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Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge
The PM said his government would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility" as he faced Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time.

Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night
Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.

King hails 'unprecedented' Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London
British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry.

EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.

Protests in Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis
Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.

‘I'd be the last to know’: Stars of The Gentlemen react to Meghan reports
The world premiere for series 2 of the Netflix drama took place on Wednesday night in London.

Farage tells BBC 'we live in a complainants' society' after questions over Reform funding
The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding".

Four in court over murder of baby stabbed to death
Four people, aged between 19 and 38, appear in court charged with murdering the newborn.

Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".

'Nothing but mud and silt' - the village swept away by deadly floods in Nepal
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to a local, who is still waiting for his his wife's body to be retrieved, as rescue efforts continue.

Lucy Letby 'boyfriend' doctor named as court order lifted
Dr Mark Deakin, a consultant at Alder Hey hospital, was described as Letby's "boyfriend" during her trial.

Watch: Trump 'happy' that Prince Harry and Meghan left the US
President Donald Trump said he was not a fan of the couple and added that they treated the Royal Family with "great disrespect".

What famous scenes are in the epic Bayeux Tapestry?
The 70m (230ft) tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, will be on display the British Museum.

Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West
The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.

Will the Lindsay Clancy trial end in mistrial? Here are the jury's options
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.

BBC gains rare access to occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel expanding positions
A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions.

Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank
The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can get you cheaper deals.

More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says
The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children.

PMQs shows the challenge Burnham has in delivering new style of politics
Burnham's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth.

Nottingham attacks families not told 'stalker' had violent past
Nottinghamshire Police received a complaint and has referred the matter to the IOPC.

Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says
The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

Watch: Jury still unable to reach unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy case
For a second time in two days, jurors told the judge they could not agree on a verdict in the murder trial.

London mayor's untaxed car conviction withdrawn
City Hall officials say the Nissan Micra does not belong to the mayor or Transport for London.

South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby
The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.

Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring
The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".

About 700 prisoners to be freed on 1 October under revised early release plans
The new plan shows Andy Burnham's government kept the promised original schedule of how and when offenders will leave jail.

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Keir Starmer resigns (again)
Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down as an MP triggering a by-election.

Americanswers! Could Zohran Mamdani serve in a Democrat White House?
And, why did Justin call Donald Trump from a train?

The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed
Exposing a British scandal.
 The women forced by the state to give up their newborns

Man City buy costly new midfield - but have they overlooked Haaland cover?
Manchester City have completed a squad overhaul including a fully revamped midfield to the tune of a Premier League record £458m, but that eyewatering number does not tell the full story.

Boulter wins one game in 58-minute US Open defeat
British number one Katie Boulter is dumped out in the second round of the US Open as she wins just one game in a 58-minute demolition by Karolina Muchova.

Fury calls Joshua a 'coward' as wait for announcement continues
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is a "coward" as the pair face a tense wait to see whether their long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster can be agreed.

Olympic champion Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash
Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash.

Celtic sign five in one day after Van den Berg & Lotomba arrive
Celtic complete loan deals for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and teenage Chelsea duo Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo.

LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard scandal
The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.

Al Jazeera

OpenAI faces new lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting tragedy
Multiple new cases have been filed against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT played a role in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.

Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth
Senator Thom Tillis accuses Pentagon chief of 'inept mismanagement' as US military is strained by war on Iran.

Israeli PM says Israel is working to overthrow Iran’s government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his country is working to overthrow Iran’s government.

Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola
Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over Ebola

Israel still wants to remove Palestinians from Gaza, defence minister says
Israel Katz says 'there is no real solution for Gaza' without de-populating the territory.

Two Palestinians killed as settlers, Israeli forces raid West Bank village
Teenagers killed in settlers attack on al-Mughayyer as West Bank violence continues.

The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges
Resignation of US Army secretary is latest loss at the top for the military.

Nepal families hold symbolic funerals, thousands still missing
Families in Nepal hold symbolic funerals as rescuers search for survivors and bodies.

Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war
Despite renewed fighting with Iran and near daily attacks on ships, Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'under USA control'.

What you need to know: US launches coin featuring Trump’s face
The coin marks the first time in nearly 200 years that a living person has been featured on the country's currency.

Israeli protesters call for an end to settler violence
Israeli protesters gathered in Jerusalem on Wednesday to condemn violence by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.

US judge rejects bid to break up Google’s ad business
Justice Department had argued Google could not be trusted to run the online advertising exchange.

Trump says US sees ‘everything’ Iran does, threatens further attacks
US President Donald Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran and says the military destroyed a mine-laying rocket.

Tiger Woods avoids jail time, takes plea deal over Florida crash
Golfing champion Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest at a Florida court for reckless driving after a rollover crash.

Dreams shattered: Gaza amputees struggle under blockade and rubble
Young amputees in Gaza face harsh realities, awaiting prosthetics and battling mobility hurdles.

Saudi Arabia condemns deadly Iranian attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Regional neighbours condemn attack this week that killed two crew members from the Philippines.

US says it will use regional body to isolate Nicaragua
Move comes after Nicaragua's lawmakers change constitution to ban most political opposition.

Malta businessman acquitted of plotting journalist Caruana Galizia murder
The 2017 killing of anticorruption journalist shocked Europe and set off a political firestorm in Malta.

EU pursuing more Russia sanctions after failed airport attack: Kallas
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas warns of more pressure after Germany blames Russia for attempted attack.

USS Abraham Lincoln reaches Thailand after 9 months at sea
The port visit comes amid reports of severe emotional strain and poor conditions on board following nine months at sea.

Signing ceremony as US to control a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves
Signing ceremony as US to control a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves.

Will the EU take action against Israel?
Surge in Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians

Israel kills or injures 7 children a day in Lebanon invasion, report says
Save the Children data shows toll on children in Lebanon, despite government agreement with Israel to halt fighting.

UK’s Burnham faces first parliament grilling, vows to ‘bring back hope’
Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister’s Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.

EU ministers in Ireland tackle Israeli settlement trade and Ukraine defence
EU ministers in Ireland have announced a mission to support Lebanon’s army but remain divided on sanctions on Israel.

Global Times

Xi raises four-point proposal on new security architecture for Middle East during meeting with Egyptian president in state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday raised a four-point proposal on building a new security architecture in the Middle East ...

Intl experts stress risk monitoring against future potential hazards after Nepal mudslide hits Gyirong Port in China's Xizang
Recovery efforts at the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region moved forward Wednesday, with road access to ...

GT exclusive: Chinese embassy refutes groundless allegations that COSCO collects intelligence for Beijing using concealed equipment
The Chinese government has never required, and will never require, Chinese companies to collect or provide data, information or intelligence ...

PLA Southern Theater Command conducts readiness patrols at China's Huangyan Dao with JL-10 jet carrying live missiles
Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command (STC) conducted readiness patrols in the ...

The world increasingly looks forward to China's 'diplomacy of certainty': Global Times editorial

Why have the US' proposals stalled at the G20?
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GT Voice: Geopolitics can't give US the AI open-source ecosystem it seeks
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How grassroots stories empower 70-year friendship between Beijing and Cairo
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Ecological recovery is bringing wildlife closer to cities – and creating a new test of coexistence
For decades, China's rapid urban expansion was accompanied by the retreat of wildlife as forests, wetlands and other habitats shrank or became fragmented. Now, for some species, the direction of movement appears to be changing. Giant pandas have entered family compounds and crossed roads inside scenic areas; Asian ...

China's first AI-assisted innovative drug approved for marketing: media
Chinese scientists make key material breakthrough for efficient uranium extraction from seawater

Chinese scientists make key material breakthrough for efficient uranium extraction from seawater
China's first AI-assisted innovative drug approved for marketing: media

HK secessionist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security
Hong Kong secessionist Joshua Wong Chi-fung pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of "conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security," under ... Fewer tubes, faster recovery: Guangzhou tubeless surgery to be introduced to hospitals, benefiting patients No breathing tube, no chest drains, no urinary catheter – and no waiting around in bed. Just hours after surgery, patients can sit up and have a drink on their ... China to continue strong support for Nepal's disaster relief, deepen co-op on disaster prevention and mitigation: FM Guo Jiakun, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said on Wednesday that according to assessments by experts from both China and Nepal, the disaster was caused by glacier instability resulting from the ...

Fewer tubes, faster recovery: Guangzhou tubeless surgery to be introduced to more hospitals, benefiting patients
HK secessionist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security Hong Kong secessionist Joshua Wong Chi-fung pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of "conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security," under ... No breathing tube, no chest drains, no urinary catheter – and no waiting around in bed. Just hours after surgery, patients can sit up and have a drink on their ... China to continue strong support for Nepal's disaster relief, deepen co-op on disaster prevention and mitigation: FM Guo Jiakun, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said on Wednesday that according to assessments by experts from both China and Nepal, the disaster was caused by glacier instability resulting from the ...

China to continue strong support for Nepal's disaster relief, deepen co-op on disaster prevention and mitigation: FM
HK secessionist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security Hong Kong secessionist Joshua Wong Chi-fung pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of "conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security," under ... Fewer tubes, faster recovery: Guangzhou tubeless surgery to be introduced to hospitals, benefiting patients No breathing tube, no chest drains, no urinary catheter – and no waiting around in bed. Just hours after surgery, patients can sit up and have a drink on their ... Guo Jiakun, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said on Wednesday that according to assessments by experts from both China and Nepal, the disaster was caused by glacier instability resulting from the ...

Beijing-based humanoid robotics open-source dataset hits 20m global downloads, doubling in one month
New Apple CEO joins Chinese social media

New Apple CEO joins Chinese social media
Beijing-based humanoid robotics open-source dataset hits 20m global downloads, doubling in one month

US credibility concerns, G20 economic interests' consideration limit push for trade curbs, especially against China: experts
The reported effort of the US to rally G20 members behind tougher trade measures targeting China is facing challenges as countries weigh their own economic interests and remain cautious about following Washington's protectionist approach amid growing concerns over its credibility, Chinese experts said.

India seeks 10 trillion yen in investment with Japan. Why are Japanese companies hesitant?
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently led a roughly 200-member delegation to Japan, making investment pitches in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. But the trip — described by India as its ... Chinese AI firm opens online store to sell coding subscriptions, a key step in commercialization Chinese artificial intelligence company (AI) Zhipu AI opened an official flagship store on Tmall on Wednesday to sell its GLM Coding Plan subscriptions, marking a fresh effort to bring AI ... Germany's reported 'tougher China trade package' to backfire: experts Germany's reported shift in its China trade policy stems from a mix of domestic industrial competition anxieties and a rising protectionist tide within the EU, yet blaming China for Germany's ...

Chinese AI firm opens online store to sell coding subscriptions, a key step in commercialization
India seeks 10 trillion yen in investment with Japan. Why are Japanese companies hesitant? India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently led a roughly 200-member delegation to Japan, making investment pitches in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. But the trip — described by India as its ... Chinese artificial intelligence company (AI) Zhipu AI opened an official flagship store on Tmall on Wednesday to sell its GLM Coding Plan subscriptions, marking a fresh effort to bring AI ... Germany's reported 'tougher China trade package' to backfire: experts Germany's reported shift in its China trade policy stems from a mix of domestic industrial competition anxieties and a rising protectionist tide within the EU, yet blaming China for Germany's ...

Germany's reported 'tougher China trade package' to backfire: experts
India seeks 10 trillion yen in investment with Japan. Why are Japanese companies hesitant? India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently led a roughly 200-member delegation to Japan, making investment pitches in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. But the trip — described by India as its ... Chinese AI firm opens online store to sell coding subscriptions, a key step in commercialization Chinese artificial intelligence company (AI) Zhipu AI opened an official flagship store on Tmall on Wednesday to sell its GLM Coding Plan subscriptions, marking a fresh effort to bring AI ... Germany's reported shift in its China trade policy stems from a mix of domestic industrial competition anxieties and a rising protectionist tide within the EU, yet blaming China for Germany's ...

A glimpse of China pavilion at 61st Venice art biennale
Visitors watch the robotic calligraphy at the China pavilion themed "Dream Stream" of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026. China's summer movie season closes with $1.85 billion at box office, record screenings China's 2026 summer movie season closed with box office revenue of 12.498 billion yuan ($1.75 billion), up 4.45 percent year-on-year, while cinema attendance reached 340 million, an increase of 5.86 ... Dog frisbee competition held in Warsaw, Poland A dog leaps to catch a flying disc during a dog frisbee competition in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 30, 2026. The event was held from Aug. 28 to 30 at Wilanow ...

China's summer movie season closes with $1.85 billion at box office, record screenings
A glimpse of China pavilion at 61st Venice art biennale Visitors watch the robotic calligraphy at the China pavilion themed "Dream Stream" of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026. China's 2026 summer movie season closed with box office revenue of 12.498 billion yuan ($1.75 billion), up 4.45 percent year-on-year, while cinema attendance reached 340 million, an increase of 5.86 ... Dog frisbee competition held in Warsaw, Poland A dog leaps to catch a flying disc during a dog frisbee competition in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 30, 2026. The event was held from Aug. 28 to 30 at Wilanow ...

Dog frisbee competition held in Warsaw, Poland
A glimpse of China pavilion at 61st Venice art biennale Visitors watch the robotic calligraphy at the China pavilion themed "Dream Stream" of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026. China's summer movie season closes with $1.85 billion at box office, record screenings China's 2026 summer movie season closed with box office revenue of 12.498 billion yuan ($1.75 billion), up 4.45 percent year-on-year, while cinema attendance reached 340 million, an increase of 5.86 ... A dog leaps to catch a flying disc during a dog frisbee competition in Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 30, 2026. The event was held from Aug. 28 to 30 at Wilanow ...

From porcelain to 'ciqi': How Jingdezhen is turning UNESCO recognition into living heritage
On August 25, one month after its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Global Times visited Jingdezhen, the famed "porcelain capital" in East China's Jiangxi Province, to explore what the recognition means for a city whose identity has been shaped by porcelain for than a ...

China's first full-length AI drama hits prime time: Can machines reinvent 'Journey to the West'?
Olympic champions Zhang Yufei, Qin Haiyang see Asian Games as test for LA 2028

Olympic champions Zhang Yufei, Qin Haiyang see Asian Games as test for LA 2028
China's first full-length AI drama hits prime time: Can machines reinvent 'Journey to the West'?

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Норвегия арестовала российское судно "Профессор Молчанов"
Это было сделано по заявлению украинской компании "Нафтогаз"

Росавиация: документы Украины о воздушном пространстве РФ не имеют силы
Ранее Зеленский заявил, что российское небо становится "полностью опасным" из-за дронов

Суд отстранил всех защитников адвоката Марии Бонцлер
Отстранен также и адвокат по назначению

Число жертв наводнения в Непале и Тибете превысило 1200
Еще тысячи числятся пропавшими без вести

Установлены двое подозреваемых в атаке дронов на аэропорт Лейпцига
Это уроженец России с паспортом Латвии и мужчина из Беларуси с российским паспортом

Экс-главу Росавиации Александра Нерадько перевели под домашний арест
Его бывший заместитель Константин Махов остается в СИЗО

В Чехии завершено дело о вероятном обходе санкций для Ротенберга
Дмитрию Калантырскому грозит до восьми лет заключения

Благотворитель Лида Мониава задержана, её обвиняют в "фейках об армии"
У неё дома прошёл обыск

В Новосибирске открыли дело о терроризме на 16-летнюю школьницу
Дело уже поступило в суд

Турецкая Pegasus развернула несколько летевших в Москву самолётов
После слов Владимира Зеленского о небезопасном небе над Россией

Следствие допустило участие более 32 нападавших на школу в Беслане
Расследование теракта продолжается 22 года

В Киеве сообщили о перестрелке между сотрудниками СБУ и военной разведки
По данным "Украинской правды", ранены трое сотрудников ГУР

В Севастополе взорвался автомобиль, пострадал владелец
Предположительно, взорвалось самодельное взрывное устройство

Ozon предложил продавцам размещать товары в Казахстане
Компания обещает доставить заказы клиентам из России

В Азербайджане на складе боеприпасов произошел взрыв
Произошла вторичная детонация

Иран нанёс удары по военным объектам США на Ближнем Востоке
В ответ на вчерашние авиаудары США

Российские войска массированно атаковали Одессу
Есть раненые

Прокуратура Польши считает пожар на оборонном заводе диверсией
Уже несколько предприятий в Евросоюзе, связанные с поставками военной продукции в Украину, стали объектами атак

Зеленский: "Российское небо становится опасным"
Президент Украины призвал авиакомпании и иностранных послов учесть это

США нанесли новые удары по военным объектам в Иране
Трамп предостерег Тегеран от ответных действий

Africanews

Egypt: Cairo and Beijing sign deals on economy, technology
On Wednesday, Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart, president Abdel Fatah el-Sissi, oversaw the signing of a series of deals, including on technology, economic co operation and the digital economy.

Mali: Mariam Bagayoko continues to impress on stage aged 88
At the age of 88, renowned singer Mariam Bagayoko still has the energy to perform traditional Malian songs with a strong stage presence.

Ceuta: Moroccan migrants stranded on El Trampolin beach
Hundreds of migrants are reluctant to the official reception centres, following Madrid's announcement of its intention to deport the migrants who arrived in July via the border with Morocco.

Egypt: Bus crash in Sinai peninsula kills 22, injures 28
A bus crash that unfolded on Wednesday in Egypt's Sinai peninsula left 22 dead and injured 28 others; authorities have yet to specify what caused the incident.

Madagascar ex-Senate president sentenced to 10 years over protest crackdown
Madagascar's former Senate president Richard Ravalomanana was sentenced to 10 years of hard labour on Tuesday after being convicted of complicity in murder over his alleged role in a deadly crackdown on youth-led protests last year.

DRC: Schools reopen in ebola epicentre despite concerns
As students around the world prepare to go back to school, the beginning of the academic year in the Democratic Republic of Congo is far from straightforward, as the country remains in the grips of an ebola outbreak.

Nigeria confirms planned withdrawal of US troops sent to help tackle insecurity crisis
Nigeria on Tuesday confirmed the planned withdrawal of around 200 U.S. troops sent to help the West African country tackle its complex security crisis.

Burkina Faso farmers growing pineapples amid push for self-sufficiency
Arid, landlocked Burkina Faso is far from the lush setting usually needed to grow tropical fruit. But here in Ouagadougou, farmers are beating the odds. They're growing pineapples as part of a national effort to boost self-sufficiency and adapt to the Sahel region's ever-harsher climate.

Multimillion-rand drug lab suspects appear in S.Africa court
The suspects, including Mexican, Mozambican, Zimbabwean and South African nationals, face charges related to drug manufacturing, illegal possession of precious metals, illegal possession of hazardous materials and contravention of the Immigration Act

Meet the wolves brought by apartheid-era South Africa to brutalize natives
The aim was to create a wolf-dog mixed breed that could be used by police for crowd control or by the military during South Africa's border wars in Namibia and Angola

Activists blame Kenya for Ugandan opposition figure's plight
A coalition of Ugandan and Kenyan activists on Tuesday blamed Kenya for the plight of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, whose health is deteriorating as he faces treason charges.

23 sexual assaults reported in Ceuta after migrant influx
Spanish prosecutors say 23 sexual assault cases, including nine involving children, have been reported in Ceuta since thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory at the end of July.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for a second term after tense vote
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema pledged to build on the economic turnaround achieved during his first term as he was sworn in for a new mandate Tuesday after tense elections

Guinea-Bissau votes 'yes' in referendum for new constitution
Under the new text, the country will abandon the old system whereby the prime minister came from the parliamentary majority, which has led to uncomfortable power-sharing

Chinese President Xi starts state visit to Egypt with energy, AI on agenda
The leaders are expected to sign agreements on artificial intelligence, transport, energy and investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, Egyptian media reported

Senegal and IMF agree new $2.2 billion loan programme
Senegal has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a new $2.2 billion debt programme, the financial institution said on Tuesday. An earlier agreement was suspended in 2024 after the discovery of underreported debt.

Flights resume after Kenyan aviation workers call off strike
Kenyan aviation workers have called off a strike that paralysed the country's main international airport for two days, the civil aviation authority said Tuesday.

Madrid pledges €306 million in additional aid for Ceuta
Spain's government has approved more than 300 million euros in additional aid for its North African exclave of Ceuta. Madrid said the funding is aimed at supporting "all fronts" as it struggles to accommodate thousands of migrants who entered the territory last month.

Tunisia's President Saied hosts German FM, calls for 'balance' in EU ties
Tunisia's president Kais Saied welcomed Germany's Foreign Minister to Tunis on Monday for talks on ways to develop their partnership.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for a second term, Mundubile in jail
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term Tuesday with the main opposition leader, who was the runner-up in last month's elections, in jail on treason charges.

'Nobody will replace him': Argentina fans react to news of Messi's retirement
Football fans in Buenos Aires reacted with shock and sadness on Monday to the news that Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is retiring from international football.

Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur

Former French PM Edouard Balladur dies aged 97: family
Balladur, who was born in Turkey, served as President Francois Mitterrand's last prime minister from March 1993 to May 1995, carrying out several major privatisations of state companies, and unsuccessfully ran for the top job in 1995

South Africa airline causes uproar after daring stadium flyover
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, released a statement assuring the public that the events were planned and rehearsed beforehand, and that it was approved by the Civil Aviation Authority

Five Ebola survivors discharged as DRCongo’s case count breaks 6,000
Health workers and officials leading the Ebola response celebrated the five's discharge, with the head of the response coalition saying it was a "momentous day" and a "source of pride" for his team

UN panel urges states to confront slavery’s legacy with reparations
A UN committee has called on countries to adopt comprehensive reparations for people of African descent, arguing that the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade continues to fuel systemic racism and racial inequality. It says governments have legal obligations to address those lasting effects.

Messi retires from International football after 21 years with Argentina
Lionel Messi has retired from international football at 39, ending a remarkable 21-year career with Argentina just weeks after leading the team to the 2026 World Cup final. He leaves as the nation’s record appearance holder and top scorer.

Guinea-Bissau votes on stronger presidency as military transition nears end
Guinea-Bissau voted Sunday on a proposed new constitution that would significantly strengthen presidential powers and shrink parliament, in a referendum seen as a test of the military government's bid to reshape the political system before elections scheduled for December.

Ethiopia backs executive presidency plan, raising fears of power grab
Ethiopia’s national dialogue has endorsed constitutional changes that would merge the roles of prime minister and president into a powerful executive presidency, a move critics warn could allow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to further consolidate his control after his party’s landslide election victory.

DRC Ebola outbreak surges past 6,000 cases as death toll nears 3,000
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and killed 2,911 people, making it the country’s largest outbreak on record and one of the fastest-growing Ebola epidemics ever recorded. More than 1,360 people have recovered.

Haiti mourns victims of Kenscoff gang attack as fear grips community
Hundreds of mourners gathered at a church near Haiti’s capital on Sunday to bury victims of a brutal gang attack that killed at least 47 people and left more than 50 others kidnapped. The killings have renewed fears that worsening violence is undoing fragile security gains.

Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says there is no evidence that Moroccan authorities were involved in the sudden arrival of more than 70,000 migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last month.

Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires
Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered the introduction of the death penalty for deliberately setting forest fires after a recent wave of blazes killed 12 people. The move comes as authorities investigate fires that erupted across several eastern provinces.

Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition
London’s Notting Hill Carnival got underway on Sunday with revellers covered in oil and paint as the annual celebration of Caribbean culture and music returned to the British capital. The three-day event is marking its 60th anniversary and is expected to draw millions of visitors.

Zambia's Shaolin temple offers a softer face of China
'It gives hope for their lives': Africa's first Shaolin temple in Zambia's capital Lusaka trains students in Shaolin Kung Fu.

Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports
Latest Iranian state television visuals showed what it said were ballistic missiles being fired by Iran at US bases in Jordan in response to the American strikes.

Passengers face long delays as Kenyan airport workers call strike
Passengers at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport faced long delays on Sunday after Kenyan air traffic controllers and airport staff resumed a strike.

Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers
Ballot counting begins in military-run Guinea-Bissau after voting ended in a referendum that could expand the president's powers, ahead of a general election later this year aimed at restoring civilian rule.

Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny
Life in Niamey returned to normal on Sunday, one day after Niger’s military regime put down a mutiny by soldiers.

Libya's rival administrations agree to hold elections within 2 years
Libya’s rival administrations agreed on Sunday to hold elections within the next two years with a view to reunifying the country.

Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers
Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. The changes would expand the president’s powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.

Male midwives in Lesotho challenging traditional gender roles
A small but growing body of men in Lesotho are successfully challenging traditional gender roles and becoming professional midwives.

UNESCO recognition boosts efforts to preserve Sao Tome's historic plantations
UNESCO recognition of Sao Tome and Principe's historic plantations is boosting efforts to restore the colonial-era buildings and find new uses for them.

Volunteers in Algeria moblise to support families displaced by wildfires
Volunteers have mobilised to provide essential supplies to families displaced by wildfires in Jijel province, northeastern Algeria.

DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spread
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating people against Ebola in Kisangani, as the country battles an outbreak that has been affecting the country since mid-May.

Zimbabwe: At least 27 people dead after minibus and truck collide head on
A minibus carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people, police said Saturday, in the latest deadly road crash to hit the country.

Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niger after attempted mutiny
Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts.

DRC opposition rejects President Tshisekedi's offer of national dialogue
Opposition groups in the DR Congo have rejected President Felix Tshisekedi’s offer of a national dialogue aimed at reconciling the conflict-wracked country.

US due to cut off UAE branches of Egypt's Banque Misr over Iran ties
The US Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates from the US financial system, an official said Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically.

Gaani festival celebrates history of resilient peoples united by shared history
The Gaani festival in northern Benin celebrates the shared history of three peoples separated by colonisation.