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German far-right set for big win in eastern state, projections show
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%.

Zelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoys
Talks finished without an announcement of a major breakthrough, after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Kyiv.

Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.

Jamaica to bring slavery reparations petition to King Charles
The King will be asked to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Volcano eruption leaves 170,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia
More than 170,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.

Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi
As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down.

140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel
They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks
The comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US warships in the region.

Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-election
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, the world governing body has confirmed.

Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it
Planning, organising and remembering household tasks often fall disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help.

Natalie Imbruglia on her worst audition: 'I remember feeling icky'
The pop star talks about new music, stage fright, conspiracy theories and awkward auditions.

Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts
Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public.

The next James Bond: The (00)7 questions fans want answered
Speculation has been building recently that an announcement about Daniel Craig's successor could be close.

Why Munya Chawawa is 'jumping ship' from socials to Shakespeare
The comedian is making his stage acting debut and says he wants to move away from social content.

Two killed as car hits group of cyclists
Three people have been arrested in connection to the incident near Gravesend.

Apologies after Diana fountain shut all summer by technical fault
The Diana Memorial Fountain remains closed following a sequence of technical faults.

Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover
The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.

TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.

Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss
The "exceptionally well organised" protest "caught several agencies on the hoof", the leader says.

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How New Is Andy Burnham’s Labour?
The new chancellor prepares a speech as the PM tries to seperate the party from the past.

An insider's account of Trump's White House
Jonathan Swan gained unprecedented access to Trump’s inner circle.

Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Go behind the scenes with the Manchester United and England footballer

Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles
An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.

Champions Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea
Reigning champions Arsenal came from behind to beat big-spending Chelsea in a pulsating London derby at Emirates Stadium.

Antonelli takes stunning Monza win from 19th on grid
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes a breathtaking victory in an incident-packed Italian Grand Prix from 19th place on the grid.

Man Utd cannot ignore more dropped points despite positives
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick remains optimistic despite his side dropping another two points at Everton.

Last-gasp Maitland-Niles stunner rescues point for Everton
Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his return to English football by scoring a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as a resilient Everton came from behind twice to draw with Manchester United in the Premier League.

Dunkley century helps England sweep Ireland 3-0
Sophia Dunkley hits 119 as England end their international summer with a 114-run thrashing of Ireland at Worcester.

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Indonesia volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights
Two new eruptions were recorded as Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau continued to spew volcanic ash.

Adidas faces boycott calls over campaign featuring former Israeli soldier
Activists slam campaign showing soldier while over 5,000 Palestinians faced amputations due to Israeli attacks in Gaza.

Trump administration appeals again to US Supreme Court over mail-in voting
How the nation's highest court rules could have major implications in this year’s midterm elections.

Why is Argentina reviving the Falklands dispute?
More than 44 years after Britain and Argentina went to war over the Falkland Islands, Argentina is reasserting its claim

Witkoff says peace talks have been ‘very meaningful’ in Ukraine
Witkoff says peace talks have been ‘very meaningful’ in Ukraine

Sabalenka through to US Open quarterfinals
Tennis's two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka into last-eight at US Open after beating Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3.

Algerian boy found dead after four days trapped in a well
Rescuers in Algeria have recovered the body of 10-year-old Ayoub, who died after being trapped in a well.

Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 and maintain perfect start
Gunners pass ⁠stiffest test so far in the defence of their Premier ⁠League title as they hit back after going behind.

Photos: UN urges global aid after China, Nepal floods kill over 1,300
UN launches $50m appeal to aid over 84,000 flood survivors in Nepal amid cholera threat and sanitation challenges.

F1 leader Kimi Antonelli wins Italian GP after epic charge from the back
Antonelli's sensational race from 19th to the win at Monza makes him the first Italian to claim the title in 60 years.

Palestinian farmers battle settler sabotage to save Hebron crops, livestock
West Bank farmers defy daily settler attacks, sheep theft, and military restrictions to protect their land.

Trump official says ‘there may not be a nuclear agreement’ with Iran
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright's comments could signal that US hopes for a nuclear deal are dimming.

Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez star as Barcelona run riot at Valencia
Lamine Yamal scored twice and Fermin Lopez shone as Barcelona romped to a 5-0 win at La Liga strugglers Valencia.

Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankers
Tehran says time for proportionate retaliation is over after a US strike on Iranian tankers inside the blockade line.

Far-right AfD wins vote in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt state: Exit polls
Party hails 'historic' result, but it is not immediately clear whether it will be able to form a government.

Maitland-Niles stuns Manchester United as Everton claim last-ditch point
Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko goals cancelled out as Everton come from behind to win point in 2-2 draw with United.

Niger military accuses France of orchestrating failed mutiny: What to know
French officials deny involvement, but tensions between the two countries remain high.

Dead fish fill vanishing river as drought grips Indonesia
A prolonged dry spell has caused millions of fish to die in Indonesia’s Silugonggo River in Central Java.

US envoys hold ‘substantive’ talks with Zelenskyy in first visit to Kyiv
Meeting comes a day after US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Khalid Abdalla: ‘It’s important for me to be in service of justice’
The actor discusses identity, speaking out against Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the experiences that shaped him.

Embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election
FIFA says its chief has not changed his stance on re-election as Infantino faces widespread criticism.

US envoys meet Putin: What’s behind latest diplomacy on Russia-Ukraine war?
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin and headed to Kyiv as part of Trump's new efforts to broker agreement.

Bosnian Serbs strengthen ties with Israel amid tensions
Opening of Israeli commerce office deepens ties between Republika Srpska and Israel.

Nepal rescuers search hydropower tunnels for survivors
Rescue teams are searching for survivors trapped inside tunnels at Nepal’s Chilime hydropower plant.

Why potluck parties are making a big comeback in America
As Americans spend less time socialising, communities are rediscovering an old way of bringing people together.

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MAZU system and satellites provide real-time info as China shares disaster monitoring data with Nepal on daily basis
When some major media outlets worldwide spotlighted a Chinese survivor who was miraculously rescued in Nepal on Saturday following the ...

Chinese firms redefine smart home tech at IFA 2026
A splash of ketchup on the floor became an impromptu challenge for a Chinese robot vacuum at IFA 2026 in ...

Diverse Chinese military aircraft set for 2nd Egypt Airshow, 'showcasing PLA Air Force's system-of-systems combat capabilities'
At the invitation of the Egyptian military, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force will dispatch multiple aircraft including ...

China-Singapore 'Maritime Cooperation-2026' joint exercise opens, aiming to deepen mutual trust, boost joint response capability: expert
The China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise opened at a military port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province, on Saturday, with ...

More damaging than the 'tractor spy' narrative is the witch-hunt mentality: Global Times editorial

Taiwan region must understand signals from the China-US theater commanders' meeting: Hai Feng
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Japan, tear down your evil 'Hakko Ichiu Tower' first
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GT Voice: Global chip market is large enough for CXMT to expand
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China, Singapore launch joint maritime exercise
A joint maritime exercise between China and Singapore opened Saturday in south China's Guangdong Province, marking the fifth such cooperation held by the two countries.

Acting mayor of Xigaze in Xizang explains site selection of Gyirong Port connecting Nepal following mudslide disaster
What will 'home robots of the future' look like? Less human intervention, smarter machines: Chinese firms redefine 'smart' at IFA

Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit China upon invitation
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Sunday that Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will visit China upon invitation from ... China-Singapore 'Maritime Cooperation-2026' joint exercise opens, aiming to deepen mutual trust, boost joint response capability: expert The China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise opened at a military port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province, on Saturday, with representatives of participating naval personnel from both countries attending the ... China launches 'national anti-fraud AI' mobile application An anti-fraud mobile application integrated with large language models, multimodal models, and AI agent technologies was launched on Sunday, allowing users to describe suspicious situations in the app and receive ...

China launches 'national anti-fraud AI' mobile application
Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit China upon invitation A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Sunday that Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will visit China upon invitation from ... China-Singapore 'Maritime Cooperation-2026' joint exercise opens, aiming to deepen mutual trust, boost joint response capability: expert The China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise opened at a military port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province, on Saturday, with representatives of participating naval personnel from both countries attending the ... An anti-fraud mobile application integrated with large language models, multimodal models, and AI agent technologies was launched on Sunday, allowing users to describe suspicious situations in the app and receive ...

French-American duck robot's 'Chinese brain' reveals deep integration of global supply chains
China opens BeiDou reference station data to public for the first time

China opens BeiDou reference station data to public for the first time
French-American duck robot's 'Chinese brain' reveals deep integration of global supply chains

'Spy tractor' allegation baseless, UK farmers will pay the price for politicizing trade: Chinese expert
The claim by the UK group called Coalition on Secure Technology (CST) that "China could use tractors and other internet-linked agricultural machinery to spy on British farmers" is baseless, reflecting a lack of confidence on the part of certain British politicians as they tend to suspect anything that ...

8 state-owned central financial firms get 360b yuan capital boost to strengthen risk resilience
Eight Chinese central financial enterprises, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), unveiled capital increase plans on Sunday to replenish their core Tier-1 capital. The plans total 360 billion ... China, Russia mull new rail links as rising trade fuels push for cross-border capacity China and Russia are discussing new railway routes while expanding capacity at existing border crossings, according to Russian media reports citing Oleg Belozerov, CEO of state-owned Russian Railways, as growing ... What will 'home robots of the future' look like? Less human intervention, smarter machines: Chinese firms redefine 'smart' at IFA A splash of ketchup on the floor became an impromptu challenge for a Chinese robot vacuum at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

China, Russia mull new rail links as rising trade fuels push for cross-border capacity
8 state-owned central financial firms get 360b yuan capital boost to strengthen risk resilience Eight Chinese central financial enterprises, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), unveiled capital increase plans on Sunday to replenish their core Tier-1 capital. The plans total 360 billion ... China and Russia are discussing new railway routes while expanding capacity at existing border crossings, according to Russian media reports citing Oleg Belozerov, CEO of state-owned Russian Railways, as growing ... What will 'home robots of the future' look like? Less human intervention, smarter machines: Chinese firms redefine 'smart' at IFA A splash of ketchup on the floor became an impromptu challenge for a Chinese robot vacuum at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

Egypt accelerates energy transition with Chinese companies becoming key force
On Wednesday, China and Egypt issued a joint statement on further deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership. The statement mentioned that the two sides agreed to further deepen the synergy between ... China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo kicks off in Tianjin Visitors are seen during the China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo in north China's Tianjin, Sept. 3, 2026. The four-day expo kicked off here on Thursday, featuring 10 themed exhibition ... Foreign dancers embrace life and culture in China's Nantong An aerial panoramic photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows foreign staff dancers performing for tourists at the Sendi Resort in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province. With their unique charm ...

China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo kicks off in Tianjin
Egypt accelerates energy transition with Chinese companies becoming key force On Wednesday, China and Egypt issued a joint statement on further deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership. The statement mentioned that the two sides agreed to further deepen the synergy between ... Visitors are seen during the China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo in north China's Tianjin, Sept. 3, 2026. The four-day expo kicked off here on Thursday, featuring 10 themed exhibition ... Foreign dancers embrace life and culture in China's Nantong An aerial panoramic photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows foreign staff dancers performing for tourists at the Sendi Resort in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province. With their unique charm ...

Foreign dancers embrace life and culture in China's Nantong
Egypt accelerates energy transition with Chinese companies becoming key force On Wednesday, China and Egypt issued a joint statement on further deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership. The statement mentioned that the two sides agreed to further deepen the synergy between ... China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo kicks off in Tianjin Visitors are seen during the China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo in north China's Tianjin, Sept. 3, 2026. The four-day expo kicked off here on Thursday, featuring 10 themed exhibition ... An aerial panoramic photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows foreign staff dancers performing for tourists at the Sendi Resort in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province. With their unique charm ...

Chinese esports clubs go beyond physical contests to claim relatively 'static' gaming titles
At the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris, France, 28 Chinese clubs competed across 24 titles during this year's seven-week tournament. Chinese esports club AG.AL claimed the overall championship, while KSG won the Honor of Kings World Cup, BaiSha Gaming took the CrossFire title and JDG finished third ...

Queen is back! China's Zheng Qinwen pulls off stunning 0-5 comeback to reach US Open last 16
Multi-genre US films to hit Chinese theaters in September amid China's expanding film lineup

Multi-genre US films to hit Chinese theaters in September amid China's expanding film lineup
Queen is back! China's Zheng Qinwen pulls off stunning 0-5 comeback to reach US Open last 16

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"Альтернатива для Германии" побеждает на выборах в Саксонии-Анхальт
По результатам экзит-поллов, АдГ набирает почти 45% голосов

В Кабардино-Балкарии сошла лавина, два человека погибли, 10 пропали
МЧС ведёт поиск пропавших туристов

Иран атаковал американские военные корабли, США потопили танкер
Обмен ударами произошёл в районе Ормузского пролива

Лида Мониава покинет пост директора хосписа "Дом с маяком"
Уезжать из России она не собирается

Гонконг на фоне санкций увеличил импорт золота из России в три раза
Это рекордный показатель

В Киеве прошли переговоры Зеленского с Уиткоффом и Кушнером
Визит ранее несколько раз откладывался

Спутники впервые выведены на орбиту из континентальной Европы
Ракета немецкой Isar Aerospace доставила на орбиту пять спутников

Белый дом: Уиткофф и Кушнер обсудили в Москве "конкретные планы"
6 сентября американские переговорщики ожидаются в Киеве

В Рязани после атаки дронов загорелся нефтеперерабатывающий завод
В Ростовской области пострадали три человека

Хакеры выложили в сеть 5 терабайт документов берлинского Сената
Часть из них конфиденциальна

Кандидата от "Яблока" могут снять с выборов за фото певца из Motorhead
На него составлен административный протокол о "демонстрации экстремистской символики"

Переговоры Путина с Уиткоффом и Кушнером длились более трёх часов
Каких-либо заявлений по их итогам пока не сделано

Путин поддержал идею брать на службу тяжелобольных добровольцев
С инициативой выступил пропагандист Евгений Поддубный

Александр Вучич стал кандидатом в премьеры Сербии от правящей партии
Ранее он заявлял, что уйдёт с поста президента

Путин распорядился не наносить удары по Киеву с 5 по 8 сентября
Об этом сообщил пресс-секретарь Кремля Дмитрий Песков

Суд в Грузии разрешил экстрадицию в Россию соратника Фургала
Защита намерена обжаловать решение

Пять стран ЕС согласовали модель "центров по возврату" мигрантов
Переговоры ведутся преимущественно со странами Африки

Генассамблея ООН поддержала замену традиционной карты мира
С инициативой отказаться от карты Меркатора выступили власти Того

Экс-министра связи РФ Никифорова обвиняют по делу о мошенничестве
Он стал обвиняемым по делу о создании финансовой пирамиды Finiko

Трамп: посланники США везут в Москву и Киев предложение о мире
Стив Уиткофф и Джаред Кушнер совершают поездку в эти выходные

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Cape Verde's President Neves attends funeral of bus crash victims
Cape Verde’s President Jose Maria Neves attended the funeral on Sunday of some of the victims of a bus crash on the country’s Fogo Island. The accident killed at least 25 people, most of them children and teenagers.

Ebola burial team in DRC works under threats as virus continues to spread
As the Ebola epidemic continues to spread through eastern DR Congo, the death toll now stands at more than 3,000 people. Because of the risk of contagion, victims have to buried in accordance with strict protocols.

African Women's Volleyball: A new era of competition
African women’s volleyball is expanding its reach. More countries are taking part in competitions, new teams are making progress and the hierarchy is becoming less predictable. The 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi provided another illustration of this shift.

At least 25 dead in Cape Verde bus crash, most of them children and teenagers
At least 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, were killed in a bus crash on Cape Verde's Fogo Island, public radio network RCV said on Sunday.

Algerian rescue workers recover body of 10-year-old boy trapped in well
Rescue operations ended Saturday night in northwestern Algeria for a 10-year-old boy trapped in a well. Ayoub Hadaf died in the well despite the rescue operations that had been underway for several days, his grandfather, Ahmed Hadef, and officials announced on Saturday night.

Iraq facing petrol shortage as Middle East war chokes off supplies
Drivers formed long lines outside fuel stations in Baghdad on Saturday as gasoline supplies dropped in oil-rich Iraq due to import disruptions caused by the Middle East war.

Togo's sacred Voodoo stone augers year of peace and prosperity
Togo's sacred Voodoo stone promises year of peace, purity and prosperity at annual Ekpessosso festival in Aneho.

Investigation underway into cause of deadly Kinshasa wedding fire
An investigation is underway into a fire at a wedding party in Congo's capital Kinshasa left at least 22 people dead, the regional mayor said Saturday.

Kenya braces for heavy rainfall as UN says El Niño to strenghten
The United Nations’ climate agency warned this week that El Niño is expected to strengthen further in the coming months, bringing risks of extreme weather into 2027. In Kenya, weather experts said the phenomenon could cause above-normal rains between October and December.

Masked anti-immigration protesters disrupt UK's Dover port
Dozens of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads leading to Britain’s busiest ferry port on Saturday, clogging traffic and disrupting travellers and cargo vehicles heading for France.

Niger blames France for inciting failed mutiny, Paris denies involvement
Niger has blamed France for inciting last week’s failed military mutiny, according ‌to a government statement read on television on Friday. Paris has denied any involvement in the attack.

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices as US and Iran both claim control
Tensions are ongoing over the fate of the Strait of Hormuz as both the United States and Iran are claiming control of the waterway. A recent escalation of the attacks in the region is driving oil prices in several countries.

São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova sworn in for second term
São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova was officially sworn in for a second five-year term on Thursday, in a ceremony attended by several heads of state and government.

Guinea buries 36 victims of Conakry landfill collapse
Thousands of people attended a mass funeral held in Guinea on Friday for the 36 people killed in a landfill collapse in a suburb of the capital last month.

UN General Assembly adopts new world map that shows Africa's true size
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that reflects Africa's size more accurately. The resolution, sponsored by Togo, was passed with 164 member states voting in favour. The US voted against.

Liberia’s rescued chimpanzees receive health checks
Many of the chimps at Second Chance were captured from the wild as infants before ending up at the laboratory and enduring decades of invasive and distressing experiments.

Five EU nations aim to send rejected asylum applicants to 'return hubs' by 2027
Five European Union countries are seeking a deal with an unnamed non-EU country to host a "return hub" for migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, with a targeted start date of January 1, a Danish minister said Friday.

Body of King Oyo returns to Uganda ahead of burial
The body of Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, recognised as the world's youngest reigning monarch, arrived back in Uganda on Friday following his death in the United States at age 34.

Civil society groups in South Africa call for temporary halt to new data centres
South African civil society groups are calling for a halt to the construction of additional data centers in the country until the use of scarce water, land and electricity resources has been investigated.

By Any Means explores imperfect alliances in the fight for civil rights
Director Elegance Bratton says the film challenges the idea that social change requires perfect allies.

Balogun omitted from Monaco Conference League squad after transfer collapse
US striker Folarin Balogun has been left out of Monaco’s squad for the Conference League amid uncertainty over his future after the collapse of his proposed transfer to Everton this week.

African migrants stranded in Yemen face growing humanitarian crisis
African migrants who are stranded in Yemen as the country's border with Saudi Arabia remains closed are facing an unfolding humanitarian crisis worsened by depleting aid supplies, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

COP17 in Mongolia wraps up with 1.3 billion dollars of Green Investment Pledge
Member states of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification met in Ulaanbaatar to find solutions and funds for reversing the process of land degradation that already affects 40% of soil on the planet. It ended in the 1.3 billion dollar pledge for Green projects.

Anthony Joshua crash: Court hears driver was overtaking when SUV crashed
A Nigerian court has heard new details about the road crash that killed two members of Anthony Joshua’s team, with the driver accused of causing the collision denying the charges against him.

Transnational network fuelling war in Sudan, UN report claims
Sudan’s brutal three-year war is being fueled by a transnational network of foreign companies, the United Nations said in a report on Thursday.

Eto'o backs FIFA's Infantino as World Cup sell-off plan backfires
Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o has urged African football chiefs to support Gianni Infantino, as the FIFA boss faces pressure over a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup

US Treasury issues $1 coin with Trump's face on it
The US Treasury on Wednesday issued $1 coins featuring the face of President Donald Trump, the latest move in an unprecedented campaign by the Republican billionaire to put his personal stamp on national institutions

Drivers 'shocked' as Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda with competition, costs rising
Uber is leaving Nigeria and Uganda, ending its ride-hailing services in the two African markets with immediate effect.

Injuries as violence erupts at South Africa anti-migrant protest
A demonstration against undocumented migrants in South Africa descended into violence Thursday with one foreign national arrested and a community leader saying five Congolese were hurt

Spanish PM defends handling of Ceuta crisis, refuses to pin Morocco
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday rejected, again, suggestions that Moroccan authorities helped orchestrate the deadly mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, as pressure grows over his handling of the crisis

Botswana’s rare slaty egret signals the health of the Okavango
Conservationists say climate change and water management across national borders make regional cooperation essential, with AEWA supporting a coordinated conservation plan for the bird.

Tunisia: Court starts final hearing in mass trial of opposition figures
A Tunisian court started hearing on Thursday the final appeal of scores of opposition figures accused of plotting against the state.

South Africa: Sharpeville massacre victims launch legal action
Lawyers for survivors and relatives of those killed in the Sharpeville massacre are launching legal action against the South African government, hoping to overturn a law that has prevented compensation claims.

Kenya: Nurses protest in Nairobi over work conditions
Wearing white and carrying placards, dozens of nurses took to the streets of Nairobi, protesting over what they say is the government's failure to address long-standing labor grievances.

South Africa: Illegal mining putting Johannesburg infrastructure at risk
South Africa's economic hub Johannesburg was born from a gold rush in the 19th century. Today, the illegal mining of gold and other minerals is threatening its infrastructure - damaging the city's transport and power networks, as well as homes and buildings.

Sao Tomé: Open-air Tchiloli theatre continues to thrive
Brought to the archipelago nation more than 500 years ago by Portuguese colonialists, the tradition of open-air Tchiloli theatre continues to prove popular with residents and tourists to this day.

Senegal mother turns grief into a fight for missing migrants
Boye founded the Collective of Victims of Irregular Migration in Senegal in 2020. The group now supports more than a hundred women, while working with organisations including the Red Cross to trace missing migrants

Somalia: Fighting breaks out on outskirts of Baidoa
Fighting broke out in Baidoa early Thursday between Somali government forces and militia loyal to former South West State predisent Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen.

Cairo hails visit by China's Xi Jinping as boost to global stability
Several Egyptian officials have hailed Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest state visit to their country as a boost to bilateral relations and a tour that could add stability to a world with rising regional and international tensions.

Kenya relocates crocodiles as rising waters bring them into conflict with humans
Kenya's wildlife officers are trapping crocodiles on the shores of Lake Baringo in a bid to curb growing human-wildlife conflict as rising waters push the reptiles towards homes.

In Ghana, larger-than-life coffins tell the stories of the dead
In Ghana, particularly among Ga communities around the capital, "figurative" or "fantasy" coffins, as they're known, offer fantastical, yet intimate, send-offs. Fishermen are buried in massive, human-sized fish or canoes, farmers in cocoa pods, drivers in cars and religious figures in Bibles

Spain: Moroccan migrants in Ceuta call for right to apply for asylum
A Moroccan migrant on Wednesday argued he and other migrants had the right to apply for asylum, after crossing the border to the Spanish city of Ceuta, as the enclave marked its September 2 annual official holiday.

Uganda names oil ‘Pearl Sweet’ as production nears
Uganda’s crude will be transported through the 1,443-kilometre East African Crude Oil Pipeline to Tanzania.

Africa food systems forum: Putting capital where It matters {Business Africa}
How can Africa bridge the gap between ambitious commitments and the capital needed to scale businesses? and After 15 years off the tracks, Kinshasa’s commuter train returns, offering relief in one of Africa’s most congested cities.

Tens of thousands in Spain protest Ceuta border crisis
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets Wednesday across Spain to protest the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ceuta, demanding solutions and blaming Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for his government's handling of it

Xi Jinping visits Grand Egyptian museum as China and Egypt deepen strategic ties
He said China supports regional dialogue on peace and security and is ready to work with countries in the region to protect international shipping lane

South Africa probes low-flying passenger Jets at rugby match
A low-altitude flyover by two Airlink passenger jets before a rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium is being reviewed by South African aviation authorities after it drew safety concerns, officials said Wednesday.

Disappointment as Ivory Coast keeps cocoa price unchanged
The government will buy the crop at 1,200 CFA francs per kilo ($2.12 USD, the same amount announced in March for the mid-crop season, after months of crisis in the sector

Thousands rally to back Niger authorities after thwarted mutiny
The rally in Niamey comes days after loyal supporters of the military government put down the attempted uprising with the help of Russian partners, but not before the capital was rocked by intense fighting across several highly sensitive sites

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.