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Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.

Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.

Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.

Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death march
The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death marchers for their mission.

Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin

Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming
Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".

London housing project wins top architecture award
Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was recognised for the way it responds to its surroundings.

Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.

India's 'cockroach' protesters set to return despite police crackdown
The youth-led movement plans a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.

Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse
Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.

Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?
France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.

Your child wasn't invited to the party - here's how to handle the disappointment
This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.

Weekly quiz: Which star is lending his voice to Gromit?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.

The Papers: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster'
The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.

'We got penalised for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram'
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?

What we know about the criminal investigation into US congresswoman Ilhan Omar
The nature of the investigation is unclear but comes after officials cast doubt on her US citizenship.

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Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

This 75,000-year-old wound suggests Neanderthal life was more violent than we thought
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.

Severe drought declared in parts of southern England
Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.

Another man admits raping woman drugged by husband over 20 years
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Stockport.

An Australian band’s ‘unreal’ journey to break a gig world record
The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.

Mother of Henry Nowak killer could be deported
Kiran Kaur was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July.

Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.

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Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Man Utd
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez issues an apology following his controversial remarks criticising the club's hierarchy.

Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand
Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick to see the hosts snatch victory late on.

Minus 17 to European dreams as Bournemouth fairytale continues
It was a night 127 years in the making as Bournemouth added another chapter to their fairytale with victory in their first-ever European home game.

Walsh vomit & Ponga pain - the physical toll of World Cup opener
Australia's Reece Walsh exerted himself to the point of throwing up, while New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga tried to play on with a suspected broken arm in a dramatic Men's Rugby League World Cup opener.

Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he is still not fit to lead
President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.

Al Jazeera

Iran war live: Saudi blasts Houthi ‘war crimes’; US warns on Saudi airports
Saudi Arabia calls Houthi attacks 'full-fledged war crimes' while the US warns of possible attacks on Saudi airports.

Two Syrian pipelines damaged amid spate of attacks on energy infrastructure
Fuel theft cited in Baniyas-Homs leak as gas export line in Hasakah catches fire.

At least 4, including 3 children, killed in US elementary school shooting
Authorities have indicated that the shooter was killed by gunfire, though details remain scant about the attack.

Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims
The halt to commercial shipments, including fruit and winter clothing, cuts off a key source of critical supplies.

Man United’s Martinez apologises for outburst after talks with Carrick
Lisandro Martinez meets Manchester United manager Michael Carrick before apologising for his criticism of the club.

Trump administration sues California over noncitizens on voter rolls
Lawsuit comes weeks before midterm elections and follows debunked claims of noncitizens voting in various states.

Several people dead or missing after Istanbul floods
Three people have died and several are reported missing after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across Istanbul

Israeli ‘ad’ firm helped infect spyware into Al Jazeera devices
An Israeli spyware disguised as a digital advertisement firm has targeted journalists’ devices at Al Jazeera.

ICE tactics spark debate before pivotal US midterm elections
Polls have found that Trump's hardline immigration enforcement effort has divided voters before the 2026 midterm race.

Robots dance the ‘Macarena’ at Japan tech expo
Humanoid robots were seen performing the “Macarena” at the annual CEATEC technology exhibition in Chiba, Japan.

At least 7 crew members missing after drone attacks on ships in Black Sea
Emergency teams are searching for 7 missing crew after two chemical tankers were attacked in the Black Sea.

Why are migrants risking their lives at sea to reach Yemen?
Al Jazeera’s Al Anoud Al Aqeedi explains why migrants are risking their lives to make the journey to Yemen.

Northern Ireland ex-DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sex crimes
Judge says Jeffrey Donaldson never apologised to victims as politician seeks to appeal his convictions.

Poll shows Bolsonaro with slight lead over Lula ahead of Brazilian run-off
Poll shows right-wing candidate with two percent advantage over Lula going into second round of voting on October 25.

Somalia says it will hold elections in 2027
Critics say unilateral decision to call polls is a recipe for more conflict.

Will Israeli voters punish Benjamin Netanyahu?
Netanyahu is reported to have received warnings before October 7, 2023, but failed to act on time.

Dying in ICE custody: Inside one family’s story of heartbreak
Ismael Ayala-Uribe was one of 53 people to die in ICE custody during Trump’s first 500 days back in office.

Ethiopian forces expand control in Tigray as militia claims Eritrean losses
Eritrea denies troop movement inside northern Ethiopia as US calls for de-escalation.

Ahead of US midterms, voters are frustrated with Trump, want change: Poll
Widespread voter disillusionment and pocketbook anxieties set a volatile stage for the GOP weeks before election night.

Trump ramps up third-country US deportations despite global rights outcry
Official data shows tens of thousands of migrants and asylum seekers have been sent to countries they have no ties to.

A mother’s touch helps premature babies grow strong in Gaza
At Nasser Hospital, a kangaroo mother care pilot programme helps vulnerable newborns.

Pope Leo resumes work in hospital while recovering from surgery
Catholic leader met top Vatican aide, as doctors say recovery proceeding after lung surgery to remove cancerous growth.

DR Congo protests Formula 1’s ‘indefensible’ decision to race in Rwanda
Formula One returns to Africa for the first time since 1993, but DRC slams decision to stage race in Rwanda.

Dying in Detention
Fault Lines investigates the soaring death rates in immigration detention centres following President Trump’s crackdown.

At least 5 killed in Houthi attack on Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden
Saudi-led coalition accuses Houthis of obtaining missile parts from regional states.

Global Times

New China-DPRK border bridge over Yalu River opens to traffic
The new China-DPRK Yalu River bridge officially opened to traffic on Thursday, with both sides jointly holding an opening ceremony ...

EU's 'talk-while-fighting' approach on China trade 'counterproductive'
Less than a week after China and the EU reached 16-point consensus on areas including trade, investment and export controls, ...

C919's average daily flights per aircraft approaching Airbus A320's level: report
China's domestically developed C919 passenger jet continued to expand its operations in the first three quarters of 2026, with monthly ...

US anti-war activists begin trip to see China beyond Western media narratives
As the US anti-war organization CodePink embarks on a 12-day trip to China to explore the country's revolutionary history and ...

'Forced labor' in Xinjiang's salmon industry, too? The New York Times has lost it: Global Times editorial

Why Takaichi's remarks about nuclear-powered submarines are so dangerous
Global Times

GT Voice: What pushes China-S.Korea efforts for upgrade of FTA?
Global Times

GT on the Spot: Intelligent unmanned counterterrorism equipment showcased at intl forum as delegates discuss emerging security threats
range of unmanned and intelligent counterterrorism systems, including specialized humanoid robots and robotic dogs equipped with firearms, were showcased at the 2026-Great Wall International Forum on Counter-Terrorism, held from Tuesday to Thursday. The exhibits highlighted China's latest advances in frontline counterterrorism equipment development, Global Times reporters observed.

OpenAI CFO's claim of cybersecurity risks about Chinese AI models driven by business interests amid open-weight competition: expert
IPAC audit exaggerates differences between countries to criticize UK's China policy

IPAC audit exaggerates differences between countries to criticize UK's China policy
OpenAI CFO's claim of cybersecurity risks about Chinese AI models driven by business interests amid open-weight competition: expert

'T. rex of fungi': Chinese scientists discover giant new fungal family in Yunnan Province
US anti-war activists begin trip to see China beyond Western media narratives As the US anti-war organization CodePink embarks on a 12-day trip to China to explore the country's revolutionary history and its high-tech infrastructure and development, Medea Benjamin, the group's co-founder, ... Deep in the forests of Southwest China's Yunnan Province, scientists have discovered a giant fungus that can stand half a meter tall and weigh than two kilograms. But its ... Exclusive: Chinese PLA naval-air forces warn, expel Philippine helicopter intruding into Huangyan Dao airspace According to sources, on Thursday, a Philippine military vessel launched a ship-borne helicopter in the waters adjacent to the territorial sea of China' s Huangyan Dao. The helicopter illegally intruded ...

Exclusive: Chinese PLA naval-air forces warn, expel Philippine helicopter intruding into Huangyan Dao airspace
US anti-war activists begin trip to see China beyond Western media narratives As the US anti-war organization CodePink embarks on a 12-day trip to China to explore the country's revolutionary history and its high-tech infrastructure and development, Medea Benjamin, the group's co-founder, ... 'T. rex of fungi': Chinese scientists discover giant new fungal family in Yunnan Province Deep in the forests of Southwest China's Yunnan Province, scientists have discovered a giant fungus that can stand half a meter tall and weigh than two kilograms. But its ... According to sources, on Thursday, a Philippine military vessel launched a ship-borne helicopter in the waters adjacent to the territorial sea of China' s Huangyan Dao. The helicopter illegally intruded ...

BMW starts 6G battery production in China as European automakers deepen industrial ties
C919's average daily flights per aircraft approaching Airbus A320's level: report

Chinese commerce minister meets Tim Cook; US executives' visits highlight confidence in Chinese market: expert
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Thursday met with Apple Executive Chairperson Tim Cook in Beijing, where they exchanged views on issues including China-US economic and trade relations, the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and Apple's business in China. Notably, Cook said that Apple will further expand its ...

Smart manufacturing takes center stage at Canton Fair, with global partners co-creating next-gen tech
Super crowded. This would be the first impression when walking into the Service Robots zone at the 140th Canton Fair, before even looking at the latest smart products. Visitors waited ... Anhui pledges stronger support for CXMT as China accelerates chip development East China's Anhui Province has pledged stronger support for leading Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), as the province seeks to expand its integrated circuit industry, strengthen technological innovation ... Chinese official investigation finds branded infant diapers do not contain toxic chemical formamide A multi-agency Chinese investigation has found no formamide in infant diapers, ending months of public concern after some media reports claimed the toxic chemical was present in a few popular ...

Anhui pledges stronger support for CXMT as China accelerates chip development
Smart manufacturing takes center stage at Canton Fair, with global partners co-creating next-gen tech Super crowded. This would be the first impression when walking into the Service Robots zone at the 140th Canton Fair, before even looking at the latest smart products. Visitors waited ... East China's Anhui Province has pledged stronger support for leading Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), as the province seeks to expand its integrated circuit industry, strengthen technological innovation ... Chinese official investigation finds branded infant diapers do not contain toxic chemical formamide A multi-agency Chinese investigation has found no formamide in infant diapers, ending months of public concern after some media reports claimed the toxic chemical was present in a few popular ...

Chinese official investigation finds branded infant diapers do not contain toxic chemical formamide
Smart manufacturing takes center stage at Canton Fair, with global partners co-creating next-gen tech Super crowded. This would be the first impression when walking into the Service Robots zone at the 140th Canton Fair, before even looking at the latest smart products. Visitors waited ... Anhui pledges stronger support for CXMT as China accelerates chip development East China's Anhui Province has pledged stronger support for leading Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), as the province seeks to expand its integrated circuit industry, strengthen technological innovation ... A multi-agency Chinese investigation has found no formamide in infant diapers, ending months of public concern after some media reports claimed the toxic chemical was present in a few popular ...

Shanghai program opens new literary horizons for international writers
While taking part in a writing program in Shanghai, US writer Cleo Qian told the Global Times during an exclusive interview that she has welcomed the opportunity to meet international ... China's million-follower mukbang creator 'Gan Fan Ying' dies days after her final 'Let's Eat' video The death of Chen Ziyi, a 24-year-old Chinese mukbang creator known online as "Gan Fan Ying," has drawn widespread attention in recent days. Related hashtags topped Sina Weibo (China's Instagram-like ... Chinese platforms remove viral AI videos pairing Monkey King and Lin Daiyu Chinese short-video platforms have removed thousands of AI-generated videos pairing Sun Wukong, the Monkey King from Journey to the West, with Lin Daiyu, the female lead of Dream of the ...

China's million-follower mukbang creator 'Gan Fan Ying' dies days after her final 'Let's Eat' video
Shanghai program opens new literary horizons for international writers While taking part in a writing program in Shanghai, US writer Cleo Qian told the Global Times during an exclusive interview that she has welcomed the opportunity to meet international ... The death of Chen Ziyi, a 24-year-old Chinese mukbang creator known online as "Gan Fan Ying," has drawn widespread attention in recent days. Related hashtags topped Sina Weibo (China's Instagram-like ... Chinese platforms remove viral AI videos pairing Monkey King and Lin Daiyu Chinese short-video platforms have removed thousands of AI-generated videos pairing Sun Wukong, the Monkey King from Journey to the West, with Lin Daiyu, the female lead of Dream of the ...

Chinese platforms remove viral AI videos pairing Monkey King and Lin Daiyu
Shanghai program opens new literary horizons for international writers While taking part in a writing program in Shanghai, US writer Cleo Qian told the Global Times during an exclusive interview that she has welcomed the opportunity to meet international ... China's million-follower mukbang creator 'Gan Fan Ying' dies days after her final 'Let's Eat' video The death of Chen Ziyi, a 24-year-old Chinese mukbang creator known online as "Gan Fan Ying," has drawn widespread attention in recent days. Related hashtags topped Sina Weibo (China's Instagram-like ... Chinese short-video platforms have removed thousands of AI-generated videos pairing Sun Wukong, the Monkey King from Journey to the West, with Lin Daiyu, the female lead of Dream of the ...

China-Tunisia archaeological project advances understanding of North African history
China and Tunisia are taking their archaeological cooperation deeper, combining Chinese fieldwork methods and digital technologies with a commitment to letting Tunisian research fellows shape the interpretation of their own past. The archaeological team working at the Ben Arous Forest site said the joint project offers a case ...

Rent your face for AI dramas? Experts warn of risks to rights and privacy
Stripped-down wedding trends in China as young couples reshape rules of matrimony

Stripped-down wedding trends in China as young couples reshape rules of matrimony
Rent your face for AI dramas? Experts warn of risks to rights and privacy

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Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight day
Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day.

Gianni Infantino chairs FIFA Council meeting as critics push to oust him
It is the first time he faces the 37-members since he was forced to drop his secretive and divisive World Cup sell-off plan.

Houthis struck Riyadh airport 20 times in October, Saudi-led coalition says
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have struck Riyadh’s King Khalid international airport 20 times since the start of October. A spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition said the attacks involved 10 drones, four ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and two unidentified projectiles.

Phase-1 trial of Ebola vaccine gets underway in Uganda
Scientists in the southern Ugandan city of Masaka are conducting a phase I trial of a candidate vaccine against the deadly Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease (BDBV), a strain for which no licensed vaccine or effective treatment currently exists.

US wants to see Senegal’s debt restructuring completed within a year
A top US Treasury official highlighted Dakar's case as an example of improvements in sovereign debt restructuring.

Africa CDC probes missing millions meant for ebola response
Africa CDC chief Dr. Jean Kaseya says more than $700 million in donor funding for Ebola response in the DRC cannot be traced

UK: Harry and Meghan make high-profile comeback six years after royal exit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the public eye in Britain. The couple greeted crowds, met children and visited community projects in Nottingham, the city where they first appeared together after their engagement in 2017.

HRW calls for greater access to Tigray region to ensure civilian protection
International NGO Human Rights Watch is calling for greater access to Ethiopia's Tigray region to better protect the population. The organisation says the renewed fighting between federal forces and Tigrayan rebels has cost lives and access to vital services.

School feeding programme supports children and local farmers in CAR
The World Food Programme says more than 250,000 children receive meals in 335 schools across the country.

Indonesia's skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets Singapore
Apocalyptic orange skies engulf Palangkaraya in Indonesia, while Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands nearly disappears behind thick smoke. Months of wildfires have triggered an air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia.

UK: Frieze London blurs the lines between art, gaming and reality
Visitors to Frieze London in the UK are becoming part of the artworks themselves, climbing a giant interactive spider, entering virtual worlds and taking part in installations that turn spectators into participants.

Africa Energy Week: Energy deals must deliver jobs and growth, participants say
Participants at Africa Energy Week in Cape Town are calling for greater efforts to ensure the vast resources of the African continent deliver industrial growth and provide much-needed employment as deals worth billions of dollars have already been struck at the five-day event.

Kenya hikes fuel prices amid higher import costs linked to Middle East conflict
Rising fuel prices are having a negative impact on household budgets and sectors including transport, agriculture, and construction.

Pakistan: Classrooms reduced to rubble in deadly school disaster, at leat 32 pupils killed
A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, on Thursday 15 October, killing at least 32 pupils and a teacher. Officials said the roof was structurally weak and had been overloaded by construction work. The school’s owner was arrested and an investigation launched.

Somalia announces parliamentary and presidential elections for 2027
Somalia announced on Thursday that parliamentary and presidential elections would be held next year, despite an increasingly fractured political landscape and worries over mounting instability.

Pix of the Day, 15 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 15 October, 2026 - Across the world

At least six dead after 5-storey building collapses in Cairo
Emergency crews in the Egyptian capital Cairo have recovered the bodies of six people, including three children, after the collapse of a five-storey building.

New embezzlement charge against Cameroon football chief Eto'o
In a complaint filed at the Special Criminal Court of Yaoundé, the Association of Amateur Clubs of Cameroon (ACFAC) claims Eto'o accepted public funds ostensibly to pay for expenses already covered by the organizers of friendly matches Cameroon played against Russia and Mexico in 2023

UK threatens Eritreans with total visa ban over migrant return policy
The announcement comes after Asmara abruptly withdrew returns cooperation earlier this year.

Vaccines, antibiotics: Africa's push for pharma independence [Business Africa]
Africa imports 70-80% of the medicines it consumes, and up to 95% of the active pharmaceutical ingredients needed to make them. That dependency leaves the continent exposed to every global supply chain shock, from Covid-19 to the war in Ukraine to instability in the Gulf

Rise in femicides in Cameroon spurs protests and demands for better laws
Nearly 70 women were killed in Cameroon this year for reasons related to their gender, according to the Ministry of Women's Affairs. The rise of these killings has sparked protests and calls for government action.

Mauritius extends curfew after protests turn violent
Mauritius extended a curfew on Wednesday over roughly a third of the island after rare violent protests saw almost 100 people arrested

Burkina Faso's military leader launches new football championship
The "Sovereignty League" tournament will feature 20 teams representing all the country's regions and aims to expand high-level football beyond major cities.

Somali-born US lawmaker Ilhan Omar under investigation over immigration history
Somali-born Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar is under investigation over potential crimes related to her family’s immigration paperwork. Federal agents have seized her phone, subpoenaed her relatives and searched her home.

Tanzania closes in on $42 billion gas development project
The liquefied natural gas project — led by Equinor and Shell is expected to unlock 47.13 trillion cubic feet of natural gas ⁠reserves, Reuters reported, enough to place Tanzania among Africa's top six holders of gas reserves

Hundreds celebrate in Somaliland's capital after Trump comments
United States President Donald Trump on Monday called Somaliland "a totally different country" from Somalia, prompting celebrations in Hargeisa.

China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge after 12-year delay
China and North Korea opened a new four-lane road bridge on Thursday, 15 October, ending a 12-year delay and creating a major new route for cross-border trade.

Thailand: Bangkok protesters decry IMF and World Bank, warn of destructive capitalism
Hundreds of protesters marched through Bangkok on Thursday, 15 October, in opposition to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank being held in the Thai capital.

Eritrean forces suffer 'heavy losses' in Tigray, Ethiopian militia says
Eritrean troops in Tigray have suffered "heavy losses" and are retreating towards their border, according to a spokesperson for an Ethiopian pro-government militia.

Guinea-Bissau junta sacks senior officer close to ousted president Embaló
The leader of Guinea-Bissau's military authorities, General Horta N'tam, has dismissed an army officer close to Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the latest removal involving personnel close to the ousted president.

Indonesia: Bali fuel supply delays spark panic buying and hours-long queues
Indonesia's resort island of Bali faced long queues at petrol stations on Wednesday, 14 October, as disrupted fuel deliveries left motorists waiting for hours.

Well-wishers rally behind Pope Leo XIV as he recovers from cancer surgery
With music and prayer, well-wishers gather outside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as Pope Leo XIV recovers from surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumour. Doctors say the pontiff is walking, eating, and making normal progress after the procedure.

Russia says diesel supply deal with US under negotiation after Trump-Putin call
Hours after Trump announced a deal with Putin, Russia says negotiations are still underway. Trump claims Moscow will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel, with more shipments promised in November and beyond.

Kenya reports second Ebola case, family member of first patient
Kenya has recorded its second case of Ebola, the health ministry said Wednesday, just over a week after reporting its first ever Ebola case and death.

IMF chief optimistic Senegal will reach agreement with creditors
Dakar is seeking to emerge from a financial crisis triggered by the discovery of undeclared public debt incurred by the previous administration.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay hits out at US sanctions on ICC
Just days after the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Navi Pillay, the White House imposed fresh sanctions on the International Criminal Court. Pillay, the former UN human rights chief, says the timing was no coincidence.

Turkish police raid Halk TV in Istanbul, sparking outrage over media freedom
Police barricades surrounded the headquarters of Halk TV in Istanbul on Wednesday, 14 October, as Turkish authorities raided the independent broadcaster and appointed a trustee to take control of its operations.

Four killed in shooting after politician’s memorial in South Africa
A gunman fired on a group of mourners leaving a memorial service for a local politician in South Africa, killing at least four people and injuring three others, police said Wednesday.

WHO raises alarm over undetected Ebola cases in DR Congo
The number of confirmed cases has surged past 9,000 with more than 4,300 deaths, with many not detected while the patients are still alive.

Rival communities clashes in South Sudan's Lakes state leaves scores dead
Deadly clashes have erupted in South Sudan, leaving scores dead and hospitals overwhelmed with wounded victims. The violence broke out Friday in the Rumbek area of Lakes State, as rival community groups battled.

Germany: Supporters rally in Hamburg as trial opens over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Supporters waving Ukrainian flags gathered outside a court in Hamburg on Wednesday, 14 October, in solidarity with a former Ukrainian army officer accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea.

Pix of the Day, 14 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 14 October, 2026 - Across the world

Mali hosts more than 322,000 refugees and asylum seekers
Mali is facing mounting humanitarian pressure, with hundreds of thousands of people seeking safety inside its borders. As of September 30, 2026, the country was hosting 322,584 refugees and asylum seekers, alongside 414,524 internally displaced people.

Centre showcasing black and African culture opens in London
In addition to film screenings, the venue will host masterclasses, industry panels, and live performances by established and emerging talent.

'Act of ingratitude': Niger condemns expulsion of security agents from France
Niger on Tuesday condemned the expulsion of two of its security agents from France, calling it a “serious and unacceptable act of ingratitude.”

Somalia faces growing hunger fears as El Niño strengthens
The country is consistently ranked by international organisations as being among the top regions at risk during El Niño cycles.

Somalia’s children face deadly malnutrition crisis as aid dwindles
Almost 2 million Somali children between the ages of 6 months and almost 5 will be suffering from acute malnutrition by June, analysts predict. Many are internally displaced people who lack access to basic services.

Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates
Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.

Navi Pillay calls for action, not words, to defend international justice
South African jurist, Navi Pillay, was honoured for her lifelong commitment to human rights, justice, and accountability.

Mauritius imposes curfew after police shooting sparks violent protests
Residents of Mauritius were under curfew on Tuesday night in response to rare violent protests after a police officer shot and seriously injured a woman.