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Twelve killed in attack on airport in Saudi capital Riyadh
Another 309 people are injured, with a Saudi-led military coalition saying the attack by Yemen's Houthis is a "war crime".

'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal
Ukraine's leader had said the deal with Russia to release diesel into the US would help Moscow fund the war.

Man dies after tiger attack at wildlife park
It was reported the man entered the tiger enclosure at the attraction near Doncaster, police say.

US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage
The White House had blocked access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, leading them to restrict pool coverage.

UK launch flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather
The Environment Agency has warned approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at risk of flooding.

Bid to overturn ruling which stops police being sued for failings
MPs are seeking to stop immunity applying when police fabricate evidence or are dishonest or negligent.

Northern Lights stun UK down to England's south coast
The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

Three friends on their student debt: one paid off, one chipping away and one creeping up
Lizzy, Charlotte and Libby studied at the same time, but their student debt now looks very different.

Inside the room: What it was like to be with Blackpink's Lisa as race scandal erupted
Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.

AI is creating a 'human premium' for art made by people. But will it hold?
Amid a surge in AI content, many are placing extra value on art that's obviously made by a human. But can that last, asks Ros Atkins

Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago, why are they resuming now?
The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong.

I was told I had depression for 14 years until I got sectioned - it was bipolar
Kimberley Atkinson assumed her symptoms were depression until her behaviour started to change dramatically.

US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution
Pike's lawyers say she is "grateful" to the medical team who cared for her after she survived two lethal injections last month.

Young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to Myanmar's army
A desperate junta is in a war of attrition against ethnic militias and and civilian resistance.

Why are so many four-year-olds not potty-trained before school?
A third of school starters in the West Midlands last year were not toilet-trained, a survey suggests.

'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go'
The majority of the papers on Sunday are dominated by a man who was attacked by a tiger at a wildlife park near Doncaster.

Expedition hopes to find aviator Amelia Earhart's plane on remote island
The team en route to the suspected crash site aim finally to solve the mystery of her 1937 disappearance.

King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics
The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.

Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US
Roofs were ripped off buildings after Isaias barrelled into the US on Friday evening, before it weakened to a post-tropical cyclone.

'My donated Brummie accent gives me confidence'
Christian Wilson wanted help not to "sound like a character from Star Wars or a cyborg from Doctor Who".

We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57
Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children.

Scotland's 'Chornobyl' housing scheme takes starring role in new horror film
Sci-fi horror comedy, Behind, features scenes filmed in Port Glasgow's Clune Park shortly before it was demolished.

How student went from YouTube to Bake Off
A Birmingham student in the Channel 4 show taught himself after "stumbling across a YouTube video".

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Brad Pitt stars as a tank commander on a dangerous mission in WWII
Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

Boos, anguish & fading belief -'worrying day' for under-pressure Carrick
It couldn't happen again could it? Another failure to beat 10 men increases pressure on Man Utd boss Michael Carrick after a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

The rock behind Chelsea's entertainers: Midfield duo key for Blues
The performances of Jordan Henderson and Moises Caicedo underpinned Chelsea's 5-1 victory at home to Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.

Verstappen building major momentum as 'no-one very happy' at McLaren
Max Verstappen's revival might not be a serious issue for Kimi Antonelli but it is for McLaren, who had a bad Saturday in Singapore, writes Andrew Benson.

Hincapie injury adds to Arsenal issues after Guimaraes rescue act
Heroics and battling performances have already become a theme of Arsenal's season with Bruno Guimaraes coming to the rescue again.

'I kissed Rodrigo and said thanks' - De Zerbi 'liked' Spurs red card
Roberto de Zerbi praises Rodrigo Bentancur after he was sent off in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

Northampton outgun Bath in 119-point thriller
Northampton win a high-octane 18-try thriller at home to Bath, the second highest-scoring game in English top-flight history.

Timely recognition or long overdue? How Gross is proving all-time bargain
Named the Premier League's player of the month for September, BBC Sport looks at Brighton star Pascal Gross' impact both this season and over the past nine years during his two spells at the club.

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World condemns deadly Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport
Trump condemns 'terrible' attack and says the US is evaluating whether to join Saudi Arabia's attacks on the Houthis.

Trump ‘may’ join Saudi strikes on Houthis after Riyadh airport attack
President Donald Trump says the US ‘may’ join Saudi strikes against Yemen’s Houthis.

Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at England wildlife park
Emergency services called to the scene after reports of a man entering the tiger enclosure at a UK wildlife park.

Global pro-Palestinian protests one year after Gaza ‘ceasefire’
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have been held worldwide to mark one year since the so-called Gaza ‘ceasefire'.

Twelve killed, more than 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack
Saudi Arabia has confirmed at least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured after Houthi fighters struck Riyadh.

Ebola spreads in eastern DRC as Kenya confirms imported case
New cases in eastern DRC and a fatal imported infection in Kenya highlight the challenges of containing Ebola.

Iran war live: 12 killed in Riyadh, US weighs joining fight against Houthis
As strikes on airports in Saudi Arabia turn deadly, Washington debates striking Houthis and restarting strikes on Iran.

Liverpool vs Man City: the top five clashes between Premier League giants
Liverpool face Manchester City on Sunday in what has become a battle between the EPL's dominant teams in recent times.

WHO says no plague case registered after Russian lab worker’s death
The WHO says the lack of a confirmed diagnosis remains a key uncertainty, with no sign of ongoing transmission.

Yemeni government’s military says its forces advancing against Houthis
Saudi-backed forces say 1,150 Houthis killed in operations against the Iran-aligned group over the past 24 hours.

Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0 but Vinicius sent off for hair pull
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior sent off for pulling Villarreal player's hair in 1-0 La Liga victory.

Hundreds of doctors demand World Medical Association suspend Israel
Physicians accuse Israeli Medical Association of remaining silent as Palestinian healthcare is systematically destroyed.

Malawi motorists queue for days as fuel shortage bites
Malawi’s fuel shortage has brought daily life in the capital Lilongwe to a halt.

Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Puerto Vallarta businesses board up windows as Hurricane Simon threatens Mexico’s west-central coast.

Yemen’s Houthis release video of drone attacks on gov’t forces
Yemen’s Houthis have released drone video said to show attacks on Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces.

Damage seen inside Saudi airport after third attack this week
Video shows damage inside King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh after the third attack in a week.

Philippines volcano erupts, creating 6km-high ash cloud
Mount Kanlaon volcano in central Philippines erupted on Saturday sending thick plumes of smoke and ash.

Rubio pledges US cooperation in Marine-linked murder case
A US Marine stationed on Okinawa has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old woman.

Israeli attack destroys building in Gaza one year into ‘ceasefire’
An Israeli strike destroyed a residential building in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood in Gaza City.

Why is the Trump administration trying to dismantle the ICC?
The US has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court.

Lionel Messi returns from Argentina farewell as Inter Miami face DC United
Fresh off final game with Argentina, Messi leads Miami against DC United in Major League Soccer in the United States.

Azerbaijan school pupils protest over reported hijab restrictions
Pupils have been protesting after the implementation of a new dress code restricting the hijab in Azerbaijan’s schools.

Manchester United held by ten-man Tottenham as woes for both continue
Ten-man Tottenham fight back from a goal behind to draw 1-1 at Manchester United in the Premier League.

Trump says Ukraine needs a new president who will agree to end the war
US leader suggests Zelenskyy has not done enough to end the war amid tensions with Kyiv over a diesel deal with Russia.

Barcelona beat Getafe as Gordon scores his first goal
Barcelona make it six wins from six with a 3-0 win against Getafe as Anthony Gordon scores his first goal for club.

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Exclusive video shows Philippine medical evacuation near Ren'ai Jiao conducted under China Coast Guard supervision
Exclusive footage obtained by the Global Times shows that a Philippine medical evacuation near China's Ren'ai Jiao on Thursday was ...

No Chinese casualties reported in Riyadh airport attack that kills 12, injures over 300: embassy
The Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Sunday morning that no Chinese nationals had been reported killed or injured ...

Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson slams Lai Ching-te's so-called 'Double Ten' speech for disregarding facts, distorting right and wrong
Lai Ching-te's speech disregarded facts, distorted right and wrong, misled the public and revealed ulterior motives, Taiwan Affairs Office of ...

China's trade strength rooted in competitiveness, not currency depreciation
China has reaffirmed its stance on its foreign exchange policy amid increased discussions over the yuan's valuation, as solid facts ...

The louder protectionism roars, the more precious China-EU dialogue becomes: Global Times editorial

Lai's speech rife with deception, covertness, misleadingness and danger: Hai Feng
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How China achieved its photovoltaic turnaround
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China aims to return Mars samples around 2031, scientist says
China aims to return samples from Mars to Earth in around 2031, with the Tianwen-3 mission scheduled to launch around 2028, Zhang Jiajun, an associate research fellow at the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, wrote in an article titled "Why do we venture to ...

Xinjiang scientific expedition finds "most resilient desert plant"
Multiple Chinese regions announce spring, autumn holidays for primary, secondary school students, boosting parent-child travel: media

Multiple Chinese regions announce spring, autumn holidays for primary, secondary school students, boosting parent-child travel: media
Xinjiang scientific expedition finds "most resilient desert plant"

China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong prepares to dive in western Pacific Ocean
The manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong is pictured outside its hangar aboard the research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 in the western Pacific Ocean, on Oct. 10, 2026. China's research vessel ... Scientific expedition warns of accelerated glacier melting in NW China's Xinjiang Scientists with China's Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition announced on Saturday that they had found than 24,000 glaciers in the region and warned of accelerating melt there. China and Pacific Island countries uphold mutual respect; China never treats island nations as an arena for major-power rivalry: Chinese official China and Pacific Island countries have always adhered to mutual respect and equal treatment though they differ in natural endowments, history, culture, and social systems, said Liu Haixing, head of ...

Scientific expedition warns of accelerated glacier melting in NW China's Xinjiang
China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong prepares to dive in western Pacific Ocean The manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong is pictured outside its hangar aboard the research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 in the western Pacific Ocean, on Oct. 10, 2026. China's research vessel ... Scientists with China's Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition announced on Saturday that they had found than 24,000 glaciers in the region and warned of accelerating melt there. China and Pacific Island countries uphold mutual respect; China never treats island nations as an arena for major-power rivalry: Chinese official China and Pacific Island countries have always adhered to mutual respect and equal treatment though they differ in natural endowments, history, culture, and social systems, said Liu Haixing, head of ...

China and Pacific Island countries uphold mutual respect; China never treats island nations as an arena for major-power rivalry: Chinese official
China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong prepares to dive in western Pacific Ocean The manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong is pictured outside its hangar aboard the research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 in the western Pacific Ocean, on Oct. 10, 2026. China's research vessel ... Scientific expedition warns of accelerated glacier melting in NW China's Xinjiang Scientists with China's Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition announced on Saturday that they had found than 24,000 glaciers in the region and warned of accelerating melt there. China and Pacific Island countries have always adhered to mutual respect and equal treatment though they differ in natural endowments, history, culture, and social systems, said Liu Haixing, head of ...

China adds 10.52 million new urban jobs in first three quarters
Chinese semiconductor firms report strong performances

Chinese semiconductor firms report strong performances
China adds 10.52 million new urban jobs in first three quarters

Tourism spending up 4.3% during National Day holidays: ministry
China's recent seven-day National Day holidays set a new benchmark for domestic tourism, with some 826 million trips made during the period and domestic tourism spending exceeding 738 billion yuan ($110.11 billion), according to latest data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) on Friday.

China's annual per capita express delivery usage exceeds 140 items, averaging 540 million parcels per day
China has built the world's largest postal and express delivery network, with the widest coverage and the largest number of users, the State Post Bureau announced on Friday, World Post ... Chinese expert elected inaugural chair of new IEC subcommittee on advanced manufacturing A Chinese expert has been elected the inaugural chair of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Subcommittee on Smart Manufacturing and Enterprise Applications, marking another significant achievement in China's assumption of ... China, EU ramp up engagement as trade chiefs meet in Beijing Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Thursday in Beijing, according to a statement released by China's ...

Chinese expert elected inaugural chair of new IEC subcommittee on advanced manufacturing
China's annual per capita express delivery usage exceeds 140 items, averaging 540 million parcels per day China has built the world's largest postal and express delivery network, with the widest coverage and the largest number of users, the State Post Bureau announced on Friday, World Post ... A Chinese expert has been elected the inaugural chair of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Subcommittee on Smart Manufacturing and Enterprise Applications, marking another significant achievement in China's assumption of ... China, EU ramp up engagement as trade chiefs meet in Beijing Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Thursday in Beijing, according to a statement released by China's ...

China, EU ramp up engagement as trade chiefs meet in Beijing
China's annual per capita express delivery usage exceeds 140 items, averaging 540 million parcels per day China has built the world's largest postal and express delivery network, with the widest coverage and the largest number of users, the State Post Bureau announced on Friday, World Post ... Chinese expert elected inaugural chair of new IEC subcommittee on advanced manufacturing A Chinese expert has been elected the inaugural chair of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Subcommittee on Smart Manufacturing and Enterprise Applications, marking another significant achievement in China's assumption of ... Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Thursday in Beijing, according to a statement released by China's ...

China's Wu Opera dazzles in Lesotho
Performers from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Research Center received a standing ovation in Maseru on Friday evening at a cultural event celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lesotho's independence. Global guests visit cultural landmarks, equipment manufacturing enterprises in Luoyang, C China From Oct. 9 to 10, guests from various countries attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Luoyang visited a number of cultural landmarks and equipment manufacturing enterprises in Luoyang, experiencing ... Chinese elements showcased during 2026 Siofok Fish Festival in Siofok, Hungary A man checks a photo exhibition about China during the 2026 Siofok Fish Festival in Siofok, Hungary, Oct. 10, 2026. Sit on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, Hungary's largest ...

Global guests visit cultural landmarks, equipment manufacturing enterprises in Luoyang, C China
China's Wu Opera dazzles in Lesotho Performers from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Research Center received a standing ovation in Maseru on Friday evening at a cultural event celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lesotho's independence. From Oct. 9 to 10, guests from various countries attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Luoyang visited a number of cultural landmarks and equipment manufacturing enterprises in Luoyang, experiencing ... Chinese elements showcased during 2026 Siofok Fish Festival in Siofok, Hungary A man checks a photo exhibition about China during the 2026 Siofok Fish Festival in Siofok, Hungary, Oct. 10, 2026. Sit on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, Hungary's largest ...

Chinese elements showcased during 2026 Siofok Fish Festival in Siofok, Hungary
China's Wu Opera dazzles in Lesotho Performers from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Research Center received a standing ovation in Maseru on Friday evening at a cultural event celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lesotho's independence. Global guests visit cultural landmarks, equipment manufacturing enterprises in Luoyang, C China From Oct. 9 to 10, guests from various countries attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Luoyang visited a number of cultural landmarks and equipment manufacturing enterprises in Luoyang, experiencing ... A man checks a photo exhibition about China during the 2026 Siofok Fish Festival in Siofok, Hungary, Oct. 10, 2026. Sit on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, Hungary's largest ...

World's highest bridge emerges as new tourism attraction
Thousands of visitors flocked to the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge during China's recent week-long National Day holiday, not simply to cross the world's highest bridge in southwestern Guizhou Province, but to stop and explore the surrounding area.

At Frankfurt Book Fair, Chinese publishers offer gateway to get to know China
Zheng reaches China Open final first time

Zheng reaches China Open final first time
At Frankfurt Book Fair, Chinese publishers offer gateway to get to know China

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Трамп заявил, что Украине нужен более сговорчивый президент
Он раскритиковал Зеленского за удары по российским НПЗ

Группа Shortparis выпустила посмертный альбом "Илиада"
Лидер Shortparis Николай Комягин умер в феврале этого года

Власти Палестинской автономии отменили назначенные выборы
Планировалось, что они состоятся 28 ноября

Жена акциониста Павла Крисевича в безопасности после серии арестов
Об этом сообщил сам Крисевич

Ozon прекращает страхование товаров от массовых повреждений и атак БПЛА
С 13 октября

Трамп заявил о быстром продвижении переговоров по Украине
Украинская делегация досрочно завершила переговоры в США

Россия досрочно снимает ограничения на экспорт дизельного топлива
Решение принято после решения США о поставках российского топлива на мировые рынки

Главу управления лесного хозяйства Минобороны арестовали по делу о взятке
Сергея Закаморного обвиняют в получении более 10 миллионов рублей

В результате российского удара по Запорожью погибли 20 человек
Не менее 18 человек пострадали

В Ростовской области в результате атаки БПЛА пострадали шесть человек
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Второй пилот FlyDubai хотел направить самолёт на аэропорт Тель-Авива
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США разрешили операции с российским дизельным топливом до апреля 2027 года
Минфин США выпустил генеральную лицензию, допускающую продажу

Самолёт Путина из Туркменистана сел в Петербурге вместо Москвы
На фоне атаки беспилотников

Журналисты установили имена 20 офицеров, погибших в Донецке
Погибшие служили в штабах группировки войск "Центр"

Основателя "Рыбаря" Звинчука и его коллег депортируют из Черногории
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Минюст России обновил реестр "иностранных агентов"
Добавлены четыре человека и информационный ресурс

США ввели санкции против Международного уголовного суда
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Лидера "Яблока" оштрафовали за надписи "За мир" на бюллетенях
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Кения ведёт переговоры с Украиной о возвращении пяти попавших в плен
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Во Флориде ожидается встреча представителей США и Украины
Будут обсуждаться "новые идеи"

Africanews

Unreliable weather creating mental health issues for Kenyan farmers
A Kenyan clinical psychologist is urging policymakers to incorporate mental wellbeing into farmer support programmes.

Kenyan health ministry urges churches to raise awareness about Ebola
This follows the death in Nairobi on Monday of a Kenyan man who had travelled home from DR Congo through Uganda.

Former DR Congo president says the country is 'in peril'
Joseph Kabilla said the situation in the country has ‘steadily worsened’ and criticised the government's failure to engage in initiatives to restore peace.

Mauritanian PM reappointed hours after resignation over power outages
President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has tasked Mohamed Ould Cheikh with forming a new government.

Panic in Panama as 7.7 quake hits, cathedral collapses and tsunami warnings spread
Panama was hit by a powerful 7.7 earthquake, a 6.6 aftershock and many tremors, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations but no deaths reported.

US missionary arrested in Haiti following child sex abuse allegations
The Cap-Haitien police department say they also found that the man did not have authorisation to run his orphanage in the port city.

Moroccan king says youth issues must be at forefront of policy agenda
His call comes months after youth-led protests highlighted frustrations and expectations around social and economic opportunities.

Heightened security at anti-immigrant hotspots in South Africa
This follows two-days of violent anti-foreigner riots in the cities of Durban and Johannesburg, that come weeks before local government elections.

Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against spending cuts
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures.

Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize as US sanctions threaten international justice
From defending Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found genocide in Gaza, South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize for championing international law.

Rare waterspouts slam western Sicily, wrecking homes and a school
A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.

Zuma’s hospitalisation raises questions over MK party election campaign
Jacob Zuma’s hospitalisation has raised questions about his participation in upcoming uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party campaign events ahead of South Africa’s local government elections.

Foreign veterinary team examines ailing African elephant in Pakistan
They say Madhubalu, who lives in a Safari Park in Karachi, has improved somewhat but time will tell if all will be well.

Zimbabwe’s mobile clinic helps teenagers access contraception amid aid cuts
In Zimbabwe, a discreet caravan at a Harare-area hospital is giving teenage girls private access to contraception, away from judgment and stigma. Experts say access is vital to preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing dangerous childbirth risks.

Navi Pillay dedicates Nobel Prize to survivors of international crimes
South African judge and human rights lawyer on called on people to stand together in the defence of the rule of law.

Ethiopia and Eritrea trade war accusations as regional conflict threatens to escalate
Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading accusations of aggression, as fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a new regional war.

Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Tigray's capital from Sunday
The carrier temporarily suspended its services to Mekelle on 23 September, citing the 'current situation' in the Tigray region.

Indonesia: Baby orangutan saved from Borneo wildfires as habitat destruction escalates
A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Named Novita, the three- to four-year-old female was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns to her hands and feet after crossing the flames.

Guinea-Bissau elections in doubt as Senegal urges military to ease restrictions
Guinea-Bissau’s December elections are now in doubt and Senegal is urging the country’s military rulers to lift restrictions on political and civil activities.

Seals and sea lions undergo hearing tests in Australian research
Australia's scientists have trained seals and sea lions to take hearing tests at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, hoping to better understand how human-made noise affects marine mammals.

Pix of the Day, 9 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 9 October, 2026 - Across the world

Spain: Madrid protesters mourn evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal
Tens of thousands marched in Madrid to mourn pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction made her a housing crisis symbol and sparked fresh protests.

Over 20,000 Ethiopian Migrants cross into Djibouti in three weeks
Thousands of Ethiopian migrants are facing a humanitarian crisis in Djibouti, with food and water running dangerously low along the treacherous route to Yemen.

Kenya confirms preliminary tests on suspected Ebola case come back negative
There had been fears the patient could be Kenya’s second case after a citizen died of ⁠the virus in Nairobi on Tuesday.

Nigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election looms
Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators

Niger set for $200 million financial package from IMF
The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger that should see the west African nation receive around $203 million over three years to support its economic reforms

South African human rights lawyer wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee Navi Pillay was awarded it for her “efforts to promote peace and international law”.

Zimbabwean tycoon who died in helicopter crash laid to rest
At the funeral in Harare, Wicknell Chivayo was eulogised as an industrious businessman

Tigray war: Why peace talks may fail before they even begin {Africanews Debates}
The November 2022 Pretoria agreement ended the previous war between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). However, the renewed fighting has exposed how fragile that settlement remains.

Cars burned and shops looted as anti-immigration protests rock South Africa
South Africa saw violent anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, 8 October, after a Constitutional Court ruling eased restrictions on asylum applications.

Chile: Santiago flooding turns streets to rivers as Kast declares state of catastrophe
Torrential rain caused severe flooding in Santiago, Chile, leaving homes, clinics and university buildings under water.

Vehicles torched in South Africa during protests over asylum ruling
Protests in Soweto and Durban opposed the Constitutional Court’s decision to remove procedural barriers to seeking asylum. They followed months of anti-immigrant tensions

South Africa: Court quashes Black empowerment code for legal profession
In its ruling on Wednesday, the Gauteng High Court avoided taking a position on whether the code was constitutional or on its goals for racial transformation

Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banks
Homes surrounded by water, flooded roads and farmland submerged beneath swollen rivers. Albania and Montenegro were still battling severe flooding on Thursday, 8 January, after days of torrential rain and heavy snow.

Hundreds of farmers rally in Paris against EU-Mercosur pact and import fears
Hundreds of French farmers drive tractors into Paris to protest the EU‑Mercosur deal, warning of unfair competition and demanding stronger protections.

Michael Jackson’s iconic glove goes under the hammer
One of pop history’s most iconic pieces is going under the hammer. Michael Jackson’s legendary white rhinestone glove worn during his 1983 “Billie Jean” performance, where he unveiled the moonwalk is up for auction.

WFP urgently seeking over $30 million to keep feeding Congolese refugees in Burundi
The World Food Programme is seeking more than $30 million to maintain food assistance for Congolese refugees in Burundi, warning that supplies could run out as early as October 2026 without additional funding.

France to release 10 mln barrels of diesel from strategic reserves
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced Wednesday that France will release 10 million barrels of diesel from its strategic reserves to help ease pressure on the fuel market.

Zambia signs health deal with US after removal of data-sharing clauses
The government also said that the deal was not coupled to an agreement on US access to the country’s mineral resources.

At least 33 people killed in strikes on Ukrainian public buses
Thirty people were killed and at least 18 were injured by Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine that included an attack on a public bus, authorities said Thursday, as an intensive pre-winter wave of attacks continued and power outages worsened in the capital Kyiv.

Over 20,000 Palestinian students and education workers killed in Gaza war
More than 20,000 Palestinian students and education workers have been killed since the war began, according to the Palestinian Education Ministry.

Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission says conditions for December polls not met
The announcement has left the planned December legislative and presidential elections, meant to restore civilian rule, in limbo.

Ethiopian drones strike Eritrean forces near Adigrat
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are escalating with fears of a new regional war growing. Ethiopian drones have reportedly struck Eritrean forces near Adigrat, a city in northern Tigray, according to conflict monitors and witnesses.

World anti-doping body seeks tough stance from Kenya ahead of championship
WADA urged it to strive for a zero tolerance of drugs in sports as it prepares to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

Senegal vs Morocco: CAS to decide who really won AFCON
Senegal and Morocco played a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in January and they contested the title again Thursday, this time at the Court of Arbitration for Sport which expects a verdict within days.

Pix of the Day, 8 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 8 October, 2026 - Across the world

Egypt accuses 6 Journalists of terrorism in press freedom crackdown
Egyptian prosecutors accused six journalists from an independent fact-checking platform on Wednesday of terrorism-related offences, alleging they worked for the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood and received foreign funding to spread "false news".

Solar emerges as an alternative to Nigeria’s unreliable grid {Business Africa}
Nigeria’s Power Crisis Creates New Opportunity for Solar as Togo Deepens Russia Ties

Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for attacks on two Saudi airports
Saudi Arabia said three civilians were killed and 36 people injured in two separate attacks in the capital, Riyadh.

Nigeria: 20 kidnapped graduates rescued after week-long search
Twenty graduates abducted while travelling to begin Nigeria's national youth service have been found alive after a week-long search, authorities say.