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Met Police says letter with claims about Meghan's father not shared with other law enforcement
The Met said it passed information to the duchess but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.

Plan for Northern Olympics to get £7m in Healey's Budget
The full feasibility study will look in detail at how hosting the Games in northern England could work.

Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test
The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Mum dies after trying to rescue sons swept away at sea in Bahamas
The children were subsequently rescued from the water, police say.

Infantino tells BBC Sport he is backed by 'vast majority' of world football
Fifa president Gianni Infantino laughs off questions about whether he considered resigning over the World Cup sell-off debacle.

Strictly's new presenters - after mixed reviews have they found their feet?
Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say.

Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires?
Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.

Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep you and your home warmer for longer
Make draught excluders from socks, leave your oven door open after cooking and opt for lots of thin layers of clothing to stay warm.

The artist dropping her debut album after a billion streams
Irish DJ Jazzy came up on the Dublin club scene and has worked with industry heavyweights like Calvin Harris.

Ruins of Limoges city hall a symbol of France divided by national protests
Younger Limoges residents see the destruction of their town hall as unfortunate collateral damage in a wider movement. For others, the fire was an unacceptable tragedy.

Ukraine says Starlink connection 'now stable' after network limits
The slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.

The convicted £33m tax fraudster evading justice and living it up in Dubai
Arif Patel "should not be beyond the reach of the justice system," says the PM’s anti-corruption champion.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany's recovery will take 'weeks' after collapse
Vincent Kompany remains stable in hospital as doctors run tests following his collapse on Friday, says Bayern Munich director Max Eberl.

Arrest made after fire at Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat
Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.

Watch: The rise of AI election ads in US midterms campaign
BBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.

How Brazil's changing working class is reshaping the presidential race
Calls for change present a challenge to President Lula in the second round of the election on Sunday.

How does the UK state pension compare with other countries?
Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?

Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?
Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.

The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

When to switch your clocks back as British Summer Time comes to an end
British Summer Time will soon comes to an end as the clocks go back an hour to Greenwich Mean Time.

Watch: Moment fin whale swallows thousands of gallons of water during feeding
Videographer Rhys Morgan captured footage of the worlds second largest whale lunge feeding on his drone.

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Coming soon: Sir David Attenborough's next great ocean journey
Every wave has a story. Experience the wonder waiting beneath the surface

Infantino says he is backed by 'vast majority'
Fifa president Gianni Infantino laughs off questions about whether he considered resigning over the World Cup sell-off debacle.

Poor England suffer another Australia humiliation
England are well beaten by defending champions Australia in their second Women's Rugby League World Cup Group A match in Perth.

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Iran says won’t allow US warships to get close as Trump ponders new attacks
Iranian officials, media and analysts sense war is closer, but signal there will be no backing down.

Jordan’s King Abdullah orders firm response after deadly church attack
Authorities are still searching for the attackers and say it is too early to determine if they had ties to known groups.

France protests live: 135 arrested as marches held under tight security
Authorities say they are determined to prevent another weekend of looting, burned cars and attacks on public buildings.

Is Iran planning attacks on Americans; why is the US on alert?
US intelligence memo warns that Iranian plots against US citizens in the Middle East 'have reached advanced stages'.

Malaysia considers complete ban on Israel-based navigation app Waze
Malaysia has barred civil servants from using Waze for official duties over its links to Israel.

Serbia elections test student movement demanding justice for 16 victims
Serbia elections test student movement demanding justice for 16 victims

Barcelona housing activists evicted by police from residential building
Housing activists in Barcelona seized a mostly empty building to house vulnerable families and create a community hub.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Top 5 El Clasico matches between La Liga giants
Matches between Barca and Real are among the biggest in world football, with their rivalry spanning more than a century.

Czech Republic advances media funding overhaul despite criticism
Journalists prepare to strike as politicians push through changes that critics say threaten independence.

Democracy by ZIP Code: Two Americas, one election
How can Americans living just miles apart experience completely different versions of the American dream?

German police detain suspect after fire engulfs Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest
No injuries were reported at the building, while police said a ‘suspicious person’ had been taken into custody.

Bayern say coach Kompany ‘stable’ in hospital but will be out for weeks
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany collapsed during training on Friday but is said to be 'stable' in hospital.

Deadly ‘racist’ attack in France: Are hate crimes rising in Europe?
Monitoring group reports more Muslims in Europe face racial discrimination as 'terrorist' attack kills one in France.

France braces for another day of mass protests as security on high alert
Several planned marches in major cities in France have been banned by authorities, provoking an uproar by rights groups.

Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro debate policy proposals before run-off
Polls indicate Brazil's presidential candidates are neck and neck before Sunday's voting.

Ethiopian PM’s advisor: Tigrayan forces and others hinder stability
Advisor to Ethiopia’s Prime Minister stated that Tigrayan forces and regional actors are hindering regional stability.

Just Eat apologises after AI-generated images blunder
Just Eat has apologised after its AI-generated food images went viral for grossly misrepresenting menu items.

Ilhan Omar votes as Trump renews attacks amid federal probe
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has cast her ballot ahead of the US midterms.

Why is Israel launching a new military operation in the occupied West Bank?
Netanyahu says 'we will destroy this place' as Israeli forces begin days-long operation with raids and demolitions.

Bolivian teachers strike over wages and education reform
Bolivian teachers strike over wages and education reform

The Muslims finding belonging in southern Spain
Centuries after the end of Islamic rule, some Muslims are choosing Andalusia, drawn by traces of its past.

Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA ‘to create positive change’
Washington has raised pressure on Havana after the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Chicago Bulls storm back from early deficit to beat Milwaukee Bucks in NBA
Jayson Tatum puts up 36 as Boston Celtics send NY Knicks to second straight loss and Lakers surge past Clippers.

Massive chemical plant fire triggers mass evacuations in Mexico
An explosive fire erupted on Friday at a chemical plant in Leon, Mexico.

Dan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan: Why is Trump’s DOJ suing in Alaska?
US government seeks to delay Alaska Senate result over concerns about two candidates with the same name.

Global Times

Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area
Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area

Teodoro charges at China with a paper shield
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has once again been huffing at China, claiming that if China were to remove ...

China's token prices double, usage triples amid AI application boom: report
Prices for Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) large model token services have doubled from the second half of 2025, while usage ...

China launches new remote sensing satellite, creating glowing 'space jellyfish' in the sky
Watch the glowing “space jellyfish” made by China's rocket launch on October 23! China launched Yaogan-50 03 satellite, a remote ...

Ninety years on, the great Long March spirit is a light shining on the world: Global Times editorial

Ukraine's awkward position: Dependent on the US, powerless to push back
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China issues guidelines to boost AI-driven job creation, mitigate employment displacement risks
China has rolled out a set of policy measures to create jobs through artificial intelligence (AI), improve employment quality and mitigate the impact of job displacement resulting from AI applications, helping build an employment-friendly development model, amid the rapid development and growing use of the technology.

16 killed, 54 injured after 7.0-magnitude quake hits China's Xizang
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16 killed, 54 injured after 7.0-magnitude quake hits China's Xizang

7.0-magnitude Xizang quake an extensional fracture: expert
The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday was an extensional rupture, according to experts with the China ... China completes first demo unit of next-gen heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator The first demonstration unit of China's new-generation, domestically developed medical heavy-ion accelerator has been completed in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, southern China, according to the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) under ... China's fiscal revenue sees steady growth in Jan.-Sept. China's fiscal revenue grew steadily in the first three quarters of 2026, with general public budget revenue reaching about 17.23 trillion yuan (about 2.56 trillion U.S. dollars) during the period, ...

China completes first demo unit of next-gen heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator
7.0-magnitude Xizang quake an extensional fracture: expert The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday was an extensional rupture, according to experts with the China ... The first demonstration unit of China's new-generation, domestically developed medical heavy-ion accelerator has been completed in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, southern China, according to the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) under ... China's fiscal revenue sees steady growth in Jan.-Sept. China's fiscal revenue grew steadily in the first three quarters of 2026, with general public budget revenue reaching about 17.23 trillion yuan (about 2.56 trillion U.S. dollars) during the period, ...

China's fiscal revenue sees steady growth in Jan.-Sept.
7.0-magnitude Xizang quake an extensional fracture: expert The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Baqen County of the city of Nagqu in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday was an extensional rupture, according to experts with the China ... China completes first demo unit of next-gen heavy-ion cancer therapy accelerator The first demonstration unit of China's new-generation, domestically developed medical heavy-ion accelerator has been completed in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, southern China, according to the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) under ... China's fiscal revenue grew steadily in the first three quarters of 2026, with general public budget revenue reaching about 17.23 trillion yuan (about 2.56 trillion U.S. dollars) during the period, ...

Chinese-made 16.68m ultra-large diameter slurry shield machine rolls off line
Chinese tech company unveils new AI model based on fully domestic computing power

Chinese tech company unveils new AI model based on fully domestic computing power
Chinese-made 16.68m ultra-large diameter slurry shield machine rolls off line

'China Haul' reflects growing appeal of shopping in China
China's commerce ministry said that the "China Haul" trend on overseas social media reflects the rising recognition and appreciation of "Shopping in China."

China's innovation gains pace, powering new growth drivers: report
China's token prices double, usage triples amid AI application boom: report Prices for Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) large model token services have doubled from the second half of 2025, while usage amount tripled. The average daily token use reached about 500 ... China's innovation capacity continued to strengthen last year, with the innovation environment improving and new growth drivers expanding, providing solid support for high-quality development, official data showed on Friday. ... US investment in China rises 7.7% in Jan-Sep, says Commerce Ministry US investment in China rose 7.7 percent in the first nine months of 2026, a senior official from China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday, underscoring continued interest from foreign ...

US investment in China rises 7.7% in Jan-Sep, says Commerce Ministry
China's token prices double, usage triples amid AI application boom: report Prices for Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) large model token services have doubled from the second half of 2025, while usage amount tripled. The average daily token use reached about 500 ... China's innovation gains pace, powering new growth drivers: report China's innovation capacity continued to strengthen last year, with the innovation environment improving and new growth drivers expanding, providing solid support for high-quality development, official data showed on Friday. ... US investment in China rose 7.7 percent in the first nine months of 2026, a senior official from China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday, underscoring continued interest from foreign ...

Red tourism thrives in Liupan Mountain, China's Ningxia
A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan ... China edges US for first women's team world gymnastics title in 20 years China edged the United States by 0.233 points to claim its first women's team title in 20 years at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships here on Wednesday. In pics: 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair A visitor views artworks at the 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 20, 2026. With a theme of "Cultural Heritage Bridges Life to a ...

China edges US for first women's team world gymnastics title in 20 years
Red tourism thrives in Liupan Mountain, China's Ningxia A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan ... China edged the United States by 0.233 points to claim its first women's team title in 20 years at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships here on Wednesday. In pics: 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair A visitor views artworks at the 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 20, 2026. With a theme of "Cultural Heritage Bridges Life to a ...

In pics: 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair
Red tourism thrives in Liupan Mountain, China's Ningxia A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan ... China edges US for first women's team world gymnastics title in 20 years China edged the United States by 0.233 points to claim its first women's team title in 20 years at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships here on Wednesday. A visitor views artworks at the 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 20, 2026. With a theme of "Cultural Heritage Bridges Life to a ...

From embroidery to tourism, SW China's Yunnan turns ethnic traditions into opportunities
On a warm afternoon, 63-year-old Yi woman Pu Lianying sat in a community workshop, embroidering pink peonies onto black velvet and chatting with friends. Occasionally, tourists stopped by to browse embroidered decorations displayed on a table. The workshop is in Lianjiang Community in Eshan Yi ...

After rescued seal twice refuses to leave, authorities seek ways to keep him, without interference
China's first fully AI-generated feature film to hit cinemas on Friday

China's first fully AI-generated feature film to hit cinemas on Friday
After rescued seal twice refuses to leave, authorities seek ways to keep him, without interference

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Российские войска нанесли удар по складу в городе Лозовая
Погиб один человек, еще трое пострадали

Аэропорты в РФ из-за угроз БПЛА закрывают в 4 раза чаще, чем в 2025
Подсчёты сделал Forbes на основе данных Росавиации

В домике Гитлера в Баварских Альпах произошёл крупный пожар
Задержан подозреваемый в поджоге

Активиста Морозова били и пытали при задержании
Это утверждает его девушка Дарья Багина

Военный суд в Ростове приговорил двух украинцев и россиянина к длительным срокам заключения
Их обвинили во взрывах и поджоге

Starlink в Украине вновь заработал на скорости более 400 км/ч
Проблемы со связью начались в ночь на 14 октября

"Интервидения" в Саудовской Аравии в 2026 году не будет
Об этом сообщило агентство ТАСС

Удары РФ по Украине: двое погибших и более 30 раненых за сутки
За ночь выпущено более 100 дронов

Беспилотники атаковали завод "Тольяттикаучук". Блэкаут в Крыму
Пожар возник на подстанции "Тамань"

Зеленский: ограничения Starlink сохраняются вопреки словам Трампа
Спутниковая связь продолжает отключаться на высоких скоростях

Российская Metro перечислила миллиард рублей на технику военным
Активы немецкой торговой сети перешли под временное управление

Минюст запустил реестр россиян, попавших под ограничительные меры
В список уже внесли 12 человек

ВСУ нанесли воздушный удар по заводу "Протон" в Орле
Атакованное предприятие - одно из ведущих в системе российского ВПК

Минюст признал "иноагентом" главреда "Эха" Максима Курникова
И бывшего депутата Мосгордумы Елену Шувалову

Белый дом: Россия и Украина договорились о прекращении огня в Алешках
Временное прекращение огня начнется 29 октября

В Петербурге экс-кандидата от "Яблока" обвинили в "дискредитации"
Заявление на Дмитрия Хорзова написал участник войны в Украине

Россия и Украина обменялись военнопленными по формуле "270 на 270"
Также прошел обмен гражданскими лицами

Все аэропорты Москвы не работают, в Шереметьеве объявили тревогу
Власти заявляют об угрозе беспилотников

В деле об убийстве сбежавшей в Армению уроженки Чечни может быть несколько заказчиков 
Следователи рассматривают версию о нескольких заказчиках в деле об убийстве сбежавшей от домашнего насилия уроженки Чечни Айшат Баймурадовой. В октябре ее нашли мертвой после встречи с новой знакомой в Ереване, которая оказалась связана с кадыровцами. Кого именно рассматривают в качестве заказчиков, Следственный комитет Армении в ответе на запрос сайта "Вот Так" не уточнил. Со ссылкой на документ журналисты пишут, что Россия во второй раз проигнорировала запрос на помощь в расследовании...

Песков анонсировал трехсторонние переговоры в Абу-Даби
Они запланированы на первую половину ноября

Africanews

Two 'unauthorised' oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Two 'unauthorised' supertankers hit naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy. On Thursday, a ship transiting the strait was hit by an unknown projectile, the UK reported.

New Tumaini Ebola vaccine trial launches in Bunia as DRC struggles
A clinical trial for a new Ebola vaccine is getting underway in DR Congo’s Ituri province. The TUMAini trial will evaluate candidate vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.

Brazil candidates make final campaign push ahead of presidential runoff
Almost 159 million Brazilians are eligible to vote Sunday in a closely contested presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

CAR: Former hostages greeted by President Touadéra on return to Bangui
In Central African Republic, three hostages released this week after 10 months in captivity arrived in Bangui aboard a special UN flight. A local government official and two members of the National Election Authority, they were kidnapped in Bambouti in December, on the day of the general election.

Police dispel crowds with tear gas after 16-storey building collapses in Nairobi
Police used tear gas to dispel looters and crowds of onlookers after a high-rise building in Kenya’s capital Nairobi collapsed while under construction.

Hungary: 70 years after Soviet crackdown, leaders honour uprising victims
Seventy years after Hungary's 1956 uprising against Soviet rule, Prime Minister Péter Magyar paid tribute to its victims as Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the importance of freedom and democracy.

Johannesburg men run in purple briefs to raise prostate cancer awareness
A sea of purple briefs takes over Johannesburg. Men hit the streets on Friday for the Hollard Daredevil Run, raising awareness about prostate cancer, now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in South Africa.

Portugal’s last circus elephant begins a new life at wildlife sanctuary
A new beginning for Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, as she settles into life at a wildlife sanctuary in Alentejo, southern Portugal.

Benin earns four nominations at 2026 Africa Tourism Awards
Benin has been nominated in four categories at the 2026 Africa Tourism Awards, putting the West African nation in the spotlight for its cultural heritage and tourism appeal.

Deforestation threatens fish stocks and livelihoods in Central African Republic
Experts say deforestation is causing lower water levels on the river, making it muddier and reducing its oxygen content, which makes it more difficult for fish to breed.

South Africa's bilateral trade with China surges after zero-tariff deal
Commerce between the two countries reached almost $15 billion from May through to August, representing a nearly 24 per cent year-on-year increase.

South Africa: Dwindling support for ANC amid service delivery chaos
Outside the wealthy neighbourhoods, anger at lack of services like water or electricity has led many to say they won’t be voting.

Kenya: huge piles of rubble after high-rise building collapses
A multi-storey building under construction has collapsed in Nairobi, leaving a vast pile of rubble. Red Cross workers have arrived at the scene, where excavators are being used among the debris.

One person killed in deadly shooting in Paris suburbs
One person was killed and four others were seriously wounded when gunshots were fired from a vehicle in a Parisian suburb on Friday, French authorities said.

Pix of the Day, 23rd October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 23rd October, 2026 - Across the world

France deploys 70,000 police, shuts Paris museums ahead of protests
Some 70,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed across France on Saturday while the Louvre and several other major Paris museums will be closed as authorities seek to prevent renewed violence during planned protests.

Storm Austen batters France and UK with winds of up to 160 km/h
Huge waves, uprooted trees and damaged boats mark Storm Austen's arrival in France and the UK. Gusts of up to 160 km/h have battered Brittany, while fallen branches have blocked roads in southern England.

Russia, Ukraine and the US set for November peace talks
Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planned to resume in November in the United Arab Emirates, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.

Nairobi building collapse raises safety concerns as rescuers search rubble
Several people are feared trapped after a multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, on Friday, October 23.

France: shops barricaded in Lyon and Orléans for possible unrest
Wooden boards are going up across France as shopkeepers brace for possible unrest. With a National Rally congress in Orléans and protests approaching in Lyon, businesses fear damage and disruption.

South African author defends use of AI to write her books
Coral Hart - a pseudonym she uses to protect her real name - has published more than 370 books in just 20 months using AI.

Gaza: Moment Israeli airstrike hits building in Nuseirat caught on camera
Footage captures the moment an Israeli strike hits a building in Gaza's Nuseirat camp. No deaths were reported, but images show a wounded person.

F1's Lewis Hamilton says he'll keep driving to achieve dream of racing in Africa
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton welcomed Formula 1’s plan to return to Africa, saying he’ll extend his career until he can race on the continent.

UN migration agency warns 874,000 Somalians at risk of displacement from flooding
It says amid strengthening El Niño conditions, familes already struggling with repeated displacement, have little left to fall back on.

Gunfire rocks Ethiopia-Kenya border as hundreds flee
Hundreds of Ethiopians crossed into Kenya on Thursday as gunfire and chaotic scenes were reported in the border town of Moyale, police said.

Nigeria steps up airport health screenings over Ebola fears
Passengers arriving at Lagos airport queue for temperature checks as Nigeria steps up health screening protocols for international arrivals. The country confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola earlier this week in a woman returning from Uganda.

Nigeria's health minister says first Ebola case remains isolated
Muhammad Ali Pate urged the public to 'remain calm' described the case as a single contained infection.

Scuffle breaks out in Albanian parliament as MPs clash over protests
Heated exchanges and chaotic scenes gripped Albania's parliament in Tirana on Thursday as rival MPs clashed inside, while student demonstrators continued their protests outside for a tenth day.

Taiwan: Deadly Typhoon Champi brings travel chaos and school closures
Towering waves crashed against Taiwan's coastline as Typhoon Champi swept past the island on Friday, leaving one person dead, 94 injured and hundreds of flights cancelled.

Ivory Coast court postpones hearing on Tidjane Thiam's election to lead PDCI
A court in Abidjan has postponed a hearing on the election of Tidjane Thiam as president of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast.

Tigray is still at war, rebel leader warns, claiming tactical victories
The leader of Ethiopia’s rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front says the northern state is still at war. In a message aired on Tigrayan television on Wednesday, Debretsion Gebremichael said the TPLF is continuing to fight federal forces in the region and will “remain a graveyard for its enemies.”

WHO: Africa facing 'complex' Ebola outbreak after Nigeria reports first case
The World Health Organization’s Africa chief warned that the continent is facing a “complex” Ebola outbreak, after the first case of the virus was reported in Nigeria.

China: Panic as 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocks Tibet
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, at 10.33 pm on Thursday 22 October, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

Young Uganda-based refugees chase their Olympic dream in Senegal
They are among six refugee athletes taking part in Youth Olympic Games which get underway in Dakar on 31 October.

UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest nations from super El Niño
It said the weather system was a 'wrecking ball' that would bring havoc to Latin America, eastern and southern Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

Two European women kidnapped in Niger freed in Libya
The two were kidnapped in separate incidents in Niger, where they were involved in education and development initiatives, more than a year and a half ago.

Egypt urges political solution to conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthis
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday said all options must be explored to find a political solution between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

Crowds watch twice-a-year sunrise ceremony at Abu Simbel temple
Tourists flocked to the Abu Simbel temple in Egypt on Thursday to witness a rare astronomical ceremony that has been taking place for thousands of years.

EU awards top rights prize to International Criminal Court
Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union's top rights prize, the Sakharov prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump.

France: Artists and collectors gather at Art Basel Paris despite unrest
Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.

Guinea's ex-Constitutional Court president sentenced to seven years in jail
Mohamed Lamine Bangoura was found guilty of illicit enrichment, corruption, embezzlement of public funds, and money laundering.

Germany: Humanoid robots and AI supercomputers take centre stage in Berlin
Humanoid robots, intelligent machines and powerful supercomputers take centre stage at Nvidia's Berlin event. CEO Jensen Huang predicted a thriving AI economy in Europe.

Madagascar pauses corruption cases relating to ex-president, officials
In a statement, Madagascar’s Anti-Corruption Unit (PAC) said it had received complaints targeting several former officials, including ex-president Andry Rajoelina. The proceedings have been temporarily suspended as it first has to be determined whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the cases.

Pix of the Day, 22nd October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 22nd October, 2026 - Across the world

Spanish right champions Ceuta migrant crisis as its key topic in election campaign
A sense of abandonment in conservative Ceuta following the migrant crisis of July is giving fresh ammunition to right-wing parties ahead of Spain's general election on 29 November.

Uganda says August export revenue up 36 per cent on higher gold earnings
The finance ministry says it shipped $889 million worth of the precious metal over the month, up 68.9 per cent from last year.

Foreign national beaten to death by mob in South Africa’s Durban
A mob of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death Thursday in South Africa's port city of Durban, a flashpoint for anti-migrant sentiment, police said.

Chad: Former PM Succès Masra leaves country for medical treatment
His departure to France for medical treatment comes two months after his release from prison following a presidential pardon.

As food assistance wanes, Palestinians face the prospect of hunger
Palestinians in Gaza face worsening humanitarian conditions as the United Nations had to slash food assistance due to funding shortages, deepening food insecurity for thousands of families who rely on aid to survive.

Ukraine: At least 9 people were killed in Russian attacks over the past 24 hours
At least nine people were killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, according to Ukrainian authorities, as overnight missile and drone strikes sparked fires in Kyiv and the Kharkiv region.