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Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expected
Warnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday.

Burnham unveils plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas
Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic.

Tennis player Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.

French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.

Scientists 'stunned' by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.

Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.

Competition for degree apprenticeships quadruples as university costs rise
The popularity of degree apprenticeships has grown as the cost of university has come under increased scrutiny.

Spared execution eight times, oldest inmate in US dies at 101
Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated.

Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told
Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.

'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.

Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza
Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.

One man has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?
In that time he estimates he has been involved in getting 16 bills into law and has had a hand in a further 25 law changes.

Ovarian cancer and menopause at 19 mean I can't have kids, but it's changed me for the better
Enlli Thompson's symptoms were dismissed until a scan revealed a cyst in her pelvis.

Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.

Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows
Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.

'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony
A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.

Deaf patient given wrong jab due to sign language error, report says
An ombudsman report says disabled people are being let down by a lack of accessible communication methods.

Camilla admits it was 'difficult' to keep King's cancer diagnosis a secret
In a video to mark the 30th anniversary of Maggie's cancer charity, Queen Camilla speaks about her husband's own diagnosis.

Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low
The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.

Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close
The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.

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Russia Threatens The UK (Again)
Threat comes after British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions
How will your club fare in the 2026-27 Premier League? BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty makes his annual predictions.

Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap
Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he went on to lead the F1 drivers' championship at the age of 19.

Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.

New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders
World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.

Al Jazeera

Humanitarianism is not collapsing. It is being traded and compromised
This is endangering the lives of humanitarian workers and the vulnerable communities they serve.

‘Tit for tat’: Why is Trump cozying up to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un again?
Analysts say Trump's attempted rapprochement with Kim Jong Un is driven by political signals to Pyongyang and Seoul.

Top India court allows passive euthanasia, but few aware of ‘living wills’
Families of terminally ill patients have little or no awareness or preparedness for what comes next.

Why White House envoys cannot sway Israel’s war leader
Any deal in any of Israel’s conflicts would be politically damaging for its prime minister.

Manav Suthar takes 10-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka in 600th Test
India take a 1-0 lead with a 165-run win against the hosts in Galle to begin the two-Test series.

At least five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says 453 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight in various regions.

Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive test for cocaine
The Australian said he made no excuses but admitted to struggling with the twilight of his career.

Anti-Muslim protesters call for ‘Christian Crusade’ in Dearborn, US
Far-right protesters clashed with police at an anti-Muslim rally in the US city of Dearborn.

Diego Maradona’s doctors missed renal red flag, Argentinian court told
Second trial claims Diego Maradona's doctors missed crucial warning signs before Argentina football icon's 2020 passing.

Cars swept downhill as flash floods hit northern Chile
Cars were swept downhill as floodwaters and mudslides tore through northern Chile.

US pilot lands jet without front wheels after landing gear failure
US pilot lands jet without front wheels after landing gear failure

Kelsey Mitchell ties WNBA scoring record in Fever win over Tempo
The three-time All-Star made history when she registered 20 or more points in a WNBA game for the 20th straight time.

Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections
Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections

Breastfeeding in Gaza: Mothers seek help to provide for their babies
Breastfeeding mothers in Gaza struggle to feed their babies amid hunger, displacement, stress and living conditions.

Sabalenka cruises through as Medvedev falls to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka lost just four games to breeze into fourth round while Brandon Nakashima recorded a huge win.

Musiala collapses for Bayern again as ‘neurological disorder’ diagnosed
Bayern Munich and Germany's Jamal Musiala collapses on field for second time but 'very optimistic' about condition.

Aid workers faced record number of attacks in 2025, UN says
Gaza remains the deadliest place for humanitarian workers for third consecutive year, with 186 killed in 2025.

Who won and lost in Florida primaries: Key takeaways
Florida primaries reveal political shifts, reshaping key races ahead of crucial US midterm elections in November.

South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.

Scaling back US-South Korea drills may fail to woo Kim away from China
Trump is scaling back US-South Korea military exercises as he signals interest in renewed talks with Kim Jong Un.

Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for elections during war
Mykhailo Fedorov's call is first such demand by a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia's full-scale invasion.

Lebanon no longer a safe haven for former Syrian regime officials
Figures connected to the former Syrian regime are still in Lebanon but risk being returned.

Former US official calls shift in relations with Syria ‘surreal’
A former US State Department advisor on Syria tells Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ the improved relationship

South Korea, US scale back annual military drills after Trump’s order
Seoul says the duration of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise has been reduced from 11 days to five.

Attackers go ‘house to house’ killing 25 villagers in central Nigeria
An attack on a village in Nigeria’s central Plateau state has killed at least 25 people.

Global Times

Xi congratulates Andras Baka on assuming office as Hungarian president
Xi congratulates Andras Baka on assuming office as Hungarian president

Chinese FM's visit to South Korea ends five-year gap, 'underscores importance of bilateral ties'
Ending a five-year gap, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit South Korea from Wednesday. Chinese observers said ...

Taiwan island's DPP rattled as Malaysian PM reaffirms Taiwan is part of China
After Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently reaffirmed Taiwan is part of China during an interview, the Taiwan island's Democratic ...

International community should jointly resist and stop dangerous moves by Japan's right-wing forces: Chinese FM spokesperson
Reaffirming the meaning of the “enemy state clause” under the UN Charter and emphasizing its binding force is of great ...

Japan's jitters over Chinese fishing vessels reveal a guilty mind: Global Times editorial

Pentagon's 'national security' audit deadline for US universities is also a countdown to a crisis for US scientific innovation
Global Times

GT Voice: 'Sour grapes' behind Western hype over China's 'waste' of clean energy
Global Times

China allocates 60 mln yuan for disaster relief in Henan
Chinese authorities on Tuesday allocated an additional 60 million yuan (8.84 million U.S. dollars) from the central natural disaster relief funds to support flood-control, emergency rescue and disaster relief work in central China's Henan Province. Henan has recently been hit by widespread and persistent heavy ...

5 killed, 17 injured in rain shelter collapse as torrential rainfall batters SW China's Sichuan, leading to relocation of 21,784
After the desert turns green, harder work begins

After the desert turns green, harder work begins
5 killed, 17 injured in rain shelter collapse as torrential rainfall batters SW China's Sichuan, leading to relocation of 21,784

Businesses eye lower costs, ASEAN expansion as Pinglu Canal nears launch
As China's major river-to-sea Pinglu Canal enters the final stage of preparations before its official opening in September, representatives from companies say the canal will be a game changer for ... International community should jointly resist and stop dangerous moves by Japan's right-wing forces: Chinese FM spokesperson Reaffirming the meaning of the “enemy state clause” under the UN Charter and emphasizing its binding force is of great significance to safeguarding the outcomes of the Chinese People's War ... A shutter click reunites cross-Strait kin separated for decades Chen Jie from the Chinese mainland could never have imagined taking a photo for a stranger would lead him to a long-lost relative in Taiwan, someone he had only heard ...

A shutter click reunites cross-Strait kin separated for decades
Businesses eye lower costs, ASEAN expansion as Pinglu Canal nears launch As China's major river-to-sea Pinglu Canal enters the final stage of preparations before its official opening in September, representatives from companies say the canal will be a game changer for ... International community should jointly resist and stop dangerous moves by Japan's right-wing forces: Chinese FM spokesperson Reaffirming the meaning of the “enemy state clause” under the UN Charter and emphasizing its binding force is of great significance to safeguarding the outcomes of the Chinese People's War ... Chen Jie from the Chinese mainland could never have imagined taking a photo for a stranger would lead him to a long-lost relative in Taiwan, someone he had only heard ...

Foreign holdings of US Treasury debt fall as countries seek currency diversification to strengthen portfolio stability: expert
Businesses eye lower costs, ASEAN expansion as Pinglu Canal nears launch

China-Laos Railway cargo transport exceeds 90 mln tonnes
China-Laos Railway has handled over 90 million tonnes of cargo since the railway began operation, with cross-border cargo surpassing 21 million tonnes, said China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd. on Tuesday.

China unveils 'super brain' enabling robots to autonomously carry out long-horizon tasks
China has released the world's first fully autonomous robot task system capable of following complex language commands. The “super brain” has addressed the longstanding challenge of robots being unable to ... China rolls out new measures to unlock county‑level consumption potential with NEVs, smart green products in focus China has unveiled a package of new policy measures to energize lower tier markets and boost county level consumption, according to a document released on Tuesday by the Ministry of ... China's Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7 completes nuclear fuel loading for the 1st time, entering commissioning phase The first nuclear fuel loading of Unit 7 at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, was successfully completed on Tuesday, which indicates the unit has ...

China rolls out new measures to unlock county‑level consumption potential with NEVs, smart green products in focus
China unveils 'super brain' enabling robots to autonomously carry out long-horizon tasks China has released the world's first fully autonomous robot task system capable of following complex language commands. The “super brain” has addressed the longstanding challenge of robots being unable to ... China has unveiled a package of new policy measures to energize lower tier markets and boost county level consumption, according to a document released on Tuesday by the Ministry of ... China's Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7 completes nuclear fuel loading for the 1st time, entering commissioning phase The first nuclear fuel loading of Unit 7 at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, was successfully completed on Tuesday, which indicates the unit has ...

China's Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7 completes nuclear fuel loading for the 1st time, entering commissioning phase
China unveils 'super brain' enabling robots to autonomously carry out long-horizon tasks China has released the world's first fully autonomous robot task system capable of following complex language commands. The “super brain” has addressed the longstanding challenge of robots being unable to ... China rolls out new measures to unlock county‑level consumption potential with NEVs, smart green products in focus China has unveiled a package of new policy measures to energize lower tier markets and boost county level consumption, according to a document released on Tuesday by the Ministry of ... The first nuclear fuel loading of Unit 7 at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, was successfully completed on Tuesday, which indicates the unit has ...

Visitors attend flower exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel
Visitors attend a flower exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug. 18, 2026. Around 50 Israeli floral designers spent weeks using millions of flowers to create a vibrant floral wonderland. 7th ethnic minority art festival kicks off in Beijing Actors perform a play during the seventh ethnic minority art festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 18, 2026. The festival is held in Beijing from Aug. 18 to Sept. ... 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations marked in Rio de Janeiro Brazilian soprano Marilia Vargas (C) sings a Chinese song during a concert marking the 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations at the Forte de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ...

7th ethnic minority art festival kicks off in Beijing
Visitors attend flower exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel Visitors attend a flower exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug. 18, 2026. Around 50 Israeli floral designers spent weeks using millions of flowers to create a vibrant floral wonderland. Actors perform a play during the seventh ethnic minority art festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 18, 2026. The festival is held in Beijing from Aug. 18 to Sept. ... 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations marked in Rio de Janeiro Brazilian soprano Marilia Vargas (C) sings a Chinese song during a concert marking the 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations at the Forte de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ...

52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations marked in Rio de Janeiro
Visitors attend flower exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel Visitors attend a flower exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug. 18, 2026. Around 50 Israeli floral designers spent weeks using millions of flowers to create a vibrant floral wonderland. 7th ethnic minority art festival kicks off in Beijing Actors perform a play during the seventh ethnic minority art festival in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 18, 2026. The festival is held in Beijing from Aug. 18 to Sept. ... Brazilian soprano Marilia Vargas (C) sings a Chinese song during a concert marking the 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations at the Forte de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ...

Shanghai sci-tech museum welcomes 100 millionth visitor amid tech travel boom
The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum welcomed its 100 millionth visitor on Tuesday, as a growing number of travelers are looking to make science and technology a part of their holidays. Zhang Zhiheng, a boy from east China's Shandong Province, was the landmark visitor. He ...

China begins investigation after reports of KFA's alleged 'sexual services' to Chinese officials
'I felt like I just started my career again': British Elvis revivalist finds his voice in China

'I felt like I just started my career again': British Elvis revivalist finds his voice in China
China begins investigation after reports of KFA's alleged 'sexual services' to Chinese officials

Svoboda.org

Задержан еще один подозреваемый в подрыве "Северных потоков"
Судя по всему, речь идет о гражданине Украины Владимире Журавлеве

Россия и Украина обменялись военнопленными по формуле "103 на 103"
Посредником выступили ОАЭ

В Курской области запретили ездить ночью на мотоциклах и мопедах
Шум их моторов слишком похож на звук летящего БПЛА

Мособлсуд снял одномандатника "Яблока" с выборов в Госдуму
По иску его соперника от партии "Зеленые"

В Киеве прошёл обыск у замглавы офиса президента Ирины Мудрой
НАБУ и САП заявили о крупной операции по борьбе с коррупцией

Трамп отложил введение пошлин на импорт из Канады
Они должны были вступить в силу в полночь

В Германии украинца осудили на год и 3 месяца за подготовку диверсий
Хотя, по версии спецслужб, он может быть и россиянином

В Краснодаре из-за атаки беспилотников задержаны десятки рейсов
В ночь на 19 августа над российскими регионами, по данным Минобороны, было сбито 453 беспилотников, в том числе над югом и Черным морем. В Краснодаре из-за приостановки работы задержаны как минимум два десятка рейсов. По словам губернатора Ростовской области, над регионом уничтожили порядка 15-ти БПЛА в пяти районах: Кашарском, Миллеровском, Каменском, Чертковском и Шолоховском. О последствиях атаки не сообщается. Налет не комментируют также в Волгоградской области и Краснодарском...

США ввели санкции против главы МУС Томоко Аканэ
А также против одного из юристов организации Абдулае Сейе

Удар по Запорожью: погиб один человек, еще семеро пострадали
Всего за ночь Украину атаковали 65 дронов и две ракеты

Беспилотники атаковали Башкортостан и Нижегородскую область
Известно об одном пострадавшем

Экс-министр обороны Украины Фёдоров заявил о необходимости выборов
Даже во время продолжительной войны

Отключение электричества в Москве привело к масштабному сбою Рунета
Проблемы возникли на одном из ключевых узлов связи

Суд в Москве арестовал на 14 суток одного из сторонников "Яблока"
Он приходил поддержать партию к Верховному суду

Братьев Ананьевых приговорили к восьми годам по делу Промсвязьбанка
Суд постановил взыскать с них более 39 миллиардов рублей

В Варшаве нашли мёртвым участника "Съезда народных депутатов"
Прокуратура пока не видит признаков причастности других лиц

Суд в Москве ликвидировал "Городские проекты" Варламова и Каца
Оба они признаны "иноагентами"

Ксению Ларину внесли в российский список "террористов и экстремистов"
Ранее против журналистки возбудили уголовное дело

Глава ЦИК Памфилова: "Уехал из страны, предал страну, пошел вон"
Элла Памфилова ответила на вопрос КП о голосовании "иноагентов" на выборах

Борису Надеждину назначили штраф за интервью "Медузе"
В деле указана статья об участии в деятельности "нежелательной организации"

Africanews

Bayern Munich's Musiala reveals neurological issue after second collapse
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is dealing with a neurological condition after collapsing during a preseason game for the second time in four days. The Germany international says he has been diagnosed with temporary absence seizures and is receiving medical care.

WHO chief says the DR Congo's Ebola outbreak remains a global emergency
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it was moving faster than any previous one and had a high risk of spreading to other countries in the region.

Libya’s power crisis deepens as UN warns of fuel diversion and infrastructure strain
Libya’s worsening power crisis is putting pressure on critical infrastructure and fueling public frustration over deteriorating living conditions.

Nigeria election 2027: Can Tinubu win a second term as cost of living bites?
Campaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms.

Somalia: Dozens killed in fighting to control key city of Baidoa
Armed forces repelled rebel fighters in the key city after hours of intense fighting that left nearly 100 wounded.

Nigerian influencer arrested over alleged international cocaine trafficking network
Nigerian authorities have arrested a social media personality they say was a senior figure in an international cocaine trafficking operation following the seizure of 184.5kg of the drug in Lagos.

Liberia agrees to accept up to 1,200 US deportees under Trump migration deal
Liberia has agreed to accept hundreds of people deported from the United States, in one of the largest such arrangements under the Trump administration’s migration policy. The deportees will arrive over a year, with the first group of 20 expected Thursday.

Angélique Kidjo makes history as first black African honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo on Tuesday became the first Black African to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

WHO says attacks on ambulances affecting DRC Ebola response
Hostility from local communities at the heart of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is leading to regular attacks on WHO ambulances, one of the lead doctors involved in the epidemic response says at a briefing.

Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba ferry disaster death toll rises to 94
The death toll from a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe last week rose to 94 on Tuesday, police said, with the recovery of two more bodies

Israel strikes Syrian airbase, drawing US and Turkish condemnation
Israel has carried out eight airstrikes on a Syrian military airbase in the northwest, damaging its runway and storage facilities, according to Syrian state media. The attack drew condemnation from Damascus and Ankara and criticism from a US envoy who called it an “unnecessary escalation.”

Senegal elite girls' school empowers students to imagine a new future
At the Mariama Ba School of Excellence, students are encouraged to challenge what has traditionally been expected of girls across the predominantly Muslim West African nation

Patrick Vieira takes charge of Senegal after World Cup disappointment
Senegal have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new head coach, turning to the Dakar-born France legend to rebuild the national team after a disappointing World Cup campaign and the dismissal of Pape Thiaw.

Ramaphosa urges regional countries to tackle irregular migration
President Cyril Ramaphosa called regional leaders Monday for joint efforts to tackle migration to South Africa, after a backlash against foreign nationals that led thousands to flee

Ethiopia: Authorities in Tigray accuse Addis Ababa of drone strike near Mekelle
Authorities in Ethiopia's Tigray region have accused the federal government of launching a drone strike near the state capital Mekelle. Tensions between Tigray and Addis Ababa have been mounting in recent weeks, with both parties massing forces on either side of the regional border.

Gazans turn to gold as hedge against financial uncertainty
Palestinians buy gold at jewellery shops in downtown Gaza City, as the precious metal commodity in the war-torn territory is increasingly becoming their hedge against financial uncertainty

Senegal tightens asset disclosure rules amid Faye-Sonko rift
Senegal’s parliament has approved a law requiring the president, prime minister and speaker of parliament to declare and publish their assets both when taking office and when leaving, amid a growing political rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former prime minister Ousmane Sonko.

Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US meets Iran's demands, top negotiator says
More than five months into the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's parliament speaker says the waterway will remain closed until the US meets Tehran's demands. The announcement comes as a ship transiting the Strait was hit and damaged by an "unknown projectile," resulting in a crew casualty.

OAS, CARICOM back Haiti security and election efforts
A high-level OAS and CARICOM delegation has arrived in Haiti to support efforts to restore security, strengthen state institutions and prepare for elections, as authorities seek to counter gang violence and create conditions for a December presidential and legislative vote.

South Sudan steps up Ebola preparedness along porous DRC border
South Sudan is strengthening Ebola surveillance along its border with the DRC, where heavy cross-border movement and informal routes pose challenges. UN officials and local authorities say preparedness and coordination are key to preventing the virus from entering the country.

Thousands pay tribute to former Cambridge prof Jason Arday at London vigil
Thousands of people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Monday to pay tribute to former Cambridge professor Jason Arday. Arday was found dead last week days after resigning from his position following accusations of plagiarism.

Russia, Ghana discuss trade and recruitment of citizens for Ukraine War
Russia hosts Ghana’s foreign minister in Moscow as Sergey Lavrov meets Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The talks focused on trade, Africa’s security and ongoing crises across the continent.

Kenya opposition draws large crowds despite efforts to disrupt rally
Leaders of Kenya's opposition Linda Mwananchi movement brought their message of political change to Homa Bay County on Sunday, despite coordinated efforts to disrupt their rallies.

Zambia's Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of vote
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with around 60 percent of votes cast last week, the electoral commission announced Tuesday, after a race critics said was tightly managed by his government.

MSF calls for a massive scale-up to contain Ebola outbreak in DRC
The Ebola outbreak in one of Congo’s most vulnerable regions is now the fastest-growing on record. Nearly 5,000 cases have been reported, including more than 2,300 deaths. Doctors Without Borders says a massive scale-up of the response is urgently needed to contain the rapidly spreading outbreak.

Cameroon women celebrate WAFCON title during victory parade
The Indomitable Lionesses are home and Yaoundé is celebrating. A day after making history with a 3–0 victory over Malawi to win Cameroon’s first Women’s AFCON title, the champions received a hero’s welcome.

'Sape' a cultural movement showcased at the 6th edition of DR Congo Fashion Week
The sixth edition of DR Congo Fashion Week in the capital Kinshasa, brought together local stylists, fashion designers and "sapeurs" as well as those from the neighbouring Republic of Congo

Somalia clashes with regional forces over control of key city
Somali national forces clashed with troops loyal to an ousted regional leader on Monday over control of a key city, the government said, accusing him of allying with Islamist insurgents

Ebola DRC: The Deadliest Outbreak in the Country's History [Africanews Today]
The Ebola outbreak currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially become the deadliest in the country's history. According to the United Nations, the virus is now killing one person every 30 minutes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mali jails government critic for 'discrediting state'
A Malian court sentenced on Monday a prominent broadcaster and an influencer, who had both criticised the ruling junta, to seven years in jail

The Nigerian fishing community being eaten up by the Atlantic
The beach shrinks every year in Ayetoro, in southern Nigeria, and what is left is peppered with the remains of homes swallowed by the ocean -- some years ago, some just months prior

Pilgrims in Lourdes remember French monks murdered during Algerian civil war
Pilgrims in Lourdes marking the feast of the Assumption paid tribute to the monks of Tibhirine on Sunday, thirty years after their murder.  The seven French monks were kidnapped and killed   in 1996 during the Algerian Civil War.

Kushner seeks to revive Gaza peace as Netanyahu resists Hamas disarmament
US envoy Jared Kushner meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after talks with Hamas in Egypt, seeking to revive the second phase of a Gaza peace plan stalled over Israel’s demand for the group’s complete disarmament.

Ebola: Water scarcity hampers control efforts in epicentre
A severe shortage of clean water and sanitation facilities is undermining efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Mongbwalu, a gold-mining town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province, where residents struggle to maintain basic hygiene while facing the deadly virus

Hichilema takes early lead as Zambia election count passes halfway
President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in Zambia’s presidential election, securing nearly 59 percent of votes counted in 135 of 226 constituencies. The result puts him on course for a second-term victory, though the final tally is still underway.

Senegal’s historic pirogue regatta brings Saint-Louis to life
Thousands gathered in Saint-Louis on Saturday for the city’s traditional pirogue regatta, a centuries-old competition rooted in the fishing community of Guet-Ndar. Beyond the fierce rivalry on the water, the event celebrates heritage, solidarity and a legacy passed down through generations.

Cholera outbreak spreads in Cameroon as cases top 1,000
A cholera outbreak is spreading across northern Cameroon, with more than 1,000 cases and 28 deaths reported since mid-July, according to health authorities.

South Africa's unique succulents under threat from poachers
South Africa is home to one of the most biodiverse collections of succulent plants in the world. But now this unique plant life is under threat from poachers who illegally harvest protected species.

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza struggle with lack of basic supplies
In this tent city in city of Deir al-Balah, Hundreds of displaced Palestinians are currently fighting for basic needs like water and food supply.

DRC Ebola outbreak deadliest ever with one death every 30 minutes
The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is the deadliest ever, new data shows, with one person dying from the virus every thirty minutes.

SADC leaders pay tribute to anti-apartheid activist ahead of Durban summit
Heads of state and government from across the Southern African Development Community paid tribute to the late anti-apartheid activist Oliver Reginald Tambo on Sunday, laying a wreath at his statue in Durban.

Protests erupt in Ceuta over border security and migration fears
Tensions are rising at Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, where protesters gathered Sunday as Morocco tightened security along the border.

Cameroon finally wins its first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
The Indomitable Lionesses beat tournament debutant Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, with Marie Ngah Manga scoring twice, to claim their first continental crown after three previous final defeats.

Unpaid health workers strike as Congo’s Ebola contact tracing falls behind
Gédéon Banga Ngbape said a challenge they are facing with right now is that health workers haven’t been paid in over three months.

Observers say Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause
International observers of Zambia's elections said Saturday the poll was marred by claims of intimidation, abductions and an hours-long pause in the vote count.

Hundreds of migrants intercepted near Morocco's border with Ceuta
Scores of would-be migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, were intercepted on Saturday in northern Morocco near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, an AFP correspondent saw, two weeks after thousands of migrants rushed into the tiny territory.

Chad opposition figure, Succes Masra, calls for reconciliation after his release
Masra, one of the president's fiercest critics, was sentenced to 20 years in prison a year ago, convicted of hate speech, xenophobia and having incited a massacre.

Argentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroad
A global animal welfare organization has begun relocating 30 big cats from the former Zoo Luján in Argentina in one of the largest animal moves of its kind.

UN warns South Sudan refugees at risk as aid funding runs short
Two United Nations agencies warned on Friday that hundreds of thousands of refugees in South Sudan are at risk of losing much needed humanitarian assistance due to a lack of funding.

Zimbabwe ferry death toll rises to 80 after Lake Kariba capsizing
The death toll after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba this week has risen to 80 after more bodies were recovered on Sunday, the police said.