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Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations
The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.

Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.

Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge
Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.

AI is becoming harder to control – can humans stay in charge?
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

Muted US response to UK's West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration
The UK accuses Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers.

Prince William, Kane and Shearer in campaign to use sport to prevent suicide
The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis.

RNLI volunteer targeted online and branded 'traitor' after Portsmouth protests
Lifeboat crew member wrongly identified as having helped small boat migrants speaks to BBC Verify.

BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series
Future series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company.

Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone
Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move
The foreign secretary disagrees that sanctions on Israeli settlements could put British Jews at greater risk.

Failures 'contributed to' death of Sir Richard Branson's wife
Lady Joan Branson died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea last year.

'An injustice' or 'righting a wrong': British Jews debate sanctions move
The UK's decision to sanction trade with illegal settlements has prompted a range of opinion among the British Jewish community.

'It's been a nightmare': Passengers face airport chaos after air traffic issue
Thousands are still stranded as people describe sleeping on floors and "carnage" in baggage reclaim halls.

Australians love sport - but can the NFL win them over in debut Melbourne match?
The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under.

Inside Thailand's school shooter drills following recent attacks
Police say they hope the drill will help prepare students, as concern grows over the increase in school shootings in South East Asia.

'We were raped and exploited by a drug gang as teenagers', women tell BBC of their ordeal
Four women have chosen to waive their anonymity and speak publicly to the BBC documentary, Britain's Forgotten Girls, about how they were targeted by criminals when they were children.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders star impresses on Broadway after celebrity casting row
The former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader overcomes criticism of stunt casting for her Chicago debut.

Watch: Europe's royalty pay last respects to King Harald V in Norway
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects after 13 days of national mourning.

Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.

National security can't come at expense of social security, Burnham says
The prime minister says he will fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way".

Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief
The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.

Man charged with assisting Russian intelligence service
Joshua Cammidge will appear in court on Thursday accused of two offences under the National Security Act.

Mother demands answers, weeks after black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Her demands for information about what happened to Tasia Fortune have been echoed by shocked locals.

Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance
Tehran condemns the resolution, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections.

Tate brothers to remain in US jail as they fight extradition to UK
A federal judge denied them bail, saying the dual US-UK citizens' wealth and frequent international travel "constitute quintessential flight risks".

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Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?
What counter-measures has Israel taken against the UK?

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why is Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial dividing America?
And will Trump succeed in limiting mail-in voting before the midterms?

Why Dolly Parton meant so much to so many around the world
Dolly Parton's death sparked an huge outpouring of love - why did she mean so much?

A vivid account of WHAM!'s legendary 1985 tour in China
Making pop history. Priceless footage tells the true story of a real 80s culture shock

Arsenal are passing every test - and Odegaard is in form of his life
Another Arsenal win, another Martin Odegaard goal - the Gunners captain looks back to his best, writes Phil McNulty.

Liverpool will reward Mac Allister if he lets his football do talking
After saying he was "very sad" at the lack of a contract offer from Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister proved his worth against Atletico Madrid.

Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final
Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.

Star subs rescue Chelsea as Alonso 'takes blame'
Chelsea get the better of Leeds in a cup thriller, but Blues boss Xabi Alonso has food for thought after needing rescue act from his star substitutes.

What next for LIV Golf's star players, and its fight for survival?
Golf's main tours are expecting a lot of interest in rejoining from LIV golfers – but the path back might not be so easy.

Liverpool come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid
Alexis Mac Allister scores an emphatic winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

Benn 'dragged down to pits of hell' by weight cut
Conor Benn says making the welterweight limit for his world-title challenge against Ryan Garcia has felt like being "dragged down to the pits of hell" but insists he is healthy and will make weight.

Al Jazeera

Trump says the US-Iran war will end right after midterms
Seven months after launching the war on Iran, US President Donald Trump says it will end immediately after midterms.

Iran war looms over Trump at Republican midterm convention in Dallas
Trump supporters say he can rally Republican voters despite concerns over the unpopular war and rising prices.

Gauff beats Andreeva to reach US Open semifinals in comeback win
Coco Gauff sets up US Open semifinal with Elena Rybakina after saving two match points against Mirra Andreeva.

‘Everyone’s had their holidays ruined’: outrage after UK airport chaos
The UK's independent aerospace regulator has been instructed to review an air traffic control system outage on Tuesday.

US court denies Tate brothers’ bid to be released from Miami jail
A judge rules the brothers are a 'quintessential flight risk' due to their wealth and frequent international travel.

Misfiring Arsenal beat Napoli with Odegaard stunner in Champions League
Arsenal dominated play but needed a screamer from Martin Odegaard to seal three points in Napoli to open league phase.

Manchester United vs Sabah: UEFA Champions League – preview, team news
Man Utd have taken four points from their first four Premier League games, but Michael Carrick says team ready to rise.

Liverpool come back to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Champions League opener
Marcos Llorente gives Atleti an early lead but Liverpool strike back through Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

Trump says Iran war ‘will end immediately’ after US midterm elections
The president added the US is not looking to restart negotiations with Iran after the failure of previous ceasefires.

Guterres pays tribute to Qatar’s late Father Emir at UN ceremony
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has paid tribute to Qatar’s late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Trump says Putin wants to make a deal to end Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump says Russian President Putin wants a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Pro-Palestinian protesters oppose Israel embassy opening in Slovenia
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Slovenia’s capital to oppose the opening of Israel’s first resident embassy.

Burnham defends UK ban on Israeli settlement trade
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank

IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear ‘non-compliance’
The symbolic escalation has been initiated by the United States, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.

UK man charged with assisting Russian military spies in sabotage plot
Joshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged after alleged contact with a member of the GRU Volunteer Corps.

Yemen envoy warns of wider war as Houthis threaten Bab al-Mandeb Strait
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yemen's ambassador warns Houthi attacks threaten global shipping.

Iraqi graduates protest for govt jobs amid unemployment crisis
More than 1,000 medical and health graduates have taken to Baghdad’s streets demanding government jobs.

Apple debuts $1,999 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo
The Duo launch, first with new CEO John Ternus, is the most noticeable overhaul of Apple's flagship product since 2017.

Israeli strike targets home in Gaza’s al-Shati refugee camp
An Israeli strike devastated a home in Gaza City’s al-Shati refugee camp, heavily damaging surrounding homes.

Two rescued after plane makes emergency landing in Black Sea
Two Belgian nationals were rescued by Turkish authorities after their private aircraft suffered engine failure.

China slams US claims of ‘industrial-scale’ AI theft
The response comes after three US agencies accused Chinese AI companies of exploiting American AI models.

Rampant Raphinha nets two goals as Barcelona rout Feyenoord
Spanish giants Barcelona open their Champions League campaign with 5-1 against Dutch side Feyenoord.

Yemeni diplomat says Houthis want to drag Saudi Arabia into war
Houthis are trying to drag Saudi Arabia into conflict by targeting Saudi territory, says Yemen’s Ambassador to Qatar.

Why are borrowing costs rising across the world?
Rising bond yields are lifting borrowing costs for governments, businesses and households across the global economy.

US records hottest summer in 132 years
The United States had its hottest summer since records began, says NOAA, with August also setting a new heat record.

Global Times

From the world's biggest buyer of services to an emerging seller: 'China services' meet the world at CIFTIS 2026
Walk into the ICT-themed exhibition hall at Beijing's Shougang Park during this year's China International Fair for Trade in Services ...

China dismisses US AI distillation claims, vows countermeasures
China on Wednesday firmly opposed the US allegations that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies had engaged in “industrial-scale” distillation of ...

GT on the spot: Foreign officials highlight China's growing role in global public security cooperation, from police training to cutting-edge tech
As emerging security threats, from cybercrime and telecom fraud to drug trafficking, increasingly cut across borders, no country can tackle ...

How is China's Gen Z redefining human value in AI's emerging workplace?
The robot has made another mistake. The robot had performed flawlessly in the lab - under familiar ...

If the EU is determined to wage a trade war against China, then let it try: Global Times editorial

CIA seeks to use all aspects of spying against China to prove its relevance
Global Times

The first step in cross-Straits civil discourse on 'one country, two systems' policy: Hai Feng
Hai Feng

GT Voice: Rate hike bets expose US-Japan rift over yen stabilization efforts
Global Times

Tourism providers pivot to deeper, immersive experiences amid 'China travel' boom
For decades, the Terracotta Warriors army has been a must-see for foreign tourists in China. Viewing the over 2,000-year-old army in person is an astonishing experience, and yet today's travelers increasingly seek experiences that go beyond the typical postcard view. Just across the street from ...

Wing Loong-10B with diverse missiles at Egypt airshow showcases 'beyond-visual-range strike, export potential'
China-Laos 'Peace Train-2026' joint exercise kicks off, focusing on typhoon medical rescue

China-Laos 'Peace Train-2026' joint exercise kicks off, focusing on typhoon medical rescue
Wing Loong-10B with diverse missiles at Egypt airshow showcases 'beyond-visual-range strike, export potential'

China's FAST puts together largest atlas of the universe's gas bodies
Over the course of two years of observations, the number of neutral hydrogen sources detected by China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) surged from 40,000 to 156,411 across nearly ... China recognizes 11 new occupations as new industries create fresh roles China on Wednesday officially recognized 11 new occupations and 23 new specialties under existing occupations, reflecting evolving labor demand driven by technological advances, industrial upgrading and changing consumer needs. ... Mudslide-affected people return home in Gyirong Town, China's Xizang People prepare to take vehicles and return home at a temporary relocation site in Gyirong Town, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 7, 2026. A fast-moving chain mudslide, triggered by ...

China recognizes 11 new occupations as new industries create fresh roles
China's FAST puts together largest atlas of the universe's gas bodies Over the course of two years of observations, the number of neutral hydrogen sources detected by China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) surged from 40,000 to 156,411 across nearly ... China on Wednesday officially recognized 11 new occupations and 23 new specialties under existing occupations, reflecting evolving labor demand driven by technological advances, industrial upgrading and changing consumer needs. ... Mudslide-affected people return home in Gyirong Town, China's Xizang People prepare to take vehicles and return home at a temporary relocation site in Gyirong Town, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 7, 2026. A fast-moving chain mudslide, triggered by ...

Mudslide-affected people return home in Gyirong Town, China's Xizang
China's FAST puts together largest atlas of the universe's gas bodies Over the course of two years of observations, the number of neutral hydrogen sources detected by China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) surged from 40,000 to 156,411 across nearly ... China recognizes 11 new occupations as new industries create fresh roles China on Wednesday officially recognized 11 new occupations and 23 new specialties under existing occupations, reflecting evolving labor demand driven by technological advances, industrial upgrading and changing consumer needs. ... People prepare to take vehicles and return home at a temporary relocation site in Gyirong Town, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 7, 2026. A fast-moving chain mudslide, triggered by ...

US businesses, local governments active at CIFIT, highlighting commitment to Chinese market
Representatives of US local governments and businesses attending the ongoing China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen, East China's Fujian Province, on Wednesday expressed continued interest in strengthening economic and investment cooperation with China.

China recognizes 11 new occupations including embodied intelligence robot technician
China dismisses US AI distillation claims, vows countermeasures China on Wednesday firmly opposed the US allegations that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies had engaged in “industrial-scale” distillation of US models, condemning Washington for politicizing and weaponizing what it ... From the world's biggest buyer of services to an emerging seller: 'China services' meet the world at CIFTIS 2026 Walk into the ICT-themed exhibition hall at Beijing's Shougang Park during this year's China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), and the first things to catch the eye are ... China on Wednesday recognized 11 new occupations including shore-based ship management engineering technician, embodied intelligence robot technician, and sports data analyst, and it also recognized 23 new job specialties including ...

'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' premieres in Malaysia, Australia, drawing praise from local audiences
Chinese film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East held premiere screenings in Malaysia and Australia on Tuesday, drawing praise from local audiences, with some describing the film as ... China calls up teenage prospect Zhao Songyuan as Asian Games reshapes senior squad China's national football team has turned to a younger generation as the Asian Games reshapes the senior team, with 17-year-old high school student Zhao Songyuan among four players born after ... Foreign students learn Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shenyang, China's Liaoning Professor Dong Baoqiang demonstrates cupping therapy for foreign students at Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Sept. 3, 2026. Liaoning University of Traditional ...

China calls up teenage prospect Zhao Songyuan as Asian Games reshapes senior squad
'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' premieres in Malaysia, Australia, drawing praise from local audiences Chinese film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East held premiere screenings in Malaysia and Australia on Tuesday, drawing praise from local audiences, with some describing the film as ... China's national football team has turned to a younger generation as the Asian Games reshapes the senior team, with 17-year-old high school student Zhao Songyuan among four players born after ... Foreign students learn Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shenyang, China's Liaoning Professor Dong Baoqiang demonstrates cupping therapy for foreign students at Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Sept. 3, 2026. Liaoning University of Traditional ...

Foreign students learn Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shenyang, China's Liaoning
'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' premieres in Malaysia, Australia, drawing praise from local audiences Chinese film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East held premiere screenings in Malaysia and Australia on Tuesday, drawing praise from local audiences, with some describing the film as ... China calls up teenage prospect Zhao Songyuan as Asian Games reshapes senior squad China's national football team has turned to a younger generation as the Asian Games reshapes the senior team, with 17-year-old high school student Zhao Songyuan among four players born after ... Professor Dong Baoqiang demonstrates cupping therapy for foreign students at Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Sept. 3, 2026. Liaoning University of Traditional ...

New regulations reshaping how people interact with AI companions
Before China introduced its new rules governing AI companions, the sophomore at a university in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, chatted almost every day with an AI agent on an AI companion app.

Chinese mythology games surge overseas, opening new doors to ancient stories
In pics: medals of 48th WorldSkills Competition

In pics: medals of 48th WorldSkills Competition
Chinese mythology games surge overseas, opening new doors to ancient stories

Svoboda.org

Трамп заявил, что Путин хочет заключить сделку по Украине
Президент США вновь назвал отношения президентов России и Украины препятствием для соглашения

Британия предъявила обвинения предполагаемому помощнику ГРУ
Его связывают с неким добровольческим подразделением военной разведки России

В самолёт Зеленского при вылете из Молдовы в Осло "чуть не попал дрон"
Об этом сообщил премьер-министр Норвегии

Дроны атаковали торговый центр в Сумах. Погибли несколько человек
Пострадали больше 10 человек

Суд в Москве заочно арестовал основательницу "Дождя" Наталью Синдееву
По статье об организации деятельности нежелательной организации

Против осуждённого анархиста Сидики возбудили дело о госизмене
Житель Рязани отбывает 29-летний срок по делу о подрыве железной дороги

Число погибших при сходе лавины в Кабардино-Балкарии выросло до 14
Судьба ещё трёх альпинистов остаётся неизвестной

Беспилотник впервые атаковал Ямал. Целью был объект в Новом Уренгое
Регион находится в 2800 километрах до границы с Украиной

С выборов в Думу сняли девятого кандидата от "Яблока"
Ещё нескольким угрожает снятие

В Тюменской и Иркутской областях снова уничтожают скот
Причины местные власти объясняют расплывчато

Сотрудники Anthropic: ИИ может уничтожить людей в ближайшие годы
Во всяком случае, такая вероятность отлична от нулевой

РПЦ отправила мощи Дмитрия Донского в оккупированный Донбасс
Они должны укреплять боевой дух российских военных

В Азербайджане активисту Исаеву дали 8,5 лет лишения свободы
Он выступал в защиту талышского языка

Кадыров потребовал усилить борьбу с инакомыслием в Чечне перед выборами и признал практику произвольных задержаний
Глава Чечни Рамзан Кадыров потребовал от сотрудников силовых ведомств усилить борьбу с инакомыслием в республике перед выборами, раскритиковал молодых людей за длинные бороды и фактически признал практику произвольных задержаний, обратили внимание Кавказ.Реалии. Кадыров 8 сентября провёл "совещание с руководителями силового блока". По итогам он поручил "сохранять повышенную бдительность и обеспечивать безопасность и правопорядок в республике как в период предстоящих выборов, так и на...

Трамп порадовался победе АдГ на выборах в Саксонии-Анхальт
Он связал её с проблемой миграции

В Харьковской области БПЛА ударил по пассажирскому поезду
Семь человек пострадали

В Якутске поставили памятник участникам вторжения в Украину
На месте мемориала ссыльным полякам

Президент Сербии Вучич объявил внеочередные выборы в Скупщину
Они пройдут 25 октября

Зампредседателя "Яблока" Круглова отправили в больницу в СИЗО
У него воспаление плеча

США уничтожили 5 иранских танкеров, Иран стрелял по американским судам
Сообщается, что жертв нет

Africanews

Kenya records 19 Mpox deaths as cases rise to 1,298
At least 19 people have died from mox since the outbreak was confirmed in Kenya three months ago, according to a statement released Monday by the Kenyan Ministry of Health.

Kenyan start-up makes robotic limbs to sign for deaf kids
A Kenyan start-up has built a mechanical hand that can translate a teachers' voice into sign language in real time, allowing deaf children to learn alongside their hearing counterparts

Mali’s information war is increasingly being shaped by AI
Generative AI is increasingly used for information warfare in Mali, according to a study released Wednesday, with the conflict's factions mastering the technology to varying degrees.

UN hails Libyan agreement to move toward elections
The UN Security Council on Tuesday hailed an agreement reached by Libya's rival political groups that paves the way for elections to be held within two years.

Fifty Chinese nationals convicted in Madagascar for crimes deported
Chinese nationals convicted in Madagascar for their involvement in online fraud networks have been transferred to their country of origin to continue serving their sentences.

Sissi urges de-escalation as Israel attacks Gaza, Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday wounded at least nine people and reduced buildings to rubble in various areas

Ballon d'Or 2026: Hakimi, Mané among African nominees
Nominations for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, which recognises performances during the 2025-26 season, were announced by France Football magazine on Tuesday, ahead of the awards ceremony in London on October 26.

Iran claims strike on U.S. warships and oil tankers
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they have attacked and damaged two U.S. warships and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, in what they call retaliation for a U.S. strike on Iranian tankers.

Egypt air show spotlights drones and military hardware
Dozens of exhibitors from several countries are taking part in the El Alamein International Air Show, held this week at the airport in Egypt's northwestern Mediterranean coast.

Gambian leader vows power boost after violent blackout protests
Gambian President Adama Barrow on Tuesday pledged to boost power supplies by next month after violent protests over blackouts that have dogged the west African country since June

Concerns over wildlife, water supply, as wildfire rages across Mount Kenya
A wildfire has burned about 8,700 hectares of vegetation on Mount Kenya since the fire was first reported on Sept 1, Mount Kenya Trust, an environmental conservation group, said.

'We are tired': Gambians struggle after months of power outages
After months of electricity outages which have recently grown more severe, residents of The Gambia are becoming desperate. Thousands took to the streets on Monday in protest over the blackouts, burning tyres and chanting against the president.

Uncertainty for Burundians in Kenya after president orders foreign-owned businesses closed
Burundians in Nairobi flocked to their embassy on Monday to get travel documents, days after Kenyan president William Ruto ordered the closure of small businesses run by foreigners.

Tunisian journalists protest after arrest of reporter
Dozens of journalists protested in Tunisia on Tuesday over the arrest of a reporter on money-laundering charges, accusations his lawyer said were unfounded

Senegal lawmakers push back against PM Lo over IMF agreement
The International Monetary Fund took centre stage on Tuesday during debates in Senegal's National Assembly. Laying out the government’s general policy statement, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo defended its recent agreement with the IMF on a three year aid programme worth $2.2 billion.

Foreigners in Kenya given 90 days to regularise documents
The Kenyan government on Tuesday gave foreigners running businesses in the country 90 days to obtain or update required documents, including work permits and business licenses. The move followed remarks by the president about foreign-owned businesses that sparked panic in immigrant communities.

WFP says Ebola response in Congo must include food aid
World Food Programme Country Director David Stevenson said the response to Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo must go beyond health care alone.

Man wanted over killing own family in UK pleads guilty to gun offenses in South Africa
A man wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters pleaded guilty Tuesday to firearms offenses in South Africa, where he was arrested in July while on the run.

Nepal marks 1 year since Gen Z-led violent revolt against corruption
Tuesday marked a year since Gen Z-led violent protests against widespread corruption in Nepal forced the then prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli to resign.

South Africa renews legal bid to stop US auction of Nelson Mandela memorabilia
Mandela's eldest daughter, Makaziwe, authorised the sale to raise funds for a memorial garden near her father's grave in Qunu.

Kenya temporary amnesty eases fears among East African migrants
A temporary amnesty for undocumented East African migrants in Kenya after the government urged them to formally register at their embassies and further extended their stay in the country.

Houthi strikes set fire to Saudi oil sites wounding 73
Yemen's Houthis claimed on Tuesday a wave of attacks on oil facilities and utilities in Saudi Arabia’s south.

Jamaica takes slavery reparations campaign to King Charles
Britain abolished the slave trade in 1807 and slavery in 1834, but successive governments have rejected calls for reparations or a formal apology.

UN calls for immediate ceasefire as Sudan crisis deepens
The United Nations is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, as drone attacks and the destruction of healthcare facilities deepen an already devastating humanitarian crisis.

African travellers face stricter biometric checks at 29 European borders
African travellers heading to Europe are being warned to expect stricter biometric checks and potentially longer queues at border crossings.

Iran raises petrol prices for heaviest users as economy struggles
Iranian drivers have long had some of the cheapest petrol in the world. But with the economy under pressure after months of war, authorities are hiking the price for its heaviest users.

DRC tightens state control over mining data in bid to boost influence over its vast mineral wealth
The policy comes as competition intensifies between the United States and China for access to critical minerals.

France: Accused people smugglers go on trial over deadly Channel accident
Fourteen people are to go on trial in France on Tuesday over the loss of 31 people including a seven-year-old child in 2021, in the deadliest small-boat crossing accident recorded in the Channel.

DRC: The Pygmies of Beni survive far from their ancestral lands [Africanews Today]
DRC: The Pygmies of Beni survive far from their ancestral lands [Africanews Today]

WHO coordinates expansion of Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo as death toll climbs
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed more than 3,000 lives, according to latest figures from the World Health Organization (WHO). To support the fight against Ebola, WHO is coordinating and funding the expansion of the Lita treatment centre in Ituri province.

Tehran finalizing deal with Oman for temporary, safe route through Strait of Hormuz
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is nearing a standstill amid the Iran war. Now, Tehran says it’s finalizing a deal with Oman for a temporary, safe route through the strategic waterway.

Arab League urges restraint as regional tensions escalate
The Arab League gathers in Cairo as tensions escalate across the region. Maritime security in the Gulf is under growing strain after renewed Iran-U.S. exchanges, including attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.

Dangote refinery prepares major IPO to fund expansion
For Dangote, the stock market debut is not only about raising capital — it is also aimed at bringing more investors into one of Africa’s most ambitious industrial projects.

Sierra Leone ex-president Koroma returns after treason case dropped
Former Sierra Leone president Ernest Bai Koroma returned to his home country Sunday, where authorities welcomed him after treason charges against him over an alleged coup attempt were dropped

African languages find new life among a younger generation
With online learning, entertainment and new technology creating fresh opportunities, advocates hope the resurgence can give Africa’s languages a stronger place in the modern world.

Sudan’s economic crisis deepens as prices soar and wages collapse
Sudan’s deepening economic crisis is putting basic necessities increasingly out of reach for families, as the country’s currency continues to lose value and prices surge across markets.

DRC: Displaced Pygmy community struggles far from the forest
In Beni, eastern DRC, families from the Indigenous Pygmee community are living in extreme hardship after fleeing violence attributed to the ADF. Since May 2026, they have found refuge in Boikene, far from their forests and traditional means of subsistence.

Husband of Tanzania's president dies while undergoing treatment
The husband of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan died Monday while undergoing treatment in a hospital in Zanzibar, the country’s vice president said.

Zanzibar's Freddie Mercury Museum showcases life of legendary Queen frontman
The Freddie Mercury Museum in Zanzibar showcases the life and times of the music icon in the very house where he was born Farrokh Bulsara, 80 years ago, and where he spent his childhood

Kinshasa wedding fire kills 12 in Democratic Republic of Congo
Twelve people have died after a fire ripped through a wedding party in the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo, the government said on Sunday.

Carbon credit financing offers boost to clean cooking initiatives
Carbon credit financing is making clean cooking affordable and accessible to households across Africa, boosting efforts to reduce pollution.

UN creates international day for elimination of child marriage
The United Nations has designated November 27 as an International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, following a resolution led by Sierra Leone and adopted by the General Assembly.

May el-Toukhy's ‘Woman Unknown’ premieres in Venice
The period film is the sole female-directed entry in this year’s Venice competition, down from six of 21 films last year. Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera called the figure a “historic low in recent years”

Egypt TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in drug case
Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other people have been sentenced to death after being convicted of drug trafficking and other offences, state-owned Al-Ahram reported.

Libya arrests five people in connection with drone strikes on refinery
Authorities in western Libya have arrested five people including foreigners who were involved in a recent string of drone attacks on a major energy complex, the Tripoli-based government said on Sunday.

Cape Verde declares two days of mourning for 25 victims of bus crash
Cape Verde began two days of mourning on Sunday after a bus crash on the island of Fogo killed 25 people, most of them children and teenagers.

Mourners in Algeria bid farewell to 10-year-old boy trapped for days in well
Mourners in Algeria bade farewell to ten-year-old Ayoub Hadaf on Sunday, one day after his body was recovered from a well where he’d been trapped for four days.

Cape Verde's President Neves attends funeral of bus crash victims
Cape Verde’s President Jose Maria Neves attended the funeral on Sunday of some of the victims of a bus crash on the country’s Fogo Island. The accident killed at least 25 people, most of them children and teenagers.

Ebola burial team in DRC works under threats as virus continues to spread
As the Ebola epidemic continues to spread through eastern DR Congo, the death toll now stands at more than 3,000 people. Because of the risk of contagion, victims have to buried in accordance with strict protocols.

African Women's Volleyball: A new era of competition
African women’s volleyball is expanding its reach. More countries are taking part in competitions, new teams are making progress and the hierarchy is becoming less predictable. The 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi provided another illustration of this shift.