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At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot
An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.

Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
The capital is not set to vote on a new mayor until 2028.

Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech
Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.

Sarah Ferguson expected back in the UK 'shortly', source says
The former Duchess of York is renting a six-bed house in the Home Counties, reports say.

Vessel in distress with five people onboard in Channel
A vessel with five people on board is "in distress" in the English Channel, the coastguard says.

97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'
A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.

Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there
Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.

Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages
Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.

What we know about the 33 British nationals missing in Nepal
Among those reported missing after deadly floods are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.

Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy
A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.

We're behind UK's emergency phone alerts - but question how they're being used
Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.

Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament
The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.

How one of the 'most powerful hacks' to control stress actually works
We spoke to experts about how the breathing technique used by soldiers and influencers works.

Sweetcorn ice creams and pastries: The latest 'swavoury' trend taking over your feed
From lattes to pastries, UK foodies are embracing the humble sweetcorn as more than a pizza topping.

Man dies after train hits van on level crossing
British Transport Police said a man who was in a van died at the scene, in Burscough.

Christian festival 'devastated' as man dies after sign falls
Police say at least six other people were also injured in the incident at the Big Church Festival.

Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK
The self-styled provocateur had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Normandy veteran who lied about age to enlist dies at 101
A veterans' charity says Donald Turrell will be remembered with "enormous affection and gratitude".

Football fans pay tribute to crash death officers at Middlesbrough match
PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died in a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough.

Murder investigation after man found dead and child seriously injured
The incident happened in Lisnahull Road in Dungannon, County Tyrone.

How to get £2,000 to play computer games at university
Roehampton University offers students a year;y scholarship to play esports alongside their studies.

Man tracks down siblings who sent him Christmas present as he fled war 33 years ago
Dalibor Sentic was 10 when in the early 1990s his family fled Croatia for Sweden.

'Keep walking': 100-year-old still does mile a day
Peter Byers says he walks into Pocklington town centre "to make sure people know I'm still alive".

How a seaside town realised it needed public loos
Eastbourne Borough Council did not install the first public toilets for ladies until 1900.

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Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?
And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?

Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?
BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.

Man City open talks with Liverpool over Gakpo
The Netherlands forward has also attracted interest from Tottenham, but sources indicate Manchester City is his preferred destination if he leaves Anfield.

£300m spent, bottom of the table... but Spurs boss De Zerbi 'not angry'
Having spent more than £300m in the summer, Tottenham find themselves bottom of the Premier League, without a point or a goal, but boss Roberto de Zerbi remains optimistic.

Decision to curtail play at Lord's 'a joke' - Hussain
The decision to abandon play an hour early after a rain-hit third day of England’s second Test against Pakistan is criticised by former captain Nasser Hussain and fans.

GB's Fery beaten in his first ATP Tour final
Arthur Fery misses out on his first ATP Tour title with a straight-set defeat by Ignacio Buse in the final of the Winston-Salem Open.

'Supporters aren't always wrong' - Moyes on Everton fans' anger
David Moyes says "supporters aren't always wrong" after Everton fans voice their opposition to the potential sale of teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong during the 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.

Cameron beats Mayer to become unified light-middleweight champion
Chantelle Cameron produced one of the finest displays of her career to beat Mikaela Mayer and add the WBA and WBC light middleweight titles to her WBO belt.

Al Jazeera

Anger mounts in Nepal over the government’s response to flash flood
Anger grows in Nepal as flood survivors accuse the government of delays in delivering aid and finding missing relatives.

Iceland votes in a tight race on whether to resume talks to join the EU
Iceland’s Prime Minister, Kristrún Frostadóttir, cast her vote on Saturday as the country held a referendum.

Norway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as the country mourns
King Haakon VIII says King Harald represented Norway with 'pride and joy', promises to listen to Norwegians as monarch.

Gaza runs out of cancer medicines, as Israeli strikes continue
Officials at Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital say cancer medicines have completely run out, as Israeli strikes continue.

Algeria wildfire death toll expected to rise as survivors say nothing left
Algeria says at least 12 people have been killed in wildfires sweeping the northeast, with the toll expected to rise.

Can international diplomacy find a way forward in Libya?
Efforts intensify to break political impasse in a divided country.

The rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?
South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.

US says far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported to UK
The social media personality had been detained by immigration agents at an airport in New Orleans earlier in the week.

Tunisians desperate for water as taps run dry
Tunisians are struggling to access water as extreme heat, power cuts, and aging infrastructure disrupt tap supplies.

US judge rules against Trump’s effort to deport pro-Palestinian students
A federal judge criticised the Trump government for attempting to infringe upon foreign students' rights to free speech.

Haitian gangs release 13 captives after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff
The attack in Kenscoff killed at least 47 people and resulted in the kidnapping of more than 50, as gangs exert control.

Pakistan suspends eight officials over hospital fire that killed 14 babies
Interim inquiry finds lack of fire safety protocols at Islamabad hospital, prompting suspensions and criminal probe.

DR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak
70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses have been sent to DR Congo in hope they prove effective against the Bundibugyo strain.

Sudan’s date palm trees under threat from drought and wildfires
In Sudan, date palm trees are an economic lifeline for residents of Northern State.

Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks
Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Israeli army arrests six Palestinians after settler violence in West Bank
Israeli settlers stormed Qusra in the occupied West Bank, attacking Palestinian residents and damaging homes.

Niger military says it is regaining control after attempted mutiny
Niger’s military says it is regaining control after a mutiny in Niamey after gun fire was heard in the capital.

Russian strike on a munitions depot triggers deadly blasts near Kyiv
Russian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv sparked fires and explosions, killing at least 38 people and wounding dozens.

RSS chief’s visit to US denounced as ‘goodwill tour’ for Hindu nationalism
Activists say Hindu nationalists have sought to mask far-right politics through broad appeals to the Indian diaspora.

Israeli attacks in Gaza kill four people, hit hospital supply warehouse
Gaza’s Health Ministry reports rising casualties amid escalated Israeli attacks, with victims trapped under rubble.

Man United vs Ipswich Town: Premier League – preview, team news, prediction
United put in a sorry display as they lost 2-0 to Hull last weekend, while newly promoted Ipswich beat Sunderland 2-1.

Liverpool net late in Forest draw to avoid Anfield debut defeat for Iraola
Victor Munoz scores late goal to secure 2-2 draw for Liverpool after Nottingham Forest scare in Premier League.

People stranded for days on dilapidated Nigerian highway
Al Jazeera asked people on the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road how they view this infrastructure crisis.

Korea divided: A sister’s long wait and a defector’s bid to save his mother
An elderly South Korean waits to see a brother in the North one last time, while a North Korean defector risks it all.

Mladic died a happy man. He won
He fought for fascism to triumph. And it did.

Global Times

China offers aid package to Nepal, sends tunnel rescue experts to areas affected by mudslide
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday said that China's package of assistance to Nepal is being implemented, including emergency ...

Chinese FM holds phone talks with Nepali counterpart
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday said that China's package of assistance to Nepal is being implemented, including emergency ...

CXMT sues US Defense Department over blacklist to protect business interests, firm tells GT
China's leading memory chipmaker Changxin Memory Technologies Inc (CXMT) has filed a lawsuit against the US Defense Department over its ...

Latest satellite imagery reveals two potentially hazardous barrier lakes near Gyirong Port in Xizang
After a mudslide in Nepal struck Gyirong Port along the China-Nepal border in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Wednesday, ...

If the EU truly wants dialogue, it must first adopt the right attitude: Global Times editorial

While rescuers rush to save lives, disinformation spreads in Taiwan region – Where is their sense of humanity?: Hai Feng
Hai Feng

Disasters testify to the shared destiny, and rescue operations embody the primacy of life: Hai Feng
Hai Feng

On Taiwan question, Kiribati sets an example for Palau
Chen Guiqing

China, Nepal experts assess high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal as cause of China's Xizang region mudslide: FM
Experts and relevant official agencies from China and Nepal have conducted preliminary assessments indicating that the mudslide that hit Gyirong county in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region was triggered by the collapse of a high-altitude glacier in Nepal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday.

China requires robotics industry development to suit local conditions and avoid blind rush
All affected residents, tourists evacuated following mudslide in China's Xizang

All affected residents, tourists evacuated following mudslide in China's Xizang
China requires robotics industry development to suit local conditions and avoid blind rush

Shenzhou-23 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities
The Shenzhou-23 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. China's Zhejiang activates highest-level emergency response as Typhoon Saudel approaches East China's Zhejiang Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, at 8 p.m. Thursday as Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, is forecast ... DR Congo health minister hails China as priority health partner China has long supported the development of the health sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and remains an important and priority partner, DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba ...

China's Zhejiang activates highest-level emergency response as Typhoon Saudel approaches
Shenzhou-23 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities The Shenzhou-23 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. East China's Zhejiang Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, at 8 p.m. Thursday as Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, is forecast ... DR Congo health minister hails China as priority health partner China has long supported the development of the health sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and remains an important and priority partner, DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba ...

DR Congo health minister hails China as priority health partner
Shenzhou-23 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities The Shenzhou-23 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. China's Zhejiang activates highest-level emergency response as Typhoon Saudel approaches East China's Zhejiang Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, the highest level, at 8 p.m. Thursday as Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, is forecast ... China has long supported the development of the health sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and remains an important and priority partner, DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba ...

Chinese listed IC firms post 99% jump in H1 net profits amid robust industry development: NDRC
China welcomes S&P's 'A+' rating, confident in maintaining strong sovereign creditworthiness: Finance Ministry

China welcomes S&P's 'A+' rating, confident in maintaining strong sovereign creditworthiness: Finance Ministry
Chinese listed IC firms post 99% jump in H1 net profits amid robust industry development: NDRC

Unitree's post-IPO stock pullback tests how investors value humanoid robot pioneer commercialization: experts
Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics' shares have fallen steadily since its market debut. Industry experts said the shift mainly reflects a market reassessment of earlier valuations, while the sector itself remains in a development phase with long-term growth potential as technology advances and application scenarios expand.

How Shanghai immigration officers spot forged identities, stop cross-border crimes with technology and experiences
At the arrival hall of Shanghai Pudong International Airport's Terminal 2, the crowd moved in a steady stream. As a middle-aged man handed over his passport, his eyes flickered away ... How fresh dynamics, fierce competition reshape China's auto market China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) industry has made striking progress in recent years, changing not only the cars themselves but also how they are developed, sold, and taken to global markets. ... China rolls out world's highest-capacity circular rail crane in major engineering breakthrough China on Friday rolled out the world's first 14,000-ton-class circular rail crane, the largest of its kind by lifting capacity, marking a major technological breakthrough in ultra-heavy lifting equipment designed ...

How fresh dynamics, fierce competition reshape China's auto market
How Shanghai immigration officers spot forged identities, stop cross-border crimes with technology and experiences At the arrival hall of Shanghai Pudong International Airport's Terminal 2, the crowd moved in a steady stream. As a middle-aged man handed over his passport, his eyes flickered away ... China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) industry has made striking progress in recent years, changing not only the cars themselves but also how they are developed, sold, and taken to global markets. ... China rolls out world's highest-capacity circular rail crane in major engineering breakthrough China on Friday rolled out the world's first 14,000-ton-class circular rail crane, the largest of its kind by lifting capacity, marking a major technological breakthrough in ultra-heavy lifting equipment designed ...

China rolls out world's highest-capacity circular rail crane in major engineering breakthrough
How Shanghai immigration officers spot forged identities, stop cross-border crimes with technology and experiences At the arrival hall of Shanghai Pudong International Airport's Terminal 2, the crowd moved in a steady stream. As a middle-aged man handed over his passport, his eyes flickered away ... How fresh dynamics, fierce competition reshape China's auto market China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) industry has made striking progress in recent years, changing not only the cars themselves but also how they are developed, sold, and taken to global markets. ... China on Friday rolled out the world's first 14,000-ton-class circular rail crane, the largest of its kind by lifting capacity, marking a major technological breakthrough in ultra-heavy lifting equipment designed ...

Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old
What did ancient people seal in a bronze pot 2,000 years ago? Chinese archaeologists and scientists have jointly confirmed the liquid residue as grain wine of millet and barley from ... Russian Film Festival lands in five Chinese cities, spotlighting deeper cultural ties The Russian Film Festival opened Thursday evening in five Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. According to the organizers, the lineup features contemporary Russian films, historical dramas, family films and ... Tianjin sets up new rules, complete Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei framework for Great Wall protection North China's Tianjin Municipality has introduced dedicated regulations to strengthen protection of the Great Wall, becoming the latest of the 15 provincial-level regions that are home to the ancient heritage ...

Russian Film Festival lands in five Chinese cities, spotlighting deeper cultural ties
Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old What did ancient people seal in a bronze pot 2,000 years ago? Chinese archaeologists and scientists have jointly confirmed the liquid residue as grain wine of millet and barley from ... The Russian Film Festival opened Thursday evening in five Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. According to the organizers, the lineup features contemporary Russian films, historical dramas, family films and ... Tianjin sets up new rules, complete Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei framework for Great Wall protection North China's Tianjin Municipality has introduced dedicated regulations to strengthen protection of the Great Wall, becoming the latest of the 15 provincial-level regions that are home to the ancient heritage ...

Tianjin sets up new rules, complete Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei framework for Great Wall protection
Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old What did ancient people seal in a bronze pot 2,000 years ago? Chinese archaeologists and scientists have jointly confirmed the liquid residue as grain wine of millet and barley from ... Russian Film Festival lands in five Chinese cities, spotlighting deeper cultural ties The Russian Film Festival opened Thursday evening in five Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. According to the organizers, the lineup features contemporary Russian films, historical dramas, family films and ... North China's Tianjin Municipality has introduced dedicated regulations to strengthen protection of the Great Wall, becoming the latest of the 15 provincial-level regions that are home to the ancient heritage ...

How reading turned a boy into a national treasure of traditional Chinese opera
During the past four decades, renowned Wuxi Opera (Xiju) performer Zhou Dongliang has dedicated himself to the melodies and traditions of this local Chinese opera. Behind the glory of the stage lies a lifelong journey accompanied by the quiet fragrance of books. For Zhou, reading has never been ...

Guizhou's cave adventure craze takes niche outdoor sport mainstream
Rural tourism thrives in Wuyuan County, E China

Rural tourism thrives in Wuyuan County, E China
Guizhou's cave adventure craze takes niche outdoor sport mainstream

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Адвокат жены Павла Крисевича заявила о давлении ФСБ на её подзащитную
Елена Моргунова находится под административным арестом в Рязанской области

В Непале похоронят 226 неопознанных тел после разрушительного наводнения
Морги в зоне катастрофы переполнены

Правительство РФ продлило запрет на вывоз дизельного топлива
На фоне продолжающегося дефицита

Прокурор в Новгороде предупредил "Яблоко" в связи с роликом о мире
На ролик пожаловался избирком

В Исландии проходит референдум о планах присоединения к ЕС
По опросам, мнения исландцев разделены почти поровну

Трамп: США возьмут под контроль часть нефтяных запасов Венесуэлы
Власти в Каракасе приветствовали соглашение

В столице Нигера произошли вооружённые столкновения
По ряду сообщений, мятежники захватили аэропорт

Взрыв в украинском селе Милая: более 30 погибших
Власти заявили о "преступной халатности"

В Тбилиси нашли мёртвым блогера, выступавшего за грузино-абхазское примирение
В Абхазии его обвиняли в госизмене

Гражданин РФ признан виновным в незаконном экспорте авиазапчастей
Суд присяжных в Южном округе американского штата Флорида признал виновным по всем 12 пунктам обвинения 62-летнего Александра Мамонова – гражданина России, проживающего во Флориде, по делу о незаконном экспорте авиационных запчастей компании "Аэрофлот" в России. Об этом сообщает "Голос Америки". По данным следствия, Мамонов, ранее работавший в "Аэрофлоте", переехал во Флориду и организовал схему поставки авиазапчастей на сумму около миллиона долларов после введения в 2022 году дополнительных...

Канада сняла санкции с Анатолия Чубайса
Для этого были найдены "веские основания"

Военные РФ атаковали Николаев и Киев. Погибла двухлетняя девочка
Вероятно, загорелся склад боеприпасов

11 человек пострадали из-за атаки БПЛА в Ростовской области. Под удар попали склады Ozon и DNS
Обновлено. Пострадали 11 человек, уточнил ростовский губернатор. 11 человек, согласно последним данным властей, пострадали в Ростовской области из-за атаки беспилотников в ночь на 29 августа. Под удар попали склады маркетплейса Ozon и интернет-магазина DNS, повреждены жилые дома. Губернатор Юрий Слюсарь сначала заявил о семерых пострадавших в Ростове-на-Дону, но позже уточнил информацию: всего в области ранены 11 человек, девять из них находятся в больницах, в их числе четыре ребёнка....

В России арестовали на 10 суток жену акциониста Павла Крисевича
Ей вменили неповиновение сотрудникам полиции

В Ростовской области ввели режим ЧС из-за остановки портов
Неработающие порты перегружены сельхозпродукцией, её не могут вывезти

Суд в Санкт-Петербурге заочно арестовал Александра Невзорова
За уклонение от обязанностей "иноагента" и экстремизм

"Факультет свободных искусств и наук" признан нежелательной организацией
Это учебное заведение в Черногории создали эмигрировавшие российские учёные

В подмосковной Коломне нашли крупный денежный клад XV века
Более 2600 серебряных монет

Минюст признал "иноагентом" "яблочника" Константина Горожанко
И ещё трёх человек и два интернет-проекта

Министр: военные РФ уничтожили 90% складов с продуктами в Украине
Дефицит не грозит, но логистика усложнится

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DRC opposition rejects President Tshisekedi's offer of national dialogue
Opposition groups in the DR Congo have rejected President Felix Tshisekedi’s offer of a national dialogue aimed at reconciling the conflict-wracked country.

US due to cut off UAE branches of Egypt's Banque Misr over Iran ties
The US Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates from the US financial system, an official said Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically.

Gaani festival celebrates history of resilient peoples united by shared history
The Gaani festival in northern Benin celebrates the shared history of three peoples separated by colonisation.

Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base
Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.

Solar-powered ambulance completes successful trial run
The world’s first solar ambulance completed a successful trial run on Friday, raising hopes of bringing vital medical care to remote regions.

UN calls on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians
The United Nations is calling on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians, days after a brutal attacked by armed gang members left 47 people dead and dozens kidnapped.

Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital
Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year.

Funerals held for victims of Algeria's deadly wildfires
Victims of deadly wildfires that swept through Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province were buried Friday in Djemaa Beni Habibi, as grieving relatives and Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb gathered for the funerals.

Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king
Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.

Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave
The bodies of six men, their hands tied and their eyes blindfolded, were found on Monday by people who had gone into a forest in Forécariah prefecture to collect firewood.

Kenyan police fire teargas to disperse protesting small-scale traders
Shop owners and importers were demonstrating against an increase in import duties they say will hurt small businesses.

Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency, her first major concert run since revealing her stiff‑person syndrome diagnosis.

Six months into Iran War there is no end in sight to the conflict
As life continues in Iran despite economic hardship, the war has settled into a stalemate with mediated talks failing to produce a peace deal.

Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war
Around a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza.

Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters, killing four amid deteriorating camp conditions
Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Gaza, hitting a tent shelter and worsening conditions in overcrowded camps plagued by pests and poor sanitation.

‘We only tried to save our lives’: Algerians survey wildfire devastation
Authorities recorded nearly 2,000 fires across Algeria in July alone, underscoring the growing challenge facing communities already vulnerable to extreme heat and dry conditions.

Sudan lifts two-year curfew in Khartoum amid ongoing war
Sudan has lifted a two-year-old night-time curfew and a state of emergency in the capital, Khartoum, in a move authorities say will allow residents to move and work around the clock.

UN and partners strengthen Ebola preparedness in South Sudan border town
Humanitarian organisations warn there is a significant risk of a spillover due to extensive cross-border trade and travel between the two countries.

Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared
Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.

Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin marathon
His withdrawal leaves the men's race wide open, while the women's event is set to feature Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, who recently set a new women's marathon world record in London.

Nightlife thrives in deeply religious northern state of Nigeria
Sokoto state is known as the “Seat of the Caliphate” for its role in the birth and propagation of Islam in the region.

UN chief says additional $1.1 billion urgently needed to fight Ebola outbreak
As a fast-growing Ebola outbreak grips the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations is warning of a critical funding gap. Secretary-General António Guterres says another 1.1 billion dollars is urgently needed to contain the crisis.

Libya energy crisis leaves parts of oil-rich country struggling
In Tripoli, shoppers are turning to their mobile phone flashlights as power cuts plunge grocery stores into darkness. Libya is facing its worst crisis in years, with severe fuel shortages disrupting daily life. As summer heat peaks, millions struggle to keep homes, cars and businesses running.

Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants.

U.S. deports dozens to Haiti as migrants arrive in unfamiliar country
It is the second U.S. deportation flight to Haiti since Temporary Protected Status was ended for some 350,000 Haitians living in the United States.

Near-total lunar eclipse as moon passes through Earth's shadow
Residents of Lisbon looked to the skies in the early hours of Friday morning as Portugal experienced a partial lunar eclipse.

Nepal: army rescues hundreds as diaspora mourns lives lost
Nepal’s army rescues hundreds from a flooded hydropower tunnel as more than 1,500 remain missing, while the Nepali diaspora holds vigils in New York.

Algeria declares 3 days of national mourning as wildfire death toll rises to 12
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Thursday declared a three-day national mourning after wildfires in the northeast killed at least 12 people and injured dozens.

DR Congo begins Ebola vaccinations as deadliest outbreak on record spreads
Authorities are therefore using Ervebo under a compassionate-use programme while researchers gather data on whether it can protect against the current strain.

Agriculture: West Africa seeks to speed up the movement of seeds
Ahead of the Kigali forum, more than 200 agricultural sector stakeholders called for easier movement of seeds across West Africa.

Zambian opposition leader Mundubile taken into custody on treason charges
The Zambian opposition leader who was runner-up in this month's disputed presidential election was taken into custody Thursday over treason allegations, police said.

Police in Ceuta clash with anti-migrant protesters as tensions rise
Police in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta clashed with anti-migrant protesters on Thursday, one month after thousands of migrants entered the territory from Morocco.

SA court postpones extradition hearing of UK man charged with murdering family
A court in Johannesburg on Thursday postponed the extradition hearing of British man of Zimbabwean heritage wanted in the UK for the murders of his wife and two daughters.

Hundreds gather in Oslo to support Norway’s King Harald V
Hundreds gather outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V’s worsening health.

Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing
Communities along Nepal’s Trishuli River face catastrophic damage, hundreds missing and destroyed bridges as helicopters race to evacuate the injured.

Most Tunisian regions on high alert amid second extreme heatwave
Temperatures have soared to 49 degrees Celsius across parts of the country, as the heat coincides with power cuts and water scarcity.

China: Video shows mudslide surging through Gyirong port
A flash flood swept through China’s Gyirong port on 26 August after a major disaster struck nearby Nepal. Footage shows mud and debris engulfing the border trade hub.

Former Bosnian Serb Ratko Mladic convicted of genocide dies aged 84
Mladic oversaw the killing of some 8,000 Muslim men and boys in a UN-designated “safe area” in Srebenica in 1995.

Qatar’s foreign minister visits Tehran as efforts to ease Iran-U.S. crisis continue
The visit came after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization reported that an oil tanker had been hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

Senegal ruling party Pastef presses government over 2027 local elections
Senegal is heading toward a crucial political test, with local elections expected in January 2027.

Opposition urges African Union to intervene in Zambia's disputed election
They say the 1 September inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema will render scrutiny of the disputed vote “moot”.

South Africa: Family murder suspect Ndodana Tshuma remanded until September
The case will now return to court as South African authorities continue the process that could determine whether Tshuma is extradited to Britain to face the allegations there.

Panama Canal cuts ship traffic as El Niño threatens water supplies
The Panama Canal is set to reduce daily ship transits in September, as an unusually early dry season and lower rainfall linked to El Niño threaten water supplies.

Rescuers search for survivors follow catastrophic flash floods in Nepal
More than 1,000 people are still missing after a wall of ice, mud, and rock collapsed, sweeping through the region.

Tanzania’s political crisis deepens after VP resignation
Tanzania’s governing party expelled the vice president who resigned this week, in an act of retaliation that will further test the credentials of the East African nation as a place of relative peace and stability.

Russia’s overnight drone barrage ignites fires across Ukrainian cities
Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy and Odesa regions overnight on 27 August. At least one person was killed and seven injured, according to regional authorities.

Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne with record exhibitors and visitors
Gamescom 2026 has opened in Cologne, bringing together developers, industry professionals and gamers for the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to computer and video games.

An endangered frog living in the middle of South Africa's Cape Town
The micro frog - or Microbatrachella capensis - is barely the size of an adult thumbnail and lives in a wetland in the middle of a horse racing track.

Death toll from Algeria wildfires rises to 12, dozens injured
Wildfires are tearing through northeastern Algeria, killing 12 people and injuring dozens.

Nepal flash flood: dramatic footage shows Rasuwa valley engulfed
Dramatic footage shows a flash flood tearing through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, killing 157 people and leaving hundreds missing.