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Russia warns UK will pay for supplying drones to Ukraine
Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war after British-made drones were used in strikes, but the MoD says it stands against Russian aggression.

British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.

IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.

Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.

Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts
Increasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel "drunk" at parties. But it's not a free lunch, experts warn.

Man charged with sharing asylum seeker addresses
The 62-year-old man is remanded in custody and will appear at Norwich Crown Court on 14 September.

Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'
The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UK
Heavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September.

US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway before crash, says Ireland's police body
The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action".

Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.

Ex-workers tell of 'chaotic atmosphere' at new £400m prison
Former workers have described a "chaotic atmosphere" of under-staffing and inadequate training.

'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.

Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.

What it's like to be on a warship like the USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.

Hayden Panettiere's life of struggles alongside screen success
She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.

Australia's mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know
The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.

AI to help planes avoid climate-warming vapour trails
A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment
Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.

Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.

Scotland's state-owned shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce
The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process.

Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".

Water supply restored to 7,400 properties in Kent, South East Water says
Around 400 homes in Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden continue to be affected, South East Water says.

Man who rates benches on Instagram finally finds his 10/10
Rate This Bench founder Sam Wilmot says his favourite bench is in a South Gloucestershire churchyard.

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Trump Threatens To Bomb "The S*** Out Of" Oman
Trump threatens US allies South Korea and Oman.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

Why Fernandez uncertainty has echoes of Isak saga
Enzo Fernandez's possible Manchester City move is following the pattern of Alexander Isak's transfer last summer - and creating headaches for Chelsea.

Newcastle complete £30m move for Benfica's Dedic
Newcastle United sign defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m.

What's going on at Cadillac and Haas? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix.

Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary
A new documentary series about Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City reveals the bust-up he had with former captain Kyle Walker.

Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisions
The Premier League will publish the judgements of its Key Match Incidents Panel for the first time this season.

Williams sisters lose on doubles return
Serena and Venus Williams lose a thriller at the Cincinnati Open in their first doubles match together for four years.

Al Jazeera

India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement makes schools next battleground against Modi
Cockroach leaders asked supporters to audit their nearest government-run schools. But it has started with a killing.

Asian Champions League draw: Holders Al-Ahli to face former winners Al Ain
Al-Ahli and Al Ain, who will also face Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, are the pick of the match-ups in AFC's Elite draw.

Eight air strikes hit airbase in Syria’s Idlib
Syrian state TV quotes military source as saying Israeli forces carried out attack, causing damage and no casualties.

Brazil’s president says Amazon oil is ‘passport to the future’
Brazil's president says Amazon oil is ‘passport to the future’

Syrian man dies in custody after alleged abuse by security officers
A Syrian man died in police custody after his family alleged he was severely beaten.

Meta lawsuits: Is social media facing a global legal reckoning?
Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.

Infantino’s FIFA World Cup fallout: Lamour exits after criticism of plan
Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino's proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been 'deceived' over plan.

Videos show deadly school shooting in Philippines
A ninth-grade student opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student and himself.

Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record
Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record

Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battle
Supreme Court grants jailed ex-PM Imran Khan transfer to hospital for a month after concerns raised over blood pressure.

Cincinnati Open: Williams sisters fall in doubles while Zverev advances
Alexander Zverev survives third-round scare versus Terrance Atmane while Venus, Serena Williams lose in doubles return.

Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question
Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question

Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death for war crimes
Cousin of Bashar al-Assad and former regime figure found guilty of crimes including premeditated murder and torture.

Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot

What to watch in Tuesday’s Florida primary elections
Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, Trump's politics and Israel's war on Gaza figure prominently in the elections.

Top Russian economist ousted after warning of growing costs of Ukraine war
Andrey Klepach, top economist at Russia's state development bank VEB, had warned Russia was lagging behind rivals.

Lakers’ Jeanie Buss ‘contesting’ family’s vote to sell to Kushner, Iger
The Lakers governor is resisting attempts to sell family's minority share to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.

Palestine weekly: Global outcry fails to break West Bank siege
Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian homes in West Bank, while Board of Peace goes back on Gaza disarmament deal.

Israel’s siege on Gaza is creating a breast cancer crisis
Al Jazeera looks at the devastating impact that Israel's war and siege on Gaza are having on women with breast cancer.

Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to negotiate a reprieve from 50-percent tariffs.

Israeli settler children attack ambulance in occupied West Bank
Video released by the Palestinian Red Crescent shows Israeli settler children attacking and blocking an ambulance.

Russian strikes kill 10 in Kharkiv as Ukrainian drones hit Moscow
Russian attacks reportedly killed 10 people and injured eight in Ukraine's Kharkiv.

Vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
British maritime agency says the incident caused one casualty and damaged the vessel's engine room.

Can China’s new Arctic sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?
Beijing's new 'Ice Silk Road' cuts through a melting Arctic, and could prompt new tensions with the US, analysts say.

Trump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation
US president says conversations with Kim Jong Un at a 'positive' stage and slams Seoul for refusing to join war on Iran.

Global Times

Chinese national flag flies at half-mast at Tian'anmen Square to mourn death of Comrade Zhu Rongji
A Chinese national flag flies at half-mast to mourn the death of Comrade Zhu Rongji at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, ...

Body of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji cremated in Beijing
President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state, including Li Qiang, ...

Philippine official fabricates 'iron triangle' narrative over Huangyan Dao; expert rebukes Manila's smear attempt
Marking another attempt to smear China's legitimate actions over Huangyan Dao, a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson claimed that China's ...

1,500-year-old glazed pottery reveals Eurasian cultural exchanges in ancient northern China
Rare glass-inlaid glazed pottery artifacts unearthed from ancient tombs in Northwest China's Shanxi Province have provided new evidence of extensive ...

China's Arctic shipping route sees soaring demand, igniting 'sour grapes' mentality in West: Global Times editorial

US' last carrier leaves Asia, the bill for overstretch is here
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GT Voice: With more new products, what stage has China's robotics sector reached?
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To advance regional ties, Japan must recognize its past aggression
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China-aid training alumni workshop focuses on boosting rice yields in Sri Lanka
The first targeted experience-sharing workshop organized by China Aid Training Alumni (CATA) Sri Lanka was held in Colombo on Monday, focusing on ways to increase rice yields and promote agricultural development in the country.

Return of delicate aquatic plant signals Chinese lake's revival
Chinese scientists develop 'brain-reading' AI model to help predict depression risk, may inspire future emotional-perception humanoids

Chinese scientists develop 'brain-reading' AI model to help predict depression risk, may inspire future emotional-perception humanoids
Return of delicate aquatic plant signals Chinese lake's revival

Female dog spotted living with male wolf at Hubei wildlife park, 'arrangement 3 months in advance to establish a bond for breeding'
Philippine official fabricates 'iron triangle' narrative over Huangyan Dao; expert rebukes Manila's smear attempt Marking another attempt to smear China's legitimate actions over Huangyan Dao, a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson claimed that China's possible “militarization” of the island could allow it to dominate ... After visitors reported on Sunday seeing a dog in a wolf enclosure at a wildlife park in Yichang, Central China's Hubei Province, the park responded on Monday that the female ... Chinese FM responds to Trump's order to scale back military exercises with South Korea When asked how China will support the resumption of dialogue between the US and North Korea as US President Donald Trump said he had instructed the Pentagon to significantly scale ...

Chinese FM responds to Trump's order to scale back military exercises with South Korea
Philippine official fabricates 'iron triangle' narrative over Huangyan Dao; expert rebukes Manila's smear attempt Marking another attempt to smear China's legitimate actions over Huangyan Dao, a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson claimed that China's possible “militarization” of the island could allow it to dominate ... Female dog spotted living with male wolf at Hubei wildlife park, 'arrangement 3 months in advance to establish a bond for breeding' After visitors reported on Sunday seeing a dog in a wolf enclosure at a wildlife park in Yichang, Central China's Hubei Province, the park responded on Monday that the female ... When asked how China will support the resumption of dialogue between the US and North Korea as US President Donald Trump said he had instructed the Pentagon to significantly scale ...

China's Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7 completes nuclear fuel loading for the 1st time, entering commissioning phase
US soybean export council highlights China market's key role, projects at least 25m tons of US soybean purchases by China for 2026/27

US soybean export council highlights China market's key role, projects at least 25m tons of US soybean purchases by China for 2026/27
China's Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7 completes nuclear fuel loading for the 1st time, entering commissioning phase

China unfolds AI landscape with diversified local strengths
China is leveraging nationwide capabilities to forge a locally tailored but nationally coordinated AI industry landscape to generate fresh momentum for broader commercial deployment. The latest economic data from the 31 provincial-level regions presents an overall artificial intelligence sector featuring the surging demand for AI ...

China plans to increase domestic oil, gas supplies to 440m tons of oil equivalent in total, and pave 20,000 km more pipelines by 2030
China has pledged to increase its domestic oil and gas supplies to 440 million tons of oil equivalent, while expanding its long-distance pipeline network by an additional 20,000 kilometers, bringing ... Unitree's new humanoid robot jumps 2 meters, hits 12.66 m/s to break human records Unitree Robotics unveiled a new humanoid robot capable of a 2-meter standing vertical jump and a top speed of 12.66 meters per second, surpassing human records in both the standing ... China makes significant progress in key rare-earth detection technology: report China has recently made significant progress in key technology for rare earth detection, including the inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) method for directly determining rare earth impurity content ...

Unitree's new humanoid robot jumps 2 meters, hits 12.66 m/s to break human records
China plans to increase domestic oil, gas supplies to 440m tons of oil equivalent in total, and pave 20,000 km pipelines by 2030 China has pledged to increase its domestic oil and gas supplies to 440 million tons of oil equivalent, while expanding its long-distance pipeline network by an additional 20,000 kilometers, bringing ... Unitree Robotics unveiled a new humanoid robot capable of a 2-meter standing vertical jump and a top speed of 12.66 meters per second, surpassing human records in both the standing ... China makes significant progress in key rare-earth detection technology: report China has recently made significant progress in key technology for rare earth detection, including the inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) method for directly determining rare earth impurity content ...

China makes significant progress in key rare-earth detection technology: report
China plans to increase domestic oil, gas supplies to 440m tons of oil equivalent in total, and pave 20,000 km pipelines by 2030 China has pledged to increase its domestic oil and gas supplies to 440 million tons of oil equivalent, while expanding its long-distance pipeline network by an additional 20,000 kilometers, bringing ... Unitree's new humanoid robot jumps 2 meters, hits 12.66 m/s to break human records Unitree Robotics unveiled a new humanoid robot capable of a 2-meter standing vertical jump and a top speed of 12.66 meters per second, surpassing human records in both the standing ... China has recently made significant progress in key technology for rare earth detection, including the inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) method for directly determining rare earth impurity content ...

China's earliest tinned iron armor found in Zhejiang: 1,700-year-old anti-rust tech revealed
Archaeologists at the Jizhong ruins site in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang Province, recently unearthed a large number of tinned iron armor plates and semi-finished pieces dating to the Wu period ... 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations marked in Rio de Janeiro Brazilian soprano Marilia Vargas (C) sings a Chinese song during a concert marking the 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations at the Forte de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ... People attend celebration of Nag Panchami in Lalitpur, Nepal Devotees perform rituals during a celebration of Nag Panchami, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of snakes, in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Aug. 17, 2026.

52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations marked in Rio de Janeiro
China's earliest tinned iron armor found in Zhejiang: 1,700-year-old anti-rust tech revealed Archaeologists at the Jizhong ruins site in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang Province, recently unearthed a large number of tinned iron armor plates and semi-finished pieces dating to the Wu period ... Brazilian soprano Marilia Vargas (C) sings a Chinese song during a concert marking the 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations at the Forte de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ... People attend celebration of Nag Panchami in Lalitpur, Nepal Devotees perform rituals during a celebration of Nag Panchami, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of snakes, in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Aug. 17, 2026.

People attend celebration of Nag Panchami in Lalitpur, Nepal
China's earliest tinned iron armor found in Zhejiang: 1,700-year-old anti-rust tech revealed Archaeologists at the Jizhong ruins site in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang Province, recently unearthed a large number of tinned iron armor plates and semi-finished pieces dating to the Wu period ... 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations marked in Rio de Janeiro Brazilian soprano Marilia Vargas (C) sings a Chinese song during a concert marking the 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations at the Forte de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ... Devotees perform rituals during a celebration of Nag Panchami, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of snakes, in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Aug. 17, 2026.

China publishes world's first comprehensive dictionary of ancient bamboo and silk manuscripts
Chinese film uses a kitchen to crush Hollywood's war myth

Chinese film uses a kitchen to crush Hollywood's war myth
China publishes world's first comprehensive dictionary of ancient bamboo and silk manuscripts

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Борису Надеждину назначили штраф за интервью "Медузе"
В деле указана статья об участии в деятельности "нежелательной организации"

В Италии не нашли признаков диверсии после взрыва под Римом
Взрыв произошел 13 августа на заводе боеприпасов

В Украине при ракетном ударе по поселку Печенеги 10 погибших
Об этом сообщил глава ОВА Харьковской области

Из бюллетеня на выборах в Госдуму ЦИК убрала №2 - партию "Яблоко"
Ранее Верховный суд признал законным решение о снятии "Яблока" с выборов

Власти Москвы и области сообщили о масштабной атаке БПЛА
В районе Атлант-парка беспилотник попал в склад Wildberries

Жителя Мурома приговорили к 16 годам по делу о госизмене
Ему вменили фотографии автомобилей с символикой войны

В Молдове, возможно, взорвался российский дрон "Бандероль"
Взрыв зафиксирован в районе Талмазы

В Хорватии четверых подозревают в серии поджогов в районе Задара
Следствие проверяет версию терроризма

Нынешняя вспышка Эболы стала самой смертоносной в истории Конго
Число жертв достигло 2325 человек

Азербайджан объявил в розыск советника главы Минтранса России
И ещё двоих россиян по обвинению в призывах к терроризму

Администратора канала "Кремлевская прачка" приговорили к 11 годам
Михаила Полякова признали виновным в вымогательстве

"Яблоко" проиграло апелляцию по делу о снятии партии с выборов
Суд оставил решение в силе

Российские активы Nestle могут перейти под внешнее управление
С такой просьбой обратилась к Владимиру Путину малоизвестная российская компания

Лев Шлосберг приговорён к 11 годам 1 месяцу колонии
Политик выступает за прекращение огня

Сервис "Яндекс.Карты" скрывает на картах военные объекты
Он рисует на их месте несуществующие леса

"Российская ЛГБТ-сеть" объявила о своём закрытии
В апреле суд признал организацию "экстремистской"

Ещё 4 страны ЕС перестанут признавать 5-летние паспорта РФ
Их число дойдёт до 15

В Петербурге за донат 900 рублей ФБК арестован гражданин Германии
Это известный фитнес-тренер

Трамп распорядился сократить масштаб учений США и Южной Кореи
Он сослался на хорошие отношения с Ким Чен Ыном

Основателя автодилера "Рольф" в России заочно приговорили к 9 годам
Сергей Петров - бывший депутат Госдумы, критиковавший власти

Africanews

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.

Zambia's Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of vote
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with around 60 percent of votes cast last week, the electoral commission announced Tuesday, after a race critics said was tightly managed by his government.

MSF calls for a massive scale-up to contain Ebola outbreak in DRC
The Ebola outbreak in one of Congo’s most vulnerable regions is now the fastest-growing on record. Nearly 5,000 cases have been reported, including more than 2,300 deaths. Doctors Without Borders says a massive scale-up of the response is urgently needed to contain the rapidly spreading outbreak.

Cameroon women celebrate WAFCON title during victory parade
The Indomitable Lionesses are home and Yaoundé is celebrating. A day after making history with a 3–0 victory over Malawi to win Cameroon’s first Women’s AFCON title, the champions received a hero’s welcome.

'Sape' a cultural movement showcased at the 6th edition of DR Congo Fashion Week
The sixth edition of DR Congo Fashion Week in the capital Kinshasa, brought together local stylists, fashion designers and "sapeurs" as well as those from the neighbouring Republic of Congo

Somalia clashes with regional forces over control of key city
Somali national forces clashed with troops loyal to an ousted regional leader on Monday over control of a key city, the government said, accusing him of allying with Islamist insurgents

Ebola DRC: The Deadliest Outbreak in the Country's History [Africanews Today]
The Ebola outbreak currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially become the deadliest in the country's history. According to the United Nations, the virus is now killing one person every 30 minutes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mali jails government critic for 'discrediting state'
A Malian court sentenced on Monday a prominent broadcaster and an influencer, who had both criticised the ruling junta, to seven years in jail

The Nigerian fishing community being eaten up by the Atlantic
The beach shrinks every year in Ayetoro, in southern Nigeria, and what is left is peppered with the remains of homes swallowed by the ocean -- some years ago, some just months prior

Pilgrims in Lourdes remember French monks murdered during Algerian civil war
Pilgrims in Lourdes marking the feast of the Assumption paid tribute to the monks of Tibhirine on Sunday, thirty years after their murder.  The seven French monks were kidnapped and killed   in 1996 during the Algerian Civil War.

Kushner seeks to revive Gaza peace as Netanyahu resists Hamas disarmament
US envoy Jared Kushner meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after talks with Hamas in Egypt, seeking to revive the second phase of a Gaza peace plan stalled over Israel’s demand for the group’s complete disarmament.

Ebola: Water scarcity hampers control efforts in epicentre
A severe shortage of clean water and sanitation facilities is undermining efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Mongbwalu, a gold-mining town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province, where residents struggle to maintain basic hygiene while facing the deadly virus

Hichilema takes early lead as Zambia election count passes halfway
President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in Zambia’s presidential election, securing nearly 59 percent of votes counted in 135 of 226 constituencies. The result puts him on course for a second-term victory, though the final tally is still underway.

Senegal’s historic pirogue regatta brings Saint-Louis to life
Thousands gathered in Saint-Louis on Saturday for the city’s traditional pirogue regatta, a centuries-old competition rooted in the fishing community of Guet-Ndar. Beyond the fierce rivalry on the water, the event celebrates heritage, solidarity and a legacy passed down through generations.

Cholera outbreak spreads in Cameroon as cases top 1,000
A cholera outbreak is spreading across northern Cameroon, with more than 1,000 cases and 28 deaths reported since mid-July, according to health authorities.

South Africa's unique succulents under threat from poachers
South Africa is home to one of the most biodiverse collections of succulent plants in the world. But now this unique plant life is under threat from poachers who illegally harvest protected species.

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza struggle with lack of basic supplies
In this tent city in city of Deir al-Balah, Hundreds of displaced Palestinians are currently fighting for basic needs like water and food supply.

DRC Ebola outbreak deadliest ever with one death every 30 minutes
The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is the deadliest ever, new data shows, with one person dying from the virus every thirty minutes.

SADC leaders pay tribute to anti-apartheid activist ahead of Durban summit
Heads of state and government from across the Southern African Development Community paid tribute to the late anti-apartheid activist Oliver Reginald Tambo on Sunday, laying a wreath at his statue in Durban.

Protests erupt in Ceuta over border security and migration fears
Tensions are rising at Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, where protesters gathered Sunday as Morocco tightened security along the border.

Cameroon finally wins its first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
The Indomitable Lionesses beat tournament debutant Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, with Marie Ngah Manga scoring twice, to claim their first continental crown after three previous final defeats.

Unpaid health workers strike as Congo’s Ebola contact tracing falls behind
Gédéon Banga Ngbape said a challenge they are facing with right now is that health workers haven’t been paid in over three months.

Observers say Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause
International observers of Zambia's elections said Saturday the poll was marred by claims of intimidation, abductions and an hours-long pause in the vote count.

Hundreds of migrants intercepted near Morocco's border with Ceuta
Scores of would-be migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, were intercepted on Saturday in northern Morocco near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, an AFP correspondent saw, two weeks after thousands of migrants rushed into the tiny territory.

Chad opposition figure, Succes Masra, calls for reconciliation after his release
Masra, one of the president's fiercest critics, was sentenced to 20 years in prison a year ago, convicted of hate speech, xenophobia and having incited a massacre.

Argentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroad
A global animal welfare organization has begun relocating 30 big cats from the former Zoo Luján in Argentina in one of the largest animal moves of its kind.

UN warns South Sudan refugees at risk as aid funding runs short
Two United Nations agencies warned on Friday that hundreds of thousands of refugees in South Sudan are at risk of losing much needed humanitarian assistance due to a lack of funding.

Zimbabwe ferry death toll rises to 80 after Lake Kariba capsizing
The death toll after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba this week has risen to 80 after more bodies were recovered on Sunday, the police said.

Senegal hikes fuel prices amid surge in global oil markets
Senegal has raised fuel prices in a move the government says is necessary because of the sharp rise in global oil costs.

Tributes pour in for Jason Arday after his sudden death
Friends have paid tribute to British sociologist and professor Jason Arday following his death, days after he stepped down from Cambridge amid intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations.

Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Saturday marked five years since sweeping back to power.

Burkina Faso imposes military training on journalists
More than 40 journalists in Burkina Faso have taken part in a military-style "patriotism" training course imposed by the authoritarian ruling junta.

UN says $50 million ransom fueled Al-Qaeda offensive in Mali
According to a new UN report, most of the money was redistributed to fighters in the Sahel, while some was passed on to Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Arabian Peninsula and to the group’s central command.

Morocco and Spain boost security in Ceuta as another call for border rush seen online
Moroccan authorities on Wednesday announced measures to counter a new influx of migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, after monitoring a new wave of online disinformation.

UN calls for negotiations to end the conflict in Mozambique
A military victory over jihadist insurgents in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province does not appear imminent, according to a report by a United Nations special rapporteur released Friday.

Central African Republic: Muslims return as Sibut rebuilds
Years after civil war drove many Muslims from Sibut, the call to prayer is echoing again from the town’s rebuilt central mosque. Returning residents and Christian neighbours are seeking to restore trust and revive a community once known for peaceful coexistence.

Zambia resumes counting after violence disrupts election process
Zambia has resumed vote counting after a nationwide suspension over election-related violence, with the Electoral Commission saying security threats have been contained. The first presidential results are expected at 10:00 p.m. local time, or 2000 GMT.

South African lawmakers question effectiveness of army deployment against gang Violence
Officials have maintained that the military deployment is intended to support—not replace—long-term policing efforts, but lawmakers say urgent changes are needed if the operation is to have any meaningful impact.

Survivors recount horror as Zimbabwe Lake Kariba ferry death toll hits 46
Grieving families gathered at a mortuary in Kariba on Thursday as the death toll from Tuesday’s ferry disaster on Lake Kariba rose to 46, while survivors described the desperate struggle to escape the sinking vessel.

China and Egypt launch second joint air force exercise
The exercises reflect growing defense ties between Beijing and Cairo as both countries expand military cooperation through joint training and strategic exchanges.

Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel
A major wildfire near Omiš, around 25 kilometres south-east of Split, forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight on Thursday and into Friday as strong winds drove the flames towards the coastal town.

Zambia's opposition leader expresses 'grave concern' as vote count suspended
Just hours after Zambia’s electoral commission suspended vote counting nationwide, opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile raised “grave concern,” calling for full transparency amid reports of violence.

Zambia suspends vote counting after election violence
Official presidential results are expected on Monday, with authorities appealing for calm as election officials work to resolve the disruptions and resume the counting process.

Worries grow over mysterious illness killing Kenyan elephants
Worries over the death of elephants are mounting in southern Kenya, where at least 19 animals have died since June from an unexplained condition. With symptoms including partial paralysis, conservationists and communities are demanding urgent investigations into what is killing the elephants.

War in Ukraine: Deadly Russian air raid on Kramatorsk leaves 1 dead and 17 wounded
At least one person was killed and 17 injured in a Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

Rome’s Colosseum extends cool night tours as heatwaves scorch city
Rome’s Colosseum is opening late four nights a week this summer, offering fully booked evening tours as a cooler, more magical way to visit.

AI could transform African agriculture but access remains a major challenge
Senior FAO official for Africa Meshack Malo described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool for farmers, stressing the need for Africa datasets, language models, research capacity and agritech firms, to enable the continent to be not only the consumer but the driver of the technology.