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PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme
Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act.

Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost?
The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.

British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station
A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria.

Church names pastor killed by falling sign at Christian festival
Robert Guanco, 41, was a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Iceland votes against restarting talks on joining EU
Broadcaster RUV reports that 52.8% of voters rejected the government's proposal to resume talks.

Three rescued, two still missing as French fishing vessel sinks in Channel
Three of the five crew members were rescued and taken to hospital, the coastguard says.

China censors videos showing deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border
Footage of the flash floods have become almost impossible to find on China’s heavily censored internet.

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.

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.

I was told I was unworthy to be a mother, then they stole my baby
Marion McMillan was one of about 250,000 women who were forced to have their babies adopted between 1949 and 1976.

WhatsApp group chat used to send millions in cash, funding crime and extremism
The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.

They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister
A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related?

Mount Fuji pics, life-changing ramen and a weak yen - why young Brits are going to Japan
Photos of Mount Fuji, bowls of ramen and the bustle of Shibuya Crossing are filling up social media feeds.

We all share a 15-acre Georgian mansion for the price of a two-bed house
Co-housing residents live in a Grade II listed mansion for the same price as a two-bed house.

Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five
Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich.

British heavyweight Moses Itauma handed harsh world-title lesson
British heavyweight Moses Itauma was taught a harsh lesson at world level - what can he learn from defeat and where does the 21-year-old go next?

Large Lake Ontario sign installed in Canada in latest jab at US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada's shoreline with the message: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."

Six ways parents could make the return to school a little easier
Parenting experts give their top tips on how to make sure back-to-school runs as smoothly as possible.

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".

Girl faces six-month recovery after 'freak accident' bus crash on holiday
Emma Williams says what happened to her daughter shows the importance of travel insurance.

Former railway line named Britain's favourite path
The traffic-free route has been maintained by volunteers since the railway closed in the late 1960s.

Some parents 'unaware' summer-born children can defer school
Parents say misinformation means many families do not realise summer-born children can delay school.

'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

Hidden museum gallery to reopen after 83 years
The gallery, which has been closed since 1943, will reopen from 16 September.

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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.

Everton call off Armstrong sale after fan backlash
Everton have called off a proposed deal to sell midfielder Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest following a backlash from the club's supporters.

Tottenham make Ndiaye move with Richarlison set for Everton
Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison set to move in the opposite direction as part of separate negotiations.

Martinez is eighth Chelsea-Villa deal in four years
After Emiliano Martinez's move, BBC Sport looks at why Aston Villa and Chelsea have become one of the Premier League’s busiest transfer partnerships since 2022.

Heavyweight Itauma handed harsh world-title lesson
British heavyweight Moses Itauma was taught a harsh lesson at world level - what can he learn from defeat and where does the 21-year-old go next?

How Sabalenka could lose No 1 ranking at US Open
Will Aryna Sabalenka rediscover her mojo? How will Carlos Alcaraz's comeback go? And can Novak Djokovic win? It's time for the 2026 US Open singles.

Al Jazeera

Iran’s Khamenei calls for Gulf unity as Hormuz tensions persist
Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to confront their 'real enemy' as Iran keeps Hormuz restricted amid stalled diplomacy.

Tearful Roger Federer inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame
'I'm still writing my love letter to tennis,' Swiss legend says as he is applauded by former tennis rivals and friends.

Chelsea signs Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa
Martinez joins the London club on a reported three-year deal worth $10m after spending five years at Villa.

LIVE: Chelsea vs Brighton – Premier League
Follow updates from the Premier League clash - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.

Photos: Nepal issues alerts as region’s flash flood death toll reaches 750
Nepal warns of more flooding as the death toll rises to 750, with more than 3,000 people still missing in the region.

Israel says Netanyahu’s son ‘urgently evacuated’ from the US after threat
Right-wing activist and podcaster Yair Netanyahu lived in the US for several years before his hasty departure.

The home front: How Israel, Iran, and US leaders have been hit by the war
Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the governments in the three countries are fighting political wars at home.

Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal
Venezuela’s interim President has given a televised address to defend a deal of Venezuelan oil for the United States.

Nepal-China flood disaster: What’s the latest toll, how many are missing?
Over 3,000 people remain missing days after a glacier collapse triggered devastating floods near China-Nepal border.

Syria sandstorm blankets Homs in eerie orange haze
Syria sandstorm blankets Homs in eerie orange haze

Canada unveils huge new Lake Ontario sign in snub to Trump
Canada unveils huge new Lake Ontario sign in snub to Trump

Aerial video shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal
Aerial video shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal

Pogacar to have surgery on broken collarbone after horrific Vuelta crash
Pogacar suffered concussion and broke two bones after losing control of his bike when it hit a stone on the road.

One person killed, five wounded in shooting at rave in Switzerland
Police said a manhunt is under way following the incident at the annual techno party.

Iceland rejects EU accession talks in referendum
The 'No' camp garnered 52.8 percent of the vote while the 'Yes' camp secured 47.2 percent, RUV reports.

Toxic waste of war on Gaza reached Israel
The Israeli government cannot insulate its citizens from the impact of the ecocide it wrought on the strip.

Nepal rescuers drill into tunnels in bid to reach trapped workers
Nepali army joins flood rescue efforts at hydroelectric facilities where workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels.

Ethiopia’s Gobena, Kenya’s Olympic champion Jepchirchir win Sydney Marathon
Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.

Messi scores four goals, inspires Inter Miami to 7-1 win over Montreal
Lionel Messi's four goals help Miami snap a five-match winless run and take his season MLS tally to 18 goals.

Hrgovic wins IBF world heavyweight boxing title as Itauma hospitalised
Filip Hrgovic is the first Croatian to become a world heavyweight boxing champion after beating Briton Moses Itauma.

Mapping Iran war’s strikes on Gulf energy and its impact on future of oil
US energy companies have reaped billions from rising oil price, but their assets in the region remain at risk.

US police officer pulls hair, throws punches during arrest in Arkansas
Footage shows an Arkansas state patrol officer pulling a passenger by his hair and punching him during an arrest.

Protests as India’s Hindu nationalists take centre stage in New York
Demonstrators rallied against a celebration in New York City that was hosting Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the RSS.

Air raids, conscripts and China: How Myanmar’s military is regaining ground
Rebel fighters in Myanmar lose key towns as conscription, relentless air raids and Chinese support bolster the military.

Sudanese repair roads by hand in Darfur to improve emergency access
Residents of Golo in Sudan’s central Darfur are clearing and repairing a rugged road by hand to help emergency vehicles.

Global Times

Xi arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit, state visit as Bishkek embraces SCO summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Kyrgyz capital Bishkek on Sunday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 and ...

China provides emergency humanitarian assistance to Nepal in response to mudslide disaster
China has provided emergency humanitarian assistance to Nepal after a severe mudslide disaster devastated their border areas on Aug. 26, ...

US-Canada tensions simmer over trade row and Lake Ontario renaming, with China falsely dragged into dispute
From an escalating trade war to a dispute over the naming of Lake Ontario, tensions between the US and Canada ...

Europe's first humanoid robot mass-production base begins production in China-Serbia joint project
Serbia's first robot factory officially began production in the western city of Sabac on Saturday local time. Jointly built by ...

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

Rescuers still combing mudslide-stricken Gyirong Port for survivors
"Is anyone there?" Rescuers crouched down together and called out in unison every few meters, as they picked their way through mud, boulders and chunks of rock. Since Saturday morning, the members of the Sichuan provincial fire and rescue corps of the China Search and Rescue team have ...

Unusually large wild elephant herd of about 50 wanders through Yunnan villages as drones track movements: local government
15 Tanzanian teachers win China-supported digital teaching contest

15 Tanzanian teachers win China-supported digital teaching contest
Unusually large wild elephant herd of about 50 wanders through Yunnan villages as drones track movements: local government

China-Egypt practical cooperation yields fruitful outcomes
US-Canada tensions simmer over trade row and Lake Ontario renaming, with China falsely dragged into dispute From an escalating trade war to a dispute over the naming of Lake Ontario, tensions between the US and Canada have continued to deepen. Yet some voices in the US ... As China and Egypt mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, the two nations are deepening cooperation across clean energy, digital infrastructure, aerospace, and agriculture, breathing new momentum ... All-out efforts underway to restore communication infrastructure affected by mudslide in Gyirong A staff member works on a base station in Gyirong Town, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 29, 2026. The telecommunication sector has been making all-out efforts to restore the ...

All-out efforts underway to restore communication infrastructure affected by mudslide in Gyirong
US-Canada tensions simmer over trade row and Lake Ontario renaming, with China falsely dragged into dispute From an escalating trade war to a dispute over the naming of Lake Ontario, tensions between the US and Canada have continued to deepen. Yet some voices in the US ... China-Egypt practical cooperation yields fruitful outcomes As China and Egypt mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, the two nations are deepening cooperation across clean energy, digital infrastructure, aerospace, and agriculture, breathing new momentum ... A staff member works on a base station in Gyirong Town, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 29, 2026. The telecommunication sector has been making all-out efforts to restore the ...

China sees 7 pct rise in newly established foreign-invested enterprises in H1
CXMT sues US Defense Department over blacklist to protect business interests, firm tells GT

CXMT sues US Defense Department over blacklist to protect business interests, firm tells GT
China sees 7 pct rise in newly established foreign-invested enterprises in H1

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.

Cutting-edge technologies showcased at 2026 China Int'l Big Data Industry Expo in Guiyang
A staff member operates a power inspection robot with vocal commands at the 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 28, 2026. The ... China-Kyrgyzstan economic and trade cooperation enters new stage of high-quality devt, overseas Chinese businessman says Economic and trade cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan has evolved from early small-scale border trade to a period of high-quality development including infrastructure construction and new-energy investment, Li Quanjun, head ... 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-Kyrgyzstan economic and trade cooperation enters new stage of high-quality devt, overseas Chinese businessman says
Cutting-edge technologies showcased at 2026 China Int'l Big Data Industry Expo in Guiyang A staff member operates a power inspection robot with vocal commands at the 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 28, 2026. The ... Economic and trade cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan has evolved from early small-scale border trade to a period of high-quality development including infrastructure construction and new-energy investment, Li Quanjun, head ... 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 Shanghai immigration officers spot forged identities, stop cross-border crimes with technology and experiences
Cutting-edge technologies showcased at 2026 China Int'l Big Data Industry Expo in Guiyang A staff member operates a power inspection robot with vocal commands at the 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 28, 2026. The ... China-Kyrgyzstan economic and trade cooperation enters new stage of high-quality devt, overseas Chinese businessman says Economic and trade cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan has evolved from early small-scale border trade to a period of high-quality development including infrastructure construction and new-energy investment, Li Quanjun, head ... 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 ...

More than 10,000 take part in annual Bubble Run in Los Angeles
than 10,000 people took part in the annual Bubble Run on Saturday at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, east of Los Angeles, enjoying a day of running, colorful bubbles ... Chinese Football Association debunks rumors of U23 coach's departure The recent online reports claiming that the Chinese Football Association (CFA) would not renew the contract of Antonio Puche, head coach of the Chinese U-23 national team and the men's ... 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 ...

Chinese Football Association debunks rumors of U23 coach's departure
than 10,000 take part in annual Bubble Run in Los Angeles than 10,000 people took part in the annual Bubble Run on Saturday at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, east of Los Angeles, enjoying a day of running, colorful bubbles ... The recent online reports claiming that the Chinese Football Association (CFA) would not renew the contract of Antonio Puche, head coach of the Chinese U-23 national team and the men's ... 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 ...

Modern tech gives voice to Chinese wine over 2,000 years old
than 10,000 take part in annual Bubble Run in Los Angeles than 10,000 people took part in the annual Bubble Run on Saturday at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, east of Los Angeles, enjoying a day of running, colorful bubbles ... Chinese Football Association debunks rumors of U23 coach's departure The recent online reports claiming that the Chinese Football Association (CFA) would not renew the contract of Antonio Puche, head coach of the Chinese U-23 national team and the men's ... 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 ...

Shanghai "swan" spreads wings in the Netherlands
When the red curtain fell at the World Forum Theatre in The Hague on Friday evening, the 1,500-seat auditorium was packed, and the audience rose to its feet in a sustained ovation, with applause and cheers echoing across the theater.

Kids kick critically endangered snake specimen as father joins; Chinese museum strongly condemns 'uncivilized' behavior
Various departments prepare for upcoming new semester across China

Various departments prepare for upcoming new semester across China
Kids kick critically endangered snake specimen as father joins; Chinese museum strongly condemns 'uncivilized' behavior

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Наводнение в Непале: погибли 750 человек, более 3000 пропали без вести
Среди пропавших без вести сотни иностранцев

СМИ: Германия обвинит Россию в попытке диверсии в аэропорту Лейпцига
Ранее там были обнаружены дроны с взрывчаткой

Глава ЦРУ в ходе визита в Москву предложил провести встречу трех лидеров – Axios
Ранее NYT писала, что Рэтклифф призвал Москву вступить в серьезные переговоры

Жителей Ставрополья и Адыгеи лишили гражданства из-за несогласия с войной против Украины
Жителей Ставропольского края и Адыгеи по решению ФСБ лишили российского гражданства. Оба, как утверждает спецслужба, выступали против так называемой специальной военной операции, то есть против войны в Украине. Всего, заявила ФСБ, гражданства лишились восемь "выходцев из Центрально-Азиатского региона и Закавказья". Они якобы создавали угрозу национальной безопасности России. Житель Ставрополья, имя и происхождение которого не указаны, якобы "участвовал в реализации" неких мероприятий для...

В Ленинградской области из-за атаки дронов начался пожар в промзоне
Как пишет ASTRA, может гореть НПЗ "Киришинефтеоргсинтез"

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

Africanews

DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spread
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating people against Ebola in Kisangani, as the country battles an outbreak that has been affecting the country since mid-May.

Zimbabwe: At least 27 people dead after minibus and truck collide head on
A minibus carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people, police said Saturday, in the latest deadly road crash to hit the country.

Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niger after attempted mutiny
Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts.

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.