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Chris Mason: Will Burnham find PMQs as 'nail biting' and 'nerve wracking' as Blair did?
Curiously, the questions at lunchtime may well feel like a minor extension of what he faced on Tuesday, the BBC's political editor writes.

BBC travels inside occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel expanding positions
The BBC's Hugo Bachega joined a UN humanitarian convoy as it travelled along Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon.

Four charged with murder after baby stabbed to death
Police say four people, aged between 19 and 38, are due in court on Wednesday charged with murder.

Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial
The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.

Ariana Grande makes emotional tour exit and steps back from public life
The star makes an emotional farewell as she wraps up a tour she's described as her "last hurrah".

UK aid worker says he was mistaken for survivor in Nepal
Alastair Chambers says the mix-up was after he returned to Kathmandu after flying back in an aid helicopter.

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.

US aircraft carrier docks near Thai beach resort Pattaya after record 250 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its neon-lit nightlife, and for sex tourism.

Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group
Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".

Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order
The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.

Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank
The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can get you cheaper deals.

Have title contenders done enough in transfer window to challenge Arsenal?
As the transfer window closes for the summer, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks if Arsenal's rivals have done enough to challenge the champions?

Cup noodles made with cold water? BBC tries Japan's viral snack
The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries Japan's latest food trend, instant noodles made using cold water.

In the studio with Kasabian: 'We never thought we'd see success again'
The rock band invite us into the studio to talk about the unexpected "third act" of their career.

Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.

How a small island in Canada appeared, vanished, and was found again
Officials in British Columbia say the floating island drifted towards the shoreline of a local lake. But its origins remain a mystery.

Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.

Khan convicted in car tax 'scam' for vehicle he denies owning
City Hall officials say the Nissan Micra does not belong to the mayor or Transport for London.

Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest
The golfer will be in court on Wednesday for a hearing to change his plea after being charged with driving under the influence.

Menopausal women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficulties
One menopause specialist says she has seen women with up to 12 times the safe level of the hormone.

Parking tickets sent to patient in intensive care
Kate Matthews, 36, is in Hull Royal Infirmary and has been "fighting for her life" since March.

Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising.

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Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?
And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?

Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

Film adaptation of the hit stage musical, starring Ben Platt
High school misfit Evan lies to comfort a grieving mother - but will the truth come out?

Deadlines, acrimony and a record as Man City back Maresca for Fernandez deal
The summer's longest-running transfer saga ends with Manchester City paying a joint-British record fee to bring in midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.

Have title contenders done enough in transfer window to challenge Arsenal?
As the transfer window closes for the summer, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks if Arsenal's rivals have done enough to challenge the champions?

Balogun has medical at Everton before abandoning move
Everton's move for Folarin Balogun collapses after the striker changes his mind following a medical at the club's Finch Farm training base.

No repeat of Wimbledon heroics as Fery exits US Open
Arthur Fery is unable to produce a repeat of his Wimbledon heroics as his US Open debut ends in a first-round loss to Italian 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti.

Five moments that shaped Taylor's legendary career
From writing a letter to her idol as a 10-year-old to messaging a promoter on social media, here are five sliding doors moments that helped shape Katie Taylor’s career.

Al Jazeera

Iran, US exchange new attacks: Who was hit in latest strikes?
Iran says the US bombed a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz; hits Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan in retaliation.

Alex Eala cruises into US Open second round, top seed Zverev survives
Americans Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz powered through to the second round alongside birthday boy Monfils.

Ed Markey wins: Key takeaways from Massachusetts primary election results
Markey secures the Democratic nomination as Massachusetts voters back several of the state’s long-serving lawmakers.

Video: US energy chief in Venezuela to sign controversial oil deal
US Energy Secretary arrived in La Guaira for the signing of a deal that will control much of Venezuela's oil reserves.

Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games 2026, says Japanese official
Cricket is a minor sport in Japan, but it will provide the best accommodation to participating teams, the official says.

At least 16 dead, 28 injured, in Egypt bus crash
Bus crashes on Dahab-Nuweiba road on the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula, an area popular with tourists.

Worshippers in West Bank tear-gassed as Israeli attacks on mosques surge
Palestinian authorities say Israeli forces and settlers have 'violated' 13 West Bank mosques this year.

Why Greece is betting on Israel’s Achilles Shield
The defence deal between the two countries fits into a larger shift in regional alliances amid the US-Israel war on Iran.

Nepal floods: Father borrows $13, walks for days to search for missing son
Poor, frustrated and angry, Talka Sada is losing hope after trekking across Nepal's flood-hit areas in his search.

Turkiye launches search for cargo ship after vessels collide off Istanbul
Search operations under way after authorities lose contact with 10 crew members after a collision in the Sea of Marmara.

As US seeks Gaza donor’s extradition, wife warns of ‘terrifying precedent’
Imprisoned in Spain, James 'Fergie' Chambers has supported charities but is accused of aiding Hamas.

Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight at NYC’s Madison Square Garden
No date has been set for the all-British heavyweight boxing showdown, but it is expected to be held in November.

‘We had an ordinary life’: Iran fisherwoman navigates uncertainty of war
An Iranian fisherwoman explains how her idyllic seaside life was shattered when the US and Israel began their bombing.

Mark Ruffalo comments cause pushback against anti-Semitism ‘smear campaign’
The actor criticised Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linking it to Oracle's ties with Israeli military amid Gaza genocide.

Faster homework, poor exam results: What AI is doing to students’ learning
AI is spreading in classrooms, but its impact on learning depends less on the technology than on how students use it.

Palestinian artist Saint Levant delays tour amid US visa complications
Visa cancellations or delays have forced international artists to rethink US tours under President Donald Trump.

Syria’s restrained approach to Israel carries risks
Damascus's restraint could encourage more Israeli encroachment and lose the trust of the Syrian public.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in national security case
Pro-democracy activist faces life sentence in second case under Beijing's national security law.

Germany says Russia preparing ‘hybrid’ attacks over Ukraine support
Germany says an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport showed hallmarks of Russian hybrid operations against Ukraine.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
High profile Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities.

Tunisia’s civil society faces growing pressure as crackdown widens
Arrests, prosecutions and suspensions are putting growing pressure on Tunisia’s civil society, Human Rights Watch says.

‘Really terrified’: Milo Yiannopoulos speaks out after deportation from US
The far-right British commentator sat with interviewer Piers Morgan after being detained by US immigration authorities.

US strikes on Iran kill child at wedding ceremony
Dozens of people are injured, and at least five dead, after US strikes hit a wedding ceremony near Sirik, Iran.

Apple changes name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in maps app
The change marks the second US-based tech giant to comply with President Donald Trump's controversial order.

Honduran court drops case against ex-President Hernandez after Trump pardon
Juan Orlando Hernandez had been accused of money laundering and fraud as part of a government corruption scheme.

Global Times

Xi meets Egyptian president in state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

Xi congratulates King Haakon VIII of Norway on accession to throne
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to Haakon VIII on his accession to the throne as ...

China to continue strong support for Nepal's disaster relief, deepen co-op on disaster prevention and mitigation: FM
Guo Jiakun, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said on Wednesday that according to assessments by experts from both China and Nepal, ...

Chang'e-6 farside samples unlock secret behind the Moon's 'two faces'
The nearside, which we know well, is marked by vast, dark lunar maria, while the farside is dominated by bright, ...

Passing the baton of China-Egypt friendship from generation to generation: Global Times editorial

Is the Chinese market no longer the 'dream destination' for US companies?: Global Times editorial
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GT Voice: Misplaced priority on 'reducing China reliance' will be costly detour for EU
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SCO's 'contributions are seen as vital for shaping the multipolar world order': Kyrgyz scholar
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PLA conducts combat readiness patrols around Huangyan Dao
Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command (STC) on Wednesday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas, according to the STC.

Glacier-related disasters on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau could become more frequent: National Climate Centre
Top cyber regulator warns AI risks including algorithms opacity, OpenClaw-like agent hijack

Top cyber regulator warns AI risks including algorithms opacity, OpenClaw-like agent hijack
Glacier-related disasters on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau could become frequent: National Climate Centre

HK secessionist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security
China to continue strong support for Nepal's disaster relief, deepen co-op on disaster prevention and mitigation: FM Guo Jiakun, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said on Wednesday that according to assessments by experts from both China and Nepal, the disaster was caused by glacier instability resulting from the ... Hong Kong secessionist Joshua Wong Chi-fung pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of "conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security," under ... Chinese researchers reveal amplification mechanism behind deadly Nepal mudslide Why did the devastating Nepal mudslide occur, and what caused it to rapidly intensify? A joint research team led by the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research under the Chinese Academy ...

Chinese researchers reveal amplification mechanism behind deadly Nepal mudslide
China to continue strong support for Nepal's disaster relief, deepen co-op on disaster prevention and mitigation: FM Guo Jiakun, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said on Wednesday that according to assessments by experts from both China and Nepal, the disaster was caused by glacier instability resulting from the ... HK secessionist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security Hong Kong secessionist Joshua Wong Chi-fung pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of "conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security," under ... Why did the devastating Nepal mudslide occur, and what caused it to rapidly intensify? A joint research team led by the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research under the Chinese Academy ...

China scraps dividend‑tax exemption for foreign individuals, 'intended to deliver equal treatment for all market players'
China unveils guidelines for fair overseas competition and compliance in auto industry

China unveils guidelines for fair overseas competition and compliance in auto industry
China scraps dividend‑tax exemption for foreign individuals, 'intended to deliver equal treatment for all market players'

China's sci-tech hubs forge tighter lab-to-market ties to power industrial upgrade
At NIO's highly automated factory in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, newly assembled vehicles undergo inspection by two artificial intelligence (AI)-powered systems. One system completes 69 checks in just 84 seconds, which includes charging functions, interior options and vehicle heating. The other uses the vehicle's onboard ...

'Robot kindergarten' opens in Beijing, exploring self-learning beyond human-led training
A "robot kindergarten" opened in Beijing's Shijingshan district on Tuesday, exploring a different approach to robot training: instead of having humans demonstrate every task, researchers want robots to learn through ... Major Chinese smartphone makers raise prices as costs of memory chips, other components spike Major Chinese smartphone makers, including Huawei, Xiaomi and Honor, raised prices on selected models on Tuesday by between 200 yuan ($28) and 1,000 yuan, spanning flagship and mid-range devices, as ... China's installed solar power generating capacity surpasses coal power for the 1st time: National Energy Administration China's installed photovoltaic power generating capacity surpassed that of coal power for the first time, becoming the country's largest power source by installed capacity, the National Energy Administration (NEA) announced ...

Major Chinese smartphone makers raise prices as costs of memory chips, other components spike
'Robot kindergarten' opens in Beijing, exploring self-learning beyond human-led training A "robot kindergarten" opened in Beijing's Shijingshan district on Tuesday, exploring a different approach to robot training: instead of having humans demonstrate every task, researchers want robots to learn through ... Major Chinese smartphone makers, including Huawei, Xiaomi and Honor, raised prices on selected models on Tuesday by between 200 yuan ($28) and 1,000 yuan, spanning flagship and mid-range devices, as ... China's installed solar power generating capacity surpasses coal power for the 1st time: National Energy Administration China's installed photovoltaic power generating capacity surpassed that of coal power for the first time, becoming the country's largest power source by installed capacity, the National Energy Administration (NEA) announced ...

China's installed solar power generating capacity surpasses coal power for the 1st time: National Energy Administration
'Robot kindergarten' opens in Beijing, exploring self-learning beyond human-led training A "robot kindergarten" opened in Beijing's Shijingshan district on Tuesday, exploring a different approach to robot training: instead of having humans demonstrate every task, researchers want robots to learn through ... Major Chinese smartphone makers raise prices as costs of memory chips, other components spike Major Chinese smartphone makers, including Huawei, Xiaomi and Honor, raised prices on selected models on Tuesday by between 200 yuan ($28) and 1,000 yuan, spanning flagship and mid-range devices, as ... China's installed photovoltaic power generating capacity surpassed that of coal power for the first time, becoming the country's largest power source by installed capacity, the National Energy Administration (NEA) announced ...

A glimpse of China pavilion at 61st Venice art biennale
Visitors watch the robotic calligraphy at the China pavilion themed "Dream Stream" of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026. China's summer movie season closes with $1.85 billion at box office, record screenings China's 2026 summer movie season closed with box office revenue of 12.498 billion yuan ($1.75 billion), up 4.45 percent year-on-year, while cinema attendance reached 340 million, an increase of 5.86 ... Dog frisbee competition held in Warsaw, Poland A dog leaps to catch a flying disc during a dog frisbee competition in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 30, 2026. The event was held from Aug. 28 to 30 at Wilanow ...

China's summer movie season closes with $1.85 billion at box office, record screenings
A glimpse of China pavilion at 61st Venice art biennale Visitors watch the robotic calligraphy at the China pavilion themed "Dream Stream" of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026. China's 2026 summer movie season closed with box office revenue of 12.498 billion yuan ($1.75 billion), up 4.45 percent year-on-year, while cinema attendance reached 340 million, an increase of 5.86 ... Dog frisbee competition held in Warsaw, Poland A dog leaps to catch a flying disc during a dog frisbee competition in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 30, 2026. The event was held from Aug. 28 to 30 at Wilanow ...

Dog frisbee competition held in Warsaw, Poland
A glimpse of China pavilion at 61st Venice art biennale Visitors watch the robotic calligraphy at the China pavilion themed "Dream Stream" of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026. China's summer movie season closes with $1.85 billion at box office, record screenings China's 2026 summer movie season closed with box office revenue of 12.498 billion yuan ($1.75 billion), up 4.45 percent year-on-year, while cinema attendance reached 340 million, an increase of 5.86 ... A dog leaps to catch a flying disc during a dog frisbee competition in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 30, 2026. The event was held from Aug. 28 to 30 at Wilanow ...

At foot of the pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum offers new lens for China-Egypt civilizational exchange
Standing at the foot of the Giza Pyramids, the wind from the Nile sweeps across sand dunes that have stretched for thousands of years, reaching a modern museum that carries a new chapter for an ancient civilization: the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). On November 1, 2025, after ...

Record-breaking Chinese hurdler, 82, hopes to encourage more people to take up athletics
China-Egypt team uncovers important relics at 5,000-year-old Memphis archaeological site

China-Egypt team uncovers important relics at 5,000-year-old Memphis archaeological site
Record-breaking Chinese hurdler, 82, hopes to encourage people to take up athletics

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В Киеве сообщили о перестрелке между сотрудниками СБУ и военной разведки
По данным "Украинской правды", ранены трое сотрудников ГУР

Главу фонда "Дом с маяком" Лиду Мониаву доставили в СК на допрос
Дома у неё прошёл обыск

В Севастополе взорвался автомобиль, пострадал владелец
Предположительно, взорвалось самодельное взрывное устройство

Ozon предложил продавцам размещать товары в Казахстане
Компания обещает доставить заказы клиентам из России

В Азербайджане на складе боеприпасов произошел взрыв
Произошла вторичная детонация

Иран нанёс удары по военным объектам США на Ближнем Востоке
В ответ на вчерашние авиаудары США

Российские войска массированно атаковали Одессу
Есть раненые

Прокуратура Польши считает пожар на оборонном заводе диверсией
Уже несколько предприятий в Евросоюзе, связанные с поставками военной продукции в Украину, стали объектами атак

Зеленский: "Российское небо становится опасным"
Президент Украины призвал авиакомпании и иностранных послов учесть это

США нанесли новые удары по военным объектам в Иране
Трамп предостерег Тегеран от ответных действий

Пашинян впервые после переизбрания встретился с Путиным
Путин снова потребовал провести в Армении референдум

Германия обвинила Россию в попытке диверсии в аэропорту Лейпцига
МВД и МИД Германии возложили ответственность на Россию за попытку диверсии с использованием беспилотных летательных аппаратов в аэропорту Лейпцига 4 августа. Об этом представители министерств заявили на пресс-конференции 1 сентября. Министр иностранных дел Германии Йоханн Вадефуль заявил, что распорядится закрыть российское консульство в Бонне и Русский дом в Берлине в качестве ответной меры на диверсию в Лейпциге. Кроме того, россиянам ужесточат правила въезда в страну. Вадефуль уточнил,...

Главой Apple стал Джон Тернус. Тим Кук ушел в отставку
Кук возглавлял компанию с 2011 года

С партнера Ильи Трабера сняли обвинения в убийстве бизнесмена
Днем ранее стало известно о прекращении уголовного дела в отношении самого Трабера

В Германии неизвестные устроили диверсию на крупной электростанции
На объекте в Бранденбурге обнаружили самодельные взрывные устройства

Хакеры украли данные доноров проектов "Давайте" и "Ты не один"
Неизвестные взломали аккаунты сбора помощи украинцам "Давайте" и марафона помощи политзаключенным "Ты не один". Хакеры взломали кабинеты платежной системы Stripe и вытащили электронные адреса части доноров. "Давайте" и "Ты не один" разослали своим донорам сообщения о случившемся и опубликовали информацию на своих сайтах. Атака произошла 11 августа через интеграцию Stripe с сервисом WooCommerce, который проекты использовали для проведения онлайн-аукционов. "Давайте" сообщают, что взлом...

Казахстан тестирует систему разрешений на въезд для иностранцев
Разрешение выдается на цифровой платформе QazETA

В Черногории покончил с собой подозреваемый в убийствах россиянин
Михаила Шабунина заподозрили в тройном убийстве

Правозащитники вновь зафиксировали резкий рост числа дел о госизмене
Во втором квартале вынесены 162 приговора

ЕС готовит санкции против детских лагерей в России и КНДР
За вывоз украинских детей на неподконтрольные Киеву территории

Africanews

23 sexual assaults reported in Ceuta after migrant influx
Spanish prosecutors say 23 sexual assault cases, including nine involving children, have been reported in Ceuta since thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory at the end of July.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for a second term after tense vote
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema pledged to build on the economic turnaround achieved during his first term as he was sworn in for a new mandate Tuesday after tense elections

Guinea-Bissau votes 'yes' in referendum for new constitution
Under the new text, the country will abandon the old system whereby the prime minister came from the parliamentary majority, which has led to uncomfortable power-sharing

Chinese President Xi starts state visit to Egypt with energy, AI on agenda
The leaders are expected to sign agreements on artificial intelligence, transport, energy and investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, Egyptian media reported

Senegal and IMF agree new $2.2 billion loan programme
Senegal has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a new $2.2 billion debt programme, the financial institution said on Tuesday. An earlier agreement was suspended in 2024 after the discovery of underreported debt.

Flights resume after Kenyan aviation workers call off strike
Kenyan aviation workers have called off a strike that paralysed the country's main international airport for two days, the civil aviation authority said Tuesday.

Madrid pledges €306 million in additional aid for Ceuta
Spain's government has approved more than 300 million euros in additional aid for its North African exclave of Ceuta. Madrid said the funding is aimed at supporting "all fronts" as it struggles to accommodate thousands of migrants who entered the territory last month.

Tunisia's President Saied hosts German FM, calls for 'balance' in EU ties
Tunisia's president Kais Saied welcomed Germany's Foreign Minister to Tunis on Monday for talks on ways to develop their partnership.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for a second term, Mundubile in jail
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term Tuesday with the main opposition leader, who was the runner-up in last month's elections, in jail on treason charges.

'Nobody will replace him': Argentina fans react to news of Messi's retirement
Football fans in Buenos Aires reacted with shock and sadness on Monday to the news that Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is retiring from international football.

Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur

Former French PM Edouard Balladur dies aged 97: family
Balladur, who was born in Turkey, served as President Francois Mitterrand's last prime minister from March 1993 to May 1995, carrying out several major privatisations of state companies, and unsuccessfully ran for the top job in 1995

South Africa airline causes uproar after daring stadium flyover
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, released a statement assuring the public that the events were planned and rehearsed beforehand, and that it was approved by the Civil Aviation Authority

Five Ebola survivors discharged as DRCongo’s case count breaks 6,000
Health workers and officials leading the Ebola response celebrated the five's discharge, with the head of the response coalition saying it was a "momentous day" and a "source of pride" for his team

UN panel urges states to confront slavery’s legacy with reparations
A UN committee has called on countries to adopt comprehensive reparations for people of African descent, arguing that the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade continues to fuel systemic racism and racial inequality. It says governments have legal obligations to address those lasting effects.

Messi retires from International football after 21 years with Argentina
Lionel Messi has retired from international football at 39, ending a remarkable 21-year career with Argentina just weeks after leading the team to the 2026 World Cup final. He leaves as the nation’s record appearance holder and top scorer.

Guinea-Bissau votes on stronger presidency as military transition nears end
Guinea-Bissau voted Sunday on a proposed new constitution that would significantly strengthen presidential powers and shrink parliament, in a referendum seen as a test of the military government's bid to reshape the political system before elections scheduled for December.

Ethiopia backs executive presidency plan, raising fears of power grab
Ethiopia’s national dialogue has endorsed constitutional changes that would merge the roles of prime minister and president into a powerful executive presidency, a move critics warn could allow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to further consolidate his control after his party’s landslide election victory.

DRC Ebola outbreak surges past 6,000 cases as death toll nears 3,000
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and killed 2,911 people, making it the country’s largest outbreak on record and one of the fastest-growing Ebola epidemics ever recorded. More than 1,360 people have recovered.

Haiti mourns victims of Kenscoff gang attack as fear grips community
Hundreds of mourners gathered at a church near Haiti’s capital on Sunday to bury victims of a brutal gang attack that killed at least 47 people and left more than 50 others kidnapped. The killings have renewed fears that worsening violence is undoing fragile security gains.

Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says there is no evidence that Moroccan authorities were involved in the sudden arrival of more than 70,000 migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last month.

Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires
Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered the introduction of the death penalty for deliberately setting forest fires after a recent wave of blazes killed 12 people. The move comes as authorities investigate fires that erupted across several eastern provinces.

Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition
London’s Notting Hill Carnival got underway on Sunday with revellers covered in oil and paint as the annual celebration of Caribbean culture and music returned to the British capital. The three-day event is marking its 60th anniversary and is expected to draw millions of visitors.

Zambia's Shaolin temple offers a softer face of China
'It gives hope for their lives': Africa's first Shaolin temple in Zambia's capital Lusaka trains students in Shaolin Kung Fu.

Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports
Latest Iranian state television visuals showed what it said were ballistic missiles being fired by Iran at US bases in Jordan in response to the American strikes.

Passengers face long delays as Kenyan airport workers call strike
Passengers at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport faced long delays on Sunday after Kenyan air traffic controllers and airport staff resumed a strike.

Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers
Ballot counting begins in military-run Guinea-Bissau after voting ended in a referendum that could expand the president's powers, ahead of a general election later this year aimed at restoring civilian rule.

Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny
Life in Niamey returned to normal on Sunday, one day after Niger’s military regime put down a mutiny by soldiers.

Libya's rival administrations agree to hold elections within 2 years
Libya’s rival administrations agreed on Sunday to hold elections within the next two years with a view to reunifying the country.

Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers
Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. The changes would expand the president’s powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.

Male midwives in Lesotho challenging traditional gender roles
A small but growing body of men in Lesotho are successfully challenging traditional gender roles and becoming professional midwives.

UNESCO recognition boosts efforts to preserve Sao Tome's historic plantations
UNESCO recognition of Sao Tome and Principe's historic plantations is boosting efforts to restore the colonial-era buildings and find new uses for them.

Volunteers in Algeria moblise to support families displaced by wildfires
Volunteers have mobilised to provide essential supplies to families displaced by wildfires in Jijel province, northeastern Algeria.

DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spread
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating people against Ebola in Kisangani, as the country battles an outbreak that has been affecting the country since mid-May.

Zimbabwe: At least 27 people dead after minibus and truck collide head on
A minibus carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people, police said Saturday, in the latest deadly road crash to hit the country.

Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niger after attempted mutiny
Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts.

DRC opposition rejects President Tshisekedi's offer of national dialogue
Opposition groups in the DR Congo have rejected President Felix Tshisekedi’s offer of a national dialogue aimed at reconciling the conflict-wracked country.

US due to cut off UAE branches of Egypt's Banque Misr over Iran ties
The US Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates from the US financial system, an official said Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically.

Gaani festival celebrates history of resilient peoples united by shared history
The Gaani festival in northern Benin celebrates the shared history of three peoples separated by colonisation.

Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base
Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.

Solar-powered ambulance completes successful trial run
The world’s first solar ambulance completed a successful trial run on Friday, raising hopes of bringing vital medical care to remote regions.

UN calls on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians
The United Nations is calling on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians, days after a brutal attacked by armed gang members left 47 people dead and dozens kidnapped.

Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital
Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year.

Funerals held for victims of Algeria's deadly wildfires
Victims of deadly wildfires that swept through Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province were buried Friday in Djemaa Beni Habibi, as grieving relatives and Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb gathered for the funerals.

Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king
Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.

Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave
The bodies of six men, their hands tied and their eyes blindfolded, were found on Monday by people who had gone into a forest in Forécariah prefecture to collect firewood.

Kenyan police fire teargas to disperse protesting small-scale traders
Shop owners and importers were demonstrating against an increase in import duties they say will hurt small businesses.

Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency, her first major concert run since revealing her stiff‑person syndrome diagnosis.

Six months into Iran War there is no end in sight to the conflict
As life continues in Iran despite economic hardship, the war has settled into a stalemate with mediated talks failing to produce a peace deal.

Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war
Around a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza.