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Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early
Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.

Arrests in Norfolk town as disorder continues for third night
The arrests follow disorder linked to anti-immigration protests in the Norfolk market town.

Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.

Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

Village sees 50 days without rain during summer heatwave
Wisley in Surrey has recorded no rain for 50 consecutive days - with little rain on the horizon as Matt Taylor from BBC Weather explains.

Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support
Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.

Serious questions for Cambridge after professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
Jason Arday’s resignation poses questions about standards and a push for diversity, writes education editor Branwen Jeffreys.

Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man
A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil.

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years
Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.

Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

UK papers: 'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down'
The Conservatives' social housing plans and Westminster City Council's pub proposals lead Friday's papers.

Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash
Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'
Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.

Wildfire-ravaged habitats in Wales could take centuries to recover, environmentalists say
Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.

Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.

Four men arrested after violent disorder near Pontypool, police say
Police say three men have been taken to hospital following the incident, two of whom are in critical condition.

TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.

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The Global Story: Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?
Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’

Which PM punched John Simpson?
Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

Who will leave Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad
With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?

Old habits haunt Rangers in early McInnes tenure
Derek McInnes says Rangers were "guilty of beating ourselves" as his side conceded cheap goals in the Europa League first-leg defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok.

Guimaraes future decided before I arrived - Jaissle
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says a decision about Bruno Guimaraes' future was "already made" by the time he first met the club's departing captain.

Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support
Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.

Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal
Brazil winger Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side despite interest from Arsenal.

Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure
Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.

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Bodies of climbers killed in avalanche retrieved from Broad Peak
A search team has retrieved the remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and several members of his team.

Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports
Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.

Record-high heat soars through South Korea
A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.

Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.

At least six killed, 15 wounded in Thailand school shooting, police say
Authorities say suspected gunman also found dead after shooting at a school northwest of Bangkok.

Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary
Trump's endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said 'Muslims don't belong in American society'.

AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time
US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.

More than one million affected by floods in India’s Assam state
Thousands of people in India have been displaced since July after monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.

Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces
Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.

Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians
Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians near Jerusalem amid uptick in military and settler violence in West Bank.

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths
The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.

Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash
Official says plane was irregularly cleared for departure before crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo.

Police in Argentina use tear gas to stop protesters
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, where police fired tear gas as thousands protested.

Do you know who owns the media you watch?
Today, a total of 6 companies own 90% of the American media market.

After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster
Lost harvests and disrupted supply routes have pushed many families deeper into food insecurity.

Iran war live: Trump says war can’t ‘go much longer’; Hormuz deal close
The US, Iran, and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Travel restrictions – from Israel and Europe – trap students in Gaza
Blockades and bureaucracy turn education into an uphill journey for talented Gaza students seeking a brighter future.

‘No red line’: South Lebanon residents outraged as Israel resumes strikes
People in southern Lebanon question their government's approach as Israel launches more attacks and displacement orders.

Trump signs executive orders banning so-called ‘birth tourism’
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to further limit who is eligible for birthright citizenship.

Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses Trump of conducting show diplomacy ‘on loop’
US president says he is involved in talks and war will end 'pretty soon', claiming that Iran cannot 'go much longer'.

How Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘extraordinary’ win stunned pro-Israel establishment
Michigan progressive fended off AIPAC as well as Democratic establishment in US Senate race, supporters say.

Far-right fitness clubs mask extremist recruitment, experts warn
Al Jazeera's Nils Adler reports on how far-right 'Active Clubs' use fitness and camaraderie to recruit young white men.

Trump signs new executive orders seeking to limit US birthright citizenship
The US president's latest effort comes after Supreme Court ruled against his push to reinterpret constitutional right.

Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation
Suspects recruited via encrypted app and offered money for violent acts, Toronto police reveal after arrests.

US diplomat Rubio targets Cuban military officials, companies in sanctions
US says the five entities and eight individuals sanctioned help Cuba acquire military equipment from Russia and China.

Global Times

China's foreign trade expands 17.3% in first seven months; innovation becomes new growth driver
China's goods trade imports and exports sustained a sound growth momentum in the first seven months, with the total value ...

China, India hold meeting on border affairs, pledge to jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in border areas
China and India held the 36th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on China-India Border Affairs (WMCC) ...

Trump signs executive order to impose 15 pct tariff on polysilicon products
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to set minimum import prices and a 15 percent tariff ...

World's largest single AI computing facility enters operation in China's Ulanqab
China's largest artificial intelligence (AI) computing industrial park has been completed and put into operation in Ulanqab, North China's Inner ...

The US wants 'domestic substitution' too? Better carefully make three calculations first: Global Times editorial

Any 'escape route' for 'Taiwan independence' is a dead end
Global Times

GT Voice: US ban on metal waste exports isn't 'shortcut' to supply security
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Twin AI satellites fast-track China's global space partnerships
A burst of flame lit the morning sky over waters off Haiyang in east China's Shandong Province on Wednesday as a Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) carrier rocket lifted off, drawing cheers from viewing sites along the coast.

Typhoon Dolphin expected to make landfall between Zhejiang and Fujian; meteorologist calls it exceptionally rare as it formed near International Date Line
Wayward SpaceX rocket slams into moon, reignites debate over space debris management amid lunar exploration boom

Wayward SpaceX rocket slams into moon, reignites debate over space debris management amid lunar exploration boom
Typhoon Dolphin expected to make landfall between Zhejiang and Fujian; meteorologist calls it exceptionally rare as it formed near International Date Line

Beijing commercial rockets race toward reusable future with maiden flights looming
A large number of new-generation commercial rockets developed in Beijing are moving closer to maiden flights, scheduled as early as within this year, as private aerospace companies accelerate their efforts ... Chinese scientists complete comprehensive geological map of the moon Using the latest data from the Chang'e lunar exploration program and other lunar exploration efforts, Chinese scientists have completed a 1:5,000,000 geological map of the entire moon, for the first ... Former deputy head of China's defense technology agency sentenced to 10 years in first-instance trial for accepting bribes Former deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense Zhang Jianhua was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the first-instance trial for accepting ...

Chinese scientists complete comprehensive geological map of the moon
Beijing commercial rockets race toward reusable future with maiden flights looming A large number of new-generation commercial rockets developed in Beijing are moving closer to maiden flights, scheduled as early as within this year, as private aerospace companies accelerate their efforts ... Using the latest data from the Chang'e lunar exploration program and other lunar exploration efforts, Chinese scientists have completed a 1:5,000,000 geological map of the entire moon, for the first ... Former deputy head of China's defense technology agency sentenced to 10 years in first-instance trial for accepting bribes Former deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense Zhang Jianhua was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the first-instance trial for accepting ...

Former deputy head of China's defense technology agency sentenced to 10 years in first-instance trial for accepting bribes
Beijing commercial rockets race toward reusable future with maiden flights looming A large number of new-generation commercial rockets developed in Beijing are moving closer to maiden flights, scheduled as early as within this year, as private aerospace companies accelerate their efforts ... Chinese scientists complete comprehensive geological map of the moon Using the latest data from the Chang'e lunar exploration program and other lunar exploration efforts, Chinese scientists have completed a 1:5,000,000 geological map of the entire moon, for the first ... Former deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense Zhang Jianhua was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the first-instance trial for accepting ...

'US-style substitution' risks becoming 'self-made trap' as trade barriers raise costs for labs, manufacturers and consumers: Chinese experts
Chinese photonic quantum computing firm TuringQ kicks off IPO push as hard-tech companies flock to public markets

Chinese photonic quantum computing firm TuringQ kicks off IPO push as hard-tech companies flock to public markets
'US-style substitution' risks becoming 'self-made trap' as trade barriers raise costs for labs, manufacturers and consumers: Chinese experts

Test run begins on China's northernmost high-speed railway
A high-speed railway traversing a permafrost zone in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province entered trial operation on Thursday, bringing the country's northernmost bullet-train line one step closer to official service.

China's world-first 16mW tension-leg floating wind platform begins operation, built to withstand Category-17 typhoons
The world's first 16-megawatt tension-leg platform (TLP) floating wind power facility, Haiyou Anlan, was connected to the Lufeng oilfield power grid on Thursday and began supplying green electricity directly to ... China set to overtake US to be global leader in travel, tourism investment in next decade: report China has the world's second-largest travel and tourism investment pipeline and is set to overtake the US in the next coming decade, with investment forecast to reach $402 billion by ... China and India face considerable scope for cooperation in the field of AI: Indian venture capital veteran China and India have considerable scope for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), as their AI capabilities are complementary in many respects, a senior Indian expert told the ...

China set to overtake US to be global leader in travel, tourism investment in next decade: report
China's world-first 16mW tension-leg floating wind platform begins operation, built to withstand Category-17 typhoons The world's first 16-megawatt tension-leg platform (TLP) floating wind power facility, Haiyou Anlan, was connected to the Lufeng oilfield power grid on Thursday and began supplying green electricity directly to ... China has the world's second-largest travel and tourism investment pipeline and is set to overtake the US in the next coming decade, with investment forecast to reach $402 billion by ... China and India face considerable scope for cooperation in the field of AI: Indian venture capital veteran China and India have considerable scope for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), as their AI capabilities are complementary in many respects, a senior Indian expert told the ...

China and India face considerable scope for cooperation in the field of AI: Indian venture capital veteran
China's world-first 16mW tension-leg floating wind platform begins operation, built to withstand Category-17 typhoons The world's first 16-megawatt tension-leg platform (TLP) floating wind power facility, Haiyou Anlan, was connected to the Lufeng oilfield power grid on Thursday and began supplying green electricity directly to ... China set to overtake US to be global leader in travel, tourism investment in next decade: report China has the world's second-largest travel and tourism investment pipeline and is set to overtake the US in the next coming decade, with investment forecast to reach $402 billion by ... China and India have considerable scope for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), as their AI capabilities are complementary in many respects, a senior Indian expert told the ...

Awarding ceremony of 5th China-Brazil film festival held in Rio de Janeiro
The 5th China-Brazil film festival held its awarding ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. As part of the events held during the 2026 China-Brazil Cultural Year, the film festival ... Fashion show featuring traditional ethnic costumes held in Sichuan, SW China Models dressed in traditional ethnic costumes walk amid a rice field during a fashion show at Qietuo Village in Yuexi County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, ... 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture kicks off in Chaoyang, China's Liaoning A cooperation agreement on archaeological research into Hongshan culture is signed during the 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture in Chaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 5, 2026. Themed on ...

Fashion show featuring traditional ethnic costumes held in Sichuan, SW China
Awarding ceremony of 5th China-Brazil film festival held in Rio de Janeiro The 5th China-Brazil film festival held its awarding ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. As part of the events held during the 2026 China-Brazil Cultural Year, the film festival ... Models dressed in traditional ethnic costumes walk amid a rice field during a fashion show at Qietuo Village in Yuexi County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, ... 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture kicks off in Chaoyang, China's Liaoning A cooperation agreement on archaeological research into Hongshan culture is signed during the 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture in Chaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 5, 2026. Themed on ...

2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture kicks off in Chaoyang, China's Liaoning
Awarding ceremony of 5th China-Brazil film festival held in Rio de Janeiro The 5th China-Brazil film festival held its awarding ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. As part of the events held during the 2026 China-Brazil Cultural Year, the film festival ... Fashion show featuring traditional ethnic costumes held in Sichuan, SW China Models dressed in traditional ethnic costumes walk amid a rice field during a fashion show at Qietuo Village in Yuexi County of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, ... A cooperation agreement on archaeological research into Hongshan culture is signed during the 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture in Chaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 5, 2026. Themed on ...

"Furnace city" emerges as "coolcation" magnet for global travelers
Despite outdoor temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Australian tourist Roy Rostand was enjoying hotpot at a restaurant without air conditioning, apparently feeling no discomfort from the summer heat. The answer to his comfort lies in the restaurant's unlikely location. This ...

Rise of AI performers triggers concerns about human actors
2 sentenced in China's first criminal case over leaks of unreleased Genshin Impact and miHoYo game content

2 sentenced in China's first criminal case over leaks of unreleased Genshin Impact and miHoYo game content
Rise of AI performers triggers concerns about human actors

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Africanews

DRC: Fear of catching Ebola sees use of hospital health services drop
UNICEF says the use of essential services has dropped by 42 per cent in the primary outbreak hotspots in the east of the country.

South African ballet competition inspires a new generation of young dancers
Organizers say the competition continues to broaden access to ballet, helping develop a more diverse generation of performers while raising South Africa's profile on the international stage.

DR Congo's case against Rwanda moves ahead as World Court sets timetable
The International Court of Justice has set the timetable for the Democratic Republic of Congo's case accusing Rwanda of violating international law. Kinshasa must file its arguments by October 2027, with Kigali's response due in December 2028.

Talon returns to frontline politics as Benin's first Senate president
Former Benin president Patrice Talon has been elected the country's first Senate president, months after leaving office. The new upper chamber, created under a constitutional reform, places Talon at the helm of a key institution despite stepping down after two presidential terms.

Congo isolates 200 river boat passengers as Ebola response intensifies
The Democratic Republic of Congo has tested and isolated about 200 passengers from a river boat intercepted in Kinshasa after a traveller died of suspected Ebola. Africa CDC says the move is aimed at containing the outbreak as authorities weigh broader vaccination efforts.

Ghana opposition protests over claims of ‘democracy under attack’
Ghana’s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has staged protests accusing the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of undermining democracy, restricting free speech and targeting political opponents.

Haiti pushes ahead with elections despite gang violence
Haiti has expanded voter registration as the government presses ahead with long-delayed elections despite worsening gang violence. While Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says the state is fully mobilised, many voters fear insecurity could undermine the credibility of the ballot.

Missing persons office opens in Ceuta as families search for migrants after border surge
The surge saw around 72,000 migrants enter Ceuta in recent days, though authorities say all but a few thousand have since returned to Morocco.

Mass prison escape as armed clashes rock western Libya
A mass prison escape unfolded in western Libya after inmates fled a jail amid fierce clashes between rival armed groups. The violence killed at least three civilians, damaged property and heightened security concerns in the country's volatile western region.

South African factories hit by migrant worker exodus
Employers say many of the departing workers had valuable sewing skills that are hard to replace quickly, while locals are often unwilling to take the low-paying jobs.

Who controls Africa's digital voice? ( Africanews Debates)
As internet access surges across the continent, rights advocates warn that laws meant to combat cybercrime are increasingly being used to police political speech, raising fresh questions over where Africa should draw the line between security and freedom of expression.

Decoding Nigeria’s crypto shift and transforming diaspora cash into capital {Business Africa}
Nigeria’s new Virtual Asset Council could reshape Africa’s digital economy and transform cross-border payments and how Africa’s $100 billion diaspora remittances could move from family support to long-term investment.

Women in El-Obeid testify to rape during Sudan conflict
Displaced women living in a camp in El-Obeid, in North Kordofan, say they were raped by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) members in front of their children before fleeing.

Rising lakes in Kenya force communities to flee as wildlife encounters increase
The expanding lakes have also increased encounters between people and wildlife. Crocodiles and hippos are now appearing closer to homes and communities as their natural habitats disappear.

Frontline Ebola workers in DR Congo threaten to quit over unpaid salaries
Frontline health workers battling the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo say they are risking their lives without receiving the salaries they were promised, prompting strikes and fears that staff shortages could undermine efforts to contain one of the country's worst outbreaks.

Real Madrid agree deal worth up to €140m for Yan Diomande
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DR Congo: Government bans export of copper and cobalt concentrates
The decision is part of a move to increase local processing and hike revenue from the country's mineral wealth.

Colo-Colo fans give World Cup hero Vozinha a hero’s welcome
Colo-Colo, who currently lead the Chilean Primera División by 12 points, could hand Vozinha his debut as early as Sunday away to Unión La Calera.

Concern mounts in Cameroon over Biya’s prolonged absence
Paul Biya has been out of public view for 58 days, but for some residents like Mr. Njoya, who is trying to remain reassured, the silence does not pose a major threat to the country.

Spain's Ceuta appeals for urgent aid with unaccompanied migrant minors
Local officials are calling on the government to transfer the 1,100 children to mainland Spain.

Ebola crisis deepens in DR Congo as cases surge in hotspots
This outbreak, caused by the **Bundibugyo virus**, has become the second-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded and the fastest-spreading in Congo’s history.

FIFA backs embattled president Infantino following crisis meeting
FIFA also apologised to its member associations for mistakes made over the now-shelved proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.

Uganda football star David Owori killed in suspected robbery
Uganda is mourning the death of one of its national football players David Owori, who died after being attacked during an alleged robbery near his home in Kampala. The case has reignited concerns over violent crime in the East African country.

Nigeria: More than 300 kidnapping victims rescued in major operation
The presidency said 163 of them were abducted from Kwara State, while the 145 others were taken from Niger State.

Canal+ to broadcast Europe's top football club games to Sub-Saharan Africa
The French television giant has acquired exclusive rights to the matches in all languages from mid-2027 to 2031.

Middle East: Hundreds of ships remain stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Hundreds of vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and Oman moved closer to an agreement that could ease strain on the global economy.

South Africa: Government pushes for continent-wide talks on migration
As anti-immigration demonstrations have driven many migrants to leave South Africa, the country's government is pressing for continent-wide discussions.

Kenya: Recent elephant deaths thought to be linked to pesticides
There’s concern among Kenyans, following the news that the recent deaths of more than a dozen elephants may have been due to pesticides.

Cameroon: President Biya changes communication strategy during Geneva stay
It comes as Biya's absence from Cameroon since 7 June 2026 has fuelled debate over what the opposition is describing as a power vacuum.

WFP warns powerful El Niño could push millions into hunger
The World Food Programme is warning that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by the end of next year, bringing the global total to 274 million.

Turkey: Mo Salah touches down ahead of expected move to Trabzonspor
Wearing Trabzonspor’s blue and burgundy kit, Mo Salah arrived at Istanbul airport on Wednesday ahead of his expected move to the Turkish Super Lig side.

Guinea: President Doumbouya takes family holiday to Greece
It’s been described by the Guinean presidency as the country’s first officially announced annual leave by a sitting head of state.

Long-stalled DR Congo prisoner swap gains momentum
A key step in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's fragile peace process could finally be underway, as a long-delayed prisoner exchange between the government and the AFC/M23 rebel group edges closer.

Invasive mosquito sparks malaria fears across Africa
A fast-spreading invasive mosquito is raising alarm across Africa, as scientists warn it could fuel a resurgence of malaria in major cities.

Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha begins new chapter at Colo-Colo
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been unveiled by Chilean giants Colo-Colo after completing his move from Portuguese side Chaves, saying the transfer marks the greatest moment of his club career following his standout performances at the FIFA World Cup.

Ceuta on edge and trying to recover after deadly mass migrant crossings
Calm is slowly returning to Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta after around 72,000 migrants crossed from Morocco in just days. Spanish officials say most have now returned, but thousands remain, hoping to find work as residents continue to voice concerns over illegal migration.

DRC: Africa CDC sounds alarm as Congo Ebola outbreak turns deadliest yet
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spiralling out of control, with more than 1,700 deaths recorded in just 14 weeks and contact tracing failing to contain the virus.

Pressure mounts on FIFA President Gianni Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure after abandoning a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment.

Nigeria's Tinubu approves up to 80% pay rise for soldiers
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, benefiting about 250,000 personnel as the government seeks to boost troop morale amid persistent insurgency, banditry and kidnapping.

Cape Verde's Bubista joins Morocco's RS Berkane after World Cup success
Cape Verde coach Bubista has left the national team after guiding the island nation to a remarkable World Cup debut, signing a two-year contract with Moroccan club RS Berkane as he embarks on the next chapter of his coaching career.

WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
Two potential treatments are being tested on confirmed Ebola patients in Ituri

EU ministers condemn foreign 'information interference' in Ceuta crisis
French interior minister Laurent Nuñez said all member states had expressed solidarity with Spain and that the interference was trying 'to sow division among' them.

Supernatural mini-series 'Possession' explores legacy of colonialism
The five-part thriller blends supernatural mystery and magical realism to explore the enduring legacy of colonialism and slavery.

Thousands attend funeral for Zimbabwe family murdered in Britain
Zimbabwe-born Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in South Africa in July on suspicion of murdering his wife and two children.

Mayor of Melilla calls on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone
Mayor-President of Spain's North African enclave of Melilla Juan Jose Imbroda has called on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone along the borders of both Melilla and the nearby Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta following a severe migrant surge targeting Ceuta

Spider-Man swings to record-breaking box office debut
Spider-Man is swinging to record-breaking heights. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has delivered the second-biggest North American opening weekend in box office history, earning a staggering 355 million dollars, just behind "Avengers: Endgame."

U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan encounter new obstacles
U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan have encountered new obstacles after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rejected demands to withdraw from cities under their control and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) insisted that any agreement must begin with the RSF's withdrawa

Aid organisation raises alarm about Paris migrants amid heatwave
As high temperatures continue in the French capital, Doctors of the World has highlighted the difficult conditions faced by people living in informal camps.

DR Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre set to open in Bunia
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre is set to open this week in Bunia, in the country's northeast, as the outbreak continues to spread at what the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as an "exceptional" pace.

Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemn Israeli violations of Gaza Strip truce
They say the attacks and resulting civilian casualties violate international law and are threatening implementation of the ceasefire's second phase.