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Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction
The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with both David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware of their conduct".

Why Walliams' unprecedented legal battle to stay anonymous failed
The 55-year-old was named in reports by ITV News and the Guardian on Tuesday after losing a court bid to stop allegations being made public.

Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says
The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.

US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested in UK
The 41-year-old senior soldier is accused of national security offences and is being questioned in London.

Meghan's father Thomas Markle back in federal custody after allegedly removing ankle monitor
The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.

Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine
The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine.

New photos are 'essential evidence' of possible SAS war crimes, inquiry told
The inquiry's lead barrister says photos of people lying on their backs with shots to the head may be evidence of possible war crimes.

US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, for now
Trump welcomes the outcome, praising Hegseth as a "Great American Patriot", but Democrats can try again next year.

Antidepressant escitalopram more effective at preventing relapse, analysis finds
Three pills came top and outperformed Prozac for preventing relapse in a large number of patients.

Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed
But the court dismisses the other part of Trump's lawsuit that alleged the BBC had violated a Florida law.

Students passing university assessments in minutes using AI, regulator warns
The Office for Students says students can frequently use AI "in ways that cannot be reliably detected".

Stickers and building sets help drive toy sales ahead of Christmas rush
A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.

Meet the Peaky Blinders, Ukraine's drone unit protecting a devastated front-line city
Slovyansk continues to be bombarded by Russian forces, making it almost uninhabitable with less than 10% of it's pre-war population remaining.

Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?
Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.

David Walliams' career and controversies including Britain's Got Talent and Little Britain
The entertainer shot to fame on Little Britain and also has best-selling series of children's books.

'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted
Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.

The Papers: 'David Walliams accused' and 'Named & shamed'
Sexual misconduct allegations against actor David Walliams, which he denies, dominate Wednesday's front pages.

Duchy tenants may have to buy farms or leave as Prince William plans sell-off
A ten-year strategy to raise £500m from the Duchy of Cornwall will see farms sold off across England.

Train attack driver's '10 seconds' to change line
Andrew Johnson tells jurors he heard over the intercom "'there's a knifeman stabbing people'".

Watch: What we know about the allegations against Walliams
The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations.

Nvidia hires major US law firm to investigate alleged Chinese spy affair
The appointment was made after it emerged Jensen Huang had an affair with a woman believed to be a spy for China.

Arrests made in Mohamed Al Fayed probe in France, police say
The Ritz hotel in Paris, which is still owned by the Al Fayed family, is one of the properties searched by police.

Census should include black English and Asian English options, says MP
Josh Babarinde's proposal is also supported by other MPs, including David Lammy and Sir James Cleverly.

More than 12 US military aircraft leave second UK base
The departures come weeks after the US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident.

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The Monaco summit that will decide the future of Carrick and Man Utd
Manchester United's power brokers meet in Monaco on Wednesday to decide whether Michael Carrick will remain as head coach

Pochettino, Howe, Emery... or Carrick? Man Utd's managerial options
As doubts grow over Manchester United boss Michael Carrick's future, what are the club's managerial options?

Brilliant Noskova dismantles Gauff to reach WTA Finals last four
Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova dismantles Coco Gauff to become the first player to reach the last four at the WTA Finals.

McTominay reveals heart treatment at World Cup
Scott McTominay reveals he received treatment on his heart two days before Scotland's World Cup win over Haiti in June.

Injured Feyi-Waboso is our Robinson - Sinfield
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is the 2026 team's equivalent of Rugby World Cup winner Jason Robinson says assistant coach Kevin Sinfield.

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Netanyahu heckled by Bennett at Knesset opening session
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett repeatedly heckled caretaker PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Section 219: the future of US-Israeli defence partnership
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to end the billions of dollars in annual US military aid to Israel.

Kennedy family joins US lawsuits to block Trump’s ‘unlawful’ arch plan
Kennedy dynasty has filed a motion to stop Trump's arch from obscuring JFK Eternal Flame and family gravesites.

Iran opens training camp for women in readiness for war
Iran has opened its first all-women military training camp amid fears of renewed US attacks.

El Salvador fires missiles on Haitian gang hideout
El Salvador’s military fired rockets at a compound allegedly belonging to the leader of Haiti’s 400 Mawozo gang.

GOP-led House report slams systemic failures in handling of Epstein case
Decades of preferential treatment shielded Epstein and his associates, GOP-led report finds.

Protesters throw milk at Joe Biden during Hunter event in Dublin
Pro-Palestinian protesters hurled milk towards Joe Biden in Ireland over his support for Israel.

Former Iraqi lawmaker Ahmed al-Alwani found dead in Beirut
Lebanese authorities investigate the killing after al-Alwani's body is found in an apartment in Beirut.

US charges 3 men over alleged Iranian-backed plot at UK Fairford air base
The men, including one who is already in jail, face charges over alleged plot at UK air base used in US war on Iran.

Republicans block Hegseth impeachment motion
Republicans have blocked a motion to impeach US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over the war on Iran.

Tigray displaced families fear renewed war as hopes of returning home fade
Displaced families face renewed uncertainty as fighting returns to Tigray.

Spain holds state funeral for 69 victims of deadly train crash
Spain’s King and Queen have joined families of the 69 victims from a deadly train collision at a state funeral.

‘Everything and everyone we love is at stake’: Thunberg slams COP31 talks
Climate activist urges world leaders to put people and planet before profit as she arrives at UN climate talks.

Iran war live: US House blocks Hegseth impeachment with 11 Democrats absent
US House blocks bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over US-Israel war on Iran as 11 Democrats miss vote.

Fire contained on platform in Iran’s South Pars gas field
Officials are considering a gas leak or an operational mishap as possible causes of the fire, Fars news agency said.

Massive fire as Israeli settlers burn down business near Nablus
Israeli settlers have set fire to Palestinian property in the village of Luban ash-Sharqiya, near Nablus.

French far-right author Zemmour launches second bid for 2027 presidency
Zemmour seeks to expel 'foreign unemployed people' after last month's violent protests.

Russia expels Moldovan diplomat in tit-for-tat move
Relations between Moscow and Chisinau have worsened since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

US House Republicans block Pete Hegseth impeachment effort
Hegseth has been accused of spearheading war on Iran without required congressional approval.

UNIFIL patrol comes under fire in southern Lebanon
UNIFIL said on Tuesday that 'about a dozen rounds' were fired at one of its patrols, without identifying the assailants.

US poll shows death penalty lost majority support for first time since 1971
Support for capital punishment has been declining in the US for years over concerns about fairness and racial bias.

IBM’s biggest division ends most US foreign worker sponsorships
Announcement follows Trump administration crackdown on visa programmes for skilled foreign workers.

2026 Midterms: Blue wave or anti-establishment backlash?
Emma Vigeland and Olivia Troye join Josh Rushing to discuss the fallout of the 2026 midterm elections.

White House announces funds for law enforcement programme in several cities
Trump administration awarded more than $60m each to St Louis, Missouri, and Jackson, Mississippi, in crime push.

US soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
London Metropolitan Police says its 'counterterror' forces worked closely with the FBI and US military to make arrest.

Global Times

China's foreign trade surges 31.2% in October; imports outpace exports by 6 percentage points
From surging semiconductor exports fueled by the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom to a rapidly expanding import market with diversified ...

Behind Jensen Huang's Scandal: A Political Playbook Targeting China's Chip Access
What could've been just tabloid gossip is being weaponized by US lawmakers. They tie Jensen Huang's personal controversy to so‑called ...

E.China's Ningbo-Zhoushan Port throughput exceeds 40m TEUs for 2nd consecutive year
On Tuesday, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in East China's Zhejiang Province, one of China's busiest ports in terms of cargo throughput, announced ...

From blank history to visual epic: How painter Shen Yaoyi walks 25,000 li to make the Long March visible
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red ...

Lithuania's political gamble comes at too high a price: Global Times editorial

Manila becomes a testing ground for Japan to break through postwar defense constraints
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GT Voice: India should embrace advanced clean tech to curb air pollution
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Lithuania reportedly seeks Taiwan island office renaming; Chinese expert says respect for China's core interests key to mending ties
Words alone will not mend Lithuania's fractured ties with China, a Chinese expert warned, as reports emerged that Vilnius had pressed so-called “Taiwan's Representative Office” to change its name and Lithuania's president called for normalizing diplomatic relations with Beijing. The real test, the expert said, is whether Lithuania ...

Man held for damaging government service center building with construction machinery in Shaanxi: police
Justice served 28 years after rooftop murder; woman sentenced to death after years of living under a false identity

Justice served 28 years after rooftop murder; woman sentenced to death after years of living under a false identity
Man held for damaging government service center building with construction machinery in Shaanxi: police

China happy to see pandas strengthen bonds of friendship between Chinese and American peoples: FM
China was delighted to see the pandas officially meet the American public, bringing joy to the American people and bringing the hearts of the Chinese and American peoples closer ... State media new footage offers rare, multi-angle look at GJ-11 drone, revealing design details behind its stealth CCTV News military channel released new footage on Monday offering a close-up, multi-angle look at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's GJ-11 stealth drone. It also revealed that ... Pakistani astronaut's participation in Shenzhou-24 mission to mark first visit by a foreign astronaut to China Space Station: FM China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. The participation of a Pakistani astronaut in the Shenzhou-24 crewed mission will mark the first joint flight involving Chinese and foreign astronauts ...

State media new footage offers rare, multi-angle look at GJ-11 drone, revealing design details behind its stealth
China happy to see pandas strengthen bonds of friendship between Chinese and American peoples: FM China was delighted to see the pandas officially meet the American public, bringing joy to the American people and bringing the hearts of the Chinese and American peoples closer ... CCTV News military channel released new footage on Monday offering a close-up, multi-angle look at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's GJ-11 stealth drone. It also revealed that ... Pakistani astronaut's participation in Shenzhou-24 mission to mark first visit by a foreign astronaut to China Space Station: FM China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. The participation of a Pakistani astronaut in the Shenzhou-24 crewed mission will mark the first joint flight involving Chinese and foreign astronauts ...

Pakistani astronaut's participation in Shenzhou-24 mission to mark first visit by a foreign astronaut to China Space Station: FM
China happy to see pandas strengthen bonds of friendship between Chinese and American peoples: FM China was delighted to see the pandas officially meet the American public, bringing joy to the American people and bringing the hearts of the Chinese and American peoples closer ... State media new footage offers rare, multi-angle look at GJ-11 drone, revealing design details behind its stealth CCTV News military channel released new footage on Monday offering a close-up, multi-angle look at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's GJ-11 stealth drone. It also revealed that ... China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. The participation of a Pakistani astronaut in the Shenzhou-24 crewed mission will mark the first joint flight involving Chinese and foreign astronauts ...

The 9th China International Import Expo closes with record high intended deals worth $85.45b
WuXi AppTec removed from US military company list after court order, a 'hard-won legal victory' laying bare Washington's overstretched national security concept

WuXi AppTec removed from US military company list after court order, a 'hard-won legal victory' laying bare Washington's overstretched national security concept
The 9th China International Import Expo closes with record high intended deals worth $85.45b

China, Canada agree to enhance financial sector co-op; broader cooperation to lend fresh impetus to long-term ties: expert
The second China-Canada Strategic Economic and Financial Dialogue was held in Vancouver, Canada, where the two sides agreed to enhance financial cooperation, including financial services market access, and exchanges between capital market and financial regulatory authorities.

FedEx expands China-US cargo services amid surging demand from AI supply chains
E.China's Ningbo-Zhoushan Port throughput exceeds 40m TEUs for 2nd consecutive year On Tuesday, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in East China's Zhejiang Province, one of China's busiest ports in terms of cargo throughput, announced that its container throughput so far this year has already ... China-US freight capacity is getting an upgrade as FedEx announced that it will expand its China-US connectivity, the latest move by carriers ramping up transpacific services to cater to growing ... Xiamen section of Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge's main sea span connected, expected to open by year-end With the final steel box girder lifted into place on Tuesday, the main sea span of the Xiamen section of the Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge was connected, marking the completion of its ...

Xiamen section of Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge's main sea span connected, expected to open by year-end
E.China's Ningbo-Zhoushan Port throughput exceeds 40m TEUs for 2nd consecutive year On Tuesday, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in East China's Zhejiang Province, one of China's busiest ports in terms of cargo throughput, announced that its container throughput so far this year has already ... FedEx expands China-US cargo services amid surging demand from AI supply chains China-US freight capacity is getting an upgrade as FedEx announced that it will expand its China-US connectivity, the latest move by carriers ramping up transpacific services to cater to growing ... With the final steel box girder lifted into place on Tuesday, the main sea span of the Xiamen section of the Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge was connected, marking the completion of its ...

Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors
People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China
Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

An 800-year-old tea tree embodies both Hani heritage and China's centuries-old tea culture
Home to numerous centuries-old tea gardens, Xishuangbanna in Southwest China's Yunnan Province is one of the country's best-known regions for Pu'er tea. On the province's Nannuo Mountain, there is one 800-year-old tea tree that produces only about 1 to 1.5 kilograms of tea leaves each year. So precious ...

Young inheritors breathe new life into traditional crafting skills
New archaeological report sheds light on ancient Tusi administrative center in Hubei and governance in SW China

New archaeological report sheds light on ancient Tusi administrative center in Hubei and governance in SW China
Young inheritors breathe new life into traditional crafting skills

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В Британии по делу о шпионаже арестован американский военный
В сообщении полиции говорится о подозрениях, связанных с Россией

Москва объявила персоной нон грата сотрудника посольства Молдовы
Решение названо ответной мерой

Bloomberg: танкер с российским дизтопливом для США сменил курс
Агентство ссылается на данные о морских перевозках

В Днепропетровской области в результате атаки погибли три человека
Еще пять получили ранения

Доноры пообещали более 300 млн евро на ремонт Чернобыльской АЭС
В ремонте после атаки дрона нуждается укрытие над разрушенным реактором

Почти 3% клиентских данных в Yandex Cloud утрачены после атак дронов
С 8 по 11 октября беспилотники атаковали три дата-центра компании

В Польше двух украинцев заподозрили в шпионаже на Россию
В польском городе Миньск-Мазовецки сотрудники службы внутренней безопасности задержали двух граждан Украины по подозрению в шпионаже в пользу России. Об этом сообщил во вторник министр-координатор спецслужб Польши Томаш Семоняк. Задержанным 24 и 25 лет. Им предъявили обвинение в шпионаже, диверсиях и поджогах транспортных средств."Мужчины фотографировали и следили за объектами критической и военной инфраструктуры на территории Польши", – написал Семоняк. По данным следствия, перед...

Глава Пентагона Хегсет назвал "фарсом" попытку его импичмента
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Reuters: удары Украины вывели из строя около 30% мощностей НПЗ в РФ
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"АрселорМиттал" в Кривом Роге переводят в режим холодной остановки
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Кадыров обеспокоился, что искусственный интеллект заменит его на Трампа
Глава Чечни Рамзан Кадыров обеспокоился, что с помощью искусственного интеллекта его можно заменить на президента США Дональда Трампа или создать картинку с митингом в центре Грозного. Он заявил, что "сейчас конец времён", поэтому местные государственные СМИ должны "максимально усилить работу с народом" и "не допускать информационного вакуума". Критики Кадырова в ответ указали, что во время недавней силовой спецоперации в Чечне республиканские СМИ "молчали по этому поводу, делая вид, будто...

Адвокату Марии Бонцлер запросили 15 лет колонии по делу о госизмене
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На фоне возобновившихся мирных переговоров

ЕС: Starlink рискует потерять доверие из-за невыполнения контрактов
Представитель Европейской комиссии по вопросам обороны и космоса Андрюс Кубилюс прокомментировал недавние перебои в работе Starlink, за которыми, как подозревали, стоял Илон Маск.

Литва требует проверки происхождения зерна, прибывающего в порты из РФ
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Каспаров по соображениям безопасности отменил поездку в Берлин
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Исследовательнице Марии Вьюшковой в России заочно дали 6 лет
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ВСУ атаковали авиаремонтный завод в Новгородской области
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В Архангельской области обрушился пролёт железнодорожного моста
На магистрали Москва-Лабытнанги

Africanews

Spain: 69 candles lit at Toledo Cathedral for train crash victims
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia attended a state funeral at Toledo Cathedral on Tuesday 10 November for the 69 people killed in a devastating high-speed train collision near Urda on 28 October.

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass before 650,000 in Córdoba
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass before an estimated 650,000 people in Córdoba, Argentina. The pontiff greeted crowds from his popemobile before urging worshippers to open their hearts and embrace their faith.

Lewis Hamilton visits Egypt’s Rafah border to highlight humanitarian efforts for war-torn Gaza
Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton has visited Egypt's Rafah border crossing, drawing attention to humanitarian efforts supporting war-torn Gaza.

Cameroonians call for political renewal and change ahead of February 2027 elections.
Anticipation is building in Cameroon after President Paul Biya called legislative and municipal elections for February 7, 2027.

Ousainou Darboe enters Gambian 2026 Presidential race
The race for Gambia's presidency is heating up, as opposition leader Ousainou Darboe officially files his candidacy for the December 5 election.

Belgium: Prince Harry and Meghan visit EU Parliament for child safety event
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visited the European Parliament in Brussels, on Tuesday 10 November, to discuss the dangers children face online. The couple met families affected by online abuse before Harry addressed the gathering.

DRC: FRN intensifies offensive, putting FARDC under pressure on multiple fronts
Security is once again deteriorating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In South Kivu, clashes between Congolese forces, backed by Wazalendo militia, and FRN fighters, formerly known as AFC/M23, are intensifying across several front lines.

Lyon exhibition celebrates Mali’s Sogo bò heritage
In Mali, animals dance, sing and tell stories through Sogo bò, a traditional performance combining masks, puppets, music and dance.

Inside the Japanese programme using school committees and remedial classes to improve learning in Madagascar
A programme developed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is tackling low literacy and school dropout in Madagascar by giving parents and communities a direct say in how schools are run.

Rwandan genocide suspect deported from the United States
A Rwandan man convicted of lying about his role in the 1994 genocide has been deported from the United States to Rwanda.

Mauritanian anti-slavery activist Biram Dah Abeid resigns from parliament
Prominent Mauritanian human rights activist and anti-slavery advocate Biram Dah Abeid announced his resignation from parliament Monday citing "widespread corruption" in the west African country, where he is an opposition lawmaker.

Lagos' Lekki Conservation Centre under threat from urban expansion
Established by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation in 1990, the 78-hectare reserve remains an important site for biodiversity conservation, environmental education and ecotourism in Lagos.

Russia, Ukraine and US resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi amid fresh attacks
Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, as Washington renews its push to end the war that followed Moscow's all-out invasion nearly five years ago

Senegalese families mourn sons lost in deadly migrant boat disaster
Grieving families in northeastern Senegal are struggling to come to terms with the loss of loved ones after a migrant boat capsized off the country's coast, killing dozens of people in one of the deadliest such tragedies in recent years.

Bodies recovered from migrant boat sailing near Greece
Greek authorities recovered 13 bodies from a boat carrying migrants found sailing south of Greece's island of Crete early Monday

DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for fleeing rebel fighting
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 66 soldiers to death for offences including desertion, mutiny and disobeying orders during fighting with rebels in the country's east, according to local media.

Up to 50,000 Ethiopians flee to Kenya as clashes escalate
Ongoing clashes on the Ethiopian side have forced thousands of people to cross into Kenya seeking safety since 22 October. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is closely monitoring the situation on the Kenya–Ethiopia border in Moyale.

Senegal: Footage reveals wreckage of deadly migrant boat in which 39 people died
At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat sank off Senegal's Atlantic coast. Footage shows the shattered vessel washed ashore as rescuers continue searching for victims.

Cameroon president sets date for twice-delayed elections
Cameroonian President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, announced on Monday that legislative and local elections will be held on February 7 -- the first ballots since the veteran leader was reelected in contested polls last year

Peru: Giant statue of Pope Leo XIV unveiled ahead of papal visit
A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV has been unveiled in Callao, Peru, ahead of his upcoming visit. The monument honours the pontiff's close ties to the country, where he previously served as a missionary and bishop.

Senegal vows action on smugglers after latest migrant boat tragedy
The death toll from the sinking of a migrant boat off Senegal rose to 39 on Monday, authorities said -- one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years

Turkey: Steel plant explosion kills 17 in Izmir province
A devastating explosion at the Habaş iron and steelworks in Aliağa, in western Turkey has killed 17 people. Witnesses described an earthquake-like blast, while footage shows flames, thick smoke and distressed relatives outside the factory.

Poland: Tusk and Nawrocki honour six victims of Kraków shooting
Poland's President and Prime Minister set aside their political differences to honour the six victims of a deadly shooting in Kraków. The two leaders laid candles and knelt together at a vigil in the historic city centre.

Turkey: Delegates arrive in Antalya as COP31 climate talks begin
The United Nations COP31 climate summit has opened in Antalya after a year marked by deadly heatwaves and devastating floods. Delegates face fresh challenges as the war in Iran disrupts global energy supplies.

French judo star Teddy Riner announces run for presidency
Judy star Teddy Rinner wants to be the next president of France. The 37-year-old Olympic champion announced his bid on social media on Monday. The news comes as polls show the French public largely split between the far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melanchon and the far-right's Marine Le Pen.

South Africa: ANC Loses Ground, Coalition Talks Take Centre Stage [Africanews Today]
Nelson Mandela's party is losing ground, although it remains the country's largest political force.

Ethiopia: Reusable sanitary pads help girls break the silence around menstruation
In a country that imports all its sanitary pads, their high cost puts them beyond the reach of many women and girls. For those unable to afford them, periods can mean missed school days, lost income and, in some cases, resorting to unsafe alternatives.

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV receives warm welcome in Claypole
Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by crowds in Claypole, near Buenos Aires, as he visited the Don Orione care home. The pontiff greeted the faithful and unveiled a plaque during his 12-day South American tour.

Thousands of Ethiopian Jews mark holy day of Sigd in Jerusalem
Thousands of Ethiopian Jews gathered in Jersualem on Monday to mark the holy day of Sigd. Religious leaders known as Kessim led the community in prayer. Sigd is one of the few holidays unique to the Ethiopian Jewish community.

Kenyan authorities seize 454kg of crystal meth worth $27 million
Kenyan authorities have seized 454 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth $27 million in a multi-agency operation, the police said Monday.

Senegalese surfer uses the waves to give children hope
The country's hosting of the Youth Olympic Games is also shining a spotlight on its surfing potential, as the first Olympic event ever held on African soil brings global attention to Senegal.

Deadly train crash reignites calls for overhaul of Egypt's railway network
Sunday's deadly train crash that killed seven people and injured dozens more has reignited calls for an overhaul of Egypt's ageing railway system. The accident happened when a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum rear-ended another on the Cairo-Aswan route.

At least 39 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal
Regional governor Ndeye Nguenar Mbodj says four more bodies were found this morning, raising the death toll from 35. Twenty-three victims have been identified by their families.

Trump says "tough" US deportation policy may explain midterm losses
President Donald Trump in his first major interview since his party lost control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats in the new Congress on some kind of immigration deal.

Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the world

Regional conflicts raise fears of renewed piracy in the Gulf of Aden
More than 200 sailors, including a special operations team trained to retake vessels seized by pirates, are deployed aboard the frigate as part of the EU's Operation Atalanta anti-piracy mission

Slave trade: Ghana's president says reparations not limited to cash payments
John Mahama specifically cited investments in education, health, economic growth and debt treatment as interventions that could be considered as reparations to redress historical wrongs

Egypt: Seven dead, 125 injured in collision between two trains
Rail workers began repairing damaged tracks in Al-Ayyat, Egypt, on Monday 9 November, a day after two passenger trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125 others.

Kenya seizes $27m worth of methamphetamine in coastal drug raid
Kenyan police have confiscated 454 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at $27 million in a joint operation with Tanzanian authorities targeting cross-border drug trafficking.

Philippines: 'Trump out!' Women rally ahead of ASEAN summit
Women protesters took to the streets of Manila on Monday 9 November ahead of Donald Trump's visit for the 49th ASEAN summit. Carrying "Trump Out" placards, they also denounced a US-led initiative on semiconductors and critical minerals.

Sudan re-arrests former Bashir official wanted by ICC
Ahmed Haroun, a senior security official during the rule of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir, and later chairman of the former ruling National Congress Party, was detained in Omdurman, the sister city of the capital, Khartoum, according to two lawyers on his defense team. The lawyers had said earlie

Kenyan women turn discarded synthetic hair into handmade products
The synthetic strands allow hairdressers to create braids, plaits and other styles not possible with their client's natural hair. But once the hairstyle is done with, they can be a problem

‘We are left with silence’: Egypt’s press freedom under threat
Egypt's latest prosecution of journalists attempts to "silence" the last surviving vestiges of the free press, Lina Attalah, head of preeminent outlet Mada Masr, told AFP days before she faces jail time in court.

Iranian citizens expect Israel’s Iran policy to remain unchanged
Iranians see no prospects of change to Israel's policy over Tehran even under a new Israeli government.

Senegal: Dakar surf school helps young Africans reclaim the waves
On the beaches of Dakar, a surf school is making the waves accessible to local children. Founder Ibra Samb, who learnt to surf on plywood, hopes to inspire a new generation.

'People have spoken': Ramaphosa reacts to outcome of local govt polls
The African National Congress, which has dominated South African politics since the end of apartheid, took 30.76 percent of votes in municipal elections, its worst-ever electoral performance, the electoral commission said Sunday

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Javier Milei for historic visit
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Argentina, on Sunday 8 November, for the first papal visit to the country in nearly 40 years. President Javier Milei welcomed him at Buenos Aires airport, while the city's iconic obelisk was illuminated in his honour.

Egypt train crash: Survivors describe horror after collision kills seven
Seven people were killed and at least 125 others injured when two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, the Chief Prosecutor’s office said in a statement

Netherlands: Sea of red fills Amsterdam streets in Gaza protest
Tens of thousands of people, many dressed in red, marched through Amsterdam in the Netherlands on Sunday 8 November, demanding that the Dutch government take stronger action against Israel over the war in Gaza.

Poland: Kraków mourns six victims as shooting site reopens
Kraków's historic main square in southern Poland reopened to the public on Sunday 8 November, just over 24 hours after a deadly shooting left six people dead and 15 others injured. Residents are lighting candles in memory of the victims, while bullet marks remain visible on café windows.