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Meghan's father Thomas Markle appears in court over child sex abuse material
The 82-year-old was arrested in Florida after the FBI searched two Los Angeles-area storage units he rented.

Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist
Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.

How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight
The behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution also helped elevate him, writes the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.

With Stephen Miller pick, Trump readies for a battle
The US president's promotion of Miller, a loyal partisan firebrand to be his new chief of staff sets up likely clashes with Congress.

New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.

Harry and five others seek to challenge Mail publisher privacy ruling
The Duke of Sussex and other public figures lost a High Court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.

Child, 6, dies weeks after Waterford arson attack
The attack happened last month at the family home on the outskirts of Waterford in the Republic of Ireland.

Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?
The car company's CEO Elon Musk has said production will halt in Texas, to focus on the firm's self-driving Cybercabs.

Manhunt after boy injured by sword, sparking Gloucester school lockdowns
Two schools went into lockdown following the incident and one woman has been arrested.

AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.

Man, 41, and boy, 16, arrested after car damaged by gunshots
Police said a vehicle in Morriston, Swansea, sustained damage "consistent with a firearms discharge".

Spain's rail authorities face European fraud probe after Urda rail disaster
Prosecutors begin investigating EU funds meant for upgrading the Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people.

Met Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about Brand
Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".

Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction
The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry.

Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand
The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.

'A beautiful story' as Bellingham brothers called up
It may be a surprise to some but Jobe Bellingham's call up to the England senior side has been a long time coming.

Huntingdon train attack victim thought 'this is what it feels like to die', court told
Scott Bletcher says he found police and told them 'am I glad to see you, I've been stabbed".

How unprecedented changes to the polar vortex may impact the UK's weather
An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.

Four midterms takeaways for 2028 White House race
The buzz about the presidential election is already under way - here's what we learned this week.

Spate of bomb threats poses serious challenge to airline industry
After a week of disruption, airlines are facing both safety and financial concerns.

Man, 35, charged with murder of Carrie Mullane
Police say the last confirmed sighting of Carrie Mullane (Noonan) was on 10 October when she left Limerick to travel to Enniskillen.

Cornell faculty pass no-confidence vote over leadership's handling of Jane Doe allegations
Friday's resolution by academic staff is largely symbolic as they do not have the power to remove those in charge of the university.

Firms should publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law, says PM
The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

Man investigated for leaving 17-year-old on Germany's highest mountain
The teenager was eventually rescued on Zugspitze and has since been discharged from hospital.

Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.

Tube drivers to stage strikes in Christmas run-up
The union is in dispute with London Underground over working arrangements for drivers.

Childminder who left more than 20 children alone in her home jailed
Amanda Mathewson was caught neglecting children at her home in Dunfermline after being spied on by parents.

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Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant star in a 1995 adaptation
Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are thrown into sudden hardship on the death of their father.

England 'disappointment' fuels Dewsbury-Hall's Everton heroics
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall responds to his England omission by scoring a stunning goal to inspire Everton's 3-1 comeback victory over Coventry City.

Lampard feels hair pull should have led to Coventry penalty
Coventry had a trio of decisions go against them in defeat at Everton, with Frank Lampard suggesting a hair pull should have been a penalty.

Whole Australia team knew of sandpaper use - Khawaja
Usman Khawaja claims the entire Australia team knew about the use of sandpaper to tamper with the ball in the final Test of their 2018 series with South Africa.

Ferrari's Hamilton-Leclerc problem - and other F1 stories to follow
This weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix is in many ways the first page of the first chapter of the next championship battle.

Six tries and a big win - but were Ireland ruthless?
Despite a six-try and 30-point win over Argentina, Andy Farrell and Tadhg Beirne admit Ireland could have been more ruthless in Friday's win.

WTA chair apologises to Pegula for airing of 'diva' comment
WTA chair Valerie Camillo apologises to Jessica Pegula after her "diva" comment about Mirra Andreeva was live-streamed.

Barry scores twice as Everton fight back to beat Coventry
In-form Thierno Barry scores twice as Everton came from behind to beat Coventry as the Toffees move into fifth in the Premier League table.

Al Jazeera

EU tells TikTok to fix ‘harmful’ For You feed, threatens fines
TikTok's algorithm 'leading users down rabbit holes they cannot easily escape from', European Commission says.

How Trump’s unconvincing narrative on Iran lost him the US midterms
Donald Trump and the Republicans struggle to spin a historic defeat in the US midterms.

US urges China to honour Busan trade deal commitments
Trump-Xi Busan deal aimed to ease tariffs and tech restrictions; progress hinges on China's fulfilment of commitments.

Palestinian couples tie the knot in mass wedding in Gaza
The event brought 250 couples together to celebrate love and new beginnings despite Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.

Who is Stephen Miller, Trump’s new White House chief of staff?
Miller has been a close confidant of Trump since 2016 and an architect of the president's hardline immigration policies.

Protesters break into Microsoft data centre site in Amsterdam
Data centres face protests across Europe due to the massive amounts of computing power and water they use.

Trump promotes Stephen Miller to Chief of Staff ‘to run things well’
President Donald Trump has promoted long-time aide Stephen Miller to Chief of Staff, replacing Susie Wiles.

Meghan Markle’s father arrested in US over alleged child sex abuse photos
US authorities found sexually explicit photos that appeared to show Thomas Markle with prepubescent girls.

Migrants arrive in Spain’s Canary Islands after being rescued at sea
More than 3,200 migrants were rescued in the first six days of November in Canary Islands, Spain.

Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay starting 12-day Latin America tour
The 71-year-old pontiff is visiting three countries despite undergoing surgery to remove a tumour last month.

How ‘Street Medics’ protect French protesters
French authorities are investigating more than a hundred cases of alleged police misconduct at cost of living protests.

Tanzanian opposition leader jailed in ‘politically motivated’ case
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been jailed in a case widely condemned as politically motivated.

Why is Britain refusing to pay slavery reparations?
Britain compensated slave owners, not the enslaved. Can an apology without reparations be enough?

Could Trump’s veto stop the Democratic majority?
Democrats have won the House and Senate. AJLabs looks at the numbers and what their majority means for Trump.

Israel closes Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque to Palestinians for Jewish holiday
Contested West Bank holy site is reopened exclusively for Israelis, deepening tensions over control of the mosque.

Trump names Stephen Miller as new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
Susie Wiles steps down as White House chief of staff; Stephen Miller assumes the role amid post-election reshuffling.

Armed men kill at least 33 in village in Ebola-hit eastern DRC
Locals blame ADF armed group, which pledged allegiance to ISIL in 2019, for the deadly raids on North Kivu villages.

Why is Paraguay facing a banking and political crisis?
Ueno collapse raises questions about state influence and accountability.

Goats on weed-clearing duty become unlikely Tokyo celebrities
Two goats deployed to clear overgrown grass near a Tokyo railway station have become social media stars.

‘Message to the West’ bomb threats target European newsrooms, travel
Newsrooms in Ireland and Bulgaria received bomb threats from someone identifying themself as ‘Mikhail Andropov’.

Russia’s land gains in Ukraine dwindle as its diesel reportedly goes unsold
Moscow is suffering losses on the battlefield as US traders reportedly refuse to honour Trump's diesel deal with Putin.

Israeli settlers seize Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing dozens
Israeli settlers have forced dozens of Palestinians from their homes in Jericho after seizing eight properties.

Yemeni gov’t forces, Houthis trade blame for deadly strikes on Taiz market
The attack on al-Hadara market in Taiz governorate's al-Waziiya district killed at least 30 people, Houthi rebels say.

Valencia vs Real Madrid: La Liga – preview, team news, predictions
A win at struggling Valencia would provisionally take Madrid level on points with league leaders Barcelona.

How Paraguay’s Ueno collapse is only its latest banking crisis
President Santiago Pena is under fire over links to parent company of collapsed bank.

Global Times

Record number of 40 US agricultural firms display at CIIE as Chinese expert urges Washington to deliver on tariff cuts for two-way trade
A record number of than 40 US food and agricultural trade associations and companies attended the 9th China International ...

China adopts cross-border anti-corruption law, a governance milestone with global insights: experts
China's top legislature on Friday adopted a law to combat cross-border corruption at a legislative session of the Standing Committee ...

Quad launches Malabar drills off Japan; expert says training fuels regional tensions as Japan risks overestimating own strength
Elements of armed forces from the US, Japan, India and Australia launched the Malabar 2026 maritime exercise on Thursday, with ...

China-developed airborne wind power system takes flight as developer explores AI computing aloft
Chinese energy technology company Linyi Yunchuan launched its S4000 Stratosphere Airborne Wind Energy System (SAWES) in Yueyang, Central China's Hunan ...

After US Democrats' midterm win, Taiwan authorities scramble for cracks in new Congress' door: Global Times editorial

Pressuring for concessions? Europe should not misjudge China
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China 'isn't buying' Nvidia chips. Why are some Americans so rattled?
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Yellow River Rejuvenated: Swans return, wetlands flourish and green dreams take root after 80 years of careful management
From the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau to the Bohai Sea, Yellow River, China's second-longest river, is witnessing an ecological transformation, as environmental restoration and green development reshape both its landscape and the lives of people along its banks.

AI helps track tigers, gibbons and elephants to turn sightings into protection in China
After 15 years of searching, Mauritian scholar's dream comes true

After 15 years of searching, Mauritian scholar's dream comes true
AI helps track tigers, gibbons and elephants to turn sightings into protection in China

Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole
A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ... Bedbug-tracking social media raises questions over hotels operation and reputation A social media plug-in called "Bedbug Map," which allows users to report hotels possibly infested with bedbugs and other pests, has gone viral in China, attracting over 200,000 users and ... Unitree ties up with oil giant, AI startup to develop embodied AI robots for oilfields, refineries Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics is forming a new joint venture (JV) with Kunlun Manufacturing, an energy equipment platform under Chinese state-owned oil giant China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), and ...

Bedbug-tracking social media raises questions over hotels operation and reputation
Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ... A social media plug-in called "Bedbug Map," which allows users to report hotels possibly infested with bedbugs and other pests, has gone viral in China, attracting over 200,000 users and ... Unitree ties up with oil giant, AI startup to develop embodied AI robots for oilfields, refineries Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics is forming a new joint venture (JV) with Kunlun Manufacturing, an energy equipment platform under Chinese state-owned oil giant China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), and ...

Unitree ties up with oil giant, AI startup to develop embodied AI robots for oilfields, refineries
Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ... Bedbug-tracking social media raises questions over hotels operation and reputation A social media plug-in called "Bedbug Map," which allows users to report hotels possibly infested with bedbugs and other pests, has gone viral in China, attracting over 200,000 users and ... Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics is forming a new joint venture (JV) with Kunlun Manufacturing, an energy equipment platform under Chinese state-owned oil giant China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), and ...

Hainan's new offshore duty-free policy logs 5 bln USD sales in first year
China-developed airborne wind power system takes flight as developer explores AI computing aloft

China, Canada to hold high-level economic dialogue after eight years, as bilateral trade ties gain momentum
China and Canada will hold the second round of the China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue in Canada on November 9, the Chinese Foreign Ministry (FM) announced on Friday, marking the resumption of the high-level mechanism after eight years amid growing efforts by both countries to deepen economic ...

Norway targets $3 billion in seafood exports to China by 2035, showing 'strong' confidence in Chinese market
Record number of 40 US agricultural firms display at CIIE as Chinese expert urges Washington to deliver on tariff cuts for two-way trade A record number of than 40 US food and agricultural trade associations and companies attended the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, showcasing a wide range of ... Norway on Friday unveiled a new target to increase its seafood exports to China to 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) by 2035 at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) ... World's highest-altitude grid-connected solar thermal power station begins operation in China's Xizang China's highest-altitude Xizang Autonomous Region saw the first generating unit of a solar power demonstration project connected to the national grid on Friday, marking the start of operations at the ...

World's highest-altitude grid-connected solar thermal power station begins operation in China's Xizang
Record number of 40 US agricultural firms display at CIIE as Chinese expert urges Washington to deliver on tariff cuts for two-way trade A record number of than 40 US food and agricultural trade associations and companies attended the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, showcasing a wide range of ... Norway targets $3 billion in seafood exports to China by 2035, showing 'strong' confidence in Chinese market Norway on Friday unveiled a new target to increase its seafood exports to China to 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) by 2035 at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) ... China's highest-altitude Xizang Autonomous Region saw the first generating unit of a solar power demonstration project connected to the national grid on Friday, marking the start of operations at the ...

China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome
Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...

Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou
China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...

Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program
China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...

Scholar Gao Guohui finds faith in historical books
For scholar Gao Guohui, reading historical books of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the Long March has become than a personal pursuit. It is a way to understand the convictions of an earlier generation, preserve the memories of ordinary people and ...

China's young people embrace self-healthcare and self-discipline
Chinese word 'duanju' enters English lexicon

Chinese word 'duanju' enters English lexicon
China's young people embrace self-healthcare and self-discipline

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Трамп назначил Стивена Миллера главой аппарата Белого дома
Он один из главных противников иммиграции в США

Ученые из США выступили в защиту математика Азата Мифтахова
Во Франции в Сен-Дени 7 ноября пройдет вечер солидарности с политзаключенным

Россия атаковала объект энергетики в Житомирской области
Из-за этого также ухудшилась ситуация с энергообеспечением Киева

Производители протезов со связями во власти заработали миллиарды рублей
С начала вторжения в Украину в России открылось более ста новых профильных компаний

Отца Меган Маркл арестовали за хранение детской порнографии
Его обвиняют в хранении изображений сексуализированного насилия над детьми

Суд в Кении назначил 200 лет тюрьмы лидеру секты за убийство 190 детей
Он призывал последователей уморить себя голодом, чтобы "встретиться с Иисусом"

В Москве подростку дали срок по делу о молотках у квартир сотрудников РКН
Он рассказывал, что его пытали

Российские войска атаковали Сумы и Харьков. Есть пострадавшие
В прифронтовом регионе погиб сотрудник ДТЭК

Европейские СМИ и авиакомпании подверглись угрозам о минировании
Угрозы поступают всю неделю

Партию Яшина "Мирная Россия" внесли в реестр "иностранных агентов"
Министерство юстиции России внесло в список так называемых "иностранных агентов" партию оппозиционного политика Ильи Яшина "Мирная Россия". Кроме того, в обновленный список вошли медиаресурс "Разоблачено", политическая партия "Рассвет", режиссер Леда Гарина, обозреватель Борис Грозовский, омский активист Николай Родькин, поэтесса Галина Рымбу и журналист Мурат Темиров. Яшин создал партию "Мирная Россия" в июне 2026 года в Берлине. По его словам, "Мирная Россия" - не эмигрантская партия,...

Не менее 350 российских срочников погибли на войне с Украиной – "Медиазона"
Власти России отрицают участие солдат срочной службы на войне в Украине

Премьер Бельгии получил время на переговоры, отставка пока не принята
Появилась надежда на достижение компромисса

Кыргызстанца заставили подписать контракт с МО РФ. Бишкек направил ноту
В Кыргызстане опасаются, что его отправят на войну

"Вёрстка": часть статистики Росстата после кибератаки недоступна
Речь идёт об Excel-документах

Российские предприятия начали закупать установки с пулемётами
Для защиты от БПЛА

Падение биржевых индексов: IT-компании потеряли миллиарды долларов
Это связано с опасениями относительно развития ИИ

Число погибших при российском ударе по Камышевахе выросло до 53
Спасательные работы продолжаются

Суды в РФ в этом году осудили более 2000 человек по делам о терроризме
Это больше чем за весь 2025 год

Музыканта в Петербурге приговорили по статье о фейках об армии
Андрей Панин осужден на 5 с половиной лет

Япония выразила протест России из-за передачи активов JTI
Активы японской компании передали во временное управление российскому АО "Промышленные активы"

Africanews

Morocco marks anniversary of Western Sahara occupation as UN mission ends
The anniversary comes as the decades-old territorial conflict enters a new diplomatic phase, with a U.N. peacekeeping mission winding down after 35 years. Western Sahara is Africa’s longest-running territorial conflict

Kenya: Sentencing of cult leader Mackenzie draws mixed reactions
Some called the prison term of 200 years for Paul Mackenzie fair, while others said it did not go far enough

Switzerland: Giant banner targets Big Tech outside data centre site
Greenpeace activists unfurled a giant 26-by-26-metre banner outside a data centre construction site in Beringen, northeastern Switzerland, on Friday 6 November, protesting against the growing environmental impact of major technology companies.

UN says struggling to help millions fleeing Sudan war find shelter
The United Nations on Friday said about 15.4 million people who have fled conflict in Sudan need emergency shelter and essential household items, but humanitarian organisations are facing funding shortages.

Dakar 2026: China tops medal count as South Africa, Egypt win gold
Egypt ranked fourth with four gold and five medals in total. South Africa has so far scored one gold, three silver and one bronze

Spain: Vintage cars hit the streets of Almería for annual rally
Around 40 vintage and classic cars have taken to the streets of Almería for the 36th edition of an annual rally. From a rare 1905 Vermorel to a DeLorean, the event celebrates more than a century of motoring history.

China and Gabon boost ties during Oligui Nguema's state visit to Beijing
A boost for China-Gabon relations on Friday as President Xi Jinping welcomed his Gabonese counterpart to Beijing at the start of a state visit.

UNICEF: Children at risk of disease and violence from rise in attacks on water systems
Children around the world are at greater risk from disease, malnutrition and violence due to a sharp rise in attacks on water and sanitation systems. Now UNICEF is calling on conflict parties, governments and humanitarian actors to treat those systems as life-saving civilian infrastructure.

Museum focused on Jewish Moroccan heritage opens in Fez
A museum dedicated to Moroccan Jewish culture has officially opened its doors to the public in Fez, a city which was a center of culture, learning and spirituality since the ninth century

First results show South Africa's ANC headed to all-time election low with 32%
Partial results for South Africa's local elections were released on Friday, and showed the ruling African National Congress was headed for its worst-ever election performance with 32% of the votes after 80% had been counted.

Kenyan doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for murder of 191
The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murder of 190 children and one adult. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie and 28 accomplices were convicted last month of inciting his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.

Netherlands: Protesters storm Amsterdam data centre construction site
Protesters broke into a data centre construction site intended for Microsoft in Amsterdam, on 6 November, climbing cranes and unfurling banners denouncing artificial intelligence and the company's alleged involvement in the war in Gaza.

Pix of the Day, 6th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 6th November, 2026 - Across the world

Tanzania opposition leader jailed for four years after treason acquittal
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday for inciting unrest, avoiding the heavier charge of treason that carries the death penalty

UK: Thousands gather as London switches on its Christmas lights
Thousands of people gathered on London's Regent Street on Thursday 5 November as the famous shopping destination welcomed the Christmas season with a spectacular lights switch-on and fireworks display.

Garbage piles up in Guinea's capital after dump closure
Garbage is piling up everywhere in Conakry since the closure of the Guinean capital's largest landfill, following a deadly trash landslide in August. The illegal dumping poses a threat to health.

Guinea-Bissau cancels controversial US-Funded hepatitis B vaccine trial
After weeks of back and forth, Guinea Bissau has cancelled a proposed vaccine trial on newborn babies over mounting criticism that it was unethical and exploitative.

Trump denounces 'crooked' US midterms after Republican debacle
US President Donald Trump on Thursday denounced "crooked" elections after the Democrats' victory in this week's midterms.

Japan: Commuters flock to see two goats grazing at Tokyo station
Two white goats have become unlikely celebrities in central Tokyo after being recruited to clear overgrown vegetation near Yotsuya railway station. Their eco-friendly gardening duties are attracting crowds of delighted onlookers.

Arab parties back Eisenkot as Israel faces coalition deadlock
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government, after the opposition's Gadi Eisenkot secured a commanding number of recommendations to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Russia, Ukraine escalate mutual strikes in Black Sea ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
Russia’s defense ministry on Thursday claimed its forces struck a cargo ship carrying military supplies in the Black Sea just south of Odesa. This follows months of continuous attacks by Ukraine on vessels entering and leaving Russian ports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu awaits verdict in treason trial
After 19 months in detention, Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu will know his fate on Friday in a treason trial that has drawn international criticism and carries a potential death penalty.

Transition to renewable energy key issue at COP 31 talks
UN climate negotiations beginning in Turkey next week will follow marked by a environmental disasters including heatwaves across Europe and catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A key issue at this year’s talks is the implementation of pledges to phase out fossil fuels.

Kenyan cult leader faces death sentence over child murders
Last month, he was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult between January 2021 and September 2023, alongside 28 co-accused. His lawyer said he would appeal.

Paraguay: Thousands protest banking scandal as president faces impeachment
Thousands of Paraguayans have taken to the streets over a banking scandal that has left nearly half the population without access to their savings. Protesters are demanding President Santiago Peña face impeachment despite his offer to resign.

Atiku’s candidacy in doubt after Nigerian court ruling
A Nigerian court Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), just two months before the country's elections.

Refugee team competes at Senegal’s first Youth Olympics
Refugee athletes from camps in Kenya and Uganda are competing at the Youth Olympics in Senegal, marking the first time a refugee team has taken part in the event.

West Bank: Palestinians harvest olives under Israeli military restrictions
Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank have been allowed limited access to their olive groves under Israeli military restrictions. Many found damaged trees, while soldiers fired tear gas near the harvest.

Egypt army says hundreds of illegal gold miners arrested
At least 72 gold miners were killed, last October, by airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border. A rights organisation accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out the attack

Spain: Zelensky urges Latin America to help repair Ukraine's power grid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.

'Fighting won't stop': Ethiopia clashes drive thousands into Kenya
Deadly clashes between armed forces in southern Ethiopia have driven tens of thousands into neighbouring Kenya with no idea when they can safely return home

Moonshot 2026: Experts call for urgent reforms to unlock intra-African trade {Business Africa}
Experts at Moonshot 2026 in Lagos call for harmonised regulations and seamless digital payments to boost intra-African trade and as Silicon Valley pulls back, home-grown startups are stepping up to shape the continent's digital future.

Guinea expels Burkinabé gold miners, draws Ougadougou's fury
More than 8,000 Burkinabé gold miners were forcibly expelled from Guinea-Conakry after authorities there imposed a ban on artisanal and illegal gold mining in several areas of the country's northeast

Greece: Students march in Athens demanding more education funding
Thousands of pupils, students and teachers marched through central Athens on Thursday in a nationwide push for better-funded schools, joining a protest wave that has spread from France across southern Europe.

Nigerian court nullifies Atiku Abubakar's presidential candidacy
A Nigerian court on Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress, with just two months to go before the country's elections.

Commonwealth leaders welcome UK dialogue on harms of transatlantic slave trade
Commonwealth leaders welcome Britain's agreement to engage in "time-bound inclusive and good-faith dialogue" over the "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, during the closing press briefing of Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM).

Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement from Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday announced his retirement from international football, ending a more than two-decade career with Portugal's national team.

Experts gather in Namibia for nuclear test verification exercise
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits all nuclear weapons test explosions. Although it is yet to enter into force, a global norm against nuclear testing is emerging

Extension of Mohamud's presidential term unlawful, Somalia's Supreme Court rules
Somalia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the extension of the president's term by one year, which sparked violent clashes with the opposition, was “unlawful".

A theatre festival in Morocco's capital celebrates six women directors
Six women theatre directors showcased their art and vision in the Jassad international festival in Rabat from October 27 to 30.

Pix of the Day, 5th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 5th November, 2026 - Across the world

France: Up to 55,000 march in Lyon amid clashes and tear gas
Tens of thousands marched through Lyon area during a nationwide strike over wages and purchasing power. Police charged demonstrators and used tear gas as clashes erupted along the protest route.

James Barnor, who captured Ghana’s independence, wins top photography honour at 97
James Barnor, who photographed Ghana’s independence and Black life in 1960s London, will receive a top honour at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards.

Egypt-US sign $625 framework agreement aimed at advancing mutual prosperity
Egypt and the United States signed a framework agreement on Wednesday aimed at advancing mutual prosperity. The US contributions could reach up to $625 million over five years.

Verdict expected in Tanzanian opposition leader's treason case
Tundu Lissu faces a treason charge carrying a possible death sentence as the High Court in Dar es Salaam is set to deliver its verdict on November 6

Political consultations ongoing in Israel to form new government
Consultations between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and political parties to form a new government in Israel are set to conclude on Thursday, more than a week after divisive general elections.

France: Mass protests and school blockades mark fourth national strike
Hundreds of thousands joined a fourth nationwide day of protests across France. Police used tear gas outside a Paris school, while major demonstrations disrupted Marseille and Nantes.

El-Sayed victory draws mixed response in Egypt over criticism of Cairo
Abdul El-Sayed made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to the United States Senate. The Michigan Democrat is of Egyptian descent but Egypt state media has largely ignored his win after his criticism of the Egyptian government.

JD Vance distances himself from Trump and Iran war after US midterms debacle
United States Vice-President JD Vance distanced himself from Donald Trump's defence of the Iran war after the Republican party's debacle in the midterm elections.

Who benefits more from the Russia - Africa partnership? (Africanews Debates )
Russia's growing influence in Africa is raising questions about whether its partnerships are delivering real economic benefits, as analysts debate the balance between Moscow's political ambitions and African countries' development needs.