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Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'
Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions.

'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.

Audio reveals exchanges between Spain train operators and drivers moments before deadly crash
The leaked tapes appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move at normal speed, even though another up ahead had stalled.

'Continue your journey': Key moments of leaked Spain train crash audio
Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track.

Met refers itself to police watchdog over letter about Meghan's father
The police force faces scrutiny over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.

Jury shown CCTV of Huntingdon train staff using frying pan in defence
A train crew member shows "sheer courage and bravery in seeking to save lives", a court hears.

Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election
The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.

Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm
It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders.

Grealish dropped by Everton after 'breach of club discipline'
Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's Carabao Cup tie with Newcastle United on Thursday "due to a breach of club discipline".

King Charles arrives in Guyana as Bahamas visit declared 'diplomatic success'
As the King left the Bahamas his spokesman said the islands had "a special place in the King's heart".

What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending?
BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.

What the Budget means for your money
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate
Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.

Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.

'The city is alive': A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next
A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.

Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare
The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.

Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain
The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.

'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out
He got famous playing video games but now you're more likely to see Seán McLoughlin in one.

Europe's youth is on the march - but does anything actually unite them?
The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?

We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences
An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.

'I live with a ghost': The people saving money by moving into Japan's haunted houses
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

Burnham 'ready to support' Poundland staff as retailer faces collapse
Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says
Kevin T has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise.

MI5 false evidence in neo-Nazi spy case a serious failing, says intelligence watchdog
Lord Leveson says MI5 lying to multiple courts was as "serious as anything" he has dealt with.

George Michael's Faith guitar sells for £180k after auction row
The brother of the singer's late personal assistant said she would not have wanted the items to be sold.

More than 43 million ballots cast so far in midterms early voting surge
Hispanic voters have helped drive the early voting numbers, which appear to outpace overall turnout for previous elections in some battleground counties.

Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'
Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".

Offshore workers turn to weight-loss jabs to meet helicopter weight rules
From Sunday anyone weighing more than 19st 7Ib (124kg) will be banned from flying to an offshore platform.

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Grealish dropped by Everton after 'breach of club discipline'
Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's Carabao Cup tie with Newcastle United on Thursday "due to a breach of club discipline".

Is the double drop from the Premier League becoming more common?
Back-to-back relegations to the third tier of English football are becoming more common and this season Burnley could make it a hat-trick after Luton Town and Leicester.

Duckett and Dawson deliver in England's consolation win
Ben Duckett hits 167 and Liam Dawson takes four wickets as England end the tri-series with victory over Sri Lanka.

Careless dismissals give Australia route to series win in South Africa
Australia take a step towards victory over South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of careless batting from Proteas' top order.

Zverev seals world number one spot after win
Alexander Zverev will replace Jannik Sinner as men’s world number one at his earliest opportunity after reaching the Vienna quarter-finals.

Al Jazeera

Real Madrid and FC Barcelona honour Spain train crash victims
Spanish football clubs were among those to hold a minute’s silence for the victims of Wednesday’s train collision.

Palestinians injured, arrested in Israeli raids across West Bank
This comes as more than 3,300 Palestinians are forced from homes in Hebron as Israel's military offensive continues.

Does Russia offer African countries an equal partnership?
President Vladimir Putin hosts African leaders at a summit in Moscow.

Israel election result shows no overall majority as vote count complete
Opposition explores options to form coalition as no party secures the 61 seats required for parliamentary majority.

Man targeted Muslims, Africans and North Africans, French prosecutors say
Prosecutor Olivier Christen said suspect admitted that he chose the location because it was 'a hotbed for Islamists'.

Cornell begins no confidence vote over handling of alleged gang rape
Faculty vote will continue until next Friday and could send message that school's president has lost their confidence.

Trump says won’t ‘take sides’ in Brazil election, but calls it a ‘disgrace’
Comments come after Trump ally Flavio Bolsonaro fled to Miami in US and claimed, without evidence, that vote was stolen.

Netanyahu attacks Palestinian-Israeli parties as he falls short of majority
With all votes now counted, opposition parties could join forces with Palestinian-Israeli parties to unseat Netanyahu.

‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
Palestinian voters could decide Israel’s future, but its political class refuses to accept their mandate

Pentagon fires general it says leaked classified information to media
Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was subject of investigation into leaking information about Iran and Ukraine.

Texas Republican group seeks to block certification of state’s election
Republicans in a Texas county have filed a lawsuit asking for ballots in the state's midterm races to be hand-counted.

US Muslims concerned but resilient as ‘hate’ attacks target Abdul El-Sayed
Muslim advocates say the best way to respond to hate is to elect the Democratic candidate in Michigan to US Senate.

Finland launches criminal probe of suspected environmental damage by Google
The US tech giant is investing $15bn in a huge new data centre project in northern Finland.

Al Jazeera marks 30th anniversary with network overhaul
Marking three decades, Al Jazeera unveils a new structure: three channels, 33 programmes, and tech-driven innovation.

Albanian opposition storms parliament, sets off flares and smoke bombs
Opposition lawmakers disrupt parliament session, accusing prime minister of downplaying ongoing antigovernment protests.

At least 14 people killed in attack on Ukraine train station
A Russian drone strike killed at least 14 people at Dnipro’s main railway station in central Ukraine.

Pakistan rights activist Imaan Mazari and husband jailed for 10 years
Couple say they are 'prisoners of conscience' being made an example of by Pakistan's military-backed authorities.

UAE sentences eight people to life over arms supplies to Sudan’s army
Defendants handed ⁠life sentences amid tensions between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi over Sudan's war and the RSF.

France football chief backs Real Madrid’s Mbappe after China apology
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe should be allowed to move on after apology to China, says French football federation chief.

European Central Bank President Lagarde to step down early
Christine Lagarde will leave the post in February, nine months before the end of her eight-year term.

Why US Sports Owners Spend Millions on Politics
US sports team owners include some of the wealthiest people in the world and some spend millions of dollars on politics

Manchester United’s Carrick backs Fernandes and is expected to face Chelsea
Michael Carrick will manage Man Utd at Chelsea on Saturday despite sacking rumours and says Bruno Fernandes will return.

Deadly rock collapse at famous Turkiye tourist site
Deadly rock collapse at famous Turkiye tourist site

Israel’s anti-Qatar campaign bleeds into elections
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman rejects 'disinformation' amid allegations by some Israelis of voting interference.

Spanish long jumper Julieta Gallego among victims of deadly train collision
Julieta Gallego, who competed for Madrid-based AD Sprint, among those killed in train crash in Spain.

Global Times

CPC plenum concludes, adopting resolution on persevering with full, rigorous Party self-governance
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held its fifth plenary session from Monday to Thursday ...

China to continue suspending export quota management for phosphate rock, silver in 2027; policy facilitates compliant trade while retaining regulatory oversight
China will continue to suspend export quota management for phosphate rock and silver while maintaining export licensing requirements, according to ...

Steinmeier's visit highlights China-Germany industrial links as Merz sends mixed signals
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's ongoing state visit to China has put the spotlight on the deep industrial ties and innovation ...

Reconnaissance setup boosts carrier situational awareness: Chinese expert
As the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Liaoning carrier group continues the training in the western Pacific, Japan's Defense ...

To understand the new 'Made in China' era, the West must shed prejudices: Global Times editorial

Why ASEAN won't buy Australian defence chief's claims on Chinese military
Global Times

GT Voice: SK shipbuilding's high-end edge hinges on Asian industrial collaboration
Global Times

HKSAR housing chief resigns over deadly Wang Fuk Court fire; CE John Lee announces accountability probe and reforms following inquiry report
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho had resigned to take political responsibility for the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, which claimed 168 lives in November 2025, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee announced on Thursday as the government released an independent ...

China's longest metro loop line now operational in Wuhan, with transfers to 18 lines
China opposes US blacklisting of three Chinese firms over so-called 'forced labor' accusations, vows to safeguard interests

China opposes US blacklisting of three Chinese firms over so-called 'forced labor' accusations, vows to safeguard interests
China's longest metro loop line now operational in Wuhan, with transfers to 18 lines

Rudong County in China's Jiangsu makes efforts to improve aquatic ecological environment
In recent years, Rudong County in Nantong City has made efforts to improve its aquatic ecological environment. Water environment of the three rivers, namely the Taiyun River, the Jueju River ... Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in south China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scientific achievements and top research talent. ... French supermarket cyberattacks highlight physical risks of hacking, China's state security authority warns China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Wednesday warned that cyberattacks are no longer confined to stealing data in the virtual world, but can directly target physical systems and cause ...

Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory
Rudong County in China's Jiangsu makes efforts to improve aquatic ecological environment In recent years, Rudong County in Nantong City has made efforts to improve its aquatic ecological environment. Water environment of the three rivers, namely the Taiyun River, the Jueju River ... At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in south China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scientific achievements and top research talent. ... French supermarket cyberattacks highlight physical risks of hacking, China's state security authority warns China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Wednesday warned that cyberattacks are no longer confined to stealing data in the virtual world, but can directly target physical systems and cause ...

French supermarket cyberattacks highlight physical risks of hacking, China's state security authority warns
Rudong County in China's Jiangsu makes efforts to improve aquatic ecological environment In recent years, Rudong County in Nantong City has made efforts to improve its aquatic ecological environment. Water environment of the three rivers, namely the Taiyun River, the Jueju River ... Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in south China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scientific achievements and top research talent. ... China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Wednesday warned that cyberattacks are no longer confined to stealing data in the virtual world, but can directly target physical systems and cause ...

Humanoid robot firms including AgiBot report rapid revenue growth
GraphicAnalysis: Networked computing, intelligent future

GraphicAnalysis: Networked computing, intelligent future
Humanoid robot firms including AgiBot report rapid revenue growth

China, EU key forces in upholding multilateral trade; Chinese commerce minister urges joint efforts in solving EU problems
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Tuesday that China and the EU are key forces in upholding the multilateral trading system, stressing that China is not the source of the EU's problems but a partner in solving them. He urged the EU to work with China to ...

Motorcycle firm ZXMOTO to expand capacity in Chongqing as demand surges
Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has won a permit to construct a plant in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality with an annual output of 500,000 motorcycles, according to local media reports on ... Chinese enterprises present innovative products at Maldives Expo 2026 The expo attracted approximately 430 exhibitors, showcasing than 4,400 exhibits across seven themed exhibition zones. Twelve Chinese enterprises participated in the event, bringing new opportunities for Maldivian SMEs to ... China's Heihe Port launches seasonal hovercraft service Heihe Port launched a seasonal hovercraft service to transport passengers between China and Russia on Tuesday. A one-way trip takes around two minutes.

Chinese enterprises present innovative products at Maldives Expo 2026
Motorcycle firm ZXMOTO to expand capacity in Chongqing as demand surges Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has won a permit to construct a plant in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality with an annual output of 500,000 motorcycles, according to local media reports on ... The expo attracted approximately 430 exhibitors, showcasing than 4,400 exhibits across seven themed exhibition zones. Twelve Chinese enterprises participated in the event, bringing new opportunities for Maldivian SMEs to ... China's Heihe Port launches seasonal hovercraft service Heihe Port launched a seasonal hovercraft service to transport passengers between China and Russia on Tuesday. A one-way trip takes around two minutes.

China's Heihe Port launches seasonal hovercraft service
Motorcycle firm ZXMOTO to expand capacity in Chongqing as demand surges Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has won a permit to construct a plant in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality with an annual output of 500,000 motorcycles, according to local media reports on ... Chinese enterprises present innovative products at Maldives Expo 2026 The expo attracted approximately 430 exhibitors, showcasing than 4,400 exhibits across seven themed exhibition zones. Twelve Chinese enterprises participated in the event, bringing new opportunities for Maldivian SMEs to ... Heihe Port launched a seasonal hovercraft service to transport passengers between China and Russia on Tuesday. A one-way trip takes around two minutes.

In pics: rainbow over Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall
An aerial drone photo taken in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, on Oct. 28, 2026, shows a rainbow over the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall. Saudi university holds event to promote Saudi-Chinese cultural exchanges Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh held an event on Tuesday titled "Melody of China in the Heart of the Kingdom" to promote cultural and intellectual exchanges between Saudi ... Inheritor of carved lacquer art presents craft on porcelain body Zhu Jiang polishes a piece of work of the carved lacquer craft on porcelain body in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2026. Born in 1976, Zhu ...

Saudi university holds event to promote Saudi-Chinese cultural exchanges
In pics: rainbow over Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall An aerial drone photo taken in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, on Oct. 28, 2026, shows a rainbow over the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall. Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh held an event on Tuesday titled "Melody of China in the Heart of the Kingdom" to promote cultural and intellectual exchanges between Saudi ... Inheritor of carved lacquer art presents craft on porcelain body Zhu Jiang polishes a piece of work of the carved lacquer craft on porcelain body in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2026. Born in 1976, Zhu ...

Inheritor of carved lacquer art presents craft on porcelain body
In pics: rainbow over Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall An aerial drone photo taken in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, on Oct. 28, 2026, shows a rainbow over the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall. Saudi university holds event to promote Saudi-Chinese cultural exchanges Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh held an event on Tuesday titled "Melody of China in the Heart of the Kingdom" to promote cultural and intellectual exchanges between Saudi ... Zhu Jiang polishes a piece of work of the carved lacquer craft on porcelain body in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2026. Born in 1976, Zhu ...

Chinese 'wuxia' game 'Phantom Blade Zero' tops bestseller list on digital distribution platform Steam
Chinese AAA wuxia action game Phantom Blade Zero topped the bestseller list on Steam on Thursday, the second day after its release, with its combat system, boss fights and action sequences emerging as major highlights in reviews. Phantom Blade Zero builds a dark and mysterious world based on ...

Chinese and Elon Musk-linked AI films stumble at box office and with critics, exposing storytelling gap
How a spectacular aerial show by China-US team brought Chinese drone tech to the fore

How a spectacular aerial show by China-US team brought Chinese drone tech to the fore
Chinese and Elon Musk-linked AI films stumble at box office and with critics, exposing storytelling gap

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Умер британский актер Патрик Стюарт, сыгравший во франшизе "Люди Икс"
Ему было 86 лет

На бывшего замглавы мурманской облдумы Степахно завели дело о госизмене
Степахно якобы передавал материалы украинской разведке

"Новую газету" выселяют из московского офиса
В сентябре Минюст внес "Новую газету" в реестр "иностранных агентов"

В Алешках завершили разминирование для гуманитарной миссии
Гуманитарный конвой готов к отправке

В разных странах проходит памятная акция "Возвращение имен"
Акция посвящена памяти жертв политических репрессий

В Испании число жертв крупной ж/д катастрофы возросло до 74-х
Ранее сообщалось о 69 погибших

Кристин Лагард досрочно покинет пост главы ЕЦБ
70-летняя Лагард возглавляет ЕЦБ с ноября 2019 года

Минцифры предложило обязательную регистрацию IMEI ввезенных смартфонов
Об этом узнало РБК

Михаила Светова заочно приговорили к году колонии
Его обвинили в уклонении от исполнения обязанностей "иноагента"

Контейнеровоз из Израиля затонул после атаки БПЛА у берегов Болгарии
На борту находились 18 моряков – все они спасены

В результате удара по Кременчугу погибли люди, много раненых
Повреждены жилые многоэтажные дома

В Израиле расследуют возможное иностранное вмешательство в выборы
В "Ликуде" подозревают Катар и Турцию

Госкомпании России потратили 17 миллиардов рублей на защиту от дронов
Крупнейшими заказчиками стали аэропорты

Власти "ЛНР" заявили об атаке на энергоинфраструктуру
Без света остались 150 тысяч абонентов

Россия ударила по вокзалу в Днепре, не менее 14 погибших
Удар нанесен реактивным дроном

Пентагон отказался расследовать перебои в работе Starlink у ВСУ
Сенаторы от обеих партий требовали выяснить, кто распорядился ограничить спутниковую связь

Россия атаковала Украину дронами. В Ровенской области погиб человек
Под ударами оказались Днепр и Харьков

ФСБ отчиталась о подростках, завербованных в "Дайвинчике"
Всего за год арестованы 56 человек в возрасте от 12 до 24 лет

За операцией в Алешках будут наблюдать журналисты Newsmax
Они работают вместе с представителями России и Украины

Налет украинских дронов на Москву и удар по Стерлитамаку
Собянин заявляет о 231 сбитом БПЛА

Africanews

Cameroon families demand return of relatives from Ukraine
In Cameroon, the “Bring Back Our Sons and Brothers” collective organised a peaceful march on Wednesday, 28 October, to the Russian embassy. They are calling on Russia and the Cameroonian government to work together to dismantle networks recruiting Cameroonians clandestinely into the Russian army.

Libya’s central bank targeted in overnight raid raising fresh concerns
Libya's central bank on Thursday said unidentified individuals raided its headquarters in Tripoli, hours after parliament said it had accepted a request from its governor to resign.

No clear majority emerges as Israel counts final election votes
The Israeli Elections Committee continued counting votes on Thursday from envelopes cast by voters authorized to vote outside their assigned polling stations.

Cubans call for lifting of embargo, express hope for better lives
Cuban citizens expressed hope that the US will respond to the calls of the international community as soon as possible and voiced their wishes for better lives, after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution for the 34th consecutive time urging the US to end its embargo.

DRC: US sanctions on Rwanda draw mixed reactions in Goma
In Goma, some residents want to believe that this additional pressure could help break the deadlock. Michel Kamango hopes the sanctions will affect the parties concerned and help bring about a return to peace.

Putin hails 'natural allies' at Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
President Putin welcomed nearly two dozen African leaders to the Kremlin on Wednesday for a two-day Russia-Africa summit.

Vatican: Century of Mercedes-Benz popemobiles goes on display
From silk-lined limousines to vehicles fitted with bulletproof glass, eight historic popemobiles go on display at the Vatican Museums. The exhibition traces how papal transport has evolved over nearly a century.

French music producer awaits trial six years after police beating
Six years after being violently beaten by three police officers, Michel Zecler is awaiting the opening of their trial on 9 November in Paris. The music producer says he remains deeply scarred and angry over police violence.

Gabon oil rig disaster: Three bodies found, two still missing
Three bodies have been found following the sinking of an oil rig off the coast of Gabon on Saturday, while the search continues for two people still missing, according to an updated toll released by Gabonese authorities overnight from Wednesday to Thursday.

DRC Ebola clinic celebrates departure of last confirmed cases
Medical staff were joined by local residents as they celebrated the departure of the last Ebola patients from a treatment center in DR Congo’s Ituri province. It’s the first time the Médicins Sans Frontières-run clinic has had no confirmed Ebola cases since the outbreak was declared in May.

A year after Tanzania’s bloody election, victims still await justice
A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.

Albania: opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flares
Opposition MPs disrupted a parliamentary session in Albania by brandishing smoke flares and displaying photographs of injured protesters. They accused police of using violence against demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.

Rembrandt's masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands
Visitors to the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, can once again take home a piece of the Dutch master's art, permanently tattooed on their skin.

Pix of the Day, 29th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 29th October, 2026 - Across the world

Cameroonian opposition parties condemn the suspension of Issa Tchiroma’s party
Cameroonian opposition parties condemned the three-month suspension of Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s political party, the National Salvation Front of Cameroon.

Senegal: What strategies to tackle the debt? [Business Africa]
Senegal is stepping up negotiations with international creditors to ease its public debt burden, estimated at nearly 130% of GDP in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Brazilians divided after defeated candidate Bolsonaro flees to US
As Brazilian media reported the news that defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro had fled to the US, public opinion remained divided. The 45-year-old former senator is under investigation over allegations of corruption, money laundering and tax evasion.

Ghana says Russia has backed its bid to join BRICS as a partner country
Accra is seeking partner status in the bloc of emerging economies, hoping to attract investment, expand trade, and strengthen its economy.

Israel: protesters demand Arab-Jewish unity government after election
Protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a government bringing together Jewish and Arab parties. With Israel's election producing no clear winner, police moved in to disperse activists blocking traffic.

Tunisian journalist sentenced to four years in jail on terrorism charges
International journalism organisations have condemned Zied el-Heni's conviction on terrorism offenses saying its an escalation of Tunisia's assault on the press.

Libya's eastern administration bans nationals from Iran and Afghanistan
Libya’s Government of National Stability that controls the country’s east has barred citizens of Iran and Afghanistan from entering its territory.

Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the night
Rescue teams worked through the night at the site of a train collision that killed 68 people near Toledo. Cranes continued clearing the wreckage as authorities set up a temporary morgue to identify victims.

6 million in Haiti face severe hunger amid violence, displacement and El Niño
Aid organisations in Haiti are introducing a new programme to help people get enough to eat. Nearly six million people in the Caribbean nation are experiencing severe hunger, according to a new UN-backed report. Almost two million are facing emergency levels of food insecurity.

US imposes sanctions on Rwandan defence ministry over links to Congo rebels
Washington hopes to increase pressure on Kigali to withdraw its troops from the DRC and end support for the M23 group.

Bahamas: King Charles III dances with locals during Caribbean visit
King Charles III showed off his dance moves during a colourful Junkanoo street parade in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, on Wednesday, 28 October, as part of his first Caribbean tour since becoming monarch.

Calls for slavery reparations grow louder as British king visits Caribbean
King Charles III's nine-day visit is being overshadowed by increasingly vocal demands for Britain to pay for its role in the slave trade.

Russia-Africa Summit: Putin seeks to expand ties with the continent
At the plenary session, Vladimir Putin told delegates that Moscow was Africa's best partner, calling for an end to Western domination.

Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night
Spain reels from the deadly Toledo high-speed train collision that killed 68 and injured more than 100, sparking grief, protests and calls for resignations.

Palestinian citizens of Israel hope election results bring change
Palestinian citizens of Israel expressed optimism on Wednesday following the strong showing of Arab parties in the elections.

Recreatrales festival transforms Ouagadougou neighbourhood
In Ouagadougou, an entire neighbourhood brings the Récréâtrales theatre festival to life. For its 14th edition, running from October 24 to 31, residents of Bougsemtenga are hosting performances in their courtyards.

Africa Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases, mostly in DR Congo
Africa's latest outbreak of Ebola has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, the vast majority of them in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congolese health authorities said on Tuesday, with almost 5,000 fatalities.

King Charles III's Caribbean tour renews calls for UK slavery reparations
The British king begins a tour of the Caribbean today, during which he will visit several former British colonies. It has renewed calls for the UK to apologies and pay reparations for its role in the slave trade.

Oil slick from Strait of Hormuz reaches UAE's northern coast
An oil slick from a tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz has reached the United Arab Emirates.

Spain: Rescuers search mangled train wreckage near Toledo
At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in central Spain’s Toledo province, on Wednesday, 28 October. Authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers searched the wreckage.

Humanitarian situation worsening in Sudan's camps for displaced people
Displaced and official at Al-Karama 3 camp in the city of El-Damazin in Sudan's Blue Nile state say the humanitarian conditions are deteriorating in the camp, as war rages in the country. "The camp hasn't received any food aid for four months now," says the camp's manager.

Bolsonaro’s son and family flee to Miami after refusing to concede
Flávio Bolsonaro and his family landed in Miami on Monday after leaving Brazil, following his defeat in the presidential election.

Britain's King Charles III attends youth rally in the Bahamas
Britain’s King Charles III on Tuesday addressed a youth gathering at Clifford Park in Nassau, recalling the Bahamas’ independence celebrations in 1973 and highlighting the country’s cultural achievements and vulnerability to climate change.

South Sudan independence figure Joseph Lagu dies aged 94
South Sudan is observing national mourning on Wednesday following the death of Joseph Lagu, a key figure in the independence of the world's youngest country, who told AFP that he began his fight armed with only "a machete".

Tanzania announces first major natural gas discovery in a decade
Tanzania has announced its first natural gas discovery in a decade, with an estimated 223 billion cubic feet found at the Kasa-1X ST2 well in the Mnazi Bay area.

Pix of the Day, 28th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 28th October, 2026 - Across the world

South African activists push back on data centre rush
Civil society groups have demanded a halt in the construction of new AI centres in South Africa. The prospect of a water- and power-hungry hyperscale data centre near areas of the city where thousands of people lack proper access to these resources has alarmed activists.

Russia's President Putin hosts counterparts from Mozambique, Libya and Equatorial Guinea
Russian President Vladimir Putin met for talks with counterparts from Mozambique, Libya and Equatorial Guinea in Moscow on Tuesday following the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.

Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery closes 'historic' IPO
Africa's largest ever initial public offering closed on Wednesday after raising funds from investors in 120 countries. The IPO for Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery was extended by two weeks to allow more Africans to participate.

Spain: First footage reveals wreckage of deadly high-speed train crash
At least 10 people died when a high-speed train struck another near Toledo, Spain. Two carriages derailed, leaving rescuers searching through the wreckage as authorities warned the death toll could rise.

Whereabouts of Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Bolsonaro unknown
The whereabouts of Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro were unknown on Wednesday after reports that he fled the country. Bolsonaro lost the runoff election to incumbent Luis Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday but has refused to concede defeat.

No clear winner in Israel's first election since the 2023 Hamas attack
The vote has widely been seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict, with turnout the highest in decades.

Judge throws out attempted murder case against Zimbabwe VP's ex-wife
After 7 years on remand, the ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice president walked out of a Harare prison on Tuesday after a judge ordered her release. Marry Mubaiwa had been accused of attempting to murder her former husband Constantino Chiwenga in 2019.

Sana'a factory in flames as Houthis, government forces exchange strikes
Houthi media reported that Saudi-backed government forces have launched airstrikes on a "Hamdan" cement factory in Sana'a on Tuesday.

Brazil: Lula celebrates 81st birthday after re-election victory
Brazil's re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated his 81st birthday on Tuesday, 27 October, with dozens of supporters outside the Alvorada presidential palace in Brasília, just two days after winning a closely contested election.

Ukraine: massive fire engulfs buildings after Russian strike on Kharkiv
Five people, including a 4-year-old child, were injured in an overnight Russian drone strike on Kharkiv. The attack set several buildings ablaze, with firefighters working under the threat of further strikes.