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Saudi capital airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days
The Yemeni group says it carried out attacks that killed 13 people in Riyadh over the weekend and targeted two airports and oil facilities.

Riyadh airport attacks another dangerous moment in already tense conflict
While the physical damage from Houthi attacks can be quickly repaired, the Saudi reputation for stability is taking a battering.

PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote
He says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.

Wildlife park remains closed after fatal tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after a man entered the tiger enclosure and was fatally attacked on Saturday.

Poland detains man suspected of planning assassination of PM Tusk
Police received credible information about possible attacks against Donald Tusk and his defence minister.

Children among 139 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says
The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 305 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.

Burnham to release details of Man City meetings
Andy Burnham has faced criticism for comments he made in the wake of Manchester City being found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.

DUP MP says her party could help remove O'Neill as first minister over Drumcree row
Carla Lockhart says unionist voters are angry at Michelle O'Neill over her role in the Garvaghy Road protests.

Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires
Rescuers moved the apes after their habitats were threatened by intense wildfires over the summer.

Buildings swept away as flash floods hit central Nepal
A flash flood at the Budhi Gandaki River has swept away several buildings and bridges, two months after catastrophic floods hit the country.

Three friends on their student debt: One paid off, one chipping away and one creeping up
Lizzy, Charlotte and Libby studied at the same time, but their student debt now looks very different.

Citroen revives the 2CV for an electric age
The French firm is reinventing the classic model as carmakers come under pressure from Chinese rivals.

Inside the room: What it was like to be with Blackpink's Lisa as race scandal erupted
Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.

AI is creating a 'human premium' for art made by people, but will it hold?
Amid a surge in AI content, many are placing extra value on art that's obviously made by a human. But can that last, asks Ros Atkins

I was told I had depression for 14 years until I got sectioned - it was bipolar
Kimberley Atkinson assumed her symptoms were depression until her behaviour started to change dramatically.

Ukraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giant
It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.

Poland stabbings driven by online glorification of violence, Tusk says
The PM was speaking after violent attacks at Polish schools this week left one dead and others injured.

Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung
The 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was identified "at a very early stage".

Man, 36, arrested six years on from double murder
Junior Ajose, 36, and Cheriff Tall, 21, were gunned down at a lockdown party six years ago.

Northern Lights dazzle skies across the UK
The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

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Brad Pitt stars as a tank commander on a dangerous mission in WWII
Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

Doku delights as Manchester City cruise past 10-man Liverpool
In their first match since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, Manchester City enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield to extend their perfect start to six matches, as they moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Who 'simply has to do better'? Liverpool v Man City player ratings
How Liverpool and Man City's players rated following their Premier League match.

Hamilton apologises to Ferrari as Antonelli moves to brink of title
Lewis Hamilton's incorrect strategy call during the Singapore Grand Prix means Kimi Antonelli can win the world title at the next race in Austin.

Burnham to release details of Man City meetings
Andy Burnham has faced criticism for comments he made in the wake of Manchester City being found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.

Sensational Smith, relentless quicks - Australia veterans serve reminder
The fearsome pace quartet and Steve Smith's brilliance serves as a reminder of Australia's quality as the tourists take charge against South Africa.

Al Jazeera

War and high debt to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok
The US-Israel war on Iran and its inflationary impact will dominate the agenda.

Jerusalem Daily: Panicked Palestinians flee Israeli attacks on Gaza
Jerusalem Daily: Panicked Palestinians flee Israeli attacks on Gaza

Lebanon’s first electric train hopes to revive railway system
A new solar-powered model train has returned to a section of Lebanon’s historic railway.

Liverpool fans give Manchester City a fiery welcome at Anfield
'Cheats cheats cheats' This is how Liverpool fans greeted Manchester City as they arrived at Anfield

Man City beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 in first game after guilty verdict
Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki score second half goals after Ryan Gravenberch sent off.

Is the Yemen war entering a new phase?
Saudi Arabia has accused Yemen’s Houthis of killing 12 people and injuring 300 in Saturday's attack on King Khalid Inter

Israel pushes its ‘Yellow Line’ deeper into Gaza
Israel pushes its ‘Yellow Line’ deeper into Gaza

‘Who will represent us?’ Palestinians react to election delay
Palestinians have reacted to President Mahmoud Abbas’ decision to postpone the Palestinian legislative elections.

Turkiye highway crash kills 11, injures 27 after tour bus hits truck
Police detain tour bus driver after highway collision in western Turkiye leaves 11 dead and 27 injured.

Football fans speak about City’s charges as they face Liverpool
Fans have been speaking to Al Jazeera as Liverpool face Manchester City at Anfield.

At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses
Authorities urge villagers to move to safer places after a river in the central part of the country bursts its banks.

Tour bus crash in Turkiye leaves at least 11 dead
At least eleven people have been killed and 27 injured after a tour bus collided with a truck near a motorway entrance

Power bank fire forces plane to emergency land in India
A plane flying from Delhi to Chennai made an emergency landing after a power bank reportedly caught fire on board.

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after lump found in lung
Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo surgery this week, to remove a nodule in his lung.

How the ICC can be saved
Hoping for ‘dialogue’ with the US over its sanctions on the ICC is meaningless. Action is needed to protect the court.

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to ‘energy ceasefire’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he was unaware of the deal, but that Ukraine would back it.

Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule
The 71-year-old spiritual leader informed pilgrims during his weekly Sunday blessing at St Peter's Square.

Oval Office spat to public rebukes: A timeline of Trump-Zelenskyy ties
Trump has long criticised US military support for Ukraine and has lambasted Zelenskyy since his first term.

Why are Houthi missiles breaking through Saudi Arabia’s air defences?
Repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Airport reveal the limitations of even high-tech air defences.

Ethiopia, Eritrea ramp up rhetoric: Are they inching towards war?
Allegations of Eritrean troop incursions into Tigray deepen the rift with Ethiopia, threatening fragile peace in the region.

The Mafia Football Murders | True Crime Reports
A lifelong Inter Milan fan shot in Milan exposes a shocking alliance between football's ultras and the mafia.

Hormuz attacks intensify as efforts to end war on Iran stall
IRGC warns against ignoring waterway's 'security and rules' as CENTCOM says US disabled vessel trying to run blockade.

Creating a ghost town: Lives in limbo behind Israeli gates and checkpoints
Israeli restrictions in Hebron have made life for Palestinians from the city a daily ordeal.

Cockroach Janta Party accuses Modi of ‘waging war’ on Indians
India’s Cockroach Janta Party leaders say the Modi government is ‘waging war’ on its own citizens.

India’s crackdown on youth protesters: What next?
India's 'cockroach' movement and student groups have said protests will continue despite detentions.

Global Times

Exclusive: Zheng Qinwen 'hungry for more' after making China Open history, tells GT she finds her 'fire' back
China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen said she was hungry for achievements in her career after becoming the first Chinese ...

Chinese AI tennis robots serve up new growth opportunities
Chinese-made AI-powered tennis robots are serving up new business opportunities as China's growing enthusiasm for tennis fuels demand for intelligent ...

China-hosted third Track II dialogue facilitates in-depth exchanges between Cambodia, Thailand for lasting border peace
The third China-Cambodia-Thailand Track II Dialogue, themed "Implementing the Fuxian Consensus and Consolidating the Foundation for Lasting Peace," was held ...

Houthi attack on Riyadh airport sparks fears of wider Mideast conflict
An attack on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Saturday afternoon has reportedly left 12 people ...

Journey of a single pickup truck shows the value transition of 'In China, for the world': Global Times editorial

How Belt and Road rail links redefine globalization for landlocked nations
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GT Voice: China's rapid progress in robotics offers South Korea opportunities
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China's Ministry of National Defense slams Lai's 'Double Ten' speech for hyping up 'mainland military threat,' pursuing 'Taiwan independence'
China's Ministry of National Defense spokesperson on Sunday slammed Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's so-called “Double Ten” speech for hyping up “mainland military threat” and pushing increased defense spending, saying Lai's remarks expose his attempt to seek “Taiwan independence” through military buildup and by soliciting external support.

Global mayors gather in Luoyang, discussing historic city's modernization path that preserves cultural roots
Singapore award-winning documentary exposes historical truths of Unit 731 atrocities across Asia for global audience: Japanese scholar

Singapore award-winning documentary exposes historical truths of Unit 731 atrocities across Asia for global audience: Japanese scholar
Global mayors gather in Luoyang, discussing historic city's modernization path that preserves cultural roots

China, Pakistan to hold first joint army training, leveraging 'complementarity' in counter-terrorism: expert
Chinese and Pakistani armies will hold Karakoram 2026 joint army training in Korla, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in mid and late October, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry ... Lai's 'Double Ten' speech rebuked for stoking cross-Straits confrontation and pushing separatist agenda China's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday strongly criticized Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's so-called "Double Ten speech" for exaggerating the mainland military threat and inciting cross-Straits confrontation, warning against ... Revamped Huanggang Port between HK and Shenzhen to cut clearance time to 5 mins A ceremony was held on Sunday ahead of the Monday opening of Huanggang Port between South China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Shenzhen, which will provide customs clearance for ...

Lai's 'Double Ten' speech rebuked for stoking cross-Straits confrontation and pushing separatist agenda
China, Pakistan to hold first joint army training, leveraging 'complementarity' in counter-terrorism: expert Chinese and Pakistani armies will hold Karakoram 2026 joint army training in Korla, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in mid and late October, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry ... China's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday strongly criticized Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's so-called "Double Ten speech" for exaggerating the mainland military threat and inciting cross-Straits confrontation, warning against ... Revamped Huanggang Port between HK and Shenzhen to cut clearance time to 5 mins A ceremony was held on Sunday ahead of the Monday opening of Huanggang Port between South China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Shenzhen, which will provide customs clearance for ...

Revamped Huanggang Port between HK and Shenzhen to cut clearance time to 5 mins
China, Pakistan to hold first joint army training, leveraging 'complementarity' in counter-terrorism: expert Chinese and Pakistani armies will hold Karakoram 2026 joint army training in Korla, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in mid and late October, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry ... Lai's 'Double Ten' speech rebuked for stoking cross-Straits confrontation and pushing separatist agenda China's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday strongly criticized Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's so-called "Double Ten speech" for exaggerating the mainland military threat and inciting cross-Straits confrontation, warning against ... A ceremony was held on Sunday ahead of the Monday opening of Huanggang Port between South China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Shenzhen, which will provide customs clearance for ...

China proposes tougher vehicle designing, testing rules
CXMT's innovative 4F² DRAM marks breakthrough in China's push into server memory chips: experts

CXMT's innovative 4F² DRAM marks breakthrough in China's push into server memory chips: experts
China proposes tougher vehicle designing, testing rules

Tim Cook visits Guangzhou as Apple's executive chairman, underscores China's key role in firm's supply chain: expert
Tim Cook, executive chairperson of Apple Inc, arrived in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province on Saturday for his first trip to China since stepping down as CEO on September 1.

Nissan to launch China-developed pickup truck in Mexico
Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Saturday that it will launch the Frontier Pro pickup truck in Mexico this month, a model that is produced by a joint venture in China. ... Chinese cities introduce autumn breaks to inspire family outings A number of Chinese cities including Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province and Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province have announced autumn breaks for secondary and primary school students, which ... Ethane output at NW China's Tarim Oilfield exceeds 4m tons: report Cumulative ethane production at the Tarim Oilfield in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has exceeded 4 million tons, reaching 4.08 million tons as of Saturday. This marks a new ...

Chinese cities introduce autumn breaks to inspire more family outings
Nissan to launch China-developed pickup truck in Mexico Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Saturday that it will launch the Frontier Pro pickup truck in Mexico this month, a model that is produced by a joint venture in China. ... A number of Chinese cities including Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province and Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province have announced autumn breaks for secondary and primary school students, which ... Ethane output at NW China's Tarim Oilfield exceeds 4m tons: report Cumulative ethane production at the Tarim Oilfield in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has exceeded 4 million tons, reaching 4.08 million tons as of Saturday. This marks a new ...

Ethane output at NW China's Tarim Oilfield exceeds 4m tons: report
Nissan to launch China-developed pickup truck in Mexico Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Saturday that it will launch the Frontier Pro pickup truck in Mexico this month, a model that is produced by a joint venture in China. ... Chinese cities introduce autumn breaks to inspire family outings A number of Chinese cities including Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province and Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province have announced autumn breaks for secondary and primary school students, which ... Cumulative ethane production at the Tarim Oilfield in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has exceeded 4 million tons, reaching 4.08 million tons as of Saturday. This marks a new ...

China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels
China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ... China's Wu Opera dazzles in Lesotho Performers from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Research Center received a standing ovation in Maseru on Friday evening at a cultural event celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lesotho's independence. Global guests visit cultural landmarks, equipment manufacturing enterprises in Luoyang, C China From Oct. 9 to 10, guests from various countries attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Luoyang visited a number of cultural landmarks and equipment manufacturing enterprises in Luoyang, experiencing ...

China's Wu Opera dazzles in Lesotho
China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ... Performers from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Research Center received a standing ovation in Maseru on Friday evening at a cultural event celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lesotho's independence. Global guests visit cultural landmarks, equipment manufacturing enterprises in Luoyang, C China From Oct. 9 to 10, guests from various countries attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Luoyang visited a number of cultural landmarks and equipment manufacturing enterprises in Luoyang, experiencing ...

Global guests visit cultural landmarks, equipment manufacturing enterprises in Luoyang, C China
China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ... China's Wu Opera dazzles in Lesotho Performers from China's Zhejiang Wu Opera Research Center received a standing ovation in Maseru on Friday evening at a cultural event celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lesotho's independence. From Oct. 9 to 10, guests from various countries attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Luoyang visited a number of cultural landmarks and equipment manufacturing enterprises in Luoyang, experiencing ...

A journey through Luoshan's ecological rebirth in Ningxia's Gobi Desert
In August, the heat of Hongsibu district in Southwest China's Ningxia Province carries the sweet scent of daylilies. Driving into a village, the roads are lined with large fields of daylilies, glowing under the sun. Further out, rows of deep-red goji berry fields spread across the brown-yellow earth. ...

Zheng Qinwen makes history with China Open title on home soil
At Frankfurt Book Fair, Chinese publishers offer gateway to get to know China

At Frankfurt Book Fair, Chinese publishers offer gateway to get to know China
Zheng Qinwen makes history with China Open title on home soil

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Africanews

Nepal orders evacuations after landslide triggers Budhi Gandaki flash flood
Nepal’s authorities ordered residents along the Budhi Gandaki River to evacuate on Sunday, 11 October, after a sudden flash flood swept away homes and other buildings in the country’s mountainous north-central region.

At least 139 people dead after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
Fifteen children are among the dead, with 82 people, all Ethiopians, having survived while another 84 people are still missing.

Spainish police clear last Ceuta migrant beach camp ahead of king's visit
They put people buses to be taken to reception centres for processing before cleaning crews arrived on the beach.

Eritrea uges United Nations to intervene in standoff with Ethiopia
The neighbours have accused each other of starting a war over Tigray, where Ethiopia says Eritrea is backing rebels.

Denmark tests humanoid robots in supermarkets to help to ease staff workload at night
Denmark’s Salling Group is trialling Hive Robots in stores to handle demanding restocking, freeing staff for customer service while robots work mainly at night.

Zaporizhzhia airstrikes kill 17 as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas.

Tunisia's Carthage Music Days puts its faith in the local scene
The 11th edition of the festival took place over a week in the capital, Tunis, featuring artists from 15 countries.

Kenyan children learn to play chess on sets made using plastic waste
Community project, Kijiji Solutions, has recycled about 200 kilograms of plastic to produce nearly 2,000 tournament quality sets.

Spain's slow response in Ceuta leaves teen migrants still living on streets
Minors who reach Spain alone fall under its child-protection system, which entitles them to shelter, healthcare, and education.

Egypt and Malaysia discuss political settlement to Middle East conflict
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi was on a two-day state visit to Kuala Lumpur which also focused on bilateral ties.

Unreliable weather creating mental health issues for Kenyan farmers
A Kenyan clinical psychologist is urging policymakers to incorporate mental wellbeing into farmer support programmes.

Kenyan health ministry urges churches to raise awareness about Ebola
This follows the death in Nairobi on Monday of a Kenyan man who had travelled home from DR Congo through Uganda.

Former DR Congo president says the country is 'in peril'
Joseph Kabilla said the situation in the country has ‘steadily worsened’ and criticised the government's failure to engage in initiatives to restore peace.

Mauritanian PM reappointed hours after resignation over power outages
President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has tasked Mohamed Ould Cheikh with forming a new government.

Panic in Panama as 7.7 quake hits, cathedral collapses and tsunami warnings spread
Panama was hit by a powerful 7.7 earthquake, a 6.6 aftershock and many tremors, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations but no deaths reported.

US missionary arrested in Haiti following child sex abuse allegations
The Cap-Haitien police department say they also found that the man did not have authorisation to run his orphanage in the port city.

Moroccan king says youth issues must be at forefront of policy agenda
His call comes months after youth-led protests highlighted frustrations and expectations around social and economic opportunities.

Heightened security at anti-immigrant hotspots in South Africa
This follows two-days of violent anti-foreigner riots in the cities of Durban and Johannesburg, that come weeks before local government elections.

Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against spending cuts
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures.

Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize as US sanctions threaten international justice
From defending Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found genocide in Gaza, South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize for championing international law.

Rare waterspouts slam western Sicily, wrecking homes and a school
A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.

Zuma’s hospitalisation raises questions over MK party election campaign
Jacob Zuma’s hospitalisation has raised questions about his participation in upcoming uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party campaign events ahead of South Africa’s local government elections.

Foreign veterinary team examines ailing African elephant in Pakistan
They say Madhubalu, who lives in a Safari Park in Karachi, has improved somewhat but time will tell if all will be well.

Zimbabwe’s mobile clinic helps teenagers access contraception amid aid cuts
In Zimbabwe, a discreet caravan at a Harare-area hospital is giving teenage girls private access to contraception, away from judgment and stigma. Experts say access is vital to preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing dangerous childbirth risks.

Navi Pillay dedicates Nobel Prize to survivors of international crimes
South African judge and human rights lawyer on called on people to stand together in the defence of the rule of law.

Ethiopia and Eritrea trade war accusations as regional conflict threatens to escalate
Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading accusations of aggression, as fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a new regional war.

Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Tigray's capital from Sunday
The carrier temporarily suspended its services to Mekelle on 23 September, citing the 'current situation' in the Tigray region.

Indonesia: Baby orangutan saved from Borneo wildfires as habitat destruction escalates
A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Named Novita, the three- to four-year-old female was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns to her hands and feet after crossing the flames.

Guinea-Bissau elections in doubt as Senegal urges military to ease restrictions
Guinea-Bissau’s December elections are now in doubt and Senegal is urging the country’s military rulers to lift restrictions on political and civil activities.

Seals and sea lions undergo hearing tests in Australian research
Australia's scientists have trained seals and sea lions to take hearing tests at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, hoping to better understand how human-made noise affects marine mammals.

Pix of the Day, 9 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 9 October, 2026 - Across the world

Spain: Madrid protesters mourn evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal
Tens of thousands marched in Madrid to mourn pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction made her a housing crisis symbol and sparked fresh protests.

Over 20,000 Ethiopian Migrants cross into Djibouti in three weeks
Thousands of Ethiopian migrants are facing a humanitarian crisis in Djibouti, with food and water running dangerously low along the treacherous route to Yemen.

Kenya confirms preliminary tests on suspected Ebola case come back negative
There had been fears the patient could be Kenya’s second case after a citizen died of ⁠the virus in Nairobi on Tuesday.

Nigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election looms
Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators

Niger set for $200 million financial package from IMF
The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger that should see the west African nation receive around $203 million over three years to support its economic reforms

South African human rights lawyer wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee Navi Pillay was awarded it for her “efforts to promote peace and international law”.

Zimbabwean tycoon who died in helicopter crash laid to rest
At the funeral in Harare, Wicknell Chivayo was eulogised as an industrious businessman

Tigray war: Why peace talks may fail before they even begin {Africanews Debates}
The November 2022 Pretoria agreement ended the previous war between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). However, the renewed fighting has exposed how fragile that settlement remains.

Cars burned and shops looted as anti-immigration protests rock South Africa
South Africa saw violent anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, 8 October, after a Constitutional Court ruling eased restrictions on asylum applications.

Chile: Santiago flooding turns streets to rivers as Kast declares state of catastrophe
Torrential rain caused severe flooding in Santiago, Chile, leaving homes, clinics and university buildings under water.

Vehicles torched in South Africa during protests over asylum ruling
Protests in Soweto and Durban opposed the Constitutional Court’s decision to remove procedural barriers to seeking asylum. They followed months of anti-immigrant tensions

South Africa: Court quashes Black empowerment code for legal profession
In its ruling on Wednesday, the Gauteng High Court avoided taking a position on whether the code was constitutional or on its goals for racial transformation

Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banks
Homes surrounded by water, flooded roads and farmland submerged beneath swollen rivers. Albania and Montenegro were still battling severe flooding on Thursday, 8 January, after days of torrential rain and heavy snow.

Hundreds of farmers rally in Paris against EU-Mercosur pact and import fears
Hundreds of French farmers drive tractors into Paris to protest the EU‑Mercosur deal, warning of unfair competition and demanding stronger protections.

Michael Jackson’s iconic glove goes under the hammer
One of pop history’s most iconic pieces is going under the hammer. Michael Jackson’s legendary white rhinestone glove worn during his 1983 “Billie Jean” performance, where he unveiled the moonwalk is up for auction.

WFP urgently seeking over $30 million to keep feeding Congolese refugees in Burundi
The World Food Programme is seeking more than $30 million to maintain food assistance for Congolese refugees in Burundi, warning that supplies could run out as early as October 2026 without additional funding.

France to release 10 mln barrels of diesel from strategic reserves
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced Wednesday that France will release 10 million barrels of diesel from its strategic reserves to help ease pressure on the fuel market.

Zambia signs health deal with US after removal of data-sharing clauses
The government also said that the deal was not coupled to an agreement on US access to the country’s mineral resources.

At least 33 people killed in strikes on Ukrainian public buses
Thirty people were killed and at least 18 were injured by Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine that included an attack on a public bus, authorities said Thursday, as an intensive pre-winter wave of attacks continued and power outages worsened in the capital Kyiv.