Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction
The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware" of their conduct.
'I felt like I was being manipulated': Woman alleges Walliams groomed her as a teenager
Lilly Creightmore, who has alleged Walliams "groomed" her as a teenager, has told BBC Newsnight that she was "angry" at his behaviour.
Thousands of schools in Italy, Scotland and Northern Ireland hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax
More than 6,000 Italian schools received a threat. Authorities in all three countries say there appears to be no risk to the public. It is not known if the incidents are linked.
Scottish DJ, 32, confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting
The man, who is understood to be James Thomas Campbell from Prestwick, died when a lone gunman opened fire in central Krakow on Saturday.
Spain sees widespread disruption in first general strike for 14 years
Protests are also expected in the biggest cities less than three weeks before Spaniards vote in parliamentary elections.
Watch: UK falls silent to mark Armistice Day
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Acquitted 'China spy' tells BBC: I was fall guy for security services but also naive
Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.
Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough
Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threats
Bessent is now one of several Trump administration officials to live on military bases due to safety concerns.
Police helped remove Russell Brand after 'violent incident' at Jemima Goldsmith's home
Police confirm they asked Brand to leave his ex-girlfriend's house after she reported an alleged assault.
Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says
The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.
Richmond upon Thames is happiest place to live in Britain, survey finds
Richmond upon Thames ranked highly in several quality of life indicators in a Rightmove survey.
Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?
Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.
What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.
Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester United are a decade in the making
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What we know about the allegations against David Walliams
The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations.
Why is Scotland's housing shortage getting worse?
Homelessness has hit record levels and the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise.
Vinícius Jr's message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparked appeal
Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.
In Mississippi, voters await cliffhanger Senate result with hope and frustration
Democratic voters tell the BBC their candidate is on the brink of history, while Republicans vent disappointment.
Temperatures to dip to -5C as first cold health alerts of season issued
The most widespread frost of the season so far is forecast for many parts of the country. BBC Weather's Tomasz Schafernaker reports.
Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine
The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine.
Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed
But the court dismisses the other part of Trump's lawsuit that alleged the BBC had violated a Florida law.
Governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review
Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.
Former minister calls for phone tech to block live-streamed child sex abuse
New technology would block the live-streaming of child sexual abuse on phones, tablets and laptops.
Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughter
The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier this month.
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Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick
Mauricio Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach.
Leader, role model, extraordinary - how Kane's 'fairytale' came true
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Assessing the reasons for Man City's decline in form under Maresca
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Littler expected 'pub players' on Netflix show
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Japan want 'the sky to fall in' at Twickenham - Jones
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Thune re-elected as US Senate Republican leader after midterm losses
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Russia-Ukraine talks in UAE secure major prisoner exchange deal
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a major prisoner exchange following two days of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi
Palestinian American activist refused UK entry for Gaza fundraiser
A Palestinian American activist has been refused entry to the UK to attend his charity’s annual Gaza fundraiser.
Israeli army kills Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Kamal Abdel-Malek in Gaza
Abdel-Malek, the captain and goalkeeper of Gaza Sports Club, recently played in the Thousand Martyrs Cup final.
‘It’s just too expensive’: Housing and wages at the heart of Spain’s strike
Mass walkout across several cities marks first general strike in 14 years.
Israel is ‘disrupting entire ecosystems’, including Lebanon’s wheat crop
Lebanese wheat production hit by war as farmlands face severe destruction in the south and Bekaa Valley.
Russia bans two French lawmakers, two journalists in tit-for-tat move
Kremlin spokeswoman says ban responds to the expulsion of a Russian commentator who used to head RT France.
Can Tehran survive a ‘zero oil’ budget, if US blockade on Iran persists?
The government is defiant and planning for the worst, but a US siege is expected to make most Iranians poorer.
Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, awaits disease-free status
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Bessent’s relocation: From US to EU, is Iran bringing war to Western soil?
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Inside the fight against Denmark’s ‘straight up racist’ housing law
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Qatar Grand Prix was ‘right decision’ despite regional tensions: MotoGP
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Italy vs France: UEFA Nations League – preview, team news, predictions
Kylian Mbappe 'under treatment' as Group A1 leaders France travel to Italy for a game at the San Siro, Milan.
Rubio backs blockade, Vance wants deal: Is Trump’s team split on Iran war?
Torn between military action and diplomacy, US appears to settle for drawn-out economic pressure campaign, blockade.
South Africans divided over Olympic swimmer’s switch to Netherlands
South Africa’s most decorated Olympian is switching nations to swim for the Netherlands.
‘Our neighbours are gone’: Gaza survivors recount horrors of deadly floods
A deadly sandbank collapse buried families alive in Deir el-Balah, as survivors describe desperate rescue attempts.
Why is Pochettino the favourite to replace Carrick at Manchester United?
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Schools across Italy evacuated after receiving email bomb alerts
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Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi end with prisoner exchange agreement
The talks in the UAE capital were the first between the two warring sides since February.
US man convicted after admitting he dismembered wife but denies killing her
A Virginia man has been convicted of murdering his wife, more than two years after she went missing.
‘Climate crisis is outrunning us,’ UN chief Guterres says at COP31
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Mbappe misses France training before Nations League clash with Italy
Kylian Mbappe left the pitch during France's game in September but has been playing regularly for Real Madrid.
African rights body raises alarm over treatment of Niger’s Mahamid Arabs
Rights commission appeals to Niger president over alleged abuses against Mahamid.
US soldier arrested for Russia spying: What we know
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What is northern Europe’s new drone and warship plan to counter Russia?
UK-led coalition of 10 Northern European nations announces joint defence framework amid rising threats from Moscow.
77 years on, an ever-stronger PLA Air Force contributes to peace
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China's clean energy products win global praise for driving green transition at COP31
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Chinese FM holds positive, constructive phone talks with US secretary of state
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Taiwan question brooks no external interference: mainland spokesperson on question about China-US discussions at APEC
When asked about discussions between China and the US on Taiwan-related issues during the APEC meetings, Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair, which brooks no external interference.
China issues revised rules on human genetic resources management to strengthen biosecurity
China updates standards for key robot component amid rising demand
China updates standards for key robot component amid rising demand
China issues revised rules on human genetic resources management to strengthen biosecurity
China launches new satellite into space
China launched a new satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Wednesday. Spokesperson reaffirms support for Taiwan firms as PC brands ASUS, Acer move some production back to mainland Asked to comment on Taiwan PC brands ASUS and Acer's decision to move part of their production capacity in Thailand and Vietnam back to the Chinese mainland, Zhang Han, a ... China happy to see pandas strengthen bonds of friendship between Chinese and American peoples: FM China was delighted to see the pandas officially meet the American public, bringing joy to the American people and bringing the hearts of the Chinese and American peoples closer ...
Spokesperson reaffirms support for Taiwan firms as PC brands ASUS, Acer move some production back to mainland
China launches new satellite into space China launched a new satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Wednesday. Asked to comment on Taiwan PC brands ASUS and Acer's decision to move part of their production capacity in Thailand and Vietnam back to the Chinese mainland, Zhang Han, a ... China happy to see pandas strengthen bonds of friendship between Chinese and American peoples: FM China was delighted to see the pandas officially meet the American public, bringing joy to the American people and bringing the hearts of the Chinese and American peoples closer ...
China happy to see pandas strengthen bonds of friendship between Chinese and American peoples: FM
China launches new satellite into space China launched a new satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Wednesday. Spokesperson reaffirms support for Taiwan firms as PC brands ASUS, Acer move some production back to mainland Asked to comment on Taiwan PC brands ASUS and Acer's decision to move part of their production capacity in Thailand and Vietnam back to the Chinese mainland, Zhang Han, a ... China was delighted to see the pandas officially meet the American public, bringing joy to the American people and bringing the hearts of the Chinese and American peoples closer ...
China's offshore trust income tax transition ends smoothly, with over 160 billion yuan declared
China-Europe freight trains maintain 100% loaded-container rate for 50 months through October: NDRC
China-Europe freight trains maintain 100% loaded-container rate for 50 months through October: NDRC
China's offshore trust income tax transition ends smoothly, with over 160 billion yuan declared
China issues 4b yuan in first sovereign green bonds in Canada, boosting financial cooperation
China's Ministry of Finance said that it has sold 4 billion yuan ($600 million) in sovereign green bonds in Canada, marking Beijing's first issuance of yuan-denominated green debt in the country and underscoring efforts to broaden offshore funding channels amid improving bilateral relations, Xinhua News Agency reported on ...
China extends suspension of countermeasures against five Hanwha Ocean's US-linked subsidiaries
China will continue to suspend countermeasures against five US-related subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean Co for two months, effective from November 10, Beijing time, to implement the consensus reached in China-US ... Meteorite fragments from Hebei fireball event fetch varying asking prices online, raising authenticity concerns Following the fireball event in North China's Hebei Province, meteorite fragments have begun appearing on secondhand trading platforms, according to media reports. New Lhasa-Xining freight service speeds parcel delivery as rail links deepen across Xizang JD Logistics has launched its first rail freight service in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, linking Lhasa with Xining in Northwest China's Qinghai Province. The company said on Wednesday that ...
Meteorite fragments from Hebei fireball event fetch varying asking prices online, raising authenticity concerns
China extends suspension of countermeasures against five Hanwha Ocean's US-linked subsidiaries China will continue to suspend countermeasures against five US-related subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean Co for two months, effective from November 10, Beijing time, to implement the consensus reached in China-US ... Following the fireball event in North China's Hebei Province, meteorite fragments have begun appearing on secondhand trading platforms, according to media reports. New Lhasa-Xining freight service speeds parcel delivery as rail links deepen across Xizang JD Logistics has launched its first rail freight service in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, linking Lhasa with Xining in Northwest China's Qinghai Province. The company said on Wednesday that ...
New Lhasa-Xining freight service speeds parcel delivery as rail links deepen across Xizang
China extends suspension of countermeasures against five Hanwha Ocean's US-linked subsidiaries China will continue to suspend countermeasures against five US-related subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean Co for two months, effective from November 10, Beijing time, to implement the consensus reached in China-US ... Meteorite fragments from Hebei fireball event fetch varying asking prices online, raising authenticity concerns Following the fireball event in North China's Hebei Province, meteorite fragments have begun appearing on secondhand trading platforms, according to media reports. JD Logistics has launched its first rail freight service in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, linking Lhasa with Xining in Northwest China's Qinghai Province. The company said on Wednesday that ...
Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park reopens after renovations
The Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park recently reopened to the public after renovations, featuring several internationally themed gardens. The upgrades come as Shenzhen prepares to host the Asia-Pacific ... Young inheritors breathe new life into traditional crafting skills At the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Expo, held in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality from Friday to Tuesday, young 20-something inheritors are exploring ways to bring traditional craftsmanship closer ... New archaeological report sheds light on ancient Tusi administrative center in Hubei and governance in SW China The first archaeological report on the Tangya Tusi site in Central China's Hubei Province, was recently made public, providing a systematic account of the site's layout and historical remains dating ...
Young inheritors breathe new life into traditional crafting skills
Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park reopens after renovations The Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park recently reopened to the public after renovations, featuring several internationally themed gardens. The upgrades come as Shenzhen prepares to host the Asia-Pacific ... At the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Expo, held in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality from Friday to Tuesday, young 20-something inheritors are exploring ways to bring traditional craftsmanship closer ... New archaeological report sheds light on ancient Tusi administrative center in Hubei and governance in SW China The first archaeological report on the Tangya Tusi site in Central China's Hubei Province, was recently made public, providing a systematic account of the site's layout and historical remains dating ...
New archaeological report sheds light on ancient Tusi administrative center in Hubei and governance in SW China
Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park reopens after renovations The Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park recently reopened to the public after renovations, featuring several internationally themed gardens. The upgrades come as Shenzhen prepares to host the Asia-Pacific ... Young inheritors breathe new life into traditional crafting skills At the 9th China Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Expo, held in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality from Friday to Tuesday, young 20-something inheritors are exploring ways to bring traditional craftsmanship closer ... The first archaeological report on the Tangya Tusi site in Central China's Hubei Province, was recently made public, providing a systematic account of the site's layout and historical remains dating ...
Micro-dramas turn overseas viewers into on-screen stars as Chinese culture crosses borders
The Chinese pinyin term "Duanju," referring to micro-dramas, has made its way onto Wikipedia, where the English entry has seen a rise in page views. The growing visibility of the term reflects the expanding international reach of Chinese micro-dramas, which are attracting audiences beyond China's borders.
Three Chinese sites added to global geological heritage list, bringing total to 13
2,000-year-old palace site discovered along ancient road in Shaanxi
2,000-year-old palace site discovered along ancient road in Shaanxi
Three Chinese sites added to global geological heritage list, bringing total to 13
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Russian and Ukrainian negotiators report some progress in peace talks
They agreed to an exchange of prisoners of war, but there was no major breakthrough on ending the conflict that began with Moscow’s invasion in 2022.
Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, begins 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free
Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient, triggering a crucial 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free.
FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 set for November kick-off
The countdown to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 is underway, with teams arriving in Doha ahead of the tournament.
US cautions Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia
The United States has raised concerns over Madagascar's growing military cooperation with Russia, warning that similar partnerships in West Africa have failed to curb militant violence.
Algeria sentences writer Kamel Daoud to five years over novel
An Algerian court has sentenced award-winning writer Kamel Daoud and his wife to five years in prison, in absentia, over allegations of breaching medical confidentiality and invading privacy.
DR Congo: Tshisekedi signs new referendum law amid third-term fears
President Félix Tshisekedi has signed into law a measure easing the rules for holding constitutional referendums, sparking fears he could seek to extend his grip on power.
Salvadoran troops target headquarters of powerful gang in Haiti
El Salvador deployed troops to Haiti in October after four of its nationals working on a UN-backed mission were attacked in gang-controlled territory.
Ethiopia's coffee exports fetch more than $870 million
Ethiopia's total coffee export earnings surged 15 percent year-on-year to over $870 million during the first quarter of the current fiscal year
Ghana’s waste crisis: Cleanup targets toxic waste and 20,000 jobs
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South African Olympic swimmer switches allegiance to the Netherlands
Tatjana Smith said 'financial and practical challenges' made it difficult to sustain her swimming career in South Africa.
Israel swears in new parliament as Netanyahu remains caretaker PM
Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, pledged on Tuesday to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in
South Sudan vote: UN warns political transition must hold beyond polling day
South Sudan is just six weeks away from its first national vote since independence, but the United Nations is warning that the real test will come after polling day.
COP31 activists demand better climate finance for Africa
At COP31 in Antalya, climate activists are pressing world leaders to put climate justice and financing for Africa at the centre of the talks.
Gold miners expelled by Guinea start leaving assembly site in Mali
On November 7, Bamako announced that it had taken in around 160,000 people expelled from Guinea since the start of operations against illegal mining
UN seeks $2 million for Nigerians fleeing insecurity
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Spain: 69 candles lit at Toledo Cathedral for train crash victims
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attended a state funeral at Toledo Cathedral on Tuesday 10 November for the 69 people killed in a devastating high-speed train collision near Urda on 28 October.
Argentina: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass before 650,000 in Córdoba
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Lewis Hamilton visits Egypt’s Rafah border to highlight humanitarian efforts for war-torn Gaza
Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton has visited Egypt's Rafah border crossing, drawing attention to humanitarian efforts supporting war-torn Gaza.
Cameroonians call for political renewal and change ahead of February 2027 elections.
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Gambia opposition leader Ousainou Darboe enters presidential race
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Belgium: Prince Harry and Meghan visit EU Parliament for child safety event
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visited the European Parliament in Brussels, on Tuesday 10 November, to discuss the dangers children face online. The couple met families affected by online abuse before Harry addressed the gathering.
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Lyon exhibition celebrates Mali’s Sogo bò heritage
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Rwandan genocide suspect deported from the United States
A Rwandan man convicted of lying about his role in the 1994 genocide has been deported from the United States to Rwanda.
Mauritanian anti-slavery activist Biram Dah Abeid resigns from parliament
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Lagos' Lekki Conservation Centre under threat from urban expansion
Established by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation in 1990, the 78-hectare reserve remains an important site for biodiversity conservation, environmental education and ecotourism in Lagos.
Russia, Ukraine and US resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi amid fresh attacks
Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, as Washington renews its push to end the war that followed Moscow's all-out invasion nearly five years ago
Senegalese families mourn sons lost in deadly migrant boat disaster
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Bodies recovered from migrant boat sailing near Greece
Greek authorities recovered 13 bodies from a boat carrying migrants found sailing south of Greece's island of Crete early Monday
DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for fleeing rebel fighting
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 66 soldiers to death for offences including desertion, mutiny and disobeying orders during fighting with rebels in the country's east, according to local media.
Up to 50,000 Ethiopians flee to Kenya as clashes escalate
Ongoing clashes on the Ethiopian side have forced thousands of people to cross into Kenya seeking safety since 22 October. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is closely monitoring the situation on the Kenya–Ethiopia border in Moyale.
Senegal: Footage reveals wreckage of deadly migrant boat in which 39 people died
At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat sank off Senegal's Atlantic coast. Footage shows the shattered vessel washed ashore as rescuers continue searching for victims.
Cameroon president sets date for twice-delayed elections
Cameroonian President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, announced on Monday that legislative and local elections will be held on February 7 -- the first ballots since the veteran leader was reelected in contested polls last year
Peru: Giant statue of Pope Leo XIV unveiled ahead of papal visit
A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV has been unveiled in Callao, Peru, ahead of his upcoming visit. The monument honours the pontiff's close ties to the country, where he previously served as a missionary and bishop.
Senegal vows action on smugglers after latest migrant boat tragedy
The death toll from the sinking of a migrant boat off Senegal rose to 39 on Monday, authorities said -- one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years
Turkey: Steel plant explosion kills 17 in Izmir province
A devastating explosion at the Habaş iron and steelworks in Aliağa, in western Turkey has killed 17 people. Witnesses described an earthquake-like blast, while footage shows flames, thick smoke and distressed relatives outside the factory.
Poland: Tusk and Nawrocki honour six victims of Kraków shooting
Poland's President and Prime Minister set aside their political differences to honour the six victims of a deadly shooting in Kraków. The two leaders laid candles and knelt together at a vigil in the historic city centre.
Turkey: Delegates arrive in Antalya as COP31 climate talks begin
The United Nations COP31 climate summit has opened in Antalya after a year marked by deadly heatwaves and devastating floods. Delegates face fresh challenges as the war in Iran disrupts global energy supplies.
French judo star Teddy Riner announces run for presidency
Judy star Teddy Rinner wants to be the next president of France. The 37-year-old Olympic champion announced his bid on social media on Monday. The news comes as polls show the French public largely split between the far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melanchon and the far-right's Marine Le Pen.
South Africa: ANC Loses Ground, Coalition Talks Take Centre Stage [Africanews Today]
Nelson Mandela's party is losing ground, although it remains the country's largest political force.
Ethiopia: Reusable sanitary pads help girls break the silence around menstruation
In a country that imports all its sanitary pads, their high cost puts them beyond the reach of many women and girls. For those unable to afford them, periods can mean missed school days, lost income and, in some cases, resorting to unsafe alternatives.
Argentina: Pope Leo XIV receives warm welcome in Claypole
Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by crowds in Claypole, near Buenos Aires, as he visited the Don Orione care home. The pontiff greeted the faithful and unveiled a plaque during his 12-day South American tour.
Thousands of Ethiopian Jews mark holy day of Sigd in Jerusalem
Thousands of Ethiopian Jews gathered in Jersualem on Monday to mark the holy day of Sigd. Religious leaders known as Kessim led the community in prayer. Sigd is one of the few holidays unique to the Ethiopian Jewish community.
Kenyan authorities seize 454kg of crystal meth worth $27 million
Kenyan authorities have seized 454 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth $27 million in a multi-agency operation, the police said Monday.
Senegalese surfer uses the waves to give children hope
The country's hosting of the Youth Olympic Games is also shining a spotlight on its surfing potential, as the first Olympic event ever held on African soil brings global attention to Senegal.
Deadly train crash reignites calls for overhaul of Egypt's railway network
Sunday's deadly train crash that killed seven people and injured dozens more has reignited calls for an overhaul of Egypt's ageing railway system. The accident happened when a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum rear-ended another on the Cairo-Aswan route.
At least 39 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal
Regional governor Ndeye Nguenar Mbodj says four more bodies were found this morning, raising the death toll from 35. Twenty-three victims have been identified by their families.
Trump says "tough" US deportation policy may explain midterm losses
President Donald Trump in his first major interview since his party lost control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats in the new Congress on some kind of immigration deal.
Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the world
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