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German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on
Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Key takeaways from BBC interview as Earl Spencer defends claims about King
Earl Spencer speaks to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg ahead of the publication of his book about his sister Diana, Princess of Wales.

Watch: Emotional Earl Spencer says he misses sister Diana every day
"This is my swan song too. I'm not here to bang on about Diana, this is my final word, celebration of her", Earl Spencer told presenter Laura Kuenssberg.

Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says
Moscow's mayor says 450 drones were downed during the overnight barrage, in which two people died.

Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first Trump meeting
While Burnham praised the agreement, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey called it a "pretend" victory for Trump.

Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested
Aleema Khanum is accused of mobilising her brother’s supporters ahead of country-wide protests.

Kelsey Parker welcomes baby after 'devastating' stillbirth last year
The widow of The Wanted singer Tom Parker has given birth after last year announcing the "devastating" loss of a stillborn baby.

Trump says triumphal arch will be military complex with drones and snipers
Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes.

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy
The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.

Neville calls Man Utd 'pathetic' - but Carrick maintains belief
Gary Neville calls Manchester United "pathetic", but boss Michael Carrick maintains belief after salvaging draw at Fulham.

Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.

Man rearrested after missing mum's remains found
The remains of mother-of-three Joanne Sheen were found almost seven years after she went missing.

Kuenssberg: I asked Earl Spencer who we should believe - him or the King?
Princess Diana's brother has caused a storm with his new memoir - the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg describes how she put his claims to the test.

Watch the full interview with Earl Spencer on iPlayer in Princess Diana: My Sister's Story
In this UK exclusive, Laura Kuenssberg interviews Earl Spencer.

Watch: Earl Spencer says he felt Charles had 'giddy tone' during call after Diana's death
Princess Diana's brother has been interviewed by the BBC ahead of the release of his book on the late Princess of Wales.

Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC
Princess Diana's brother describes press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan as a "cancerous influence in their life" and says he saw his sister cry "tears of despair" over interest in her.

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married
Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.

The deadly new drugs making Scotland's fight against addiction even harder
Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished?
A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.

Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.

Maddy Cusack's family still waiting for answers on third anniversary of her death
The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.

No criminality in death of three sisters who died in sea
An investigation by Sussex Police into the deaths off the coast of Brighton has concluded.

Top Gear star Richard Hammond thanks emergency crews 20 years on from crash
Richard Hammond was seriously injured in a jet dragster crash at Elvington in September 2006.

Danny Dyer and Becky Hill join water industry protest
Activists are calling for the water industry to be returned to public ownership.

Lib Dems sleepwalking to irrelevance under Davey, says council leader
Devon County Council leader Julian Brazil tells the BBC Ed Davey is not the right person to lead the party.

Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.

Homes evacuated over fears fire at seaside hotel weakened building's structure
Residents living near Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel relocated after safety inspectors' concerns.

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Neville calls Man Utd 'pathetic' - but Carrick maintains belief
Gary Neville calls Manchester United "pathetic", but boss Michael Carrick maintains belief after salvaging draw at Fulham.

What have we learned from the Premier League so far?
BBC Sport takes a look at the opening weeks of the Premier League season as a long international break arrives.

Mourinho prints out 'red card' incidents after Real lose derby
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho prints out screenshots displaying two incidents he believes should have resulted in Atletico Madrid dismissals.

Rangers look like they know where they want to go - Celtic just look lost
Tom English reflects on the first Old Firm league game of the season, in which Rangers repeated their League Cup win over Celtic.

Bundesliga
Watch highlights from matchday four in the Bundesliga.

Holdt scores hat-trick as Spurs thrash 10-player Palace
Olivia Holdt claims a hat-trick as Tottenham score seven times in the second half to condemn 10-player Crystal Palace to their first defeat since being promoted back to the Women's Super League.

Middlesex beat Leicestershire to win One-Day Cup
Middlesex claim their first silverware in a decade as they beat Leicestershire in a thrilling One-Day Cup final.

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Eighteen suspects extradited to US over Haitian president’s 2021 killing
Federal court in Florida to try men accused of orchestrating the transnational plot to kill Jovenel Moise from US soil.

Qatar PM describes fallout of US-Israel war on Iran as ‘earthquake’
Speaking before the UN General Assembly, Sheikh Mohammed also announces a key shift in Qatar's investment strategy.

US, China open high-level talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Scott Bessent and He Lifeng meet in New York for US-China talks ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting later this week.

Qatar says it is working to revive Iran-US talks
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson tells Bloomberg that mediators are shuttling between Iran and US to revive talks.

France’s Macron and Canada’s Carney announce plans to build stronger ties
Announcement comes as Canada seeks a closer relationship with the EU amid a trade war with the US.

How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis?
Yemeni group warns of further attacks on the kingdom.

Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick
Matheus Cunha strikes late as Manchester United seal a 1-1 draw at Fulham, but pressure mounts on Michael Carrick.

Gaza artists honour Macklemore for supporting Palestine
Artists in Gaza are painting murals on destroyed walls, honouring US rapper Macklemore for his support for Palestine.

Jerusalem Daily: Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria
Jerusalem Daily: Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria

Trump tariffs hit Canada’s dairy farmers as US sales stall
A 50 percent tariff has disrupted dairy exports, leaving Canadian farmers with milk that cannot be redirected overnight.

Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools
Prime minister of Italy's longest serving government since WW2 faces election threat from far-right rival party.

Central Colombia forest fire threatens tourist town of Villa de Leyva
The country has battled multiple wildfires amid record-breaking temperatures fuelled by El Nino and drought conditions.

Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in feisty La Liga derby
The game hinged on Dean Huijsen's red card early in the second half for pulling down Giuliano Simeone in the box.

Photos: Nepal flood survivors find little trace of former lives
Nepal’s floods displace thousands, with survivors mourning loved ones and searching for belongings amid the debris.

Why have US prosecutors labelled China’s Huawei a criminal enterprise?
Huawei faces a landmark US trial, accused of theft, fraud and sanctions violations in a high-stakes legal battle.

Kenya’s Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon world record by a second
Agnes Ngetich finished 50 seconds ahead of compatriot Veronica Loleo, who came second.

Trump says monumental arch in Washington, DC will also be military complex
Plans for the arch had been met with opposition along with other projects by the US president to reshape capital city.

Venezuela quakes rescue dog ‘Tsunami’ honoured with statue
A Venezuelan rescue dog has been honoured with a statue for his search-and-rescue work after earthquakes in June.

Hundreds protest in Tunisia for release of jailed Gaza flotilla activists
Hundreds of Tunisians have protested in Tunis, demanding the release of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists.

Humanoid robots fight in cage match in Shanghai
Humanoid robots fight in cage match in Shanghai

The pro-Israel censors are starting to lose
The Macklemore controversy demonstrates that the cost of speaking up for Palestine is diminishing.

Jews and Muslims lived together for centuries. Did Zionism tear them apart?
On Deja Vu, Rabbi Haim Sofer explores the history of the Neturei Karta movement’s opposition to Zionism.

What’s behind Iranian authorities’ push for a mass mobilisation campaign?
Iran has launched a major mobilisation drive, sparking fears of renewed conflict with the US.

Netanyahu tours tunnels underneath Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, walked through tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa mosque compound.

Iran win Asian Games basketball bronze amid emotional scenes
Players celebrate podium finish that brings exemption from conscription, saying the pressure was 'out of this world'.

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China moves from 'world's factory' to 'innovation hub'
Humanoid robots, memory chips, and next-generation batteries shared the spotlight across 10 themed exhibition zones at the Hefei Binhu International ...

Proposed US-Japan-ROK Arctic plan raises 'geopolitical, security competition concerns'
Japan, the US and South Korea are preparing a memorandum on Arctic maritime cooperation and expanded energy supplies, Japan's Yomiuri ...

GT on the spot: Ningxia's smart greenhouse technology takes root in Arab markets
Smart photovoltaic greenhouse technology developed in Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is finding growing applications in Arab countries including ...

False AI-generated US intelligence highlights urgent need for China-US cooperation on AI safety: experts
A reported US military plan to board a Chinese ship over false intelligence generated with artificial intelligence has highlighted the ...

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

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

GT Voice: AI innovation competition should never become zero-sum rivalry
Global Times

Qinghai-Xizang Railway enters third decade with AI safeguards and better passenger care
Two decades into full operation, the Qinghai-Xizang Railway is undergoing another change. Artificial intelligence is helping screen equipment faults and monitor risks along remote tracks, while preparations for electrification are advancing.

China's first private marine research vessel starts sea trial, costs $22.4m crowdfunded by 37 fishermen
From food delivery rider to 336km ultramarathon record-breaker, China's Zhao Jiaju pushes the limits of human endurance

From food delivery rider to 336km ultramarathon record-breaker, China's Zhao Jiaju pushes the limits of human endurance
China's first private marine research vessel starts sea trial, costs $22.4m crowdfunded by 37 fishermen

Visit to Line 1 of the Bogotá Metro not for 'show': Chinese ambassador responds to ex-mayor's criticism
"We have never presented the Bogotá Metro as a gift from China or as property of the Chinese Government," stated Chinese Ambassador Zhu Jingyang in response to former mayor Enrique ... China, Tanzania sign pact to expand cardiac hospital China and Tanzania on Saturday signed an implementation agreement for the expansion of the China-aided Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI). China steps up crackdown on fraudulent practices in environmental monitoring China will intensify efforts to combat fraudulent practices by environmental monitoring agencies, with multiple government departments coordinating enforcement, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Saturday.

China, Tanzania sign pact to expand cardiac hospital
Visit to Line 1 of the Bogotá Metro not for 'show': Chinese ambassador responds to ex-mayor's criticism "We have never presented the Bogotá Metro as a gift from China or as property of the Chinese Government," stated Chinese Ambassador Zhu Jingyang in response to former mayor Enrique ... China and Tanzania on Saturday signed an implementation agreement for the expansion of the China-aided Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI). China steps up crackdown on fraudulent practices in environmental monitoring China will intensify efforts to combat fraudulent practices by environmental monitoring agencies, with multiple government departments coordinating enforcement, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Saturday.

China steps up crackdown on fraudulent practices in environmental monitoring
Visit to Line 1 of the Bogotá Metro not for 'show': Chinese ambassador responds to ex-mayor's criticism "We have never presented the Bogotá Metro as a gift from China or as property of the Chinese Government," stated Chinese Ambassador Zhu Jingyang in response to former mayor Enrique ... China, Tanzania sign pact to expand cardiac hospital China and Tanzania on Saturday signed an implementation agreement for the expansion of the China-aided Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI). China will intensify efforts to combat fraudulent practices by environmental monitoring agencies, with multiple government departments coordinating enforcement, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Saturday.

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

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

More US protectionism against Chinese carmakers to backfire; there is huge room for cooperation: experts
US protectionist actions against Chinese automakers will not help the US auto industry improve its competitiveness in the era of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) and will hurt US consumers, Chinese industry experts said on Sunday, after some major US automakers, suppliers and dealers have reportedly written to the ...

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

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

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

China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja
Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. Mexican Independence Day highlights diplomatic visit: New consulate, diversified exchanges define bilateral outlook, expand consensus The Embassy of the United Mexican States in China hosted a grand event celebrating the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence in Beijing on September 11. At the reception, Jesus Seade, ... Ditan book fair expands to record size The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar.

Mexican Independence Day highlights diplomatic visit: New consulate, diversified exchanges define bilateral outlook, expand consensus
China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. The Embassy of the United Mexican States in China hosted a grand event celebrating the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence in Beijing on September 11. At the reception, Jesus Seade, ... Ditan book fair expands to record size The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar.

Ditan book fair expands to record size
China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. Mexican Independence Day highlights diplomatic visit: New consulate, diversified exchanges define bilateral outlook, expand consensus The Embassy of the United Mexican States in China hosted a grand event celebrating the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence in Beijing on September 11. At the reception, Jesus Seade, ... The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar.

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

13-year-old Yu shines as China launches Asian Games gold rush
Over 2,000-year-old royal tomb unearthed in NW China, possibly belonging to adoptive grandmother of Qinshihuang

Over 2,000-year-old royal tomb unearthed in NW China, possibly belonging to adoptive grandmother of Qinshihuang
13-year-old Yu shines as China launches Asian Games gold rush

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

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

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

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

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

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

Москвича приговорили к 14 годам за листовки организации "Атеш"
Он заявил, что хотел приблизить мир

20 сентября – последний день выборов в Госдуму
Вечером начнут появляться предварительные результаты

Иран: переговоров с США не будет до выполнения требований
Трамп ранее заявил, что приближается к "важному решению"

В Киевской области от ударов РФ за сутки погибли трое детей
В Херсонской области погиб священник

Украинские военные атаковали Московскую область и НПЗ в Москве
Собянин оценил атаку как самую мощную за всё время

Россия стала мировым лидером по числу семей, где живут кошки
Кошки живут в 59% домохозяйств

ООН описала 1004 случая сексуального насилия в ходе войны в Украине
Реальное число может быть намного больше

Президент Казахстана выступил за полный запрет граффити в стране
Он считает стрит-арт вандализмом

Первые вбросы на выборах зафиксированы в Сыктывкаре
Были обнаружены 48 сфальсифицированных бюллетеней

В Южной Осетии заявили об избрании уроженца РФ Камболова президентом
Ранее он не жил в Южной Осетии

В Чечне силовики массово забирают из дома "неблагонадёжных"
Рамзан Кадыров приказал проводить "профилактические" рейды

В Петербурге на участке задержали наблюдателя от "Яблока"
Утверждается, что он потерял сознание

Аэропорт Люксембурга приостанавливал работу из-за дронов
Кому они принадлежали - не сообщается

Яшин из-за "физической угрозы" отказался от поездки в Армению
Суть угрозы он не раскрыл

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil exploitation blamed for environmental damage, crop loss in Congo
In a report co-authored with Caritas, the diocese of Pointe-Noire said farmers in the Koilou department have reported sharp drops in cassava harvests. The residents pointed the finger at gas flaring by oil companies

Medical teams in DRC face difficult conditions as the race to contain Ebola outbreak
Medical teams face brutal conditions as grave diggers work night and day to bury victims of the Ebola outbreak which continues to grip the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sudanese women preserve bridal henna tradition amid war and water crisis
For Sudanese women, keeping the tradition alive has become a way of preserving cultural identity amid profound upheaval.

US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
The Palestinian Authority on Thursday slammed a decision by the United States to refuse visas for its officials to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a move which includes president Mahmoud Abbas according to a source familiar with the case

Netanyahu: Iran weakened but 'desire' to destroy Israel has not disappeared
The war in the Middle East has weakened Iran militarily but it hasn’t changed Tehran’s hatred for his country, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.

Kenyans weigh AI's promise and risks as technology transforms jobs
The debate reflects a growing global question: how to harness AI's benefits while limiting its risks.

Gambian businesses struggle under prolonged blackouts
In the coastal Gambian town of Tanji, Sirah Darboe-Manneh cleans fish next to a row of ice boxes laying empty because of relentless power cuts. With limited supplies of ice, storing the daily catch has become almost impossible

Ohio bike shop offers refuge and community to Mauritanian immigrants
This business in Lockland, Ohio, looks like a bike shop, but it’s a lot more than that. It’s also a gathering center for Mauritanians seeking asylum in the United States.

Valencia region deluge leaves streets covered in mud and vehicles unusable in Torrent
Intense rainfall dumped up to 96 mm on Torrent, south‑west of Valencia, flooding roads, homes and the Parc Central tunnel, trapping cars and prompting emergency pumping operations.

'Nobody's happy,' experts say, as Ed Sheeran tour controversy rolls on
When singer Ed Sheeran resumes his tour in Philadelphia on Saturday, he’ll be taking to the stage without his supporting acts. They pulled out after rapper Macklemore was dropped for saying ‘Free Palestine’ during a performance in New Jersey. Experts say this kind of controversy doesn't happen often