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'I treat all these people like they are victims', says doctor who treated Krakow shooting suspect
Two doctors were eating near the city's Main Market Square when a gunman began firing at random.

Nandy defends linking Erasmus student scheme to Remembrance Sunday after backlash
The culture secretary says the UK rejoining the EU's study and work scheme will help honour wartime sacrifice.

Woman says Al Fayed's brother drugged and sexually abused her at Highland estate
Jill says she was flown to the Fayed family's Balnagown estate, where she was repeatedly assaulted.

Maya Jama steps down as host of reality TV show Love Island
The presenter tells fans it is "time to throw myself into something new" after recent Celebrity Traitors success.

Dense fog threatens Monday morning rush-hour disruption
Fog could disrupt Monday morning’s commute

Government looking at banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay
The culture secretary confirms reports they could be in the list of platforms set to be banned next March.

Society needs to act to help white working-class pupils, inquiry says
The education secretary says she is backing the inquiry to "get to the heart of the barriers holding children back".

A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse
New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.

Top House Democrat 'a hard yes' on impeaching Pete Hegseth
But the Pentagon said the defence secretary would not be deterred by "phony investigations".

Two arrested after police officers hurt in brawl outside bare-knuckle fighting event
Police Scotland said three officers were hurt as they responded to reports of a large disturbance in streets close to the Ovo Hydro venue in Glasgow.

Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.

What's your love language - and does it actually mean anything?
The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it's often still mentioned in modern dating.

The Trump coalition is shattered - what will Republicans do now?
Republicans can stick with Trumpism or chart a new path, writes BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush.

The Papers: 'There are more like Brand' and 'Steep cuts to EV targets'
A minister warns "there are more like [Russell] Brand" and the government plans "cuts to EV targets" - some of Monday's headlines.

My parents chose to die together and I was left to grieve alone
Els and Jan sought medical intervention to end their lives after 50 happy years of marriage, leaving behind their only child.

Ambika Mod wants to change how South Asian women are seen on-screen
The actress joins the cast of Black Doves for the second season of Netflix's spy thriller.

I won't let my daughter's killer live in my head, says Sarah Payne's mother
Sara Payne says she found out her eight-year-old had died as it was being reported in the news.

Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes
Footage authenticated by BBC Verify shows damage to the building in the capital's central financial district.

'Time is up': Minister warns media industry to take abuse seriously in wake of Brand case
Lisa Nandy tells the BBC "many people" in the media industry have come forward to her.

King leads solemn Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph
Wreaths are laid as 10,000 armed forces veterans, including 12 from World War Two, pay tribute in central London.

Seven dead and more than 100 injured after trains collide in Egypt
Several carriages derailed after two trains travelling in the same direction crashed outside the city of Giza.

Secondary schools told to stop teaching GCSEs before Year 10
The government says pupils in Year 7 to 9 should have "richer, more engaging" learning than preparing for GCSEs.

Iran executes three men for 'armed unrest' after January protests
It is claimed Hassan Dioband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zanganeh were part of anti-government protests earlier this year.

We face paying £9,000 tax even though our second home is in a war zone
A Ukrainian woman who fled to Scotland is told she and her partner could face a £9,000 property tax charge because she still owns a flat in Kyiv.

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Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant star in a 1995 adaptation
Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are thrown into sudden hardship on the death of their father.

Bizarre and thrilling theatre with Carrick's Man Utd future still in limbo
It was a Premier League classic at Old Trafford but what has Manchester United's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa done to Michael Carrick's future?

Feyi-Waboso burns bright as England energy endorses Borthwick
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's blistering first half display provides England fans with a glimpse of what could be in a much-needed statement of faith in coach Steve Borthwick.

Norris sparkles in Sao Paulo despite firework mishap
Apart from getting too close to a firework, Lando Norris was virtually impeccable during a Sao Paulo Grand Prix that challenged the drivers to their very limits.

'Tinkerman' Alonso's Chelsea side still searching for identity
Xabi Alonso's frustration is evident as Chelsea's struggles for an identity continue with the disappointing 1-0 defeat by Sunderland.

Are 'outstanding' Brighton now Arsenal's main title challengers?
After moving up to second in the Premier League, could Brighton really be Arsenal's main title challengers?

Alcaraz takes revenge on Shelton to win first Paris Masters title
Carlos Alcaraz takes revenge on Ben Shelton as the Spaniard's remarkable comeback from injury continues with victory in the final of the Paris Masters.

Al Jazeera

Drone attack suspends production at Iraq’s Khor Mor gasfield
The strike leaves more than 70 percent of northern Iraq's Kurdish region without power.

India’s night lights up for Diwali
India is celebrating Diwali with prayers, lights and fireworks marking one of the country's biggest Hindu festivals.

Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies
Democratic lawmakers are mapping out their post-midterm agenda with pledges to lead committee investigations into Trump.

Iran war live: Trump says ‘Iron Gate’ in effect; drone hits Iraq gasfield
More than 70 percent of northern Iraq's Kurdish region is without power after a drone struck the Khor Mor gas facility.

Nvidia CEO’s affair sparks Chinese espionage probe
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an affair with a woman suspected of spying for China.

Mexican mayor found alive after hours-long abduction
Rio Bravo mayor freed by captors after being abducted in Zacatecas state, known for cartel-linked violence.

Chancellor Merz to nominate Aigner as Germany’s first woman president
Ilse Aigner, speaker of the Bavarian state parliament, belongs to the Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU) party.

Lopez double fires Barcelona to win at Atletico Madrid
Fermin Lopez brace has Barcelona come from behind to win 2-1 at Atletico Madrid to go three points clear in La Liga.

President Milei welcomes Pope Leo during historic visit to Argentina
Pope Leo's visit marks the first papal trip to Argentina in nearly four decades amid tensions with the Milei government.

US chipmaker Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over affair
Huang has confirmed he had been having an affair with a woman accused of spying for China.

Why Trump joked about having Dana White as his White House press secretary
The two have business ties going back decades, and White has helped Trump reach out to younger voters.

Deadly sand cliff collapses on displaced families in Gaza
Deadly sand cliff collapses on displaced families in Gaza

Why Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘JD, habibi’ is going viral online
‘JD, habibi’ is going viral after Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed used the phrase to mock JD Vance in a speech.

Iran waiting to resume talks after US midterms ‘shock’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says there has been no progress in talks with the US.

Pope Leo XIV delivers homily to thousands in Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV delivers homily to thousands in Uruguay

Rangoli makers adapt to rising costs to preserve colourful Diwali tradition
Rangoli makers in India are adapting to rising material costs by turning to organic alternatives.

Iran threatens to ‘rain down hell’ if US escalates war
President Trump warns that US forces are 'locked and loaded' and ready to strike, if necessary.

Al Jazeera tries Baseball5 at Youth Olympics
Al Jazeera tries Baseball5 at Youth Olympics

Man United earn 4-4 draw against Aston Villa but remain in relegation zone
Michael Carrick's team continue forgettable season with last-gasp draw at Old Trafford in front of angry home fans.

After the midterms, where does the Republican Party stand?
GOP suffered a loss, but it is hardly a historic one. A party in power has always been held to account in the midterms.

Carlos Alcaraz beats Ben Shelton to win Paris Masters tennis title
Alcaraz bagged a 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 straight sets for an elusive Paris crown before the year-end ATP Finals.

Eisenkot open to Netanyahu joining Israel’s next government
Israel's president officially tasks the opposition leader with forming a new government.

Infantino’s Japanese challenger claims he could unseat FIFA president
Kozo Tashima believes he has a '20 to 30 percent' chance of winning the FIFA presidency election against Infantino.

Hundreds of thousands join Amsterdam’s ‘Red Line’ protest against Israel
Protesters seek stricter trade restrictions on Israel and a halt to all arms sales.

Jerusalem Daily: Eisenkot picked over Netanyahu to form government
Israel's president picks Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, passing over Benjamin Netanyahu.

Global Times

APEC-year momentum fuels robust CIIE presence as Asia-Pacific economies tap China's open market
As China hosts the 2026 APEC year, the ongoing ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) serves as a tangible demonstration ...

PrimeBOT's 10,000th personal robot rolls off production line as large-scale manufacturing of consumer embodied AI accelerates
Chinese robotics company PrimeBOT said on Sunday that its 10,000th personal robot has rolled off the production line, a milestone ...

China's Xiamen joins the bid to host High Seas Treaty secretariat: Why this race matters to the Global North and South
Beside the Mazu Cultural Square in Xiamen, East China's Fujian Province, a modern high-rise building surrounded by greenery and overlooking ...

Indian companies actively attend 9th CIIE, eyeing deals in the vast market
On Saturday morning, the consumer goods section of the ongoing 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai was already ...

'US data, computing in China' is more than just a tongue-in-cheek phrase: Global Times editorial

Hong Kong's sentencing of Joshua Wong gets Western politicians chirping again
Global Times

GT Voice: China's cruise takeoff will create wider room for co-op
Hu Weijia

CPC launches election of 2,360 delegates for 21st national congress, emphasizing political standards, grassroots representation
The Communist Party of China (CPC) has launched the process of electing 2,360 delegates to its 21st National Congress, scheduled to convene in Beijing in the second half of 2027, with the arrangements placing political standards at the forefront while emphasizing grassroots participation, strict electoral discipline and representation ...

MSS warns of national security risks, citing lessons from massive data leaks at Japanese firms
CPC launches election of 2,360 delegates for 21st national congress, emphasizing political standards, grassroots representation

China opposes joint statement criticizing HKSAR court's Wong Chi-fung sentencing decision: Chinese embassies in Canada, France and Netherlands
China strongly opposed a joint statement issued by Canada and several other countries criticizing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) court's sentencing decision in the Wong Chi-fung case, accusing ... China expresses strong opposition to Dutch report alleging Chinese cyberattacks: embassy spokesperson China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent report released by the Dutch cybersecurity authorities that made groundless accusations against China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy ... Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ...

China expresses strong opposition to Dutch report alleging Chinese cyberattacks: embassy spokesperson
China opposes joint statement criticizing HKSAR court's Wong Chi-fung sentencing decision: Chinese embassies in Canada, France and Netherlands China strongly opposed a joint statement issued by Canada and several other countries criticizing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) court's sentencing decision in the Wong Chi-fung case, accusing ... China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent report released by the Dutch cybersecurity authorities that made groundless accusations against China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy ... Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ...

Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole
China opposes joint statement criticizing HKSAR court's Wong Chi-fung sentencing decision: Chinese embassies in Canada, France and Netherlands China strongly opposed a joint statement issued by Canada and several other countries criticizing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) court's sentencing decision in the Wong Chi-fung case, accusing ... China expresses strong opposition to Dutch report alleging Chinese cyberattacks: embassy spokesperson China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to a recent report released by the Dutch cybersecurity authorities that made groundless accusations against China, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy ... A social media user posted, "If you save eggshells for 3,000 years, they could be regarded as cultural relics," on November 1, featuring a picture taken at the Yu County ...

Foreign livestreamers grab spotlight at CIIE, connect global goods to Chinese shoppers
PrimeBOT's 10,000th personal robot rolls off production line as large-scale manufacturing of consumer embodied AI accelerates

Heidelberg mayor urges pragmatic China-Germany cooperation amid EV trade tensions
Economic cooperation and "de-risking" should not be seen as contradictory, and China and Germany should strengthen practical collaboration in areas ranging from electric mobility to sustainable urban development, Heidelberg Mayor Eckart Würzner told the Global Times in a recent exclusive interview, as the two economies navigate growing industrial ...

China's coal-fired power share falls below 50% for first time, as nation's renewable capacity powers global green transition
China's coal-fired power generation reportedly accounted for 49.7 percent of total electricity output in the first half of 2026, dropping below 50 percent for the first time. The China ... Southern travelers head north for snow as China's ice-snow tourism heats up early Since ski resorts in northern China began opening in early November, the country's new ice-snow tourism season has started to gain momentum earlier than usual, according to major online travel ... China to issue first yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Canada as bilateral ties warm China is set to issue its first yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Canada next week, marking another step in expanding the Chinese currency's international reach as Beijing and Ottawa deepen economic ...

Southern travelers head north for snow as China's ice-snow tourism heats up early
China's coal-fired power share falls below 50% for first time, as nation's renewable capacity powers global green transition China's coal-fired power generation reportedly accounted for 49.7 percent of total electricity output in the first half of 2026, dropping below 50 percent for the first time. The China ... Since ski resorts in northern China began opening in early November, the country's new ice-snow tourism season has started to gain momentum earlier than usual, according to major online travel ... China to issue first yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Canada as bilateral ties warm China is set to issue its first yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Canada next week, marking another step in expanding the Chinese currency's international reach as Beijing and Ottawa deepen economic ...

China to issue first yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Canada as bilateral ties warm
China's coal-fired power share falls below 50% for first time, as nation's renewable capacity powers global green transition China's coal-fired power generation reportedly accounted for 49.7 percent of total electricity output in the first half of 2026, dropping below 50 percent for the first time. The China ... Southern travelers head north for snow as China's ice-snow tourism heats up early Since ski resorts in northern China began opening in early November, the country's new ice-snow tourism season has started to gain momentum earlier than usual, according to major online travel ... China is set to issue its first yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Canada next week, marking another step in expanding the Chinese currency's international reach as Beijing and Ottawa deepen economic ...

ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China
ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ... China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ...

China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome
ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ... Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ...

Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou
ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ... China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ...

Scholar Gao Guohui finds faith in historical books
For scholar Gao Guohui, reading historical books of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the Long March has become than a personal pursuit. It is a way to understand the convictions of an earlier generation, preserve the memories of ordinary people and ...

China reiterates support for live-action micro-dramas, vows to regulate AI productions as actors seek new opportunities amid industry shifts
Egyptian guide Abbas Sayed tells how BRI helps transform his life and connect two great civilizations

Egyptian guide Abbas Sayed tells how BRI helps transform his life and connect two great civilizations
China reiterates support for live-action micro-dramas, vows to regulate AI productions as actors seek new opportunities amid industry shifts

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В Японии произошло землетрясение. Пострадали более 20 человек
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Africanews

Netherlands: Sea of red fills Amsterdam streets in Gaza protest
Tens of thousands of people, many dressed in red, marched through Amsterdam in the Netherlands on Sunday 8 November, demanding that the Dutch government take stronger action against Israel over the war in Gaza.

Poland: Kraków mourns six victims as shooting site reopens
Kraków's historic main square in southern Poland reopened to the public on Sunday 8 November, just over 24 hours after a deadly shooting left six people dead and 15 others injured. Residents are lighting candles in memory of the victims, while bullet marks remain visible on café windows.

Coalition building begins as ANC suffers major blow in South Africa local elections
The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Sunday.

Egypt: 7 dead and dozens injured after two trains collide south of Cairo
Four people are dead and dozens injured after two trains collided south of Cairo on Sunday. Egypt’s railway authority said a train traveling to Giza from Fayoum crashed into the rear of another service heading south from Cairo to Aswan.

Spanish police launch new ID procedure for migrants at temporary camps
Police in the northern Spanish enclave of Ceuta are introducing a new identification process for migrants as authorities move to dismantle a temporary camp.

ANC leads South Africa's local polls but records all-time election low: final results
The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Saturday.

Lagos Street Art Festival brings art out of the gallery to engage with wider public
Artists in Lagos used brushes and spray cans to bring their works to life on Saturday at the second edition of the city’s Street Art Festival. The event is aimed at making art more accessible by taking out of the galleries and into public spaces - engaging with a wider audience.

Divided Israelis agree: Forming next government won't be easy
Across Israel people are divided over President Herzog’s decision to pick Gadi Eisenkot to lead country’s next government. But one thing everyone can agree on is that it forming a new government won't be easy.

Dialogue between past and present: Giza pyramids host 6th edition of 'Forever is Now' exhibition
The sixth edition of the ‘Forever Is Now’ art exhibition is set against the Pyramids of Giza. The Egyptian landscape and its ancient monuments are more than just a backdrop, they also provide the works’ conceptual anchor, creating a dialogue between past and present.

Egypt reopens embassy in Libya as it seeks to rebuild energy ties with Tripoli
Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty was in Tripoli on Saturday to reopen his country’s embassy. The mission has been closed since 2012, when chaos swept Libya following the ouster of long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi.

Gambia's opposition leader Bensouda files for presidential election despite abuse allegations
Supporters of Gambia’s UNITE-led coalition celebrated on Friday as their party leader Talib Ahmed Bensouda filed his candidacy papers for next month’s presidential election. The move comes despite a government report last week accusing the popular former mayor of financial improprieties.

Poland: Footage shows people taking cover as a gunman opens fire in Krakow
Footage shows people fleeing as cars speed away during a deadly shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square, which left six people dead and about 15 injured.

Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructure
Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network.

Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza
Tens of thousands of displaced families in the Gaza Strip spent a sleepless night on Saturday, as heavy rain flooded their fragile tents, and soaked their mattresses and belongings.

Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape' after cancer treatment
Pope Leo XIV declared he was in "fairly good shape" after his cancer treatment, as he kicked off a three-nation South America tour on Friday.

Coalition battles ahead in key South African cities as vote counting wraps up
Partial results for South Africa's local elections point to coalition battles in several major metros, including Johannesburg, Tshwane and eThekwini.

Paraguay VP Alliana sworn is as president after predecessor impeached
Former Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president Friday to serve out the term of his predecessor, Santiago Peña, who was impeached earlier the same day for misconduct in office.

Tanzanian opposition celebrates 'victorious' day after leader avoids death penalty
Tanzania's main opposition Chadema party celebrated a "victorious day" on Friday, after a court found their leader Tundu Lissu not guilty of treason.

Political chaos in Somalia after court ruling against president's term extension
Somalia's political crisis is deepening, with the opposition accusing the president of sending troops to arrest the Supreme Court's chief justice after the tribunal declared an extension of his term "unlawful".

Morocco marks anniversary of Western Sahara occupation as UN mission ends
The anniversary comes as the decades-old territorial conflict enters a new diplomatic phase, with a U.N. peacekeeping mission winding down after 35 years. Western Sahara is Africa’s longest-running territorial conflict

Kenya: Sentencing of cult leader Mackenzie draws mixed reactions
Some called the prison term of 200 years for Paul Mackenzie fair, while others said it did not go far enough

Switzerland: Giant banner targets Big Tech outside data centre site
Greenpeace activists unfurled a giant 26-by-26-metre banner outside a data centre construction site in Beringen, northeastern Switzerland, on Friday 6 November, protesting against the growing environmental impact of major technology companies.

UN says struggling to help millions fleeing Sudan war find shelter
The United Nations on Friday said about 15.4 million people who have fled conflict in Sudan need emergency shelter and essential household items, but humanitarian organisations are facing funding shortages.

Dakar 2026: China tops medal count as South Africa, Egypt win gold
Egypt ranked fourth with four gold and five medals in total. South Africa has so far scored one gold, three silver and one bronze

Spain: Vintage cars hit the streets of Almería for annual rally
Around 40 vintage and classic cars have taken to the streets of Almería for the 36th edition of an annual rally. From a rare 1905 Vermorel to a DeLorean, the event celebrates more than a century of motoring history.

China and Gabon boost ties during Oligui Nguema's state visit to Beijing
A boost for China-Gabon relations on Friday as President Xi Jinping welcomed his Gabonese counterpart to Beijing at the start of a state visit.

UNICEF: Children at risk of disease and violence from rise in attacks on water systems
Children around the world are at greater risk from disease, malnutrition and violence due to a sharp rise in attacks on water and sanitation systems. Now UNICEF is calling on conflict parties, governments and humanitarian actors to treat those systems as life-saving civilian infrastructure.

Museum focused on Jewish Moroccan heritage opens in Fez
A museum dedicated to Moroccan Jewish culture has officially opened its doors to the public in Fez, a city which was a center of culture, learning and spirituality since the ninth century

First results show South Africa's ANC headed to all-time election low with 32%
Partial results for South Africa's local elections were released on Friday, and showed the ruling African National Congress was headed for its worst-ever election performance with 32% of the votes after 80% had been counted.

Kenyan doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for murder of 191
The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murder of 190 children and one adult. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie and 28 accomplices were convicted last month of inciting his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.

Netherlands: Protesters storm Amsterdam data centre construction site
Protesters broke into a data centre construction site intended for Microsoft in Amsterdam, on 6 November, climbing cranes and unfurling banners denouncing artificial intelligence and the company's alleged involvement in the war in Gaza.

Pix of the Day, 6th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 6th November, 2026 - Across the world

Tanzania opposition leader jailed for four years after treason acquittal
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday for inciting unrest, avoiding the heavier charge of treason that carries the death penalty

UK: Thousands gather as London switches on its Christmas lights
Thousands of people gathered on London's Regent Street on Thursday 5 November as the famous shopping destination welcomed the Christmas season with a spectacular lights switch-on and fireworks display.

Garbage piles up in Guinea's capital after dump closure
Garbage is piling up everywhere in Conakry since the closure of the Guinean capital's largest landfill, following a deadly trash landslide in August. The illegal dumping poses a threat to health.

Guinea-Bissau cancels controversial US-Funded hepatitis B vaccine trial
After weeks of back and forth, Guinea Bissau has cancelled a proposed vaccine trial on newborn babies over mounting criticism that it was unethical and exploitative.

Trump denounces 'crooked' US midterms after Republican debacle
US President Donald Trump on Thursday denounced "crooked" elections after the Democrats' victory in this week's midterms.

Japan: Commuters flock to see two goats grazing at Tokyo station
Two white goats have become unlikely celebrities in central Tokyo after being recruited to clear overgrown vegetation near Yotsuya railway station. Their eco-friendly gardening duties are attracting crowds of delighted onlookers.

Arab parties back Eisenkot as Israel faces coalition deadlock
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government, after the opposition's Gadi Eisenkot secured a commanding number of recommendations to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Russia, Ukraine escalate mutual strikes in Black Sea ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
Russia’s defense ministry on Thursday claimed its forces struck a cargo ship carrying military supplies in the Black Sea just south of Odesa. This follows months of continuous attacks by Ukraine on vessels entering and leaving Russian ports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu awaits verdict in treason trial
After 19 months in detention, Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu will know his fate on Friday in a treason trial that has drawn international criticism and carries a potential death penalty.

Transition to renewable energy key issue at COP 31 talks
UN climate negotiations beginning in Turkey next week will follow marked by a environmental disasters including heatwaves across Europe and catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A key issue at this year’s talks is the implementation of pledges to phase out fossil fuels.

Kenyan cult leader faces death sentence over child murders
Last month, he was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult between January 2021 and September 2023, alongside 28 co-accused. His lawyer said he would appeal.

Paraguay: Thousands protest banking scandal as president faces impeachment
Thousands of Paraguayans have taken to the streets over a banking scandal that has left nearly half the population without access to their savings. Protesters are demanding President Santiago Peña face impeachment despite his offer to resign.

Atiku’s candidacy in doubt after Nigerian court ruling
A Nigerian court Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), just two months before the country's elections.

Refugee team competes at Senegal’s first Youth Olympics
Refugee athletes from camps in Kenya and Uganda are competing at the Youth Olympics in Senegal, marking the first time a refugee team has taken part in the event.

West Bank: Palestinians harvest olives under Israeli military restrictions
Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank have been allowed limited access to their olive groves under Israeli military restrictions. Many found damaged trees, while soldiers fired tear gas near the harvest.

Egypt army says hundreds of illegal gold miners arrested
At least 72 gold miners were killed, last October, by airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border. A rights organisation accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out the attack

Spain: Zelensky urges Latin America to help repair Ukraine's power grid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.

'Fighting won't stop': Ethiopia clashes drive thousands into Kenya
Deadly clashes between armed forces in southern Ethiopia have driven tens of thousands into neighbouring Kenya with no idea when they can safely return home