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Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Infantino's Fifa leadership
The governing body of European football says Fifa president Gianni Infantino has "failed to deliver" on promises he made when elected 10 years ago.

Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings
Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called scenes in Ceuta "shocking".

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says
The renowned mountaineer was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massive
The governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform

Nine killed in strikes on Kyiv, as Ukraine sinks Russian container ship
The attack comes as Moscow escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.

William and Kate bring children to Commonwealth Games netball and cycling events
Spectators at Glasgow's OVO Hydro were treated to exhilarating performances during New Zealand's 61-54 win over England.

The five dramatic days that shook Infantino and world football
BBC Sport's Simon Stone reflects on the unravelling of Gianni Infantino's plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions.

Faisal Islam: Four reasons why the World Cup plan never stacked up
The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

He thought a fitness supplement was safe, but it sent him into psychosis
Daniel Murphy's mental health spiralled after he took missold drugs which had been mixed with steroids.

What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain and why does Trump say he wants to bomb it?
BBC Verify has spoken to experts and analysed satellite imagery to piece together what we know about the site, and the potential impact of a US strike.

Decades-long search ends with discovery of new marine species
An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.

Former workers fight for wages they say they're owed: 'It makes me sick'
Sonia Garcia Monuz is among ex-catering firm employees who claim they are owed unpaid wages.

Who is Greater Manchester's new Mayor Bev Craig?
Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor, but what do we know about her?

Greater Manchester mayor says Burnham's new powers will change lives
Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor after winning Thursday's by-election.

Soap star Shane Richie facing drink-drive charge
The 62-year-old was arrested at a petrol station and is due in court in September, police say.

Greek police fast-tracking tests to find out how British woman found in suitcase died
Authorities are yet unable to say whether the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross is considered murder, but toxicology tests are being fast-tracked.

Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge
Settler violence against Palestinians is on the rise in the West Bank, as settlements and outposts expand.

Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.

'I'm Mandy Burnham' - Quaker chaplain is lookalike for new prime minister
Emma Roberts is is "leaning into" the comparisons and has changed her name to "Mandy Burnham" on TikTok.

Roman port dug up behind woman's home
The remains have been discovered beneath a paddock close to the Humber estuary in Brough.

Highland glen sees first wild-born beavers in 400 years
Conservationists believe there are at least two kits in Glen Affric following a release of 11 beavers.

'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

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Is The World Cup For Sale?
Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows.

The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?
A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.

The five dramatic days that shook Infantino and world football
BBC Sport's Simon Stone reflects on the unravelling of Gianni Infantino's plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions.

Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Infantino's Fifa leadership
The governing body of European football says Fifa president Gianni Infantino has "failed to deliver" on promises he made when elected 10 years ago.

'Sometimes he wants to leave' - De Zerbi on Richarlison's Spurs future
Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham "don't know" whether Richarlison will stay or leave, as he "sometimes" wants to leave.

Al Jazeera

India cracks down on protesters accused of ‘abusing’ Modi
Police cases, social media takedowns and online abuse have followed many who took part in India’s youth protests.

Israeli strike destroys Gaza hospital warehouse
Israeli strike destroys medical supplies warehouse at Gaza's Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, staff say.

Infantino’s FIFA crisis: What is reaction to World Cup investment U-turn?
Backlash to FIFA's private investment plan for World Cups and events was huge; now football reacts to U-turn's fallout.

Is Spain being punished?
In the months leading up to the crisis in Ceuta, pro-Israel voices conspicuously raised the issue of the enclave

Children run marathon to spotlight Gaza’s growing orphan crises
Children run marathon to spotlight Gaza's growing orphan crisis

Most Australian teens still online three months after under-16 ban
The Australian government has defended the ban after a report concluded most teenagers had found ways to get around it.

Spain says migrants leaving Ceuta after mass influx in which 67 died
Spain’s foreign minister maintains 'the integrity of the Schengen area is absolutely guaranteed'.

Iran warns against ‘flames of war’ amid US strike threats on energy sites
Iranian media says retaliation plan ready after US media suggest potential imminent attacks against civilian sites.

Sde Teiman walkout lays bare an Israeli military running out of trust
Nearly three years of open-ended war have made obedience inside the Israeli military increasingly conditional.

Infantino’s FIFA World Cup crisis: Who could replace president?
Who is tipped to replace Gianni Infantino after the World Cup investment plan crisis?

Vanishing forests: Why is the Philippines failing at reforestation?
101 East investigates how the Philippines’ ambitious regreening programme is failing the nation’s forests.

Spain says migrants in Ceuta have returned to Morocco
Spain says 50,000 migrants who entered its North African enclave of Ceuta have returned to Morocco.

Trump mimics sound of Patriot missile interceptions
US President Donald Trump mimicked missile interceptions as he described the US military shooting down Iranian missiles.

India’s Modi says he forgives students who abused him in Cockroach protests
PM says 'misled children' need to be shown 'the right path' as his supporters dox and abuse protesters on social media.

Famed climber Purja confirmed dead as bodies recovered from Broad Peak
Pakistani rescuers have recovered three of 10 missing climbers swept away in avalanche on world's 12th largest peak.

Iran: The Making of a War
From coup to conflict - how decades of rivalries and miscalculations have shaped one of today’s most dangerous wars.

Infantino’s World Cup crisis: UEFA has ‘lost confidence’ in FIFA leadership
UEFA, who were the strongest opponents of FIFA's plan, slam the Gianni Infantino-led governing body despite standdown.

Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq face a delicate balance amid Iran attacks
Iranian Kurdish groups based in Iraq have been heavily attacked in the war, but most deny US assistance.

Beneath Tunisia’s silence, public anger simmers
Behind Tunisia’s enforced calm, anger is growing over repression, economic decline and collapsing public services.

Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping Easter bombings
Sri Lanka sentences two officials to death for not stopping 2019 Easter bombings.

FIFA World Cup plan fallout: AFC reacts as Infantino scraps investment push
Asian Football Confederation says FIFA future must be 'shaped through proper consultation' after World Cup plan fallout.

Protesters detained at rally in support of Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Police detained several protesters in Lahore, Pakistan as they rallied in solidarity with Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

US drops charges against Olympian for damage to Reflecting Pool
The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its case against Olympian David Hearn.

Peru’s ex-president Humala released after conviction overturned
Humala and his wife were sentenced to 15 years last year after being convicted of money laundering.

Yemen’s Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting Red Sea
Houthis say Red Sea route remains free to use, pushing back on report of new shipping fees.

Global Times

Exclusive: Type 071 amphibious transport dock, H-6K bombers involved in PLA's drills around Huangyan Dao; move aimed at countering series of Philippine activities: experts
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command (STC) on Saturday conducted joint maritime and air drills in the ...

CCG conducts drills near Huangyan Dao in 'a show of cards'; relevant countries should consider consequences of continued provocations: expert
The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted drills on rights-protection law enforcement and management and control in the waters near China's ...

China's defense minister vows to thwart any attempt at 'Taiwan independence', external interference on PLA's 99th anniversary
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said on Friday that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will serve as a steadfast ...

China slams US UFLPA move against Chinese firms as economic coercion, vows rights protection
A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Saturday strongly condemned and firmly opposed the US decision to add ...

There is simply no 'grey zone' under the one-China principle: Global Times editorial

How the Chinese military contributes to and implements the Global Governance Initiative
He Lei

GT Voice: Blaming Chinese EVs won't fix what ails Europe's carmakers
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Exclusive: Space-based computing could help equalize global access to computing power and promote inclusive AI development: Chinese scientist
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and societies, access to computing power is becoming an increasingly important factor in technological development. While global computing resources remain largely concentrated in regions with advanced digital infrastructure, a new frontier is emerging beyond Earth: space-based computing. China has entered ...

China's implantable BCI tech helps quadriplegic patients return to work with latency below 50 ms
Shanghai-gifted red pandas win hearts in Taipei despite DPP curbs on cross-Strait exchanges

Shanghai-gifted red pandas win hearts in Taipei despite DPP curbs on cross-Strait exchanges
China's implantable BCI tech helps quadriplegic patients return to work with latency below 50 ms

51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing
The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday. Internet platforms violating rules may face fines up to 10 million yuan, revoked permit: draft cyberbullying law The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has started soliciting public opinions on a draft law against cyber abuse in a bid to prevent mass dissemination of content involving insults, defamation, ... Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodges solemn representations with Wellington over New Zealand foreign minister's racist remarks New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' racist remarks, in which he told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country,” have drawn criticism from netizens and ...

Internet platforms violating rules may face fines up to 10 million yuan, revoked permit: draft cyberbullying law
51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has started soliciting public opinions on a draft law against cyber abuse in a bid to prevent mass dissemination of content involving insults, defamation, ... Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodges solemn representations with Wellington over New Zealand foreign minister's racist remarks New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' racist remarks, in which he told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country,” have drawn criticism from netizens and ...

Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodges solemn representations with Wellington over New Zealand foreign minister's racist remarks
51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday. Internet platforms violating rules may face fines up to 10 million yuan, revoked permit: draft cyberbullying law The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has started soliciting public opinions on a draft law against cyber abuse in a bid to prevent mass dissemination of content involving insults, defamation, ... New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' racist remarks, in which he told a lawmaker of Chinese descent to “go back to your own country,” have drawn criticism from netizens and ...

China's Unitree Robotics flags risks to future US sales under FCC restrictions; barriers can't erase firm's competitiveness: expert
Tesla denies report of considering selling China business, announces software update with Chinese LLM Doubao

Tesla denies report of considering selling China business, announces software update with Chinese LLM Doubao
China's Unitree Robotics flags risks to future US sales under FCC restrictions; barriers can't erase firm's competitiveness: expert

Chinese firms including DeepSeek, MiniMax unveil new AI achievements, reflecting 'a period of concentrated breakthroughs'
Several Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies on Friday announced their latest tech achievements, with DeepSeek rolling out a public beta application programming interface (API) for its flagship V4-Flash model, MiniMax launching its multimodal H3 model and ByteDance releasing its new Seedance 2.5 video creation model.

China approves 4 new nuclear power projects with total investment expected to exceed $25 billion
China has given the green light to four new nuclear power projects, with total investment estimated at than 170 billion yuan ($25.2 billion). A State Council executive meeting on ... Chinese businesses warn EU's proposed cybersecurity and industrial bills violate WTO rules Chinese industrial and commercial circles have voiced strong concerns over the EU's proposed Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) and the Industrial Accelerator Act, arguing that the measures go beyond legitimate security needs, ... China's nonferrous metals demand rises on surging computing power needs China's nonferrous metals industry sees stronger growth amid surging demand from computing power sector, according to industry data and media reports.

Chinese businesses warn EU's proposed cybersecurity and industrial bills violate WTO rules
China approves 4 new nuclear power projects with total investment expected to exceed $25 billion China has given the green light to four new nuclear power projects, with total investment estimated at than 170 billion yuan ($25.2 billion). A State Council executive meeting on ... Chinese industrial and commercial circles have voiced strong concerns over the EU's proposed Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) and the Industrial Accelerator Act, arguing that the measures go beyond legitimate security needs, ... China's nonferrous metals demand rises on surging computing power needs China's nonferrous metals industry sees stronger growth amid surging demand from computing power sector, according to industry data and media reports.

China's nonferrous metals demand rises on surging computing power needs
China approves 4 new nuclear power projects with total investment expected to exceed $25 billion China has given the green light to four new nuclear power projects, with total investment estimated at than 170 billion yuan ($25.2 billion). A State Council executive meeting on ... Chinese businesses warn EU's proposed cybersecurity and industrial bills violate WTO rules Chinese industrial and commercial circles have voiced strong concerns over the EU's proposed Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) and the Industrial Accelerator Act, arguing that the measures go beyond legitimate security needs, ... China's nonferrous metals industry sees stronger growth amid surging demand from computing power sector, according to industry data and media reports.

Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft
Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List
Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

2,300-year-old liquor residue unearthed in China's Ningxia
Archaeologists have identified residue of a 2,300-year-old grain-based alcoholic drink from the Warring States Period (475 BC-221 BC) in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, offering new insights into ancient Chinese brewing technology.

China's online literature grows in scale, expands global reach
Brazilian artist achieves dreams in China's "porcelain capital"

Brazilian artist achieves dreams in China's "porcelain capital"
China's online literature grows in scale, expands global reach

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Трех жителей Волгограда задержали за съемку пожара на складе Wildberries
Видео с их извинениями опубликовало издание V1.ru

В Венгрии могут отключить единственную АЭС из-за обмеления Дуная
АЭС "Пакш" вырабатывает почти половину электроэнергии Венгрии

Теплоход Росатома "Янина" затонул после атаки в Черном море
Все 17 членов экипажа спасены

Число погибших в ходе прорыва мигрантов в Сеуту выросло до 67
Всего в испанский анклав прорвались 60 тысяч человек

Reuters: OpenAI обнаружила новые случаи выхода ИИ-моделей из-под контроля
Во время расследования инцидента со взломом Hugging Face

В Уфе после атаки беспилотников загорелся НПЗ
По данным Astra, дым поднимается над НПЗ "Башнефть-Уфанефтехим"

ФИФА отказалась от планов по продаже прав на ЧМ
После угроз УЕФА бойкотировать соревнования под эгидой ФИФА

Удар по Киеву: погибли 9 человек, десятки ранены
Повреждены 18 домов, школа, посольство Литвы и объекты инфраструктуры

В Румынии впервые за десятки лет ограничат ночное уличное освещение
В стране введён режим энергетической тревоги

США запретили импорт от 43 компаний КНР из-за ситуации с уйгурами
Ограничения распространяются на предприятия сырьеврй отрасли

Италия восстановила погранконтроль с Испанией из-за мигрантов в Сеуте
Границы переведены на паспортный контроль

Суд в Польше освободил из-под стражи обвиняемого в нападениях на российских оппозиционеров
Анатолий Блинов останется под полицейским надзором

The Telegraph: США и Израиль обсуждают сухопутную блокаду Ирана
Рассматривается вариант усиления экономического давления на Тегеран

Жанну Немцову арестовали заочно по делу о нежелательной организации
Вероятно, речь идёт о Фонде Бориса Немцова

Зеленский заявил о попытке покушения на командира корпуса "Хартия"
Сообщается, что Игорь Оболенский не пострадал

HRW обвинила "Африканский корпус" в гибели гражданских в Мали
Боевики не пострадали

The Guardian: в Киеве РФ атаковала завод американской компании
По производству беспилотников

Умерла Казимира Прунскене - бывший премьер-министр Литвы
Она возглавила правительство после принятия Акта о восстановлении независимости

Трамп не знает, предоставят ли США Украине лицензию на "Пэтриот"
По его словам, вопрос изучается

В Польше подтвердили, что на территории страны упала ракета РФ
Неясно, была ли она выпущена умышленно

Africanews

Embezzlement trial of DRC's former justice minister continues in his absence
The embezzlement trial of the DR Congo’s former justice minister Constant Mutamba continued on Friday in the absence of the defendant.

Search for missing prolongs the agony for families in Gaza
Holding photographs of sons who vanished during the war, mothers in Gaza wait for answers while forensic workers document unidentified remains without access to DNA testing.

Former Senegalese leader Sall's bid for UN top job in trouble after straw poll
Macky Sall’s bid to succeed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres could be in trouble after the Security Council’s first informal straw poll.

France and Italy boost border controls after migrant influx to Spanish enclave
France and Italy are boosting border controls after some 60,000 people crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, sparking one of the largest migrant crises for the European Union in years.

48,000 migrants return to Morocco after massive influx into Spanish enclave
Tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into Spain’s tiny Ceuta territory returned voluntarily to Morocco on Friday, a day after the influx triggered chaos in the North African city and reignited the immigration debate in Europe and beyond. At least 57 migrants died on the journey.

Infantino drops plan to sell World Cup profits after worldwide pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI marks 27th anniversary of accession to throne
A long list of world leaders, heads of state, and governors sent congratulatory messages to him.

Residents of Spanish enclave of Ceuta angered by mass influx of migrants
The border has now been reinforced and tens of thousands of people have since reportedly returned to Morocco voluntarily.

Algeria bus crash kills at least 27 and wounding dozens more
Tragedy struck Algeria Friday morning after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine near the coastal town of Boumerdes, east of Algiers.

Campaigners demand sanctuary for Johannesburg Zoo elephants
Behind the fences of Johannesburg Zoo, three elephants are at the centre of a growing legal battle. Animal welfare campaigners say captivity is no place for them and are asking the courts to order their transfer to a rewilding sanctuary.

Kenya: Fifteen elephants found dead of suspected pesticide poisoning
Initial investigations suggest they died after ingesting pesticides used on nearby tomato farms.

United Nations calls for an end to crackdown on civic freedoms in Uganda
Its human rights office says restrictions on civil liberties are creating fear among opposition supporters, journalists, activists, and civil society groups.

Mali: HRW accuses Russian paramilitaries of killing 8 civilians
Russian paramilitaries from Africa Corps, which is supporting Mali in its fight against insurgents, killed eight civilians, including three children, in June airstrikes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report Friday.

Ghana forecasts 16% fall in cocoa production following bad weather and disease
Ghana is warning of a sharp drop in cocoa production next season, with output expected to fall by at least 16 percent.

Oprah Winfrey to close South African girls' school, expand scholarship
Oprah Winfrey will close the prestigious girls' school she founded in South Africa after the 2027 academic year, marking the end of nearly two decades of campus-based education.

IMF completes reviews in Egypt unlocking $1.8 billion
The prime minister has welcomed the news, saying it is a renewed vote of confidence in the country's economic reform programme.

Asia’s soccer body joins opposition to Infantino’s plan for private investors
Asia’s soccer body joined opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup and said Friday FIFA must urgently review its management style.

Spain and Morocco reinforce border after tens of thousands cross into Ceuta
Officials estimate that more than 49,000 people crossed between Morocco and Ceuta in a 24-hour period.

UK sees record day for Channel migrant crossings piling pressure on government
Britain has recorded its busiest day of migrant crossings this year, with 752 people arriving in small boats across the English Channel in just 24 hours.

Analysts believe US-Iran war at critical point with potential for further escalation
Analysts say the U.S.-Iran war is at a critical point with the potential for further escalation, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes resumes and hopes for a quick end to the five-month conflict fade

Voter registration opens as Haiti eyes december polls
Haiti has launched voter registration ahead of December's elections, the country's first in a decade. Ten registration centres have opened across generally secure areas of Port au Prince, as hopeful voters begin signing up in a key step toward restoring democratic rule.

Hamas agrees to completely disarm in plan including Israeli withdrawal
Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to end the war with Israel, that includes it handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

Activists in Kenya demand release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye
Activists gathered in Kenya's capital of Nairobi on Thursday to demand the release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, a day after he collapsed in court in Kampala

Egyptian PM announces investigation after Damietta port drone attack
Egypt's Prime Minister said Thursday that the country would now be examining the remains of a drone that attacked two vessels at the Egyptian port of Damietta on Wednesday.

Tyla drops Nigeria tour date after xenophobia backlash
Following growing criticism across social media linked to South Africa's anti migrants attacks,, South African music star Tyla has removed Nigeria from the list of destinations on her upcoming A*Pop World Tour.

Liberian authorities burn $336 million in cocaine implicating senior police officials
Liberian law enforcement agents burned some 4.2 metric tons of cocaine worth about $336 million on Thursday, days after authorities announced the country’s largest-ever drug seizure and implicated senior police officials in the trafficking operation.

Several drown as hundreds of migrants rush to Spain's Ceuta from Morocco
Hundreds of people were converging on Morocco's northern town of Fnideq on Thursday evening, following rumours that the border with Spain's Ceuta had opened, according to an AFP journalist

S.Africa pushes Africa migration talks after xenophobic violence
Pretoria called Thursday for an Africa-wide conference to address migration on the continent after weeks of deadly anti-migrant violence and tensions over undocumented foreign workers in South Africa

UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments if plan to sell World Cup stake goes ahead
Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product and is 'not for sale'.

Ghana's government backs extending presidential term from four to five years
Other recommendations accepted by the government include extending Parliament’s tenure to match the new presidential term.

George Clooney evacuates French estate as wildfires rage
Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, have evacuated their French estate as fast-moving wildfires continue to sweep across southern France.

Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV
It accuses the French satellite television service of failing to comply with an obligation to provide free access to Burkinabe TV.

Sudan farmers struggle as Iran conflict drives costs higher
Thousands of miles from the fighting, Sudanese farmers are feeling the impact of the war in Iran, as rising fuel and fertilizer costs threaten food production in a country already facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

Ceuta calls for emergency as thousands of migrants cross
Authorities in Ceuta asked the government in Madrid to declare a national emergency and requested army intervention, as thousands crossed into the tiny Spanish territory on Thursday.

AI-generated Africa map blunder overshadows U.S. presentation at global AIDS conference
A U.S. State Department presentation at a major global health conference has sparked criticism after an AI-generated map of Africa wrongly labelled every country on the continent.

Kenya restores electricity after major power outage
Power has been restored to several parts of Kenya after a widespread blackout left large areas without electricity overnight.

South Sudan's president dismisses central bank governor
The removal of Johnny Ohisa comes as Salva Kiir makes sweeping changes in the senior ranks of his government.

The US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution
The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for any quick resolution.

Amnesty calls for war crimes probe after killing of at least 19 Malian soldiers
Amnesty International is calling for a war crimes investigation after at least 19 Malian soldiers were allegedly executed despite surrendering.

Egypt confirms unidentified drone caused fire at Mediterranean port
While energy facilities in the region have been hit since the start of the US and Israel's war on Iran, its the first time Egypt has come under attack.

Zambia: Economic test looms for next administration [Business Africa]
Zambia has managed to stabilize its economy after becoming the first sovereign to default on its debt obligations during the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to unlock growth amid risks, tough policy choices await the next administration

Nigeria dismantles meth lab as Mexican cartels push into country
Meth seizures and raids on labs in Nigeria have been on the rise since around 2011, according to a 2019 report from the Institute for Security Studies, as Latin American specialists exported their expertise to the country

Nigeria deports pangolin scales trafficker to China
Nigerian police on Wednesday said they had arrested and deported a Chinese man who had trafficked 12 tonnes of pangolin scales to China.

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in intensive care: wife
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been hospitalized and is unconscious after he collapsed during a courtroom session of his treason trial, according to his wife and others who are urging authorities to set him free after repeated bail denials.

Name headache for Cape Verde's Vozinha at Colo Colo
Regulations from the Chile's professional football body require players to use their surname. This means that Vozinha — whose real name is Josimar José Évora Dias — would not be allowed to use the nickname that made him famous around the world

Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta
Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta at the country’s northern tip, overwhelming border security, local authorities said Wednesday.

Ebola worsening food insecurity in eastern Congo, UN agency chief warns
The measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on supplying weapons and military equipment to them.

Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in World Cup investor plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

DR Congo: Opposition fury as Tshisekedi edges closer to third term
DR Congo opposition politicians, members of the opposition coalition nicknamed "C64", rejected the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the referendum law, which could see President Felix Tshisekedi run for a third term after a referendum

United Nations extends sanctions against armed groups in Central African Republic
The measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on supplying weapons and military equipment to them.