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Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister was "unpicking" the deal the UK signed with the EU.

Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs
Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.

Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says
Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says.

Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire
While Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky suggests he would sign up to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has said little.

Abramovich's close associate misled UK court in £1bn oil-fields case, documents suggest
Former Chelsea FC director, Eugene Tenenbaum, helped to manage the oligarch’s wealth.

On Yemen's desert battlefield, a war with global consequences is being waged
Yemen's entrenched civil war is now impossible to ignore. But in operating rooms in its port city of Aden, geopolitics feels remote.

Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, Miliband says as he summons Iran ambassador
The prime minister says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard "almost certainly" directed the RAF Fairford incident.

French supermarket fridges heated up in 'unprecedented' cyber attack
Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.

Immigration agents search Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".

US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident with flight attendants
The Legally Blonde star is investigated by the FBI following an alleged altercation on a flight from LA to New York.

Schoolboy knife attacker texted 'sorry' to mum
The mother of a boy accused of attempted murder at a high school gives evidence at his trial.

Which war is having the biggest impact on diesel prices - Iran or Ukraine?
Both conflicts have led to less diesel being exported - but the data shows more has been lost from the Middle East.

Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections
US President Donald Trump has had a whirlwind weekend, announcing a diesel deal with Russia and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. With the midterms coming up, it looks like Trump is turning overseas for help.

Why is it so hard to fight the Houthis?
Security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the Iran-backed Houthis' precision strikes and guerrilla tactics have made it difficult for Saudi forces to gain the upper hand.

Halloween 'bigger than Christmas', say businesses
From scare parks to pumpkin patches, Halloween is driving huge crowds and spending.

What happens to sports kit that never gets worn?
A look at kit wastage in elite sport and what is being done to reduce it.

Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports
It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.

It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM
Andy Burnham says he is not questioning the legitimacy of the 2016 vote after facing questions from MPs.

Qantas flight grounded after bedbug outbreak
The flight from Italy to Australia was cancelled after passengers on the plane's previous journey complained of bug bites.

Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood's biggest flops
The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.

Normandy veteran Henry Rice dies aged 100
Henry Rice, from Cranleigh, Surrey, was a signalman who served off Normandy in the days after D-Day.

Katie Price 'really shocked' by ex-husband rape claims
Price tells court she was "really shocked" to learn of allegations against ex-husband Kieran Hayler.

Health and safety inquiry after fatal tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains shut after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger on Saturday.

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Hincapie and Zubimendi injured in post-match training session
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it is "far from ideal" that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session.

Do Lionesses lack ruthlessness in front of goal?
England take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece - but should it be more?

Saracens sack academy player Auvaa after latest incident
Saracens sack Totoa Auvaa, the academy player who was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, after another incident.

GB's Richardson withdrawn from World Championships
Matt Richardson is withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for next week's World Track Cycling Championships amid reports he is under investigation for misconduct.

Pope pulls out of controversial Afghanistan T20 league
England batter Ollie Pope pulls out of the draft for the Afghanistan Premier League.

Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record £10.6m
A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $14m (£10.6m), a record for a piece of basketball memorabilia.

Al Jazeera

Abdi-Wali makes history as first Somali-born refugee in UK Parliament
Newly sworn-in Labour MP Sagal Abdi-Wali has become the first Somali-born refugee woman elected to UK Parliament.

Israel demolitions in Negev displace 400 Palestinians
Israeli authorities have demolished 80 structures in Al-Dahiya village in Israel’s Negev Desert

South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid sex offence charges
Shadrack Sibiya, who is in prison after his arrest last month, denies corruption, rape and child grooming allegations.

Israeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three
Israeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three

Elon Musk spends $366m to bolster Republican Party in US midterm elections
The barrage of spending comes as Republicans fight to overcome Trump's slipping popularity and cost of living concerns.

Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school
French officials say a 14-year-old boy opened fire with a hunting rifle at a middle school in the town of Aubagne.

US Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home searched by immigration agents
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar’s home has been searched as part of an undisclosed ‘criminal investigation’.

NATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attacked
NATO commander issues warning as European officials have called for vigilance over potential Russian attacks.

Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule in Rome
Vatican expects a one-week hospital recovery for the 71-year-old Catholic leader ahead of scheduled Latin America tour.

Cuba forges ahead with renewable energy plans amid US oil blockade
Cuban energy minister denies link to fuel shipments intercepted by US, says oil imports by private firms insufficient.

UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals
Iran’s ambassador tells UK officials Tehran willing to assist in investigation, reiterates denial of involvement.

UK PM says RAF base incidents ‘likely coordinated’ by Iran
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the incidents at RAF Fairford and RAF Molesworth were likely coordinated by Iran.

Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists
Six journalists from independent platform Matsadaash allege torture in detention, which Egypt denies.

UK PM Andy Burnham met Man City chairman during time as Manchester mayor
Statement comes after criticism of Burnham's initial response ⁠to City being found guilty of serious financial breaches.

Stolen Renoir paintings found behind wall in France following arrests
Renoir art heist suspects were planning 'imminent' second robbery, prosecutors say.

Ethiopian forces enter strategic Tigray town of Adwa, witnesses say
Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to Tigray's capital, Mekelle, on Sunday.

Zohran Mamdani orders use-of-force review for New York City police
City spokesperson says the mayor's calls for reform are not connected to police response to an ICE shooting last week.

Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United: Champions League – Predictions, teams
In-form Atletico host struggling Man United as the Champions League returns for the second set of games.

India’s voter list changes sparks fresh protests
A controversial voter roll revision has triggered fresh protests in New Delhi

‘Totally unfair’: Navi Pillay slams US sanctions against ICC
Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay has condemned US sanctions against the International Criminal Court.

Blast kills teenager, injures dozens in northern Israel
A 15-year-old was killed and around 20 people injured when unexploded ordnance detonated in northern Israel.

Photos: Protests over voter lists escalate in India’s capital
India’s opposition parties have marched in New Delhi to protest a voter list purge they say favours PM Modi's party.

Pope Leo continues working after lung surgery announcement
Pope Leo continues working after lung surgery announcement

UK PM Andy Burnham vows to renegotiate post-Brexit trade deal with EU
PM Burnham confirms talks in Brussels next month, insisting the British public will be 'the boss' of the reset.

France school shooting: Police detain pupil after two injured
Officials say a staff member disarmed the suspect, who hid a hunting shotgun in a guitar case, before police arrived.

Global Times

China, EU unveil fresh outcomes in auto trade talks; strong Chinese presence at Paris Motor Show 'underscores potential for deeper co-op'
China and the EU have made fresh progress in automotive trade, following recent in-depth discussions on hybrid and electric vehicle ...

China sanctions Paraguayan, Belizean ministers over Taiwan question, delivering explicit warning of 'no bargaining over one-China principle'
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday announced a series of countermeasures against Paraguayan and Belizean ministers over Taiwan-related issues. In ...

NHK documentary on notorious Yasukuni Shrine sparks backlash, exposing deep-rooted misconceptions among right-wing forces: Chinese expert
A new documentary on Japan's notorious Yasukuni Shrine aired by Japanese public broadcaster NHK has triggered controversy among Japanese viewers, ...

Historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change: official
Regardless of how the regional situation changes, the historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not ...

Grand ambitions, petty vision at the Élysée Palace: Global Times editorial

US secures diesel while Europe continues to pay the price of Russian sanctions
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GT Voice: Here is why China's debt level won't limit macro policy space
Global Times

Chinese pilots reveal more on China-Egypt drills: J-16, KJ-500 offsetting disadvantage of being outnumbered by Rafale, MiG-29
Chinese state media aired a news program on Sunday featuring Chinese pilots who took part in the China-Egypt "Eagles of Civilization 2026" joint air training exercise from mid-August to early September, revealing fresh details from the drills featuring J-16 and Rafale fighter jets, including air combat tactics, refueling ...

China's Nebula-2 reusable rocket featuring 'chopstick-style' recovery system advances as key 5-meter-diameter propellant tank rolls off production line
China urges Japan's leaders to heed voices of justice at home: FM

China urges Japan's leaders to heed voices of justice at home: FM
China's Nebula-2 reusable rocket featuring 'chopstick-style' recovery system advances as key 5-meter-diameter propellant tank rolls off production line

Beijing's 12345 hotline offers global lessons in people-centered governance
The 2026 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints opened in Beijing on Monday under the annual theme “Digital Intelligence Era and People's City.” International guests were ... Historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change: official Regardless of how the regional situation changes, the historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change, Qiu Xiaoqi, special representative of the Chinese Government on ... China issues guideline to strengthen crackdown on food safety crimes China's top political and legal affairs authority has issued a guideline calling for stronger efforts to investigate and punish food safety violations and crimes, with particular attention to meat products, ...

China issues guideline to strengthen crackdown on food safety crimes
Beijing's 12345 hotline offers global lessons in people-centered governance The 2026 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints opened in Beijing on Monday under the annual theme “Digital Intelligence Era and People's City.” International guests were ... Historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change: official Regardless of how the regional situation changes, the historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change, Qiu Xiaoqi, special representative of the Chinese Government on ... China's top political and legal affairs authority has issued a guideline calling for stronger efforts to investigate and punish food safety violations and crimes, with particular attention to meat products, ...

Led by DeepSeek, Chinese AI models take top five positions in global weekly token usage ranking
Rebuilt Huanggang Port, world's largest land crossing complex, opens to boost Shenzhen-Hong Kong connectivity

Rebuilt Huanggang Port, world's largest land crossing complex, opens to boost Shenzhen-Hong Kong connectivity
Led by DeepSeek, Chinese AI models take top five positions in global weekly token usage ranking

China's NEV exports surge 130% in Jan-Sep, as competitive edge shifts from low prices to technology
China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) output and sales both saw double-digit growths in the first nine months of 2026, with NEVs accounting for 53.6 percent of new car sales in China and exports surging 130 percent year-on-year, official data released on Monday showed.

China's 'Double 11' shopping festival highlights steady consumer demand, longer shopping season
China's "Double 11" shopping festival, which celebrates its 18th edition this year, unfolds with a longer pre-sales window, deeper discount combinations and aggressive subsidy stacking. According to industry observers ... Apple's iPhone Duo exclusively assembled in C. China's Henan: report; expert says supply chain strengths highlighted Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is being exclusively assembled at Foxconn's factories in China, according to media report on Monday, as the US tech giant prepares to open ... Expanding technology co-op with China benefits S. Korean companies, as SK Group reportedly plans AI research center in Shanghai: experts Expanding technology cooperation with China serves the interests of South Korean companies, as stable China-South Korea relations provide favorable conditions for stronger industrial and supply chain cooperation, industry experts said ...

Apple's iPhone Duo exclusively assembled in C. China's Henan: report; expert says supply chain strengths highlighted
China's 'Double 11' shopping festival highlights steady consumer demand, longer shopping season China's "Double 11" shopping festival, which celebrates its 18th edition this year, unfolds with a longer pre-sales window, deeper discount combinations and aggressive subsidy stacking. According to industry observers ... Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is being exclusively assembled at Foxconn's factories in China, according to media report on Monday, as the US tech giant prepares to open ... Expanding technology co-op with China benefits S. Korean companies, as SK Group reportedly plans AI research center in Shanghai: experts Expanding technology cooperation with China serves the interests of South Korean companies, as stable China-South Korea relations provide favorable conditions for stronger industrial and supply chain cooperation, industry experts said ...

Expanding technology co-op with China benefits S. Korean companies, as SK Group reportedly plans AI research center in Shanghai: experts
China's 'Double 11' shopping festival highlights steady consumer demand, longer shopping season China's "Double 11" shopping festival, which celebrates its 18th edition this year, unfolds with a longer pre-sales window, deeper discount combinations and aggressive subsidy stacking. According to industry observers ... Apple's iPhone Duo exclusively assembled in C. China's Henan: report; expert says supply chain strengths highlighted Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is being exclusively assembled at Foxconn's factories in China, according to media report on Monday, as the US tech giant prepares to open ... Expanding technology cooperation with China serves the interests of South Korean companies, as stable China-South Korea relations provide favorable conditions for stronger industrial and supply chain cooperation, industry experts said ...

Zheng Qinwen's historic China Open triumph ignites a social media frenzy and commercial boom
Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen defeated Russia's Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday to become the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title, a historic victory ... "Dogs' Day Out" event held during Floriade flower festival in Canberra People take selfies with a dog at "Dogs' Day Out" event during the Floriade flower festival in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 11, 2026. The Floriade flower festival ... China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ...

"Dogs' Day Out" event held during Floriade flower festival in Canberra
Zheng Qinwen's historic China Open triumph ignites a social media frenzy and commercial boom Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen defeated Russia's Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday to become the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title, a historic victory ... People take selfies with a dog at "Dogs' Day Out" event during the Floriade flower festival in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 11, 2026. The Floriade flower festival ... China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ...

China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels
Zheng Qinwen's historic China Open triumph ignites a social media frenzy and commercial boom Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen defeated Russia's Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday to become the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title, a historic victory ... "Dogs' Day Out" event held during Floriade flower festival in Canberra People take selfies with a dog at "Dogs' Day Out" event during the Floriade flower festival in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 11, 2026. The Floriade flower festival ... China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ...

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from Wuhan Open with shoulder injury after historic China Open triumph
Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the 2026 Wuhan Open due to a right shoulder injury, the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Monday, just a day after the 24-year-old became the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title.

AI points to the future of Earth's civilization: Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin
World weightlifting championships back in China after 31 years; IWF's chief seeks to engage young lifters

World weightlifting championships back in China after 31 years; IWF's chief seeks to engage young lifters
AI points to the future of Earth's civilization: Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin

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В Киеве и Харькове атакованы жилые дома. Есть погибшие
В Киеве дрона попал в 25-этажный жилой дом

В России объявили в розыск экс-главу отдела расследований "Медузы" Ковалёва
В 2024 году Минюст признал Ковалёва "иностранным агентом"

У мэра Новороссийска Андрея Кравченко и его замов прошли обыски
Обыски связаны в том числе с футбольным клубом "Черноморец"

В Азербайджане массовые протесты против запрета хиджабов в школах
Задержаны 37 человек

Во Франции хакеры взломали холодильники в сотнях супермаркетов
Общая сумма ущерба может достичь нескольких миллионов евро

В Украину с оккупированных Россией территорий вернулись ещё 11 детей
Украинские власти утверждают, что на оккупированных территориях на детей оказывалось давление

НАТО представило план ответа в случае нападения России
В него входят удары по Калининградской области и целям возле Петербурга

Кадыров стал "почётным железнодорожником"
Глава Чечни Рамзан Кадыров стал "почётным железнодорожником" – соответствующий знак ему вручил заместитель генерального директора РЖД Иван Колесников на церемонии присвоения железнодорожной станции Грозного имени Ахмата Кадырова – первого пророссийского президента республики. Об очередном награждении руководителя региона сообщило агентство "Чечня Сегодня". Знак вручили с формулировкой "за значительный вклад в развитие и достижение высоких результатов деятельности железнодорожного...

"Амедиатека" отцензурирована около 200 зарубежных сериалов
Цензуре подвергся почти каждый второй зарубежный сериал

Кремль не предоставит Киеву "передышку" для проведения выборов
Об этом заявил пресс-секретарь Путина Дмитрий Песков

Песков: Кремлю пока нечего сказать об "энергетическом перемирии" с Украиной
Контакты продолжаются, но подробностей возможного соглашения нет

НАТО оценила потери России на фронте за сентябрь в 50 тысяч человек
До 28 тысяч российских военнослужащих погибли

Пентагон пересмотрел данные о потерях американских военных в войне с Ираном
По обновлённым данным, погиб 21 американский военнослужащий, а не 18

Нобелевскую премию по экономике получили два американских учёных
Роберта Холла и Майкла Вудфорда наградили за разработку новых макроэкономических моделей

Украина ввела санкции против производителей российских ракет
Под ограничения также попали участники схем обхода санкций

Восстановление дата-центров "Яндекса" после атак займёт месяцы
Поставка оборудования для замены повреждённого может занять до полугода

Евросоюз утвердил 22-й пакет санкций против России
Новые ограничения затронули около 1600 физических и юридических лиц

Российские войска ударили по многоэтажному дому в Харькове
Пострадали пять человек

Аэропорт в Эр-Рияде вновь атаковали, погиб один человек
Ещё 11 пострадали

Российские войска нанесли новый удар по Харькову, трое погибших
Под удар попала ТЭЦ

Africanews

France’s far right leader visits Ceuta amid migration debate
France’s far-right leader Jordan Bardella begins a two-day visit to Spain with a stop in Ceuta, where a mass migrant influx reignited debate over immigration.

South Africa’s suspended police deputy chief resigns amid serious allegations
South Africa’s suspended deputy police chief, Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned amid corruption allegations and charges involving alleged sexual offenses.

Spain: National Day highlights territorial unity from Barcelona to Ceuta
Spain's National Day on Monday, 12 October, was marked by demonstrations in Barcelona in support of Spanish unity, while far-right leader Santiago Abascal visited Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the North African coast.

Ethiopia: Adwa recaptured amid tensions with Eritrea [Africanews Today]
In northern Ethiopia, federal forces have retaken the town of Adwa, near the Eritrean border, without a fight following the withdrawal of TPLF rebels. The advance comes amid rising tensions with Eritrea, as commercial flights resume between Addis Ababa and Mekelle

Human Rights Watch warns of LGBTQ+ crackdown in Senegal as arrests rise
In a report released Monday, Human Rights Watch warned that the government’s crackdown is fueling stigma, driving people into hiding, and discouraging access to HIV testing and treatment.

Controversial US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial to move forward in Guinea-Bissau
A controversial US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborns was given approval to move forward in Guinea-Bissau last week, despite ethical concerns, according to the Guardian.

Spain clears last major migrant camp in Ceuta ahead of royal visit
Spanish police, backed by soldiers, have cleared the last major migrant encampment in Ceuta, just two days before King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are due to visit the North African territory.

Kenya says no new Ebola cases since first-ever death
Kenyan authorities on Sunday said the country has recorded no new cases of Ebola since a positive patient died on October 5. Tests were conducted on 293 samples, but none came back positive.

Paris’s oldest covered food market gutted by major overnight fire
Fire tore through Paris’s oldest covered food market in the Marais, leaving traders devastated. An investigation is under way and the market may stay shut for months.

Ethiopian govt forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrea border
Ethiopian government forces are advancing in Tigray, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Federal troops and allied militia have entered the strategic town of Adwa, near the Eritrean border, after Tigrayan rebels withdrew, according to residents.

Two Americans win 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for stabilisation models
Americans Robert Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel economics prize Monday for their work on how monetary and fiscal policy can better stabilise disruptive economic fluctuations.

Pix of the Day, 12 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 12 October, 2026 - Across the world

Morocco’s lawyers suspend strike after four months
After more than four months of striking, Morocco’s 19,000 lawyers have resumed work, temporarily suspending their protest against a controversial bill reforming their profession.

Pope Leo XIV to have surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he would undergo surgery "in the coming days" for a lump on his lung. The Vatican said the pontiff's recovery should take about one week.

Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge breaks Melbourne Marathon record
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge set a race record Sunday in winning the Melbourne Marathon. And it could have been a few seconds faster.

Israeli restrictions on foreign flight crew could affect at least 10 African nations
New restrictions imposed by Israel on foreign pilots and cabin crew will impact at least 10 African countries, according to reports.

Fuel shortage persists in Malawi and disrupts daily life
Malawi is once against facing a fuel shortage which is disrupting its daily life. For over a week, motorists across the country have been endlessly searching for fuel as uncertainty remains over potential improvements.

Mozambique sets December deadline to surrender illegal weapons
Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo says authorities will forcibly collect illegally held firearms after December when a police amnesty programme expires.

IMF-World Bank meetings kick off in Thailand with energy shock, AI on agenda
Finance officials from all over the world are meeting in Bangkok this week for the annual gatherings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The US-Iran war's energy shock and artificial intelligence should be on the agenda.

Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding urgent climate action
Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Sunday, 11 October, demanding stronger action on climate change ahead of next month's COP31 summit in Antalya, Turkey.

Houthi rebels claim new strikes on Saudi airports and energy facilities
Major airports in Saudi Arabia were hit by fresh attacks on Sunday, killing one person and injuring 11 others at King Khalid International Airport in the capital Riyadh.

Algeria arrests 61 Moroccan nationals on suspicion of planning 'acts of sabotage'
Algerian authorities said on Sunday that they had arrested 61 Moroccan nationals earlier this month on suspicion of planning "acts of sabotage". The General Directorate of National Security referred to "an international Moroccan criminal network" but did not provide details of the alleged plots.

Flights to Mekelle resume after Ethiopian forces recapture of Tigray capital
Flights between Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, and Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, resumed on Sunday after being suspended for more than two weeks.

Nepal orders evacuations after landslide triggers Budhi Gandaki flash flood
Nepal’s authorities ordered residents along the Budhi Gandaki River to evacuate on Sunday, 11 October, after a sudden flash flood swept away homes and other buildings in the country’s mountainous north-central region.

At least 139 people dead after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
Fifteen children are among the dead, with 82 people, all Ethiopians, having survived while another 84 people are still missing.

Spainish police clear last Ceuta migrant beach camp ahead of king's visit
They put people buses to be taken to reception centres for processing before cleaning crews arrived on the beach.

Eritrea urges United Nations to intervene in standoff with Ethiopia
The neighbours have accused each other of starting a war over Tigray, where Ethiopia says Eritrea is backing rebels.

Denmark tests humanoid robots in supermarkets to help to ease staff workload at night
Denmark’s Salling Group is trialling Hive Robots in stores to handle demanding restocking, freeing staff for customer service while robots work mainly at night.

Zaporizhzhia airstrikes kill 17 as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas.

Tunisia's Carthage Music Days puts its faith in the local scene
The 11th edition of the festival took place over a week in the capital, Tunis, featuring artists from 15 countries.

Kenyan children learn to play chess on sets made using plastic waste
Community project, Kijiji Solutions, has recycled about 200 kilograms of plastic to produce nearly 2,000 tournament quality sets.

Spain's slow response in Ceuta leaves teen migrants still living on streets
Minors who reach Spain alone fall under its child-protection system, which entitles them to shelter, healthcare, and education.

Egypt and Malaysia discuss political settlement to Middle East conflict
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi was on a two-day state visit to Kuala Lumpur which also focused on bilateral ties.

Unreliable weather creating mental health issues for Kenyan farmers
A Kenyan clinical psychologist is urging policymakers to incorporate mental wellbeing into farmer support programmes.

Kenyan health ministry urges churches to raise awareness about Ebola
This follows the death in Nairobi on Monday of a Kenyan man who had travelled home from DR Congo through Uganda.

Former DR Congo president says the country is 'in peril'
Joseph Kabilla said the situation in the country has ‘steadily worsened’ and criticised the government's failure to engage in initiatives to restore peace.

Mauritanian PM reappointed hours after resignation over power outages
President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has tasked Mohamed Ould Cheikh with forming a new government.

Panic in Panama as 7.7 quake hits, cathedral collapses and tsunami warnings spread
Panama was hit by a powerful 7.7 earthquake, a 6.6 aftershock and many tremors, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations but no deaths reported.

US missionary arrested in Haiti following child sex abuse allegations
The Cap-Haitien police department say they also found that the man did not have authorisation to run his orphanage in the port city.

Moroccan king says youth issues must be at forefront of policy agenda
His call comes months after youth-led protests highlighted frustrations and expectations around social and economic opportunities.

Heightened security at anti-immigrant hotspots in South Africa
This follows two-days of violent anti-foreigner riots in the cities of Durban and Johannesburg, that come weeks before local government elections.

Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against spending cuts
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures.

Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize as US sanctions threaten international justice
From defending Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found genocide in Gaza, South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize for championing international law.

Rare waterspouts slam western Sicily, wrecking homes and a school
A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.

Zuma’s hospitalisation raises questions over MK party election campaign
Jacob Zuma’s hospitalisation has raised questions about his participation in upcoming uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party campaign events ahead of South Africa’s local government elections.

Foreign veterinary team examines ailing African elephant in Pakistan
They say Madhubalu, who lives in a Safari Park in Karachi, has improved somewhat but time will tell if all will be well.

Why girls in Zimbabwe still struggle to access contraception
In Zimbabwe, a discreet caravan at a Harare-area hospital is giving teenage girls private access to contraception, away from judgment and stigma. Experts say access is vital to preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing dangerous childbirth risks.

Navi Pillay dedicates Nobel Prize to survivors of international crimes
South African judge and human rights lawyer on called on people to stand together in the defence of the rule of law.

Ethiopia and Eritrea trade war accusations as regional conflict threatens to escalate
Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading accusations of aggression, as fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a new regional war.

Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Tigray's capital from Sunday
The carrier temporarily suspended its services to Mekelle on 23 September, citing the 'current situation' in the Tigray region.