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UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".

Chris Mason: From inside the room, how Burnham survived first Trump meeting
Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.

'My eyelids became infected - I was scared to sleep'
Three women describe what happened when they travelled abroad for cheap "bleph" eyelid surgery.

UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.

Drug deaths in Scotland rise 11% as country struggles with worst rate in Europe
The figure rose by 11% last year, bringing the total deaths in a decade to more than 11,000.

Nigella Lawson is 'icing on the cake', TV critics say as she enters Bake Off tent
The TV chef joined Paul Hollywood in the tent as the Channel 4 competition returned for a new series.

What's at stake when Trump and Xi meet in the US?
The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.

Migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea
Protesters gathered in Gosport after initial reports the small boat would be brought further west.

UK to step up fight against Russian disinformation and push global AI standards, PM says
The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN.

Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says
Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield.

Man who sold toxic chemicals should rot in hell, says mother of woman who killed herself
Louise Nunn's daughter bought a substance from Canadian Kenneth Law, who was selling toxic chemicals online.

Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions
The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, an unlikely frontier in Beijing's AI race with Washington.

'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad
Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.

Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers
Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.

Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.

Prince and Princess of Wales share a laugh with Tom Cruise at film premiere
William and Catherine renew their friendship with the Hollywood star at the premiere for his film Digger.

Children as young as 13 are getting ketamine bladder damage
Doctors running a dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13.

Farmers furious after online scramble leads to £233m fund running out in six hours
Farmers fear they may not be able to carry out environmental work because they lost out on funding.

Racist message to England footballer Jess Carter denied by teen
A court hears that Aaryan Aggarwal called Jess Carter "stupid" and "ugly before using a racial slur.

Pornhub investigated over its age checks
The regulator says it has concerns over how the site is relying on third party checks provided by Apple for some users.

Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa
One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.

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Hunting hidden gems - is there anywhere in the world left to scout?
Through live scouting and increasing data and footage, top clubs now have tabs on a large proportion of the world's talent.

'Be comfortable in your own identity' - Agassi's advice to Raducanu
As Emma Raducanu plots a route back to the pinnacle of tennis, the Briton is taking inspiration from Andre Agassi's 2009 autobiography.

Pocognoli has 'positive nervousness' for Scotland debut
Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli admits to feeling a "positive nervousness" before his first game in charge of the country, a Nations League tie against Slovenia in Ljubljana on Saturday.

Germany's saviour? How Klopp is looking to turn fortunes around
As Jurgen Klopp prepares for his first game as Germany manager, BBC Sport looks at how is trying to turn their fortunes around.

'It was scary' – Jacks goes from hospital bed to England match-winner
Will Jacks' career-best 50-over figures on Tuesday came shortly after the England all-rounder was rushed into hospital for emergency surgery while on a weekend away.

'It can't be brushed over' - Republic of Ireland squad to discuss Israel games
Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland squad will wait until after Thursday's Kosovo game before discussing how they approach Sunday's contentious fixture against Israel.

Hadjar to stay as Verstappen's Red Bull team-mate for 2027
Frenchman Isack Hadjar is to stay at Red Bull as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2027 season.

Al Jazeera

Qatar on mediation efforts: ‘We can’t let diplomacy fail’
Qatar’s Majed al-Ansari says Doha is determined to make diplomacy work to end the US-Iran conflict.

China’s swimming prodigy Yu Zidi bags third gold in Asian Games record
The 13-year-old beat the previous 400m Asian Games record, set by China’s Ye Shiwen in 2014, by about 4.5 seconds.

Powerful El Nino could cause more than 450,000 deaths, scientists say
Heaviest toll expected in poorer countries, already struggling with food insecurity and high energy costs, report says.

As AI leaders warn of catastrophe, US and China shun slowdown calls
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to agree to only limited cooperation on AI safety at summit.

Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz
Major General Abdulaziz al-Majidi says five Houthi fighters killed and 20 wounded after 'fierce battles'.

World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function
World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function

Europe’s centrists are finally paying the price of their extremism
The centre’s blind adherence to austerity has devastated European societies.

Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three northern Tigray airports
The suspension comes after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport.

‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talks
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran and then brags about diplomacy, provoking Tehran to warn of a response.

UN General Assembly quiz: Who said these 10 famous quotes?
With world leaders at the UN General Assembly podium this week, play our quiz matching famous quotes to who said them.

Qatar’s Dakar Rally champ Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Asian Games shooting gold
Al-Attiyah is the first person to win a gold medal at the Games in the same year as his Dakar Rally triumph.

Mirabai Chanu wins Asian Games silver as Ri breaks weightlifting record
Chanu finally clinches an elusive Asian Games medal in Japan and Ri Song-gum wins North Korea’s first gold.

US senator condemns Netanyahu as a ‘chronic liar’ ahead of UNGA visit
US Democratic senator Chris Van Hollen has called Netanyahu a lying war criminal ahead of his visit to UNGA

What Palestinian children endure in Israeli detention
Every day, Fidaa Zalbani checks the room of her son, Mohammed, 17, tidying his bed and arranging untouched clothes.

Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties
Doha lauded for mediating Brussels-Kigali rupture, showcasing its trusted role in international peace efforts.

At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting
Armed men open fire at a house party in a Durban township, killing a pregnant woman and 10 others.

Pakistan’s latest Trump bet is on drone firm already selling to India
The company's cofounder is also an ex-Israeli soldier. Pakistan does not recognise Israel.

WHO’S FUTURE IS IT: CHINA OR THE WEST?
As global power shifts, how different are these two visions, and does the future belong to just one?

Pakistan seals roads to Islamabad before protests for Imran Khan’s release
Police close major highways into Islamabad as supporters of jailed former prime minister plan to march into the capital.

Trump rallies Latin American allies against drug cartels
US-led Shield of the Americas coalition backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.

Cooperation is the goal at the UNGA, but is it possible?
Debate opened at the UN General Assembly and leaders from across the world made their arguments.

Six-year-old sets Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days
Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days, averaging under 4.5 seconds.

US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz
Tehran ties diplomatic progress to lifting shipping blockades and unfreezing assets during New York negotiations.

Sri Lanka convicts 15 people over 2019 Easter Day bombings
Fifteen people have been convicted over Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people.

Venezuelans protest interim leader Delcy Rodriguez at UN headquarters
Venezuelans protested in New York against interim President Delcy Rodriguez's participation in the UN General Assembly.

Global Times

Xi leaves for state visit to U.S.
Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit to the United States at the invitation of ...

Issuing more yuan-denominated government bonds good for China, world: Chinese economist
The issuance of yuan-denominated government bonds to overseas investors could help address China's domestic imbalances, speed up the internationalization ...

Elon Musk recommends everyone travel to China: incredible majesty beyond words
You just got a China Travel tip from Elon Musk: “Make sure you look out the window and you're not ...

DPP's abandonment of national principles for 'cooperation' with Philippines 'deeply contemptible': mainland spokesperson
A spokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for abandoning ...

Finding more 'everyday diplomats' between China and the US: Global Times editorial

Does China's widening trade surplus 'crowd out' other countries?: Global Times editorial
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The bill for Manila's Pax Silica 'development' is far from settled
Liu Xuandi

GT Voice: Expansion of China's chip supply offers value to world
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Beijing Culture Forum opens, focusing on cultural heritage, mutual learning among civilizations
The 2026 Beijing Culture Forum opened in the Chinese capital on Tuesday, bringing together than 600 guests from 44 countries and regions to discuss cultural heritage protection and mutual learning among civilizations. Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party ...

From snow leopards to mangroves, China's ecological red lines show progress
China delivers customized version of MAZU intelligent meteorological early warning system to Nepal

China delivers customized version of MAZU intelligent meteorological early warning system to Nepal
From snow leopards to mangroves, China's ecological red lines show progress

2026 Apsara Conference opens in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang
People visit the Foundation Models exhibition area during the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 22, 2026. The 2026 Apsara Conference opened on Tuesday, and will ... Coast guard patrols on Dajinshan island in Shanghai Law enforcers from China Coast Guard stand in formation ahead of an island patrol mission on the Dajinshan island in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 18, 2026. Dajinshan island boasts an ... Autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates held at East China Normal University This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2026 shows a scene during an autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates at the East China Normal University in east China's Shanghai. ...

Coast guard patrols on Dajinshan island in Shanghai
2026 Apsara Conference opens in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang People visit the Foundation Models exhibition area during the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 22, 2026. The 2026 Apsara Conference opened on Tuesday, and will ... Law enforcers from China Coast Guard stand in formation ahead of an island patrol mission on the Dajinshan island in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 18, 2026. Dajinshan island boasts an ... Autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates held at East China Normal University This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2026 shows a scene during an autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates at the East China Normal University in east China's Shanghai. ...

Autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates held at East China Normal University
2026 Apsara Conference opens in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang People visit the Foundation Models exhibition area during the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 22, 2026. The 2026 Apsara Conference opened on Tuesday, and will ... Coast guard patrols on Dajinshan island in Shanghai Law enforcers from China Coast Guard stand in formation ahead of an island patrol mission on the Dajinshan island in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 18, 2026. Dajinshan island boasts an ... This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2026 shows a scene during an autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates at the East China Normal University in east China's Shanghai. ...

China's market regulator seeks comment on revised antitrust compliance guidelines for firms operating overseas
Beijing to host robotics competition in October

Beijing to host robotics competition in October
China's market regulator seeks comment on revised antitrust compliance guidelines for firms operating overseas

10 years on, Torch Innovation Precinct illuminates path for Australia-China sci-tech collaboration
Representatives from government, academia, and industry in Australia and China expressed expectations for further Australia-China sci-tech cooperation during a series of events held on Tuesday to celebrate the tenth anniversary of a flagship initiative. Launched in 2016, the University of New South Wales (UNSW)'s Torch ...

Chinese company unveils new-generation AI chip; move to accelerate push for domestic alternatives: expert
A Chinese chip company on Tuesday announced its new-generation training-and-inference AI chip, Zhenwu V900, which it says is the most powerful Chinese AI chip in terms of computing performance. The ... China tests world's first practical underwater solar power plant in S.China Sea Chinese scientists have achieved the world's first practical demonstration of underwater solar power generation at a depth of 10 meters, successfully testing perovskite photovoltaic modules in the South China Sea ... China reports major mineral exploration breakthrough, including super-large copper-gold deposit in Anhui Province China has successfully verified a number of super-large deposits this year, including the Chating copper-gold mine in East China's Anhui Province, marking a major breakthrough in minerals exploration and reserve ...

China tests world's first practical underwater solar power plant in S.China Sea
Chinese company unveils new-generation AI chip; move to accelerate push for domestic alternatives: expert A Chinese chip company on Tuesday announced its new-generation training-and-inference AI chip, Zhenwu V900, which it says is the most powerful Chinese AI chip in terms of computing performance. The ... Chinese scientists have achieved the world's first practical demonstration of underwater solar power generation at a depth of 10 meters, successfully testing perovskite photovoltaic modules in the South China Sea ... China reports major mineral exploration breakthrough, including super-large copper-gold deposit in Anhui Province China has successfully verified a number of super-large deposits this year, including the Chating copper-gold mine in East China's Anhui Province, marking a major breakthrough in minerals exploration and reserve ...

China reports major mineral exploration breakthrough, including super-large copper-gold deposit in Anhui Province
Chinese company unveils new-generation AI chip; move to accelerate push for domestic alternatives: expert A Chinese chip company on Tuesday announced its new-generation training-and-inference AI chip, Zhenwu V900, which it says is the most powerful Chinese AI chip in terms of computing performance. The ... China tests world's first practical underwater solar power plant in S.China Sea Chinese scientists have achieved the world's first practical demonstration of underwater solar power generation at a depth of 10 meters, successfully testing perovskite photovoltaic modules in the South China Sea ... China has successfully verified a number of super-large deposits this year, including the Chating copper-gold mine in East China's Anhui Province, marking a major breakthrough in minerals exploration and reserve ...

In pics: fields under starry sky in China's Heilongjiang
This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows agricultural machinery in a corn field under starry sky in Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. 4th edition of 'understanding Chinese modernization' workshop held in Beijing Participants speak at an open-floor discussion during the fourth edition of the "understanding Chinese modernization" workshop in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 22, 2026. Themed on common prosperity, the workshop ... Chinese spy drama becomes hit for quiet heroism and strong faith of national-security officers: screenwriter From certain angles, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art looks less like a building than a weather event. A white shell of 1,271 curved fiber-reinforced polymer panels seems to hover ...

4th edition of 'understanding Chinese modernization' workshop held in Beijing
In pics: fields under starry sky in China's Heilongjiang This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows agricultural machinery in a corn field under starry sky in Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Participants speak at an open-floor discussion during the fourth edition of the "understanding Chinese modernization" workshop in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 22, 2026. Themed on common prosperity, the workshop ... Chinese spy drama becomes hit for quiet heroism and strong faith of national-security officers: screenwriter From certain angles, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art looks less like a building than a weather event. A white shell of 1,271 curved fiber-reinforced polymer panels seems to hover ...

Chinese spy drama becomes hit for quiet heroism and strong faith of national-security officers: screenwriter
In pics: fields under starry sky in China's Heilongjiang This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows agricultural machinery in a corn field under starry sky in Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. 4th edition of 'understanding Chinese modernization' workshop held in Beijing Participants speak at an open-floor discussion during the fourth edition of the "understanding Chinese modernization" workshop in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 22, 2026. Themed on common prosperity, the workshop ... From certain angles, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art looks less like a building than a weather event. A white shell of 1,271 curved fiber-reinforced polymer panels seems to hover ...

Chinese short-video team turns school textbooks into historical dramas, winning 130 million views
At sunset, rainwater kept seeping into a basement in Lintong, Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, while the stuffy air inside made it hard to breathe. Yet actors and crew members stayed there for an entire day of filming.

Poetry event celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival held in Cotonou, Benin
Chinese architect Ma Yansong brings Eastern philosophy of space to Los Angeles' Lucas Museum, highlighting people-to-people exchange between China and the US

Chinese architect Ma Yansong brings Eastern philosophy of space to Los Angeles' Lucas Museum, highlighting people-to-people exchange between China and the US
Poetry event celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival held in Cotonou, Benin

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Верховный суд России представил концепцию реформы суда присяжных
Присяжных и судей объединят в общие коллегии

В Красноярском крае возбудили уголовное дело из-за нападений медведей
Всего в регионе от нападений медведей погибли уже шесть человек. 

Тюменца приговорили к восьми годам за "звёздочки" в телеграме
По статье о финансировании терроризма

Алиев помиловал французского бизнесмена Мартина Райана
Ранее СМИ писали, что его освобождение было связано со снятием санкций с Усманова

Против блогера Александра Шпака возбудили новое уголовное дело
О публичных призывах к терроризму

Великобритания создаст центр для борьбы с российской дезинформацией
Об этом заявил премьер-министр Энди Бернем

Хакеры ShinyHunters заявили о взломе ФБР и краже данных агентов
В ФБР заявили, что проводят расследование

Упавший у военного аэродрома в ФРГ дрон мог быть оснащен взрывчаткой
Следователи нашли недалеко от обломков дрона неизвестное вещество

Россия нанесла удары дронами по Киеву, Сумам и Запорожью
Два человека погибли

Трамп заявил о "большом импульсе" в переговорах с Ираном
Президент США встретился с лидерами стран Персидского залива

В Москве гражданина Чехии арестовали на 13 суток за пикет у Мавзолея
По административной статье о дискредитации российской армии

Президенты США и Украины встретились на Генассамблее ООН
Ранее Дональд Трамп заявил о скором завершении войны России с Украиной

В Германии разбился американский истребитель F-16
Пилот катапультировался, причины крушения расследуются

США, Дания и Гренландия подписали соглашение о безопасности острова
Соглашение определяет дальнейшее сотрудничество сторон в Арктике

ЕС исключит Усманова и Фридмана из санкционных списков
Ранее решение блокировала Латвия

Сессия Генеральной ассамблеи ООН: выступление Трампа
Генсек ООН призвал к завершению конфликтов

Рубио и Лавров могут встретиться 23 сентября в США
Глава МИД РФ примет участие в сессии ГА ООН

Новый контингент военных США уже на пути в Литву
Об этом сообщил президент страны

Опубликовано расследование об обходе санкций через систему А7
Утверждается, что A7 провела через западные банки более $6,9 млрд в обход санкций

Докладчик ООН: РФ создала систему преследования критиков за рубежом
Доклад Марианы Кацаровой посвящён трансграничным репрессиям

Africanews

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro face US lawsuits over rare vision-loss risk
Dozens of people in the United States have sued the manufacturers of popular GLP-1 drugs, claiming that the medicines caused a rare eye condition that can result in permanent vision loss, according to US media reports.

Uganda community plants trees to protect mountain gorillas
About 450 mountain gorillas live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda. The apes are threatened by deforestation, but local communities are working to protect their habitat by planting trees, in the hope of reducing pressure on the forest.

US denies visa for Sudan's de facto leader due to address UN
A spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres said he was "deeply concerned" that it had not been issued and was engaging with Washington on the matter.

Iran says it has the technology to produce missiles with far longer ranges
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday that the country possesses the technological infrastructure to make missiles with significantly longer ranges.

South Africa police chief appears in court on rape charges
A senior South African police officer appeared in court Tuesday on rape and sexual grooming charges, intensifying scrutiny of gender-based violence in a country with one of the world's highest violent crime rates.

Protest against Iranian government outside UN headquarters in New York
Hundreds of Iranian Americans showed support for the France-based opposition coalition, the National Council of Resistance of Iran.

Leaders of Senegal and France 'review partnership' at UN assembly
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Nigerian officials linked to millions laundered through US property, report
A report by an African anti-corruption group alleges that dozens of Nigerian officials laundered hundreds of millions of dollars through property purchases in the United States over more than two decades.

Ebola response teams in DRC raise awareness among deaf
In Kisangani, one of the latest health zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo to be hit by the Ebola epidemic, Ebola response teams hosted a meeting with deaf people on Monday to raise awareness of the signs and risks of Ebola.

UN warns more than 10,000 Yemenis could flee to Djibouti in coming months
Renewed fighting in Yemen could see the number of refugees fleeing across the Red Sea to Djibouti jump to 10,000, while displacement inside Yemen could swell to over 230,000, the UN warned Tuesday.

'I expect nothing': Morocco elections test young people's faith in politics
As Morocco goes to the vote on Wednesday, the parliamentary elections are being closely watched as a test of citizens’ faith in the political process. The vote comes as the country marks one year since youth-led demonstrations swept the nation, calling for jobs and better public services.

South Sudan: President dissolves govt as controversy engulfs December poll
Heavy security was deployed in South Sudan on Tuesday as the president prepared to dissolve the government for the first-ever election, with analysts warning that last-minute legal changes give him total control over the transition

Noma: The neglected disease devastating children in northern Nigeria
Noma is a rapidly progressing and often fatal infection of the face and mouth. It begins with gum inflammation in malnourished children living in polluted environments and quickly spreads to destroy soft tissues and bones. It mostly affects 2- to 6-year-old children, especially in poor communities.

Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran, attacks ICC in UN speech
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has to decide whether to make a deal with Iran or "annihilate" the country, in a bombastic speech to the United Nations that appeared tailored to war-weary American voters

Ceuta on alert as Spain braces for new border surge
Ceuta is on alert. Spanish forces are patrolling the border after fresh calls on social media for migrants to cross from Morocco. The warnings follow a dramatic crisis on July 30 and 31, when more than 70,000 people entered the Spanish territory by swimming around the border fence.

World Rhino Day: Less than 27,000 of the giant animals remain in the wild
This year’s theme is “Keep the Five Alive”, highlighting the fragile status of the surviving species in Africa and Asia.

Tunisia says 2026 summer hottest on record, temperatures topped 49.7°C
Tunisia's summer this year was its hottest on record, the country's weather authority said Tuesday, following multiple heatwaves, water shortages and power cuts

DR Congo to probe violence, death of protestor at anti-govt rally
The C64 movement had called for a day of protest against a planned constitutional change that could allow 63-year-old President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third five-year term in office

Exiled Guinean opposition leader says his passport has been revoked
Cellou Dalein Diallo says this prevented him from travelling to New York where he was due to hold meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

Libya oil production hit after armed group shuts pipeline valve
An unnamed armed group shut a valve on a pipeline from a major Libyan oil field, causing a drop in production, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) said late Monday.

South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion
South African ostrich farms are using mechanical pluckers to remove feathers from living birds destined for major luxury fashion brands in techniques that are cruel and painful, animal welfare group World Animal Protection said on Monday.

Ruto pushes for global finance reforms at summit for multilateralism
The meeting discussed how conflicts as well as emerging global challenges such as climate change and artificial intelligence are increasing pressure on multilateralism

Pix of the Day, 22 September, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 10 September, 2026 - Across the world

FIFA Chief Infantino calls for review of football governance after investment backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is proposing a fresh consultation on how football’s world governing body makes major decisions, following intense criticism over an abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup.

US to return $2.5 million to The Gambia after sale of ex-president Jammeh's mansion
The United States has agreed to return 2.5 million dollars to The Gambia - the proceeds of the sale of a property belonging to the country’s former president Yahya Jammeh.

Ex-Junglers Commander in Gambia faces military court over desertion
A former commander of The Gambia’s notorious “Junglers” paramilitary unit has appeared before a military court in Banjul, facing charges of desertion.

DR Congo confirms Ebola cases surpass 7,600 with 3,699 deaths
The outbreak has now affected 63 health zones with an overall case fatality rate of 48.2 per cent.

130,000 displaced by Houthi advance in Yemen, says IOM
Nearly 130,000 people have been displaced across seven governorates in Yemen due to escalating insecurity, with many of them having been displaced multiple times, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday.

18 suspects appear in US court over Haiti president's killing
The 18 men accused of involvement in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse were extradited to the Unted States over the weekend.

Prosecutors bring UK's first-ever charges over Rwanda genocide
A British man will appear before a London court on Tuesday to face charges in connection with the 1994 Rwanda genocide. It’s the first time the United Kingdom has charged anyone in connection with the 100-day slaughter.

Fairer vaccine sharing could save millions in next pandemic, study finds
More than 2.7 million additional lives could be saved during a future pandemic if vaccines were distributed according to population needs rather than countries' ability to pay, according to new research.

Major US TV networks pause White House pool coverage over Trump media ban
He accuses CNN, Politico, and MS NOW of writing “fiction and lies” about him and has launched his own TV channel in response.

Morocco election campaigning met with skepticism from voters wary of broken promises
A final campaign push before Morocco’s legislative elections get underway on Wednesday is being met with skepticism. Candidates have been promising reform - including more jobs and better public services - but wary of broken promises, voters aren’t convinced.

Putin's United Russia party tightens control on parliament, early results show
President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has tightened its grip on parliament, winning a record 355 seats in Russia’s 450-seat Duma in a tightly orchestrated election.

African Union to push for bigger voice on world stage at UN meeting
This year’s UN General Assembly meeting is expected to see the African Union push for a bigger voice at the world body, including permanent African representation at the UN Security Council.

Egypt: Compensation paid to familt of Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh
Over a decade after Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh was shot dead by police, Egypt has paid compensation to the poet and activist’s family. Al-Sabbagh was killed as she laid a wreath in memory of slain demonstrators.

South Africa: Murder suspects appear in court as police find 10th body
Two South African women appeared in court on Monday over the killing of one of nine women found dead near Johannesburg; meanwhile police found a tenth body.

Tunisia: At least 11 detained following protest for release of activists
According to lawyers in Tunisia, at least 11 people have been arrested after calling for the release of jailed organisers of a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.

Cameroon: Thousands flee the Far North after Boko Haram attack [Africanews Today]
In Cameroon, insecurity is triggering a fresh wave of displacement in the Far North. Following an attack attributed to Boko Haram that left 15 people dead, thousands of residents are fleeing towards border towns, raising fears of another humanitarian crisis

Thousands of residents arrive in Waza after Medouga massacres in Makary
Thousands of people have fled their villages in Cameroon’s Far North Region following retaliatory attacks allegedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram fighters, seeking refuge in the town of Waza. Families from more than 10 villages around Makary and Medouga have arrived by truck.

Police: "only a matter of time" before femicide perpetrators brought to justice
Police in South Africa said Monday they have arrested three suspects in connection with one of a series of killings of women in the same area on the outskirts of Johannesburg.

Ceuta: Madrid takes preventie measures amid migration calls
After a call on social media urging people to cross back to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, Madrid says it's taking preventive measures.

Red Sea Film Festival postponed amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The Red Sea Film Foundation announced Monday that it has postponed the sixth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival, which had been scheduled for December in the Saudi city of Jeddah, until the fourth quarter of 2027.

Amnesty accuses M23 rebels of killings and abuses at Congo mines
Amnesty International is accusing Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo of serious abuses against miners, including killings, torture and forced labour, allegations it says could amount to war crimes.

Middle East War: Oil prices drop to their lowest in 10 days
Oil prices dropped to their lowest in 11 days on Monday, as investors hoped to see diplomatic progress on the Iran war with the UN meeting this week, as well as a partial recovery from shipments in Saudi Arabia.

Tenth woman's body found in South Africa, three suspects arrested
A tenth victim has been found in South Africa's femicide series. The unidentified woman was found on Sunday afternoon in Soweto, partially wrapped in a duvet. South African police meanwhile announced having arrested three suspects in connection with another woman's death.

South Africa showcases homegrown defence technology
Helicopters roared overhead and fighter jets tore across the skies as crowds gathered for an aerospace and defence show in Tshwane, South Africa, showcasing the country’s growing defence capabilities.

Major investigation reveals scale and opacity of US deportations to Africa
The United States has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants with no ties to those nations, according to an investigation published Monday.

Ethiopia: Seven armed groups form anti-government alliance
Seven Ethiopian armed groups have formed an alliance against the federal government, an official of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) said on Sunday.

Surviving Nigerian miners recount ordeal in detention after 37 deaths
37 individuals, suspected of working as illegal miners, died in custody in Nigeria in recent days, prompting the government to name a committee to investigate the situation. The survivors recount their harrowing ordeal in detention.