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Watch: Anti-migrant boat protesters block roads in Portsmouth
The government condemned "the intimidating and thuggish behaviour" of the demonstrators.

New videos of man at centre of 9/11 lawsuit reveal links to extremists and Saudi state
The footage and other evidence the FBI failed to share undermine Omar al-Bayoumi's 25 years of denials.

Germany's far-right AfD hails big victory in east, but falls short of majority
Alternative for Germany hails a "historic" success as preliminary results show a big margin of victory with almost 44% of the vote.

Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany's AfD
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has blood cancer
Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.

Kyiv air raid alerts at record high as Russia launches round-the-clock strikes
Schools, businesses and public transport are all struggling with the surge in Russian air attacks.

Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Five people are dead and five seriously injured after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane "overran" the runway and caught fire, officials say.

The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam
About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC.

Rapist serving life may face more assault charges
Zhenhao Zou was convicted of raping 10 women but he is thought to have committed further crimes.

Jaguar Land Rover boss to meet minister as thousands of job cuts expected
Speaking to the BBC, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds ruled out a bailout for the company.

Andrew Scott feels the Pressure as 'unsung hero' in WW2 thriller
The actor reveals how he approached playing James Stagg, the "chilly" meteorologist key to D-Day's success.

Did the FBI bury evidence of alleged Saudi agent’s role in 9/11?
Omar al-Bayoumi has always denied being an extremist and a Saudi spy.

The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs'
Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient stores of carbon - and sending a toxic smog across South East Asia.

Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain
Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writes James Landale.

The Papers: 'Losing battle to halt Russia's 'hybrid' war' and 'Oh chute!'
A warning from defence officials and a skydiving miracle lead Monday's front pages.

Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation
Firms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says.

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanese village kill 11, state media say
Lebanon says renewed attacks jeopardise a US-brokered ceasefire meant to end the conflict between Israel and armed group Hezbollah.

Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure
Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from the capital Jakarta, began erupting late on Friday.

Drug rape killer should never have been freed, says victim
One of Richard Scatchard's victims says his killing of Kelly Faiers in 2023 could have been avoided.

Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school
The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.

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How New Is Andy Burnham’s Labour?
The new chancellor prepares a speech as the PM tries to seperate the party from the past.

An insider's account of Trump's White House
Jonathan Swan gained unprecedented access to Trump’s inner circle.

Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Go behind the scenes with the Manchester United and England footballer

Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

No new striker, no worries - Havertz and Odegaard torment Chelsea
Nine points from three games, one goal conceded and big players stepping up - are Arsenal still ahead of the rest in the race for the Premier League title?

Antonelli 'walks over water' for win that will go down in F1 folklore
Kimi Antonelli delivered one of the great F1 drives to win the Italian Grand Prix and leave Mercedes' team-mate George Russell's title hopes almost a lost cause.

Fury says he is looking for new opponent, calls out Usyk
Tyson Fury has sparked more speculation his all-British heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua is on the verge of collapse by suggesting he needs a new opponent for November.

Alcaraz delivers statement win to reach US Open last eight
Carlos Alcaraz continues his return from long-term injury with a hugely impressive fourth-round win against Tommy Paul at the US Open.

Smaller ball for women makes it 'harder to do my job'
A smaller ball is being trialled in women's international rugby union for September and October's WXV Global Series - and it is dividing opinion.

Champions Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea
Reigning champions Arsenal came from behind to beat big-spending Chelsea in a pulsating London derby at Emirates Stadium.

Al Jazeera

India teams search for survivors after Delhi building collapse kills six
Rescue teams work to locate survivors after New Delhi building collapse.

Israeli air attack kills at least 10 people in southern Lebanon
Among the 10 killed overnight are children, including a two-month old infant.

Six children among 11 people killed in Indonesian market fire
A massive fire at a market in the Indonesia village of Babuda has claimed the lives of eleven people.

Ten killed and dozens injured in Mexico fireworks blast
Ten people were killed after a fireworks display detonated during a religious festival in Mexico, injuring dozens more.

Anti-immigration protesters clash with police in UK after boat arrival
Anti-immigration protesters clashed with police in Portsmouth after around 140 people arrived in UK aboard a small boat.

Armed assailant attacks Ohio Democratic candidate during campaign stop
Patrick Havas, 38, arrested with weapons after injuring several at Ohio Democrat Amy Acton’s campaign stop.

Philippines warns China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cuts
Manila defence chief says Washington gave 'definite assurances' that its commitments to the Philippines remain.

Iran to announce restricted zone outside Strait of Hormuz
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Tehran will announce a restricted zone around the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia’s proposed ‘opt out’ law targets Big Tech algorithms
Social media platforms face scrutiny over addictive algorithms; new law aims to give Australians greater feed control.

Eight-year-old Gaza girl killed by Israel on first day of school
An eight-year-old girl and her father were killed when an Israeli strike hit their vehicle on her first day of school.

Adidas faces boycott over amputee campaign featuring Israeli soldier
Adidas is facing calls for a boycott after featuring a former Israeli soldier in a campaign for amputees.

Jamaica to file slavery reparations petition during UK visit
Petition to King Charles questions the legality of slavery under English law and UK’s responsibility for reparations.

Why is Kenya cracking down on foreign traders and small retailers?
President Ruto says small businesses should be reserved for Kenyans as his government moves against foreign traders.

Serbia’s Red Star Belgrade honour Ratko Mladic with tifo
Red Star Belgrade fans unveiled a tifo honouring Ratko Mladic at the Belgrade derby with Partizan.

North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’
Leader Kim Jong Un says vessel will form part of Pyongyang's nuclear response system, strengthen naval forces.

Iran war live: Tehran to announce Hormuz route; Israel kills 11 in Lebanon
Move comes as Iran's top negotiator warns of heavier responses to new attacks after US strikes on Iranian oil tankers.

Alcaraz breezes into last eight at US Open
Carlos Alcaraz beats American Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach US Open quarterfinals.

At least five killed after Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami airport
Five people are injured, and the cause of the crash is being investigated, authorities say.

At least 10 killed in central Mexico fireworks blast during festival
Local government says at least 60 were wounded in the blast, apparently caused by a burning bull effigy.

Amazon Prime plane overruns runway at Miami Airport
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 overran a runway at Miami International Airport and collided with several vehicles.

Can AfD form Germany’s first far-right state government since World War II?
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is projected to win a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt.

Susan Sarandon says she still loses film roles over support for Palestine
Susan Sarandon says she still loses film roles over support for Palestine

Will Israelis re-elect Benjamin Netanyahu?
Recent opinion polls suggest opposition bloc is ahead of PM's coalition.

At least five killed in New Delhi building collapse
At least five people have been killed and nine rescued after a building housing mostly students collapsed in New Delhi.

Abdul El-Sayed uses speech to talk about Muslim faith and American identity
Michigan Senate hopeful spoke about his faith and the experiences of Muslim Americans.

Global Times

Some victims identified after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang
The identities of some of the victims in the mudslide that struck Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region ...

8 state-owned central financial firms get 360b yuan capital boost to strengthen risk resilience
Eight Chinese central financial enterprises, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), unveiled capital increase plans on Sunday to ...

China publishes nautical map for sea approaches to Pinglu Canal, which will start navigation in September, enhancing links with ASEAN
China officially released the nautical map for the approaches to the country's major river-to-sea Pinglu Canal on Monday. Meanwhile, aids ...

Four retired passenger planes on auction in Chongqing city, can be converted to cafés, restaurants
Four retired passenger planes — an Airbus A321, an A320, an A319 and a Boeing 737-700 — will be auctioned ...

More damaging than the 'tractor spy' narrative is the witch-hunt mentality: Global Times editorial

Taiwan region must understand signals from the China-US theater commanders' meeting: Hai Feng
Hai Feng

Japan, tear down your evil 'Hakko Ichiu Tower' first
Global Times

GT Voice: Global chip market is large enough for CXMT to expand
Global Times

High-speed rail link injects new vitality into revolutionary sites of China's Long March
As the train pulled out of Ruijin Station and wound through rolling hills, 67-year-old Liu Ying leaned against the window, softly humming a melody she had known since childhood -- one that evokes the spirit of the epic Long March that shaped modern China than 90 years ...

China's top grain-producing province turns paddies into tourist destinations
Over 2,500 rescuers deployed to mudslide-hit border port in China's Xizang

Over 2,500 rescuers deployed to mudslide-hit border port in China's Xizang
China's top grain-producing province turns paddies into tourist destinations

Young Uzbek finds opportunities in cross-border logistics in China's Xinjiang
Arseniy Kretov works at an office in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 3, 2026. Arseniy Kretov, 27, who goes by the Chinese name Yu ... Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit China upon invitation A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Sunday that Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will visit China upon invitation from ... China-Singapore 'Maritime Cooperation-2026' joint exercise opens, aiming to deepen mutual trust, boost joint response capability: expert The China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise opened at a military port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province, on Saturday, with representatives of participating naval personnel from both countries attending the ...

Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit China upon invitation
Young Uzbek finds opportunities in cross-border logistics in China's Xinjiang Arseniy Kretov works at an office in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 3, 2026. Arseniy Kretov, 27, who goes by the Chinese name Yu ... A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Sunday that Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will visit China upon invitation from ... China-Singapore 'Maritime Cooperation-2026' joint exercise opens, aiming to deepen mutual trust, boost joint response capability: expert The China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise opened at a military port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province, on Saturday, with representatives of participating naval personnel from both countries attending the ...

China-Singapore 'Maritime Cooperation-2026' joint exercise opens, aiming to deepen mutual trust, boost joint response capability: expert
Young Uzbek finds opportunities in cross-border logistics in China's Xinjiang Arseniy Kretov works at an office in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 3, 2026. Arseniy Kretov, 27, who goes by the Chinese name Yu ... Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit China upon invitation A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Sunday that Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will visit China upon invitation from ... The China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise opened at a military port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province, on Saturday, with representatives of participating naval personnel from both countries attending the ...

French-American duck robot's 'Chinese brain' reveals deep integration of global supply chains
China opens BeiDou reference station data to public for the first time

China opens BeiDou reference station data to public for the first time
French-American duck robot's 'Chinese brain' reveals deep integration of global supply chains

RMB use expands in Africa amid growing financial connectivity and trade
China's currency, the renminbi (RMB), is playing a bigger role in Africa as trade with the continent flourishes. From the launch of direct RMB settlement services in Tanzania to expanded connectivity with the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) in Kenya and Namibia, as well as the establishment of ...

China, Russia mull new rail links as rising trade fuels push for cross-border capacity
8 state-owned central financial firms get 360b yuan capital boost to strengthen risk resilience Eight Chinese central financial enterprises, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), unveiled capital increase plans on Sunday to replenish their core Tier-1 capital. The plans total 360 billion ... China and Russia are discussing new railway routes while expanding capacity at existing border crossings, according to Russian media reports citing Oleg Belozerov, CEO of state-owned Russian Railways, as growing ... What will 'home robots of the future' look like? Less human intervention, smarter machines: Chinese firms redefine 'smart' at IFA A splash of ketchup on the floor became an impromptu challenge for a Chinese robot vacuum at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

What will 'home robots of the future' look like? Less human intervention, smarter machines: Chinese firms redefine 'smart' at IFA
8 state-owned central financial firms get 360b yuan capital boost to strengthen risk resilience Eight Chinese central financial enterprises, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), unveiled capital increase plans on Sunday to replenish their core Tier-1 capital. The plans total 360 billion ... China, Russia mull new rail links as rising trade fuels push for cross-border capacity China and Russia are discussing new railway routes while expanding capacity at existing border crossings, according to Russian media reports citing Oleg Belozerov, CEO of state-owned Russian Railways, as growing ... A splash of ketchup on the floor became an impromptu challenge for a Chinese robot vacuum at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

Students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese National Day at gala in Canberra, Australia
International students perform during a gala celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese National Day at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, on Sept. 5, 2026. The event was held here ... In pics: opening ceremony of Nadam fair in Daqing, China's Heilongjiang Courtesy horse riders move in formation during the opening ceremony of a Nadam fair in the Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod, Daqing City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 6, 2026. ... Egypt accelerates energy transition with Chinese companies becoming key force On Wednesday, China and Egypt issued a joint statement on further deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership. The statement mentioned that the two sides agreed to further deepen the synergy between ...

In pics: opening ceremony of Nadam fair in Daqing, China's Heilongjiang
Students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese National Day at gala in Canberra, Australia International students perform during a gala celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese National Day at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, on Sept. 5, 2026. The event was held here ... Courtesy horse riders move in formation during the opening ceremony of a Nadam fair in the Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod, Daqing City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 6, 2026. ... Egypt accelerates energy transition with Chinese companies becoming key force On Wednesday, China and Egypt issued a joint statement on further deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership. The statement mentioned that the two sides agreed to further deepen the synergy between ...

Egypt accelerates energy transition with Chinese companies becoming key force
Students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese National Day at gala in Canberra, Australia International students perform during a gala celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese National Day at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, on Sept. 5, 2026. The event was held here ... In pics: opening ceremony of Nadam fair in Daqing, China's Heilongjiang Courtesy horse riders move in formation during the opening ceremony of a Nadam fair in the Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod, Daqing City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 6, 2026. ... On Wednesday, China and Egypt issued a joint statement on further deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership. The statement mentioned that the two sides agreed to further deepen the synergy between ...

Chinese esports clubs go beyond physical contests to claim relatively 'static' gaming titles
At the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris, France, 28 Chinese clubs competed across 24 titles during this year's seven-week tournament. Chinese esports club AG.AL claimed the overall championship, while KSG won the Honor of Kings World Cup, BaiSha Gaming took the CrossFire title and JDG finished third ...

Queen is back! China's Zheng Qinwen pulls off stunning 0-5 comeback to reach US Open last 16
Multi-genre US films to hit Chinese theaters in September amid China's expanding film lineup

Multi-genre US films to hit Chinese theaters in September amid China's expanding film lineup
Queen is back! China's Zheng Qinwen pulls off stunning 0-5 comeback to reach US Open last 16

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В Майами грузовой самолёт выкатился за пределы взлётной полосы
Погибли пять человек

В Перми беспилотник попал в многоэтажный дом
Сообщается об одном погибшем

"Альтернатива для Германии" побеждает на выборах в Саксонии-Анхальт
По результатам экзит-поллов, АдГ набирает почти 45% голосов

В Кабардино-Балкарии сошла лавина, два человека погибли, 10 пропали
МЧС ведёт поиск пропавших туристов

Иран атаковал американские военные корабли, США потопили танкер
Обмен ударами произошёл в районе Ормузского пролива

Лида Мониава покинет пост директора хосписа "Дом с маяком"
Уезжать из России она не собирается

Гонконг на фоне санкций увеличил импорт золота из России в три раза
Это рекордный показатель

В Киеве прошли переговоры Зеленского с Уиткоффом и Кушнером
Визит ранее несколько раз откладывался

Спутники впервые выведены на орбиту из континентальной Европы
Ракета немецкой Isar Aerospace доставила на орбиту пять спутников

Белый дом: Уиткофф и Кушнер обсудили в Москве "конкретные планы"
6 сентября американские переговорщики ожидаются в Киеве

В Рязани после атаки дронов загорелся нефтеперерабатывающий завод
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Хакеры выложили в сеть 5 терабайт документов берлинского Сената
Часть из них конфиденциальна

Кандидата от "Яблока" могут снять с выборов за фото певца из Motorhead
На него составлен административный протокол о "демонстрации экстремистской символики"

Переговоры Путина с Уиткоффом и Кушнером длились более трёх часов
Каких-либо заявлений по их итогам пока не сделано

Путин поддержал идею брать на службу тяжелобольных добровольцев
С инициативой выступил пропагандист Евгений Поддубный

Александр Вучич стал кандидатом в премьеры Сербии от правящей партии
Ранее он заявлял, что уйдёт с поста президента

Путин распорядился не наносить удары по Киеву с 5 по 8 сентября
Об этом сообщил пресс-секретарь Кремля Дмитрий Песков

Суд в Грузии разрешил экстрадицию в Россию соратника Фургала
Защита намерена обжаловать решение

Пять стран ЕС согласовали модель "центров по возврату" мигрантов
Переговоры ведутся преимущественно со странами Африки

Генассамблея ООН поддержала замену традиционной карты мира
С инициативой отказаться от карты Меркатора выступили власти Того

Africanews

Libya arrests five people in connection with drone strikes on refinery
Authorities in western Libya have arrested five people including foreigners who were involved in a recent string of drone attacks on a major energy complex, the Tripoli-based government said on Sunday.

Cape Verde declares two days of mourning for 25 victims of bus crash
Cape Verde began two days of mourning on Sunday after a bus crash on the island of Fogo killed 25 people, most of them children and teenagers.

Mourners in Algeria bid farewell to 10-year-old boy trapped for days in well
Mourners in Algeria bade farewell to ten-year-old Ayoub Hadaf on Sunday, one day after his body was recovered from a well where he’d been trapped for four days.

Cape Verde's President Neves attends funeral of bus crash victims
Cape Verde’s President Jose Maria Neves attended the funeral on Sunday of some of the victims of a bus crash on the country’s Fogo Island. The accident killed at least 25 people, most of them children and teenagers.

Ebola burial team in DRC works under threats as virus continues to spread
As the Ebola epidemic continues to spread through eastern DR Congo, the death toll now stands at more than 3,000 people. Because of the risk of contagion, victims have to buried in accordance with strict protocols.

African Women's Volleyball: A new era of competition
African women’s volleyball is expanding its reach. More countries are taking part in competitions, new teams are making progress and the hierarchy is becoming less predictable. The 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi provided another illustration of this shift.

At least 25 dead in Cape Verde bus crash, most of them children and teenagers
At least 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, were killed in a bus crash on Cape Verde's Fogo Island, public radio network RCV said on Sunday.

Algerian rescue workers recover body of 10-year-old boy trapped in well
Rescue operations ended Saturday night in northwestern Algeria for a 10-year-old boy trapped in a well. Ayoub Hadaf died in the well despite the rescue operations that had been underway for several days, his grandfather, Ahmed Hadef, and officials announced on Saturday night.

Iraq facing petrol shortage as Middle East war chokes off supplies
Drivers formed long lines outside fuel stations in Baghdad on Saturday as gasoline supplies dropped in oil-rich Iraq due to import disruptions caused by the Middle East war.

Togo's sacred Voodoo stone augers year of peace and prosperity
Togo's sacred Voodoo stone promises year of peace, purity and prosperity at annual Ekpessosso festival in Aneho.

Investigation underway into cause of deadly Kinshasa wedding fire
An investigation is underway into a fire at a wedding party in Congo's capital Kinshasa left at least 22 people dead, the regional mayor said Saturday.

Kenya braces for heavy rainfall as UN says El Niño to strenghten
The United Nations’ climate agency warned this week that El Niño is expected to strengthen further in the coming months, bringing risks of extreme weather into 2027. In Kenya, weather experts said the phenomenon could cause above-normal rains between October and December.

Masked anti-immigration protesters disrupt UK's Dover port
Dozens of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads leading to Britain’s busiest ferry port on Saturday, clogging traffic and disrupting travellers and cargo vehicles heading for France.

Niger blames France for inciting failed mutiny, Paris denies involvement
Niger has blamed France for inciting last week’s failed military mutiny, according ‌to a government statement read on television on Friday. Paris has denied any involvement in the attack.

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices as US and Iran both claim control
Tensions are ongoing over the fate of the Strait of Hormuz as both the United States and Iran are claiming control of the waterway. A recent escalation of the attacks in the region is driving oil prices in several countries.

São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova sworn in for second term
São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova was officially sworn in for a second five-year term on Thursday, in a ceremony attended by several heads of state and government.

Guinea buries 36 victims of Conakry landfill collapse
Thousands of people attended a mass funeral held in Guinea on Friday for the 36 people killed in a landfill collapse in a suburb of the capital last month.

UN General Assembly adopts new world map that shows Africa's true size
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that reflects Africa's size more accurately. The resolution, sponsored by Togo, was passed with 164 member states voting in favour. The US voted against.

Liberia’s rescued chimpanzees receive health checks
Many of the chimps at Second Chance were captured from the wild as infants before ending up at the laboratory and enduring decades of invasive and distressing experiments.

Five EU nations aim to send rejected asylum applicants to 'return hubs' by 2027
Five European Union countries are seeking a deal with an unnamed non-EU country to host a "return hub" for migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, with a targeted start date of January 1, a Danish minister said Friday.

Body of King Oyo returns to Uganda ahead of burial
The body of Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, recognised as the world's youngest reigning monarch, arrived back in Uganda on Friday following his death in the United States at age 34.

Civil society groups in South Africa call for temporary halt to new data centres
South African civil society groups are calling for a halt to the construction of additional data centers in the country until the use of scarce water, land and electricity resources has been investigated.

By Any Means explores imperfect alliances in the fight for civil rights
Director Elegance Bratton says the film challenges the idea that social change requires perfect allies.

Balogun omitted from Monaco Conference League squad after transfer collapse
US striker Folarin Balogun has been left out of Monaco’s squad for the Conference League amid uncertainty over his future after the collapse of his proposed transfer to Everton this week.

African migrants stranded in Yemen face growing humanitarian crisis
African migrants who are stranded in Yemen as the country's border with Saudi Arabia remains closed are facing an unfolding humanitarian crisis worsened by depleting aid supplies, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

COP17 in Mongolia wraps up with 1.3 billion dollars of Green Investment Pledge
Member states of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification met in Ulaanbaatar to find solutions and funds for reversing the process of land degradation that already affects 40% of soil on the planet. It ended in the 1.3 billion dollar pledge for Green projects.

Anthony Joshua crash: Court hears driver was overtaking when SUV crashed
A Nigerian court has heard new details about the road crash that killed two members of Anthony Joshua’s team, with the driver accused of causing the collision denying the charges against him.

Transnational network fuelling war in Sudan, UN report claims
Sudan’s brutal three-year war is being fueled by a transnational network of foreign companies, the United Nations said in a report on Thursday.

Eto'o backs FIFA's Infantino as World Cup sell-off plan backfires
Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o has urged African football chiefs to support Gianni Infantino, as the FIFA boss faces pressure over a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup

US Treasury issues $1 coin with Trump's face on it
The US Treasury on Wednesday issued $1 coins featuring the face of President Donald Trump, the latest move in an unprecedented campaign by the Republican billionaire to put his personal stamp on national institutions

Drivers 'shocked' as Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda with competition, costs rising
Uber is leaving Nigeria and Uganda, ending its ride-hailing services in the two African markets with immediate effect.

Injuries as violence erupts at South Africa anti-migrant protest
A demonstration against undocumented migrants in South Africa descended into violence Thursday with one foreign national arrested and a community leader saying five Congolese were hurt

Spanish PM defends handling of Ceuta crisis, refuses to pin Morocco
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday rejected, again, suggestions that Moroccan authorities helped orchestrate the deadly mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, as pressure grows over his handling of the crisis

Botswana’s rare slaty egret signals the health of the Okavango
Conservationists say climate change and water management across national borders make regional cooperation essential, with AEWA supporting a coordinated conservation plan for the bird.

Tunisia: Court starts final hearing in mass trial of opposition figures
A Tunisian court started hearing on Thursday the final appeal of scores of opposition figures accused of plotting against the state.

South Africa: Sharpeville massacre victims launch legal action
Lawyers for survivors and relatives of those killed in the Sharpeville massacre are launching legal action against the South African government, hoping to overturn a law that has prevented compensation claims.

Kenya: Nurses protest in Nairobi over work conditions
Wearing white and carrying placards, dozens of nurses took to the streets of Nairobi, protesting over what they say is the government's failure to address long-standing labor grievances.

South Africa: Illegal mining putting Johannesburg infrastructure at risk
South Africa's economic hub Johannesburg was born from a gold rush in the 19th century. Today, the illegal mining of gold and other minerals is threatening its infrastructure - damaging the city's transport and power networks, as well as homes and buildings.

Sao Tomé: Open-air Tchiloli theatre continues to thrive
Brought to the archipelago nation more than 500 years ago by Portuguese colonialists, the tradition of open-air Tchiloli theatre continues to prove popular with residents and tourists to this day.

Senegal mother turns grief into a fight for missing migrants
Boye founded the Collective of Victims of Irregular Migration in Senegal in 2020. The group now supports more than a hundred women, while working with organisations including the Red Cross to trace missing migrants

Somalia: Fighting breaks out on outskirts of Baidoa
Fighting broke out in Baidoa early Thursday between Somali government forces and militia loyal to former South West State predisent Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen.

Cairo hails visit by China's Xi Jinping as boost to global stability
Several Egyptian officials have hailed Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest state visit to their country as a boost to bilateral relations and a tour that could add stability to a world with rising regional and international tensions.

Kenya relocates crocodiles as rising waters bring them into conflict with humans
Kenya's wildlife officers are trapping crocodiles on the shores of Lake Baringo in a bid to curb growing human-wildlife conflict as rising waters push the reptiles towards homes.

In Ghana, larger-than-life coffins tell the stories of the dead
In Ghana, particularly among Ga communities around the capital, "figurative" or "fantasy" coffins, as they're known, offer fantastical, yet intimate, send-offs. Fishermen are buried in massive, human-sized fish or canoes, farmers in cocoa pods, drivers in cars and religious figures in Bibles

Spain: Moroccan migrants in Ceuta call for right to apply for asylum
A Moroccan migrant on Wednesday argued he and other migrants had the right to apply for asylum, after crossing the border to the Spanish city of Ceuta, as the enclave marked its September 2 annual official holiday.

Uganda names oil ‘Pearl Sweet’ as production nears
Uganda’s crude will be transported through the 1,443-kilometre East African Crude Oil Pipeline to Tanzania.

Africa food systems forum: Putting capital where It matters {Business Africa}
How can Africa bridge the gap between ambitious commitments and the capital needed to scale businesses? and After 15 years off the tracks, Kinshasa’s commuter train returns, offering relief in one of Africa’s most congested cities.

Tens of thousands in Spain protest Ceuta border crisis
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets Wednesday across Spain to protest the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ceuta, demanding solutions and blaming Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for his government's handling of it

Xi Jinping visits Grand Egyptian museum as China and Egypt deepen strategic ties
He said China supports regional dialogue on peace and security and is ready to work with countries in the region to protect international shipping lane

South Africa probes low-flying passenger Jets at rugby match
A low-altitude flyover by two Airlink passenger jets before a rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium is being reviewed by South African aviation authorities after it drew safety concerns, officials said Wednesday.