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Watch: Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood
BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive Nepal-Tibet flash flood using verified video.

Uefa preparing criminal legal action against Infantino
Uefa is pursuing criminal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over the scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

Extra 200 police drafted in to aid force investigating wrong-way crash and fire deaths
Cleveland Police confirms it has support from six local forces and the National Crime Agency.

Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.

What we know after the big Grand Theft Auto 6 preview
The official look at the blockbuster video game leaves fans and critics impressed.

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
Trump's order comes after the trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week.

NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.

Bank holiday weekend to see more thunderstorms and rain
The weather will remain unsettled across the next few days with showers, longer spells of rain and thunderstorms all likely at times across the weekend.

Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres
Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.

Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says
The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.

Former British-Israeli Hamas hostage married in Tel Aviv
Emily Damari married partner Dami Amit in a ceremony held in Tel Aviv on Thursday.

What we know so far
Hundreds have died or are missing in Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

King 'heartbroken' by deadly Nepal flash floods
Some 33 people from the UK are missing, including a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.

'My family members were swept away': Survivors describe horror
One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes.

Watch: How the collapse of a glacier caused such devastation
At least 270 people have died in the massive flash floods, while more than 800 others are missing.

Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say
Preliminary investigations by scientists have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause, highlighting the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan ice.

Allan Little: I met dangerously fanatical Mladić early in Bosnian war
BBC special correspondent Allan Little met the "Butcher of Bosnia" in the early months of the Bosnian war.

Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis.

Jacob Elordi on why The Dog Stars had him asking 'What am I missing' in life?
Sir Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic epic explores the feeling of hope in a pandemic-riddled world.

I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction
Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

The Papers: 'Town gripped by fear' and 'Nepal death toll climbs'
Several papers focus on the violence unfolding in Middlesbrough, described by the Mirror as a town "under seige".

Weekly quiz: Who is taking over as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter series?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Rohingya refugees face fierce new wave of hostility in Malaysia
A community that has long felt beleagured is looking over its shoulder again.

'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown
A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.

Tate brothers blast US jail conditions as they seek bail in UK extradition fight
Andrew and Tristan Tate's legal team argued in a Miami court that the two were not a flight risk.

Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans
In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.

Blake Lively awarded $400,000 of $8m she claimed for legal fees in Baldoni battle
A judge awards less than Lively requested to cover her legal fees to fight a defamation case he filed.

Dame Jenni Murray died days after car crash, inquest hears
The former presenter of BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour died earlier this year, eight days after the collision.

Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens
The 89-year-old's condition is described as "extremely serious" and members of his family have visited him in hospital.

Teacher guilty of indecent assaults against two pupils
Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, was convicted at Harrow Crown Court of seven counts of indecent assault.

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Has Social Media For Children Just Changed Forever?
Tech giant Meta will pay up to $18billion to settle claims its platforms harm children

Archive footage and exclusive interviews in a landmark documentary
Creating an icon. How a girl from the Smoky Mountains conquered Nashville – and the world

Dolly Parton's most iconic BBC moments and timeless hits
Look back at her greatest moments with hits such as Jolene, 9 to 5 and Islands in the Stream

'Mortified' McInnes takes responsibility for Rangers' European exit
Manager Derek McInnes says he takes "full responsibility" for Rangers' "embarrassing" Conference League exit at the hands of Jablonec.

Man City and Aston Villa to face holders PSG in Champions League
European champions Paris St-Germain will face Premier League duo Manchester City and Aston Villa in the league phase of this season's Champions League.

Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa's Martinez
Chelsea agree a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

Werro edges closer to 800m mark as world records fall in Zurich
European champion Audrey Werro came tantalisingly close to downing the oldest outdoor world record in athletics, finishing a little more than four tenths of a second off Jarmila Kratochvilova's 800m mark.

Smith & Cox help England to 248-9 on truncated day one
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox battle difficult conditions and an improved Pakistan performance to take England to a competitive total on the opening day of the second Test.

Al Jazeera

Chad accuses Sudan of deadly air strike near shared border
An air strike on a fuel market near Chad's border with Sudan killed 12 and injured seven, according to officials.

Fmr US Diplomat: Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as enemy
A former US diplomat says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as Israel’s latest enemy.

Iran says it will name its terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran to issue terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz as mediating countries send delegations to Tehran to revive talks.

Malaysia to return 1,500 Rohingya refugees next month, despite safety fears
First phase of Malaysia's repatriation plan will involve Myanmar nationals who are 'willing to return voluntarily'.

New Israeli roadblocks entrench siege of homes in West Bank’s Qusra
After weeks of settler siege, three new Israeli gates around Palestinian homes in Qusra raise fears in West Bank.

US aid cuts threaten Ghana’s child immunisation gains
Ghana faces a $78.2m health funding shortfall as aid cuts put immunisation gains at risk.

Iran war live: Tehran prepares conditions to open Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it is preparing to draft conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz following mediator requests.

US charges 81 in Puerto Rico gang case, as Trump cartel crackdown continues
The arrests are part of a federal task force initiative targeting criminal gangs and transnational organisations.

US judge questions the push to add Trump’s name back to the Kennedy Center
Venue's board of directors, stacked with supporters of the president, voted to add his name again despite past ruling.

Syria’s president appoints ex-commander of Kurdish-led SDF as advisor
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appoints Mazloum Abdi as presidential advisor, three days after dissolution of SDF.

Haiti police confront public frustration after deadly gang attack kills 47
The attack in Kenscoff, a community where crime had been declining, has raised questions about Haiti's security.

Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic has died
Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic dies

Barcelona scraps Spain World Cup tribute amid fans’ Catalan flag support
An act supporting Catalonia's pro-independence symbol organized as Barcelona hosts first game since Spain World Cup win.

Raphinha scores again as Barcelona ease past Athletic Club in La Liga
Raphinha nets his third goal in Barcelona's first two games of new season as Athletic Club beaten 2-0 in La Liga.

Crystal Palace vs Man City: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups
Manchester City travels to Crystal Palace, looking to build on their late show in their opening Premier League match.

Canada welcomes US shift on French language discoverability in trade talks
US trade officials downplay French language dispute, calling claims fabricated.

Video: Trump signs order to re-name Lake Ontario as Lake America
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America.

US Postal Service says mail-in ballot restrictions now in effect
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of changes backed by President Donald Trump, but new challenges have been filed.

‘Everything is covered in ash’: Indonesia wildfires leave people in crisis
Fires severely impacting people's health in West Kalimantan, with pregnant women and children particularly vulnerable.

Belugas and dolphins rescued from Canada’s Marineland arrive in Spain
Two belugas and four dolphins from Canada’s Marineland were relocated to an aquarium in Spain.

Al Jazeera reporter witnesses wildfire smoke toll on kids inside Indonesia
Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from an Indonesian clinic treating children struggling to breathe amid wildfires

Trump executive order bans some foreign equipment in US energy grid
Order declares a national emergency over an 'unusual and extraordinary foreign threat' to the grid.

Zambia opposition leader questioned over ‘treason’ amid election fallout
Zambia's entire judiciary closed on Monday on the last valid day to file a court challenge against Hichilema's victory.

Video: Israeli strike kills newlywed woman in south Lebanon
A Lebanese woman has been killed, and several other people injured by Israeli strikes on Nabatieh, southern Lebanon.

US President Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
The rebrand comes as the US and Canada engage in a cross-border trade war after Trump increased tariffs last week.

Global Times

All affected residents, tourists evacuated following mudslide in China's Xizang
Residents affected by a mudslide in Gyirong County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, have been resettled, and all stranded tourists ...

GT investigates: Unmasking the Shinto Association of Spiritual Leadership behind Takaichi: expanding influence through shrines, colluding with politicians for ill agenda
Compared with the right-wing organization Nippon Kaigi, the Shinto Association of Spiritual Leadership is covert, has a longer history ...

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America" amid trade tensions with Canada
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing the Department of the Interior to rename Lake Ontario ...

China's Zhejiang activates highest-level emergency response as Typhoon Saudel approaches
East China's Zhejiang Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, at 8 p.m. Thursday as ...

Huawei 'collecting tuition' from HP carries profound meaning: Global Times editorial

'Chinese hackers' again? Does the US not need evidence?
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Respect nature, protect life, and pray for safety
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Why does US media keep bringing China into the US-Canada trade war?
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DR Congo health minister hails China as priority health partner
China has long supported the development of the health sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and remains an important and priority partner, DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba said Wednesday.

Relief supplies arrive in Gyirong Town of China's Xizang
Y-20 transport aircraft, Wing Loong drone，Mi-171 deployed to support Xizang mudslide rescue efforts

Y-20 transport aircraft, Wing Loong drone，Mi-171 deployed to support Xizang mudslide rescue efforts
Relief supplies arrive in Gyirong Town of China's Xizang

82-year-old Chinese hurdler wins world title, shows healthier, more active image of aging: expert
“There's no way I could outrun these grandpas!” “I probably couldn't even beat the last-place finisher!” Such comments poured in from Chinese netizens after 82-year-old Chinese athlete Ding Ming won ... Chinese senior official meets with Japanese lawmakers, urges insightful figures to help steer relations onto right track Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) Lu Kang on Thursday met with a delegation of young Japanese lawmakers in ... Citizens help researchers map Shanghai's hidden wildlife, preserve biodiversity Amid the skyscrapers of Shanghai, residents armed with acoustic sensors are teaming up with researchers to track the city's hidden bat population. Zhou Xinran and her 8-year-old ...

Chinese senior official meets with Japanese lawmakers, urges insightful figures to help steer relations onto right track
82-year-old Chinese hurdler wins world title, shows healthier, active image of aging: expert “There's no way I could outrun these grandpas!” “I probably couldn't even beat the last-place finisher!” Such comments poured in from Chinese netizens after 82-year-old Chinese athlete Ding Ming won ... Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) Lu Kang on Thursday met with a delegation of young Japanese lawmakers in ... Citizens help researchers map Shanghai's hidden wildlife, preserve biodiversity Amid the skyscrapers of Shanghai, residents armed with acoustic sensors are teaming up with researchers to track the city's hidden bat population. Zhou Xinran and her 8-year-old ...

Citizens help researchers map Shanghai's hidden wildlife, preserve biodiversity
82-year-old Chinese hurdler wins world title, shows healthier, active image of aging: expert “There's no way I could outrun these grandpas!” “I probably couldn't even beat the last-place finisher!” Such comments poured in from Chinese netizens after 82-year-old Chinese athlete Ding Ming won ... Chinese senior official meets with Japanese lawmakers, urges insightful figures to help steer relations onto right track Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) Lu Kang on Thursday met with a delegation of young Japanese lawmakers in ... Amid the skyscrapers of Shanghai, residents armed with acoustic sensors are teaming up with researchers to track the city's hidden bat population. Zhou Xinran and her 8-year-old ...

China's NEV output up 30% in July, penetration rate hits 61%
China's semiconductor profits soar 18.5‑fold in Jan‑July amid 'AI‑driven computing demand, self‑reliance push'

China's semiconductor profits soar 18.5‑fold in Jan‑July amid 'AI‑driven computing demand, self‑reliance push'
China's NEV output up 30% in July, penetration rate hits 61%

New growth drivers power China's industrial profit surge
China's burgeoning new growth drivers are fueling a sustained surge in industrial profits, reflecting the country's accelerating shift toward innovation-driven development.

16th China Int'l Digital Publishing Expo held in China's Shandong
Visitors interact with a digital screen during the 16th China International Digital Publishing Expo in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 27, 2026. The expo will run ... China's semiconductor profits soar 18.5‑fold in Jan‑July amid 'AI‑driven computing demand, self‑reliance push' Profits in China's integrated circuit industry surged 18.5-fold year-on-year in the first seven months of 2026, as the accelerated expansion of the “AI+” initiative and sustained growth in computing-power demand ... China opposes practice of overstretching national security concept: FM on US banning foreign equipment from US energy grid China has always opposed the practice of overstretching the concept of national security and suppressing enterprises from other countries, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday, responding to ...

China opposes practice of overstretching national security concept: FM on US banning foreign equipment from US energy grid
16th China Int'l Digital Publishing Expo held in China's Shandong Visitors interact with a digital screen during the 16th China International Digital Publishing Expo in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 27, 2026. The expo will run ... China's semiconductor profits soar 18.5‑fold in Jan‑July amid 'AI‑driven computing demand, self‑reliance push' Profits in China's integrated circuit industry surged 18.5-fold year-on-year in the first seven months of 2026, as the accelerated expansion of the “AI+” initiative and sustained growth in computing-power demand ... China has always opposed the practice of overstretching the concept of national security and suppressing enterprises from other countries, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday, responding to ...

Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old
What did ancient people seal in a bronze pot 2,000 years ago? Chinese archaeologists and scientists have jointly confirmed the liquid residue as grain wine of millet and barley from ... Tianjin sets up new rules, complete Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei framework for Great Wall protection North China's Tianjin Municipality has introduced dedicated regulations to strengthen protection of the Great Wall, becoming the latest of the 15 provincial-level regions that are home to the ancient heritage ... Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese avant-garde artist, has passed away at the age of 97, local media reported Thursday. Kusama, known worldwide for her repetitive imagery of polka ...

Tianjin sets up new rules, complete Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei framework for Great Wall protection
Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old What did ancient people seal in a bronze pot 2,000 years ago? Chinese archaeologists and scientists have jointly confirmed the liquid residue as grain wine of millet and barley from ... North China's Tianjin Municipality has introduced dedicated regulations to strengthen protection of the Great Wall, becoming the latest of the 15 provincial-level regions that are home to the ancient heritage ... Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese avant-garde artist, has passed away at the age of 97, local media reported Thursday. Kusama, known worldwide for her repetitive imagery of polka ...

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old What did ancient people seal in a bronze pot 2,000 years ago? Chinese archaeologists and scientists have jointly confirmed the liquid residue as grain wine of millet and barley from ... Tianjin sets up new rules, complete Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei framework for Great Wall protection North China's Tianjin Municipality has introduced dedicated regulations to strengthen protection of the Great Wall, becoming the latest of the 15 provincial-level regions that are home to the ancient heritage ... Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese avant-garde artist, has passed away at the age of 97, local media reported Thursday. Kusama, known worldwide for her repetitive imagery of polka ...

From record-breaking teens to NCAA talent: The young Chinese athletes poised to shape Asia's sports future
With the 2026 Asian Games less than a month away, China is preparing to send a team that could offer an early glimpse of the country's next generation of sports talent. The Games, scheduled for September 19 to October 4 in Japan, come as a testing ground as ...

Rural tourism thrives in Wuyuan County, E China
China-Russia team unearths fortress, rock art and elite tombs in Altai, revealing a stratified nomadic society linked to ancient China

China-Russia team unearths fortress, rock art and elite tombs in Altai, revealing a stratified nomadic society linked to ancient China
Rural tourism thrives in Wuyuan County, E China

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Глава дипведомства Ватикана провел встречу с помощником Путина
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В Пензе МВД сообщило о мешающих задерживать "правонарушителей"
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В Харькове при ударе по торговому центру есть погибший и раненые
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Крупнейший в мире контейнерный перевозчик прекратил работу с портом Новороссийска
Крупнейший в мире контейнерный перевозчик Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) остановил приём новых заказов на доставку грузов в порт Новороссийска и из него. Причиной стала атака БПЛА на одно из судов компании. Как сообщило агентство Bloomberg, под удар попал контейнеровоз MSC ULSAN III. Когда это произошло, перевозчик не уточнил. Согласно данным сервиса Starboard Maritime Intelligence, изученным журналистами The Insider, судно вышло из Стамбула 22 августа и следовало на восток по...

Украинские беспилотники атаковали склады Ozon в Оренбурге и Уфе
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В РФ в июле произвели на 19% меньше нефтепродуктов, чем год назад
Но больше, чем в июне

Блогера Илью Ремесло оставили в СИЗО
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Hundreds gather in Oslo to support Norway’s King Harald V
Hundreds gather outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V’s worsening health.

Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing
Communities along Nepal’s Trishuli River face catastrophic damage, hundreds missing and destroyed bridges as helicopters race to evacuate the injured.

Most Tunisian regions on high alert amid second extreme heatwave
Temperatures have soared to 49 degrees Celsius across parts of the country, as the heat coincides with power cuts and water scarcity.

China: Video shows mudslide surging through Gyirong port
A flash flood swept through China’s Gyirong port on 26 August after a major disaster struck nearby Nepal. Footage shows mud and debris engulfing the border trade hub.

Former Bosnian Serb Ratko Mladic convicted of genocide dies aged 84
Mladic oversaw the killing of some 8,000 Muslim men and boys in a UN-designated “safe area” in Srebenica in 1995.

Qatar’s foreign minister visits Tehran as efforts to ease Iran-U.S. crisis continue
The visit came after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization reported that an oil tanker had been hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

Senegal ruling party Pastef presses government over 2027 local elections
Senegal is heading toward a crucial political test, with local elections expected in January 2027.

Opposition urges African Union to intervene in Zambia's disputed election
They say the 1 September inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema will render scrutiny of the disputed vote “moot”.

South Africa: Family murder suspect Ndodana Tshuma remanded until September
The case will now return to court as South African authorities continue the process that could determine whether Tshuma is extradited to Britain to face the allegations there.

Panama Canal cuts ship traffic as El Niño threatens water supplies
The Panama Canal is set to reduce daily ship transits in September, as an unusually early dry season and lower rainfall linked to El Niño threaten water supplies.

Rescuers search for survivors follow catastrophic flash floods in Nepal
More than 1,000 people are still missing after a wall of ice, mud, and rock collapsed, sweeping through the region.

Tanzania’s political crisis deepens after VP resignation
Tanzania’s governing party expelled the vice president who resigned this week, in an act of retaliation that will further test the credentials of the East African nation as a place of relative peace and stability.

Russia’s overnight drone barrage ignites fires across Ukrainian cities
Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy and Odesa regions overnight on 27 August. At least one person was killed and seven injured, according to regional authorities.

Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne with record exhibitors and visitors
Gamescom 2026 has opened in Cologne, bringing together developers, industry professionals and gamers for the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to computer and video games.

An endangered frog living in the middle of South Africa's Cape Town
The micro frog - or Microbatrachella capensis - is barely the size of an adult thumbnail and lives in a wetland in the middle of a horse racing track.

Death toll from Algeria wildfires rises to 12, dozens injured
Wildfires are tearing through northeastern Algeria, killing 12 people and injuring dozens.

Nepal flash flood: dramatic footage shows Rasuwa valley engulfed
Dramatic footage shows a flash flood tearing through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, killing 157 people and leaving hundreds missing.

ICC Chief Tomoko Akane vows to defend court after U.S. sanctions
Akane said she had no reason to be targeted and urged Japan, a U.S. ally and ICC member, to press Washington not to escalate the measures.

Fear and mistrust among communities undermine Ebola response efforts
Ebola is spreading in eastern DR Congo and fear and mistrust are putting response efforts at risk. Health workers say better coordination, stronger communication, and local leaders are at the heart of the response.

Ugandan forces showcase skills at military competition amid Gaza deployment row
Teams from across Uganda’s Defense Forces showcased their skills this week at the 2026 edition of the Interforces Drill Competition. The event comes amid controversy over the deployment of soldiers to the Gaza Strip, as part of the International Stabilisation Force.

Nigerian armed groups raise nearly $6 Million in ransoms, study finds
Security is expected to be a major issue in Nigeria's January elections, when President Bola Tinubu will seek a second term.

Ecowas : will the ECO finally become a reality in 2027? [Business Africa]
After more than two decades of delays, ECOWAS is once again promising to launch the single currency.

WHO confirms Uganda Ebola-free, as virus continues to spread in DRC
The World Health Organization has confirmed the end of Uganda’s Ebola outbreak, but the virus continues to spread in the DRC at a rate alarming health officials.

China tells citizens to leave Taiwan-allied Eswatini
China has told its citizens to immediately leave Eswatini, citing security risks in the African nation that is one of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies.

District official charged with homicide over ferry disaster that killed 97 people
Zimbabwe police said Wednesday they had arrested a district official on criminal charges of culpable homicide after the sinking of a government-run ferry that claimed at least 97 lives.

Senegalese company produces first Africa-made treatment for sickle cell disease
Africa accounts for nearly 80 per cent of cases of the inherited red blood cell disorder but has relied on expensive imported medication.

Tunisian coastal town mourn death of residents who drowned at sea
Funerals have taken place for 8 of the 15 migrants who drowned after the boat they were in sank in the Meditteranean.

Kenyan farmers use fertiliser made by bugs to reverse soil degradation
Redworms and black soldier fly larvae are turning organic waste into compost that is better for the soil and improves productivity.

Uganda President’s son Muhoozi announces 2031 presidential bid
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced plans to run for president in 2031, signalling a possible bid to succeed his father, President Yoweri Museveni.

Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns
Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned, saying he wants to respect President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s wishes.

‘It’s the people who suffer’: Cubans decry US embargo extension
Cubans struggling with blackouts, fuel shortages and soaring prices voiced frustration after the United States extended its decades-old trade embargo on the island for another year.

China's President Xi to hold talks with Egyptian counterpart in Cairo
The two are expected to exchange views on bilateral ties and ⁠international ​and regional issues of ​common concern.

Kenyan mothers die by the hundreds in childbirth as health care remains weak
Kilifi County in Kenya saw 532 mothers die for every 100,000 live births while the national average was 355 deaths, according to the latest government data in 2022.

Iran, Oman agree temporary Strait of Hormuz corridor
Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial vessels to transit the strategic waterway, as Tehran dismissed U.S. claims that mines had been cleared and warned that the strait could remain closed unless its conditions are met.

Police race to respond after gangs storm Kenscoff, kidnapping dozens
Police in Haiti are scrambling to respond after armed men attacked Kenscoff, a once-peaceful community near Port-au-Prince. At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped in one of the country’s largest mass abductions in years.

Atlantic storm Dolly not Linked to Dolly Parton's death
The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but the timing is pure coincidence and has no connection to Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday.

Dolly Parton, country music icon,dies at 80, after a remarkable career spanning music, film and philanthropy
From a log cabin in rural Tennessee to the world's biggest stages, Dolly Parton built a career that transcended music — leaving behind a legacy of songs, stories, laughter and generosity that touched generations.

Nigeria orders manhunt after deadly mass kidnapping
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces to track down gunmen accused of killing dozens of people and abducting residents from four villages in Niger state.

Thousands gather in Lagos Nigeria to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birth
Thousands of Muslim worshippers filled the streets of Lagos on Tuesday for Eid al-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad with processions, prayers and religious activities. The celebration also highlighted messages of unity and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims.

Guinea-Bissau to vote on constitution expanding presidential powers
The referendum is due to take place on August 30, followed by general elections in December. The vote is therefore being closely watched as Guinea-Bissau attempts to move from military rule back toward an elected government

Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton
The move follows the departures of Casemiro and a serious knee injury to Manuel Ugarte, leaving United looking to strengthen in midfield.

Egypt: Sufi muslims celebrate Mawlid al-Nabawi in Cairo
Holding banners and saying religious chants, hundreds of Egyptian Muslims gathered in Cairo on Tuesday to mark the birth of prophet Mohammed.

Washington urges countries to cut economic ties with Tehran
The United States launched a new campaign against Iran, seeking to block all of its potential sources of revenue and telling nations to cut economic ties with Tehran. If countries fail to do so, Washington said they will face US retaliation.

Uganda: Investigations into former Speaker of the House dropped
Ugandan authorities have announced that investigations into the former Speaker of the House, Anita Among, have been dropped. In May, Among was confined to her home in Kampala, following a corruption probe.

Madrid declares Ceuta a “national security interest”
Nearly a month on, the situation in Ceuta remains tense. Around 80,000 people crossed illegally from Morocco into the Spanish enclave. Now, Spain has declared Ceuta a “national security interest” and is creating a new coordination body bringing several authorities together.

Tanzania vice president resigns, citing president’s desire for change
Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics, saying he had become convinced that President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different deputy.

Ethiopia bids to host Africa Cup of Nations 2028 after 52 years
Ethiopia is officially in the race to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, potentially bringing the continent’s biggest football tournament back to the country for the first time in more than 50 years.

DRC: WHO updates ebola recommendations for member states
As the Ebola outbreak continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organisation has updated temporary recommendations to member states.

Sudan’s short-stature footballers chase World Cup dream amid war
Sudan’s short-stature football team is battling war, displacement and limited resources as it prepares for a shot at the 2026 World Cup in Morocco. Despite the hardships, the players continue to train in Khartoum, determined to represent their country on the international stage.

Barrydale: South Africa’s small town becoming an artists’ haven
Surrounded by hiking trails, mountain passes, hot springs and antique shops, Barrydale offers attractions beyond its art scene. For now, residents say the challenge is to welcome new artists and visitors without losing the qualities that drew them there in the first place.