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Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
The US president was reportedly part of a ruse where reporters were falsely told he was with them on Air Force One leaving a Nato summit in Turkey.

Amber Met Office extreme heat warning issued as temperatures could reach 38C
An amber weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for Thursday, when extreme temperatures are expected to peak.

Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

Watch: Family narrowly escapes home during Colombia earthquake
At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.

Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories
The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real at a premiere.

Call with No 10 gives us hope, PC Harper's mother says
Debbie Adlam says she does not want a "special case" for her son, but for killers of emergency workers to be exempt.

Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.

England set to eliminate hepatitis C
England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.

'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.

The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides
"Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.

Gap between children's swimming skills revealed. Search for your school
How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?

What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.

Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.

My brother was found dead but police didn't realise for days that he had been shot
Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years.

'I felt Tourette's would ruin my life, now I teach at Cambridge'
Amanda Cole previously hid her condition but now wants others to "tic freely" without embarrassment.

No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

BBC Weather's monthly outlook
Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks.

Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

Five tips to keep your kids cool
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.

Antisemitism towards Jewish children 'shocking', government expert tells BBC
It's one of the findings from an independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges.

Murder arrest over fatal shooting in Clapham
Officers and paramedics were called to Willington Road in south London on Monday night, say police.

Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under-pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.

Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.

Seaside visitors going home earlier, Skegness traders say
Business owners believe people are spending fewer evenings and less cash in Skegness this summer.

London Heathrow no longer Europe's busiest airport
Istanbul overtakes Heathrow whose passenger numbers on Middle East routes fell 20.2% year-on-year.

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Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan
Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike at the Edinburgh Fringe.

How a murder case fuelled a culture war
How Luigi Mangione's case became a battleground in America's culture wars

Uncovering sexual misconduct claims against the Oscar-winning actor
Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.

The map showing world's division over Infantino
BBC Sport uses visuals to explore the support and opposition to Gianni Infantino's leadership of Fifa from all 210 of its members.

Forest sign Sporting's Ivory Coast defender Diomande
Nottingham Forest sign Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Portuguese club Sporting for a reported £34m.

Meet Liverpool's rising star who can only play friendlies
The emergence of teenage defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe has been one of the main storylines of Liverpool's pre-season - but why can the 18-year-old only play friendly matches?

'I won Commonwealth bronze - then went back to work at McDonald's'
Summer Shaw wins Scotland's first judo medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games and a week later is working at McDonald's.

Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under-pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.

Al Jazeera

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

‘New level of danger’: Drone incidents scare Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war
After a drone crashes in Germany, fears of suspected Russian operations rise across Europe.

Future of southern Lebanon peacekeeping uncertain ahead of UNIFIL phase-out
Future peacekeeping missions may shrink significantly, risking security gaps, as political solutions remain elusive.

Palestine weekly: Netanyahu hedges on Gaza roadmap
Attacks in Gaza slowed sharply this week even as Netanyahu publicly rejected Trump's 15-point peace plan.

Baby among those rescued as hundreds feared missing after Colombia quake
A 7.4-magnitude quake devastated western Colombia, killing 132, destroying buildings and leaving hundreds missing.

What to know about South Carolina’s election to replace Lindsey Graham
Tuesday's special election will pick a Republican challenger for the midterm Senate race transformed by Graham's death.

DRC Ebola death toll passes 2,000 amid fastest-growing outbreak on record
A total of 4,381 cases across five provinces have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of Tuesday.

East Libya military intelligence chief killed in car bomb
Prime minister of the Eastern Libyan government condemns killing of Major-General Fawzi al‑Mansouri.

Who is Atef Najib, former Syrian official sentenced to death with al-Assad?
Experts say this trial has been a test of Syria’s transitional justice.

Bangladesh and India battle to save cricket series after political turmoil
Bangladesh and India white-ball series under threat due to tensions that arose when Bangladeshi PM Hasina toppled.

The Global South’s digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk
Satellite internet can close digital divide, but Global South must not trade access for dependence on foreign firms.

Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region suffers as US-Iran war drags on
Kurdistan Regional Government says 70 percent of its trade has been cut by the regional conflict.

Vietnam’s VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellite
Hanoi-based aerospace firm says it will partner with Elon Musk's rocket company to deploy satellites next year.

Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.

Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’
Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’

Rescue efforts intensify as quake devastates western Colombia towns
Rescue teams rush to find survivors as western Colombia grapples with deadly earthquake devastation.

Swiatek to face Svitolina in Canadian Open semifinal
Former world no 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Diana Shnaider to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina in Toronto.

What to know about the US primaries in Connecticut, Vermont, and Alabama
Four redrawn Alabama districts will hold special elections for US House nominees on Tuesday.

‘My father is in RSS’: India’s Gen Z confronts Modi-loving parents at home
Families divided as children of BJP supporters demand education reforms and reject politics of hate.

Bashar al-Assad, Atef Najib sentenced to death in landmark Syria trial
Former Syrian leader convicted of premeditated murder, torture and crimes against humanity.

Trump sends conflicting signals on Iran strategy
Trump sends conflicting signals on Iran strategy

Iran threat prompted secret Trump flight from Turkiye: Reports
Trump reportedly used catering cart to switch planes, unbeknownst to the press pool and some White House staff.

Ukraine’s 40-day campaign has not brought the war closer to an end
Kyiv is facing a brutal Russian response as its air defence missile stocks dwindle.

Indonesian officials race to contain wildfires as dozens of schools shut
Cloud-seeding aircraft have been deployed as dozens of schools remain closed due to poor air quality.

What is the US spending all their war money on?
Why is the US Pentagon asking for more money for the war on Iran?

Global Times

China, Indonesia navies to hold navigation exercise east of Taiwan island in mid-August
In mid-August, China's naval ship Honghe will conduct a navigation exercise with an Indonesian Navy ship at east of the ...

How long does it take to build a robot in China? In Shenzhen's Robot Valley, it can be done in half an hour
Editor's Note: The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan called for building a modern industrial system, consolidating the foundation ...

Beijing launches flood response as heavy rain looms
Beijing activated a Level II flood-control emergency response, the second-highest level, on Tuesday as authorities warned of heavy rain and ...

China's ancient oracle bones reveal earliest written record of meteor shower 3,000 years ago
Chinese archaeologists have pieced together ancient oracle bone fragments to decipher what they say is the earliest written record of ...

This trend is more worthy of attention than Unitree Robotics going public: Global Times editorial

US strength once looked endless – until the day the warehouse says otherwise
Global Times

GT Voice: Chinese investment could help Germany stabilize its talent base
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Record-setting Typhoon Dolphin sweeps northward, triggering alerts across eastern and central China, suspension of traffic
After Typhoon Dolphin, one of the most powerful tropical cyclones to hit China this year, made landfall twice in East China's Zhejiang Province on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and strong winds, it weakened into a tropical storm by Monday morning before moving inland.

China-Tanzania healthcare cooperation brings AI-powered diagnosis to patients
Typhoon Dolphin moves inland, bringing strong winds, rain to multiple regions including Beijing; localities step up preventive measures

Typhoon Dolphin moves inland, bringing strong winds, rain to multiple regions including Beijing; localities step up preventive measures
China-Tanzania healthcare cooperation brings AI-powered diagnosis to patients

Chinese authority penalizes netizens for fabricating, spreading flood-related rumors
China's cybersecurity authority unveiled cases involving the fabrication and online spread of flood and disaster-related rumors on Monday. The cases included netizens fabricating misinformation using AI to garner attention, even ... Typhoon Dolphin lands in Zhejiang on China's eastern coast Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, made landfall at Yuhuan of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, said the National Meteorological Center ... APEC host city Shenzhen offers glimpse of China's future industries Drones zip across city blocks, delivering meals to doorsteps. On factory floors, humanoid robots are put to the test. Streets buzz with electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence (AI) is woven ...

Typhoon Dolphin lands in Zhejiang on China's eastern coast
Chinese authority penalizes netizens for fabricating, spreading flood-related rumors China's cybersecurity authority unveiled cases involving the fabrication and online spread of flood and disaster-related rumors on Monday. The cases included netizens fabricating misinformation using AI to garner attention, even ... Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, made landfall at Yuhuan of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, said the National Meteorological Center ... APEC host city Shenzhen offers glimpse of China's future industries Drones zip across city blocks, delivering meals to doorsteps. On factory floors, humanoid robots are put to the test. Streets buzz with electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence (AI) is woven ...

APEC host city Shenzhen offers glimpse of China's future industries
Chinese authority penalizes netizens for fabricating, spreading flood-related rumors China's cybersecurity authority unveiled cases involving the fabrication and online spread of flood and disaster-related rumors on Monday. The cases included netizens fabricating misinformation using AI to garner attention, even ... Typhoon Dolphin lands in Zhejiang on China's eastern coast Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon of the year, made landfall at Yuhuan of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, said the National Meteorological Center ... Drones zip across city blocks, delivering meals to doorsteps. On factory floors, humanoid robots are put to the test. Streets buzz with electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence (AI) is woven ...

China to accelerate AI, robot use in high-risk coal mines
China's 'Nvidia alternative' Moore Threads posts 147.42% growth in H1 revenue amid GPU sector's expansion

China's 'Nvidia alternative' Moore Threads posts 147.42% growth in H1 revenue amid GPU sector's expansion
China to accelerate AI, robot use in high-risk coal mines

China central bank reform plan targets high-level financial opening-up
The People's Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, has issued a reform and development plan for the 2026-2030 period, making work arrangements aimed at accelerating the building of a nation with a strong financial sector and improving the central banking system. The plan said ...

Milk tea helps nourish grassroots governance, ethnic unity in Xinjiang
In a community in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, milk tea is not just a beverage. While a pot of milk tea simmers in a courtyard, ... China takes 97% of H1 global humanoid robot shipments; supply chains, vast market drive rapid scale-up, intl reach: expert China's cutting-edge industrial upgrade witnessed two major landmarks on Monday, marking the country's full-fledged global lead in humanoid robotics and further solidifying the rise of its "new new three" strategic ... China to issue 6b yuan sovereign bonds in Macao for fifth year The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government said on Monday that the central government will issue 6 billion yuan ($889.20 million) of sovereign bonds in Macao on August 20.

China takes 97% of H1 global humanoid robot shipments; supply chains, vast market drive rapid scale-up, intl reach: expert
Milk tea helps nourish grassroots governance, ethnic unity in Xinjiang In a community in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, milk tea is not just a beverage. While a pot of milk tea simmers in a courtyard, ... China's cutting-edge industrial upgrade witnessed two major landmarks on Monday, marking the country's full-fledged global lead in humanoid robotics and further solidifying the rise of its "new new three" strategic ... China to issue 6b yuan sovereign bonds in Macao for fifth year The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government said on Monday that the central government will issue 6 billion yuan ($889.20 million) of sovereign bonds in Macao on August 20.

China to issue 6b yuan sovereign bonds in Macao for fifth year
Milk tea helps nourish grassroots governance, ethnic unity in Xinjiang In a community in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, milk tea is not just a beverage. While a pot of milk tea simmers in a courtyard, ... China takes 97% of H1 global humanoid robot shipments; supply chains, vast market drive rapid scale-up, intl reach: expert China's cutting-edge industrial upgrade witnessed two major landmarks on Monday, marking the country's full-fledged global lead in humanoid robotics and further solidifying the rise of its "new new three" strategic ... The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government said on Monday that the central government will issue 6 billion yuan ($889.20 million) of sovereign bonds in Macao on August 20.

In a Beijing hutong, old roots hold firm amid renewal
Just after six each morning, 63-year-old Chen Zhongyi unlatches the wooden door of a pigeon loft outside his home in Beijing's Lanman Hutong. Within seconds, than 20 homing pigeons ... Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese space documentary inspires Myanmar students For 17-year-old Han Ni Oo, a student at Myat Taw Win International School in Yangon, watching a Chinese space documentary was than a film experience. It gave her a ... He Jianming's new book chronicles Guangdong's millennium of trade, tracing China's commercial spirit The monumental full length reportage Ballet of Commerce: The Epic of Guangdong's Foreign Trade by famous writer He Jianming is set to make its debut at the Southern China Book ...

Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese space documentary inspires Myanmar students
In a Beijing hutong, old roots hold firm amid renewal Just after six each morning, 63-year-old Chen Zhongyi unlatches the wooden door of a pigeon loft outside his home in Beijing's Lanman Hutong. Within seconds, than 20 homing pigeons ... For 17-year-old Han Ni Oo, a student at Myat Taw Win International School in Yangon, watching a Chinese space documentary was than a film experience. It gave her a ... He Jianming's new book chronicles Guangdong's millennium of trade, tracing China's commercial spirit The monumental full length reportage Ballet of Commerce: The Epic of Guangdong's Foreign Trade by famous writer He Jianming is set to make its debut at the Southern China Book ...

He Jianming's new book chronicles Guangdong's millennium of trade, tracing China's commercial spirit
In a Beijing hutong, old roots hold firm amid renewal Just after six each morning, 63-year-old Chen Zhongyi unlatches the wooden door of a pigeon loft outside his home in Beijing's Lanman Hutong. Within seconds, than 20 homing pigeons ... Asia-Pacific Community: Chinese space documentary inspires Myanmar students For 17-year-old Han Ni Oo, a student at Myat Taw Win International School in Yangon, watching a Chinese space documentary was than a film experience. It gave her a ... The monumental full length reportage Ballet of Commerce: The Epic of Guangdong's Foreign Trade by famous writer He Jianming is set to make its debut at the Southern China Book ...

China's premier digital publishing expo to debut cultural gaming section
China's premier digital publishing expo will open in late August, featuring for the first time an exhibition area highlighting the integration of traditional Chinese culture and online games. The 16th China International Digital Publishing Expo will run from Aug. 27 to 29 in Jinan, capital ...

Rise of AI performers triggers concerns about human actors
2 sentenced in China's first criminal case over leaks of unreleased Genshin Impact and miHoYo game content

2 sentenced in China's first criminal case over leaks of unreleased Genshin Impact and miHoYo game content
Rise of AI performers triggers concerns about human actors

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В Подмосковье студента арестовали по делу о поджоге на железной дороге
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Africanews

Deadly earthquake in Colombia hits Manizales, damaging cathedral and homes
Manizales, in Colombia’s western Caldas department, was among the areas hardest hit by Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with streets littered with rubble as rescue teams searched damaged buildings for survivors.

Sierra Leone MPs approve contested overhaul of electoral rules
MPs in Sierra Leone have approved a contested overhaul of the country’s electoral rules. The law lowers the presidential victory threshold, introduces proportional representation and reserves 30 percent of political leadership positions for women.

Spain prepares for rare total solar eclipse as 2026 sky show approaches
Spain is preparing for a rare celestial spectacle as a total solar eclipse crosses the mainland on August 12, bringing brief darkness to parts of the Iberian Peninsula and offering millions across Europe a chance to witness one of astronomy’s most striking events.

Tupac Shakur murder trial begins nearly 30 years after rapper’s death
Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas, the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis has begun. Prosecutors accuse the former gang leader of orchestrating the killing, one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries.

Fire breaks out after attack on major Libyan refinery
Libyan authorities say unknown perpetrators were behind an attack on a major gasoline reservoir west of Tripoli. The reservoir at the country’s second-largest oil refinery in Zawiya caught fire and collapsed.

Rescuers search rubble in Cali as Colombia’s strongest quake in decades hits
Rescuers in Cali search rubble after Colombia’s strongest quake this century, which killed over 130 people, left hundreds injured and many missing.

Spain’s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought
A massive wildfire in Spain’s Huelva province has forced 800 evacuations, burned around 20,000 hectares and comes during Europe’s worsening drought crisis.

WHO: DRC Ebola outbreak began months before it was officially declared
The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo began months before it was officially declared, the World Health Organization told a news conference in Bunia on Monday. It’s now the fastest growing Ebola outbreak on record.

Zambia's President Hichilema rallies students ahead of Thursday's election
With just days to go before Thursday’s presidential election, Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema is on the campaign trail. Nearly half of registered voters are aged between 18 and 35, making young people a potentially pivotal bloc.

UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse Infantino of breach of trust
In an open letter revealed on Monday, the three confederations said trust had been broken through deception, and that no individual should place himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority.

Libya’s central bank governor resigns without explanation
The governor of Libya's central bank, Naji Issa, has resigned without giving a reason, several reports said on Monday.

Zambia: Economy at the heart of the electoral battle [Africanews Today]
Three days before Zambia’s presidential election, the campaign is entering its decisive phase. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema is defending his economic record against his main rival, Brian Mundubile, as the cost of living emerges as voters’ top concern

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumes
Chadema described the hearing as a critical test of Tanzania's commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and political freedoms, arguing the prosecution has been used to suppress legitimate opposition.

Israelis voice doubts over U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan
Hamas says it remains committed to the proposed roadmap and expects mediators and the United States to press Israel to move forward with the agreement.

Kinshasa skate festival aims to change perceptions of urban sports
As skateboarding continues to grow in popularity, organizers hope the festival will help establish urban sports as an important part of Congo's cultural and sporting future.

South Africa weather alert: snow, hail and icy roads disrupt travel
Heavy snow, hail, rain and icy conditions are causing major disruption across several provinces in South Africa, with a number of key roads closed. Motorists are being urged to drive with extreme caution.

Cameroon and Malawi reach the semifinals in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Cameroon shocked defending champion Nigeria and Malawi stunned Ghana to reach the semifinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday and seal World Cup qualification.

Madagascar moves to reclaim colonial-era land in sovereignty push
Madagascar’s High Constitutional Court has validated a law allowing the state to reclaim land still registered in the names of foreign settlers from the colonial era, reviving a long-running land dispute while putting sovereignty and access to property ownership at the heart of the reform.

Lionel Messi bids farewell to his father in Rosario
Messi and his family had traveled from Miami on a private plane and were escorted by a police motorcade to a Rosario cemetery, where a private family wake was held before the burial early on Sunday. Messi's father Jorge Messi died Saturday at a hospital in Rosario at age 68.

71 men arrested in Senegal for 'unnatural acts' as crackdown intensifies
Months after passing a law upping the penalties for homosexual relations, Senegal is intensifying its crackdown on same-sex relations. On Friday, the public prosecutor’s office said 71 men have been arrested and charged with “unnatural acts.”

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean perform at Hill's Diaspora Calling! festival in UK
Ms Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean - two-third of Fugees - performed all of their landmark album "The Score," as Hill's Diaspora Calling! festival made its UK debut on Friday.

Sierra Leone president presses lawmakers to back contested election reforms
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has urged Parliament to pass disputed electoral reforms that would lower the presidential victory threshold, introduce proportional representation and reserve 30 percent of political leadership positions for women.

World Lion Day: Lions and communities face a growing struggle to coexist
Africa’s lions are running out of space. Habitat loss, shrinking prey populations and growing conflict with communities are putting the continent’s big cats under mounting pressure, with retaliatory killings and poisoning posing an added threat to their survival.

DRC releases boat detained over fears of Ebola on board
Congolese authorities have released a boat detained earlier this week over fears passengers might be carrying the Ebola virus.

Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian corridor in Sudan
Pope Leo called for peace in Sudan on Sunday during an address at the Vatican. Leo singled out El-Obeid, the beseiged capital of North Kordofan state. Residents are facing a lack food, water and medical supplies as fighting in the city continues.

Zambians hope for peaceful elections, economic change as vote nears
With Zambia’s presidential election just days away, residents of the capital Lusaka are hoping Thursday’s vote will bring meaningful change.

FIFA defends Infantino hitting out at critics trying to 'undermine' him
Its latest defence comes after UEFA confirmed a 'departure payment' made to an alleged mistress when he was working with them.

Iran says its close to finalising a shipping route agreement with Oman
However, its foreign minister warned a deal would not automatically result in the reopening of the crucial waterway.

Israel rejects Donald Trump’s 15-point plan to end Gaza war
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would not withdraw from the Palestinian enclave until Hamas fully disarms.

Argentina footballer Lionel Messi travels home to attend his father's funeral
The 68-year-old Jorge, who played a central role in his son's career, died on Saturday morning following an undisclosed illness.

Japan marks 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki
The city's Mayor Shiro Suzuki denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence in the global community, including Japan .

Spain imposes temporary retaliatory border checks for Italians
The border checks started at midnight on Saturday, a week after Italy introduced similar restrictions on Spanish visitors.

Nigeria: Mass wedding sees 1,500 couples tie the knot in Kano State
Local officials says the state-sponsored event is a way to help low-income families cover marriage costs.

Sudan's civil war threatens ancient pyramids of Meroë
The more than 200 UNESCO-protected pyramids were built over 2,000 years ago as royal tombs for the rulers of the Kingdom of Kush.

Vibra-Signe: a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing born in Burkina Faso
Founded in 2018 by choreographer Yaya Sanou, this unique Burkinabe contemporary dance troupe relies on "Vibra-Signe," a dance technique for the deaf and hard of hearing created by the company's founder.

South Africa commemorates 1956 Women's March - but fight for freedom isn't over
South African women willl commemorate the achievements of the 1956 Women's March on Sunday. But they say their fight for freedom is unfinished.

Freed hostages in Nigeria describe their ordeal during captivity
Newly released hostages in Nigeria spoke to the media on Friday, describing their ordeal during months of captivity.

US Senate passes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian energy revenues
US Senators have passed a punishing sanctions package against Russia targeting the country’s energy revenues that are helping to fuel its war against Ukraine.

Ivory Coast celebrates return of sacred 'talking drum' looted by France
Ivory Coast on Friday celebrated the return of a sacred drum looted by French troops in 1916. The homecoming parade through the streets of Abidjan took place on the country’s independence day holiday. The drum then continued on to the village of Adjame, where it was made.

More than 300 children have died from Ebola since start of DRC outbreak
More than 300 children have died from Ebola since the outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to figures cited Friday by United Nations deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq.

Police dismantle major Mediterranean trafficking network, Europol says
An international police operation led by Spanish authorities dismantled a major criminal network involved in trafficking migrants, drugs and weapons across the Western Mediterranean, the European Union police agency Europol and Spain's Civil Guard announced Friday.

Moroccan rights group blames Rabat and Madrid as Ceuta death toll hit 141
A Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives. The NGO is calling for an independent investigation and safer migration pathways.

Cubans forced to adapt to life without electricity as oil blockade drags on
Blackouts are nothing new in Cuba but since US President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade in January, they can last for days. Previously blackouts lasted a few hours and were often scheduled. Now residents have to plan their lives around short and unpredictable bursts of electricity.

Palestinians in Gaza remain wary as Israeli strikes ease
The relentless sound of warplanes, the buzz of drones overhead, and the strikes across the Gaza Strip have subsided over the past few days, leaving Palestinians wary of what could come next.

Kenyan farmers reject cyanide claims after 15 elephants die in Amboseli
Farmers bordering Kenya's Amboseli National Park have denied using cyanide after 15 elephants died from suspected poisoning. Wildlife authorities say preliminary tests detected cyanide, but investigations are continuing to determine its source and concentration.

Tunisia tops Morocco among French travellers despite booking dip
Tunisia has remained the leading Maghreb destination for French travellers this summer, ranking ahead of Morocco in July 2026 bookings despite a slight decline. Morocco, however, posted stronger year-on-year growth, reflecting rising demand for its diverse tourism offerings.

Ghana inflation continues to ease in July as food prices fall
Ghana’s inflation is easing again. Consumer prices rose 4.6% in July, down from 5.3% in June, the first monthly decline since March.

Spanish enclave of Ceuta still reeling from mass influx of migrants
Although most of about 80,000 people who swarmed into the tiny North African territory have gone back, it is estimated that 3,000 to 5,000 remain.

Senegal jails three TikTok influencers over posts criticising president Faye
A Senegalese court has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison for posts that allegedly insulted President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

Lightweight bamboo wheelchairs helping Kenyan children with disabilities
The aim being to ensure that every wheelchair is perfectly fitted to the needs and challenges of each child that requires one.