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Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.

France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests
France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.

Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
Archer sold more than 300 million books in his five-decade writing career, and his last book, Adam and Eve, was due to be released later this month.

Rise in babies in care proceedings raises fears of unnecessary adoptions, experts tell BBC
With better support, many babies may not have needed to go into care, File on 4 Investigates is told.

MPs call for investigation after Lutnick-Epstein whistleblower dies
Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.

Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?
The city's space boom raises questions about the role of the state in backing important industries.

OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'
Top executive Jason Kwon tells hearing company has added "more precautions" to its training environments.

Children brave snipers and mortars to go to school near Yemen front line
In rare access to Taiz, the BBC World Service speaks to children, teachers and families affected by the war.

UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times, documents reveal
Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites, documents shared with the BBC suggest.

I won't accept exclusion within Green Party, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion
Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia
Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57
A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.

Jeffrey Archer: successful novelist, disgraced politician and convicted liar
Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.

Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting
Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.

A simple guide to the US midterms
US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.

The Papers: Badenoch's 'Britannia Dome' and 'King tells Andrew 'I won't fund court fight''
Several of Tuesday's papers lead on a Tory pledge to devote £10bn to an Iron Dome-style defence system.

Temperatures set to fall as rain and cloud sweep across UK
Tuesday will see cool air spread across the UK ahead of a noticeable drop in temperatures for all by Wednesday.

Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers
The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.

Separatist party projected to win Quebec election, adding new test to Canada's unity
The Parti Québécois, which secured a minority, has vowed to hold an independence referendum in the years to come.

Fort Hood shooter to be executed by firing squad - a first for US military since World War Two
Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 unarmed soldiers and injured another 32 in the deadliest ever non-combat attack on an American military base.

Trump says he will stop using taxpayer funds for ads after bipartisan pushback
The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.

Yemeni military says it has 'secured' Red Sea waterway
Saudi-backed forces gave conflicting reports of whether they had also seized the port city of Mokha, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

King's funding for Andrew not to be used for legal action against police
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking action over search warrants issued ahead of his arrest in February.

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England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender
With Harry Kane set to equal Peter Shilton's all-time England appearance record, where does he rank among England greats?

Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends
Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?

LIV Golf secures potential $300m investment
LIV Golf secures a possible $300m in financing from BC Partners Credit in order to emerge from restructuring before the 2027 season.

NFL suspends two officials for player incidents
The NFL suspends officials Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill for instances of unprofessional conduct towards a player.

Wet races and why future of F1 engines appears to be V8 turbos - Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Gauff condemns racist abuse after China Open win
Coco Gauff says she suffered racial abuse on social media after an incident during her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.

Al Jazeera

Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood attacker Nidal Hasan
Pentagon confirms execution order for Nidal Hasan, convicted of killing 13 in Fort Hood shooting in 2009.

Trump jokes about letting Iran bomb Los Angeles and San Diego
At a campaign rally in Nebraska, US President Donald Trump joked about letting Iran bomb Los Angeles and San Diego.

Gauff in racial abuse controversy at China Open after replayed point
Coco Gauff was targeted online after stopping play during a crucial point in the first set against China’s Sun Xinran.

Southeast Asia’s energy chiefs meet against backdrop of Iran war
ASEAN ministers to discuss energy security amid energy crunch caused by the war on Iran.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play for Portugal after a row with coach Jesus?
Ronaldo sparked controversy last week when he walked out of the camp after learning that he would not start a game.

Croatia vs Spain: UEFA Nations League – Yamal, Modric, head-to-head
Coming on the back of a 10-match winning streak, Spain face Croatia with sights set on the Nations League quarterfinals.

Widowed twice: A Gaza mother’s story of loss and survival
A young mother has lost two husbands and two children during Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.

Erling Haaland faces injury scare ahead of Man City vs Liverpool
The Manchester City star asked to be substituted and was replaced in the 67th minute of the 2-1 defeat in Porto.

Violent clashes erupt after mass housing protest in Barcelona
Protesters in Barcelona set fires, built barricades and hurled projectiles as violence erupted at a housing protest.

Quebec separatists win election reviving push for independence
Parti Quebecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon vows a future referendum on independence from Canada.

Mexican and Colombian cartel mercenaries filmed fighting in Ukraine
Members of Mexican and Colombian cartels are reportedly joining Ukraine’s International Legion to learn drone warfare.

Secessionist party wins Quebec election in Canada
Parti Quebecois returns to power, promising a third referendum on Quebec's independence from Canada.

UN rights council condemns attacks on civilians in Sudan, calls for truce
Resolution demands an immediate ceasefire and extends the mandate of the mission investigating abuses in Sudan.

Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund TV ads that praise him
Move comes after ethics experts criticised three nationally broadcast ads and called for independent investigations.

Turkiye, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi as Yemen fighting grows
During emergency talks in Riyadh, Turkiye and Pakistan agreed to send rapid deployment forces to Saudi Arabia.

Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn gets life for wife’s murder
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life without parole after being convicted of his wife's murder

Syrian Airlines unveils laser-sharp look for the future
Syrian Airlines unveils a new visual identity as it rebrands amid Syria’s post-Assad development.

Moroccan journalists recount years of surveillance amid new Amnesty claim
Amnesty cites a whistleblower’s account of how Morocco allegedly uses surveillance to silence journalists.

Police clash with Kosovo protesters over bid to curb Hague war crimes court
The political dispute over the court has become a factor in negotiations to hold a new presidential election.

Trump officials pursue record number of cases to strip US citizenship
Top officials have sought to expand the use of rarely invoked laws that can strip naturalised Americans of citizenship.

New York state declares measles disaster amid resurgence of disease in US
The US had largely eliminated measles by 2000 but has seen several outbreaks amid declining vaccination rates.

Iran war live: Yemen forces reclaim strategic port city Mocha from Houthis
Turkiye and Pakistan agree to rapidly deploy militaries to bolster Saudi security as part of the Mecca defence pact.

What’s happening in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia is facing renewed fighting in the north, just four years after the devastating Tigray war ended.

Whistleblower warns that humans don’t control AI
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI companies ‘don’t fully control’ their models.

Trump’s approval hits new low among Hispanic voters ahead of midterms
Hispanic voters are twice as likely to favour Democratic Party over Trump's Republican Party in the November elections.

Global Times

China rebukes certain Western countries over human rights criticism, says they have no right to lecture it
Sun Lei, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday delivered a rebuttal during the general debate of ...

Expert warns EU '301-style' tool will backfire and erode sincerity in dialogue with China as France, Germany push new EU trade tool
After France and Germany proposed that the EU reinforce its economy by introducing a new measure to strike back at ...

Human Rights Council adopts China-proposed resolution on accessibility for all
The 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Monday adopted by consensus the draft resolution titled ...

China's largest desert oilfield extracts over 26 million tons of oil and gas from depths below 6,000 meters
China's largest desert oilfield, the Fuman Oilfield located on the northern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Northwest China's Xinjiang ...

The more turbulent the world becomes, the more precious a peaceful China is: Global Times editorial

Tokyo expresses 'regret,' lodges protest over a US Marine killing in Okinawa. Then what?
Global Times

DPP dangerously expels Chinese mainland fishing vessels; provocations must bring due consequences: Hai Feng
Hai Feng

UN official highlights GDI's role in advancing sustainable development
Five years after China proposed the Global Development Initiative (GDI), its focus is shifting increasingly towards practical cooperation that addresses the priorities of developing countries, a senior UN official has said.

China Eastern Airlines files police report after passenger verbally abuses and threatens flight attendant who knelt to apologize over meal cart bump: CATA
Ancient temple draws visitors as cultural tourism booms in Shanxi

Ancient temple draws visitors as cultural tourism booms in Shanxi
China Eastern Airlines files police report after passenger verbally abuses and threatens flight attendant who knelt to apologize over meal cart bump: CATA

China's Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals to deliver smarter mountain climbing experience
The Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals during the National Day holiday to help visitors hike with less effort. The lightweight, easy-to-use devices sense body movements, providing uphill ... Researchers develop high-efficiency NEV wireless charging system Researchers from Chinese and British institutions have developed a wireless charging system for new energy vehicles (NEVs) with conversion efficiency exceeding 98 percent. China completes main structure of first offshore CO2-injection platform for enhanced gas recovery China has completed the main structure of its first offshore platform designed to inject carbon dioxide to boost natural gas recovery, CCTV News reported, citing China National Offshore Oil Corporation ...

Researchers develop high-efficiency NEV wireless charging system
China's Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals to deliver smarter mountain climbing experience The Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals during the National Day holiday to help visitors hike with less effort. The lightweight, easy-to-use devices sense body movements, providing uphill ... Researchers from Chinese and British institutions have developed a wireless charging system for new energy vehicles (NEVs) with conversion efficiency exceeding 98 percent. China completes main structure of first offshore CO2-injection platform for enhanced gas recovery China has completed the main structure of its first offshore platform designed to inject carbon dioxide to boost natural gas recovery, CCTV News reported, citing China National Offshore Oil Corporation ...

China completes main structure of first offshore CO2-injection platform for enhanced gas recovery
China's Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals to deliver smarter mountain climbing experience The Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals during the National Day holiday to help visitors hike with less effort. The lightweight, easy-to-use devices sense body movements, providing uphill ... Researchers develop high-efficiency NEV wireless charging system Researchers from Chinese and British institutions have developed a wireless charging system for new energy vehicles (NEVs) with conversion efficiency exceeding 98 percent. China has completed the main structure of its first offshore platform designed to inject carbon dioxide to boost natural gas recovery, CCTV News reported, citing China National Offshore Oil Corporation ...

China's AG600 completes landmark mission, demonstrating new approach to forest fire prevention
China's largest desert oilfield extracts over 26 million tons of oil and gas from depths below 6,000 meters

Holiday travel highlights China's transport strength, economic vitality
For Zhang Yang and his family in Ankang, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, this year's National Day holiday was a memorable one. On Oct. 1, following the opening of the Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway, they took a direct high-speed train from Ankang to Yan'an, a city known for its revolutionary ...

Global businesses eye opportunities as China import expo nears
With one month to go before the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), companies from around the world are preparing to gather in Shanghai in east China, bringing products ranging ... NW China's county of 50,000 receives 100,000 tourists in one day during National Day holiday; school dorms opened for visitors The quiet Qilian county in Northwest China's Qinghai Province woke up to a soft invasion during the National Day holiday: A place with a population of only about 50,000 suddenly ... Chinese partnership helps Spain strengthen EV value chain ​Spain builds than 2 million vehicles a year as Europe's second-largest vehicle producer, but many decisions shaping its automotive industry are made abroad. With Volkswagen considering a possible phase-out ...

NW China's county of 50,000 receives 100,000 tourists in one day during National Day holiday; school dorms opened for visitors
Global businesses eye opportunities as China import expo nears With one month to go before the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), companies from around the world are preparing to gather in Shanghai in east China, bringing products ranging ... The quiet Qilian county in Northwest China's Qinghai Province woke up to a soft invasion during the National Day holiday: A place with a population of only about 50,000 suddenly ... Chinese partnership helps Spain strengthen EV value chain ​Spain builds than 2 million vehicles a year as Europe's second-largest vehicle producer, but many decisions shaping its automotive industry are made abroad. With Volkswagen considering a possible phase-out ...

Chinese partnership helps Spain strengthen EV value chain
Global businesses eye opportunities as China import expo nears With one month to go before the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), companies from around the world are preparing to gather in Shanghai in east China, bringing products ranging ... NW China's county of 50,000 receives 100,000 tourists in one day during National Day holiday; school dorms opened for visitors The quiet Qilian county in Northwest China's Qinghai Province woke up to a soft invasion during the National Day holiday: A place with a population of only about 50,000 suddenly ... ​Spain builds than 2 million vehicles a year as Europe's second-largest vehicle producer, but many decisions shaping its automotive industry are made abroad. With Volkswagen considering a possible phase-out ...

Zheng Qinwen advances China Open last 16
China's Zheng Qinwen battled past 18th seed Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-5 to reach the women's singles round of 16 at the China Open on ... China's cat parks seek lasting, sustainable homes for strays When Chongqing Firefly Bay Cat Harbor Park opened on New Year's Day in southwest China, it had just over 600 cats. than eight months later, the number has passed ... FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain held in Madrid Participants compete during the FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain in Madrid, Spain, on Oct. 4, 2026.

China's cat parks seek lasting, sustainable homes for strays
Zheng Qinwen advances China Open last 16 China's Zheng Qinwen battled past 18th seed Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-5 to reach the women's singles round of 16 at the China Open on ... When Chongqing Firefly Bay Cat Harbor Park opened on New Year's Day in southwest China, it had just over 600 cats. than eight months later, the number has passed ... FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain held in Madrid Participants compete during the FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain in Madrid, Spain, on Oct. 4, 2026.

FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain held in Madrid
Zheng Qinwen advances China Open last 16 China's Zheng Qinwen battled past 18th seed Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-5 to reach the women's singles round of 16 at the China Open on ... China's cat parks seek lasting, sustainable homes for strays When Chongqing Firefly Bay Cat Harbor Park opened on New Year's Day in southwest China, it had just over 600 cats. than eight months later, the number has passed ... Participants compete during the FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain in Madrid, Spain, on Oct. 4, 2026.

China's new generation shines at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games came to a close Sunday, with China topping the gold medal table for the 12th consecutive edition, and finishing with 169 gold, 89 silver and 83 bronze medals, its best haul at an overseas Asiad.

Chinese tourists explore Colosseum in Rome
Yu Zidi named MVP as China tops Asian Games medal table with record overseas haul

Yu Zidi named MVP as China tops Asian Games medal table with record overseas haul
Chinese tourists explore Colosseum in Rome

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Парк "Патриот": задержан директор, арестованы два его заместителя
По делу о взятках

Российские войска атаковали один из мостов через Днепр в Запорожье
Ранее были атакованы мосты в Киеве

В Подмосковье после атаки дронов горит ЛПДС "Володарская"
Сообщается о двух погибших

Турция и Пакистан предоставят военную помощь Саудовской Аравии
Саудовская Аравия присоединилась к войне с йеменскими хуситами

Трамп заявил о готовности помочь России в связи с сообщениями о чуме
Госсекретарь США прибыл в Исландию

Главу управления Минобороны обвинили в особо крупных взятках
Генерал-майор Никитушкин был арестован на прошлой неделе

Бывшего подчинённого Моторолы отправили в СИЗО за убийства
Это Теймураз Гогиашвили

Путин разрешил реорганизацию и продажу "ЮниКредит Банк"
Компания избежала внешнего управления

В Харькове 6 погибших и более 50 раненых после российского удара
На город сбросили не менее трёх КАБ

Военного, вернувшегося в РФ из плена, судят за дезертирство и госизмену
Он вернулся по обмену в числе тяжелораненных и больных

Ижевского активиста Дмитрия Морозова отправили в СИЗО
Его друзья считают дело сфабрикованным

Активисту, депортированному из США, дали срок по политическому делу
Леонида Мелехина признали виновным в оправдании терроризма

"Мемориал" выпустил доклад о слежке за детьми в российских школах
Она осуществляется при помощи новых компьютерных технологий и искусственного интеллекта

Дрон атаковал турецкое судно в Черном море. Погибли два человека
Судно перевозило зерно из Украины в Италию

Рамзана Кадырова в честь юбилея наградили орденом Русской православной церкви 
Это первая высокая награда главы Чечни от РПЦ

Политзаключенного Игоря Барышникова перевели на строгие условия содержания
Незадолго до выборов поместили в штрафной изолятор

На границе Молдовы и Украины упал снаряд. Пострадал пограничник
Работа пропускного пункта была приостановлена

Ингушетия остается худшим регионом России в рейтинге по материальному благополучию 
Ингушетия осталась на последней строчке рейтинга по материальному благополучию населения по итогам 2025 года. Из 100 возможных баллов республика получила 3,5. В десятку худших также попали Карачаево-Черкесия, Чечня, Калмыкия, Дагестан, Кабардино-Балкария и Ставрополье. Исследование провели в госагентстве "Риа Рейтинг" на основе официальных данных Росстата, туда включили аннексированный Крым и Севастополь, сепаратистские "ЛНР" и "ДНР", а также оккупированные Запорожскую и Херсонскую области...

Названы лауреаты Нобелевской премии по физиологии и медицине
Премию присудили за "открытия в области светочувствительных ионных каналов и оптогенетики"

Создателя "Масяни" Олега Куваева заочно приговорили к 4 годам колонии
Из-за эпизода, в котором содержится обращение к российским солдатам с предложением сдаться в плен

Africanews

Several killed in Senegal as heavy rains cause flooding, damage to infrastructure
Torrential rainfall and flash flooding left parts of Senegal’s capital Dakar underwater on Monday with other regions of the country also affected.

Benin's President Wadagni holds talks with Macron during first official visit to France
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Romuald Wadagni to the Elysee Palace on Monday. It’s the Beninese president’s first official visit to France since taking office in May.

Ethiopia: PM vows to secure sea access amid fears of return to war
Following almost two weeks of internal conflict that threatens a wider regional war in Ethiopia, the country's prime minister has vowed that government forces are ready to bring a rebel offensive under control.

Sylvester Stallone: Actor and filmmaker releases memoir
After turning 80 in July, Sylvester Stallone released his memoir dubbed 'Steps' on Tuesday. However Stallone, one of the most successful movie stars and filmmakers in history, insists that for a long time, he had been reluctant to write about his own life.

Ethiopia: Federal forces advance in Tigray [Africanews Today]
Tigray peace forces want to turn the page on the TPLF. Since joining the Ethiopian federal forces, they have claimed to have seized several strategic positions.

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed takes oath of office as Prime Minister
Ethiopia's parliament has re-elected Abiy Ahmed as prime minister for the next five years, following the general election in June.

Comoros: Foreign workers struggle in the wake of new law
Since a new law promulgated in July barring foreign nationals from certain jobs in the Comoros, many have voiced concern about their financial situation.

Military aircraft with 32 people on board crashes in southern Nigeria
A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said.

Goma’s orphaned children find hope through education and solidarity
In Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the consequences of armed conflict continue to weigh heavily on children. For some, violence, displacement and separation from their families have left deep and difficult-to-measure scars.

Israel marks October 7 attacks with national memorial ceremonies
Official state ceremonies marking three years since the October 7 attacks are expected to take place later on Monday in Jerusalem, with Israeli officials in attendance.

Russia: Foreign minister praises governemt in Kabul
Sergey Lavrov praised the government in Kabul as he spoke at a meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, adding that Moscow is interested in helping the country bolster counter-terrorism measures.

Pix of the Day, 5 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 5 October, 2026 - Across the world

Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to three scientists for breakthrough research
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on, or off, the activity of individual nerve cells.

A new UN Chief, an old institution and a world in crisis
The next UN secretary-general will take charge of an institution under pressure to restore its influence, tackle financial challenges and adapt to a changing world.

Food prices rising in Kenya as climate change strains supply
Climate change has started hitting the food markets in Kenya and shoppers are feeling the pinch. In the capital Nairobi and across much of the country, rising prices are forcing consumers to make tough choices - buying and eating less.

Guinea opposition leader Aliou Bah freed after presidential pardon
Guinean opposition politician Aliou Bah, who was jailed for insulting junta leader General Mamadi Doumbouya, was granted a presidential pardon Friday after nearly two years behind bars.

Brazil's presidential election heads to runoff between Bolsonara and Lula
Brazil presidential candidate Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff October 25 for the top job after neither won a majority in Sunday's vote.

Spain begins dismantling migrant camp on Ceuta beach
Authorities began on Sunday to remove a migrant camp on the beach of Ceuta, Spain's enclave in North Africa, ahead of a mid-October visit by Spain's king and queen, police said.

Yemeni government forces launch major offensive to retake Houthi-held territory
Government forces in Yemen have launched a major military operation to retake the territory seized by Houthi rebels last month.

Ethiopia's federal forces retake Tigrayan capital Mekelle
Ethiopian federal forces were in full control of the Tigray rebels' regional capital, a local journalist said on Sunday, while Ethiopia's regional rivals gathered in Egypt to discuss the risk of a wider war.

Iran sets up military training camp for volunteers in face of US threats
Iran on Saturday inaugurated a second makeshift military training base in the capital Tehran, in a show of defiance as the US threatens to "blow up" and "annihilate" Iran.

Eight countries including China join military exercises in Russia
Troops from eight countries including China have been participating in joint military exercises in Russia. The exercise concluded on Saturday after conducting coordinated ground and air operations, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

Persistent violence stalling African development, Burundi's Ndayishimiye tells summit
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye says at an African Union meeting in El Alamein, Egypt, that persistent violence across Africa is taking a toll on farming, education and development.

Ethiopian forces recapture Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters
Ethiopian federal forces have taken Mekelle airport, reversing a takeover by Tigrayan fighters last month.

Houthi rebels claim attack on Saudi oil facility in Riyadh
Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saturday claimed attacks against facilities of Aramco, the world's largest oil company, in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh.

Ethiopia’s Oromo celebrate Irreecha and call for peace as federal forces enter Mekelle
Tens of thousands of Oromo gathered in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa on Saturday to celebrate the thanksgiving festival of Irreecha. The gathering took place amid reports that federal forces had entered Mekelle, the capital of the northern region of Tigray.

African leaders call for continent to unlock capital at Egypt business summit
African heads of state and business leaders gathered in Egypt on Saturday for the inaugural El-Alamein Africa Forum. They called for the continent to unlock its capital to finance growth and reduce reliance on external funding.

At least 17 people killed in Kenya road crash, most of them Catholic pilgrims
A crash involving multiple vehicles on a highway to the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa on Saturday killed 17 people, most of them pilgrims on the way to a prayer site, officials said.

Loud explosions heard Yemeni capital amid reports of Saudi strikes
The internationally-recognised government says attacks target the rebel group's positions across the country.

Fuel shortage in Sudan drives up prices, burdening ordinary people
The scarcity is driven by global oil disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict and by domestic import restrictions.

UN says at least 150,000 have fled their homes in Yemen amid fighting
It is further intensifying the country's humanitarian crisis with more than 5 million people already internally displaced following years of conflict.

Oil prices fall as G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of reserves
International benchmark Brent crude briefly fell below $100 per barrel before stabilising around $102, while US oil prices slumped by up to 5 per cent.

El Niño: Mozambique ranked as one of the 'most vulnerable' African countries
The powerful weather system is projected to bring severe heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, and heightened drought risks across Southern Africa.

DR Congo: Trial of post-Ebola exposure drug underway
Some 250 people, who have all been exposed to the rare Bundibugyo virus, are taking part in the trial could stop them from contracting Ebola.

Mixed reaction in Guinea-Bissau after ousted president barred from returning
Military leaders cited 'security conditions' and the need to preserve public order for barring Umaro Sissoco Embalo's return.

43 killed in political hits ahead of S.Africa polls: report
Suspected political assassinations in South Africa have claimed at least 43 lives this year to September, with local government elections still one month away, a report said Friday

At least 5,700 killed, wounded in Haiti gang crisis this year: UN
Haiti's gang violence crisis has left at least 5,700 people dead or wounded this year while more than 1,000 women and girls have been raped, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said Friday

Yemen: Deadly battles between Ansar Allah, gov't forces
Yemen's Houthis and Saudi-backed forces fought over an area located not far from a waterway that is crucial to global energy flows, killing 80 combatants over the past day, sources on both sides told AFP on Friday

Sickle cell disease remains a major public health challenge in Uganda
Nearly 20,000 newborns are affected every year with the inherited blood disorder which causes severe pain in patients.

UN issues call to action on world's vital dryland forests
The United Nations is issuing an urgent call to action on the world’s dryland forests - areas that sustain the food security and cultural identity of more than two billion people.

Ebola goes after Congo's children, killing seven daily on average, NGO says
Since 15 May, at least 2,071 children aged under 18 have contracted Ebola, with 961 of these children dying from the disease, Save the Children said.

Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro snub final TV debate ahead of Sunday's polls
Leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are frontrunners in Sunday's race. Both skipped a planned TV debate, opting to avoid direct confrontation before the first round of voting.

Union of Arab Football Associations backs FIFA chief Infantino
The Union of Arab Football Associations says it is backing embattled FIFA head Gianni Infantino in his bid for reelection next year.

Burkina Faso deaf dancers use special technique to follow rhythm
Deaf and hearing impaired people in Burkina Faso are using a special technique to dance. The Vibra-Signe technique helps them feel the rhythm and has opened up new social possibilities for the often marginalised group.

'Sad exit': Portugal fans mourn hinted end of Ronaldo era
Portugal fans are in mourning as Cristiano Ronaldo is seemingly living his last moments with the national team. The star forward walked out of the team’s training camp on Wednesday, hours after coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start Thursday’s Nations League game against Denmark.

2025 AFCON final: CAS to hear Senegal appeal on October 8
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal’s appeal over the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco on October 8 in Lausanne.

Egypt expels Ethiopian diplomat in growing rife over Blue Nile dam
The tit for tat move on Thursday came after Addis Ababa expelled an Egyptian official, further straining relations between the two countries.

Residents of Kenya's Lamu island fear damage from mega-refinery
The Kenyan island of Lamu is known for its stunning Indian Ocean setting and 12th-century Old Town. Cars are non-existent here and transport mostly happens by donkey. But the island is about to become home to one of Kenya’s largest industrial projects, raising fears of environmental damage.

Russian president warns Moscow will use ‘all weapons’ to defend Kaliningrad
Vladimir Putin has accused NATO of preparing to blockade the strategic Russian exclave which lies between two alliance members, Poland and Lithuania.

Pix of the Day, 2 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 2 October, 2026 - Across the world