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Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'
Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.

Major seaside hotel fire that evacuated guests during night treated as suspicious
About 280 people were evacuated from the premises at Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel.

Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport
The King Khalid International Airport incident caused hours of flight disruptions and comes amid an escalating conflict with Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey claimed the party was aiming to beat its 2024 record of 72 MPs in any snap election.

Watch: Earl Spencer says he is telling the truth about a phone call with Charles after Diana's death
Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book.

Bitter row over Diana book brings back unhappy times for royals
Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then-Princess of Wales' death.

When a cherished tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst
A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe.

Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

I found my partner at an Irish matchmaking festival - now I want others to do the same
Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.

From 'fusty' to fashionable - is it cool to wear M&S clothes now?
The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.

Journalists report being denied White House access after Trump bans some outlets
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.

'How many more bodies?' Grief and fear in South Africa as nine women found dead in two months
Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named
Greg O'Neill "loved the ocean", his family say, as police boats and helicopters patrol Perth's beaches in search of his body and the shark that attacked him.

Michael Marra announced as new Scottish Labour leader
Anas Sarwar's replacement has been announced as the MSP for the North East region.

Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love
In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility.

Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash
Social media users say an image from the brand's Instagram account resembled a KKK hood and hanging.

Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says
The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times.

AI not a threat to films, say Shaun the Sheep creators
The Bristol-based institution have released the third feature film in the Shaun the Sheep franchise.

Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.

Nepo baby is a horrific term, says Zeta-Jones
The Chicago star's children Dylan and Carys have both gone into showbiz, following in her footsteps.

Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes
The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico

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Brighton humbling 'a big lesson' for Arsenal - Arteta
An uncharacteristic performance from Arsenal saw the Gunners ship three goals in the defeat to Brighton - but could the loss be the "big lesson" they needed?

From near oblivion to Europe - Brighton celebrate 125th anniversary in style
From obscurity and near oblivion to Premier League and Europe - Brighton celebrate their 125th anniversary.

'Greater things to come' says Mitchell after England winning run ends
Head coach John Mitchell says England's thrilling draw with Canada will inspire "greater things to come" from the world champions despite the result ending their record-breaking winning streak.

England crush Sri Lanka to top T20 world rankings
England steamroller Sri Lanka in the third T20 to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep and return to number one in the world rankings.

Eagle leaves McIlroy two off Wentworth lead
Rory McIlroy stands two strokes behind the third-round leaders heading into the final day after a three-under 72 at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

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Iran says conditions to re-engage in talks, end war sent to US via Qatar
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, tells Al Jazeera Tehran awaiting Trump response.

Israel targets paramedics in southern Lebanon
Two back-to-back Israeli air strikes hit Nabatieh in Lebanon, while a third strike targeted an ambulance team.

Cuba works to restore power after another major nationwide blackout
The outage marks at least the sixth one this year after a United States-imposed energy blockade went into effect.

Dutch riot police break up violent far-right protest in The Hague
Justice minister condemns 'Hitler salutes, antisemitic slogans, violence' at the anti-immigration rally.

A ‘ban on the free press’: White House bars journalists from three outlets
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access to White House on Saturday.

Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza
Sheeran may perform solo after musicians dropped out of tour over expulsion of Macklemore for supporting Palestine.

Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0 as Man City top Premier League without playing
Arsenal suffer shock 3-0 loss at Brighton to lose top spot in the Premier League on goal difference to Manchester City.

Demonstrators in US form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote
'Hands Around the Kennedy Center' rally drew thousands after Trump-backed board votes to close the iconic arts venue.

Police hiring standards matter. But they alone cannot stop abuse
Law enforcement in the US needs high hiring standards. But it also needs reform and trust-building in communities.

Jerusalem Daily: Gaza’s children return to schools
It's the first official day back to school for Gaza's children.

Djibouti refugee crisis worsens as more than 2,700 Yemenis arrive
More than 2,700 Yemenis have fled to Djibouti, many making dangerous sea crossings to escape the conflict.

Russia reports ‘powerful’ cyberattacks on second day of parliamentary vote
This is Russia's first election since it invaded Ukraine, and is expected to gauge public support for the ongoing war.

UEFA defends policy after rejecting Ireland’s request not to play Israel
UEFA responds after Ireland's football association says its request to avoid future pairings with Israel was ⁠⁠rejected.

Syria says blast at military site in Deir Az Zor killed 11
Syrian army holds funeral for soldiers killed in ammunition blast in town of Ayyash, in western Deir Az Zor, on Friday.

Aston Villa compound Tottenham’s misery despite Spurs ending goal drought
Unai Emery's side get first league win of season with goals from Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Emi Buendia.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: La Liga – preview, team news, prediction
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admits his team does not know how to control matches before Sunday's La Liga clash.

Fear and anger in South Africa as bodies of nine women found: What we know
Police examining 'all possibilities' as women in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, fear murders could be linked.

An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis
Some officials and state media have long openly described the industry as a ‘mafia’ system.

Taiwan flexes military capabilities ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Taiwan has staged live-fire drills with missiles and attack drones as Donald Trump prepares to host China’s Xi Jinping.

Israeli attacks kill four Palestinians including son of Gaza’s health chief
Eldest son of Munir al-Bursh, director general of Gaza’s Health Ministry, was struck by a drone outside tent in Jabalia.

What’s behind reports that the Israeli army is low on troops, equipment?
Israel's Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing 'severe shortages'.

Asian Games 2026: Top athletes and storylines to look out for
From Olympic champions to teen sensations, several athletes are looking to make their mark at the continental event.

US lifts sanctions on Eritrea ‘to advance US regional interests’ in Red Sea
The sanctions, introduced during the Biden administration, targeted Eritrea's governing party and the military.

Funerals held after deadly mosque attack in Pakistan’s Kohat
Funerals are underway in Kohat, Pakistan, after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a mosque killing

Saudi-led naval coalition prepares to secure Red Sea waterways
Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.

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China's embodied intelligence is moving from stage to factory floor
In a “robot school” on the embodied intelligence future island in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, four machines have recently ...

Chinese Vice Premier to visit US for trade talks: MOFCOM
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to the US for economic and trade consultations with the US ...

EU ramps up China trade curbs while seeking talks, raising concerns over sincerity: experts
The EU has recently rolled out or considered a series of trade restrictions targeting China, expanding from electric vehicles to ...

Companies from China, ASEAN showcase AI cooperation at 2026 CAEXPO
From satellites powered by artificial intelligence (AI) models and geological monitoring services to self-driving trucks, companies have been steadily expanding ...

A shameless political double act exposes Teodoro's true motives: Global Times editorial

A blueprint for HK's next five years, and a place in the national plan
Lawrence Ma

Pinglu Canal to provide a strong boost to exchanges between China and ASEAN
Wichai Kinchong Choi

When AP says the US should thank China
Global Times

Two generations of an American family forge a century-long connection with a town in Northwest China through medicine, memories and enduring affection
Across two generations of an American family, Victor Plymire put down roots in Huangyuan, Northwest China's Qinghai Province, for nearly 30 years; his daughter Mary Ann Plymire's final wish was to be laid to rest in Huangyuan; and his son David V. Plymire regarded Huangyuan as his only ...

Intelligent manufacturing reshapes nuclear power construction
Motorist overtaken 18 times in 200 meters on road sparks debate over 'turtle-speed' driving

Motorist overtaken 18 times in 200 meters on road sparks debate over 'turtle-speed' driving
Intelligent manufacturing reshapes nuclear power construction

Pigsty-transformed coffee shop goes viral in Guangxi, with netizens joking about 'lingering odors'
A coffee shop converted from an old pigsty in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has gone viral online, drawing praise for its unusual design and jokes from netizens who ... Man in Hubei attacked by bee swarm, left with nearly 1,000 stingers A man in Central China's Hubei Province was recently attacked by a swarm of bees while out for a walk, leaving nearly 1,000 venomous stingers embedded across his body and ... Drunk driver sets police as emergency contact, then argues car's automatic call counts as surrender A drunk driver in East China's Zhejiang Province probably did not expect his own car to help police find him. After he fell asleep with the vehicle still running, the ...

Man in Hubei attacked by bee swarm, left with nearly 1,000 stingers
Pigsty-transformed coffee shop goes viral in Guangxi, with netizens joking about 'lingering odors' A coffee shop converted from an old pigsty in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has gone viral online, drawing praise for its unusual design and jokes from netizens who ... A man in Central China's Hubei Province was recently attacked by a swarm of bees while out for a walk, leaving nearly 1,000 venomous stingers embedded across his body and ... Drunk driver sets police as emergency contact, then argues car's automatic call counts as surrender A drunk driver in East China's Zhejiang Province probably did not expect his own car to help police find him. After he fell asleep with the vehicle still running, the ...

Drunk driver sets police as emergency contact, then argues car's automatic call counts as surrender
Pigsty-transformed coffee shop goes viral in Guangxi, with netizens joking about 'lingering odors' A coffee shop converted from an old pigsty in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has gone viral online, drawing praise for its unusual design and jokes from netizens who ... Man in Hubei attacked by bee swarm, left with nearly 1,000 stingers A man in Central China's Hubei Province was recently attacked by a swarm of bees while out for a walk, leaving nearly 1,000 venomous stingers embedded across his body and ... A drunk driver in East China's Zhejiang Province probably did not expect his own car to help police find him. After he fell asleep with the vehicle still running, the ...

Beijing probes 4 online hotel, travel booking platforms in fair competition push
Foreign rail trips in China jump 33.3% in Jan-Aug: state railway operator

Foreign rail trips in China jump 33.3% in Jan-Aug: state railway operator
Beijing probes 4 online hotel, travel booking platforms in fair competition push

China firmly opposes EU's reported move to press China to cap hybrid car exports: MOFCOM
Chinese Vice Premier to visit US for trade talks: MOFCOM Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to the US for economic and trade consultations with the US side from September 19 to 23, the Ministry of Commerce ... Commenting on some media reports that said the EU asks China to voluntarily restrict exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe, otherwise they may face higher tariffs, a spokesperson for the ... Huawei, Seres reported to adjust EV collaboration model, sparking heated market discussion Chinese tech giant Huawei and automaker Seres Group have announced an adjustment to their cooperation model for the luxury automotive brand AITO.

Huawei, Seres reported to adjust EV collaboration model, sparking heated market discussion
Chinese Vice Premier to visit US for trade talks: MOFCOM Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to the US for economic and trade consultations with the US side from September 19 to 23, the Ministry of Commerce ... China firmly opposes EU's reported move to press China to cap hybrid car exports: MOFCOM Commenting on some media reports that said the EU asks China to voluntarily restrict exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe, otherwise they may face higher tariffs, a spokesperson for the ... Chinese tech giant Huawei and automaker Seres Group have announced an adjustment to their cooperation model for the luxury automotive brand AITO.

China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja
Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. Mexican Independence Day highlights diplomatic visit: New consulate, diversified exchanges define bilateral outlook, expand consensus The Embassy of the United Mexican States in China hosted a grand event celebrating the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence in Beijing on September 11. At the reception, Jesus Seade, ... Ditan book fair expands to record size The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar.

Mexican Independence Day highlights diplomatic visit: New consulate, diversified exchanges define bilateral outlook, expand consensus
China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. The Embassy of the United Mexican States in China hosted a grand event celebrating the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence in Beijing on September 11. At the reception, Jesus Seade, ... Ditan book fair expands to record size The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar.

Ditan book fair expands to record size
China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. Mexican Independence Day highlights diplomatic visit: New consulate, diversified exchanges define bilateral outlook, expand consensus The Embassy of the United Mexican States in China hosted a grand event celebrating the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence in Beijing on September 11. At the reception, Jesus Seade, ... The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar.

Truck driver Sun Feiqun never leaves writing behind
Much of Sun's reading still takes place in the time left over from work. But some of the books he encountered as a child have stayed with him for decades.

France: Bilateral dialogues fuel closer cooperation, climate resilience for vibrant planet
China targets 12th straight Asian Games gold-medal sweep as athletes arrive in Japan

China targets 12th straight Asian Games gold-medal sweep as athletes arrive in Japan
France: Bilateral dialogues fuel closer cooperation, climate resilience for vibrant planet

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Россия стала мировым лидером по числу семей, где живут кошки
Кошки живут в 59% домохозяйств

ООН описала 1004 случая сексуального насилия в ходе войны в Украине
Реальное число может быть намного больше

Президент Казахстана выступил за полный запрет граффити в стране
Он считает стрит-арт вандализмом

Первые вбросы на выборах зафиксированы в Сыктывкаре
Были обнаружены 48 сфальсифицированных бюллетеней

В Южной Осетии заявили об избрании уроженца РФ Камболова президентом
Ранее он не жил в Южной Осетии

В Чечне силовики массово забирают из дома "неблагонадёжных"
Рамзан Кадыров приказал проводить "профилактические" рейды

В Петербурге на участке задержали наблюдателя от "Яблока"
Утверждается, что он потерял сознание

Аэропорт Люксембурга приостанавливал работу из-за дронов
Кому они принадлежали - не сообщается

Яшин из-за "физической угрозы" отказался от поездки в Армению
Суть угрозы он не раскрыл

Украинские беспилотники атаковали порт Каспийск в Дагестане
О последствиях пока не сообщается

В Одесской области тысячи людей остались без света после ударов РФ
Удары наносились и по Киевской области

Трамп заявил, что его сын вернул деньги Умару Кремлёву
Президент подчеркнул, что оплата свадебных вечеринок - обычная практика

Госдепартамент одобрил продажу Украине средств ПВО
На сумму 2,68 млрд долларов

США и Дания достигли соглашения по вопросу о Гренландии
Соглашение будет бессрочным

Президент США Трамп подписал законопроект о санкциях против России
Документ назван в честь его соавтора сенатора Линдси Грэма

Более 1300 наблюдателей от "Яблока" и КПРФ не пустили на участки
Есть и случаи давления на них

Пропавшая кандидат в Госдуму Юлия Кузнецова опубликовала видео
Её местонахождение по-прежнему не известно

Российские военные сбросили бомбы на Сумы, есть погибшие
Пострадали не менее 10 человек

Макрон обсудил с лидерами партий возросшую российскую угрозу
А также Ближний Восток и рост цен на топливо

Кандидат от "Яблока" в Карачаево-Черкесии снялся из-за угроз
Как он утверждает, от "Единой России"

Africanews

Nigeria gold miner deaths spark protests in Niger state
Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic on Friday as they struggled to breathe inside the cell.

South African circus gives young performers a new route forward
In Johannesburg, a circus is helping young performers from under-resourced communities turn talent into careers. Among them is 29-year-old Brian Ngobese, who grew up in Alexandra township. After discovering circus almost by accident, he trained in aerial acrobatics.

UN envoy visits displaced communities in eastern DR Congo
UN staffs traveled to Kimoka in North Kivu on Friday, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in an area controlled by M23 rebels, to assess the situation of returnees and their living conditions in conflict-affected areas, as the country also faces its worst Ebola outbreak.

Greece-Egypt military exercise draws tourists’ attention in Crete
Vacationers on the Greek island of Crete — taking a morning dip or seeking shade on wooden sunbeds — watched a major military exercise unfold on a beachfront Friday, just 50 meters (yards) away.

South Africa: Olifantsfontein residents hold vigil for woman found dead
Residents of Olifantsfontein gathered to remember a woman whose body was found floating in a river in Clayville, east of Johannesburg, as communities across the area demand action over a series of killings of women.

Student pilot and flight instructor killed in Kenya plane crash near wind turbines
The aircraft went down near wind turbines in Kipeto, a hilly area of Kajiado County southwest of Nairobi, according to Kajiado West police commander Maureen Kuto. Neither victim was immediately identified.

Nigeria probes deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody
Nigeria's government suspended a civil defence commander as President Bola Tinubu ordered a "thorough", "urgent and "full and transparent investigation" over Thursday's deaths.

Nigeria: Armed security deployed in Minna after deaths of miners
Armed security personnel have been deployed in the Nigerian city of Minna, where demonstrators have been taking to the streets, a day after dozens suspected illegal gold miners died while in custody.

DRC: OCHA helps with response endeavours amid ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, is helping response endeavours through rapid and flexible funding.

Egypt / China: Top officials meet in Beijing on Friday
In the Chinese capital, the country's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Speaker of the Egyptian Senate Essam El Din Ahmed Mohamed Farid on Friday.

Madagascar tourist arrivals grow despite instability
The Indian Ocean island nation recorded nearly 150,000 arrivals in the first half of 2026, a ministry of tourism official said

Teleperformance Kenya faces allegations over workers’ rights
The company has three months to engage in mediation. If no agreement is reached, the organisations say they could take the case to a French court.

Iran: Tehran stages largest demonstration since start of conflict
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians took to the streets on Friday, in a government-organized demonstration following months of conflict. It marks the largest such protest since the United States and Israel attacked in February.

Iran war fuels clean energy push but emissions remain high
Stanford climate scientist Rob Jackson says prolonged high oil prices could encourage longer-term investment in alternatives.

Israel, Morocco agree to mutually open embassies: foreign ministry
Israel and Morocco have agreed to open embassies in their respective countries following a meeting between their top diplomats and the US ambassador to the United Nations in New York on Wednesday

Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku Station
Japan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers.

Torrential rain and flooding slam Tunis, forcing schools to close
Torrential rain and severe thunderstorms struck Tunis on 17 September, flooding roads, disrupting traffic, and forcing schools and universities to suspend afternoon classes from 3 p.m. local time.

Ceuta: Tense scenes as police move migrants to temporary camp
There were tense scenes in Ceuta on Friday between police and a group of migrants, who were being moved to a temporary camp in the port area.

Kenya: Health workers increasingly concerned in wake of USAID cuts
In Kenya, the impact of USAID cuts is being increasingly felt. At least 24 deaths of HIV-positive sex workers in Kenya have been reported, who, like Beatrice, in good health until aid was slashed by the United States early last year, health workers say.

Johannesburg’s waste crisis leaves communities surrounded by illegal dumps
In Kya Sands, some residents say rubbish has gone uncollected for weeks, driving demand for informal waste haulers — and leaving communities to confront the consequences themselves.

British Airways returns to Tanzania after 13-year pause
The new routes commence in late May, 2027. It is the first time the carrier is returning to the east African nation since ending its Dar es salaam-London service 13 years ago

Zimbabwe farmers seek funds to cash in on China blueberry boom
The southern African country dispatched its first shipment of blueberries to China in July after a phytosanitary agreement signed a year ago and Beijing's scrapping of tariffs on imports from 53 African countries in May

Parties intensify campaign as Morocco approaches legislative elections
Faouzi Lekjaa, Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and other Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) candidates visited Rabat during their electoral campaign on 14 September for a face to face interaction with local residents.

Russian drones devastate shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia city
A Russian strike has hit a shopping complex in Zaporizhzhia, injuring one person and sparking a fire that spread across more than 10,000 square metres, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote
Russia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.

Nigeria methanol poisoning outbreak kills at least 49
Residents have told the Associated Press that a locally made herbal alcoholic drink known as “Monkey Tail” is suspected of being linked to the outbreak. Authorities have not yet confirmed the drink as the source, and investigations are continuing.

Tunis hit by torrential rain, school and university classes suspended
Torrential rain hit the Tunisian capital on Thursday, raising fears of flooding and forcing the city to suspend classes at schools and universities.

At least 37 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody
At least 37 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining were found dead in Nigerian security custody on Thursday, officials said, claiming a suspected disease outbreak was to blame.

Missile-shaped signs and Netanyahu masks as Israelis rally to protect October vote
Dozens of Israelis demonstrated outside the Knesset in West Jerusalem on 17 September, accusing political leaders of using regional tensions to interfere with the 27 October parliamentary election.

Protesters target OpenAI and Anthropic in San Francisco over AI safety fears
Protesters in San Francisco urged OpenAI and Anthropic to pause powerful AI, calling for global rules and an AI emergency amid safety and climate fears.

DRC: Opposition leaders condemn death of politician during 15 September protest
Opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo have condemned the death of one of their members during a demonstration in Kinshasa on September 15.

Threatened by floods, South Sudan Unity state hopes for help from UN
The Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) witnessed first-hand the threats to community safety in Unity State and, in response, deferred closing a UN base there.

Women living in fear after body of ninth victim found outside Johannesburg
The discovery of the bodies of nine women in the same area on the outskirts of South Africa's biggest city, Johannesburg, in the last two months have prompted police to investigate if the killings are linked and being carried out by the same person. Women say they're living in fear.

'Gunfire everywhere': Displaced Yemenis describe terrifying journey to Djibouti
Displaced Yemenis who fled to Djibouti have been describing the fighting that forced them to leave. At least 100,000 people have left Yemen since the start of September as Iran-backed Houthi rebels advanced on the coast, seizing control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait.

Oil exploitation blamed for environmental damage, crop loss in Congo
In a report co-authored with Caritas, the diocese of Pointe-Noire said farmers in the Koilou department have reported sharp drops in cassava harvests. The residents pointed the finger at gas flaring by oil companies

Medical teams in DRC face difficult conditions as the race to contain Ebola outbreak
Medical teams face brutal conditions as grave diggers work night and day to bury victims of the Ebola outbreak which continues to grip the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sudanese women preserve bridal henna tradition amid war and water crisis
For Sudanese women, keeping the tradition alive has become a way of preserving cultural identity amid profound upheaval.

US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
The Palestinian Authority on Thursday slammed a decision by the United States to refuse visas for its officials to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a move which includes president Mahmoud Abbas according to a source familiar with the case

Netanyahu: Iran weakened but 'desire' to destroy Israel has not disappeared
The war in the Middle East has weakened Iran militarily but it hasn’t changed Tehran’s hatred for his country, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.

Kenyans weigh AI's promise and risks as technology transforms jobs
The debate reflects a growing global question: how to harness AI's benefits while limiting its risks.

Gambian businesses struggle under prolonged blackouts
In the coastal Gambian town of Tanji, Sirah Darboe-Manneh cleans fish next to a row of ice boxes laying empty because of relentless power cuts. With limited supplies of ice, storing the daily catch has become almost impossible

Ohio bike shop offers refuge and community to Mauritanian immigrants
This business in Lockland, Ohio, looks like a bike shop, but it’s a lot more than that. It’s also a gathering center for Mauritanians seeking asylum in the United States.

Valencia region deluge leaves streets covered in mud and vehicles unusable in Torrent
Intense rainfall dumped up to 96 mm on Torrent, south‑west of Valencia, flooding roads, homes and the Parc Central tunnel, trapping cars and prompting emergency pumping operations.

'Nobody's happy,' experts say, as Ed Sheeran tour controversy rolls on
When singer Ed Sheeran resumes his tour in Philadelphia on Saturday, he’ll be taking to the stage without his supporting acts. They pulled out after rapper Macklemore was dropped for saying ‘Free Palestine’ during a performance in New Jersey. Experts say this kind of controversy doesn't happen often

Ebola treatment center welcomes community to visit in bid to build trust
At least a dozen attacks have taken place against facilities involved in Ebola care, primarily due to fear of the disease, misinformation, and mistrust of health care workers

WHO sees encouraging signs in Congo Ebola fight but warns of surging cases
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said transmission was declining in the hardest-hit areas of Ituri province, while South Kivu has reported no new cases since May.

Mbappé explains decision to cover Ceuta solidarity message
Mbappé said his decision was not intended as a rejection of Ceuta or its residents. He said he wanted to express solidarity with migrants who have lost their lives and those living in difficult conditions.

African lab scientists gather in Togo to discuss challenges amid Ebola crisis
As Ebola threatens parts of Africa, the Federation of West African Medical Laboratory Science opened its first conference Wednesday, in Lomé, Togo, to discuss the challenges posed by epidemics in Africa

Guinea media regulator warns France 24 over description of president
France 24 had not immediately responded to a request for comment. The regulator also withdrew the press accreditation of a Jeune Afrique correspondent, accusing him of professional misconduct.

Series of femicides shocks South Africa, highlights crime levels
The discovery of the bodies of nine women near Johannesburg in the last two months has sent shock waves around South Africa and highlighted the scourge of femicide and high levels of violent crime.