошенничестве

В Харьковской области из-за атаки России погиб один человек
Трое пострадали

Рамзан Кадыров набрал на выборах главы Чечни почти 100% голосов
Это новый рекорд

Партия "Яблоко" может пройти в Новгородскую областную думу
Это единственный регион, где партию допустили до выборов

Владимир Зеленский встретится с Дональдом Трампом в Нью-Йорке
Вероятно, на полях сессии Генеральной ассамблеи ООН

В России завершились выборы в Государственную думу
Предсказуемо лидирует "Единая Россия"

Трамп дополнил проект триумфальной арки дронами и снайперами
"Военным комплексом высочайшего уровня"

Деятели церкви призвали спасти жителей Олешек от голодной смерти
Оккупированные Олешки находятся на грани гуманитарной катастрофы

В Петербурге задержали школьницу по подозрению в поджоге машин
Две машины полиции были подожжены в центре города

Муратов: Уиткофф мог бы добиваться от Путина освобождения заключённых
Он показал в эфире CNN фото нескольких российских политзаключённых

Africanews

Amnesty accuses M23 rebels of killings and abuses at Congo mines
Amnesty International is accusing Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo of serious abuses against miners, including killings, torture and forced labour, allegations it says could amount to war crimes.

Middle East War: Oil prices drop to their lowest in 10 days
Oil prices dropped to their lowest in 11 days on Monday, as investors hoped to see diplomatic progress on the Iran war with the UN meeting this week, as well as a partial recovery from shipments in Saudi Arabia.

Tenth woman's body found in South Africa, three suspects arrested
A tenth victim has been found in South Africa's femicide series. The unidentified woman was found on Sunday afternoon in Soweto, partially wrapped in a duvet. South African police meanwhile announced having arrested three suspects in connection with another woman's death.

South Africa showcases homegrown defence technology
Helicopters roared overhead and fighter jets tore across the skies as crowds gathered for an aerospace and defence show in Tshwane, South Africa, showcasing the country’s growing defence capabilities.

Major investigation reveals scale and opacity of US deportations to Africa
The United States has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants with no ties to those nations, according to an investigation published Monday.

Ethiopia: Seven armed groups form anti-government alliance
Seven Ethiopian armed groups have formed an alliance against the federal government, an official of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) said on Sunday.

Surviving Nigerian miners recount ordeal in detention after 37 deaths
37 individuals, suspected of working as illegal miners, died in custody in Nigeria in recent days, prompting the government to name a committee to investigate the situation. The survivors recount their harrowing ordeal in detention.

Iran says large numbers of army ground forces remain deployed along borders
Iran has kept large numbers of army ground forces deployed along its borders since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 in response to potential threats, the commander of the army's ground forces said on Sunday.

Morocco: Youth vote in focus ahead of first parliamentary elections since Gen Z protests
As Morocco readies for Wednesday’s parliamentary elections, all eyes are on young voters. These are the first elections since youth-led protests spread across the country in late 2025.

Nigeria: Families demand justice for 37 men who died in custody
Families of some of the people who died in a Nigerian paramilitary civil defence force holding cell, on Saturday demanded justice as government appointed an independent panel to probe the deaths.

Brazil transforms waste palm oil into green energy
Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, is promoting the reuse of residual palm oil from its iconic acarajé fritters — African-inspired, shrimp-filled dumplings made with peeled black-eyed peas and onions and served with sauce.

Gaza children return to school after years of war and displacement
Children in Gaza are heading back to school as a new academic year begins, returning to classrooms that remain heavily damaged and lacking basic equipment after years of war.

Uganda suspends military cooperation with Turkey amid political tensions
Uganda's army said Saturday it had suspended military cooperation with Turkey, after demands for Ankara to hand over a prominent political blogger and fierce critic of President Yoweri Museveni.

Congo launches Ebola vaccination campaign for frontline workers
Congo began vaccinating health care workers against Ebola on Saturday in Bunia, the epicenter of the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in the country’s history.

Hundreds of Tunisians demand release of jailed Gaza flotilla activists
Hundreds of Tunisians protested on Saturday to demand the release of jailed pro-Palestinian activists accused of money laundering when they helped organise a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.

Nigeria appoints panel to probe deaths of 37 miners in holding cell
Nigeria's government has appointed a 10-member independent panel to investigate the deaths of 37 people in a paramilitary civil defence force holding cell, the interior minister said Saturday.

Nigeria gold miner deaths spark protests in Niger state
Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic on Friday as they struggled to breathe inside the cell.

South African circus gives young performers a new route forward
In Johannesburg, a circus is helping young performers from under-resourced communities turn talent into careers. Among them is 29-year-old Brian Ngobese, who grew up in Alexandra township. After discovering circus almost by accident, he trained in aerial acrobatics.

UN envoy visits displaced communities in eastern DR Congo
UN staffs traveled to Kimoka in North Kivu on Friday, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in an area controlled by M23 rebels, to assess the situation of returnees and their living conditions in conflict-affected areas, as the country also faces its worst Ebola outbreak.

Greece-Egypt military exercise draws tourists’ attention in Crete
Vacationers on the Greek island of Crete — taking a morning dip or seeking shade on wooden sunbeds — watched a major military exercise unfold on a beachfront Friday, just 50 meters (yards) away.

South Africa: Olifantsfontein residents hold vigil for woman found dead
Residents of Olifantsfontein gathered to remember a woman whose body was found floating in a river in Clayville, east of Johannesburg, as communities across the area demand action over a series of killings of women.

Student pilot and flight instructor killed in Kenya plane crash near wind turbines
The aircraft went down near wind turbines in Kipeto, a hilly area of Kajiado County southwest of Nairobi, according to Kajiado West police commander Maureen Kuto. Neither victim was immediately identified.

Nigeria probes deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody
Nigeria's government suspended a civil defence commander as President Bola Tinubu ordered a "thorough", "urgent and "full and transparent investigation" over Thursday's deaths.

Nigeria: Armed security deployed in Minna after deaths of miners
Armed security personnel have been deployed in the Nigerian city of Minna, where demonstrators have been taking to the streets, a day after dozens suspected illegal gold miners died while in custody.

DRC: OCHA helps with response endeavours amid ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, is helping response endeavours through rapid and flexible funding.

Egypt / China: Top officials meet in Beijing on Friday
In the Chinese capital, the country's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Speaker of the Egyptian Senate Essam El Din Ahmed Mohamed Farid on Friday.

Madagascar tourist arrivals grow despite instability
The Indian Ocean island nation recorded nearly 150,000 arrivals in the first half of 2026, a ministry of tourism official said

Teleperformance Kenya faces allegations over workers’ rights
The company has three months to engage in mediation. If no agreement is reached, the organisations say they could take the case to a French court.

Iran: Tehran stages largest demonstration since start of conflict
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians took to the streets on Friday, in a government-organized demonstration following months of conflict. It marks the largest such protest since the United States and Israel attacked in February.

Iran war fuels clean energy push but emissions remain high
Stanford climate scientist Rob Jackson says prolonged high oil prices could encourage longer-term investment in alternatives.

Israel, Morocco agree to mutually open embassies: foreign ministry
Israel and Morocco have agreed to open embassies in their respective countries following a meeting between their top diplomats and the US ambassador to the United Nations in New York on Wednesday

Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku Station
Japan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers.

Torrential rain and flooding slam Tunis, forcing schools to close
Torrential rain and severe thunderstorms struck Tunis on 17 September, flooding roads, disrupting traffic, and forcing schools and universities to suspend afternoon classes from 3 p.m. local time.

Ceuta: Tense scenes as police move migrants to temporary camp
There were tense scenes in Ceuta on Friday between police and a group of migrants, who were being moved to a temporary camp in the port area.

Kenya: Health workers increasingly concerned in wake of USAID cuts
In Kenya, the impact of USAID cuts is being increasingly felt. At least 24 deaths of HIV-positive sex workers in Kenya have been reported, who, like Beatrice, in good health until aid was slashed by the United States early last year, health workers say.

Johannesburg’s waste crisis leaves communities surrounded by illegal dumps
In Kya Sands, some residents say rubbish has gone uncollected for weeks, driving demand for informal waste haulers — and leaving communities to confront the consequences themselves.

British Airways returns to Tanzania after 13-year pause
The new routes commence in late May, 2027. It is the first time the carrier is returning to the east African nation since ending its Dar es salaam-London service 13 years ago

Zimbabwe farmers seek funds to cash in on China blueberry boom
The southern African country dispatched its first shipment of blueberries to China in July after a phytosanitary agreement signed a year ago and Beijing's scrapping of tariffs on imports from 53 African countries in May

Parties intensify campaign as Morocco approaches legislative elections
Faouzi Lekjaa, Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and other Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) candidates visited Rabat during their electoral campaign on 14 September for a face to face interaction with local residents.

Russian drones devastate shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia city
A Russian strike has hit a shopping complex in Zaporizhzhia, injuring one person and sparking a fire that spread across more than 10,000 square metres, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote
Russia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.

Nigeria methanol poisoning outbreak kills at least 49
Residents have told the Associated Press that a locally made herbal alcoholic drink known as “Monkey Tail” is suspected of being linked to the outbreak. Authorities have not yet confirmed the drink as the source, and investigations are continuing.

Tunis hit by torrential rain, school and university classes suspended
Torrential rain hit the Tunisian capital on Thursday, raising fears of flooding and forcing the city to suspend classes at schools and universities.

At least 37 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody
At least 37 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining were found dead in Nigerian security custody on Thursday, officials said, claiming a suspected disease outbreak was to blame.

Missile-shaped signs and Netanyahu masks as Israelis rally to protect October vote
Dozens of Israelis demonstrated outside the Knesset in West Jerusalem on 17 September, accusing political leaders of using regional tensions to interfere with the 27 October parliamentary election.

Protesters target OpenAI and Anthropic in San Francisco over AI safety fears
Protesters in San Francisco urged OpenAI and Anthropic to pause powerful AI, calling for global rules and an AI emergency amid safety and climate fears.

DRC: Opposition leaders condemn death of politician during 15 September protest
Opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo have condemned the death of one of their members during a demonstration in Kinshasa on September 15.

Threatened by floods, South Sudan Unity state hopes for help from UN
The Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) witnessed first-hand the threats to community safety in Unity State and, in response, deferred closing a UN base there.

Women living in fear after body of ninth victim found outside Johannesburg
The discovery of the bodies of nine women in the same area on the outskirts of South Africa's biggest city, Johannesburg, in the last two months have prompted police to investigate if the killings are linked and being carried out by the same person. Women say they're living in fear.

'Gunfire everywhere': Displaced Yemenis describe terrifying journey to Djibouti
Displaced Yemenis who fled to Djibouti have been describing the fighting that forced them to leave. At least 100,000 people have left Yemen since the start of September as Iran-backed Houthi rebels advanced on the coast, seizing control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait.