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US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
After a short period of relative calm when hostilities were paused, both sides have now restarted missile attacks.

Thousands evacuated in Crete but Spanish PM ends wildfire emergency
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.

Large rise in offenders sent back to prison, figures reveal
There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales.

Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize list
This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.

Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast
Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.

Mum and boyfriend jailed for girl's murder
Isabelle Welsh was subjected to "sadistic" violence and abuse before her murder, a court hears.

Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian, Polish PM says
The missile left a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine.

England on track for record heat-related deaths this year, UKHSA estimates
In a preliminary assessment, the agency said there were an estimated 2,877 heat-related deaths during the May and June heatwaves, almost double the figure for last year.

Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families
Experts have told the BBC that the earthworks suggest Israel is planning for a long-term internal border.

Zendaya and Tom Holland's decade-long Spider-Man romance in pictures
A look back at 10 years of Spider-Man movie premieres for the newlyweds.

Beauty Pie founder on how she dropped out of university and built five businesses
Marcia Kilgore, who also founded Soap & Glory and Fitflop, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.

The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences?

How serial killer James Desborough preyed on vulnerable homeless men
Killer James Desborough cut up and burned his victims before dumping them in woodland near his home.

Festival makeup could be bad for your skin - here's how to do it right
Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.

Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in
The prices of beef, bread buns and bagged salad have risen sharply over the past year, figures show.

Watch: Strikes near Zelensky's hometown as hundred of drones launched
Eight people, including two boys and a girl, have died during a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, according to local officials.

Holidaymakers warned about 'explosive diarrhoea' cyclospora parasite infection
The UK is seeing a sharp rise in cases - 67 since April - with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico.

Four people die trying to cross Channel in small boats
French officials said the people had died in two separate incidents off its coast overnight.

Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham
Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.

Victims of disgraced funeral boss 'unable to get refunds'
Robert Bush defrauded 172 people who bought funeral plans out of £562,000, a court hears.

Mountaineer who began fossil hunting after near-death experience discovers rare 'sea dragon'
Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.

Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.

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Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.

New documentary uncovers sexual misconduct claims against Leto
Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.

Howe going as spending rules bite - troubles for Newcastle's Saudi owners
Newcastle United wanted to become one of the world's top clubs under their Saudi owners - but Eddie Howe's decision to leave is a sign of the troubles they are facing.

Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.

Search halted for GB surfer who disappeared in sea
Tributes are paid to surfer Arran Strong, after searches for the Brit who went missing off the coast of Portugal were called off.

'Ready to write Chelsea story' - Lacroix makes £52m move
Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.

Four pointers to most open Premier League title race in years
Three of the Premier League's "big six" have new managers, the champions have a key injury issue and Tottenham and Chelsea are breaking transfer records - and that might mean a very open title race.

De Zerbi wants to convince Spence to stay at Spurs
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club.

Gold medallist Woods must redo race after appeal
Scottish Para-athlete Melanie Woods faces losing her Commonwealth Games women’s 1500m T54 gold medal - and her Games record - after it is decide to stage the race again following an appeal.

Al Jazeera

England appoint Root and Fleming as Test cricket captain and coach
England confirm Joe Root to return as Test captain, while Stephen Fleming replaces Brendon McCullum as coach.

How does a safe zone in Lebanon become a target three times?
Three times in three decades, Qana's shelters were bombed. AJLabs tracks a village the Israeli military keeps hitting.

Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza Strip
Bombings take place as Hamas officials meet with Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators in Cairo to discuss truce.

AFC president doubles down on FIFA, calling World Cup plan ‘unacceptable’
Asian Football Confederation chief says plan to sell FIFA World Cup stakes undermines sport's continental structure.

Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across the occupied West Bank
Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across the occupied West Bank

Attack on northwest Pakistan police post kills 11 officers
Fifteen attackers were also killed during the hours-long raid in Pakistan's northwestern Hangu district.

Several children killed and wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Israeli strikes hit multiple areas across Gaza overnight, including tents sheltering displaced families in al-Mawasi.

Why is Saudi Arabia forming a coalition to protect the Red Sea?
The alliance aims to defend shipping from attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Poland says Russian missile breaches NATO airspace
Poland says a Russian missile landed inside Polish territory, breaching NATO airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine

Howe exits Newcastle on Premier League season eve, with Al-Ahli boss touted
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle on the eve of Premier League season, with Matthias Jaissle touted as new manager.

US hits multiple targets in Iran as IRGC pledges retaliation: What we know
Jordan said it intercepted missiles shortly after the US struck Iranian sites including Qeshm and Bushehr.

From Toronto to Damascus: Syrians return home aiming to rebuild country
Families like the Tasabehjis aim to rebuild Syria, fostering community and hope despite economic and social challenges.

Apartheid wealth cannot buy silence on Gaza
South African universities must resist donors who use financial power to impose political obedience.

Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie convicted of ‘terrorism’ charges
US court finds attacker, who is already serving a 25-year prison sentence, guilty of additional charges over 2022 assault.

South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal record
South Africa took bronze in the men’s 4x100 medley relay swimming event for Chad le Clos's record 21st Games medal.

Photos: Zelenskyy urges ‘protection of life’ amid deadly Russian attacks
Russia launches more than 70 missiles and 280 drones in a major attack on Ukraine that kills at least eight people.

Protest group says 30 dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote unrest
Deadly clashes reported in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid first round of voting for regional elections on July 27.

Saudi Arabia confirmed to host Asian Champions League Elite finals
Saudi Arabia has hosted the last two Asian Champions League Elite finals and has now been confirmed for the next three.

Infantino insists FIFA’s World Cup plan is proposal and not ‘obligation’
Football governing bodies hit out at plans to sell World Cup stakes, as FIFA insist proposal is not an 'obligation'.

US strikes cause extensive damage on Iran’s Qeshm Island
Video from Iran's Qeshm Island shows widespread damage following US attacks.

Is Israel repeating the Crusaders’ fatal mistake?
Deja Vu explores why the Crusader kingdom fell and asks: could Israel be next?

India’s arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says
Rights group says India continues to support the Israeli military despite genocide 'broadcast worldwide on daily basis'.

Can the UN’s Refugee Convention survive?
The 1951 UN Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary this week but is facing anti-migration sentiment in the West.

In the waters off Malaysia, Iranian oil sales continue despite blockade
A large anchorage area off the coast of Malaysia is a major marketplace for sanctioned oil.

Messi returns to MLS training 10 days after World Cup final heartbreak
Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami after Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain, which led to retirement rumours.

Global Times

CPC leadership sets out economic priorities for H2 of 2026
The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee analyzed and studied the current economic situation and ...

CPC leadership holds symposium to seek advice on economic work
The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee has held a symposium with non-CPC personages to seek opinions and suggestions ...

Exclusive: Chinese PLA Navy corrects Japan's false 'Navy' rhetoric
Recently, Japanese vessels and aircraft have provoked and harassed a Chinese naval formation carrying out routine training missions. The Global ...

China's military will resolutely counter any infringement and provocation over Huangyan Dao: defense ministry
When asked to comment on the recent repeated intrusions by Philippine government vessels into the waters under China's jurisdiction around ...

Japan to establish a new 'Special Higher Police' on July 31 - its intentions are despicable: Global Times editorial

Clinging to each other for assurance via photo only highlights AIT, DPP's deep anxiety
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GT Voice: Can Vietnam withstand pressure after US inspections of factories?
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China, Russia wrap up joint maritime patrol as experts highlight growing capability to operate through strategic waterways
The Chinese and Russian naval task force participating in the maritime joint patrol arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of the joint patrol, according to China's Ministry of National Defense.

Shanghai-gifted red pandas win hearts in Taipei despite DPP curbs on cross-Strait exchanges
CIIS unveils annual diplomatic blue book, lays out China's outlook on volatile global geopolitical landscape

CIIS unveils annual diplomatic blue book, lays out China's outlook on volatile global geopolitical landscape
Shanghai-gifted red pandas win hearts in Taipei despite DPP curbs on cross-Strait exchanges

Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodges solemn representations with Wellington over New Zealand foreign minister's racist remarks
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' racist remarks, in which he told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country,” have drawn criticism from netizens and ... China launches new data relay satellite into space China sent a new data relay satellite into orbit on Wednesday from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of the southern island province of Hainan. Siberian tiger and Amur leopard populations than double in Northeast China national park China's wild populations of Siberian tigers and Amur leopards have continued to recover over the past decade. In Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, the number of wild Amur ...

China launches new data relay satellite into space
Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodges solemn representations with Wellington over New Zealand foreign minister's racist remarks New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' racist remarks, in which he told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country,” have drawn criticism from netizens and ... China sent a new data relay satellite into orbit on Wednesday from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of the southern island province of Hainan. Siberian tiger and Amur leopard populations than double in Northeast China national park China's wild populations of Siberian tigers and Amur leopards have continued to recover over the past decade. In Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, the number of wild Amur ...

Siberian tiger and Amur leopard populations more than double in Northeast China national park
Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodges solemn representations with Wellington over New Zealand foreign minister's racist remarks New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' racist remarks, in which he told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country,” have drawn criticism from netizens and ... China launches new data relay satellite into space China sent a new data relay satellite into orbit on Wednesday from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of the southern island province of Hainan. China's wild populations of Siberian tigers and Amur leopards have continued to recover over the past decade. In Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, the number of wild Amur ...

China's new quality productive forces show strong H1 growth: State Taxation Administration
Canada pushes 'pragmatic' China trade ties as official says it is 'fortunate' to meet Chinese consumers' needs

Canada pushes 'pragmatic' China trade ties as official says it is 'fortunate' to meet Chinese consumers' needs
China's new quality productive forces show strong H1 growth: State Taxation Administration

China's economy starts new five-year plan with resilience, new growth drivers
China's steady first-half growth in 2026 underscored the resilience of the world's second-largest economy and the growing role of new growth drivers as it embarked on a new five-year development period, Chinese officials said.

China's independently-developed world's largest-diameter high-speed rail shield machine successfully underpasses the Yangtze River
China's independently-developed world's largest-diameter high-speed rail shield machine, the “Linghang” (Navigator) for the Chongtai Yangtze River Tunnel — which connects Shanghai's Chongming district with Taicang, East China's Jiangsu Province –has ... FCC's ban on imports of Chinese advanced robots, power inverters a 'counterproductive, self-defeating' move: expert The US unveiled new bans on imports of advanced robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, and foreign media said the move effectively bars Chinese-made robotic models from the ... China-Europe freight trains top 130,000 trips, $520b in cargo over decade China-Europe freight train services have completed than 130,000 trips carrying goods worth over $520 billion over the past decade, an official said at a press conference in Beijing on ...

FCC's ban on imports of Chinese advanced robots, power inverters a 'counterproductive, self-defeating' move: expert
China's independently-developed world's largest-diameter high-speed rail shield machine successfully underpasses the Yangtze River China's independently-developed world's largest-diameter high-speed rail shield machine, the “Linghang” (Navigator) for the Chongtai Yangtze River Tunnel — which connects Shanghai's Chongming district with Taicang, East China's Jiangsu Province –has ... The US unveiled new bans on imports of advanced robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, and foreign media said the move effectively bars Chinese-made robotic models from the ... China-Europe freight trains top 130,000 trips, $520b in cargo over decade China-Europe freight train services have completed than 130,000 trips carrying goods worth over $520 billion over the past decade, an official said at a press conference in Beijing on ...

China-Europe freight trains top 130,000 trips, $520b in cargo over decade
China's independently-developed world's largest-diameter high-speed rail shield machine successfully underpasses the Yangtze River China's independently-developed world's largest-diameter high-speed rail shield machine, the “Linghang” (Navigator) for the Chongtai Yangtze River Tunnel — which connects Shanghai's Chongming district with Taicang, East China's Jiangsu Province –has ... FCC's ban on imports of Chinese advanced robots, power inverters a 'counterproductive, self-defeating' move: expert The US unveiled new bans on imports of advanced robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, and foreign media said the move effectively bars Chinese-made robotic models from the ... China-Europe freight train services have completed than 130,000 trips carrying goods worth over $520 billion over the past decade, an official said at a press conference in Beijing on ...

Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft
Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List
Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

South China's largest natural history museum opens
The Shenzhen Natural History Museum opened on Tuesday, marking the launch of the largest comprehensive natural history museum in South China, with than 7,400 authentic specimens and exhibits showcasing the evolution of the Earth, life and local ecosystems.

Porcupine behavior key to fossil formation in Asian karst caves
Nearly 2,000 historical artifacts restored in Afghan museums: gov't spokesperson

Nearly 2,000 historical artifacts restored in Afghan museums: gov't spokesperson
Porcupine behavior key to fossil formation in Asian karst caves

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Соучастник взрыва в московском ЖК "Алые паруса" приговорен к 22 годам
При взрыве в 2025 году погиб основатель батальона "Арбат" Армен Саркисян

США нанесли серию "мощных" ударов по объектам в Иране
CENTCOM назвало удары ответом на попытку атаковать американские войска

Глава МИД Украины: российская крылатая ракета залетела в Польшу
Польские власти заявили, что ведётся расследование

Новые атаки на склады Wildberries в Пензенской области и Удмуртии
Также сообщается об атаке ВСУ на порт в Тамани

Россия атаковала Киев, Кривой Рог, Полтаву, Львов. Есть погибшие
Во многих районах ведутся спассательные работы

Суд приговорил двух экс-заметителей главы Белгородской области
Владимира Базарова – к 19 годам, Рустэма Зайнуллина – к 20 годам

Axios: Иран был основной темой переговоров Трампа и Нетаньяху
28 июля лидеры впервые встретились с начала войны против Ирана

США ввели санкции против судов, перевозящих иранскую нефть
В список также попали компании, продающие "страховку" в Ормузском проливе

Грузия отказала в международной защите 17 украинцам
Они уже около года находятся в подвале на КПП "Дариали"

Reuters: военных США на Ближнем Востоке могут обязать сдать телефоны
Из-за угрозы утечки данных

В Беларуси начался заочный процесс над музыкантом Сергеем Михалком
Его обвиняют в разжигании вражды и оскорблении Лукашенко

"Коммерсант": Wildberries ищет склады в Казахстане после ударов ВСУ
В компании заявляют, что строительство планировали ранее

Бывшему замминистра обороны РФ почти вдвое сократили срок наказания
С 19 до 10 лет колонии

Экологи обнаружили два загрязнения в Каспийском море рядом с Махачкалой. Это могут быть нефтяные пятна 
В Каспийском море обнаружены два вероятных загрязнения нефтью – они попали на спутниковые снимки. Общая площадь разлива составляет более 600 тысяч квадратных метров. Анализ снимков, сделанных 24 июля, опубликовал телеграм-канал "Прозрачный мир", который сообщает об экологических происшествиях в России. По данным специалистов, одно пятно образовалось в нефтегавани, второе – в восьми километрах от трассы Махачкала – Гарабогаз, это может быть разлив из судна. Местные власти эту информацию не...

Libération: бывшую главу RT Ксению Фёдорову выдворят из Франции
Париж счёл, что журналистка подрывает интересы государства

Журналистку Дарью Шипачёву приговорили к 12 годам по делу о госизмене
После перевода денег украинскому гражданскому лицу

В США утвердили Джея Клейтона на пост директора национальной разведки
Все сенаторы-демократы проголосовали против кандидатуры

Сооснователь Telegram Илья Перекопский запросил гражданство Боснии и Герцеговины
Вопрос рассмотрит Совет министров страны

Путин отправил в отставку главу Удмуртии
Утверждается, что Бречалов ушёл "по собственному желанию"

В Туле стреляли в главу компании по производству беспилотников
Он ранен, стрелявшего ищут

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Nigeria deports pangolin scales trafficker to China
Nigerian police on Wednesday said they had arrested and deported a Chinese man who had trafficked 12 tonnes of pangolin scales to China.

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in intensive care: wife
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been hospitalized and is unconscious after he collapsed during a courtroom session of his treason trial, according to his wife and others who are urging authorities to set him free after repeated bail denials.

Name headache for Cape Verde's Vozinha at Colo Colo
Regulations from the Chile's professional football body require players to use their surname. This means that Vozinha — whose real name is Josimar José Évora Dias — would not be allowed to use the nickname that made him famous around the world

Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta
Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta at the country’s northern tip, overwhelming border security, local authorities said Wednesday.

Ebola worsening food insecurity in eastern Congo, UN agency chief warns
The measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on supplying weapons and military equipment to them.

Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

DR Congo: Opposition fury as Tshisekedi edges closer to third term
DR Congo opposition politicians, members of the opposition coalition nicknamed "C64", rejected the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the referendum law, which could see President Felix Tshisekedi run for a third term after a referendum

United Nations extends sanctions against armed groups in Central African Republic
The measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on supplying weapons and military equipment to them.

DR Congo: Some Kinshasa residents support controversial referendum law
The opposition has denounced the ruling saying it gives President Félix Tshisekedi the green light to seek a third term in office.

DR Congo says militia linked to Rwanda's genocide agree to surrender
The disarmament of the FDLR is a key step towards implementing a United States-brokered peace deal between Kinshasa and Kigali.

Iran war paralyses neighbouring Iraq's crucial Umm Qasr port
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has prevented commercial vessels from reaching the port, one of Iraq's main trade terminals and its only deep-water gateway.

First person vaccinated during trial of new Ebola jab
A volunteer was injected on Friday with the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Oxford University said.

Kenyan security officers killed in suspected Al-Shabaab border ambush
Kenyan Security Officers Killed in Suspected Al-Shabaab Border Ambush

Equatorial Guinea man warns of Russian recruitment trap
Ukraine estimates that nearly 1,800 Africans have been enlisted by Russian forces to fight on the frontline of the war.

An Israeli group eyeing southern Syria for settlement
Formed early last year, the Pioneers of Bashan are a group of right-wing Israeli activists aiming to establish Jewish settlements inside Syria.

UNICEF says conflict in Sudan's north Kordofan kills 23 children in two months
The conflict in Sudan, now in its fourth year, continues to fuel one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with millions of children facing displacement, hunger and limited access to basic services.

DR Congo court approves referendum law, fueling third-term debate
The opposition has strongly criticized the reform, arguing that it could undermine constitutional safeguards. The debate comes as the country faces mounting security challenges, including renewed fighting with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in the east and a growing Ebola outbreak.

Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme sprints to 100m gold at Commonwealth Games
Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme shattered the Commonwealth Games 100m record on Tuesday sprinting to gold through the Glasgow rain in 9.83 seconds.

Kenya probes death of 15 elephants at Amboseli park
An investigation has been opened into the unexplained death of 15 elephants in one month at a Kenyan nature park, the Kenyan Wildlife Service said Tuesday.

New Orleans fears loss of Haitian migrants who helped build the city
Haitian immigrants have shaped New Orleans' culture and identity for generations. As legal uncertainty grows, the Haitian community fears what the future may hold in a city they helped build.

Ghana's tallest man dies after years of battling unusual genetic disorder
Across the globe, he was known as Ghana’s tallest man but in Ghana the country where he lived his entire 33 years of life, he was popularly known as Awuche.

Israeli PM holds first meeting with US President since start of Iran war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, their first meeting since the start of the Iran war five months ago.

Algerian parliament elects Khalida Boufedeche its first woman speaker
Algeria's parliament elected its first ever woman speaker on Tuesday evening, making Khalida Boufedeche the fourth-highest ranking official in the country.

Equatorial Guinea and Gabon resolve 50-year border dispute
Gabon and Equatorial Guinea resolved a 50-year dispute on Tuesday, signing an agreement over three tiny islands in the Gulf of Guinea.

Uganda officially Ebola-free, 42 days after last patient discharged
Authorities in Uganda declared the East Africa nation free of Ebola on Tuesday following the discharge of the country's last patient in mid-June, a delicate milestone as the virus continues to plague neighboring Congo.

Kinshasa: 'The night has its own realities' group helps impoverished children
For the past three years, Sarah Ndele and her friends have been traveling through the working-class neighborhoods of Kinshasa as part of their project “Butu nde Makambu” (“The Night Has Its Own Realities”), aiming to introduce children to art.

Mali: Senegalese president arrives for talks with junta leader
Senegalese president Bassirou Diamaye Faye has arrived in Mali for an official visit and discussions with the head of Mali's military junta.

Tunisia: Power cuts amid heatwave leave residents and businesses struggling
Tunisia is among the countries that have sweltered under internse heat in recent weeks. With the need for air conditioning mounting, the national electricity company has resorted to rolling blackouts to reduce the strain on the power grid.

UNESCO lists South Sudan's antelope migration route as world heritage in danger
The UNESCO designation is expected to boost international support for conservation and could help attract tourism and funding to protect one of Africa's most spectacular natural ecosystems.

São Tomé and Príncipe’s historic plantations added to UNESCO world heritage list
Beyond their architectural and agricultural importance, the sites also preserve the memory of thousands of workers who were brought to the islands under harsh conditions during Portuguese rule.

DRC: United Nations announces confirmed ebola cases top 3,200
The spokesman for the UN secretary general has announced that the number of confirmed cases of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 3200, putting strain on response efforts.

UNAIDS warns funding cuts threaten progress to eliminate HIV/AIDS
UNAIDS warned Monday that global funding cuts, growing inequality and setbacks to human rights are threatening decades of progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Libya orders army to expel protesters from gas plant
The internationally-recognised government in divided Libya said it has ordered the army to regain control of a gas plant after a group of protesters forced their way in, risking a blackout.

The Comoros: Moroni residents struggle amid water shortages
In Moroni, some residents are waking up every day before dawn in the hopes of getting water from one of the few communal water points in their district.

One year after Komanda massacre, survivors call for peace and protection
Despite the trauma, daily life is gradually returning to Komanda. Markets and shops have reopened, and residents say security has improved, with increased patrols by police and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as the FARDC.

Central figure of Black Art Movement Betye Saar dies aged 99
Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, culture and spirituality, died Sunday morning in Los Angeles at 99.

Guinean court acquits police colonel in 2009 stadium massacre case
Seven other defendants received prison sentences ranging from several years to life imprisonment, while three military suspects remain fugitives.

Businesses in Lagos try to stay afloat as fuel prices soar
Lagos is almost six thousand kilometres from the Strait of Hormuz but the ongoing conflict in Iran is hitting the Nigerian city hard. Electricity almost never comes and the rising price of fuel is bringing many businesses to a near standstill.

Chad announces plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court
Chad became on Monday the latest country to announce plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), complaining the tribunal's effectiveness was "limited and uneven" and its activities were focused on Africa.

South Africa's President calls for African nations to work together on migration
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Monday for African countries to work together to manage migration, as his government faces mounting pressure over attacks on foreign nationals.

Iran: Tehran slams Ukraine over Caspian sea attacks
Iran on Monday had scathing words for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after he announced that Kyiv had struck vessels linked to Iran in the Caspian Sea.

Nigeria: At least 30 dead in Kaduna State attack early Monday
Locals in Kaduna State say that at least 30 people were killed when armed men attacked a village in the area early Monday.

Nigeria seizes thousands of kilograms of drugs as trafficking concerns grow
Authorities say criminal networks are using Nigeria's strategic ports, airports and commercial infrastructure to conceal and transport illicit substances, posing risks not only to public security but also to the country's reputation as a regional trade and investment hub.

Israel and DR Congo pledge stronger ties during foreign minister's Jerusalem visit
Speaking after the signing ceremony, Wagner said both countries are seeking to build a long-term partnership that benefits their citizens.

Cameroon: President Paul Biya criticised for weeks-long trip to Geneva
Cameroon's president Paul Biya has been in Switzerland for several weeks now. His health has been the subject of speculation, with the Cameroonian government insisting that Biya is well. Opposition figure Mamadou Mota criticised Biya’s absence.

Zimbabwe opens first lithium processing plant becoming Africa's top producer
Zimbabwe's first plant to process clean-energy metal lithium -- of which it is Africa's top producer -- is up and running, a milestone in its expanding drive to stop the wholesale export of its raw mineral wealth.

Sudan: Army regains control of crucial highway (military sources)
On Monday, two military sources reported that the army regained control of a crucial highway linking the country’s capital to the city of El-Obeid.

Netanyahu defies ICC pressure, plans UN visit to New York
Netanyahu was responding to comments by New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who said he would support efforts to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant if the Israeli leader visits the city.

US and Iran pause strikes for third night to prioritise peace talks
The United States and Iran paused hostilities for a third night on Sunday as they looked to give peace talks another chance.

Masks, rituals and tradition take center stage in Porto-Novo
For two days, Benin’s political capital, Porto-Novo, came alive with the mythical Egungun, Zangbéto and Guèlèdè figures during the Mask Festival, as ceremonies and parades filled the city with color and tradition.