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Watch: How Lula turned it around to beat former president's son
Brazil's left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote.

Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 properties without power
An amber wind warning has now expired after severe weather sweeps across the UK.

Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movement
The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.

Faisal Islam: Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government

Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.

Sharon Osbourne: 'I visit Ozzy's grave every day'
The TV presenter says she can see Ozzy's burial site from her window, and regularly talks to him.

Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election
After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado returns after months in exile
Machado had left the country just a month before the US government seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Letter making claims about Meghan's father written by his first wife, BBC understands
Roslyn Loveless, who has since died, divorced Meghan's father in 1975. Meghan said she had been informed about the "disturbing allegations" in 2018.

Rapper Nicki Minaj joins Trump onstage at Michigan rally
The Super Bass singer is the latest big name to campaign in Michigan, where a tight Senate race is playing out ahead of the 3 November midterms.

End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd fans make clear who they blame
Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced their opposition to virtually everything else.

Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks?
Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online.

How a movement of students brought down Serbia's Vučić
In just under two years the students have succeeded in tearing up 14 years of political dominance under Aleksandar Vučić.

Lula wins in Brazil but faces hostile Congress and divided country
President Lula has pulled of a surprise win, but he will face a hostile Congress and a polarised country.

The Papers: 'Budget tax reprieve for pensioners' and 'Meghan dad net to widen'
Stories about the Budget and the investigation into the father of the Duchess of Sussex feature on Monday's front pages.

Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know
Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.

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Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of Jolene in Irish
The single is the second posthumous release from Parton - who was of Welsh descent.

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison
Andre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.

Death toll in Nigeria village raided by gunmen rises to 48, police say
Unidentified gunmen on motorcycles swooped on a remote village on Friday, looting shops and setting houses ablaze.

Board of Deputies of British Jews declares Greens to be racist party
The Jewish body's vote comes in response to the Green Party passing a "Zionism is racism" policy motion.

Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedy
Leanne Gregory, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died trying to save her sons swept out to sea.

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Coming soon: Sir David Attenborough's next great ocean journey
Every wave has a story. Experience the wonder waiting beneath the surface

End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd fans make clear who they blame
Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced their opposition to virtually everything else.

Antonelli delivers 'the race of a champion who isn't the champion yet'
Kimi Antonelli's Austin win was "the best he has delivered", according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, even if it wasn't quite enough to give him the title.

Mourinho keeps Clasico midas touch 13 years on as La Liga heats up
Kylian Mbappe's two goals at Barcelona have opened up La Liga, as Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid leave Camp Nou with a victory.

Isak finally living up to price tag as Liverpool patience rewarded
Alexander Isak scores his sixth Premier League goal of the season as Liverpool make it four wins out of their last four under Andoni Iraola.

Pressure grows on Sage as fans turn on Palace boss
Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage had a tough act to follow in Oliver Glasner - and four months into the job the Frenchman is already under big pressure.

England lose to Pakistan after improbable last-wicket stand
England somehow lose another one-day international from a seemingly unbeatable position thanks to an improbable last-wicket stand by Pakistan in Lahore.

What have Man Utd changed to turn around WSL form?
It is a different picture at Manchester United now than it was last month - and they proved it to fight back and earn a point against rivals Manchester City.

Pressure intensifies on Carrick as Man Utd lose to Bournemouth
Manchester United's winless run stretches to eight matches in all competitions as they are beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford - a defeat that leaves United's manager Michael Carrick under severe pressure.

Liverpool earn first league win at Anfield with victory over Brighton
An own goal from Brighton's Pascal Gross swiftly followed by a goal from Alexander Isak, sees Liverpool beat the Seagulls 2-0 at Anfield to move into the Premier League top four.

Sage continues to struggle as Palace lose at home to Newcastle
Crystal Palace's winless run stretches to four matches as they are beaten 2-0 at home by Newcastle, leaving the club just a point outside the relegation zone with the pressure mounting on manager Pierre Sage.

Hull draw third consecutive home game after being held by Brentford
Hull draw a third consecutive home game after Dango Ouattara's equaliser helps Brentford grab a point in a 1-1 draw at the MKM Stadium in the Premier League.

Sunderland stay bottom after goalless draw with Leeds
Sunderland remain bottom of the Premier League after a goalless draw with Leeds in difficult conditions at the Stadium of Light.

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The Gambia’s first blind magistrate tests a system built for the sighted
For a decade, Muhammed Krubally has shown what is possible and what still needs to change.

Israel’s election: Five key things to know
Vote comes as Israel is embroiled in multiple wars, faces international criticism and grapples with domestic divisions.

Social video captures moment Brazil’s election turned
Video shot by supporters of the candidates in Brazil’s presidential runoff show the moment the result began changing

Bolsonaro calls for Brazil election result to be annulled
Brazil’s right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has called for the presidential election result to be ‘annulled’.

US appeals court sceptical of Trump’s lawsuit over California voter rolls
Judge questions Trump-led effort to exert greater influence over the electoral process ahead of upcoming midterm vote.

Attackers kill nurse, injure health worker responding to DRC Ebola case
The attack in eastern Dr Congo is the latest on health workers and responders to the deadly Ebola outbreak.

US military says it helped Gulf states export 1.5 billion barrels of oil
US Central Command says more than 3,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz with its support.

Trump dials up Islamophobia against Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan Senate rally
Al Jazeera looks at the key takeaways from the US president's campaign event in Michigan ahead of the midterm vote.

World reacts to Lula’s victory in Brazil’s presidential election
International leaders and politicians congratulate the Brazilian president on his re-election.

Ballon d’Or 2026 predictions: Yamal, Mbappe and Kane – who will win?
The winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or will be crowned at Monday's gala in London, the first time it has been held in Britain.

Lula thanks Brazil’s youth for historic election win
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won an unprecedented fourth term.

Brazil election results 2026: Key takeaways from Lula’s historic win
Lula wins a fourth term after a dramatic run-off marred by voting confusion and allegations of interference.

Seoul ‘fabricated’ landmine blast, North Korea tells UN in letter
South Korea blames Pyongyang for September landmine blast, but North Korea says incident a 'sinister obstructive move'.

Two storms slam northern Europe, cut power to 150,000 homes
Storms Boelo and Austen kill a man in Scotland and cut electricity to homes in the UK, France and Germany.

Netanyahu rival Eisenkot holds final rally before Israeli election
Gadi Eisenkot, Benjamin Netanyahu’s rival in Israel’s upcoming election, held his final campaign rally on Sunday.

Serbia celebrates historic election win for student-backed movement
Celebrations erupted across Belgrade as Serbia's student-backed movement claimed a major election victory

Lula holds off far right with victory in Brazil presidential election
Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.

Trump escalates anti-Muslim rhetoric in fierce attack on El-Sayed
Trump has launched another fierce anti-Muslim attack on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

Iran war live: Saudi forces attack Sanaa after Houthis target Riyadh
Saudi-led coalition says missiles launchers and tunnels in Yemen destroyed after Houthis targeted Riyadh airport.

Ballon d’Or 2026: Can Barcelona phenom Lamine Yamal become youngest winner?
Still a teenager, Yamal could surpass Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario, who won the Ballon d'Or at the age of 21.

Thousands protest in Prague against public media funding reforms
Demonstrators allege Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his coalition's proposed reforms pose a threat to press freedom.

Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile
Venezuela’s opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado returned home after more than 10 months.

Bulgaria election heads to a run-off amid low voter turnout
Bulgarians will now choose between President Iliana Yotova and former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov next week.

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou to halve gap to La Liga leaders
French superstar Kylian Mbappe scores a brace for Madrid to inflict Barcelona's first domestic defeat of the campaign.

Marine Le Pen vows French ‘renaissance’ as far right eyes seat of power
National Rally's Le Pen launches presidential campaign against backdrop of protests and social, economic discontent.

Global Times

20th CPC Central Committee starts fifth plenary session
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its fifth plenary session in Beijing on Monday ...

China's state security authority warns of data security risks from discarded industrial equipment
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned on its WeChat account on Monday that improperly disposed-of industrial equipment and specialized ...

Giant panda Ran Ran to head to Belgium as China and Belgium extend conservation partnership
A female giant panda named Ran Ran will travel from China to Belgium to join a long-running conservation and research ...

China-Myanmar crude oil pipeline delivers over 100 million tons, helping bolster energy security
The China-Myanmar crude oil pipeline has transported than 100 million tons of oil since it began operations in 2017, ...

Washington's 'shutdown' is choking off its own future: Global Times editorial

Jetta's 'comeback' in China proves the move was right
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GT Voice: Shipbuilding industry is defined by both competition and cooperation
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China's national civil service exam registration closes, with over 6,000 applicants competing for a single position: media
Saturday marked the final day to apply for China's 2027 national civil service examination, with competition for the most sought-after positions exceeding 6,000 applicants per post, chinanews.com reported on Sunday.

Chinese research team achieves breakthrough in flexible solar devices
China launches new internet satellite group

China launches new internet satellite group
Chinese research team achieves breakthrough in flexible solar devices

Population of goitered gazelle grows as ecological environment improves in Ningxia's nature reserve
A drone photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows a goitered gazelle at the southeastern edge of the Tengger Desert in the Zhongwei Shapotou National Nature Reserve, northwest China's Ningxia ... China's state security authority warns of data security risks from discarded industrial equipment China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned on its WeChat account on Monday that improperly disposed-of industrial equipment and specialized instruments could pose risks to commercial secrets, critical infrastructure and ... Nine provincial-level regions in China post birth rates above 7‰ in 2025, Guangdong tops newborns: report Nine of China's 31 provincial-level regions recorded birth rates exceeding seven per thousand in 2025, concentrated mainly in the western and southern parts of the country, while Guangdong Province retained ...

Nine provincial-level regions in China post birth rates above 7‰ in 2025, Guangdong tops newborns: report
Population of goitered gazelle grows as ecological environment improves in Ningxia's nature reserve A drone photo taken on Oct. 17, 2026 shows a goitered gazelle at the southeastern edge of the Tengger Desert in the Zhongwei Shapotou National Nature Reserve, northwest China's Ningxia ... China's state security authority warns of data security risks from discarded industrial equipment China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned on its WeChat account on Monday that improperly disposed-of industrial equipment and specialized instruments could pose risks to commercial secrets, critical infrastructure and ... Nine of China's 31 provincial-level regions recorded birth rates exceeding seven per thousand in 2025, concentrated mainly in the western and southern parts of the country, while Guangdong Province retained ...

Chery's reported Canada move signals opening for deeper China-Canada trade ties
China-Europe Arctic shipping route draws strong demand from exporters amid global trade uncertainties

China-Europe Arctic shipping route draws strong demand from exporters amid global trade uncertainties
Chery's reported Canada move signals opening for deeper China-Canada trade ties

European firms put Chinese technology to work
At a machinery factory in Vicenza, Italy, Chinese-made robots weld components and move materials. The machines come from Chengdu CRP Robot Technology Co., Ltd., which now has than 20 partners across 13 European countries.

Shenzhen gold hub sees crowds as spot prices slip below $4,000/oz
Gold prices fell over the weekend, and the Shuibei market — a gold jewelry manufacturing and trading hub in the southern metropolis of Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province — saw ... China's international air connectivity to improve in winter-spring season Air China is expected to launch the Beijing-Copenhagen-Reykjavik route on Monday, the first scheduled passenger route operated by a Chinese mainland based airline to Iceland. It is the latest route ... Unitree's newly unveiled humanoid robot stumbles at demo, drawing mixed reactions on Chinese social media Unitree's newly unveiled H2-X humanoid robot stumbled during a kung fu demo at a recent event, losing part of a leg after a failed side flip.

China's international air connectivity to improve in winter-spring season
Shenzhen gold hub sees crowds as spot prices slip below $4,000/oz Gold prices fell over the weekend, and the Shuibei market — a gold jewelry manufacturing and trading hub in the southern metropolis of Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province — saw ... Air China is expected to launch the Beijing-Copenhagen-Reykjavik route on Monday, the first scheduled passenger route operated by a Chinese mainland based airline to Iceland. It is the latest route ... Unitree's newly unveiled humanoid robot stumbles at demo, drawing mixed reactions on Chinese social media Unitree's newly unveiled H2-X humanoid robot stumbled during a kung fu demo at a recent event, losing part of a leg after a failed side flip.

Unitree's newly unveiled humanoid robot stumbles at demo, drawing mixed reactions on Chinese social media
Shenzhen gold hub sees crowds as spot prices slip below $4,000/oz Gold prices fell over the weekend, and the Shuibei market — a gold jewelry manufacturing and trading hub in the southern metropolis of Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province — saw ... China's international air connectivity to improve in winter-spring season Air China is expected to launch the Beijing-Copenhagen-Reykjavik route on Monday, the first scheduled passenger route operated by a Chinese mainland based airline to Iceland. It is the latest route ... Unitree's newly unveiled H2-X humanoid robot stumbled during a kung fu demo at a recent event, losing part of a leg after a failed side flip.

Croatia wins men's group title at 2026 ISF Football World Cup in Suzhou
Men's group winner members of Croatia celebrate during the awarding ceremony at the 2026 International School Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 25, ... Chinese motorcycle entrepreneur sets world record for riding on water Zhang Xue, founder of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, set a Guinness World Record on Sunday by riding a modified motorcycle 40.74 kilometers across open water in his hometown of Mayang ... Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ...

Chinese motorcycle entrepreneur sets world record for riding on water
Croatia wins men's group title at 2026 ISF Football World Cup in Suzhou Men's group winner members of Croatia celebrate during the awarding ceremony at the 2026 International School Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 25, ... Zhang Xue, founder of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, set a Guinness World Record on Sunday by riding a modified motorcycle 40.74 kilometers across open water in his hometown of Mayang ... Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ...

Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study
Croatia wins men's group title at 2026 ISF Football World Cup in Suzhou Men's group winner members of Croatia celebrate during the awarding ceremony at the 2026 International School Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 25, ... Chinese motorcycle entrepreneur sets world record for riding on water Zhang Xue, founder of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, set a Guinness World Record on Sunday by riding a modified motorcycle 40.74 kilometers across open water in his hometown of Mayang ... Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ...

China Great Wall Museum reopens, conveys wisdom of Chinese and collective strength
After than three years of renovation and upgrades, the China Great Wall Museum (CGWM) officially reopened on Saturday at the foot of the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing's Yanqing district. Nestled next to the Badaling Railway Station, the revamped museum features an exterior design ...

China brings archaeological sites closer to the public
6,000-year-old alcohol brewing practices revealed at archaeological site in North China

6,000-year-old alcohol brewing practices revealed at archaeological site in North China
China brings archaeological sites closer to the public

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Александр Вучич признал поражение своей партии на выборах
Лидирует оппозиционный ему "Студенческий список"

Зеленский рассказал о деталях будущих трёхсторонних переговоров
Они могут состояться в ноябре в Абу-Даби

Лидер венесуэльской оппозиции Мария Корина Мачадо вернулась в страну
Она была в изгнании почти год

Выборы президента Болгарии проходят на фоне войны в Украине
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В Бразилии проходит решающий второй тур президентских выборов
Нынешнему президенту Луле да Силве противостоит правый политик Флавиу Болсонару

Cобор XII века в Пскове передали РПЦ вопреки опасениям музейщиков
Искусствоведы беспокоятся о сохранности фресок XII века

Ушаков: трёхсторонние переговоры могут возобновиться после 4 ноября
Подготовка встречи Путина, Си и Трампа уже началась

В Липецкой области сообщили об атаке на Елец
Целью удара вероятно был оборонный завод "Энергия"

Парламентские выборы в Сербии: Вучич против Студенческого списка
Президент рассчитывает вернуться к власти как премьер

Все осуждённые по делу Ивана Голунова вышли на свободу
Последним освободился Игорь Ляховец

Вокруг резиденции Путина построили еще 16 башен ПВО: всего их уже больше 50
"Кольцо" башен построено к югу от резиденции

Погиб рэпер и провоенный активист Михаил Маваши
Причиной смерти назван несчастный случай

Путин в 2026 году вновь не будет обращаться с посланием к парламенту
Хотя это предусмотрено конституцией

Российские обстрелы Харькова, Винницы, Днепра: есть жертвы
Четыре человека погибли в Днепропетровской области, один – в Харькове

Украинские беспилотники атаковали Белгород и Пермский край
Часть Курской области осталась без света

Маск: "Украина нарушила условия пользования Starlink. Это исправили"
В Украине нарушения отрицают

Более 400 тысяч человек приняли участие в демонстрациях во Франции
Столкновений демонстрантов с полицией было меньше, чем 17 октября

Во Франции учредили премию для книг, написанных при помощи ИИ
"Премия Паскаля" будет вручаться ежегодно

СМИ: "Новатэк" финансирует газовый проект на Аляске
Руководство американской компании подало в отставку

Украинские беспилотники снова атаковали Омск, в городе пожары
Предположительно, горит завод "Омский каучук"

Africanews

Serbia: crowds celebrate in Belgrade after Vučić admits defeat
Crowds celebrated in Belgrade after President Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat for his ruling party in Serbia's snap parliamentary election, following nearly two years of student-led demonstrations.

Brazil: long queues and river journeys mark decisive presidential vote
Brazilians headed to the polls on Sunday to choose between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. From canoe journeys in the Amazon to long queues in Rio and a Lula doll in Brasília, voters turned out for the presidential runoff.

Thousands of sheep take over Madrid's streets for Transhumance Festival
Over 1,400 sheep and goats took over Madrid's streets on Sunday, delighting spectators at the 33rd annual Transhumance Festival, which followed a different route this year to avoid a housing protest.

Gabon restores social media access after an eight-month ban
The media regulator pulled the plug on social networks in February blaming content posted online for stoking conflict and division in society.

Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport partially resumes flights after Houthi attacks
The announcement comes after a two-week suspension of operations following strikes from Yemen's Houthis on the Saudi capital.

Iranian president blames United States for failure of interim peace deal
Masoud Pezeshkian emphasised, however, that a new attempt should be made to reach an agreement to end the war with the US and Israel.

Over 1,000 arrested in France after a day of mostly peaceful protests
There were clashes after night fall as police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in a number of cities.

Red Cross trains staff as Kenya records its second death from Ebola
It says the fight to contain the virus does not end when a patient dies, saying the handling and burial of the body is just as important.

Niger imposes curfew on petrol sales amid national fuel shortage
Petrol stations are not allowed to sell fuel between nine at night and six in the morning to enable suppliers to restock them.

Nigeria's Tinubu defends policies as he launches re-election bid
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, President Bola Tinubu held his first campaign rally on Saturday as he hopes to win a second term in office in the January polls.

Haiti's ex-president Martelly registers as candidate for upcoming election
Haiti’s former president Michel Martelly is running for office again. He presented his candidacy on Friday for the December 13 elections - the country’s first in 10 years. Earlier this month, Haiti’s electoral council overturned a ban on candidates sanctioned by foreign countries.

HIV prevention jab offers hope in Uganda but doses are hard to find
An injectable HIV drug could save huge numbers of people from getting infected in Uganda.
But shortages of lenacapavir mean that those who need it the most often can't get treated with a dose.

Two 'unauthorised' oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Two 'unauthorised' supertankers hit naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy. On Thursday, a ship transiting the strait was hit by an unknown projectile, the UK reported.

New Tumaini Ebola vaccine trial launches in Bunia as DRC struggles
A clinical trial for a new Ebola vaccine is getting underway in DR Congo’s Ituri province. The TUMAini trial will evaluate candidate vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.

Brazil candidates make final campaign push ahead of presidential runoff
Almost 159 million Brazilians are eligible to vote Sunday in a closely contested presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

CAR: Former hostages greeted by President Touadéra on return to Bangui
In Central African Republic, three hostages released this week after 10 months in captivity arrived in Bangui aboard a special UN flight. A local government official and two members of the National Election Authority, they were kidnapped in Bambouti in December, on the day of the general election.

Police dispel crowds with tear gas after 16-storey building collapses in Nairobi
Police used tear gas to dispel looters and crowds of onlookers after a high-rise building in Kenya’s capital Nairobi collapsed while under construction.

Hungary: 70 years after Soviet crackdown, leaders honour uprising victims
Seventy years after Hungary's 1956 uprising against Soviet rule, Prime Minister Péter Magyar paid tribute to its victims as Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the importance of freedom and democracy.

Johannesburg men run in purple briefs to raise prostate cancer awareness
A sea of purple briefs takes over Johannesburg. Men hit the streets on Friday for the Hollard Daredevil Run, raising awareness about prostate cancer, now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in South Africa.

Portugal’s last circus elephant begins a new life at wildlife sanctuary
A new beginning for Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, as she settles into life at a wildlife sanctuary in Alentejo, southern Portugal.

Benin earns four nominations at 2026 Africa Tourism Awards
Benin has been nominated in four categories at the 2026 Africa Tourism Awards, putting the West African nation in the spotlight for its cultural heritage and tourism appeal.

Deforestation threatens fish stocks and livelihoods in Central African Republic
Experts say deforestation is causing lower water levels on the river, making it muddier and reducing its oxygen content, which makes it more difficult for fish to breed.

South Africa's bilateral trade with China surges after zero-tariff deal
Commerce between the two countries reached almost $15 billion from May through to August, representing a nearly 24 per cent year-on-year increase.

South Africa: Dwindling support for ANC amid service delivery chaos
Outside the wealthy neighbourhoods, anger at lack of services like water or electricity has led many to say they won’t be voting.

Kenya: huge piles of rubble after high-rise building collapses
A multi-storey building under construction has collapsed in Nairobi, leaving a vast pile of rubble. Red Cross workers have arrived at the scene, where excavators are being used among the debris.

One person killed in deadly shooting in Paris suburbs
One person was killed and four others were seriously wounded when gunshots were fired from a vehicle in a Parisian suburb on Friday, French authorities said.

Pix of the Day, 23rd October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 23rd October, 2026 - Across the world

France deploys 70,000 police, shuts Paris museums ahead of protests
Some 70,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed across France on Saturday while the Louvre and several other major Paris museums will be closed as authorities seek to prevent renewed violence during planned protests.

Storm Austen batters France and UK with winds of up to 160 km/h
Huge waves, uprooted trees and damaged boats mark Storm Austen's arrival in France and the UK. Gusts of up to 160 km/h have battered Brittany, while fallen branches have blocked roads in southern England.

Russia, Ukraine and the US set for November peace talks
Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planned to resume in November in the United Arab Emirates, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.

Nairobi building collapse raises safety concerns as rescuers search rubble
Several people are feared trapped after a multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, on Friday, October 23.

France: shops barricaded in Lyon and Orléans for possible unrest
Wooden boards are going up across France as shopkeepers brace for possible unrest. With a National Rally congress in Orléans and protests approaching in Lyon, businesses fear damage and disruption.

South African author defends use of AI to write her books
Coral Hart - a pseudonym she uses to protect her real name - has published more than 370 books in just 20 months using AI.

Gaza: Moment Israeli airstrike hits building in Nuseirat caught on camera
Footage captures the moment an Israeli strike hits a building in Gaza's Nuseirat camp. No deaths were reported, but images show a wounded person.

F1's Lewis Hamilton says he'll keep driving to achieve dream of racing in Africa
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton welcomed Formula 1’s plan to return to Africa, saying he’ll extend his career until he can race on the continent.

UN migration agency warns 874,000 Somalians at risk of displacement from flooding
It says amid strengthening El Niño conditions, familes already struggling with repeated displacement, have little left to fall back on.

Gunfire rocks Ethiopia-Kenya border as hundreds flee
Hundreds of Ethiopians crossed into Kenya on Thursday as gunfire and chaotic scenes were reported in the border town of Moyale, police said.

Nigeria steps up airport health screenings over Ebola fears
Passengers arriving at Lagos airport queue for temperature checks as Nigeria steps up health screening protocols for international arrivals. The country confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola earlier this week in a woman returning from Uganda.

Nigeria's health minister says first Ebola case remains isolated
Muhammad Ali Pate urged the public to 'remain calm' described the case as a single contained infection.

Scuffle breaks out in Albanian parliament as MPs clash over protests
Heated exchanges and chaotic scenes gripped Albania's parliament in Tirana on Thursday as rival MPs clashed inside, while student demonstrators continued their protests outside for a tenth day.

Taiwan: Deadly Typhoon Champi brings travel chaos and school closures
Towering waves crashed against Taiwan's coastline as Typhoon Champi swept past the island on Friday, leaving one person dead, 94 injured and hundreds of flights cancelled.

Ivory Coast court postpones hearing on Tidjane Thiam's election to lead PDCI
A court in Abidjan has postponed a hearing on the election of Tidjane Thiam as president of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast.

Tigray is still at war, rebel leader warns, claiming tactical victories
The leader of Ethiopia’s rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front says the northern state is still at war. In a message aired on Tigrayan television on Wednesday, Debretsion Gebremichael said the TPLF is continuing to fight federal forces in the region and will “remain a graveyard for its enemies.”

WHO: Africa facing 'complex' Ebola outbreak after Nigeria reports first case
The World Health Organization’s Africa chief warned that the continent is facing a “complex” Ebola outbreak, after the first case of the virus was reported in Nigeria.

China: Panic as 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocks Tibet
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, at 10.33 pm on Thursday 22 October, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

Young Uganda-based refugees chase their Olympic dream in Senegal
They are among six refugee athletes taking part in Youth Olympic Games which get underway in Dakar on 31 October.

UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest nations from super El Niño
It said the weather system was a 'wrecking ball' that would bring havoc to Latin America, eastern and southern Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

Two European women kidnapped in Niger freed in Libya
The two were kidnapped in separate incidents in Niger, where they were involved in education and development initiatives, more than a year and a half ago.

Egypt urges political solution to conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthis
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday said all options must be explored to find a political solution between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

Crowds watch twice-a-year sunrise ceremony at Abu Simbel temple
Tourists flocked to the Abu Simbel temple in Egypt on Thursday to witness a rare astronomical ceremony that has been taking place for thousands of years.