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Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.

Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a "hugely intensive and complex investigation".

Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
The strike on Northern Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days.

G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat
The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.

Woman deceived ex-partner that she had given birth to his babies, judge rules
The man paid his ex-partner around £30,000 over two years believing she had given birth to his children.

Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.

Traitors claim their first victim as Richard E Grant tries to save his skin
There was a murder and a recruitment in the latest episode, and that was just in the opening minutes.

EV drivers love their cars, but some passengers feel sick - this could be why
Motion sickness is caused by a mismatch in sensory cues and women and children are more susceptible, experts say.

Spoiler alert! Is social media ruining big gig surprises?
Big moments from headline acts are shared online long before many fans see their favourite artists.

Why thousands of couples are choosing Scotland to say 'I do'
A quarter of all marriages in Scotland involve couples who don't live here but see it as the ultimate wedding destination.

Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?
For the first time in three decades there has not been a single Atlantic hurricane in September, normally the most active month.

Women given shorts at Oktoberfest to prevent upskirting
The step at the Munich festival comes after thousands of voyeuristic videos emerged on social media.

Newly released video shows Luigi Mangione’s arrest
The bodycam footage also shows a police officer finding a gun in Mangione's backpack, days after the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

The Papers: 'G7 strikes oil deal' and 'Alison's TV heart scare'
G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after an export ban threat by Donald Trump.

Met Police urge students to move 7 October protest
The Met said it had tried to contact the University of London Coalition to postpone its protest.

Men charged over alleged plot to target Manchester Jewish community
The pair were arrested in the Northern Quarter area of the city on the eve of Yom Kippur.

Boy, 6, who died in van crash was 'loved more deeply than words could ever express'
Harrison Jones was killed after being struck by a Ford Transit Tipper outside his home in Llanfairfechan.

Tories pledge to build 50,000 new prison places
The party says its proposals would stop prisoners being released early and cut crime.

US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say
As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it
Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

New life for dog rescued from house with 83 others
Katy is one of the springer spaniels who has now been rehomed after RSPCA investigation.

Girl, 12, campaigns for healthier hospital food
Audrina, 12, launched a petition after spending time in hospital with cancer.

Watch: Starship splashdown ends in fireball
The mission was supposed to last 10 hours, but SpaceX announced it was ending after 90 minutes.

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Verstappen takes first 2026 pole ahead of Hamilton
Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first pole position of 2026 with an imperious performance in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Which clubs did Man City's 'inflated' money flow to in transfer market?
BBC Sport follows the trail of transfer money flowing to other clubs during Manchester City's period of financial rule-breaking.

Pretorius breaks Gayle's T20 record score
Lhuan-dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle's record for the highest score in a men's T20 match with an unbeaten 188 in a domestic fixture in South Africa.

Man City whistleblower to lose witness protection
Portuguese computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City set to lose his witness protection despite fears for his life.

Lewandowski, 38, hits hat-trick in 6-0 Poland win
Robert Lewandowski, 38, scores a hat-trick in the Nations League and Edin Dzeko plays his final game for Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption
Golfer Tom Kim wins gold at the Asian Games to secure an exemption from mandatory service in South Korea's military.

Joker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents
Wang Cong dismisses critics who say she she is not deserving of facing Natalia Silva for the flyweight world title at UFC 332 on Saturday.

Al Jazeera

Red Bull’s Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari will start second on the grid in Sepang, with Red Bull's ⁠Isack Hadjar third.

G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel, will it curb prices?
Global energy prices have been soaring due to the US and Israel's war on Iran and Russia's war on Ukraine.

Who is the mystery co-pilot behind the Flydubai attack?
Accused pilot Hamam al-Hammami reportedly barred from flying in Oman due to concerns over extremist views.

Yemen’s army claims over 1,500 Houthi casualties in past 24 hours
Government forces close a key crossing connecting Houthi-held al-Houban to government-held Taiz city.

Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threat
Latvia is not expected to shift its pro-Europe and pro-Ukraine trajectory, but coalition negotiations could be complex.

Turkish court detains football refereeing chief pending corruption trial
Seven officials face an investigation over allegations of manipulation of the referee administration process.

No handshakes and a delayed ceremony as India beat Pakistan at Asian Games
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in gold medal match at Asian Games as Hasan Nawaz's 96 in vain in reply to 211-6.

Floods sweep cars through streets after intense rain in Spain
Floodwaters swept cars through Madrigueras, Spain, after near-record rainfall. One woman was killed and 90 rescued.

Man City whistleblower Pinto to lose witness protection amid death threats
Pinto says he will go into hiding for an indefinite period following the Premier League's guilty verdict against City.

Bosnian Serb leader says Bosnia is ‘dead’ ahead of election
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik says Bosnia and Herzegovina is ‘dead’ at a final campaign rally ahead of elections.

Israeli air attack on residential apartment in Gaza kills 5 Palestinians
An Israeli air attack on a residential apartment in Gaza City has killed at least five Palestinians.

To reclaim its sovereignty, Senegal must approach debt differently
The country must break the cycle of flawed structural adjustment that only feeds its debt crisis

Singer Zach Bryan wears Free Palestine shirt at Gillette Stadium
US singer Zach Bryan wore a ‘Free Palestine’ shirt while performing at Gillette Stadium, owned by Robert Kraft.

‘Trauma still there’: A decades-old standoff returns to Northern Ireland
Families who lived through one of the Troubles’ worst flashpoints fear its legacy is reaching another generation.

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in Asian Games men’s cricket final – updates
Updates as India win the gold medal match after Pakistan fall short by 19 runs at the Asian Games in Japan.

Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe in ‘terrorist act’: UAE
Probe ⁠under way to ​determine 'all the ⁠circumstances', including motive, UAE's prosecutor general says.

Gaza voters want jobs and security as Palestinian elections approach
Ahead of first Palestinian national elections in 20 years, people in Gaza hope to rebuild after Israeli destruction.

New claims that Netanyahu rejected Hamas offer to release captives
Reports are building that Israel rejected a Hamas offer to release all civilian hostages taken on October 7, 2023.

WHO warns of ‘devastating consequences’ due to delayed aid entry into Gaza
The WHO's representative in Palestine calls on Israeli authorities to 'release the pressure on medical supplies'.

Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro draw thousands as campaigns near end
Brazilian President Lula da Silva held his final campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro on Friday

Ten injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia
New South Wales police say the driver, an 18-year-old rugby league fan, has been arrested.

India’s Cockroach Party headlines day of anti-establishment protests
India’s Cockroach Janta Party launches protest after millions of voters were allegedly improperly removed from rolls.

Two Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Jewish community in UK
Two Iranian men are accused of preparing to ​commit attack in Manchester on or before Yom Kippur.

G7 nations bow to US pressure and avoid crippling diesel ban
Crude oil prices eased after G7 leaders bowed to US President Donald Trump’s demand to release oil and diesel reserves.

Dominican Republic bans Haiti from its stadiums after football fans clash
Fans forced their way through entrances, damaging a gate at the teams' CONCACAF Nations League match in Santo Domingo.

Global Times

China's travel during National Day holidays stays elevated on third day as short-haul trips gain momentum
China entered the third day of the National Day holidays on Saturday with travel demand remaining strong, as the country's ...

Chinese PLA completes Russia's Center-2026 exercise with 99A tanks, unmanned systems; expert highlights lessons from modern warfare
Chinese troops have completed their participation in Russia's Center-2026 (Tsentr-2026) exercise and begun withdrawing after joint training with forces from ...

China firmly opposes unilateralism, protectionism in name of addressing 'overcapacity', 'forced labor': trade rep at G20 meeting
China called on G20 members to support the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core, while voicing firm ...

China launches anti-dumping probe into EU p-nitrotoluene imports on domestic industry application, citing injury to Chinese producers: MOFCOM
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Saturday that its anti-dumping investigation into imports of p-nitrotoluene originating from the European ...

The more turbulent the world becomes, the more precious a peaceful China is: Global Times editorial

Why are two fighter jets – delivered three-years late – causing such excitement within the DPP? : Hai Feng
Hai Feng

'Enemy state clauses' a mirror reflecting Tokyo's dangerous scheme
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Chinese enterprises eye growing role in Myanmar's economic, social development
Chinese enterprises have expanded their footprint across Myanmar's economic and social sectors in recent years, boosting local business communities' confidence in China-Myanmar corporate cooperation spanning infrastructure, new energy, finance and beyond. Mutually beneficial and interdependent China-Myanmar cooperation has made notable progress at both governmental and ...

China's longest undersea highway tunnel completes shield tunneling
China-Indonesia book ties grow as Mandarin books find readers

China-Indonesia book ties grow as Mandarin books find more readers
China's longest undersea highway tunnel completes shield tunneling

China records 6.77 million marriage registrations in 2025, up 10.8 percent year-on-year
China registered 6.765 million marriages in 2025, up 10.8 percent from the previous year, according to a statistical bulletin released by the Ministry of Civil Affairs on September 30. Why were Ping Ping and Fu Shuang chosen for the US? Chemistry matters Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived at their new home at Zoo Atlanta. But why were this pair chosen for the journey to the US? The China ... 6 killed, 4 injured in expressway accident in central China Six people were killed and four others injured after a road accident occurred on an expressway in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, early Thursday, according to local traffic police.

Why were Ping Ping and Fu Shuang chosen for the US? Chemistry matters
China records 6.77 million marriage registrations in 2025, up 10.8 percent year-on-year China registered 6.765 million marriages in 2025, up 10.8 percent from the previous year, according to a statistical bulletin released by the Ministry of Civil Affairs on September 30. Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived at their new home at Zoo Atlanta. But why were this pair chosen for the journey to the US? The China ... 6 killed, 4 injured in expressway accident in central China Six people were killed and four others injured after a road accident occurred on an expressway in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, early Thursday, according to local traffic police.

6 killed, 4 injured in expressway accident in central China
China records 6.77 million marriage registrations in 2025, up 10.8 percent year-on-year China registered 6.765 million marriages in 2025, up 10.8 percent from the previous year, according to a statistical bulletin released by the Ministry of Civil Affairs on September 30. Why were Ping Ping and Fu Shuang chosen for the US? Chemistry matters Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived at their new home at Zoo Atlanta. But why were this pair chosen for the journey to the US? The China ... Six people were killed and four others injured after a road accident occurred on an expressway in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, early Thursday, according to local traffic police.

China's newly opened high-speed rail lines to boost holiday tourism
Chinese tech giant Huawei unveils Mate 90 series smartphones with flagship Tau chips adopting logic folding technology

Chinese tech giant Huawei unveils Mate 90 series smartphones with flagship Tau chips adopting logic folding technology
China's newly opened high-speed rail lines to boost holiday tourism

Cambodia inaugurates major China-funded highway to boost regional trade, tourism
Cambodia on Thursday officially inaugurated the China-funded National Road 10, a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting regional trade and tourism following than five years of construction. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet hailed the 198.5-km highway as a strategic route and a new economic ...

China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output
China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1 China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand
China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1 China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1
China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

Crime drama inspired by renowned trace-evidence expert leads China's holiday box office
Crime drama "Traces of Justice" led China's box office on Thursday, the first day of the weeklong National Day holiday, emerging as the early front-runner in a release calendar short ... World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ...

World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada
Crime drama inspired by renowned trace-evidence expert leads China's holiday box office Crime drama "Traces of Justice" led China's box office on Thursday, the first day of the weeklong National Day holiday, emerging as the early front-runner in a release calendar short ... Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ...

Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism
Crime drama inspired by renowned trace-evidence expert leads China's holiday box office Crime drama "Traces of Justice" led China's box office on Thursday, the first day of the weeklong National Day holiday, emerging as the early front-runner in a release calendar short ... World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ...

China-Egypt civilization dialogue, book donation ceremony held in Egypt
A China-Egypt civilization roundtable dialogue and a book donation ceremony were held Wednesday at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. During the event, officials from relevant Chinese departments presented catalogues of selected books to the Egyptian Publishers Association, the Chinese Language Department at Ain Shams ...

Horseshoe crab trace fossils reveal ocean life after extinction event
Chinese archway unveiled in Madrid brings cultures together

Chinese archway unveiled in Madrid brings cultures together
Horseshoe crab trace fossils reveal ocean life after extinction event

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Умер телевизионный "целитель" Анатолий Кашпировский
Он получил широкую известность в СССР в конце 1980-х годов

Экспорт нефти из Персидского залива вернулся к довоенному уровню
Около 40% поставок теперь обходят Ормузский пролив

В Литве объявляли воздушную тревогу из-за неопознанного объекта
Объект прилетел со стороны Республики Беларусь

ОАЭ официально назвали нападение на рейсе FlyDubai попыткой теракта
Второй пилот напал на капитана и попытался захватить управление самолётом

Российские войска атаковали Северный мост в Киеве
Это второй атакованный за последние дни крупный мост через Днепр в городе

В поезде в Кабардино-Балкарии заключённый убил конвоира. Стрелявшего убили
Один сотрудник ФСИН погиб

Аргентина запустила программу "золотых паспортов"
Иностранцы смогут претендовать на гражданство за инвестиции от 350 тысяч долларов

Сотрудниц "Пятёрочки" уволили после рассказа о повышениях цен
Они сняли видео о повышении цен

Министерство юстиции включило Жанну Немцову в реестр "иноагентов"
А также информационный ресурс "Команда Навального"

Страны G7 высвободят 100 миллионов баррелей нефти
Из стратегических запасов

Россия второй раз за день атаковала Южный мост в Киеве
Это уже пятая атака моста за последние два дня

Блогера Поднебесного приговорили к трём годам колонии
Суд признал его виновным в половом сношении с несовершеннолетней

Сотрудница противочумного института в Иркутске умерла после заражения
Около 200 поместили в карантин

Зеленский: цель России - заставить жителей Украины покинуть города
Ожидается усиление ударов по Киеву, Одессе, Харькову, Львову

Япония ввела санкции против 9 граждан РФ, а также компаний и судов
Это первый большой санкционный пакет в этом году

Журналисты назвали имена причастных к диверсии в аэропорту Лейпцига
Расследование ссылается на данные спецслужб

Раненый пилот FlyDubai рассказал о нападении и "борьбе за жизнь"
В разговоре с премьером Индии Моди

Суд в Грузии освободил под залог соратника Фургала Михаила Тимофеева
ЕСПЧ потребовал остановить его экстрадицию в РФ

В Казахстане по запросу России задержали гражданку Украины
Она приехала за внуком

В РФ возбудили дело из-за конфискации денег Малофеева в США
Их передали Украине

Africanews

43 killed in political hits ahead of S.Africa polls: report
Suspected political assassinations in South Africa have claimed at least 43 lives this year to September, with local government elections still one month away, a report said Friday

At least 5,700 killed, wounded in Haiti gang crisis this year: UN
Haiti's gang violence crisis has left at least 5,700 people dead or wounded this year while more than 1,000 women and girls have been raped, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said Friday

Yemen: Deadly battles between Ansar Allah, gov't forces
Yemen's Houthis and Saudi-backed forces fought over an area located not far from a waterway that is crucial to global energy flows, killing 80 combatants over the past day, sources on both sides told AFP on Friday

Sickle cell disease remains a major public health challenge in Uganda
Nearly 20,000 newborns are affected every year with the inherited blood disorder which causes severe pain in patients.

UN issues call to action on world's vital dryland forests
The United Nations is issuing an urgent call to action on the world’s dryland forests - areas that sustain the food security and cultural identity of more than two billion people.

Ebola goes after Congo's children, killing seven daily on average, NGO says
Since 15 May, at least 2,071 children aged under 18 have contracted Ebola, with 961 of these children dying from the disease, Save the Children said.

Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro snub final TV debate ahead of Sunday's polls
Leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are frontrunners in Sunday's race. Both skipped a planned TV debate, opting to avoid direct confrontation before the first round of voting.

Union of Arab Football Associations backs FIFA chief Infantino
The Union of Arab Football Associations says it is backing embattled FIFA head Gianni Infantino in his bid for reelection next year.

Burkina Faso deaf dancers use special technique to follow rhythm
Deaf and hearing impaired people in Burkina Faso are using a special technique to dance. The Vibra-Signe technique helps them feel the rhythm and has opened up new social possibilities for the often marginalised group.

'Sad exit': Portugal fans mourn hinted end of Ronaldo era
Portugal fans are in mourning as Cristiano Ronaldo is seemingly living his last moments with the national team. The star forward walked out of the team’s training camp on Wednesday, hours after coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start Thursday’s Nations League game against Denmark.

2025 AFCON final: CAS to hear Senegal appeal on October 8
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal’s appeal over the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco on October 8 in Lausanne.

Egypt expels Ethiopian diplomat in growing rife over Blue Nile dam
The tit for tat move on Thursday came after Addis Ababa expelled an Egyptian official, further straining relations between the two countries.

Residents of Kenya's Lamu island fear damage from mega-refinery
The Kenyan island of Lamu is known for its stunning Indian Ocean setting and 12th-century Old Town. Cars are non-existent here and transport mostly happens by donkey. But the island is about to become home to one of Kenya’s largest industrial projects, raising fears of environmental damage.

Russian president warns Moscow will use ‘all weapons’ to defend Kaliningrad
Vladimir Putin has accused NATO of preparing to blockade the strategic Russian exclave which lies between two alliance members, Poland and Lithuania.

Pix of the Day, 2 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 2 October, 2026 - Across the world

Mobile labs speed up Ebola testing in eastern DR Congo
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a mobile lab has been operating for two weeks, a welcome relief to staff at the nearby Ebola treatment centre who said that getting a test result used to take 72 hours.

Tinubu's economic reforms draw mixed reactions ahead of Nigeria election
Nigeria celebrated 66 years of independence on Thursday, marked by a speech from President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, who is running for a second term in January, said the country has overcome some major challenges since he took office in 2023, but citizens are skeptical.

Guinea's exiled former PM Sidya Touré to be buried in Ivory Coast
Sidya Touré died in Paris last week. His family said the former Guinean prime minister will be buried in Ivory Coast.

Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana job again after just one month
The Portuguese coach had rejoined the Black Starts his September. His second departure comes after Ghana was beaten by Ivory Coast and by Gambia in qualifying matches for the Africa Cup of Nations last month.

Guinea-Bissau junta blocks Embaló’s planned return, citing security concerns
Earlier this week, former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló said he would come back to Guinea-Bissau. But on Thursday, the military high command said it refused his return, citing national security, public order and the need to preserve social stability.

Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties as Tigray fighting intensifies
Addis Ababa accused Eritrea of supporting the Tigray People's Liberation Front, which has launched attacks into the neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. Ethiopia said it would expel 10 Eritrean diplomats and close its embassy in Asmara.

Egypt arrests entire newsroom of 'unlicensed' independent outlet
Egypt's interior ministry said Thursday it arrested six staff members of a fact-checking platform it accused of being "unlicensed" and linked to the banned Muslim Brotherhood group.

Former Sudanese president Bashir hospitalized in Khartoum
Omar al Bashir was being treated at an army hospital in the Sudanese capital Thursday, according to his lawyer. The 82-year-old has spent most of his life, since his ouster in 2019, between hospital and prison.

Libya's pay strike rallies teachers across divided nation
Classes for some 1.6 million public-school students were due to start in early September but have been postponed indefinitely, as teachers regularly take to the streets to protest over unmet demands.

Mixed reactions after prominent Zimbabwe businessman dies in helicopter crash
Wicknell Chivayo was one of the most recognisable faces of a class of conspicuously wealthy entrepreneurs with ties to Zimbabwe's ruling party. His death sparked mixed reactions in the country.

G20: Russia criticises US and warns of trade order disintegration
Speaking during a two-day gathering of G20 trade ministers, Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov said the rules of global trade were being "dismantled" while the new ones remain "unclear".

Zimbabwe probes helicopter crash that killed tycoon Chivayo
Tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke were among six people killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday.

Algeria adopts law imposing death penalty on forest arsonists
Algerian lawmakers on Thursday voted to impose the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires killed at least 12 people during the summer.

Amnesty accuses Morocco of spying on activists and journalists
In a new report, Amnesty International said Moroccan intelligence services use a web of surveillance to silence any critical voices.

East African countries are racing to finish preparations ahead of AFCON 2027
With less than nine months to go before the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, host nations Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are scrambling to finish preparations amid rumours of a potential relocation.

Mass funeral held in Gaza City after 105 bodies recovered from rubble
Hundreds of mourners in Gaza City held a vigil on Wednesday for 105 people killed during Israel's war on the Palestinian territory. Their bodies were recovered in the past several days, after remaining buried under the rubble for nearly three years.

Oil prices rise on stalled US-Iran talks and restrained fuel markets
Brent crude rose on Wednesday to over $100 a barrel as it recorded a monthly gain of about 14 per cent, its biggest since July.

Nigeria's president hails economic reforms ahead of bid for reelection
President Bola Tinubu lauded that the country had overcome major challenges since he assumed office in 2023 while he remains unpopular among young Nigerians with his reelection bid around the corner

Burkina Faso's military leaders mark four years in power
People gathered in Ougadougou’s Place de la Révolution on Wednesday night to celebrate the military government's achievements.

Ethiopia: federal forces advance in Tigray as 52 civilians reported killed
The conflict is also spreading beyond Tigray, with fighting reported in neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. Communications remain disrupted, making independent verification of battlefield claims difficult.

Botswana under fire after authorising elephant killing for independence celebrations
The government of Botswana faced backlash from animal rights activists after it approved the hunting of 23 elephants to provide meat for independence celebrations.

Football: Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp amid reported rift with coach
His departure came hours after Jorge Jesus said the forward would not start the Nations League match against Denmark on Thursday.

Thirteen sentenced to jail in France over deadly Channel migrant boat sinking
Thirteen people were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for organising the crossing of a small boat through the English Channel in November 2021. A total of 31 migrants died when the ship sank.

Netanyahu praises passengers who helped avert disaster on Israel-bound flight
Netanyahu said he had met the Israeli passenger, whom he described as acting with extraordinary courage.

Mali: more than 2,400 schools remain closed as insecurity disrupts new school year
The government has made education a priority, but the security situation remains a major obstacle to reopening schools in affected areas.

Pix of the Day, 1 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 1 October, 2026 - Across the world

Ethiopian Airlines signs deal to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes
State-owned company Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to buy 10 Boeing cargo aircraft, with an option to acquire eight more, in an effort to increase its cargo services.

Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash
Police confirmed in a short statement on X that the helicopter was carrying six occupants but could not immediately confirm the identities of the victims.

Africa: Solid growth amid investment challenges [Business Africa]
Despite the global economic slowdown, Africa is maintaining steady growth. In the second quarter of 2026, its real GDP grew by 1.6%, compared to 0.7% for the global economy.

DRC: Death of local official highlights tensions around Ebola response
Karondwa was buried in his native Lubero, as calls grow for an investigation into his death and for greater trust between communities and health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak.

Passengers of diverted flydubai flight land in Israel
Passengers on a FlyDubai flight that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit incident, arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, describing the ordeal as “very terrifying”

'No backing down': S.African anti-migrant protesters vow to keep marching
South African anti-migrant protesters rallied in Durban vow to keep up their months-long fight to get undocumented migrants to leave the country

Tunisia president softens 'fake news' decree after criticism by rights groups
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday softened a cybercrime decree that was widely criticised by rights groups, by scrapping a five-year prison sentence for the dissemination of "fake news"

Three European lawmakers say humanitarian situation in Ceuta is 'grim'
Speaking following a fact-finding mission, they also accused the Spanish armed forces of 'torture' and 'inhumane treatment'.

Pix of the Day, 30 September, 2026 - Across the world
Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery as its military-led government seeks to strengthen economic sovereignty after breaking ties with its traditional Western partners.