Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain
Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.
Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports
Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff.
Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
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Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.
Huge crowds watch attempt to save shark stranded in South Korean canal
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Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now' as US envoy to meet Putin in Russia
Steve Witkoff has landed in St Petersburg to discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine.
Woman given cancer diagnosis by hospital employee who accessed her records
Pippa Boardman says she lost "dignity and privacy" after she was told by an acquaintance she had cancer.
The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on
It is 60 years since one of Wales' darkest days, when a mining community changed forever.
I left state secrets on the train - I'm proof you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life
Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.
Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?
Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.
Why Elon Musk is considering a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
Sex, lies and police spies: The disputed story of the 'creepy' undercover officer
Andrew Coles denies claims he deceived a young woman into sex while infiltrating an activist group.
Katya Adler: France divided over who to blame for riots and what to learn from them
In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.
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Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain
The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.
Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges
The former Doctor Who and Kidulthood star appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Man charged after three Jewish women assaulted
The women suffered minor injuries when they were assaulted at Clapton Common, police say.
Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot
Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
Family of prison officer shot dead by IRA to get state apology
Brian Stack was crossing a street in Dublin in 1983 when he was shot in the back of the neck and died 18 months later.
Teenager arrested aged 16 jailed after terror conviction
Yusuf Shah offered advice on cyber-security to terror groups and downloaded terror-related material.
Missing German WW2 U-boat found 82 years on
The U-672 sub was identified 20 miles (32km) off Salcombe after divers discovered it in August.
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How a shattered village rose from unimaginable grief to demand justice
A community’s powerful fight for justice after the tragedy of the Aberfan disaster.
PSG's Kvaratskhelia to have surgery on ruptured ACL
Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after suffering a knee injury during his side's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday.
Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot
Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
Why Eze is struggling to find his form at Arsenal
Eberechi Eze has been struggling for form this season for Arsenal, but there could be hope that the forward turns it around.
Fabregas and Como prepare for historic Man Utd tie
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Boulter wins in under an hour to reach quarters
Katie Boulter moves into the quarter-finals of the Japan Open after she beat Viktorija Golubic in less than an hour.
LeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening night
LeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.
Attack on Australian MP Haines: How threats against legislators have soared
Abuse, threats against Australian lawmakers are rising in a country where political violence has historically been rare.
Blast heard in Yemen’s Aden as Houthis claim attack on military camp
Smoke seen rising near airport in Aden as Houthis say they attacked a military camp with a ballistic missile.
Australian MP loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court
Independent lawmaker Helen Haines is in stable condition, her husband says, as suspect charged with three offences.
LeBron James’s 76ers beat NY Knicks on NBA’s opening night at MSG
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated NBA champions New York Knicks 106-100 as the new NBA season tipped off.
Trump snaps at reporter, ordering him to be quiet
US President Donald Trump became visibly angry as he berated a reporter who attempted to ask a question.
Drone attack in disputed Sudan-South Sudan border region kills at least 153
South Sudan authorities say Sudan's army launched drone attack on market, as MSF says it is treating 20 wounded people.
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal: Champions League – Predictions, Olise, lineups
Bayern Munich host Arsenal on Wednesday, as the teams clash for the 16th time in Europe's premier club competition.
Israeli soldiers mock Lebanese home they rigged with explosives
Israeli soldiers in Southern Lebanon are seen ‘jokingly’ giving a tour of a displaced family’s home.
Europe is in trouble, and it is blaming Muslims
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‘It’s hard for us’: Paris small businesses bear brunt of protest violence
Shopkeepers - including those from immigrant backgrounds - count losses from violence last weekend.
‘I am still traumatised’: French police accused of brutalising minors
Police violence and use of crowd-control weapons deepen mistrust between French authorities and demonstrators.
Witkoff in Russia for Putin meeting after ‘positive’ talks with Zelenskyy
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The right to enforce civil rights is under attack in the US
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Man United’s Carrick doesn’t ‘need reassurance’ despite team’s horror start
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Who owns India’s textile traditions in age of AI-enabled mass production?
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Foden shines as Man City rout Athens 5-1 despite Haaland, Semenyo injuries
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Gaza children face worsening food shortages as prices rise and aid is cut
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Anthropic posts $80bn loss in first half of 2026: WSJ
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OpenAI says its agents turned off own safeguards
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Far from fringe: How Israel’s mainstream parties vote with the far right
Al Jazeera analysed how every party in the Knesset voted on the most consequential measures affecting Palestinians.
Pro-Modi leader burns cockroach effigy to taunt youth protesters
Pro-Modi leader burns cockroach effigy to taunt youth protesters
Lula, Bolsonaro seek to disqualify each other ahead of Brazil runoff
Messaging service WhatsApp and parent company Meta are embroiled in legal attacks by Brazil's presidential candidates.
Italy approves sweeping security measures in response to protests
Italy's government approves sending 500 troops to Milan after clashes and protests.
Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in history
Tech mogul says tie-up has a 'lot of merit', given firms' complementary work on AI.
Chinese firm launches remote-sensing satellite into orbit aboard a sea-based carrier rocket, introducing a new operating model
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Mainland spokesperson slams DPP authorities' restriction against actor Zhang Linghe, supports Jay Chou's identification as Chinese singer
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Export controls on Japan aim to prevent 'remilitarization,' nuclear ambitions: FM on reported Japanese request for US help to ease rare-earth curbs
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MIIT to outline standards for auto designing, R&D verification to accelerate high-quality industrial growth
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) will outline a series of standards to guide auto innovation design and ...
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China Pavilion opens at UN biodiversity conference in Armenia
The China Pavilion at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations (UN) Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) opened in the capital of Armenia. Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu, Armenian Environment Minister and COP17 President Hambardzum Matevosyan, ...
Botswana, China open new chapter in longstanding friendship with elevated ties: Botswanan president
Visa-free foreign entries rise 24.1% in Q3 as 'China Haul' reflects appeal of Chinese innovation, experiences
Visa-free foreign entries rise 24.1% in Q3 as 'China Haul' reflects appeal of Chinese innovation, experiences
Botswana, China open new chapter in longstanding friendship with elevated ties: Botswanan president
China establishes National Data Group in Xiong'an; new central SOE to develop data resources, support AI growth
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Danish man's Chinese steamed bun stall drawing 100-meter-long queue goes viral on Chinese social media
China establishes National Data Group in Xiong'an; new central SOE to develop data resources, support AI growth China National Data Group Co., Ltd., a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) directly administered by the central government, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday at a ceremony in Xiongan New Area, North ... A recent video of a Danish man and his Chinese wife selling Chinese steamed buns and making over 50,000 yuan ($7,473) in revenue in a single day's sale went viral ... Chinese student's displays of Japanese militarist symbols spark public outrage; source recounts how incident was handled A Chinese student at Moscow State University has sparked widespread outrage after images circulated online showing him draped in Japan's Rising Sun flag - a symbol closely associated with Japanese ...
Chinese student's displays of Japanese militarist symbols spark public outrage; source recounts how incident was handled
China establishes National Data Group in Xiong'an; new central SOE to develop data resources, support AI growth China National Data Group Co., Ltd., a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) directly administered by the central government, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday at a ceremony in Xiongan New Area, North ... Danish man's Chinese steamed bun stall drawing 100-meter-long queue goes viral on Chinese social media A recent video of a Danish man and his Chinese wife selling Chinese steamed buns and making over 50,000 yuan ($7,473) in revenue in a single day's sale went viral ... A Chinese student at Moscow State University has sparked widespread outrage after images circulated online showing him draped in Japan's Rising Sun flag - a symbol closely associated with Japanese ...
More than 3,000 mutual funds invest in BSE stocks as exchange enters 6th year of operation: chairman
China's homegrown C919 launches first commercial passenger flight to Yinchuan
China's homegrown C919 launches first commercial passenger flight to Yinchuan
than 3,000 mutual funds invest in BSE stocks as exchange enters 6th year of operation: chairman
APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting opens in Hong Kong
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting opened in Hong Kong on Tuesday. The two-day meeting will build up financial sector outcomes ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, scheduled in Shenzhen in November.
China's transition to high-quality growth offers a new paradigm of creating greater opportunities
China is moving from “fast growth to better growth” – and the transition is working where it matters most, as the drivers of growth have changed. China's ... China records 7.9-pct growth in cross-border trips in Q3 Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, officials said on Tuesday. Foreign ... China's value-added industrial output rises 5.3% in first three quarters China's value-added industrial output grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026, with production of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries and industrial robots expanding rapidly, official data ...
China records 7.9-pct growth in cross-border trips in Q3
China's transition to high-quality growth offers a new paradigm of creating greater opportunities China is moving from “fast growth to better growth” – and the transition is working where it matters most, as the drivers of growth have changed. China's ... Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, officials said on Tuesday. Foreign ... China's value-added industrial output rises 5.3% in first three quarters China's value-added industrial output grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026, with production of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries and industrial robots expanding rapidly, official data ...
China's value-added industrial output rises 5.3% in first three quarters
China's transition to high-quality growth offers a new paradigm of creating greater opportunities China is moving from “fast growth to better growth” – and the transition is working where it matters most, as the drivers of growth have changed. China's ... China records 7.9-pct growth in cross-border trips in Q3 Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, officials said on Tuesday. Foreign ... China's value-added industrial output grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026, with production of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries and industrial robots expanding rapidly, official data ...
In pics: 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair
A visitor views artworks at the 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 20, 2026. With a theme of "Cultural Heritage Bridges Life to a ... Conservators breathe new life into ancient relics in China's Hubei Staff members clear bamboo slips at the cultural relics protection center in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 19, 2026. Established in 2003, the cultural relics protection center in Jingzhou ... In pics: ancient site of Dur Kurigalzu in Iraq Visitors tour the grand ziggurat at the ancient site of Dur Kurigalzu in the western outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, on October 20, 2026. Once the capital of Babylonia, Dur Kurigalzu ...
Conservators breathe new life into ancient relics in China's Hubei
In pics: 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair A visitor views artworks at the 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 20, 2026. With a theme of "Cultural Heritage Bridges Life to a ... Staff members clear bamboo slips at the cultural relics protection center in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 19, 2026. Established in 2003, the cultural relics protection center in Jingzhou ... In pics: ancient site of Dur Kurigalzu in Iraq Visitors tour the grand ziggurat at the ancient site of Dur Kurigalzu in the western outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, on October 20, 2026. Once the capital of Babylonia, Dur Kurigalzu ...
In pics: ancient site of Dur Kurigalzu in Iraq
In pics: 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair A visitor views artworks at the 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 20, 2026. With a theme of "Cultural Heritage Bridges Life to a ... Conservators breathe new life into ancient relics in China's Hubei Staff members clear bamboo slips at the cultural relics protection center in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 19, 2026. Established in 2003, the cultural relics protection center in Jingzhou ... Visitors tour the grand ziggurat at the ancient site of Dur Kurigalzu in the western outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, on October 20, 2026. Once the capital of Babylonia, Dur Kurigalzu ...
Chinese poetry builds bridges of cultural understanding in Riyadh
Basmah bint Saeed, a Saudi schoolgirl, first encountered the Chinese language as a child at her family home, where visitors from central China's Henan Province spoke Mandarin. Years later, driven by her growing interest in the language, she can sing than 100 Chinese songs, ...
China's 'Hollywood' turns film sets into short-drama experiences for tourists
Mainland spokesperson slams DPP authorities' restriction against actor Zhang Linghe, supports Jay Chou's identification as Chinese singer
В Тамбовском университете начали обучение "ветеранов СВО" на педагогов
Они будут учить школьников и студентов "патриотизму"
Путин объявил об освобождении американца Стивена Хаббарда
Хаббард был осужден в России по обвинению в наемничестве
ФСБ утверждает, что задержала гражданина Германии, воевавшего в ВСУ
Как утверждают российские государственные агентства "Интерфакс" и ТАСС со ссылкой на Центр общественных связей российской спецслужбы, он дезертировал из украинской армии из-за того, что не получил обещанные выплаты. ФСБ опубликовало видео с задержанным.
По данным спецслужбы, в 2016-2018 годах задержанный "проходил службу на территории Украины в одном из структурных подразделений сил территориальной обороны ВСУ в должности снайпера", а в 2025-м вновь прибыл в Украину и заключил новый...
У главы Нацбанка Украины Андрея Пышного проходят обыски
В рамках какого дела, официально пока не сообщается
Осуждённый за госизмену учёный объявил сухую голодовку в СИЗО
Валерий Качин заявил об издевательствах и насилии со стороны сотрудников СИЗО
Памятник Солженицыну во Владивостоке вернули на прежнее место
Его планируют перенести в сквер Веры и Надежды после "доработки площадки"
Минобороны: над Россией за ночь сбиты более 370 украинских дронов
В Брянской области погиб один человек
Россия обстреляла Киев и Харьков, погибли пять человек
Атакам подверглись Киев, Харьковская, Полтавская, Черкасская, Запорожская и Одесская области
Стивен Уиткофф прилетел в Россию для переговоров с Путиным
Спецпосланник Дональда Трампа Стивен Уиткофф в среду прилетел в Санкт-Петербург для встречи с президентом России Владимиром Путиным.
По данным издания Axios, Уиткофф намерен представить Путину обновленное предложение по прекращению войны в Украине. Еще один американский переговорщик, Джаред Кушнер, примет участие в переговорах по видеосвязи – ранее сообщалось, что он не смог приехать, так как заболел гриппом.
Как пишет The New York Times, ожидается, что в России американские переговорщики...
Трамп: "Мы хотим, чтобы Зеленский заключил соглашение с Россией"
Трамп дал комментарии журналистам в Белом доме
Глава Ryanair: Европу ждёт самое заметное подорожание авиабилетов
Рост цен может составить до 20%
Уиткофф встретится с Путиным 21 октября в Санкт-Петербурге
Во вторник Уиткофф провел переговоры с Зеленским в Осло
НАТО направит в Черное море самолеты и дроны после атак на суда
Более 20 моряков числятся пропавшими без вести или погибшими после серии атак дронов
Житель Нижнего Тагила осуждён на 13 лет после попыток вступить в РДК
В суде указали, что Александр Маслов вину признал и раскаялся
При российском ударе по Краматорску несколько погибших
Трое погибших были сотрудниками организации, занимающейся теплоснабжением города
Зеленского спросили о встрече Си, Трампа и Путина без Украины
О такой встрече по Украине ранее написала The Wall Street Journal
В Думу внесли законопроект об ужесточении наказаний за призывы к беспорядкам
Депутаты предлагают увеличить сроки заключения и штрафы
Альберта проголосовала против независимости от Канады
Почти 76% жителей провинции отвергли инициативу сепаратистов
Бои за Доброполье на севере Донецкой области. Что известно
Российские войска штурмуют город Доброполье – опорный пункт обороны ВСУ, важный для обороны севера Донецкой области Украины.
"Мемориал" обнаружил признаки постановки в каждом четвёртом видео задержаний ФСБ
Признания записывают после пыток, иногда по нескольку дублей
Gambia to use money from sale of ex-dictator's US mansion to compensate victims of his rule
Yahya Jammeh is accused of presiding over the murder of political opponents, disappearances, rape, and torture during his 22-year rule.
United Nations condemns drone strikes on civilians and infrastructure in Sudan
The comments come as South Sudan says more than 150 people were killed in a strike in the disputed Abyei border region.
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa
Nigeria's latest case marks the country's first recorded Ebola infection since 2014, raising concerns about further transmission as public health teams work to identify and monitor potential contacts
Senegalese workers protest rising living costs ahead of three-day general strike
The mobilisation comes as Senegal prepares to host the Youth Olympic Games, adding pressure on authorities to address the unions’ demands as workers threaten further disruption.
Burkina Faso reinstates death penalty: Justice ministry
The last recorded execution in Burkina Faso took place in 1988. The decision marks a significant shift in the country’s criminal justice system and raises renewed questions about human rights and the use of capital punishment.
Nigeria records first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak
Nigeria has recorded its first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak, in a woman who had travelled from Uganda to the capital Abuja, the government confirmed on Tuesday.
Orchestra Baobab keeps Senegal’s musical legacy alive
More than 50 years after it formed, Senegalese band Orchestra Baobab is still getting audiences dancing and is now counting on a new generation of musicians to carry on its legacy. The Afro-Cuban and west African fusion group is about to release "Made in Senegal," its first album in nearly ten years
Woman, 65, killed in shark attack at South African beach
A 65-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a shark while swimming at a popular beach in South Africa's Eastern Cape province.
Ethiopia PM warns Eritrea of 'severe consequences' if supports enemies
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Eritrea on Monday that it faces "severe consequences" if it continues to support rebels in his country
South Africa's former deputy police chief facing sexual offenses denied bail
Shadrack Sibiya faces multiple charges, including the alleged rape of an 18-year-old, human trafficking, and sexually grooming a 16-year-old.
Egypt road crash leaves 13 dead and 34 injured after a bus collides with a truck
State media says a large truck collided with a tour bus on the Cairo-Asyut Western Desert Road, west of Cairo.
Egypt parliament delays debate on possible Saudi military support
Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier.
Protesters target Meta office in Brazil over alleged political bias
A group protested against tech giant Meta in front of the company’s office in São Paulo on Monday over its alleged interference in Brazil’s elections.
More than 40 civilians killed in Mali attack blamed on Islamic State
Community leaders in the north-eastern Menaka region have blamed the killings on the Islamic State Group.
African Americans return to Ghana to honour ancestors lost to slavery
At the Nkyinkyim Museum in Nuhalenya, near Ada, African Americans and other members of the diaspora have gathered for a three-day ancestral veneration ceremony honouring those whose names and stories were lost across generations
France: Paris imposes overnight curfew after wave of rioting
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called for curfews that would be “very limited” and “localized”, signalling a targeted approach to restoring order.
Mozambique's Samora Machel honoured 40 years after his death in a plane crash
The late president and freedom fighter died when the plane he was travelling in crashed in the then-apartheid South Africa.
DR Congo: $700m in Ebola aid unaccounted for as outbreak spreads
Africa's top public health agency and Congolese officials have raised concerns over $700 million in Ebola aid that is unaccounted for and called on aid groups to provide more information about their finances.
Senegal debt crisis: Sonko warns G20 plan could backfire
Sonko says the country’s problem is one of cash flow and repayment timing, not necessarily the amount of debt owed. He has warned that the process could reach a political deadlock if the government fails to take what he considers a more practical approach.
Haitian gangs target foreign troops in biggest attack on new force
Four soldiers from El Salvador have been missing since Sunday when they were seen fleeing their burning armoured vehicle near Port-au-Prince.
US raises Kenya travel advisory over Ebola and security concerns
US raises Kenya travel advisory over Ebola and security concerns
Rwandan Kagame critic Robert Kabera found beheaded in Uganda
A former Rwandan soldier who became a prominent critic of President Paul Kagame has been found beheaded in Uganda, raising fresh concerns about the safety of Rwandan opposition figures living in exile.
Kenya: Relatives welcome guilty verdict in Shakahola starvation cult massacre
Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, called the convictions a significant achievement, given the number of charges, accused and witnesses.
South Africa: Ramaphosa warns of devastating impact if US trade deal is lost
South African vehicles benefit from duty-free access to the US, and industry estimates indicate around 86-thousand jobs at car manufacturers are directly linked to the agreement, rising to 125-thousand when subcontractors are included.
Former president Thabo Mbeki denies ordering cover-up of apartheid-era crimes
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said Monday that he had neither ordered prosecutors to stop cases involving apartheid-era crimes nor struck secret deals to shield former security officers from justice.
Mali: Human Rights Watch Denounces Crimes Against Civilians [Africanews Today]
Human Rights Watch accuses the Malian army, its Russian allies from Africa Corps, as well as armed and jihadist groups, of committing serious violations of international law against civilians. The NGO is calling for urgent action from the African Union.
CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal 'expected end November'
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced Monday that a verdict on Senegal's appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of Morocco will be delivered at the end of November
Guilty as charged: Kenyan court finds cult leader responsible of 191 starvation deaths
A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were on Monday found guilty of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous starvation cult.
Protesters block access to Paris' Louvre Museum in support of student movement
After a weekend of violent protests across France, students in Paris demonstrated again on Monday in front of the Louvre museum.
Pregnant women in Yemen at growing risk as healthcare limited by fighting
Women in Yemen face growing risks as fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed government forces limits reproductive health care with some facilities providing emergency obstetric care repurposing to treat war-wounded, the United Nations said Friday.
Pix of the Day, 19 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 19 October, 2026 - Across the world
Freshwater fish scarcity drives aquaculture in the Republic of Congo
More than a dozen rivers, including the Tchinouka, run through Pointe-Noire. But despite their potential as sources of freshwater fish, many are unusable because of pollution and other challenges.
France's unrest: Why are immigrants being blamed for the violence?
US President Donald Trump has declared that France is "burning", blaming immigration for what he described as the country's decline.
French government under pressure after weekend of violence
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu held an emergency Cabinet meeting on Monday to assess a weekend of violence and looting during protests against the rising cost of living.
Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads
Meanwhile, in the DRC, the outbreak has spread to an eighth province, North Ubangi, where two cases, including one death, have been confirmed.
Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF picks Mnangagwa as leader after 2028
Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party has endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain its leader beyond 2028, as the 84-year-old seeks to extend his time in power
Undead stalk the streets of Mexico City at 19th annual Zombie Walk
The undead stalked the streets of Mexico City on Sunday for the 19th annual Zombie Walk. The gathering has become a tradition in the Mexican capital. It combines horror-inspired costumes and makeup with a family-friendly celebration.
Niger: Fuel shortages leave drivers stranded in Niamey
The cause of the shortages and when supplies will fully return to normal remain unclear, leaving motorists uncertain about when they will be able to fill their tanks without long waits.
Mali's army and rebel opponents guilty of human rights violations, new report finds
Mali's army and its Russian paramilitary allies have killed civilians in violation of international law, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch.
The army's rebel opponents have done the same, the report claims.
Kenya cult deaths: Court set to rule in preacher's murder trial
Mackenzie also faces separate charges of manslaughter and terrorism, which he denies. The verdict is being closely watched by victims’ families seeking justice three years after the discovery.
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak deepens mental health crisis amid stigma and conflict
The World Health Organization has warned that it could surpass the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, which erupted more than a decade ago and killed more than 11,000 people in West Africa.
France: Paris, Lyon and Marseille count the cost after violent protests
Streets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille.
Pope Leo XIV thanks faithful for prayers at first appearance since surgery
Pope Leo XIV thanked the thousands of faithful in the Vatican’s Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalised earlier this week.
Russia: Huge flames and smoke rise over St Petersburg after drone strikes
Huge plumes of black smoke billowed over St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on Sunday, 18 October, as a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities. Russian officials said 126 drones had been intercepted in the surrounding region.
Cameroon's opposition MRC elects its first female president, Tiriane Noah
Cameroon’s main opposition MRC elected a new party president on Saturday, Tiriane Balbine Noah. She replaces Maurice Kamto and becomes the first woman to lead the party.
Smashed storefronts, burned buildings: France wakes up to aftermath of violent protests
France woke up Sunday to devastated streets after clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide as marches against rising costs of living degenerated into "extreme" violence.
Nigeria's Army Chief of Staff visits troops in Borno after deaths of 15 soliders
The Nigerian Army Chief of Staff is visiting troops stationed in the northeast of the country, a few days after jihadists killed fifteen soldiers in the region.
Sudanese gold miners describe deadly airstrike that killed 72
Sudanese miners injured in a deadly airstrike along the border with Egypt last week have been describing how the incident unfolded.
DRC accuses ex-president Kabila of planning 'general attack' on the country
Officials in DR Congo are accusing former president Joseph Kabila of planning a general attack on the country. Kabila on Monday joined forces with the rebel M23 to head a new outfit , taking a more direct role in the insurgency ravaging eastern DRC.
Egypt's President Sisi will step down when term expires in 2030
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he’ll leave office when his term expires in 2030. Making the announcement on Saturday, Sisi described the matter as “completely settled.”
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