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Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.

Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.

Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, lawyers say
Lawyers say the convicted killer was surprised to have survived and remained "shackled" to her hospital bed.

Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.

Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid
Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.

Man charged with 13 attempted murders including British child after Alps attack
Abdalmasih Hanoun, accused of carrying out an attack at a French park in 2023, is set to face trial.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week
The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.

Family tribute to 'kind and loving' GP found dead at home
Hannah Cain's family say they have been "devastated" by her death on Sunday.

Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats
Five children are among the victims of a strike that destroyed 30 flats in northern Ukraine as families slept.

Watch: Stop firing stun grenades at student protests, French police told
France has halted the use of stun grenades after a 15-year-old boys hand was blown off during student protests.

Fraudster jailed over multi-million pound PPE scam
Craig Morris was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Northampton Crown Court.

Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.

Watch: What we know about Christa Pike's ‘shock’ recovery in hospital
The US death row inmate's legal team said at a press conference that she is now "conscious and speaking" after her failed execution.

What's in the Conservatives' inheritance tax plan and who benefits?
BBC Verify looks into the party's move to overhaul the tax that is levied on inherited wealth.

Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending
As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.

Stephen King's Carrie returns to explore the horrors of social media
Another beloved classic gets a modern-day twist. Its cast and creator argue why it needed to be remade.

World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers
Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.

Southampton manager to stay in role after being given suspended ban over Spygate scandal
Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

Eleven arrested as pro-Palestinian marches held in London
Five people were arrested for inciting racial hatred at a protest outside the office of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the Met says.

Notorious gangland enforcer Paul Ferris dies aged 62
The criminal-turned-author is believed to have died on Tuesday night after a short illness.

BBC's Nicky Campbell tells court teacher who attacked him 'completely lost it'
The presenter is giving evidence to a court examining accusations against two former Edinburgh Academy teachers who are unfit to stand trial.

Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed
Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.

Western civilisation at risk of 'atrophy, servitude and decline', Rubio says
In a speech overlooking the Acropolis, the US Secretary of State also said the US believes Europe "can awaken from its long slumber".

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

Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since guilty verdict
Pep Guardiola is expected to attend Manchester City's Champions League tie against Paris St-Germain next week - the club's first home match since they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.

Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he intends to run in next year's Fifa presidential election - becoming the first person to confirm they want to challenge Gianni Infantino.

Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal
Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.

Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms
Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.

Eckert free to stay as Southampton boss as Spygate ban suspended
Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

How an 'absolute fluke' exposed sandpapergate scandal
How a team of South Africa camera operators discovered Australia's sandpapergate scandal as it happened.

Is it too early to look at Premier League table?
Just five games in, it might seem a bit early to pay much attention to the Premier League table - but it's probably more settled than you think. BBC Sport takes a look at the statistics behind the early season standings.

Al Jazeera

‘No to the father, no to the son’: Thousands march in Rio against Bolsonaro
Students and other protesters marched against Flavio Bolsonaro after he advanced to Brazil's presidential run-off.

Judge orders officials to preserve Pike execution evidence
A Nashville judge ordered Tennessee officials to preserve evidence from Christa Pike’s failed execution

Pro-Palestine university groups march in London on October 7 anniversary
Pro-Palestine students took to the streets of London on October 7, despite police calls to postpone the march.

Trump on why he thinks he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump said it would be a ‘great discredit’ to the Nobel Peace Prize committee.

South Africa host Australia who battle more than ‘Sandpapergate’ memories
WTC holders South Africa host Australia, who struggled against Bangladesh, in Tests for first time since 2018 scandal.

Harmanpreet Kaur: The captain who changed how India’s women played cricket
Kaur's magical innings instilled belief in the Indian women's cricket team before she led them to a first world title.

Gaza child’s autoimmune condition triggered amid Israel’s war
Gaza child’s autoimmune condition triggered amid Israel’s war

Inside SpaceX’s new look for AI data centres in orbit
Inside SpaceX’s new look for AI data centres in orbit

US Republicans, independents express low trust in election integrity: Poll
A Gallup survey highlights a deep – and historic – partisan divide over confidence in the country's elections.

Israel’s deadline to close UK consulate in East Jerusalem nears
Former British consul Vincent Fean says Israel is acting unlawfully by demanding the UK close its consulate.

Democratic FCC member warns of AI robocall misinformation risks in US
FCC commissioner warns against AI robocalls, citing risks of misinformation before crucial midterm elections.

Former Catholic bishop sentenced for abusing indigenous men in Australia
The Catholic Church in Australia has been marred by abuse allegations in recent years.

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained over election chief protest
Rahul Gandhi has been arrested several times at protests demanding the resignation of poll body chief.

Ultra-Orthodox rabbi’s anti-Zionist remarks stir Israel election row
Rabbi Dov Lando's comments expose tensions over Zionism, conscription and Netanyahu's ultra-Orthodox allies.

Witnesses spot Eritrean troops inside northern Ethiopia as tensions flare
Eritrea dismisses allegation as Ethiopia's pretext for more war.

At least 24 killed as Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine
Ukraine says Russia launched a massive overnight barrage of 130 drones, 48 cruise missiles and ballistic missiles

Kenya on high alert amid concern over screening after first Ebola death
Kenya’s government has intensified Ebola preparedness efforts amid growing concern over lapses in border screening.

Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on airports killed three foreign nationals
Moroccan, Algerian women killed in Abha, Sudanese national killed in Riyadh.

LSD – from counterculture to clinical trials
From psychiatric research to counterculture and secret CIA mind-control experiments, LSD makes its way back to the lab.

Most Americans oppose Trump’s taxpayer-funded ‘golden age’ ads: Poll
Trump says he will pay for future ads, but the White House says taxpayers will not be reimbursed for past ones.

In El Salvador’s mass trials, lawyers struggle to defend hundreds
Human Rights Watch says defendants face proceedings where lawyers have struggled to access case files.

How genocide in Gaza followed Bosnia’s painful pattern
Three years into Israel’s war on Gaza, we examine patterns that echo the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

US Supreme Court hears challenge to air force UXO detonations in Guam
Advocacy group claims military sidestepped impact review, says case highlights lack of representation in US territories.

Jerusalem Daily: Gaza’s devastation, three years after October 7
Three years after the October 7 attacks, more than 74,000 people have been killed in Gaza.

Maricarmen dies at 87 after eviction sparked Spain housing protests
Maricarmen became the symbol of Spain's housing crisis after she was evicted on a stretcher in Madrid.

Global Times

China's railways record more than 250 mln passenger trips during Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day holidays
"Tourist marvels, local cuisine, educational activities for the kids, and a bit of tech... these are the key words for ...

Major three-part documentary chronicles China's efforts on combating Myanmar telecom fraud, promoting global co-op
From the downfall of the notorious "four major families" criminal gangs in northern Myanmar to joint operations targeting fraud compounds ...

Indonesia reportedly expects Chinese J-10 fighter jets within six months; air force chief of staff urges public patience
Indonesia's Air Force Chief of Staff reportedly told the public recently to be patient about the delivery of J-10 fighter ...

Tokyo reportedly mulls nuclear subs amid security document revision; 'could spur arms race'
As Japan prepares to revise its three security documents by year-end, including the National Security Strategy, plans have emerged within ...

France and Germany are lowering the banner of free trade themselves: Global Times editorial

Tsai and Pelosi: A 'reunion' out of step with the times
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GT Voice: South Korea's space endeavors draw rising attention from Asia
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Two pandas arrive in Atlanta, carrying decades of shared care and friendship that keep crossing borders
In 1972, Ling Ling and Hsing Hsing arrived in the US following then US president Richard Nixon's visit to China, beginning one of the most recognizable chapters in people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, according to the Xinhua News Agency. Over the decades, giant ...

China and Russia maintain close exchanges and cooperation on infectious diseases prevention: Chinese FM on plague case in Siberia
Documentary discloses the moments when hoods removed after ringleader and key members of major cross-border gambling and fraud criminal syndicate escorted back to China

Documentary discloses the moments when hoods removed after ringleader and key members of major cross-border gambling and fraud criminal syndicate escorted back to China
China and Russia maintain close exchanges and cooperation on infectious diseases prevention: Chinese FM on plague case in Siberia

Being sold three times in four days: More details exposed in actor Wang Xing's trafficking case in Myanmar
A documentary airing on the Chinese state broadcaster revealed further details in the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar's Myawaddy ... Through a Serbian lens, a different China unfolds in Hainan On brightly lit Qilou Old Street, vendors slice open pink wax apples, their juice sparkling under the lights. A drone captures traffic weaving across Haikou's cross-sea bridge, while elsewhere, women ... Chinese beekeeping expertise opens new opportunities for Kenyan women Grace Cheserem, chairperson of the Lelkolo women's group in Kenya's Baringo County, still remembers her first honey harvest in 2022.

Through a Serbian lens, a different China unfolds in Hainan
Being sold three times in four days: details exposed in actor Wang Xing's trafficking case in Myanmar A documentary airing on the Chinese state broadcaster revealed further details in the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar's Myawaddy ... On brightly lit Qilou Old Street, vendors slice open pink wax apples, their juice sparkling under the lights. A drone captures traffic weaving across Haikou's cross-sea bridge, while elsewhere, women ... Chinese beekeeping expertise opens new opportunities for Kenyan women Grace Cheserem, chairperson of the Lelkolo women's group in Kenya's Baringo County, still remembers her first honey harvest in 2022.

Chinese beekeeping expertise opens new opportunities for Kenyan women
Being sold three times in four days: details exposed in actor Wang Xing's trafficking case in Myanmar A documentary airing on the Chinese state broadcaster revealed further details in the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar's Myawaddy ... Through a Serbian lens, a different China unfolds in Hainan On brightly lit Qilou Old Street, vendors slice open pink wax apples, their juice sparkling under the lights. A drone captures traffic weaving across Haikou's cross-sea bridge, while elsewhere, women ... Grace Cheserem, chairperson of the Lelkolo women's group in Kenya's Baringo County, still remembers her first honey harvest in 2022.

Beibu Gulf Port opens direct bauxite import corridor from Guinea to China's Chongqing
Global institutions are bullish on Chinese stocks, eyeing AI, emerging industrial sectors

Global institutions are bullish on Chinese stocks, eyeing AI, emerging industrial sectors
Beibu Gulf Port opens direct bauxite import corridor from Guinea to China's Chongqing

EU's 'contradictory approach' risks eroding trust ahead of second China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism meeting
As China and the EU prepare for the second meeting under their newly established trade and investment consultation mechanism, the EU's simultaneous push for concessions from Beijing and tougher trade barriers risks undermining the very trust needed for negotiations to deliver results, Chinese experts said.

China deploys more smart drones, intelligent harvesters for autumn farming
China is deploying intelligent harvesters, crop-protection drones, and new-energy tractors during the coming autumn harvest and sowing season, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the Ministry of ... Russian tourism industry eyes attracting Chinese visitors During China's week-long National Day holiday this year, Chinese tourists are frequently seen on the streets of Moscow. "Russia is a unique country and a must-visit," said Wang Xinzuo, who ... Chinese team develops world's first 3D spatiotemporal lifecycle cell atlas of rice: laboratory A major breakthrough in rice research by Chinese scientists was published online in the international journal Cell on Tuesday. The study marks the first time a three-dimensional spatiotemporal cell atlas ...

Russian tourism industry eyes attracting more Chinese visitors
China deploys smart drones, intelligent harvesters for autumn farming China is deploying intelligent harvesters, crop-protection drones, and new-energy tractors during the coming autumn harvest and sowing season, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the Ministry of ... During China's week-long National Day holiday this year, Chinese tourists are frequently seen on the streets of Moscow. "Russia is a unique country and a must-visit," said Wang Xinzuo, who ... Chinese team develops world's first 3D spatiotemporal lifecycle cell atlas of rice: laboratory A major breakthrough in rice research by Chinese scientists was published online in the international journal Cell on Tuesday. The study marks the first time a three-dimensional spatiotemporal cell atlas ...

Chinese team develops world's first 3D spatiotemporal lifecycle cell atlas of rice: laboratory
China deploys smart drones, intelligent harvesters for autumn farming China is deploying intelligent harvesters, crop-protection drones, and new-energy tractors during the coming autumn harvest and sowing season, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday, citing the Ministry of ... Russian tourism industry eyes attracting Chinese visitors During China's week-long National Day holiday this year, Chinese tourists are frequently seen on the streets of Moscow. "Russia is a unique country and a must-visit," said Wang Xinzuo, who ... A major breakthrough in rice research by Chinese scientists was published online in the international journal Cell on Tuesday. The study marks the first time a three-dimensional spatiotemporal cell atlas ...

At 16, Sun shines in her WTA 1000 debut at China Open
China's 16-year-old Sun Xinran stepped into the spotlight at the China Open, showing maturity beyond her years in her WTA 1000 debut. CFA Team China Int'l Football Competitions Chongqing 2026: China vs. Tajikistan Starting players of China pose for photo before the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Chongqing 2026 between China and Tajikistan in Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2026. Chinese tourists visit Barcelona during National Day holiday Chinese tourists play with soap bubbles near the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 6, 2026.

CFA Team China Int'l Football Competitions Chongqing 2026: China vs. Tajikistan
At 16, Sun shines in her WTA 1000 debut at China Open China's 16-year-old Sun Xinran stepped into the spotlight at the China Open, showing maturity beyond her years in her WTA 1000 debut. Starting players of China pose for photo before the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Chongqing 2026 between China and Tajikistan in Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2026. Chinese tourists visit Barcelona during National Day holiday Chinese tourists play with soap bubbles near the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 6, 2026.

Chinese tourists visit Barcelona during National Day holiday
At 16, Sun shines in her WTA 1000 debut at China Open China's 16-year-old Sun Xinran stepped into the spotlight at the China Open, showing maturity beyond her years in her WTA 1000 debut. CFA Team China Int'l Football Competitions Chongqing 2026: China vs. Tajikistan Starting players of China pose for photo before the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Chongqing 2026 between China and Tajikistan in Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2026. Chinese tourists play with soap bubbles near the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 6, 2026.

'Supply chain' key to China's tennis ambitions, ATP Tour CEO tells GT
For several weeks each autumn, professional tennis in China follows an unusually concentrated route with thousands of fans queuing up to watch elite tennis players compete. The sequence moves from ATP 250 events in Chengdu and Hangzhou to the China Open in Beijing, an ATP 500 event, before ...

Zheng Qinwen battles into China Open quarterfinals on eve of 24th birthday
'China Through Overseas Eyes' aesthetics forum held online

'China Through Overseas Eyes' aesthetics forum held online
Zheng Qinwen battles into China Open quarterfinals on eve of 24th birthday

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В Испании умерла женщина, чье выселение привело к массовым протестам
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Правозащитники заявили о смене фокуса репрессий в России
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МВД РФ объявило в розыск журналиста Сергея Лейбграда
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В Таиланде рассматривают введение налога на выезд из страны
В том числе и для иностранных граждан

Болгария прекратила поиски сухогруза, затонувшего после атаки БПЛА
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Казахстан ведёт переговоры с Россией по возвращению своих граждан из зоны боевых действий. Об этом сообщил официальный представитель министерства иностранных дел Казахстана Жанболат Усенов. Он уточнил, что МИД реагирует на обращения казахстанцев, желающих вернуться на родину. Ранее группа молодых казахстанцев записала видеообращение с просьбой вернуть их домой. Их родственники рассказали Азаттык Азия, что они поехали на заработки в Россию, но их обманули и отправили на войну против Украины....

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Olympics: South Africa aims to host the Games in 2036
South Africa is aiming to host the first ever Olympics on the African continent. This after it was named as one of seven countries that will officially put forward their case to stage the 2036 Games in November.

Kenya: Health Minister insists no ebola outbreak in country
Kenya is not in the grips of an ebola outbreak, the country's health secretary insisted on Wednesday, in the wake of Kenya's first death from the disease.

BRICS: Ghana's parliament gives green light to formal application
Ghana's cabinet has given the green light to a decision to formally apply to join the BRICS geopolitical and economic bloc, according to the country's foreign minister.

Africa launches own credit agency in bid for cheaper borrowing
Africa will launch its own credit rating agency on Wednesday, aimed at countering what many see as unfair assessments by global institutions that make it more expensive for African nations to borrow money.

After Kenya, Uganda opens Dangote refinery IPO to domestic investors
Uganda's Capital Markets Authority on Tuesday approved the participation of its domestic investors in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery's initial public offering.

Madagascar residents gear up for impact of El Niño
In southern Madagascar, residents are bracing themselves for the impact due in the coming months of the El Nino warming pattern, which experts expect to be the strongest on record.

Eritrean troops deploy in Ethiopia's Tigray region, witnesses say
Eritrean troops have been deployed in recent days around the town of Adigrat, in Ethiopia's Tigray region, a local official and residents told AFP on Wednesday.

French and Japanese scientists awarded Nobel chemistry prize
French scientist Henri B Kagan and Japan's Kenso Soai have been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for offering a solution to the chemical mystery of life's asymmetry.

'I got so scared': Nairobi residents worried after Kenya's first Ebola death
Several Nairobi residents expressed fear and concern on Wednesday, a day after Kenyan authorities announced the country's first-ever Ebola death.

MSF warns Ebola spread in DR Congo's North Kivu province is 'out of control'
It says the north-eastern region now accounts for nearly 40 per cent of all newly confirmed incidents nationwide.

Israelis mourn October 7 attack as Palestinians in Gaza live in ruins of war
Israelis are gathering Wednesday to commemorate the third anniversary of the October 7 attack that killed 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage. In Gaza, the territory's almost two million people live in ruins.

Kenyan health workers demand protection after first Ebola death
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union on Tuesday called on the government to protect health workers, after the country reported its first case of Ebola.

Senegal postpones start of school year following destructive flooding
The education ministry says the decision was driven 'primarily by the need to ensure the safety and protection' of children.

Libya's eastern-based parliament removes speaker amid growing discontent
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted to replace Aguila Saleh with Al-Salhin Abdulnabi.

Emotions as Argentina's Lionel Messi plays his last game for his country
The footballer concluded his 21-year run with the national team scoring a goal in the 71st minute of a friendly against Benin.

Nigeria plane crash recovery operation faces difficulties
All 25 people on board, including civilians, died when the military aircraft crashed into a swampy area that is difficult to access.

Tigray drone strikes continue as life resumes in Mekelle
Government-allied forces say they are using drones against Tigray fighters, while markets and local transport are slowly returning to the streets of the regional capital.

Annual sightings of southern right whales bring joy to South African town
In South Africa's coastal town of Hermanus, a marine spectacle takes place every year between the months of June and November, when hundreds of southern right whales migrate from Antarctica to the South African coast.

Media reports allege FIFA knew Congo's Mpasi was ineligible for World Cup
Ahead of the World Cup, FIFA knew that Congo’s goalkeeper was ineligible, but they allowed him to continue at the tournament. This is what media reports released by the New York Times and Le Monde on Tuesday suggest.

Malian army and Russian fighters retake key city of Kidal, abandoned by rebels
The Malian army says it has entered the strategic northern city of Kidal, which was captured in April by Tuareg separatists who announced their withdrawal earlier Tuesday as the military advanced.

Renewed violence in Ethiopia's Tigray leaves dozens of children wounded
Children are among the dozens of civilians killed or injured in Tigray since fighting broke out between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels in September.

Egypt: Interior Ministry denies torture claims of detained journalists
Egypt on Tuesday rejected accusations that detained journalists from an independent fact-checking platform were tortured or mistreated, referring to the allegations as "baseless".

Central Africa faces rising threat from counterfeit and trafficked medicines
Countries in central Africa face a major public health threat from trafficking in medicines, fuelled by a gap between healthcare needs and access to safe, affordable medicine, the UN warned on Tuesday.

World needs 50 million additional teachers by 2030, UNESCO says
The world is projected to need 50 million additional teachers by 2030 according to new data released by UNESCO on World Teachers' Day.

Morocco’s Sale Festival celebrates women filmmakers
The event, which first began recognising Moroccan women in the film industry 22 years ago, continues to examine the opportunities, funding and roles available to women filmmakers.

Pix of the Day, 6 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 6 October, 2026 - Across the world

Kenya: Chess continues to grow in popularity among prisoners
In Kenya, prisoners have been playing chess for fun and to help with rehabilitation. Among them is 28 year old Brian Gatonye, who says the game has helped him to become less impulsive.

Nigeria air force lowers plane crash toll to 25, civilians among victims
The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday said 25 people died in the crash of one of its planes a day earlier, lowering a previous death toll. No survivors were found. Civilian family members travelling aboard the plane were among the victims.

Tigray violence drives risk of Ethiopia-Eritrea war, analyst says
Renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels increases risks of an escalation into a wider regional conflict, according to International Crisis Group analyst Magnus Taylor.

Kenya confirms first Ebola death as 28 contacts traced
Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, the health minister announced on Tuesday, after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo died after returning to the country.

EU suspends imports of meat from Namibia over FMD fears
Namibian livestock farmers have temporarily lost access to their largest market over fears of foot-and-mouth disease.

Russian woman’s death sparks pneumonic plague fears
A woman reportedly died after contracting pneumonia of an “unknown” cause in Russia, but some experts say there is no immediate cause for alarm over the potential spread of the bacteria.

In Gabon's capital, filling up with diesel has become daily struggle
In Libreville, filling up with diesel has become a real struggle.
Since the end of September, queues have been growing outside service stations across the Gabonese capital. Customers wait in long lines, jerrycans in hand, hoping to get the much-needed fuel.

Yemen fighting intensifies as government forces retake key areas near Bab el-Mandeb
Forces loyal to the government is the man bswuugdud xForces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said Monday.

Several killed in Senegal as heavy rains cause flooding, damage to infrastructure
Torrential rainfall and flash flooding left parts of Senegal’s capital Dakar underwater on Monday with other regions of the country also affected.

Benin's President Wadagni holds talks with Macron during first official visit to France
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Romuald Wadagni to the Elysee Palace on Monday. It’s the Beninese president’s first official visit to France since taking office in May.

Ethiopia: PM vows to secure sea access amid fears of return to war
Following almost two weeks of internal conflict that threatens a wider regional war in Ethiopia, the country's prime minister has vowed that government forces are ready to bring a rebel offensive under control.

Sylvester Stallone: Actor and filmmaker releases memoir
After turning 80 in July, Sylvester Stallone released his memoir dubbed 'Steps' on Tuesday. However Stallone, one of the most successful movie stars and filmmakers in history, insists that for a long time, he had been reluctant to write about his own life.

Ethiopia: Federal forces advance in Tigray [Africanews Today]
Tigray peace forces want to turn the page on the TPLF. Since joining the Ethiopian federal forces, they have claimed to have seized several strategic positions.

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed takes oath of office as Prime Minister
Ethiopia's parliament has re-elected Abiy Ahmed as prime minister for the next five years, following the general election in June.

Comoros: Foreign workers struggle in the wake of new law
Since a new law promulgated in July barring foreign nationals from certain jobs in the Comoros, many have voiced concern about their financial situation.

Military aircraft with 32 people on board crashes in southern Nigeria
A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said.

Goma’s orphaned children find hope through education and solidarity
In Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the consequences of armed conflict continue to weigh heavily on children. For some, violence, displacement and separation from their families have left deep and difficult-to-measure scars.

Israel marks October 7 attacks with national memorial ceremonies
Official state ceremonies marking three years since the October 7 attacks are expected to take place later on Monday in Jerusalem, with Israeli officials in attendance.

Russia: Foreign minister praises governemt in Kabul
Sergey Lavrov praised the government in Kabul as he spoke at a meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, adding that Moscow is interested in helping the country bolster counter-terrorism measures.

Pix of the Day, 5 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 5 October, 2026 - Across the world

Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to three scientists for breakthrough research
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on, or off, the activity of individual nerve cells.

A new UN Chief, an old institution and a world in crisis
The next UN secretary-general will take charge of an institution under pressure to restore its influence, tackle financial challenges and adapt to a changing world.

Food prices rising in Kenya as climate change strains supply
Climate change has started hitting the food markets in Kenya and shoppers are feeling the pinch. In the capital Nairobi and across much of the country, rising prices are forcing consumers to make tough choices - buying and eating less.

Guinea opposition leader Aliou Bah freed after presidential pardon
Guinean opposition politician Aliou Bah, who was jailed for insulting junta leader General Mamadi Doumbouya, was granted a presidential pardon Friday after nearly two years behind bars.