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Police fear further victims in funeral home case
Police say they cannot reassure any families who used Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.

About 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta in 24 hours, Spanish territory's leader says
The estimated number of arrivals is more than 70% of the population of the city, which is about 83,600.

Burnham says Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa as third confederation opposes World Cup plan
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.

Southport killer charged with prison attacks and possessing weapon
Axel Rudakubana, 19, is accused of attacking staff at HMP Belmarsh between May and October 2025.

Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I don't want to die'
Edward Killiwick was on the flight that issued a distress call, before it landed safely at Heathrow earlier this month.

Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m
Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.

Four climbers killed and six feared missing after avalanche hit Nirmal Purja's team
An American, a Chinese national, an Omani and five Nepalis are said to be part of the group feared missing or killed in Pakistan.

Glasgow gets starring role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day film
Scotland's largest city doubles as New York in the latest installment of Marvel cinematic universe.

Anthropic's Claude AI escapes test environment and hacks into three organisations
It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.

'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around
Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.

What your summer reading list says about you
Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.

If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
The plan - if successful - potentially removes the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative in Gaza.

Weekly quiz: Why was a French teenager fined for licking a straw?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?
Opponents of the junta hoped a revolution would remake Myanmar - but these are disheartening times.

Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three things we learned
Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?

AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66
AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.

Two new suspects questioned over allegedly aiding Al Fayed abuse
The former boss of Harrods was accused by hundreds of women of rape and sexual assault.

UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

US admits 'unfortunate error' after mislabelling countries on map of Africa
A State Department presentation at HIV conference put Ivory Coast in East Africa and made Nigeria landlocked.

UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.

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How does the UK fight wildfires?
Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.

Americast
Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.

Burnham says Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa as criticism grows
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.

Chelsea fined £10m for breaching agent rules
Chelsea are fined £10m by the Football Association for breaching rules relating to payments to agents between 2009 and 2022.

AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66
AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.

The Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover
Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?

League has 'genuine concern' for members over cheating claim
An amateur cricket league says it has "genuine concern for the welfare" of Saltburn Cricket Club members over a recent finger clicking controversy that has made global headlines.

Will Scottish Premiership return to two-team title tussle?
A new Scottish Premiership season begins on Friday, but will anyone match Heart of Midlothian from last term and challenge Celtic and Rangers for the title?

Liverpool's Jones argues with Szoboszlai after game
Liverpool's Curtis Jones has a heated argument with team-mate Dominik Szoboszlai after his side's win over Wrexham.

Al Jazeera

Russia appears to infiltrate first ‘fortress city’ as Ukraine changes guard
Reports emerge from the front that Russia has infiltrated most of Kostiantynivka as it tries to regain the offensive.

FIFA World Cup plan: Infantino tackles UEFA and global game – all to know
Al Jazeera looks at the growing global opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's private investment plan.

Palestinians in Gaza react to latest ceasefire deal
‘Enough is enough’, Palestinians in Gaza express little hope that the latest ceasefire deal will end the war.

The waiting game: Gaza’s CT scan shortage causing worries and worse
Gaza suffering from health crisis caused by a shortage of CT scan machines, leading to worsening medical issues for many.

Approval for China’s mega embassy in London was lawful, UK court rules
The 20,000-square-metre site in London is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area.

Inside Barcelona’s most sweltering neighbourhood: El Raval
Densely packed apartments, low incomes, lack of tree cover and poor housing put migrant heart of the capital at risk.

Second day of Spain – Morocco border clashes amid mass migrant influx
Second day of Spain - Morocco border clashes amid mass migrant influx.

‘Migrant tsunami’: Second day of Spain – Morocco border clashes
'Migrant tsunami': Second day of Spain - Morocco border clashes.

Russia’s Africa Corps killed Mali civilians in air strike: HRW
Russian paramilitaries fight alongside Malian soldiers battling multiple armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL.

Gaza Board of Peace announces Hamas disarmament agreement: What we know
Under the agreement, Israel would have to withdraw from Gaza. But Palestinians remain sceptical.

Palestinians in Gaza are sceptical about the latest peace plan
Palestinians in Gaza are sceptical of the latest peace plan, questioning whether it will bring lasting change.

Spain’s PM visits Ceuta after 34 migrants die breaching border from Morocco
Regional leader says 60,000 crossed into Ceuta by land and sea as EU chief calls situation 'unacceptable'.

Four bodies located after 10 climbers go missing on Pakistani peak
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja among those reported missing after avalanche hit Broad Peak, Pakistan alpine club says.

Italy World Cup winner and AC Milan legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66
Franco Baresi, who won the World Cup with Italy and was regarded as one of football's finest defenders, dies aged 66.

AFC backs UEFA and CONCACAF who plan boycott over FIFA World Cup proposals
FIFA face global mutiny as Asian Football Confederation stand with Europe and North America after their boycott threats.

FIFA World Cup plan fallout: Infantino’s senior adviser Cordeiro resigns
Pressure is growing on FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino following proposals for private investment in World Cups.

Eleven Palestinians, including children, injured in Israel’s Nablus raids
Israeli settlers and soldiers storm occupied West Bank towns, arrests made after intensified violence in town of Tal.

Her mother said no to a phone. Then came the Gaza genocide
As the world debated social media use, Eman Lulu's phone became a lifeline and a window into Gaza for millions.

IRGC strikes US targets in Kuwait a day after US hits Iran: Latest events
Iran says it struck Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes on multiple locations in Iran, including Qeshm island.

Hamas agrees to phased disarmament in Gaza
Hamas has agreed to gradually disarm in Gaza as part of Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan.

Israeli forces blow up structures near Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle
Israel claims army blew up Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon, amid reports of blasts near UNESCO-listed fortress.

Liberia burns 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine after record drug seizure
Liberian authorities burned 4.2 metric tonnes of cocaine worth about $336 million.

FIFA defiant over World Cup investment plan, despite UEFA’s vote to boycott
European football's governing body has voted to boycott FIFA if World Cup plans pursued, but global body undeterred.

US government mislabels countries on map of Africa at global conference
The US State Department acknowledged 'an unfortunate error' after the highly inaccurate African map caused a stir.

Latin America is becoming a laboratory for tech-supremacism
Trumpism, corporate deregulation and biometric surveillance are converging into a new model of control in the region.

Global Times

Xi stresses political guidance, innovation in military modernization
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, urged efforts to strengthen political guidance and ...

Chinese FM urges Japan to act prudently, warns against remilitarization after Tokyo launched new intelligence bureau
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday criticized Japan's establishment of a National Intelligence Bureau as another negative development in Japan's ...

China's Unitree Robotics flags risks to future US sales under FCC restrictions; existing major products unaffected
Chinese robotics company Unitree Technology on Friday warned that its future robot models could be unable to enter the US ...

China extends anti-dumping probe Canadian pea starch by six months citing complexity of case
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Friday that it will extend its anti-dumping investigation into pea starch imports originating ...

Two attitudes toward Chinese robots: A mirror revealing who is reversing course: Global Times editorial

New Zealand FM's 'go back' racist remark exposes cracks in country's democratic image
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GT Voice: Blaming Chinese EVs won't fix what ails Europe's carmakers
Global Times

Exclusive: Space-based computing could help equalize global access to computing power and promote inclusive AI development: Chinese scientist
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and societies, access to computing power is becoming an increasingly important factor in technological development. While global computing resources remain largely concentrated in regions with advanced digital infrastructure, a new frontier is emerging beyond Earth: space-based computing. China has entered ...

China's implantable BCI tech helps quadriplegic patients return to work with latency below 50 ms
Shanghai-gifted red pandas win hearts in Taipei despite DPP curbs on cross-Strait exchanges

Shanghai-gifted red pandas win hearts in Taipei despite DPP curbs on cross-Strait exchanges
China's implantable BCI tech helps quadriplegic patients return to work with latency below 50 ms

51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing
The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday. Internet platforms violating rules may face fines up to 10 million yuan, revoked permit: draft cyberbullying law The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has started soliciting public opinions on a draft law against cyber abuse in a bid to prevent mass dissemination of content involving insults, defamation, ... Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodges solemn representations with Wellington over New Zealand foreign minister's racist remarks New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' racist remarks, in which he told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country,” have drawn criticism from netizens and ...

Internet platforms violating rules may face fines up to 10 million yuan, revoked permit: draft cyberbullying law
51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has started soliciting public opinions on a draft law against cyber abuse in a bid to prevent mass dissemination of content involving insults, defamation, ... Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodges solemn representations with Wellington over New Zealand foreign minister's racist remarks New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' racist remarks, in which he told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country,” have drawn criticism from netizens and ...

Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodges solemn representations with Wellington over New Zealand foreign minister's racist remarks
51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday. Internet platforms violating rules may face fines up to 10 million yuan, revoked permit: draft cyberbullying law The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has started soliciting public opinions on a draft law against cyber abuse in a bid to prevent mass dissemination of content involving insults, defamation, ... New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' racist remarks, in which he told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country,” have drawn criticism from netizens and ...

Ford's preparations for Chinese automakers' possible US entry in 5-10 years show cooperation, not protectionism, key to competitiveness: expert
China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism to hold 2nd meeting this fall: MOFCOM spokesperson

China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism to hold 2nd meeting this fall: MOFCOM spokesperson
Ford's preparations for Chinese automakers' possible US entry in 5-10 years show cooperation, not protectionism, key to competitiveness: expert

Chinese chip giant CXMT's market capitalization briefly surpasses 4 trillion yuan, as memory chip industry stocks rally
The total market capitalization of Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT briefly exceeded 4 trillion yuan ($592.13 billion) on Friday morning, with its share price surging to 60 yuan per share, maintaining its position as the largest company in the A-share market.

Chinese businesses warn EU's proposed cybersecurity and industrial bills violate WTO rules
Chinese industrial and commercial circles have voiced strong concerns over the EU's proposed Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) and the Industrial Accelerator Act, arguing that the measures go beyond legitimate security needs, ... China's nonferrous metals demand rises on surging computing power needs China's nonferrous metals industry sees stronger growth amid surging demand from computing power sector, according to industry data and media reports. China's independently developed world's largest-diameter high-speed rail shield machine successfully passes under Yangtze River China's independently-developed world's largest-diameter high-speed rail shield machine, the “Linghang” (Navigator) for the Chongtai Yangtze River Tunnel — which connects Shanghai's Chongming district with Taicang, East China's Jiangsu Province –has ...

China's nonferrous metals demand rises on surging computing power needs
Chinese businesses warn EU's proposed cybersecurity and industrial bills violate WTO rules Chinese industrial and commercial circles have voiced strong concerns over the EU's proposed Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) and the Industrial Accelerator Act, arguing that the measures go beyond legitimate security needs, ... China's nonferrous metals industry sees stronger growth amid surging demand from computing power sector, according to industry data and media reports. China's independently developed world's largest-diameter high-speed rail shield machine successfully passes under Yangtze River China's independently-developed world's largest-diameter high-speed rail shield machine, the “Linghang” (Navigator) for the Chongtai Yangtze River Tunnel — which connects Shanghai's Chongming district with Taicang, East China's Jiangsu Province –has ...

China's independently developed world's largest-diameter high-speed rail shield machine successfully passes under Yangtze River
Chinese businesses warn EU's proposed cybersecurity and industrial bills violate WTO rules Chinese industrial and commercial circles have voiced strong concerns over the EU's proposed Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) and the Industrial Accelerator Act, arguing that the measures go beyond legitimate security needs, ... China's nonferrous metals demand rises on surging computing power needs China's nonferrous metals industry sees stronger growth amid surging demand from computing power sector, according to industry data and media reports. China's independently-developed world's largest-diameter high-speed rail shield machine, the “Linghang” (Navigator) for the Chongtai Yangtze River Tunnel — which connects Shanghai's Chongming district with Taicang, East China's Jiangsu Province –has ...

Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft
Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List
Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

2,300-year-old liquor residue unearthed in China's Ningxia
Archaeologists have identified residue of a 2,300-year-old grain-based alcoholic drink from the Warring States Period (475 BC-221 BC) in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, offering new insights into ancient Chinese brewing technology.

China's online literature grows in scale, expands global reach
Brazilian artist achieves dreams in China's "porcelain capital"

Brazilian artist achieves dreams in China's "porcelain capital"
China's online literature grows in scale, expands global reach

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Зеленский заявил о попытке покушения на командира корпуса "Хартия"
Сообщается, что Игорь Оболенский не пострадал

HRW обвинила "Африканский корпус" в гибели гражданских в Мали
Боевики не пострадали

The Guardian: в Киеве РФ атаковала завод американской компании
По производству беспилотников

Умерла Казимира Прунскене - бывший премьер-министр Литвы
Она возглавила правительство после принятия Акта о восстановлении независимости

Трамп не знает, предоставят ли США Украине лицензию на "Пэтриот"
По его словам, вопрос изучается

В Польше подтвердили, что на территории страны упала ракета РФ
Неясно, была ли она выпущена умышленно

Десятки тысяч мигрантов прорвались в испанский анклав Сеута
Силы безопасности не справились с ситуацией

Трамп заявил о достижении соглашения о "полном разоружении" ХАМАС
В ХАМАС это подтвердили, в Израиле пока нет

В Днепропетровской области при российском ударе погибли два человека
Под Харьковом атакован почтовый терминал

Жителя Набережных Челнов приговорили к 21 году колонии по делу о сборе данных для Украины об ОЭЗ "Алабуга" и заводе "Камаз"
Признал ли вину Сергей Вишняков — не сообщается

Дроны атаковали склады Wildberries под Волгоградом и в Татарстане
Также нанесён удар по НПЗ в Волгоградской области

Reuters: Казахстан ведет переговоры с Россией о переработке нефти
На фоне топливного кризиса в России из-за атак на НПЗ

Зеленский: Россия впервые за долгое время применила ракету из КНДР
Удар был нанесен по поселку Радушное

IIHF не допустила российских хоккеистов на ЧМ-2027
Аналогичное решение принято в отношении белорусских спорстменов

УЕФА решил бойкотировать чемпионат мира из-за планов ФИФА
ФИФА планирует продать часть прав на ЧМ частным инвесторам

Франция, Испания и Греция борются с лесными пожарами
В Греции погибли трое пожарных

Правительство России продлило запрет на экспорт бензина
До 31 января 2027 года

Перекопский пока не получит гражданство Боснии и Герцеговины
Этот вопрос сняли с повестки дня сегодняшнего заседания Совета министров

Основатель Telegram Дуров внесен в РФ в список "террористов и экстремистов"
Против Дурова возбуждено дело о содействии терроризму

КТК сообщил о новой приостановке погрузки нефти из-за атак БПЛА
Министерство энергетики Казахстана подтвердило факт ударов

Africanews

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.

Analysts believe US-Iran war at critical point with potential for further escalation
Analysts say the U.S.-Iran war is at a critical point with the potential for further escalation, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes resumes and hopes for a quick end to the five-month conflict fade

Voter registration opens as Haiti eyes december polls
Haiti has launched voter registration ahead of December's elections, the country's first in a decade. Ten registration centres have opened across generally secure areas of Port au Prince, as hopeful voters begin signing up in a key step toward restoring democratic rule.

Hamas agrees to completely disarm in plan including Israeli withdrawal
Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to end the war with Israel, that includes it handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

Activists in Kenya demand release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye
Activists gathered in Kenya's capital of Nairobi on Thursday to demand the release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, a day after he collapsed in court in Kampala

Egyptian PM announces investigation after Damietta port drone attack
Egypt's Prime Minister said Thursday that the country would now be examining the remains of a drone that attacked two vessels at the Egyptian port of Damietta on Wednesday.

Tyla drops Nigeria tour date after xenophobia backlash
Following growing criticism across social media linked to South Africa's anti migrants attacks,, South African music star Tyla has removed Nigeria from the list of destinations on her upcoming A*Pop World Tour.

Liberian authorities burn $336 million in cocaine implicating senior police officials
Liberian law enforcement agents burned some 4.2 metric tons of cocaine worth about $336 million on Thursday, days after authorities announced the country’s largest-ever drug seizure and implicated senior police officials in the trafficking operation.

Several drown as hundreds of migrants rush to Spain's Ceuta from Morocco
Hundreds of people were converging on Morocco's northern town of Fnideq on Thursday evening, following rumours that the border with Spain's Ceuta had opened, according to an AFP journalist

S.Africa pushes Africa migration talks after xenophobic violence
Pretoria called Thursday for an Africa-wide conference to address migration on the continent after weeks of deadly anti-migrant violence and tensions over undocumented foreign workers in South Africa

UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments if plan to sell World Cup stake goes ahead
Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product and is 'not for sale'.

Ghana's government backs extending presidential term from four to five years
Other recommendations accepted by the government include extending Parliament’s tenure to match the new presidential term.

George Clooney evacuates French estate as wildfires rage
Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, have evacuated their French estate as fast-moving wildfires continue to sweep across southern France.

Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV
It accuses the French satellite television service of failing to comply with an obligation to provide free access to Burkinabe TV.

Sudan farmers struggle as Iran conflict drives costs higher
Thousands of miles from the fighting, Sudanese farmers are feeling the impact of the war in Iran, as rising fuel and fertilizer costs threaten food production in a country already facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

Ceuta calls for emergency as thousands of migrants cross
Authorities in Ceuta asked the government in Madrid to declare a national emergency and requested army intervention, as thousands crossed into the tiny Spanish territory on Thursday.

AI-generated Africa map blunder overshadows U.S. presentation at global AIDS conference
A U.S. State Department presentation at a major global health conference has sparked criticism after an AI-generated map of Africa wrongly labelled every country on the continent.

Kenya restores electricity after major power outage
Power has been restored to several parts of Kenya after a widespread blackout left large areas without electricity overnight.

South Sudan's president dismisses central bank governor
The removal of Johnny Ohisa comes as Salva Kiir makes sweeping changes in the senior ranks of his government.

The US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution
The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for any quick resolution.

Amnesty calls for war crimes probe after killing of at least 19 Malian soldiers
Amnesty International is calling for a war crimes investigation after at least 19 Malian soldiers were allegedly executed despite surrendering.

Egypt confirms unidentified drone caused fire at Mediterranean port
While energy facilities in the region have been hit since the start of the US and Israel's war on Iran, its the first time Egypt has come under attack.

Zambia: Economic test looms for next administration [Business Africa]
Zambia has managed to stabilize its economy after becoming the first sovereign to default on its debt obligations during the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to unlock growth amid risks, tough policy choices await the next administration

Nigeria dismantles meth lab as Mexican cartels push into country
Meth seizures and raids on labs in Nigeria have been on the rise since around 2011, according to a 2019 report from the Institute for Security Studies, as Latin American specialists exported their expertise to the country

Nigeria deports pangolin scales trafficker to China
Nigerian police on Wednesday said they had arrested and deported a Chinese man who had trafficked 12 tonnes of pangolin scales to China.

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in intensive care: wife
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been hospitalized and is unconscious after he collapsed during a courtroom session of his treason trial, according to his wife and others who are urging authorities to set him free after repeated bail denials.

Name headache for Cape Verde's Vozinha at Colo Colo
Regulations from the Chile's professional football body require players to use their surname. This means that Vozinha — whose real name is Josimar José Évora Dias — would not be allowed to use the nickname that made him famous around the world

Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta
Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta at the country’s northern tip, overwhelming border security, local authorities said Wednesday.

Ebola worsening food insecurity in eastern Congo, UN agency chief warns
The measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on supplying weapons and military equipment to them.

Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

DR Congo: Opposition fury as Tshisekedi edges closer to third term
DR Congo opposition politicians, members of the opposition coalition nicknamed "C64", rejected the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the referendum law, which could see President Felix Tshisekedi run for a third term after a referendum

United Nations extends sanctions against armed groups in Central African Republic
The measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on supplying weapons and military equipment to them.

DR Congo: Some Kinshasa residents support controversial referendum law
The opposition has denounced the ruling saying it gives President Félix Tshisekedi the green light to seek a third term in office.

DR Congo says militia linked to Rwanda's genocide agree to surrender
The disarmament of the FDLR is a key step towards implementing a United States-brokered peace deal between Kinshasa and Kigali.

Iran war paralyses neighbouring Iraq's crucial Umm Qasr port
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has prevented commercial vessels from reaching the port, one of Iraq's main trade terminals and its only deep-water gateway.

First person vaccinated during trial of new Ebola jab
A volunteer was injected on Friday with the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Oxford University said.

Kenyan security officers killed in suspected Al-Shabaab border ambush
Kenyan Security Officers Killed in Suspected Al-Shabaab Border Ambush

Equatorial Guinea man warns of Russian recruitment trap
Ukraine estimates that nearly 1,800 Africans have been enlisted by Russian forces to fight on the frontline of the war.

An Israeli group eyeing southern Syria for settlement
Formed early last year, the Pioneers of Bashan are a group of right-wing Israeli activists aiming to establish Jewish settlements inside Syria.

UNICEF says conflict in Sudan's north Kordofan kills 23 children in two months
The conflict in Sudan, now in its fourth year, continues to fuel one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with millions of children facing displacement, hunger and limited access to basic services.

DR Congo court approves referendum law, fueling third-term debate
The opposition has strongly criticized the reform, arguing that it could undermine constitutional safeguards. The debate comes as the country faces mounting security challenges, including renewed fighting with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in the east and a growing Ebola outbreak.

Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme sprints to 100m gold at Commonwealth Games
Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme shattered the Commonwealth Games 100m record on Tuesday sprinting to gold through the Glasgow rain in 9.83 seconds.

Kenya probes death of 15 elephants at Amboseli park
An investigation has been opened into the unexplained death of 15 elephants in one month at a Kenyan nature park, the Kenyan Wildlife Service said Tuesday.

New Orleans fears loss of Haitian migrants who helped build the city
Haitian immigrants have shaped New Orleans' culture and identity for generations. As legal uncertainty grows, the Haitian community fears what the future may hold in a city they helped build.

Ghana's tallest man dies after years of battling unusual genetic disorder
Across the globe, he was known as Ghana’s tallest man but in Ghana the country where he lived his entire 33 years of life, he was popularly known as Awuche.

Israeli PM holds first meeting with US President since start of Iran war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, their first meeting since the start of the Iran war five months ago.

Algerian parliament elects Khalida Boufedeche its first woman speaker
Algeria's parliament elected its first ever woman speaker on Tuesday evening, making Khalida Boufedeche the fourth-highest ranking official in the country.

Equatorial Guinea and Gabon resolve 50-year border dispute
Gabon and Equatorial Guinea resolved a 50-year dispute on Tuesday, signing an agreement over three tiny islands in the Gulf of Guinea.

Uganda officially Ebola-free, 42 days after last patient discharged
Authorities in Uganda declared the East Africa nation free of Ebola on Tuesday following the discharge of the country's last patient in mid-June, a delicate milestone as the virus continues to plague neighboring Congo.