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England's mayors to get power to impose tourist tax
Hospitality leaders warn the uncapped levy would risk jobs and push prices up for families holidaying in England.

Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections
Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.

Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.

Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

Catherine joins William at suicide prevention campaign
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 reviews security after volunteers targeted online
Volunteers were targeted online after it assisted in the rescue of people crossing the Channel on Sunday.

Badenoch denies housing benefit cuts plan would make people homeless
The Conservatives say £4bn could be cut from the housing benefit bill to help fund increased defence spending.

'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.

Russia's new jet-powered drones outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily launches
The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.

Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry
Rescuers are searching for survivors after the vessel travelling from the mainland to a popular tourist destination caught fire.

Primark finally set to launch home deliveries
The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.

We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment - now our embryos will be destroyed
Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent.

Four takeaways from Trump's speech at first Republican midterms convention
The US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.

'It started as a joke, a fantasy' - F1 heads to football-obsessed Madrid
After F1’s explosion in popularity away from its European heartland the sport is coming home. Why Madrid? Because it is beautiful… and has a very big expo centre on the outskirts.

How a community living under demolition orders from Israel view UK sanctions
BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.

The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.

American football is coming to Australia - can it succeed?
The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under.

Drug use may have begun 25,000 years ago in Indonesia, research finds
Scientists have found evidence that early human foragers in Indonesia were using the betel nut as a drug.

August joint-hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.

Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet
Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 election would be held.

Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flight
The unmanned aircraft entered Moldovan airspace on Tuesday afternoon as the plane was on the runway.

Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat
Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.

Two friends who died on mountain ridge tried calling 999, inquest hears
A 999 call from the Eddie Hill and Jayden Long from Snowdon was not properly escalated.

Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone
Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

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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?

Spurs should be awarded 2016-17 title - Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea should be stripped of the Premier League title for 2016-17, when his Tottenham team finished runners-up.

Top four seeds in historic semi-final line-up
For the first time since 1975, the top four seeds in the women's US Open singles draw have reached the semi-finals.

'Get a life' - non-league club condemn man impersonating manager
Gainsborough Trinity condemn a person who has been approaching players while falsely claiming to be their manager.

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.

How history points to another Solheim Cup thriller
With no more than one point separating the teams at the past three Solheim Cups played in Europe there is every reason to expect that this week's contest will be just as exciting, writes Iain Carter.

Al Jazeera

Algeria says cutting diplomatic ties with UAE
This is a breaking news story.

Is Egypt’s Hamza Abdelkarim set to be Barcelona’s next breakout star?
Four goals in five games made the 18-year-old striker Barcelona's top scorer during preseason.

Israel will never stop me speaking up for Palestine
Israel’s decision to bar British MPs exposes how far it will go to avoid scrutiny over its treatment of Palestinians.

Calls grow for investigation after ICE attacks protesters
Calls grow for investigation after ICE attacks protesters

The Houthis are testing the limits of Saudi restraint
Riyadh needs to restore deterrence without being pulled back into a prolonged Yemen war.

IAEA accuses Iran of ‘noncompliance’
Nuclear watchdog has gone more than a year without inspecting key sites; Iran says US attacks have made access unsafe.

Hong Kong court rules Dow Jones tried to stop journalist taking union role
Dow Jones was acquitted of the charge of dismissal over Selina Cheng's leadership role.

How Ukraine’s deepest attack in Russia, on Arctic gas, signals new reach
Long-range Ukrainian drones hit Russia's key gas plants, raising questions about the conflict's next phase.

Drone video shows aftermath of deadly ferry fire off the Philippines
Drone video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows smoke rising from the burned out MV June Aster off Palawan.

Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts
Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts

Russia’s new shelling tactics deepen suffering in Ukraine
Ukrainians are losing more sleep, shopping for food is becoming harder and travel is often fraught with risk and delays.

Qatar beat Iran in men’s basketball as Asian Games begin in Japan
The continental games will officially open on September 19, but several team competitions will get under way earlier.

Roma to support Nepal flood victims through Champions League match shirt
Italian club to auction special 'Together for Nepal' shirts to be worn in the match against Fenerbahce.

Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank are choking the Palestinian economy
Israeli military checkpoints are choking the West Bank economy, devastating local businesses and daily life.

Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he’s a victim
Ahead of Israel's national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.

Houthis, Yemeni forces engaged in fierce battles: Why each front matters
Forces loyal to the UN-recognised government and Houthis fight on multiple fronts in an effort to expand their control.

‘Gone in a blink’: Nepal floods sweep away Indian workers who built hotels
The migrants were at work, building homes and hotels, when the floods hit, sweeping three of them away.

Enrique hails Dembele, praises Toure after PSG’s win over Bratislava
PSG coach hails 'marvellous' Dembele after the French forward scored two goals in PSG's 6–1 win over Toure's side.

Russian attacks kill 7 in Ukraine as Kyiv targets gas plants deep in Arctic
Ukraine launches one of its deepest strikes to date, targeting natural gas plants in Russia's Arctic region.

Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in northern Gaza
Israeli attacks on the occupied Palestinian territory continue despite a 'ceasefire' brokered in October.

Japan baseball great and atomic bomb survivor Isao Harimoto dies aged 86
Harimoto, whose record 3,085 career hits still stands, was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.

Europe’s far right: Putin’s best friend?
Its gains threaten to deepen Europe’s divisions over Ukraine and Russia.

Zverev defeats Van de Zandschulp in straight sets to enter US Open semis
The German, who faces Russia’s Karen Khachanov, is the only Grand Slam winner left standing in the men's draw.

Anthropic discloses 4th AI hacking incident as researcher quits over safety
AI firm says Claude Opus 4.6 hacked external systems during testing as concerns mount over security breaches.

Fighting escalates in Yemen; Houthi attacks trigger alerts in Saudi Arabia
Yemen's government accuses Houthis of killing three children as rebels claim Saudi forces launched 54 air raids in 12 hours.

Global Times

Xi to attend BRICS summit in India
Xi to attend BRICS summit in India

Xi urges efforts to prevent major accidents after cargo ship fire in east China
Xi urges efforts to prevent major accidents after cargo ship fire in east China

European companies double down on China's services market at CIFTIS 2026
Stepping into the thematic hall of the ongoing 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), one is immediately ...

China extends anti-dumping probe into pecans from Mexico, US
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Thursday that it has extended the anti-dumping investigation into pecans imported from Mexico ...

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

From spinal implant to cancer therapy, foreign patients seek out China's medical advances
After multiple attempts to treat paralysis in her lower limbs in her home country, 12-year-old Russian girl Vera, a pseudonym, traveled to Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province with help from the Russian Embassy in China. There, doctors implanted a domestically developed closed-loop spinal cord ...

China opposes US-pushed IAEA resolution on Iran, calls for return to dialogue
Wing Loong-10B with diverse missiles at Egypt airshow showcases 'beyond-visual-range strike, export potential'

Wing Loong-10B with diverse missiles at Egypt airshow showcases 'beyond-visual-range strike, export potential'
China opposes US-pushed IAEA resolution on Iran, calls for return to dialogue

8th Int'l Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitalization held in Beijing
Ambassador of Greece to China Evgenios Kalpyris speaks during the opening ceremony of the 8th International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitalization in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 9, ... 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. ...

China's FAST puts together largest atlas of the universe's gas bodies
8th Int'l Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitalization held in Beijing Ambassador of Greece to China Evgenios Kalpyris speaks during the opening ceremony of the 8th International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitalization in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 9, ... 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. ...

China recognizes 11 new occupations as new industries create fresh roles
8th Int'l Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitalization held in Beijing Ambassador of Greece to China Evgenios Kalpyris speaks during the opening ceremony of the 8th International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitalization in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 9, ... 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. ...

China dismisses US AI distillation claims, vows countermeasures
From the world's key buyer of services to an emerging seller: 'China services' meet the world at CIFTIS 2026

From the world's key buyer of services to an emerging seller: 'China services' meet the world at CIFTIS 2026
China dismisses US AI distillation claims, vows countermeasures

Sea Legend Shipping's China-Europe Arctic Express vessel makes first call at UK's Teesport
Chinese container shipping company Sea Legend's vessel Dubai Tower arrived in the UK after sailing from Ningbo port in East China's Zhejiang Province via the Northern Sea Route in Arctic, a source from the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group told the Global Times on Thursday. The 1,740-TEU Dubai Tower called ...

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 key 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 ...

Shanghai sports bureau says Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout as athlete retirement deals draw attention
Former Olympic champion Liu Xiang has chosen to leave the state sports system through a voluntary buyout, 11 years after retiring, the Shanghai Sports Bureau said Wednesday afternoon. The move ... 'Travel Frog: China Journey' to shut down over stringent renewal terms by Japanese IP holder: report The Chinese version of a mobile game, “Travel Frog: China Journey,” will shut down in December because its Japanese IP rights holder reportedly “proposed stringent terms” during renewal negotiations, according ... Advanced technology boosts conservation, restoration of Terracotta Warriors in NW China's Shaanxi Restoration specialists piece together a terracotta warrior at the on-site conservation lab of the Pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. ...

'Travel Frog: China Journey' to shut down over stringent renewal terms by Japanese IP holder: report
Shanghai sports bureau says Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout as athlete retirement deals draw attention Former Olympic champion Liu Xiang has chosen to leave the state sports system through a voluntary buyout, 11 years after retiring, the Shanghai Sports Bureau said Wednesday afternoon. The move ... The Chinese version of a mobile game, “Travel Frog: China Journey,” will shut down in December because its Japanese IP rights holder reportedly “proposed stringent terms” during renewal negotiations, according ... Advanced technology boosts conservation, restoration of Terracotta Warriors in NW China's Shaanxi Restoration specialists piece together a terracotta warrior at the on-site conservation lab of the Pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. ...

Advanced technology boosts conservation, restoration of Terracotta Warriors in NW China's Shaanxi
Shanghai sports bureau says Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout as athlete retirement deals draw attention Former Olympic champion Liu Xiang has chosen to leave the state sports system through a voluntary buyout, 11 years after retiring, the Shanghai Sports Bureau said Wednesday afternoon. The move ... 'Travel Frog: China Journey' to shut down over stringent renewal terms by Japanese IP holder: report The Chinese version of a mobile game, “Travel Frog: China Journey,” will shut down in December because its Japanese IP rights holder reportedly “proposed stringent terms” during renewal negotiations, according ... Restoration specialists piece together a terracotta warrior at the on-site conservation lab of the Pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. ...

120-million-year-old dinosaur fossil found 473 meters underground in Inner Mongolia drilling core
A 120-million-year-old dinosaur fossil has been recovered from a 473.2-metre-deep drilling core in North China's Inner Mongolia Auton¬omous Region. Chinese scientists said the discovery represents the first dinosaur find in the western Yingen-Ejinaqi Basin, extending the known western range of Early Cretaceous dinosaur remains in the region, according ...

Resurgent Zheng Qinwen earns acclaim despite missing out on US Open semifinal spot
Shanghai sports bureau says Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout as athlete retirement deals draw attention

Svoboda.org

Судьи и прокуроры, преследовавшие "Яблоко", могут попасть под санкции
В ЕС предложили внести в список 10 человек

Reuters: союзники по НАТО весной сорвали учения российского ГУГИ
На них отрабатывалось повреждение глубоководных кабелей

ФБК рассказал о недвижимости семьи Воробьёва на миллиарды рублей
Она расположена в том числе в Италии, Франции и Монако

В Беларуси бывшего адвоката Бабарико приговорили к трём годам колонии
Обвинили в дискредитации Беларуси

В убийстве вдовы бывшего вице-премьера Дагестана обвиняют родившегося в Испании сына криминального авторитета из Чечни
В убийстве бывшей жены вице-премьера Дагестана Гаджи Махачева Анны Каменевой обвиняют 19-летнего чеченца Мансура Муталибова. Он заочно арестован и объявлен в международный розыск. По версии следствия, именно Муталибов был исполнителем убийства, которое заказал сын Каменевой. О заочном аресте предполагаемого исполнителя преступления, не раскрывая его имени, сообщило государственное информационное агентство ТАСС со ссылкой на источник в правоохранительных органах. Также назван вероятный мотив...

Двое граждан Азербайджана погибли при атаке БПЛА РФ на судно у Одессы
Был атакован буксир TEDY

Жену политика Леонида Гозмана заочно арестовали в РФ
Она ранее смогла покинуть Россию

Жителей Мелитополя в РФ осудили, обвинив в подготовке терактов
Cупругам дали 21 и 18 лет колонии

В Киеве российский беспилотник ударил по АЗС
В Днепре погибли 2 человека

Художника сериала "Ликвидация" обвинили в госизмене
До этого он провёл более 2 месяцев под карусельными арестами

Начинаются мероприятия ярмарки "Пражская книжная башня"
Крупнейший за пределами России смотр русскоязычной литературы проводится в третий раз

В Удмуртии сняли с выборов в Госдуму кандидата от "Яблока" Ию Боронину
Всего сняли или могут снять 17 кандидатов партии

Россия ударила по Кривому Рогу; в Хмельницком ранены четыре спасателя
В Сумской области за сутки погибли 5 человек

Беспилотники атаковали Махачкалу, в Сочи сообщается о 28 пострадавших
Один человек погиб в Борисоглебске

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

Из-за угрозы дрона был отложен вылет самолёта Зеленского из Молдовы
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

Africanews

Middle East turmoil: Oil spikes above $100 on war fears
Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel as fighting between the U.S. and Iran intensifies, raising fresh concerns for consumers and businesses around the world.

Nairobi's street acrobats make a living by performing for motorists
The spectacle has been normalized at traffic stops in and around Nairobi, with acrobats taking advantage of gridlocks to perform for acknowledgement with cash tips. It is how they earn a living

Funding cuts forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close, aid groups warn
An additional three dozen health facilities serving more than 400,000 people in Sudan are closing this year due to global aid cuts, worsening a dire humanitarian situation in a country torn by more than three years of war, aid groups said Tuesday.

Nigerian presidential hopeful Obi promises anti-corruption drive
Oil-rich Nigeria can tackle its cost-of-living crisis in part by fighting government waste, presidential candidate Peter Obi told AFP, as politicians jostle to lead Africa's most populous country.

Algeria: diversifying beyond oil and gas [Business Africa]
After decades of heavy reliance on oil and gas, Algeria is seeking to diversify its economy by expanding industry, agriculture, services and mining.

Trump pledges $5,000 payout if Republicans win US midterms
US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult American if Republicans win control of both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections.

Fighter jets soar in the sky at Egypt's El Alamein air show
The 2026 edition has brought together government and military delegations, aviation authorities, space agencies, airlines, and aerospace manufacturers

Uganda's Tooro kingdom succession disputed after death of King Oyo
Uganda’s Tooro kingdom has named television news anchor  Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as its new king, but the succession has been challenged by the mother of the late King Oyo Nyimba, just days before his burial.

Ebola survivors in Beni take their lessons to schools as classes resume
The Ebola survivors’ association in Beni, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, held an awareness-raising session for students as school resumed last week

Migration: Spanish prime minister defends handling of Ceuta crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended his government's handling of the migration crisis in Ceuta where some 80,000 migrants tried to enter at the end of July

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.