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Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM says he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedy
Leanne Gregory, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died trying to save her sons swept out to sea.

Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.

Why the charts are full of old songs - and so are your playlists
The chart is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?

The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future
The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?

Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'
The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.

Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster
George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.

Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.

Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections
Serbia is heading to the polls as a student movement attempts to oust longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vučić.

Four-year-old girl dies after fall from tower block
Paramedics gave first aid at the scene on Saturday morningb ut the child later died, police say.

Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claims
Sources close to the duchess said she warned her father last year that he would never meet his grandchildren.

Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion
The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.

Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

Police using AI risks making discrimination worse, researchers warn
AI tools learn from biased records and may deepen discrimination against minorities without oversight, researchers say.

'It gives me the ick': Can you cheat on someone with a video game?
Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.

'I entered foster care at 14 and it saved my life'
A woman says fostering "saved her life" as a campaign launches to tackle a shortage of carers.

How The Beatles found their drummer at Butlin's
Ringo Starr was in a band at Butlin's Skegness in 1962 when Lennon and McCartney paid a visit.

Reviving a 200-year-old ale recipe made in a teapot
Jamie Allsopp helps revive a recipe created in 1822 after it is found with other beer recipes in an attic.

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Every wave has a story. Experience the wonder waiting beneath the surface

Fernandes dropped to Man Utd bench - was Carrick right?
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is dropped from the starting XI for Sunday's game against Bournemouth following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick.

Anderson stops short of retiring after Lancashire exit
James Anderson expresses sadness at being released by Lancashire, but stopped short of confirming the end of his legendary playing career.

Al Jazeera

Murder in Malaysia’s Beverly Hills | True Crime Reports
A young woman is abducted, shot twice, and blown up in the jungle. Who wanted Altantuya dead – and who covered it up?

How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe?
Rising energy costs and protests are sharpening European opposition to renewed US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Netanyahu’s pitch: Can Israel use crypto to evade economic sanctions?
Prime Minister Netanyahu mulls cryptocurrency as answer to economic sanctions on Israel, but there are few buyers.

Gaza content creator tells Al Jazeera how much her award win means
Palestinian girl Nisreen Skaik tells Al Jazeera how much winning a Junior Digital Creator Award means

Bangladesh per capita GDP forecast to outstrip India’s: What does it mean?
Bangladesh expected to surpass India's per capita GDP this year, but that's not the complete economic picture.

The search for gold is a dangerous and laborious gamble for Sudan’s miners
As Sudan’s war destroys livelihoods, the death of 16-year-old Altayeb Alhadi highlights dangers of artisanal mining.

Saudi air defences intercept Houthi barrage near Mecca
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate as fierce ground battles and a devastating siege strangle Yemen's Taiz.

Gaza’s visually and hearing-impaired children miss school due to Israel war
Children in Gaza with auditory and visual challenges often have no access to specialist education.

Serbia votes as student-led bloc challenges longtime leader Vucic
Serbians turn out in huge numbers for a parliamentary election that could end Aleksandar Vucic’s longstanding reign.

Portuguese police clear Lisbon housing protest camp, arrest 25
Officers baton-charge demonstrators in overnight operation as activists demand government action on housing crisis.

Elena Rybakina retains Ningbo title, wins first trophy as world number one
The victory helped the Kazakh take a big step towards securing the year-end number one ranking.

UK PM Burnham says he wants to discuss a return to EU freedom of movement
Burnham says Britain should have an 'honest discussion' about how immigration to the UK has changed since Brexit.

Wembanyama scores 23 as Spurs beat Mavericks for first win of NBA season
Joel Embiid posts triple-double as 76ers handle Bucks. Devin Booker posts 43 to help Suns down Warriors.

Algerian parliament’s upper house approves troop deployment to Niger
Vote to send forces comes after a recent defence pact between the two neighbouring countries.

Why Israel’s latest assault on Hebron is so significant for the West Bank
Mass expulsions, blockades and expanding settler control in Hebron threaten to devastate the West Bank economy.

Oil slick from tanker in Hormuz Strait washes up on UAE beaches
An oil slick has been filmed washing up on the UAE shoreline, prompting authorities to close beaches in Umm Al Quwain.

CENTCOM reportedly has plans for Iran strikes: Will Trump approve them?
Reports say Pentagon has drawn up plans for strikes after midterm polls, but analysts question what it could achieve.

Iran’s authorities take ‘self-sacrifice’ mobilisation campaign nationwide
The IRGC says it wants to use main squares in every capital of Iran’s 31 provinces for the Janfada campaign.

Police in Albania filmed beating protester unconscious
Police in Albania’s capital, Tirana, were filmed beating a protester lying on the ground.

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones as fighting with Houthis rages
Saudi Civil Defence says the interception of Houthi ballistic missiles caused two injuries in the country's south.

Pakistan drops Shan Masood from Sri Lanka Test squad as Agha, Rizwan return
Ali Usman has also been recalled to the Test team after being sent home from the England tour.

Trump mocks reporter asking about Iran strikes, as Tehran says US derailed
US President Donald Trump sarcastically responded to a reporter asking about possible renewed attacks on Iran.

Qatar official calls for peace and security to boost trade, investment
The Qatari minister of state for trade says peace and security are essential for prosperity in trade and investment.

Israeli forces turn Hebron homes into military posts amid lockdown
Evictions, raids and outpost expansion continue across the occupied West Bank amid heightened tensions.

Australian Grand Prix called off as rain spoils Phillip Island sendoff
Race delayed by two hours before being cancelled due to low visibility despite a sellout crowd at Phillip Island.

Global Times

Xi exchanges congratulations with Belgium's King Philippe over 55th anniversary of ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Belgium's King Philippe on Sunday exchanged congratulations on the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between ...

81st anniversary of Taiwan's recovery commemorated; DPP authorities' attempts to promote 'de-Sinicization' doomed to fail: expert
As multiple commemorative activities were held Sunday on both sides of the Taiwan Straits to mark the 81st anniversary of ...

Global Governance Forum concludes in Xiong'an New Area; delegates explore how China's tech advances can contribute to global governance
The 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an), held from October 23 to 25, concluded on Sunday in Xiong'an New Area, North ...

China-Europe Arctic shipping route draws strong demand from exporters amid global trade uncertainties
Chinese exporters and logistics companies are embracing the China-Europe Arctic shipping route, which offers shorter transit time and an alternative ...

Ninety years on, the great Long March spirit is a light shining on the world: Global Times editorial

Ukraine's awkward position: Dependent on the US, powerless to push back
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Teodoro charges at China with a paper shield
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China's national civil service exam registration closes, with over 6,000 applicants competing for a single position: media
Saturday marked the final day to apply for China's 2027 national civil service examination, with competition for the most sought-after positions exceeding 6,000 applicants per post, chinanews.com reported on Sunday.

Chinese research team achieves breakthrough in flexible solar devices
China launches new internet satellite group

China launches new internet satellite group
Chinese research team achieves breakthrough in flexible solar devices

Nine provincial-level regions in China post birth rates above 7‰ in 2025, Guangdong tops newborns: report
Nine of China's 31 provincial-level regions recorded birth rates exceeding seven per thousand in 2025, concentrated mainly in the western and southern parts of the country, while Guangdong Province retained ... Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ... Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area

Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study
Nine provincial-level regions in China post birth rates above 7‰ in 2025, Guangdong tops newborns: report Nine of China's 31 provincial-level regions recorded birth rates exceeding seven per thousand in 2025, concentrated mainly in the western and southern parts of the country, while Guangdong Province retained ... Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ... Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area

Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area
Nine provincial-level regions in China post birth rates above 7‰ in 2025, Guangdong tops newborns: report Nine of China's 31 provincial-level regions recorded birth rates exceeding seven per thousand in 2025, concentrated mainly in the western and southern parts of the country, while Guangdong Province retained ... Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ... Participants of 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) visit Xiong'an New Area

Chery's reported Canada move signals opening for deeper China-Canada trade ties
China-Europe Arctic shipping route draws strong demand from exporters amid global trade uncertainties

China's southern power market opens, giving AI firms new leverage on token costs
China's southern regional electricity market has officially begun full operation, bringing together coal, hydro, nuclear, wind and solar power from South China's Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou and Hainan provinces under a single set of trading rules. than 290,000 market participants - including generators, retailers, large users, new-energy ...

Shenzhen gold hub sees crowds as spot prices slip below $4,000/oz
Gold prices fell over the weekend, and the Shuibei market — a gold jewelry manufacturing and trading hub in the southern metropolis of Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province — saw ... China's international air connectivity to improve in winter-spring season Air China is expected to launch the Beijing-Copenhagen-Reykjavik route on Monday, the first scheduled passenger route operated by a Chinese mainland based airline to Iceland. It is the latest route ... Unitree's newly unveiled humanoid robot stumbles at demo, drawing mixed reactions on Chinese social media Unitree's newly unveiled H2-X humanoid robot stumbled during a kung fu demo at a recent event, losing part of a leg after a failed side flip.

China's international air connectivity to improve in winter-spring season
Shenzhen gold hub sees crowds as spot prices slip below $4,000/oz Gold prices fell over the weekend, and the Shuibei market — a gold jewelry manufacturing and trading hub in the southern metropolis of Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province — saw ... Air China is expected to launch the Beijing-Copenhagen-Reykjavik route on Monday, the first scheduled passenger route operated by a Chinese mainland based airline to Iceland. It is the latest route ... Unitree's newly unveiled humanoid robot stumbles at demo, drawing mixed reactions on Chinese social media Unitree's newly unveiled H2-X humanoid robot stumbled during a kung fu demo at a recent event, losing part of a leg after a failed side flip.

Unitree's newly unveiled humanoid robot stumbles at demo, drawing mixed reactions on Chinese social media
Shenzhen gold hub sees crowds as spot prices slip below $4,000/oz Gold prices fell over the weekend, and the Shuibei market — a gold jewelry manufacturing and trading hub in the southern metropolis of Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province — saw ... China's international air connectivity to improve in winter-spring season Air China is expected to launch the Beijing-Copenhagen-Reykjavik route on Monday, the first scheduled passenger route operated by a Chinese mainland based airline to Iceland. It is the latest route ... Unitree's newly unveiled H2-X humanoid robot stumbled during a kung fu demo at a recent event, losing part of a leg after a failed side flip.

Chinese motorcycle entrepreneur sets world record for riding on water
Zhang Xue, founder of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, set a Guinness World Record on Sunday by riding a modified motorcycle 40.74 kilometers across open water in his hometown of Mayang ... Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ... Red tourism thrives in Liupan Mountain, China's Ningxia A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan ...

Red tourism thrives in Liupan Mountain, China's Ningxia
Chinese motorcycle entrepreneur sets world record for riding on water Zhang Xue, founder of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, set a Guinness World Record on Sunday by riding a modified motorcycle 40.74 kilometers across open water in his hometown of Mayang ... Fingerprints show women, teens among makers of 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, not just men's work: study Women and teenagers helped build China's 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, according to a new study of fingerprints preserved in the clay warriors - the first quantitative biological evidence that the massive ... A drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of a revolution-themed tourism area in Longde County of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Liupan ...

China Great Wall Museum reopens, conveys wisdom of Chinese and collective strength
After than three years of renovation and upgrades, the China Great Wall Museum (CGWM) officially reopened on Saturday at the foot of the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing's Yanqing district. Nestled next to the Badaling Railway Station, the revamped museum features an exterior design ...

China brings archaeological sites closer to the public
6,000-year-old alcohol brewing practices revealed at archaeological site in North China

6,000-year-old alcohol brewing practices revealed at archaeological site in North China
China brings archaeological sites closer to the public

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Cобор XII века в Пскове передали РПЦ вопреки опасениям музейщиков
Искусствоведы беспокоятся о сохранности фресок XII века

Ушаков: трёхсторонние переговоры могут возобновиться после 4 ноября
Подготовка встречи Путина, Си и Трампа уже началась

В Липецкой области сообщили об атаке на Елец
Целью удара вероятно был оборонный завод "Энергия"

Парламентские выборы в Сербии: Вучич против Студенческого списка
Президент рассчитывает вернуться к власти как премьер

Все осуждённые по делу Ивана Голунова вышли на свободу
Последним освободился Игорь Ляховец

Вокруг резиденции Путина построили еще 16 башен ПВО: всего их уже больше 50
"Кольцо" башен построено к югу от резиденции

Погиб рэпер и провоенный активист Михаил Маваши
Причиной смерти назван несчастный случай

Путин в 2026 году вновь не будет обращаться с посланием к парламенту
Хотя это предусмотрено конституцией

Российские обстрелы Харькова, Винницы, Днепра: есть жертвы
Четыре человека погибли в Днепропетровской области, один – в Харькове

Украинские беспилотники атаковали Белгород и Пермский край
Часть Курской области осталась без света

Маск: "Украина нарушила условия пользования Starlink. Это исправили"
В Украине нарушения отрицают

Более 400 тысяч человек приняли участие в демонстрациях во Франции
Столкновений демонстрантов с полицией было меньше, чем 17 октября

Во Франции учредили премию для книг, написанных при помощи ИИ
"Премия Паскаля" будет вручаться ежегодно

СМИ: "Новатэк" финансирует газовый проект на Аляске
Руководство американской компании подало в отставку

Украинские беспилотники снова атаковали Омск, в городе пожары
Предположительно, горит завод "Омский каучук"

Зеленский: Украина готова к "заморозке". Рубио: всё свелось к Донбассу
Президент Украины подчёркивает, что Украина не признает российский контроль

Российские войска нанесли удар по складу в городе Лозовая
Погиб один человек, еще трое пострадали

Аэропорты в РФ из-за угроз БПЛА закрывают в 4 раза чаще, чем в 2025
Подсчёты сделал Forbes на основе данных Росавиации

В домике Гитлера в Баварских Альпах произошёл крупный пожар
Задержан подозреваемый в поджоге

Активиста Морозова били и пытали при задержании
Это утверждает его девушка Дарья Багина

Africanews

Iranian president blames United States for failure of interim peace deal
Masoud Pezeshkian emphasised, however, that a new attempt should be made to reach an agreement to end the war with the US and Israel.

Over 1,000 arrested in France after a day of mostly peaceful protests
There were clashes after night fall as police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in a number of cities.

Red Cross trains staff as Kenya records its second death from Ebola
It says the fight to contain the virus does not end when a patient dies, saying the handling and burial of the body is just as important.

Niger imposes curfew on petrol sales amid national fuel shortage
Petrol stations are not allowed to sell fuel between nine at night and six in the morning to enable suppliers to restock them.

Nigeria's Tinubu defends policies as he launches re-election bid
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, President Bola Tinubu held his first campaign rally on Saturday as he hopes to win a second term in office in the January polls.

Haiti's ex-president Martelly registers as candidate for upcoming election
Haiti’s former president Michel Martelly is running for office again. He presented his candidacy on Friday for the December 13 elections - the country’s first in 10 years. Earlier this month, Haiti’s electoral council overturned a ban on candidates sanctioned by foreign countries.

HIV prevention jab offers hope in Uganda but doses are hard to find
An injectable HIV drug could save huge numbers of people from getting infected in Uganda.
But shortages of lenacapavir mean that those who need it the most often can't get treated with a dose.

Two 'unauthorised' oil tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Two 'unauthorised' supertankers hit naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy. On Thursday, a ship transiting the strait was hit by an unknown projectile, the UK reported.

New Tumaini Ebola vaccine trial launches in Bunia as DRC struggles
A clinical trial for a new Ebola vaccine is getting underway in DR Congo’s Ituri province. The TUMAini trial will evaluate candidate vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.

Brazil candidates make final campaign push ahead of presidential runoff
Almost 159 million Brazilians are eligible to vote Sunday in a closely contested presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

CAR: Former hostages greeted by President Touadéra on return to Bangui
In Central African Republic, three hostages released this week after 10 months in captivity arrived in Bangui aboard a special UN flight. A local government official and two members of the National Election Authority, they were kidnapped in Bambouti in December, on the day of the general election.

Police dispel crowds with tear gas after 16-storey building collapses in Nairobi
Police used tear gas to dispel looters and crowds of onlookers after a high-rise building in Kenya’s capital Nairobi collapsed while under construction.

Hungary: 70 years after Soviet crackdown, leaders honour uprising victims
Seventy years after Hungary's 1956 uprising against Soviet rule, Prime Minister Péter Magyar paid tribute to its victims as Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the importance of freedom and democracy.

Johannesburg men run in purple briefs to raise prostate cancer awareness
A sea of purple briefs takes over Johannesburg. Men hit the streets on Friday for the Hollard Daredevil Run, raising awareness about prostate cancer, now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in South Africa.

Portugal’s last circus elephant begins a new life at wildlife sanctuary
A new beginning for Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, as she settles into life at a wildlife sanctuary in Alentejo, southern Portugal.

Benin earns four nominations at 2026 Africa Tourism Awards
Benin has been nominated in four categories at the 2026 Africa Tourism Awards, putting the West African nation in the spotlight for its cultural heritage and tourism appeal.

Deforestation threatens fish stocks and livelihoods in Central African Republic
Experts say deforestation is causing lower water levels on the river, making it muddier and reducing its oxygen content, which makes it more difficult for fish to breed.

South Africa's bilateral trade with China surges after zero-tariff deal
Commerce between the two countries reached almost $15 billion from May through to August, representing a nearly 24 per cent year-on-year increase.

South Africa: Dwindling support for ANC amid service delivery chaos
Outside the wealthy neighbourhoods, anger at lack of services like water or electricity has led many to say they won’t be voting.

Kenya: huge piles of rubble after high-rise building collapses
A multi-storey building under construction has collapsed in Nairobi, leaving a vast pile of rubble. Red Cross workers have arrived at the scene, where excavators are being used among the debris.

One person killed in deadly shooting in Paris suburbs
One person was killed and four others were seriously wounded when gunshots were fired from a vehicle in a Parisian suburb on Friday, French authorities said.

Pix of the Day, 23rd October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 23rd October, 2026 - Across the world

France deploys 70,000 police, shuts Paris museums ahead of protests
Some 70,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed across France on Saturday while the Louvre and several other major Paris museums will be closed as authorities seek to prevent renewed violence during planned protests.

Storm Austen batters France and UK with winds of up to 160 km/h
Huge waves, uprooted trees and damaged boats mark Storm Austen's arrival in France and the UK. Gusts of up to 160 km/h have battered Brittany, while fallen branches have blocked roads in southern England.

Russia, Ukraine and the US set for November peace talks
Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planned to resume in November in the United Arab Emirates, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.

Nairobi building collapse raises safety concerns as rescuers search rubble
Several people are feared trapped after a multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, on Friday, October 23.

France: shops barricaded in Lyon and Orléans for possible unrest
Wooden boards are going up across France as shopkeepers brace for possible unrest. With a National Rally congress in Orléans and protests approaching in Lyon, businesses fear damage and disruption.

South African author defends use of AI to write her books
Coral Hart - a pseudonym she uses to protect her real name - has published more than 370 books in just 20 months using AI.

Gaza: Moment Israeli airstrike hits building in Nuseirat caught on camera
Footage captures the moment an Israeli strike hits a building in Gaza's Nuseirat camp. No deaths were reported, but images show a wounded person.

F1's Lewis Hamilton says he'll keep driving to achieve dream of racing in Africa
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton welcomed Formula 1’s plan to return to Africa, saying he’ll extend his career until he can race on the continent.

UN migration agency warns 874,000 Somalians at risk of displacement from flooding
It says amid strengthening El Niño conditions, familes already struggling with repeated displacement, have little left to fall back on.

Gunfire rocks Ethiopia-Kenya border as hundreds flee
Hundreds of Ethiopians crossed into Kenya on Thursday as gunfire and chaotic scenes were reported in the border town of Moyale, police said.

Nigeria steps up airport health screenings over Ebola fears
Passengers arriving at Lagos airport queue for temperature checks as Nigeria steps up health screening protocols for international arrivals. The country confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola earlier this week in a woman returning from Uganda.

Nigeria's health minister says first Ebola case remains isolated
Muhammad Ali Pate urged the public to 'remain calm' described the case as a single contained infection.

Scuffle breaks out in Albanian parliament as MPs clash over protests
Heated exchanges and chaotic scenes gripped Albania's parliament in Tirana on Thursday as rival MPs clashed inside, while student demonstrators continued their protests outside for a tenth day.

Taiwan: Deadly Typhoon Champi brings travel chaos and school closures
Towering waves crashed against Taiwan's coastline as Typhoon Champi swept past the island on Friday, leaving one person dead, 94 injured and hundreds of flights cancelled.

Ivory Coast court postpones hearing on Tidjane Thiam's election to lead PDCI
A court in Abidjan has postponed a hearing on the election of Tidjane Thiam as president of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast.

Tigray is still at war, rebel leader warns, claiming tactical victories
The leader of Ethiopia’s rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front says the northern state is still at war. In a message aired on Tigrayan television on Wednesday, Debretsion Gebremichael said the TPLF is continuing to fight federal forces in the region and will “remain a graveyard for its enemies.”

WHO: Africa facing 'complex' Ebola outbreak after Nigeria reports first case
The World Health Organization’s Africa chief warned that the continent is facing a “complex” Ebola outbreak, after the first case of the virus was reported in Nigeria.

China: Panic as 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocks Tibet
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu, in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, at 10.33 pm on Thursday 22 October, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

Young Uganda-based refugees chase their Olympic dream in Senegal
They are among six refugee athletes taking part in Youth Olympic Games which get underway in Dakar on 31 October.

UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest nations from super El Niño
It said the weather system was a 'wrecking ball' that would bring havoc to Latin America, eastern and southern Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

Two European women kidnapped in Niger freed in Libya
The two were kidnapped in separate incidents in Niger, where they were involved in education and development initiatives, more than a year and a half ago.

Egypt urges political solution to conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthis
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday said all options must be explored to find a political solution between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

Crowds watch twice-a-year sunrise ceremony at Abu Simbel temple
Tourists flocked to the Abu Simbel temple in Egypt on Thursday to witness a rare astronomical ceremony that has been taking place for thousands of years.

EU awards top rights prize to International Criminal Court
Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union's top rights prize, the Sakharov prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump.

France: Artists and collectors gather at Art Basel Paris despite unrest
Art Basel Paris brings international galleries and contemporary artists to the Grand Palais. But following violent protests in the capital, organisers have stepped up security around the prestigious art fair.

Guinea's ex-Constitutional Court president sentenced to seven years in jail
Mohamed Lamine Bangoura was found guilty of illicit enrichment, corruption, embezzlement of public funds, and money laundering.

Germany: Humanoid robots and AI supercomputers take centre stage in Berlin
Humanoid robots, intelligent machines and powerful supercomputers take centre stage at Nvidia's Berlin event. CEO Jensen Huang predicted a thriving AI economy in Europe.

Madagascar pauses corruption cases relating to ex-president, officials
In a statement, Madagascar’s Anti-Corruption Unit (PAC) said it had received complaints targeting several former officials, including ex-president Andry Rajoelina. The proceedings have been temporarily suspended as it first has to be determined whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the cases.