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Andy Burnham wishes the Duke and Duchess of Sussex well in "the move that they are making".
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Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
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Asylum seekers told rape and harassment illegal in UK in new Home Office booklet
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At least 15 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages
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Pensioner had 'largest hoard' of child abuse images to be seized in Scotland
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US national debt passes $40tn after doubling in a decade
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New personalised vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
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Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
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People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged
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Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
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Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps
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Tenders open for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project, Israel announces
The UK's foreign secretary condemned the move as "an unacceptable and destructive act".
Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
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How Myanmar’s war drives the Rohingya crisis
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Syrian official says ‘no plans’ to establish Turkish military presence
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Video shows Russian missile strike on Ukrainian capital
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Ben-Gvir celebrates demolition of Palestinian homes in Israel
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Netanyahu warns Israel will not tolerate Turkish military presence in Syria
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Oil flows nearly tripled before US-Iran MoU expired, analysis shows
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Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Open
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Over 200,000 people newly displaced in Sudan’s Kordofan as fighting rages
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Australian anger as Israel drops World Central Kitchen deaths case
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At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine
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Trump vows ‘economic warfare’ on countries helping Iran
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Russian missile barrage kills at least 13 people in Ukraine’s Kyiv
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Xi congratulates Hakainde Hichilema on re-election as president of Zambia
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China honors Shenzhou-21 mission astronauts with medals
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Why is China carrying out island‑reef construction at Lingyang Jiao? Some foreign media have recently renewed speculations over China's construction at Lingyang Jiao in the Xisha Islands, questioning its legality and purpose while claiming that the completed first phase could ... Zhuang Shihua (1st L) visits a patient (2nd L) for free clinic service in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 27, 2026. Zhuang Shihua, a veteran hepatobiliary surgeon ... Chinese scientists find 11 embryos in 244-million-year-old ichthyosaur Mixosaurus fossil, giving clue to reproduction of ancient marine reptile Chinese scientists studying a 244-million-year-old ichthyosaur Mixosaurus fossil from Southwest China's Guizhou Province found at least 11 embryos inside the specimen. The discovery sets a new record for the highest ...
Chinese scientists find 11 embryos in 244-million-year-old ichthyosaur Mixosaurus fossil, giving clue to reproduction of ancient marine reptile
Why is China carrying out island‑reef construction at Lingyang Jiao? Some foreign media have recently renewed speculations over China's construction at Lingyang Jiao in the Xisha Islands, questioning its legality and purpose while claiming that the completed first phase could ... Veteran surgeon safeguards health in northwest China's Xinjiang Zhuang Shihua (1st L) visits a patient (2nd L) for free clinic service in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 27, 2026. Zhuang Shihua, a veteran hepatobiliary surgeon ... Chinese scientists studying a 244-million-year-old ichthyosaur Mixosaurus fossil from Southwest China's Guizhou Province found at least 11 embryos inside the specimen. The discovery sets a new record for the highest ...
China leads global electric truck sales, accounting for 88%: ICCT
Chinese shipyard delivers 300,000-tonne very large crude carrier
Chinese shipyard delivers 300,000-tonne very large crude carrier
China leads global electric truck sales, accounting for 88%: ICCT
Shanghai launches AI-powered tourist services amid inbound tourism surge
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Citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam able to enter China visa-free and stay for up to 240 hours, starting Thursday
US economists reject 'China shock' narrative; Chinese FM says nation's devt brings opportunities, empowerment Regarding comments by economists including Harvard Kennedy School's Dani Rodrik and American Enterprise Institute's Michael Strain, who rejected the "China shock" and "China squeeze" narratives, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin ... Starting Thursday, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam will be eligible for China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy and Hainan's 30-day visa-free entry policy, according to an announcement by the National Immigration ... China rejects EU's 'unlawful' extraterritorial overreach in JD.com probe; move signals Beijing's resolve to safeguard its interests: expert China on Wednesday determined that the EU's cross-border investigative practices targeting Chinese entities in its probe into JD.com under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) constituted unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction, and said ...
China rejects EU's 'unlawful' extraterritorial overreach in JD.com probe; move signals Beijing's resolve to safeguard its interests: expert
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Scenery of clouds after rainfall at Jinshanling section of Great Wall in China's Hebei
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Scenery of clouds after rainfall at Jinshanling section of Great Wall in China's Hebei This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the clouds scenery after rainfall at the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, Luanping County of Chengde City, north China's Hebei Province. ... Mohammad Abdi (R) learns about TCM herbal drinks from a doctor at Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Aug. 15, 2026. Mohammad ... Police offer 1-million-yuan reward for stolen Tang Dynasty stone lions Police in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province have offered a reward of 1 million yuan ($143,000) for information leading to the recovery of two stone lions stolen from a Tang ...
Police offer 1-million-yuan reward for stolen Tang Dynasty stone lions
Scenery of clouds after rainfall at Jinshanling section of Great Wall in China's Hebei This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2026 shows the clouds scenery after rainfall at the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, Luanping County of Chengde City, north China's Hebei Province. ... How an Iranian student embraces TCM as a way of healthy living Mohammad Abdi (R) learns about TCM herbal drinks from a doctor at Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Aug. 15, 2026. Mohammad ... Police in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province have offered a reward of 1 million yuan ($143,000) for information leading to the recovery of two stone lions stolen from a Tang ...
China turns tennis tournaments into tourism magnet as cities package matches with culture, food and city experiences
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Суд в Москве приговорил уроженца Кривого Рога к 17 годам колонии
По делу о госизмене
Путин помолился у мощей Дмитрия Донского. Их хотят отправить на фронт
В РПЦ заявили, что подлинность останков подтверждена
Германская контрразведка открыла горячую линию для граждан РФ и КНР
В связи с угрозами для них со стороны агентов их правительств
Самый молодой в "списке террористов" РФ родился в июне 2012 года
Об уголовном деле против подростка не сообщалось
В Румынии недалеко от границы с Украиной упал беспилотник
Истребители поднимались в воздух, но на этот раз не успели его сбить
Трамп заявил об "экономическом дне Д" в отношении Ирана
Axios пишет, что военным США удалось наладить движение судов через Ормузский пролив
В Крыму - блэкаут после ударов по подстанциям
На улицы не вышел электротранспорт
Украинские беспилотники атаковали НПЗ в Нижнекамске
А также нефтяной терминал и подстанцию на Кубани
Россия нанесла массированный удар по Киеву. Более 10 погибших
В городе возникли пожары
В Израиле начали уголовное расследование гибели Хинд Раджаб
Военные признали, что открыли огонь по машине, в которой ехала девочка
Задержаны подозреваемые в поджоге эстонского оборонного предприятия
Власти не исключают причастность России
В НАТО отреагировали на возможные планы Ирана атаковать страны ЕС
О возможных планах сообщила Financial Times
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Это 33% годового объёма выпуска книг в стране
Путин назвал "некритичными" последствия ударов ВСУ по РФ
При этом он анонсировал программу восстановления складов
Жителя Приангарья осудили на 15 лет за попытку вступить в РДК
Утверждается, что он дважды пытался перейти границу пешком
Суд в Томске заочно вынес приговор журналисту Андрею Серафимову
Ему назначили 4,5 лет колонии
Военные РФ ударили по зданию полиции в Житомире. В Херсоне 6 погибших
Житомир атаковали реактивные дроны
ФТС сообщила о "рекордном потоке" на Верхнем Ларсе. В Грузии это отрицают
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Госдума хочет разрешить сотрудникам МЧС применять оружие
Законопроект предусматривает создание спецподразделения в МЧС
Верховная рада назначила Евгения Хмару министром обороны Украины
"За" проголосовали 312 депутатов
Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers
Hundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.
Zambian opposition leader to challenge presidential poll results in court
Brian Mundubile alleges his campaign documented 'serious irregularities' and inconsistences in the conduct, counting, transmission, and declaration of results.
Sirens, shelters and scaled-back war games: South Korea rehearses for crisis
South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.
Former Zambian minister killed in post-election security raid
A former Zambian cabinet minister was shot dead during a security operation at the home of opposition leader Brian Mundubile, police said Wednesday, days after President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term amid opposition claims of irregularities and intimidation.
Former Liberian vice president charged in transnational drug probe
Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and related offences in an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network.
Kyiv residents rescued as Russian strikes damage buildings across the city
Russia’s overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued from damaged buildings and firefighters battled fires across the capital.
Regional body says Haiti need help ahead of holding first election in a decade
The Caribbean country is due to hold its first polls in a decade amid ongoing violence by gangs who control most of the capital, Port-au-Prince.
China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.
Death toll rises above 100 in Central African Republic mine collapse
The death toll from a gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic has risen above 100, with several others still missing or trapped underground. The disaster struck an artisanal mine near the Cameroon border, highlighting the dangers facing thousands of informal miners.
Senegal opposition presses president to set local election date
Senegal’s opposition is urging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set a date for local elections, turning the vote into a potential early showdown with former ally Ousmane Sonko.
UN flag at half-mast to honour humanitarian workers killed in line of duty
Marking World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, the United Nations flag was lowered to half-mast at the UN headquarters in Nairobi. The gesture recognises the humanitarian workers who lost their lives while serving others.
Tanzanian newspaper suspended for six months over report on government divisions
Tanzania has suspended a weekly newspaper for six months over alleged breaches of media law, the information ministry said Wednesday, after the outlet published a story alleging government divisions.
Sudan war: 318 RSF fighters defect to army in latest blow to paramilitary
Sudan’s army says 318 Rapid Support Forces fighters, including four commanders, have defected and joined its ranks in the latest apparent surrender by paramilitary personnel. The move comes as defections increase and fighting continues to devastate the country more than three years into the war.
Inflation and security top voter concerns as Nigeria election campaign kicks off
Campaigning for Nigeria’s general election got underway on Wednesday and voters are already making one thing clear: they want straight answers from the candidates about how they’ll improve the lives of citizens.
Wembanyama named France captain as star returns to Les Bleus
Victor Wembanyama has been named captain of France for four games in August, marking a new leadership role for the NBA star as he returns to the national team. The 22-year-old will lead a squad featuring veterans Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier in World Cup qualifying.
South Africa: Consumer inflation rate eases in July for first time in five months
Statistics SA attributes the slowdown to softer food inflation, slower municipal tariff increases, and lower fuel prices.
Kenya helicopter crash kills seven in Samburu, including six tourists
Seven people, including six tourists and the pilot, have died after a helicopter came down near Mount Ololokwe in central Kenya, according to air accident officials.
Chad welcomes back French military less than two years ending defence agreement
Less than two years after France handed back its last military base in Chad, the two countries appear to be rebuilding their military ties.
Infrastructure centre of South Africa's agenda as chair of SADC
South Africa says it’s putting infrastructure development at the centre of its agenda as chair of the Southern African Development Community.
DR Congo says Ebola cases exceed 5,000 with 2,378 deaths
Responders are warning the deadly haemorrhagic virus is spreading at an unprecedented rate, outpacing efforts to slow it in the remote eastern part of the country.
Russia and Ukraine Exchange 103 Prisoners Each in Latest Swap
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 103 prisoners each in their latest wartime swap, with the United Arab Emirates acting as mediator. The release offers another rare point of cooperation between the two sides as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain largely stalled.
UN calls on Zambia to stop arbitrary arrests of opposition figures
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Dozens killed in Central African Republic gold mine collapse
A landslide at an illegal gold mine in the western Central African Republic has killed several dozen people, with local sources estimating the toll at up to 100. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as authorities struggle to establish the final death toll.
ICC slams United States sanctions against top court staff
It measures against the ICC president and a senior trial lawyer are the latest salvo by Washington against the court which it accuses of being "politicised".
Ebola fears keep pregnant women away from healthcare in eastern DRC
Fear of Ebola is keeping pregnant women away from healthcare facilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising the risk of stillbirths, premature births and maternal deaths as the country's deadliest Ebola outbreak continues to disrupt routine medical care.
Children in Khartoum slowly return back to school amid war
It’s a new school day in Khartoum, where children are slowly returning to classrooms as security improves. But recovery will be long, with damaged schools, overcrowded classes and too few teachers and supplies.
Kenya triples long-term power target for renewable energy
The plan aims to expand the use of nuclear and geothermal energy, but this may not make prices more affordable for consumers.
Bayern Munich's Musiala reveals neurological issue after second collapse
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is dealing with a neurological condition after collapsing during a preseason game for the second time in four days. The Germany international says he has been diagnosed with temporary absence seizures and is receiving medical care.
WHO chief says the DR Congo's Ebola outbreak remains a global emergency
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it was moving faster than any previous one and had a high risk of spreading to other countries in the region.
Libya’s power crisis deepens as UN warns of fuel diversion and infrastructure strain
Libya’s worsening power crisis is putting pressure on critical infrastructure and fueling public frustration over deteriorating living conditions.
Nigeria election 2027: Can Tinubu win a second term as cost of living bites?
Campaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms.
Somalia: Dozens killed in fighting to control key city of Baidoa
Armed forces repelled rebel fighters in the key city after hours of intense fighting that left nearly 100 wounded.
Nigerian influencer arrested over alleged international cocaine trafficking network
Nigerian authorities have arrested a social media personality they say was a senior figure in an international cocaine trafficking operation following the seizure of 184.5kg of the drug in Lagos.
Liberia agrees to accept up to 1,200 US deportees under Trump migration deal
Liberia has agreed to accept hundreds of people deported from the United States, in one of the largest such arrangements under the Trump administration’s migration policy. The deportees will arrive over a year, with the first group of 20 expected Thursday.
Angélique Kidjo makes history as first black African honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo on Tuesday became the first Black African to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
WHO says attacks on ambulances affecting DRC Ebola response
Hostility from local communities at the heart of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is leading to regular attacks on WHO ambulances, one of the lead doctors involved in the epidemic response says at a briefing.
Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba ferry disaster death toll rises to 94
The death toll from a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe last week rose to 94 on Tuesday, police said, with the recovery of two more bodies
Israel strikes Syrian airbase, drawing US and Turkish condemnation
Israel has carried out eight airstrikes on a Syrian military airbase in the northwest, damaging its runway and storage facilities, according to Syrian state media. The attack drew condemnation from Damascus and Ankara and criticism from a US envoy who called it an “unnecessary escalation.”
Senegal elite girls' school empowers students to imagine a new future
At the Mariama Ba School of Excellence, students are encouraged to challenge what has traditionally been expected of girls across the predominantly Muslim West African nation
Patrick Vieira takes charge of Senegal after World Cup disappointment
Senegal have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new head coach, turning to the Dakar-born France legend to rebuild the national team after a disappointing World Cup campaign and the dismissal of Pape Thiaw.
Ramaphosa urges regional countries to tackle irregular migration
President Cyril Ramaphosa called regional leaders Monday for joint efforts to tackle migration to South Africa, after a backlash against foreign nationals that led thousands to flee
Ethiopia: Authorities in Tigray accuse Addis Ababa of drone strike near Mekelle
Authorities in Ethiopia's Tigray region have accused the federal government of launching a drone strike near the state capital Mekelle. Tensions between Tigray and Addis Ababa have been mounting in recent weeks, with both parties massing forces on either side of the regional border.
Gazans turn to gold as hedge against financial uncertainty
Palestinians buy gold at jewellery shops in downtown Gaza City, as the precious metal commodity in the war-torn territory is increasingly becoming their hedge against financial uncertainty
Senegal tightens asset disclosure rules amid Faye-Sonko rift
Senegal’s parliament has approved a law requiring the president, prime minister and speaker of parliament to declare and publish their assets both when taking office and when leaving, amid a growing political rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former prime minister Ousmane Sonko.
Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US meets Iran's demands, top negotiator says
More than five months into the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's parliament speaker says the waterway will remain closed until the US meets Tehran's demands. The announcement comes as a ship transiting the Strait was hit and damaged by an "unknown projectile," resulting in a crew casualty.
OAS, CARICOM back Haiti security and election efforts
A high-level OAS and CARICOM delegation has arrived in Haiti to support efforts to restore security, strengthen state institutions and prepare for elections, as authorities seek to counter gang violence and create conditions for a December presidential and legislative vote.
South Sudan steps up Ebola preparedness along porous DRC border
South Sudan is strengthening Ebola surveillance along its border with the DRC, where heavy cross-border movement and informal routes pose challenges. UN officials and local authorities say preparedness and coordination are key to preventing the virus from entering the country.
Thousands pay tribute to former Cambridge prof Jason Arday at London vigil
Thousands of people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Monday to pay tribute to former Cambridge professor Jason Arday. Arday was found dead last week days after resigning from his position following accusations of plagiarism.
Russia, Ghana discuss trade and recruitment of citizens for Ukraine War
Russia hosts Ghana’s foreign minister in Moscow as Sergey Lavrov meets Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The talks focused on trade, Africa’s security and ongoing crises across the continent.
Kenya opposition draws large crowds despite efforts to disrupt rally
Leaders of Kenya's opposition Linda Mwananchi movement brought their message of political change to Homa Bay County on Sunday, despite coordinated efforts to disrupt their rallies.
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