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UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Chris Mason: Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.

Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released to US media
A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.

Publicly owned rail is popular. But is it making the trains run on time?
Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.

One dead and several hurt after rollercoaster incident at US amusement park
Aerial footage at the park after the incident shows a stuck rollercoaster with riders being helped off.

Hundreds more prisoners being freed in second phase of early release scheme
Second tranche of prisoners being released includes those serving up to two and a half years.

Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim
TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.

Ship sinks in new drone attack off Bulgaria, PM summons Russian ambassador
Bulgaria's prime minister says two merchant ships were hit by drones and he suspects Russia was behind the attacks.

Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge
A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.

Rwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993
Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".

I lost my hair to MS treatment - now my wigs are worn by Naomi Campbell and Serena Williams
Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.

'Disabled or not, everyone deserves an opportunity' - Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte
The Breaking Bad actor, who died aged 34, spoke to BBC Newsnight in 2015 about working in the film industry.

I earn £120,000 a year making social media videos go viral
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.

Death threats and isolation - the cost of fighting sexual violence in Iraq
Women say they share stories of abuse to highlight the issue, despite social pressure and safety fears.

An insurance policy with no guarantee - the complex issue of egg freezing in sport
BBC Sport examines the potential benefits, risks and unanswered questions facing female athletes about egg freezing.

Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections
As election day looms, the president turns his eyes overseas for help with a pressing domestic problem.

Raye hits back at ticket touts who 'overwhelmed' sign-up for Albert Hall show
The award-winning singer said there were 1.8 million sign-ups for her 5,000-seat Royal Albert Hall show.

Watch: US man eyes pumpkin world record after fifth contest win
Horticulture teacher Travis Gienger hauled his pumpkin from Minnesota to Half Moon Bay, California where he won the annual event.

NHS staff get 'landmark' payout over nitrous oxide exposure
The settlement follows the largest group legal action brought by midwives in the UK, says union.

Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise
Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.

Dating app Bumble in $1bn takeover talks, say reports
The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule could be bought by an investment firm.

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.

Military police prevented from following evidence in SAS murder probe, inquiry hears
Military police investigator tells an inquiry that the probe into suspected murders was "dictated" from above.

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How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?
The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.

Australia close on win but Markram remains for South Africa - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban.

Rwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993
Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".

Is Man Utd's Fernandes issue a symptom or reason for their form?
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is yet to reach the highs of last season - is it because of his side's poor start or the reason for it?

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.

Back in the big time - Coventry end 25-year wait for top-flight home win
Coventry climb out of the relegation zone after ending their 25-year wait for a top-flight goal and victory in front of their own fans.

An insurance policy with no guarantee - the complex issue of egg freezing in sport
BBC Sport examines the potential benefits, risks and unanswered questions facing female athletes about egg freezing.

Al Jazeera

Israeli forces raid Palestinian NGOs and hospital in occupied West Bank
Snipers have been deployed outside entrances to the Palestine Medical Complex, WAFA reported.

The monetisation of mental health
The monetisation of mental health

Air France says it will follow Israeli rule barring crew from some nations
Reported restrictions could put airlines that comply with Israel at odds with anti-discrimination laws in their nations.

Dozens of journalists in India detained while covering anti-gov’t protests
Police in India detained at least 35 media workers covering protests in New Delhi over a 48-hour period.

Qatar’s emir says Palestinian cause remains ‘highest priority’
While addressing the Shura Council, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani emphasised the importance of the Palestinian cause.

Former DR Congo president Kabila joins M23 rebels in a new coalition
Alliance raises fears of more fighting and confrontation with President Tshisekedi's government.

The escalation in Yemen is a turning point
The risk of a region-wide war is increasing, but if cooler heads prevail, a peaceful arrangement can still be reached.

Police detain leaders of India’s ‘cockroach’ movement at New Delhi protest
Cockroach Janta Party volunteers detained after entering a popular protest site authorities had declared off-limits.

Ronaldo scores, waves Saudi scarf in Al-Nassr’s win after security delay
Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League game in Riyadh was delayed for one hour due to a security warning amid Houthi attacks.

Mapping Africa’s energy wealth and 560 million who remain without power
Africa is rich in energy, yet hundreds of millions Africans still live without electricity, most of the world's total.

Emir of Qatar reiterates the need for safety and stability in the region
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani addresses the Shura Council and emphasises the need for regional stability and safety.

Palestine weekly: Gaza marks year of ‘ceasefire’ with more Israeli killing
A year after Gaza's ceasefire, Israeli attacks persist as settler violence disrupts West Bank's oil harvest.

Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, PM says
Two ships were hit in the attack, including the Ukrainian-owned Chelsea 3, which sustained damage.

Emir says Qatar has shown resilience in the face of ‘exceptional events’
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says Qatar's response has highlighted the strength of state institutions.

Malaysia’s Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over haze from Indonesia
Move comes as haze from Indonesian fires makes Singapore and Kuala Lumpur the world’s most polluted cities.

Imran Khan’s PTI braces to fight federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad says the PTI failed to lead the fight against armed groups, but analysts question the takeover.

Middle East and Central Asia’s economy to shrink in 2026 amid war, IMF says
Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar face double-digit declines in GDP amid the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran.

Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ NBA Finals jersey sells for record $14m
The basketball memorabilia ranks as the second-largest sale in history ⁠⁠among game-worn sports jerseys.

Despite long history with Netanyahu, Trump hedges as Israel vote nears
US president has not endorsed Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 election amid shifting public sentiment.

More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded by floods in Nepal’s Gorkha region
Rescue operation underway after flash floods swept away homes, bridges and parts of the Manaslu trekking trail.

Man dies after fall from Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia
One person has died and several others were injured in an incident at Six Flags ‘Over Georgia’ theme park near Atlanta.

AI could self-replicate on home devices within ‘months’, Anthropic says
US tech giant says small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication without access to a data centre.

Ronaldo waves Saudi-flag scarf after match interrupted by missile alert
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo waved a scarf with the Saudi flag after Al Nassr’s victory.

Trump insists energy ceasefire holds as Ukraine reports new Russian strikes
US President urges Zelenskyy, Putin to end 'ridiculous war' and insists they agreed to stop attacks on energy sites.

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes amid doubt over ‘energy ceasefire’
Ukraine's president says Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are continuing despite 'energy ceasefire'.

Global Times

Xi calls for decisive progress in Healthy China advancement
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to firmly follow a path with Chinese characteristics in developing the country's ...

16th Airshow China to showcase Navy equipment on large scale, multiple Air Force combat platforms to appear for first time
The press conference for the 16th Airshow China was held in Beijing on Tuesday. The Global Times learned that this ...

Chinese FM spokesperson urges US to stop sending wrong signals to 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces
In response to a media inquiry about the US' latest remarks on China's countermeasures against politicians from Paraguay and Belize, ...

China moves to streamline dual-use material export procedures for civil aviation sector
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Tuesday that the draft Measures for the Administration of Export Certificates for Dual-Use ...

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

US secures diesel while Europe continues to pay the price of Russian sanctions
Global Times

GT Voice: Here is why China's debt level won't limit macro policy space
Global Times

China unveils railway sci-tech innovation plan for 2026-2030
China, which operates the world's largest high-speed rail network, has issued a railway science and technology innovation plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

China's Inner Mongolia deploys 2,000 personnel to contain wildfire advancing toward the borders with Mongolia border
China's Nebula-2 reusable rocket featuring 'chopstick-style' recovery system advances as key 5-meter-diameter propellant tank rolls off production line

China's Nebula-2 reusable rocket featuring 'chopstick-style' recovery system advances as key 5-meter-diameter propellant tank rolls off production line
China's Inner Mongolia deploys 2,000 personnel to contain wildfire advancing toward the borders with Mongolia border

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, ...

Historical trend of China-Latin America cooperation moving toward mutual engagement will not change: official
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 ... 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

IMF edges up 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 pct as Mideast conflict, AI boom split world economy
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday nudged its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent, up 0.1 percentage point from its July projection, as economies lifted by the artificial intelligence investment boom offset those hurt by the Middle East conflict.

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 ... Chinese robot upstart sets goal of selling at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030 Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTECH has set up a joint venture (JV) with a real estate company recently, planning to sell at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030, as the ...

Expanding technology co-op with China benefits S. Korean companies, as SK Group reportedly plans AI research center in Shanghai: experts
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 ... Chinese robot upstart sets goal of selling at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030 Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTECH has set up a joint venture (JV) with a real estate company recently, planning to sell at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030, as the ...

Chinese robot upstart sets goal of selling at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030
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 ... Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTECH has set up a joint venture (JV) with a real estate company recently, planning to sell at least 10,000 humanoid robots by 2030, as the ...

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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СМИ сообщили подробности о новой мирной инициативе США
Утверждается, что она обсуждалась на встрече в Майами

Суд в России заочно приговорил Майкла Наки к пяти годам колонии
Всего ему назначили 14 лет по двум делам

У побережья Болгарии атаковали ещё два судна, одно затонуло
Премьер Болгарии вызывает посла РФ

Трамп пояснил слова о согласии РФ и Украины на перемирие в энергетике
По его словам, они согласились, потому что он так сказал

Франция задержала в Индийском океане танкер "теневого флота" России
Его подозревают в незаконной перевозке топлива

В Пензе блогера приговорили к двум годам принудительных работ по делу о видеоролике об облавах для отправки на войну
ФСБ усмотрела в видео призыв к насилию против сотрудников военкоматов.

Собянин заявил о десятках сбитых БПЛА, "летевших на Москву"
Беспилотники атаковали Ставрополье

При ударе по Харькову разрушен подъезд, не менее трёх погибших
По Киеву били баллистическими ракетами

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

Africanews

Tigray residents say life is returning to normal as Ethiopian forces retake control
Residents of Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, say life is returning to normal after federal forces retook control of the city, which has been seized by Tigray rebels.

Ethiopian Airlines flight denied landing in Israel over Indonesian pilot
An Ethiopian Airlines flight bound for Tel Aviv was forced to turn around mid-air because one of its pilots was Indonesian, Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 reported on Monday.

Pakistan: Passenger train derailment kills at least five, injures more than 30
At least five people were killed and more than 30 injured when the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan, Pakistan, early on Tuesday, 13 October. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the accident.

Somali-born Sagal Abdi-Wali sworn in as London's newest MP
Somali-born Sagal Abdi-Wali has been sworn in as MP for Holborn and St Pancras in the British House of Commons. Abdi-Wali won last week's by-election for the central London constituency with 45 percent of the vote, beating Green Party leader Zack Polanski who secured about 33 percent.

Ceuta awaits King Felipe after summer migration crisis
Ceuta braces for a symbolic royal visit by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia after a mass migration crisis strained the enclave’s social cohesion.

Belgium: 9 minors arrested as clashes erupt near Brussels-Midi
Clashes near Brussels-Midi station leave around ten arrested, including nine minors, as student and anti-austerity protests continue in Belgium.

Former DRC president Kabila to lead new group replacing AFC/M23
Congo's former president, Joseph Kabila, is taking the helm of a new political-military platform: the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, or FRN. Announced on Monday in Goma, eastern DRC, the coalition brings together key figures from the AFC/M23 anti-government forces.

Dangote's Nigerian oil refinery extends IPO by 2 weeks
Aliko Dangote's Nigerian oil refinery is extending the deadline for its initial public offering in order to broaden participation, its owner said Monday. The IPO, set to be Africa's largest capital market operation, was due to close on Tuesday but it will now be extended for two weeks.

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.