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Energy bill help, minimum wage rise and bank taxes - what could be in the Budget?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

Watch: What happens now after close vote in Israeli election?
Polls have closed in the Israeli election, but there is no clear winner.

Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in US after Brazil cancels his passports, sources say
The defeated presidential candidate's apparent arrival in the US came hours after he failed to turn in his passports to Brazilian authorities.

King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.

Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare
As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.

Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.

Multiple sclerosis patient living in 'horrific pain' due to UK-wide drugs shortage
Jill Kenning says she has been unable to get a drug she uses to manage her condition.

Thick fog to create dangerous driving conditions for UK commuters
After storms across the UK, the weather is set to turn calmer with mist and fog at times over the coming week.

Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises
Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central to John Healey's first Budget.

What to expect from this year's Budget
The BBC's political correspondent Harry Farley explains what to expect ahead of John Healey's first Budget.

I get £4,062 a year and am trying my best - here's what I want from the Budget
People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

Arab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory
The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.

A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.

The Papers: 'Budget for a difficult moment' and Netanyahu's 'fate in balance'
Most of the papers focus on the Budget, ahead of its delivery at lunchtime on Wednesday.

Where does Fleetwood beating Arsenal rank in biggest cup upsets?
BBC Sport looks at the history of the biggest FA Cup and League Cup upsets after Fleetwood Town's shock win against Arsenal.

Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking case
The trio - two of whom were high-profile US real estate moguls - were found guilty using their social status to lure women to parties and then raping them.

Neil Young sues Trump campaign again for playing Rockin' in the Free World at rally
The Canadian-American musician sued Trump in 2020 over unauthorised use of song at a political event.

Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to teenage girl's murder after 52 years
Authorities in Utah used advanced DNA technology to solve the cold case decades after the notorious killer was executed.

Two in court over alleged Iran-linked plot at RAF Fairford
Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase
Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.

UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
Officials are expected to begin discussions on a range of options for the future UK-EU relationship before a summit next month.

Healey to promise £15m to tackle misogyny in Budget
The Conservatives doubt whether women and girls will feel safer as a result of the funding.

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'Biggest night in club's history' for fearless Fleetwood
A whopping 83 league places separated Fleetwood from Arsenal, yet the hosts booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final thanks to their penalty shootout win over the Gunners.

Dowman sees red as Arsenal dumped out, but did Arteta go too far?
A shocking defeat, a red card card, a penalty-shootout and a drone tell the story of Arsenal's dramatic loss to League Two Fleetwood Town in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup.

Goodbye to Wawrinka - an everyman who gatecrashed the greats
Stan Wawrinka's glorious career - which brought him three Grand Slam titles in a golden era - ends after an honourable defeat on an emotional night in Basel.

Why Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is recovering from a life-threatening condition which developed after he was cleared to play with a blood clot and board a long-haul flight.

Cundy 'no spring chicken' but nears 20-year unbeaten run
Jody Cundy says he is "no spring chicken", yet at the age of 48 he could make it 20 years unbeaten in the kilo at the Para-cycling Track World Championships.

Where does Fleetwood beating Arsenal rank in biggest cup upsets?
BBC Sport looks at the history of the biggest FA Cup and League Cup upsets after Fleetwood Town's shock win against Arsenal.

Man Utd stick with Carrick - inside a turbulent 48 hours at Old Trafford
BBC Sport looks at the 48 hours that led to Manchester United deciding to keep under-pressure Michael Carrick as their head coach for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.

Al Jazeera

Zimbabwe’s platinum boom: Where is the wealth?
The metal is generating billions, but mining communities say basic services have failed to keep pace.

The next phase of military rule in Egypt is here
El-Sisi’s announcement that he will not run for a fourth term may signal a new leadership arrangement.

Experts defer to AI in decision-making, Anthropic study finds
Professional analysts chose options that matched AI assistant's preference 86 percent of the time, research finds.

Arsenal knocked out of League Cup by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town
Fourth-tier Fleetwood beat 10-man Arsenal 5-3 on penalties in ⁠the League Cup last 16, pulling off a major upset.

‘Working our fingers to the bone’: Can the UK save its struggling high streets?
Small business owners in Britain may get some tax relief in Wednesday's budget, but they say it will not be enough.

Netanyahu outlines achievements, future plans as Likud leads Israeli polls
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says 'true' election results due in one or two days.

Why India has soured on Trump ahead of US midterms
Seven years after Modi backed Trump, New Delhi may now hope US midterm losses leave the president chastened.

Mbappe faces backlash in China for meme fiasco
Three major Chinese brands have ended partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappe

Mahmoud Khalil credits Palestinian activism for reshaping US politics
Khalil returned to Columbia University to discuss his memoir detailing his arrest and detention by US immigration agents

Bolsonaro ally denies knowledge of senator’s plan to flee Brazil
Flavio Bolsonaro’s former campaign manager says the senator did not inform him that he planned to flee Brazil.

Global stock markets rise as investors continue to bet on AI
Asian stock markets rise, following gains on Wall Street.

Syria-Jordan border reopens amid probe into deadly air strikes
Foreign ministers form security committee to share intelligence and follow up on impact of Jordan's strikes on Syria.

Five key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections
With more than half of votes counted, Netanyahu's bloc holds slight lead over opposition, but shy of majority.

Netanyahu: Coalition with Arab parties would be ‘shameful’
Netanyahu has called the prospect of working with Arab parties to form a government ‘a disgrace and a shame’.

Arab parties on track to win record seats in Israel election, polls show
Record-breaking voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel hits around 80 percent, early indications show.

Netanyahu, Eisenkot camps clash over Israel election projections
Despite narrower exit poll figures, opposition leaders insisted the result was a defeat for the government.

Israel’s Eisenkot says country voted for change
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot says millions of Israelis voted for change, tired of Netanyahu’s ‘lies’.

‘This is America’: US envoy scolds Cuban diplomat at UN
US envoy Mike Waltz repeatedly told Cuba’s UN team, ‘This is America’, during a heated clash at UN headquarters

Gaza’s women filmmakers turn pain into cinema as new academy launches
Gaza film festival highlights women's resilience through stories of war, loss and survival.

President Lula calls Bolsonaro’s Brazil exit ‘shameful’
President Lula da Silva criticised Flavio Bolsonaro for leaving Brazil amid reports he was headed to the US.

A bad day for Ben-Gvir as he addresses his supporters
Itamar Ben Gvir was defiant after polls show his Otzma Yehudit party has lost seats in the Israeli election.

Israel election results: No clear winner projected, what’s next?
President Isaac Herzog will task the candidate he deems best placed to form a government once results are in.

Smotrich dances in Israel despite far-right decline
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich celebrates despite exit polls suggesting support for his far-right party declined.

Arab towns in Israel celebrate historic Knesset gains with fireworks
Celebrations erupted in Lod, Kafr Manda and Tayibe after Israeli media exit polls projected a combined 18 Knesset seats

‘Go home, Ben-Gvir’; Arab Bloc celebrates record turnout in Israel election
Israel’s Joint Arab List party celebrated as exit polls projected as many as 18 parliamentary seats for the Arab-bloc.

Global Times

Chinese mainland spokesperson slams reports of TSMC asking suppliers to assess alternatives that do not use mainland rare earths
A spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday slammed reports of TSMC asking suppliers to ...

Chinese envoy calls for immediate end to US embargo, pressure on Cuba at UN General Assembly
China has once again strongly demanded that the US immediately lift its blockade of Cuba and stop exerting pressure on ...

French supermarket cyberattacks highlights physical risks of hacking, China's state security authority warns
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Wednesday warned that cyberattacks are no longer confined to stealing data in the ...

French online show 'deeply' regrets clip of Mbappé's inappropriate remarks about China
French online show The Bridge has reportedly issued an apology for a video clip of Kylian Mbappé's inappropriate remarks about ...

Philippine warship 'trailing' Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning? The whole world is laughing: Global Times editorial

Mbappé's lesson: Talent opens doors, respect keeps them open
Global Times

GT Voice: China's AI stock pullback isn't a signal of a 'bubble bursting'
Global Times

Desert brine from former 'sea of death' feeds fields across China
Four hours south of Hami, after a long drive across the barren Gobi Desert of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a sweep of blue-green water appears on the horizon. It is not a lake. These are evaporation ponds, stretching across than 160 square ...

Chinese rescue team detects signs of life beneath collapsed building in Kenya's Nairobi
Safeguarding national sovereignty a shared duty of all Chinese people including Taiwan compatriots: mainland spokesperson on Kevin Tsai's remarks

Safeguarding national sovereignty a shared duty of all Chinese people including Taiwan compatriots: mainland spokesperson on Kevin Tsai's remarks
Chinese rescue team detects signs of life beneath collapsed building in Kenya's Nairobi

Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory
At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in south China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scientific achievements and top research talent. ... Australia returns 2 cultural relics to China The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) handed over two Chinese cultural relics to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration in Canberra at 2:52 p.m. local time on Wednesday. ... China, 25 other countries sign UN convention on negotiable cargo documents China, Ghana and 24 other countries on Monday became the first signatories to the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents at a signing ceremony in Accra, capital of Ghana. ...

Australia returns 2 cultural relics to China
Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in south China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scientific achievements and top research talent. ... The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) handed over two Chinese cultural relics to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration in Canberra at 2:52 p.m. local time on Wednesday. ... China, 25 other countries sign UN convention on negotiable cargo documents China, Ghana and 24 other countries on Monday became the first signatories to the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents at a signing ceremony in Accra, capital of Ghana. ...

China, 25 other countries sign UN convention on negotiable cargo documents
Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in south China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scientific achievements and top research talent. ... Australia returns 2 cultural relics to China The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) handed over two Chinese cultural relics to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration in Canberra at 2:52 p.m. local time on Wednesday. ... China, Ghana and 24 other countries on Monday became the first signatories to the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents at a signing ceremony in Accra, capital of Ghana. ...

Shenzhen Port crosses 30 million TEU mark three weeks earlier than last year, led by trade with APEC economies
China harnesses smart technologies to power transport upgrade

China harnesses smart technologies to power transport upgrade
Shenzhen Port crosses 30 million TEU mark three weeks earlier than last year, led by trade with APEC economies

China's wind and solar power capacity tops 2 billion kW
By the end of September 2026, China's cumulative installed capacity of wind and solar power reached 2.01 billion kilowatts, the country's National Energy Administration announced on Monday. Of the total, solar power capacity stood at 1.31 billion kilowatts, up 16.5 percent year on year, while wind power capacity ...

Electronics, high-tech manufacturing drive double-digit growth in China's industrial profits
Robust growth in the electronics industry and high-tech manufacturing helped drive a double-digit increase in the profits of China's major industrial firms during the first nine months of 2026, official ... Chinese investment in Vietnam expands into AI, other high-tech sectors, as businesses eye deeper cooperation Chinese investment in Vietnam is expanding beyond traditional manufacturing into emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy and semiconductors, while Vietnamese businesses are seeking closer cooperation with ... First batch of exhibits for 9th CIIE arrives at venue as foreign firms voice high expectations From across continents come premium Austrian machine tools, organic Peruvian bananas, a native AI-powered spectral angiography system, and tires composed of 75 percent renewable and recycled materials.

Chinese investment in Vietnam expands into AI, other high-tech sectors, as businesses eye deeper cooperation
Electronics, high-tech manufacturing drive double-digit growth in China's industrial profits Robust growth in the electronics industry and high-tech manufacturing helped drive a double-digit increase in the profits of China's major industrial firms during the first nine months of 2026, official ... Chinese investment in Vietnam is expanding beyond traditional manufacturing into emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy and semiconductors, while Vietnamese businesses are seeking closer cooperation with ... First batch of exhibits for 9th CIIE arrives at venue as foreign firms voice high expectations From across continents come premium Austrian machine tools, organic Peruvian bananas, a native AI-powered spectral angiography system, and tires composed of 75 percent renewable and recycled materials.

First batch of exhibits for 9th CIIE arrives at venue as foreign firms voice high expectations
Electronics, high-tech manufacturing drive double-digit growth in China's industrial profits Robust growth in the electronics industry and high-tech manufacturing helped drive a double-digit increase in the profits of China's major industrial firms during the first nine months of 2026, official ... Chinese investment in Vietnam expands into AI, other high-tech sectors, as businesses eye deeper cooperation Chinese investment in Vietnam is expanding beyond traditional manufacturing into emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy and semiconductors, while Vietnamese businesses are seeking closer cooperation with ... From across continents come premium Austrian machine tools, organic Peruvian bananas, a native AI-powered spectral angiography system, and tires composed of 75 percent renewable and recycled materials.

Inheritor of carved lacquer art presents craft on porcelain body
Zhu Jiang polishes a piece of work of the carved lacquer craft on porcelain body in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2026. Born in 1976, Zhu ... Saudi Arabia's first cultural counselor to China tells youth to seize 'golden opportunities' in bilateral ties "My bond with China began around 1988," said Saleh Al-Saqri, the first cultural counselor of the Saudi Embassy in China, recalling his student days when studying in the United Kingdom ... Public service centers bring convenience and warmth in Shenzhen Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built than 4,400 such centers of various types. With ...

Saudi Arabia's first cultural counselor to China tells youth to seize 'golden opportunities' in bilateral ties
Inheritor of carved lacquer art presents craft on porcelain body Zhu Jiang polishes a piece of work of the carved lacquer craft on porcelain body in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2026. Born in 1976, Zhu ... "My bond with China began around 1988," said Saleh Al-Saqri, the first cultural counselor of the Saudi Embassy in China, recalling his student days when studying in the United Kingdom ... Public service centers bring convenience and warmth in Shenzhen Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built than 4,400 such centers of various types. With ...

Public service centers bring convenience and warmth in Shenzhen
Inheritor of carved lacquer art presents craft on porcelain body Zhu Jiang polishes a piece of work of the carved lacquer craft on porcelain body in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2026. Born in 1976, Zhu ... Saudi Arabia's first cultural counselor to China tells youth to seize 'golden opportunities' in bilateral ties "My bond with China began around 1988," said Saleh Al-Saqri, the first cultural counselor of the Saudi Embassy in China, recalling his student days when studying in the United Kingdom ... Shenzhen has been steadily improving the network and functions of its community public service centers since 2015, and has now built than 4,400 such centers of various types. With ...

Australia returns two Song Dynasty statue heads, representative relics of stone carving art, to China
Australia on Wednesday returned two cultural relics to China, with China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) receiving them at the National Gallery of Australia, the NCHA confirmed with the Global Times on Wednesday.

Saudi university holds event to promote Saudi-Chinese cultural exchanges
Saudi Arabia's first cultural counselor to China tells youth to seize 'golden opportunities' in bilateral ties

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В Праге загорелся дом совладельца оружейного концерна STV
Концерн поставляет оружие Украине

Трамп заявил о возможной скорой встрече с Путиным и Зеленским
По его словам, встреча будет организована в ближайшее время

Украинские дроны атаковали несколько российских регионов
Ударам подверглись, в частности, Тульская и Липецкая области

В Израиле по итогам выборов ни у одной из партий нет большинства
Об этом свидетельствуют экзитполы

Футболист Килиан Мбаппе извинился за слова о Мао Цзэдуне
Из-за этого комментария Мбаппе лишился контрактов с китайскими брендами

Полиция аннулировала паспорта экс-кандидата в президенты Бразилии
Власти проверяют предположения, что Флавиу Болсонару мог покинуть страну

В Омске всё чаще жалуются на похищения мужчин на улицах
Об этом сообщает "Омское гражданское общество"

Число погибших при ударе по заводу в Орле выросло до пяти
Еще семь человек находятся в больнице

На политолога Кынева составили протокол по "иноагентсткой" статье
Александра Кынева ранее арестовали по обвинению в сбыте наркотиков

В Израиле зафиксировали рекордную за 53 года явку на выборах
К вечеру проголосовало свыше двух третей избирателей

РКН предложил ограничить время в интернете для детей до 14 лет
А также ввести их идентификацию в соцсетях

Члена "Яблока" в Петербурге оштрафовали по статье о "дискредитации"
Поводом стала предвыборная агитация со словами "Я единственный кандидат за мир"

Лидеры Финляндии и Норвегии провели телефонный разговор с Путиным
Разговор был связан с предстоящими переговорами в Абу-Даби

Приставы намерены взыскать с Чубайса почти 20 млрд рублей
По иску госкорпорации "Роснано"

Власти Брянской области заявили о двух погибших в результате атаки
В одном из районов города повреждены три многоквартирных дома

"Лиза Алерт" ограничила поисковые операции в лесах из-за медведей
Поиски приостановлены в четырех регионах

Румыния заявила о раскрытии российской сети диверсантов
Утверждается, что сеть причастна к попытке поджога завода Carfil

Россия вновь нанесла удар по Южному мосту в Киеве
В результате атаки на город погиб один человек, еще 15 пострадали

В Алешках началось перемирие
Режим объявлен для эвакуации жителей и доставки им помощи

Политолог Александр Кынев объявил голодовку в СИЗО
Его с гипсом на ноге поместили в условия, где он не может даже ходить в туалет

Africanews

Israel: opposition supporters celebrate narrow lead in exit polls
Supporters of Gadi Eisenkot celebrated in Tel Aviv as exit polls gave Israel's opposition bloc a narrow lead over Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, but no outright parliamentary majority.

Portugal: Lisbon housing crisis sparks protest outside parliament
Demonstrators gathered outside Portugal's parliament to protest against the housing crisis and police violence during recent camp clearances. The president has called for dialogue while defending police actions.

Mbappe apologises for Mao Zedong comment after Chinese sponsors drop him
Football superstar Kylian Mbappé has apologised after a video appearing to show him joking about Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked outrage in China.

South Africa claims 7.6 kilometer-long freight train is the longest ever
A government-run company in South Africa claims that it has sent the longest freight train ever on a test run.

Botanists comb Gabon's rich rainforests with nature on the line
Each year, Gabon's lush rainforests yield the discovery of previously unknown plant species to botanists like Archange Boupoya, who believes that this exceptional yet largely mysterious natural wealth needs cataloguing to save.

Nigeria jail conditions blamed for deaths of 33 miners
Poor jail conditions led to the deaths of 33 young miners arrested on suspicion of illegal gold mining in central Nigeria, investigators said Tuesday, describing their treatment as “cruel and inhuman.”

South Africa: Athlete traverses 600 monkey bars under a 216-metre bridge
Suspended beneath South Africa's 216-metre-high Bloukrans Bridge, Thomas van Tonder crossed 600 monkey bars over more than 280 metres, completing the challenge in 47 minutes and 37 seconds.

Myanmar: spectacular lantern festival lights up ancient temples in Bagan
Hundreds of glowing lanterns floated into the night sky above Bagan's ancient pagodas. Thousands gathered to celebrate Thadingyut, Myanmar's Festival of Lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent.

DRC's former leader Kabila is Rwandan 'proxy,' Tshisekedi tells lawmakers
DR Congo's former president, Joseph Kabila, is a Rwandan stooge, his successor Felix Tshisekedi told lawmakers on Tuesday. Kabila this month joined forces with the Kigali-backed M23 armed group that's been leading an insurgency in eastern DRC for more than a decade.

Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as major brands cut ties over Mao meme controversy
Football superstar Kylian Mbappé is a familiar face across China but that could soon change. The Real Madrid forward has reportedly been dropped by two major Chinese brands after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.

Egypt detains journalist Lina Attalah after court ruling
Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of the country's leading independent news outlet Mada Masr, was detained by security forces after being fined in a swift trial on Tuesday, the publication said.

How the Svalbard seed vault could help protect Africa's food future
Frozen in the Arctic: How the Svalbard seed vault could help protect Africa's food future

Benin fashion show takes inspiration from the seabed
A fashion show on the shores of Lake Toho in Ouidah to unveil 16 new indigo patterns inspired by the ocean.

NASA astronaut Christina Koch on life in space, humanity and her African connection
In an exclusive interview with Africanews on the sidelines of the ceremony, Koch reflected on how seeing Earth from space changed her perspective on humanity, global cooperation and the importance of diversity in exploration.

Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu begins hunger strike
Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu has begun a hunger strike in protest at his inability to access his lawyers. The Chadema party leader began refusing food on Monday after his legal team was barred entry to Ukonga prison, where he's being held.

Israelis vote in pivotal election as Netanyahu faces challenge from Eisenkot
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his ballot in Jerusalem, urging Israelis to vote “the right way” in a pivotal election.

Qatar sends 15 buses to Senegal ahead of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
With just days to go before the start of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, 15 buses gifted by Qatar arrived in the Senegalese capital. They're part of a Qatari initiative to support nations hosting international sporting events.

Ethiopia: At least 60 Christians killed in attacks in Oromia region
Religious authorities said all the victims were Christians but provided no further details about those responsible for the attacks.

Turkey: tornado kills at least four workers at Antalya construction site
At least four workers died when a tornado struck a construction site in Antalya, overturning accommodation cabins and a tower crane. Heavy rain also flooded roads in Istanbul.

IOC president arrives in Senegal ahead of the Youth Olympic Games
Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry was welcomed by volunteers as Dakar prepares to host the first Olympic event in Africa.

Ukraine: firefighters battle flames and rescue dog from Kyiv ruins
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured 15. Emergency workers rescued a dog from the rubble, while strikes damaged university buildings and a major bridge.

University students in The Gambia protest over poor campus conditions
Hundreds of students in Gambia's capital Banjul demonstrated on Monday against poor conditions at the nation's leading university. Echoing demands by students across Europe, the University of The Gambia's student union called for a mass mobilisation, but urged participants to remain peaceful.

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone attack in which two civilians died
The military authorities say they have summoned the Chadian ambassador over the incident and are demanding compensation for the damage caused.

Israel: October 7 families remember victims as voters head to polls
In Tel Aviv, families affected by the 7 October 2023 attacks observed a moment of silence as polling stations were opening across Israel for the general election.

Harry Kane become first English footballer to win Ballon d'Or in 25 years
He is the first English player in 25 years to win the sport's most presitigious individual prize, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.

South African ambassador calls for talks to ease tensions with US
Roelf Meyer said Pretoria is seeking "direct dialogue" with Washington as it seeks to avoid exclusion from a key US-Africa trade deal.

France: crowds fill Marseille's Old Port in anti-racism protest
Hundreds of people gathered at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Monday evening to protest against racism following a deadly shooting near Paris. Police estimated the crowd at 800, while organisers put attendance at more than 1,000.

Human rights activists condemn alleged abduction of Tanzanian govt critic
Human rights activists condemn the alleged abduction of Tanzanian dissident and former opposition official, Twaha Mwaipaya, in Kenya. Tanzania's government, which has cracked down heavily on the opposition, has been accused of attempting to abduct dissidents who have taken refuge in neighbouring Ken

Moscow prepares to host African leaders for Russia-Africa Summit
African leaders are gathering in Moscow for a series of high-level meetings focused on strengthening ties with Russia and shaping the future of global energy cooperation.

Sudan: Soaring prices worsen food crisis [ Africanews Today]
Torn apart by war, Sudan is grappling with the consequences of the armed conflict on its economy and its people. In Omdurman, bread supplies are dwindling, and residents can no longer afford to buy it.

Russia: flames engulf buildings after Ukrainian drone attack in Voronezh region
At least two people were killed and 17 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Voronezh region. Flames engulfed buildings, while falling debris struck a commuter train.

Dakar prepares to host the 2026, Youth Olympics Africa’s first Olympic event
The countdown is on in Dakar. With just days to go, construction crews are racing against the clock to prepare Senegal’s capital for a historic global sporting event.

Displaced families in Yemen live in dire humanitarian situation
Hundreds of displaced families from Yemen's Taiz and Lahj governorates are living in camps in Aden amid difficult living conditions and a continuing need for humanitarian assistance following a major Houthi offensive that started in September.

UK: Oxford Street pedestrianisation begins in central London
Pedestrians have taken over part of London's Oxford Street as a new traffic ban comes into force.

Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks
Egypt is moving closer to the regional conflict, after parliament approved military support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks.

Fear and misinformation hamper Ebola response in DR Congo
In eastern Congo, fear and misinformation are complicating the Ebola outbreak. After losing her sister and father, 27-year-old Zawadi Kavira Musubao was told she had been poisoned. A pastor blamed evil spirits, while a traditional healer’s potion failed to help.

Sudan experiences massive power outages after RSF drone strikes
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched a coordinated drone attack Monday against five power stations, causing mass power outages across the country's east, a government official told AFP.

Nurse killed, health worker injured in DR Congo Ebola attack
A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured after being attacked while responding to an Ebola alert in Congo, according to the World Health Organisation.

Turkish football fans elated about Mohamed Salah's transfer to Trabzonspor
Fans in Turkey are very happy with Mohamed Salah's transfer from Liverpool to Turkey’s Trabzonspor. The club has gained in popularity following its signing of Egypt's star footballer.

Chris Brown avoids jail over London nightclub bottle attack
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

Pix of the Day, 26th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 26th October, 2026 - Across the world

Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, injuring four
Russian overnight strikes injured four people in Zaporizhzhia and sparked fires in the Odesa region on Monday. Ukrainian emergency services said an industrial site was hit twice more as firefighters battled the flames.

Nigeria: 50 killed in bandit attack on Taraba village
The death toll from an attack by gunmen on a rural village in eastern Nigeria on Friday has risen to 50, survivors told AFP on Sunday, after more bodies were discovered.

Sudan’s bread crisis deepens as flour shortages and soaring prices hit families
Bread and meat are becoming unaffordable for families in Sudan. In Omdurman, soaring prices are pushing basic food beyond people’s reach. In Blue Nile state, authorities have approved two loaves of bread for 1,000 Sudanese pounds.

Nigeria evacuates Ebola patient to Switzerland, tracks 53 contacts
The only confirmed case in Nigeria of Africa's latest deadly Ebola outbreak was evacuated Monday by air from Abuja, the capital, to Switzerland, where she has citizenship. Nigeria has stepped up contact-tracing and screenings at airports.

Netanyahu faces voters in Israel's first election since October 2023 attacks
Israelis will vote Tuesday in the country’s first national election since Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, national security and the country’s future at the center of a deeply divisive campaign.

Burundi fashion show puts recycled materials on the runway
The "Kamenge Drop" in northern Bujumbura celebrates local youths' talent - and showcases innovative ways of using recycled waste to create something new and aesthetic.

Mexico: spectacular Catrina parade brings the dead to life
Skeleton faces, extravagant headdresses and dazzling costumes transformed Mexico City's streets into a colourful spectacle. The annual Catrinas Parade celebrates the country's Day of the Dead traditions.

Suspect in Paris shooting moved to police psychiatric unit
French authorities have transferred to a psychiatric unit a man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs that killed one person and wounded five, prosecutors said Sunday. The 39-year-old man, identified as Kevin T., is reportedly suffering from schizophrenia.

US: Nicki Minaj endorses Trump at Michigan Republican rally
Nicki Minaj joined Donald Trump at a Republican rally in Michigan, declaring her support for the president. The event also saw Trump renew his attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.