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More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.

Prison overcrowding crisis limits ability to cut early releases, minister says
Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but those guilty of manslaughter may be eligible, leaving PC Harper's family "devastated".

Afghan boxer arrested in Greece over discovery of Scottish woman's body in suitcase
Sharif Ahmadzai, from Afghanistan, is expected to appear in court in Athens on Wednesday.

Top Fifa official Wenger says scrapping World Cup plan 'absolutely necessary'
Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was "absolutely necessary".

Scottish exam pass rates rise as students find out results
More than 148,000 learners across the country received their results as details of this year's pass rates were published.

Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies
A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

Fan adds 'just joking' to England World Cup win tattoo
Sean Carrington says he is more bothered about England not winning than about his tattoo.

BP's $5.7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price
Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.

Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study
Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.

'Rape list' part of misogyny girls face at school
A group of teenagers make a film describing their experiences, ahead of changes to the curriculum.

Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region
Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver.

Ariana Grande says 'boundaries need to be set' after announcing break
The star told fans at her Chicago show on Monday that "boundaries need to be set".

What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.

Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger
The star has taken a "step back" from the spotlight after appearances led to "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".

How heatwaves are impacting weddings
The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media
As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

Gaza tech workers give glimpse of possible future
Thousands of young people in Gaza are pursuing roles in the digital economy as the territory's wider recovery stalls.

Why Trump Media's sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts.

I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa
Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.

UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House
UFC owners lose $30m (£22m) staging the Freedom 250 event, which was attended by US President Donald Trump, at the White House in June.

Thunderstorms and flash flood risk on final day of UK heatwave
More places in southern and eastern England are expected to reach heatwave criteria on Tuesday but cooler temperatures are on the horizon.

Drinking culture embedded in cricket, says former England captain Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes says drinking is embedded in cricket, but does not believe the England team he led has a problem with alcohol.

Huw Edwards criticised for entering festival poetry competition
A sex abuse survivor says the ex-BBC newsreader winning would've been "catastrophic" and wants the rules changed.

Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.

Greg James shares his heartbreak after death of dog Barney
The Radio 1 presenter said his beloved pet had to be put to sleep in the garden of his home.

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Could Reform Use The Navy To Stop Small Boats?
Reform UK insists using Navy to stop migrant boats would be legal.

The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?
A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.

Drinking culture embedded in cricket - Stokes
Ben Stokes says drinking is embedded in cricket, but does not believe the England team he led has a problem with alcohol.

Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Wenger
Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was "absolutely necessary".

Arsenal in talks to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes
Arsenal open direct talks with Newcastle United to sign captain Bruno Guimaraes.

Mudryk could return on Wednesday after drugs suspension
Mykhailo Mudryk could return to action following 20 months on the sidelines on Wednesday after being named in Chelsea's squad to play Juventus in a friendly in Hong Kong.

UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House
UFC owners lose $30m (£22m) staging the Freedom 250 event, which was attended by US President Donald Trump, at the White House in June.

A youngster to watch at each Premier League club this season
The Premier League returns later this month and we have picked out 20 prospects - one from each club - who will be looking to make their mark and enjoy a breakthrough season.

'Most exciting player' Eala shows 'Filipino heart' to make history
After making history in Washington, BBC Sport looks at Alexandra Eala's journey to her first title.

Al Jazeera

Twelve years after ISIL’s massacres, thousands of Yazidis seek justice
Iraq’s Yazidi community marked 12 years since ISIL’s assault on Sinjar, which the UN recognised as genocide.

More than 150 people rescued in English Channel after boat catches fire
Rescue boats from both France and the UK took part in the operation to evacuate passengers from the stricken vessel.

Six years after Beirut blast, families fight for truth
The tragedy remains an open wound, with grieving families fighting for accountability.

Seventh round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins – what’s on the agenda?
The latest talks come as Israel continues to occupy and strike southern Lebanon.

Can Pakistan keep US-Iran diplomacy alive as mistrust deepens?
New diplomatic push undertaken as repeated ceasefire failures expose limits of mediation.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,700 as WHO accelerates trials
The outbreak is concentrated in the province of Ituri, which accounts for nearly 90 percent of reported cases.

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger was ‘not aware’ of Infantino’s FIFA plan
FIFA executive Arsene Wenger backs decision to drop FIFA President Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.

Nine killed in escalating long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine
Missile and drone strikes far beyond the front lines are causing a mounting civilian death toll in both countries.

Why Israel’s economy hasn’t collapsed during a multi-front war
How has Israel’s economy defied the effects of war?

Misread as passive, the Gulf is quietly ending fifty years of dependence
Iran’s attacks exposed the limits of external guarantees and the need for a Gulf-built security architecture.

Who is behind settler violence in the occupied West Bank?
A look at the main settler groups driving the escalation against Palestinians in the West Bank.

‘One last chance’: The times Trump threatened Iran, said deal imminent
US president has claimed Iran 'desperate' to do a deal or given Tehran 'last chance' on multiple occasions.

Italy suspends free movement with Spain: Is Schengen in crisis after Ceuta?
Italy's move to halt border-free travel with Spain after the deadly crossing is political, not practical, analysts say.

Tech giant Palantir posts ‘otherworldly’ growth despite criticism over Gaza
Second-quarter revenue jumped 93 percent but Palantir's ties to Israel and role in military technology are controversial

Palestinian patients return to Gaza as thousands still await evacuation
Palestinian patients returned to Gaza after receiving medical treatment abroad, reuniting after years of separation.

US primaries: What to watch in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Washington
From House battlegrounds to party fights and Trump's influence, here are the races to follow during Tuesday's primaries.

Cars burn in reported settler attack in occupied West Bank
Cars burn in reported settler attack in occupied West Bank

We demand accountability for the Beirut blast
Six years after the explosion, the domestic investigation is complete, but an indictment is yet to be issued.

UEFA confirms legal letter served to FIFA after Infantino’s World Cup plan
UEFA tells Al Jazeera a preservation letter is with FIFA following a failed Gianni Infantino-led World Cup sell-off.

US arrests suspect over Spokane wildfire as tens of thousands flee blaze
Authorities say about 65,000 people have been displaced by the fires in Washington state.

Nascimento: UFC fighter dead at 34 after apparent heart attack
The Brazilian fighter died in his sleep after a suspected heart attack, the UFC said.

Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal
Israeli strikes on Gaza only intensified in the days following a US-brokered agreement billed as a 'breakthrough'.

Why are the Washington wildfires so severe? Spokane fires explained
Why Spokane's wildfires spread so fast, what caused them and why Washington is facing a major fire crisis.

Bodycam video shows firefighters battling blaze in Spokane, US
Bodycam footage from firefighters shows the speed needed to put out the blaze sweeping through the northwestern US.

Colombia’s Petro repeats vote fraud claims days before handing over power
Petro accuses programmers of altering vote counts and claims metadata tied to election results was hidden from review.

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25 US states sue Trump administration over Section 301 tariffs; legal challenges expose fragile basis of protectionist agenda: expert
A coalition of 25 Democratic-led US states has sued the US administration on Monday, alleging that the US president exceeded ...

Chinese Embassy in South Korea rejects media claims linking Chinese tourists to casino growth, urges stricter oversight
The Chinese Embassy in South Korea has rejected recent media reports claiming that Chinese tourists are the main driver of ...

Phishing attacks targeting China use overseas IPs to spread remote-control malware: police
A fake “cooperation contract” email containing a remote-control Trojan downloader has been blocked by cybersecurity police in Hebi, Central China's ...

Chinese, US scientists awarded COSPAR William Nordberg Medal; Wang Jinsong becomes first Chinese recipient
Chinese scientist Wang Jinsong has become the first Chinese recipient of the William Nordberg Medal, a major international award recognizing ...

To frame standardized entry and exit administration as 'isolation'? Pure nonsense: Global Times editorial

Is snacking on sunflower seeds a threat to US 'national security'?
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GT Voice: China shouldn't be excuse for West to deflect blame over protectionism
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Tech innovation reshapes China's granary heartland, bolstering food security
Across the fertile black soil of Heilongjiang, autonomous tractors work tirelessly, while intelligent drones fly overhead to monitor crop growth. Powered by smart farming solutions, technological upgrading is reshaping the heartland of China's granary in the province, bolstering the country's food security.

Chinese firm launches talent incubator program to boost Cameroon's infrastructure development
Chinese archaeologists uncover 2,300-year-old grain wine, decoding its formula and brewing method

Chinese archaeologists uncover 2,300-year-old grain wine, decoding its formula and brewing method
Chinese firm launches talent incubator program to boost Cameroon's infrastructure development

Xinjiang region's first robotics 9S center aims to accelerate AI applications, tap into Central Asian market: project operator
The first robotics 9S center in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - a new platform integrating robot exhibition, sales, leasing, customized development, maintenance, science education and industrial empowerment - ... China, India resume border trade at Nathu La after years-long suspension, signaling warmer engagement The Nathu La Pass resumed operation for border trade between China and India on Saturday, signaling a new phase of mutually beneficial cooperation and development in cross-border trade, Gong Shijun, ... China secures first ISO secretariat in ice-and-snow sector; artificial landscapes to make 'winter-only' industry year round China has recently been selected to host the International Standard Organization (ISO) technical committee secretariat on artificial ice-and-snow landscapes, the first of its kind in ice-and-snow sector, according to CCTV ...

China, India resume border trade at Nathu La after years-long suspension, signaling warmer engagement
Xinjiang region's first robotics 9S center aims to accelerate AI applications, tap into Central Asian market: project operator The first robotics 9S center in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - a new platform integrating robot exhibition, sales, leasing, customized development, maintenance, science education and industrial empowerment - ... The Nathu La Pass resumed operation for border trade between China and India on Saturday, signaling a new phase of mutually beneficial cooperation and development in cross-border trade, Gong Shijun, ... China secures first ISO secretariat in ice-and-snow sector; artificial landscapes to make 'winter-only' industry year round China has recently been selected to host the International Standard Organization (ISO) technical committee secretariat on artificial ice-and-snow landscapes, the first of its kind in ice-and-snow sector, according to CCTV ...

China secures first ISO secretariat in ice-and-snow sector; artificial landscapes to make 'winter-only' industry year round
Xinjiang region's first robotics 9S center aims to accelerate AI applications, tap into Central Asian market: project operator The first robotics 9S center in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - a new platform integrating robot exhibition, sales, leasing, customized development, maintenance, science education and industrial empowerment - ... China, India resume border trade at Nathu La after years-long suspension, signaling warmer engagement The Nathu La Pass resumed operation for border trade between China and India on Saturday, signaling a new phase of mutually beneficial cooperation and development in cross-border trade, Gong Shijun, ... China has recently been selected to host the International Standard Organization (ISO) technical committee secretariat on artificial ice-and-snow landscapes, the first of its kind in ice-and-snow sector, according to CCTV ...

Five-year China Government Bond futures debut in HK as yuan's internationalization accelerates
Experts slam German industry federation's warn of 'China Shock 2.0'

Experts slam German industry federation's warn of 'China Shock 2.0'
Five-year China Government Bond futures debut in HK as yuan's internationalization accelerates

China targets 50-pct non-fossil power generation by 2030
China aims to raise the share of its electricity generated from non-fossil energy sources to 50 percent by 2030, according to a newly released national plan outlining the country's power sector development for the 2026-2030 period.

Alibaba, MiniMax to open-source new AI models, lowering costs for global developers, users
A growing number of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are turning to open-source strategy to promote access to advanced models, with Alibaba's Qwen and Shanghai-based MiniMax unveiling new models this ... Sinopec completes largest single-site PVA production base, lifting annual PVA production capacity to 210,000 tons Sinopec Chongqing SVW Chemical Co Ltd opened a 50,000-ton-per-year specialty polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) unit on Monday, taking the site's total annual capacity to 210,000 tons and making it the world's ... China cements global shipbuilding lead as vessel orders surge, marine economy gains pace in H1 China's marine economy outpaced overall growth in the first half of 2026, with gross ocean product rising 5.1 percent year-on-year and Chinese companies securing than 80 percent of new ...

Sinopec completes largest single-site PVA production base, lifting annual PVA production capacity to 210,000 tons
Alibaba, MiniMax to open-source new AI models, lowering costs for global developers, users A growing number of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are turning to open-source strategy to promote access to advanced models, with Alibaba's Qwen and Shanghai-based MiniMax unveiling new models this ... Sinopec Chongqing SVW Chemical Co Ltd opened a 50,000-ton-per-year specialty polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) unit on Monday, taking the site's total annual capacity to 210,000 tons and making it the world's ... China cements global shipbuilding lead as vessel orders surge, marine economy gains pace in H1 China's marine economy outpaced overall growth in the first half of 2026, with gross ocean product rising 5.1 percent year-on-year and Chinese companies securing than 80 percent of new ...

China cements global shipbuilding lead as vessel orders surge, marine economy gains pace in H1
Alibaba, MiniMax to open-source new AI models, lowering costs for global developers, users A growing number of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are turning to open-source strategy to promote access to advanced models, with Alibaba's Qwen and Shanghai-based MiniMax unveiling new models this ... Sinopec completes largest single-site PVA production base, lifting annual PVA production capacity to 210,000 tons Sinopec Chongqing SVW Chemical Co Ltd opened a 50,000-ton-per-year specialty polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) unit on Monday, taking the site's total annual capacity to 210,000 tons and making it the world's ... China's marine economy outpaced overall growth in the first half of 2026, with gross ocean product rising 5.1 percent year-on-year and Chinese companies securing than 80 percent of new ...

'China chic' experiences win over young S.Korean tourists
For 23-year-old South Korean tourist Xuanxuan (her nickname), her trip to Shanghai would not have been complete without dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing and taking photos at one of ... Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China

Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture
'China chic' experiences win over young S.Korean tourists For 23-year-old South Korean tourist Xuanxuan (her nickname), her trip to Shanghai would not have been complete without dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing and taking photos at one of ... Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China

Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China
'China chic' experiences win over young S.Korean tourists For 23-year-old South Korean tourist Xuanxuan (her nickname), her trip to Shanghai would not have been complete without dressing up in traditional Chinese clothing and taking photos at one of ... Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China

China's ancient murals and rock carvings under summer siege: Conservationists race to protect centuries-old heritage
Temperatures have been climbing across China in recent days, from north to south and from east to west, with red and orange heat warnings issued one after another, according to the National Meteorological Center. The summer heat is not only being felt by people. At Yongle Palace in ...

Outsmarting climate change with high-tech at Mogao Grottoes
China revokes 3A tourist site ratings to further improve service quality

China revokes 3A tourist site ratings to further improve service quality
Outsmarting climate change with high-tech at Mogao Grottoes

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Музыкант Михалок заочно приговорён в Беларуси к 4 годам
Он известен как лидер групп "Ляпис Трубецкой" и BRUTTO

В России остановили продажу 70 тысяч бутылок напитков из Армении
Запреты вводятся российскими властями в последние недели

Склад Wildberries под Самарой уничтожен после атаки дронов
Пожар охватил 160 тысяч квадратных метров из 180

CIT: в июле жертвами войны в Украине стали 634 мирных жителя
Это самый большой показатель с апреля 2022 года

Bloomberg: объём переработки нефти в РФ упал до уровня 2002 года
На фоне украинских атак на НПЗ

Суд в РФ признал ОУН, УПА и Бандеру "пособниками нацистов"
По иску Генпрокуратуры

США ввели санкции против Сухопутных войск России
И Главного ракетно-артиллерийского управления Минобороны

Financial Times: Россия наращивает "теневой флот" газовозов
В преддверии запрета ЕС на импорт СПГ

На Надеждина составили протокол из-за интервью "Медузе"
По делу о "нежелательной организации"

В Сызрани горит местный нефтеперерабатывающий завод — Astra. Власти Самарской области пока не комментировали это
На момент публикации новости в Генштабе ВСУ не сообщали об атаке на Сызранский НПЗ

Сайты ряда банков РФ перестали открываться в зарубежных браузерах
Они открываются через "Яндекс Браузер"

Apple на некоторое время удалила мессенджер Telegram из App Store
Из-за запрещённого контента

Российские войска сбросили бомбы на Сумы, среди погибших двое детей
В Николаеве погибла 89-летняя женщина

В Севастополе военный РФ застрелил четырёх человек
В том числе троих мирных жителей

Четыре моряка пострадали при атаке дронов на судно у Новороссийска
Пострадали граждане Турции

ВСУ атаковали центры Wildberries в Ленобласти и Подмосковье
Есть погибшие

В Домодедове сообщили о загрязнении реки после атаки БПЛА и пожара
В реке Гнилуша массово умерла рыба

ВВС Польши перехватили российский самолёт над Балтийским морем
Он летел с выключенными транспондерами, но воздушное пространство не нарушал

В Красноярске к визиту Путина внезапно подешевел бензин
Полторы недели назад так же поступили в Иркутске

Школьника из Петербурга внесли в перечень "террористов и экстремистов"
14-летний подросток стал самым молодым в списке Росфинмониторинга

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Algeria parts ways with coach Vladimir Petković after World Cup
Algeria is ushering in a new era after parting ways with head coach Vladimir Petković by mutual agreement, just weeks after their World Cup campaign.

Cargo ship reports being struck as US, Iran claims about talks diverge
The vessel, which has not been named, reported being "hit by an unknown projectile" and authorities were investigating, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, adding the incident occurred 20 nautical miles (37 kilometres) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman.

AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge, INTERPOL
Artificial intelligence is now powering more than half of reported cybercrime across Africa, allowing criminals to launch faster, more convincing and larger-scale attacks, according to INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026.

Mining overhaul could raise $883 million for Mali projects
Mali could raise up to 883 million dollars from recent mining reforms to help fund energy, water and transport projects, according to the country’s finance minister.

Families await word of loved ones after deadly Morocco-Spain crossing
Families in Morocco are desperately searching for missing relatives days after a deadly mass crossing into Spain's enclave of Ceuta, while thousands of migrants who remain in the territory queue for their first food aid after days without assistance.

Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye in intensive care, wife says
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is reportedly in intensive care after his condition dramatically worsened in custody. His wife says the 70-year-old is now in critical condition at Mulago Hospital in Kampala, with medical sources describing him as unresponsive.

Zimbabwe mourns mother and daughters killed in the UK
The bodies of Zimbabwean national Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her two daughters have arrived in Harare ahead of their burial in Bulawayo. The trio were allegedly killed in the United Kingdom last month, while the children's father remains in custody in South Africa.

Xenophobia shatters Ghanaian entrepreneur's dream in South Africa
Emmanuel Akuoko did not return to Ghana with the wealth he had promised his family. Instead, he came back with the bitter feeling of having been forced to dismantle more than a decade of his life in just a few days

Ceuta surge: did Morocco ease border controls, and if so, why?
Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has seen a sharp surge in migrant arrivals, prompting questions over whether Morocco deliberately eased border controls.

Fans await Vozinha at Santiago's airport after visa complications
A huge crowd gathered at santiago's airport sporting flags, banners and drums, as Vozinha finally arrived in Chile on Sunday to join his new side Colo-Colo.

Uganda: Military unveils statue of Netanyahu's older brother
Uganda's military held a ceremony to unveil a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976.

Brazilian firm uses hair to help clean up oil spills and pollution
From beauty salons to cleaning up oil spills... Human hair—a massive market in Africa for wigs and weaves—is showing its worth as an eco-friendly barrier. In Brazil, leftover hair is being recycled to soak up oil in polluted bays

DRC: Kinshasa residents try to maintain daily life as ebola worsens elsewhere
People living in Kinshasa are trying to maintain their daily routines, even as the ebola outbreak is worsening in other parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ghana moves to jail farmers who repurpose cocoa land without approval
Ghana's parliament passed a bill that could send cocoa farmers to prison for up to 20 years if they convert their farms to other uses without government approval.

Italian navy boards suspected Russian tanker in the Mediterranean
The Italian Navy said its troops boarded a tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday it claimed was linked to Russia.

Ghana: ECOWAS provides funds after devastating floods
The Economic Community of West African States is giving Ghana a helping hand in the wake of the country's recent devastating floods. ECOWAS is donating $250,000, which is intended to help victims.

Morocco says 11 died in Ceuta crossing attempt, while Spain puts it at 72
Morocco's interior ministry on Sunday issued its first toll for those who died trying to reach Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta last week, saying 11 people had died. The figures are significantly lower than those issued by Spain, which says at least 72 people died.

Mali: Moussa Mara calls for unity after release from prison
Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has called for national unity, reconciliation and empathy after completing a one-year prison sentence. In his first public message following his release, Mara urged Malians to forgive one another and expressed concern over the disappearance of his lawyer.

English FA to drop support for Infantino's re-election
The English Football Association (FA) plans to formally withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dealing him a major blow just days after he dropped his bid to sell some of his equity to private investors.

Driver in deadly Algeria bus crash was on drugs, investigators say
The driver of a bus that plunged into a ravine in northern Algeria, killing 28 people, was under the influence of drugs and travelling at more than twice the speed limit, prosecutors said after a preliminary investigation.

Jazz bridges cultures at Abuja's 'Jazz Across Continents' festival
Soulful melodies, African rhythms and international influences filled the Transcorp Hilton Abuja as musicians and jazz enthusiasts gathered for the second edition of Jazz Across Continents.

Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Egypt, triggering emergency response
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Egyptian city of Suez early Monday, shaking buildings across Cairo and prompting authorities to activate emergency response plans. No casualties or significant damage were immediately reported.

30 African countries included in permanent visa bond scheme
Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, will face security deposits of up to 20,000 U.S. dollars when applying for certain business and tourist visas under a permanent visa bond program announced by the United States.

Tankers 'waiting for permission' to transit through Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran's semiofficial Fars news agency aired footage Sunday of what it said were vessels "waiting for permission" from Iran to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind released on bail but still faces charges
Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi has been temporarily released from custody after a court granted him bail. He’s charged with insulting a constitutional institution and faces up to two years in prison. A trial date has been set for October 2.

UEFA declares no confidence in FIFA leadership as pressure mounts on Infantino
European football’s governing body has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, UEFA said in a blistering statement on Saturday. The announcement followed Infantino’s U-turn over a plan sell World Cup profits to private investors.

Guinea opts out of planned ECOWAS single currency, the eco
Guinea says it’s opting out of the ECOWAS single currency. The 12 member West African economic bloc is set to launch the monetary union and eco currency in July 2027. Guinea is the first member state to say it's retaining its national currency.

Authorities in Tigray accuse Addis Ababa of 'launching open war'
Authorities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region accused the federal government of launching a military offensive on Saturday, reigniting fears of a return to war.

Life in Spanish enclave of Ceuta resumes after sudden migrant surge
Life in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta is slowly getting back to normal, residents say, days after a sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants entered the tiny territory on the tip of North Africa. Most of the migrants have returned to Morocco and shops and cafes are starting to reopen.

Moroccan migrants return from Ceuta tired and disillusioned
Tired and disappointed, migrants pushed back from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta returned to Morocco on Saturday, eager to get home. A sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants over the course of a few days, triggered an international crisis and saw Spain deploy armed forces to the tiny territory.

Life in Spanish enclave 'disrupted' by migrant influx, says Ceuta mayor
Migrants and residents alike complained on Saturday of the conditions in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, that saw 60,000 migrants breach the border in the last few days.

Embezzlement trial of DRC's former justice minister continues in his absence
The embezzlement trial of the DR Congo’s former justice minister Constant Mutamba continued on Friday in the absence of the defendant.

Search for missing prolongs the agony for families in Gaza
Holding photographs of sons who vanished during the war, mothers in Gaza wait for answers while forensic workers document unidentified remains without access to DNA testing.

Former Senegalese leader Sall's bid for UN top job in trouble after straw poll
Macky Sall’s bid to succeed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres could be in trouble after the Security Council’s first informal straw poll.

France and Italy boost border controls after migrant influx to Spanish enclave
France and Italy are boosting border controls after some 60,000 people crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, sparking one of the largest migrant crises for the European Union in years.

48,000 migrants return to Morocco after massive influx into Spanish enclave
Tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into Spain’s tiny Ceuta territory returned voluntarily to Morocco on Friday, a day after the influx triggered chaos in the North African city and reignited the immigration debate in Europe and beyond. At least 57 migrants died on the journey.

Infantino drops plan to sell World Cup profits after worldwide pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI marks 27th anniversary of accession to throne
A long list of world leaders, heads of state, and governors sent congratulatory messages to him.

Residents of Spanish enclave of Ceuta angered by mass influx of migrants
The border has now been reinforced and tens of thousands of people have since reportedly returned to Morocco voluntarily.

Algeria bus crash kills at least 27 and wounding dozens more
Tragedy struck Algeria Friday morning after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine near the coastal town of Boumerdes, east of Algiers.

Campaigners demand sanctuary for Johannesburg Zoo elephants
Behind the fences of Johannesburg Zoo, three elephants are at the centre of a growing legal battle. Animal welfare campaigners say captivity is no place for them and are asking the courts to order their transfer to a rewilding sanctuary.

Kenya: Fifteen elephants found dead of suspected pesticide poisoning
Initial investigations suggest they died after ingesting pesticides used on nearby tomato farms.

United Nations calls for an end to crackdown on civic freedoms in Uganda
Its human rights office says restrictions on civil liberties are creating fear among opposition supporters, journalists, activists, and civil society groups.

Mali: HRW accuses Russian paramilitaries of killing 8 civilians
Russian paramilitaries from Africa Corps, which is supporting Mali in its fight against insurgents, killed eight civilians, including three children, in June airstrikes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report Friday.

Ghana forecasts 16% fall in cocoa production following bad weather and disease
Ghana is warning of a sharp drop in cocoa production next season, with output expected to fall by at least 16 percent.

Oprah Winfrey to close South African girls' school, expand scholarship
Oprah Winfrey will close the prestigious girls' school she founded in South Africa after the 2027 academic year, marking the end of nearly two decades of campus-based education.

IMF completes reviews in Egypt unlocking $1.8 billion
The prime minister has welcomed the news, saying it is a renewed vote of confidence in the country's economic reform programme.

Asia’s soccer body joins opposition to Infantino’s plan for private investors
Asia’s soccer body joined opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup and said Friday FIFA must urgently review its management style.

Spain and Morocco reinforce border after tens of thousands cross into Ceuta
Officials estimate that more than 49,000 people crossed between Morocco and Ceuta in a 24-hour period.

UK sees record day for Channel migrant crossings piling pressure on government
Britain has recorded its busiest day of migrant crossings this year, with 752 people arriving in small boats across the English Channel in just 24 hours.