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Two men re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran intelligence after RAF Fairford incident
The head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing said they consider Iranian state involvement "highly likely".

Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after talks with Trump envoy in Oslo
Ukraine had accused the US of withholding key intelligence - a claim rejected as "scandalous" by Washington.

Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.

BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close
The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.

King praises Strait of Hormuz peace efforts at glittering banquet
The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.

Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger would be a 'good idea'
Musk says a mega merger would have many benefits to his companies.

Schools should recognise antisemitism as distinct form of harm, review says
The government is expected to accept all 27 recommendations made in the review by ex-Ofsted boss, Sir David Bell.

Woman says she 'couldn't speak or breathe' during alleged rape by Russell Brand
The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement
The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.

Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.

Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites
Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.

North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.

Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite Oslo optimism
The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.

Watch: Why does Prince Harry want to 'work it out' with his father and brother?
Noor Nanji breaks down Prince Harry's interview with GQ Magazine, after he said he wants to "reconcile" with his family.

No 'protective ring' and visiting rules too strict - key points from Covid report on care homes
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.

Teenagers tell BBC of their hopes and fears as they prepare to start work
Follow four students from Newcastle as they try out roles for the first time as part of their work experience placements.

Race, illness, injury, repeat - the devastating syndrome threatening athletic careers
British long-distance runner Jake Smith was enduring a relentless pattern of race, illness, injury, repeat - he had no idea he had REDs and was under-fuelling.

Katie Razzall: BBC closures make business sense, but far more savings are needed
The BBC announced it will close its BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels.

Huge setback for Alberta's separatist movement after decisive defeat
Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.

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Harry says he wants to 'reconcile' with his family
Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with his family, in an interview with a magazine in New York last month.

Man charged with attack on Australia MP to face court
Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.

Immersive Beatles museum described as 'like Graceland or Dollywood' to open in 2028
The surviving Beatles have welcomed plans for an immersive visitor experience in Liverpool.

Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.

Student who stabbed housemate 30 times admits murder
Jamie Collins is described as a "sensitive and caring young man" after his killer admits murder.

UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.

Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder
France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.

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How a shattered village rose from unimaginable grief to demand justice
A community’s powerful fight for justice after the tragedy of the Aberfan disaster.

Sloppy England start winter with Pakistan defeat
England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.

Carrick wants more clean sheets to turn season around
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick needs more clean sheets as he looks to change his team's fortunes, as they take on Como in the Champions League.

Allen considers retirement after NI Open exit
Mark Allen says that retiring from snooker is "something I have been contemplating for a while" following his 4-2 loss to Jordan Brown in the Northern Ireland Open.

Al Jazeera

Trump commits more than $400m ahead of high-stakes midterm elections
The president's Republican Party seeks to maintain its hold over both chambers of Congress, despite declining polls.

PSG score late to sink Barcelona 4-2 in Champions League blockbuster
Late strikes by Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz grab victory for PSG as they aim to win the UCL for third season running.

US food importer sues Trump over 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods
The lawsuit argues Trump bypassed Congress and misused a Depression-era law to impose tariffs on Canadian imports.

Why do the US midterms matter for Trump and Congress?
Republicans and Democrats jockey for control of Congress, which will set course for Trump's final two years in office.

PSG and Barcelona fans divided over politics in football amid Paris riots
As PSG face Barcelona in a Champions League clash, fans weigh in on whether football should be a political platform.

Trump: Ilhan Omar could be deported, slams Somalia as a ‘s—house’
Donald Trump called Congresswoman Ilhan Omar “sick” and “dishonest” a week after federal agents raided her home.

Why the war on Iran could backfire on US regime-change goals
Mortazavi: The war on Iran could strengthen Iranian nationalism rather than trigger regime change.

UK police re-arrest two men on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence
Duo was first arrested for suspected link to incident at US-run airbase used for striking Iran during this year's war.

France riots leave thousands of businesses damaged
Weekend riots in France left more than 3,000 businesses damaged with owners facing devastating losses

EU revises Arctic strategy as pressure from Russia, US grows
The new strategy shifts the bloc's focus from long-term climate concerns to urgent security measures.

Is money ruining US elections?
Who pays for US elections and what do they get? Josh Rushing asks Lawrence Lessig and Bradley Smith.

PSG fans divided over protests in France as Barcelona game goes ahead
Champions League football game takes place amid backdrop of unrest over education issues and the cost of living.

Netanyahu says he discussed ‘eliminating’ Iran’s regime with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he discussed the need to topple Iran’s regime with US President Trump.

Photos: Qatar holds biennial Milipol homeland security exhibition
Qatar and France sign a three-year action plan for security cooperation on the sidelines of the Milipol exhibition.

The political ads that don’t look like ads
Political campaigns and lobby groups in the US are paying content creators as little as $25 to influence the midterms.

UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia
British Typhoon jets will carry out defensive missions to protect Saudi Arabia from escalating Houthi attacks.

Oxfam analysis finds Peru’s richest captured 42 percent of all new wealth
Only 1.4 percent of all new wealth created between 2019 and 2025 went to the poorest 50 percent, report finds.

Can a humanitarian crisis in Gaza be averted?
The World Food Programme says it is forced to cut aid for thousands in the enclave.

Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election
Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.

CDC reports third measles death in the United States this year
The death was added to the federal tally, as the US records more than 4,400 measles cases nationwide.

Nigeria confirms first Ebola case amid concerns about continental spread
Nigeria's Health Ministry says a woman who arrived on a flight from Uganda tested positive.

As Macron visits Gulf, can France forge its own energy-for-security future?
President Macron's Gulf visit aims to address rising energy prices and strengthen ties amid regional security concerns.

How does language affect how we think?
Does language shape the way we think?

Jerusalem Daily: half a million Palestinians lose food aid
Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in Gaza as funding shortages threaten food aid for half a million people

Ben-Gvir mocks Gaza destruction in AI-generated video
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted an AI-generated video mocking the devastation in Gaza.

Global Times

China establishes National Data Group in Xiong'an; new central SOE to develop data resources, support AI growth
China National Data Group Co., Ltd., a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) directly administered by the central government, was officially inaugurated ...

EU's new Arctic strategy shifts focus to security, geopolitical competition
Despite Washington's expanding military footprint in Greenland, a development that strains the transatlantic alliance, the EU is set to unveil ...

China vows to firmly protect firms' rights amid US DeepSeek ban
China's Foreign Ministry (FM) and Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Tuesday voiced opposition to a US ban on federal civilian ...

China unveils first domestically developed 10-megawatt polar icebreaking propulsor
China's first domestically developed high-power podded propulsor designed for polar icebreaking vessels rolled off the production line in Shanghai on ...

Washington issues penalty tickets in vain while staring at DeepSeek's taillights: Global Times editorial

It is not that storms bypass China, but that we have built a steady shield: Global Times editorial
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GT Voice: What's the meaning of deeper China-Europe vehicle bonds?
Global Times

China's manned deep-sea submersible completes 470th dive
China's research vessel Deep Sea No. 1, carrying manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong, is currently on the western Pacific Ocean for deep-sea scientific research. Jiaolong successfully completed its 470th dive on Oct. 15. A Xinhua reporter aboard Jiaolong photographed the exploration of the mysterious underwater world.

Visa-free foreign entries rise 24.1% in Q3 as 'China Haul' reflects appeal of Chinese innovation, experiences
Young entrepreneurs make Yunnan flowers flourishing

Young entrepreneurs make Yunnan flowers more flourishing
Visa-free foreign entries rise 24.1% in Q3 as 'China Haul' reflects appeal of Chinese innovation, experiences

Danish man's Chinese steamed bun stall drawing 100-meter-long queue goes viral on Chinese social media
China establishes National Data Group in Xiong'an; new central SOE to develop data resources, support AI growth China National Data Group Co., Ltd., a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) directly administered by the central government, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday at a ceremony in Xiongan New Area, North ... A recent video of a Danish man and his Chinese wife selling Chinese steamed buns and making over 50,000 yuan ($7,473) in revenue in a single day's sale went viral ... Chinese student's displays of Japanese militarist symbols spark public outrage; source recounts how incident was handled A Chinese student at Moscow State University has sparked widespread outrage after images circulated online showing him draped in Japan's Rising Sun flag - a symbol closely associated with Japanese ...

Chinese student's displays of Japanese militarist symbols spark public outrage; source recounts how incident was handled
China establishes National Data Group in Xiong'an; new central SOE to develop data resources, support AI growth China National Data Group Co., Ltd., a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) directly administered by the central government, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday at a ceremony in Xiongan New Area, North ... Danish man's Chinese steamed bun stall drawing 100-meter-long queue goes viral on Chinese social media A recent video of a Danish man and his Chinese wife selling Chinese steamed buns and making over 50,000 yuan ($7,473) in revenue in a single day's sale went viral ... A Chinese student at Moscow State University has sparked widespread outrage after images circulated online showing him draped in Japan's Rising Sun flag - a symbol closely associated with Japanese ...

China-Europe financial cooperation in focus at Financial Street Forum, with participants highlighting green bonds, tech investment
China slams US' ban of DeepSeek from government systems, vows necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights

China slams US' ban of DeepSeek from government systems, vows necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights
China-Europe financial cooperation in focus at Financial Street Forum, with participants highlighting green bonds, tech investment

China sees 192 million passenger border crossings in Q3; visa-free foreign arrivals rise 24.1%
China saw 192 million passenger entries and exits at its borders in the third quarter of this year, up 7.9 percent year-on-year, the National Immigration Administration said on Monday, with visa-free foreign arrivals jumping 24.1 percent from a year earlier.

China records 7.9-pct growth in cross-border trips in Q3
Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, officials said on Tuesday. Foreign ... China's value-added industrial output rises 5.3% in first three quarters China's value-added industrial output grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026, with production of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries and industrial robots expanding rapidly, official data ... China achieves breakthrough in international standards for brain-computer interfaces The International Organization for Standardization has published an international standard on the reference architecture for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), which was led by China. The standard establishes a complete technical framework ...

China's value-added industrial output rises 5.3% in first three quarters
China records 7.9-pct growth in cross-border trips in Q3 Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, officials said on Tuesday. Foreign ... China's value-added industrial output grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026, with production of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries and industrial robots expanding rapidly, official data ... China achieves breakthrough in international standards for brain-computer interfaces The International Organization for Standardization has published an international standard on the reference architecture for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), which was led by China. The standard establishes a complete technical framework ...

China achieves breakthrough in international standards for brain-computer interfaces
China records 7.9-pct growth in cross-border trips in Q3 Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, officials said on Tuesday. Foreign ... China's value-added industrial output rises 5.3% in first three quarters China's value-added industrial output grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026, with production of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries and industrial robots expanding rapidly, official data ... The International Organization for Standardization has published an international standard on the reference architecture for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), which was led by China. The standard establishes a complete technical framework ...

New research sheds light on Liangzhu's role in the origins of Chinese civilization
The Liangzhu civilization in the lower Yangtze River basin offers important evidence of the emergence of early states in China. Archaeological ­findings reveal a society marked by social hierarchy, specialized ... Powerlifter Cui Zhe wins China's 1st gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games Cui Zhe claimed China's first gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Monday, winning the women's 41kg para powerlifting event with a best lift of 120kg. 2026 Festival of Lights held in Berlin, Germany The illuminated law faculty building of Humboldt University of Berlin is pictured during the 2026 Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany, Oct. 18, 2026. The festival was held here from ...

Powerlifter Cui Zhe wins China's 1st gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games
New research sheds light on Liangzhu's role in the origins of Chinese civilization The Liangzhu civilization in the lower Yangtze River basin offers important evidence of the emergence of early states in China. Archaeological ­findings reveal a society marked by social hierarchy, specialized ... Cui Zhe claimed China's first gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Monday, winning the women's 41kg para powerlifting event with a best lift of 120kg. 2026 Festival of Lights held in Berlin, Germany The illuminated law faculty building of Humboldt University of Berlin is pictured during the 2026 Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany, Oct. 18, 2026. The festival was held here from ...

2026 Festival of Lights held in Berlin, Germany
New research sheds light on Liangzhu's role in the origins of Chinese civilization The Liangzhu civilization in the lower Yangtze River basin offers important evidence of the emergence of early states in China. Archaeological ­findings reveal a society marked by social hierarchy, specialized ... Powerlifter Cui Zhe wins China's 1st gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games Cui Zhe claimed China's first gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Monday, winning the women's 41kg para powerlifting event with a best lift of 120kg. The illuminated law faculty building of Humboldt University of Berlin is pictured during the 2026 Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany, Oct. 18, 2026. The festival was held here from ...

Chinese poetry builds bridges of cultural understanding in Riyadh
Basmah bint Saeed, a Saudi schoolgirl, first encountered the Chinese language as a child at her family home, where visitors from central China's Henan Province spoke Mandarin. Years later, driven by her growing interest in the language, she can sing than 100 Chinese songs, ...

China unveils first 5-year plan for cultural heritage protection, expanding safeguards beyond individual relics: experts
China-hosted theater forum brings global voices together to discuss national theater

China-hosted theater forum brings global voices together to discuss national theater
China unveils first 5-year plan for cultural heritage protection, expanding safeguards beyond individual relics: experts

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Трамп: "Мы хотим, чтобы Зеленский заключил соглашение с Россией"
Трамп дал комментарии журналистам в Белом доме

Глава Ryanair: Европу ждёт самое заметное подорожание авиабилетов
Рост цен может составить до 20%

Уиткофф встретится с Путиным 21 октября в Санкт-Петербурге
Во вторник Уиткофф провел переговоры с Зеленским в Осло

НАТО направит в Черное море самолеты и дроны после атак на суда
Более 20 моряков числятся пропавшими без вести или погибшими после серии атак дронов

Житель Нижнего Тагила осуждён на 13 лет после попыток вступить в РДК
В суде указали, что Александр Маслов вину признал и раскаялся

При российском ударе по Краматорску несколько погибших
Трое погибших были сотрудниками организации, занимающейся теплоснабжением города

Зеленского спросили о встрече Си, Трампа и Путина без Украины
О такой встрече по Украине ранее написала The Wall Street Journal

В Думу внесли законопроект об ужесточении наказаний за призывы к беспорядкам
Депутаты предлагают увеличить сроки заключения и штрафы

Альберта проголосовала против независимости от Канады
Почти 76% жителей провинции отвергли инициативу сепаратистов

Бои за Доброполье на севере Донецкой области. Что известно
Российские войска штурмуют город Доброполье – опорный пункт обороны ВСУ, важный для обороны севера Донецкой области Украины.

"Мемориал" обнаружил признаки постановки в каждом четвёртом видео задержаний ФСБ
Признания записывают после пыток, иногда по нескольку дублей

Танкеры "теневого флота" научились подделывать данные геолокации
Чтобы скрывать свои маршруты от возможных атак

Сеул отзывает дипломатов из Киева после спора о пленных КНДР
Южная Корея обвиняет Украину в разглашении конфиденциальной информации

Во Владивостоке демонтировали памятник Александру Солженицыну
Монумент перенесут с Корабельной набережной в сквер памяти жертв политических репрессий

Марко Рубио: "Не было решения навредить Украине"
Зеленский назвал беседу конструктивной

Уиткофф встретится с Зеленским в Осло, а затем может поехать к Путину
США, Украина и европейские страны обсудят новые предложения по прекращению войны

Дроны атаковали диспетчерскую станцию нефтепровода под Тамбовом
Она относится к нефтепроводу "Дружба"

Российский удар по Киевской области: трое погибших
Сообщается об ударах и в других регионах Украины.

Трамп не исключил трёхсторонней встречи с Си Цзиньпином и Путиным
WSJ ранее утверждала, что это идея Путина

В Москве арестовали администраторов сайта с фотографиями поездов
Фотографии с их сайта использовались в расследовании о "бронепоезде Путина"

Africanews

Nigeria records first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak
Nigeria has recorded its first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak, in a woman who had travelled from Uganda to the capital Abuja, the government confirmed on Tuesday.

Orchestra Baobab keeps Senegal’s musical legacy alive
More than 50 years after it formed, Senegalese band Orchestra Baobab is still getting audiences dancing and is now counting on a new generation of musicians to carry on its legacy. The Afro-Cuban and west African fusion group is about to release "Made in Senegal," its first album in nearly ten years

Woman, 65, killed in shark attack at South African beach
A 65-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a shark while swimming at a popular beach in South Africa's Eastern Cape province.

Ethiopia PM warns Eritrea of 'severe consequences' if supports enemies
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Eritrea on Monday that it faces "severe consequences" if it continues to support rebels in his country

South Africa's former deputy police chief facing sexual offenses denied bail
Shadrack Sibiya faces multiple charges, including the alleged rape of an 18-year-old, human trafficking, and sexually grooming a 16-year-old.

Egypt road crash leaves 13 dead and 34 injured after a bus collides with a truck
State media says a large truck collided with a tour bus on the Cairo-Asyut Western Desert Road, west of Cairo.

Egypt parliament delays debate on possible Saudi military support
Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier.

Protesters target Meta office in Brazil over alleged political bias
A group protested against tech giant Meta in front of the company’s office in São Paulo on Monday over its alleged interference in Brazil’s elections.

More than 40 civilians killed in Mali attack blamed on Islamic State
Community leaders in the north-eastern Menaka region have blamed the killings on the Islamic State Group.

African Americans return to Ghana to honour ancestors lost to slavery
At the Nkyinkyim Museum in Nuhalenya, near Ada, African Americans and other members of the diaspora have gathered for a three-day ancestral veneration ceremony honouring those whose names and stories were lost across generations

France: Paris imposes overnight curfew after wave of rioting
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called for curfews that would be “very limited” and “localized”, signalling a targeted approach to restoring order.

Mozambique's Samora Machel honoured 40 years after his death in a plane crash
The late president and freedom fighter died when the plane he was travelling in crashed in the then-apartheid South Africa.

DR Congo: $700m in Ebola aid unaccounted for as outbreak spreads
Africa's top public health agency and Congolese officials have raised concerns over $700 million in Ebola aid that is unaccounted for and called on aid groups to provide more information about their finances.

Senegal debt crisis: Sonko warns G20 plan could backfire
Sonko says the country’s problem is one of cash flow and repayment timing, not necessarily the amount of debt owed. He has warned that the process could reach a political deadlock if the government fails to take what he considers a more practical approach.

Haitian gangs target foreign troops in biggest attack on new force
Four soldiers from El Salvador have been missing since Sunday when they were seen fleeing their burning armoured vehicle near Port-au-Prince.

US raises Kenya travel advisory over Ebola and security concerns
US raises Kenya travel advisory over Ebola and security concerns

Rwandan Kagame critic Robert Kabera found beheaded in Uganda
A former Rwandan soldier who became a prominent critic of President Paul Kagame has been found beheaded in Uganda, raising fresh concerns about the safety of Rwandan opposition figures living in exile.

Kenya: Relatives welcome guilty verdict in Shakahola starvation cult massacre
Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, called the convictions a significant achievement, given the number of charges, accused and witnesses.

South Africa: Ramaphosa warns of devastating impact if US trade deal is lost
South African vehicles benefit from duty-free access to the US, and industry estimates indicate around 86-thousand jobs at car manufacturers are directly linked to the agreement, rising to 125-thousand when subcontractors are included.

Former president Thabo Mbeki denies ordering cover-up of apartheid-era crimes
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said Monday that he had neither ordered prosecutors to stop cases involving apartheid-era crimes nor struck secret deals to shield former security officers from justice.

Mali: Human Rights Watch Denounces Crimes Against Civilians [Africanews Today]
Human Rights Watch accuses the Malian army, its Russian allies from Africa Corps, as well as armed and jihadist groups, of committing serious violations of international law against civilians. The NGO is calling for urgent action from the African Union.

CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal 'expected end November'
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced Monday that a verdict on Senegal's appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of Morocco will be delivered at the end of November

Guilty as charged: Kenyan court finds cult leader responsible of 191 starvation deaths
A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were on Monday found guilty of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous starvation cult.

Protesters block access to Paris' Louvre Museum in support of student movement
After a weekend of violent protests across France, students in Paris demonstrated again on Monday in front of the Louvre museum.

Pregnant women in Yemen at growing risk as healthcare limited by fighting
Women in Yemen face growing risks as fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed government forces limits reproductive health care with some facilities providing emergency obstetric care repurposing to treat war-wounded, the United Nations said Friday.

Pix of the Day, 19 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 19 October, 2026 - Across the world

Freshwater fish scarcity drives aquaculture in the Republic of Congo
More than a dozen rivers, including the Tchinouka, run through Pointe-Noire. But despite their potential as sources of freshwater fish, many are unusable because of pollution and other challenges.

France's unrest: Why are immigrants being blamed for the violence?
US President Donald Trump has declared that France is "burning", blaming immigration for what he described as the country's decline.

French government under pressure after weekend of violence
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu held an emergency Cabinet meeting on Monday to assess a weekend of violence and looting during protests against the rising cost of living.

Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads
Meanwhile, in the DRC, the outbreak has spread to an eighth province, North Ubangi, where two cases, including one death, have been confirmed.

Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF picks Mnangagwa as leader after 2028
Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party has endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain its leader beyond 2028, as the 84-year-old seeks to extend his time in power

Undead stalk the streets of Mexico City at 19th annual Zombie Walk
The undead stalked the streets of Mexico City on Sunday for the 19th annual Zombie Walk. The gathering has become a tradition in the Mexican capital. It combines horror-inspired costumes and makeup with a family-friendly celebration.

Niger: Fuel shortages leave drivers stranded in Niamey
The cause of the shortages and when supplies will fully return to normal remain unclear, leaving motorists uncertain about when they will be able to fill their tanks without long waits.

Mali's army and rebel opponents guilty of human rights violations, new report finds
Mali's army and its Russian paramilitary allies have killed civilians in violation of international law, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch.  The army's rebel opponents have done the same, the report claims.

Kenya cult deaths: Court set to rule in preacher's murder trial
Mackenzie also faces separate charges of manslaughter and terrorism, which he denies. The verdict is being closely watched by victims’ families seeking justice three years after the discovery.

DR Congo: Ebola outbreak deepens mental health crisis amid stigma and conflict
The World Health Organization has warned that it could surpass the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, which erupted more than a decade ago and killed more than 11,000 people in West Africa.

France: Paris, Lyon and Marseille count the cost after violent protests
Streets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille.

Pope Leo XIV thanks faithful for prayers at first appearance since surgery
Pope Leo XIV thanked the thousands of faithful in the Vatican’s Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalised earlier this week.

Russia: Huge flames and smoke rise over St Petersburg after drone strikes
Huge plumes of black smoke billowed over St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on Sunday, 18 October, as a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities. Russian officials said 126 drones had been intercepted in the surrounding region.

Cameroon's opposition MRC elects its first female president, Tiriane Noah
Cameroon’s main opposition MRC elected a new party president on Saturday, Tiriane Balbine Noah. She replaces Maurice Kamto and becomes the first woman to lead the party.

Smashed storefronts, burned buildings: France wakes up to aftermath of violent protests
France woke up Sunday to devastated streets after clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide as marches against rising costs of living degenerated into "extreme" violence.

Nigeria's Army Chief of Staff visits troops in Borno after deaths of 15 soliders
The Nigerian Army Chief of Staff is visiting troops stationed in the northeast of the country, a few days after jihadists killed fifteen soldiers in the region.

Sudanese gold miners describe deadly airstrike that killed 72
Sudanese miners injured in a deadly airstrike along the border with Egypt last week have been describing how the incident unfolded.

DRC accuses ex-president Kabila of planning 'general attack' on the country
Officials in DR Congo are accusing former president Joseph Kabila of planning a general attack on the country. Kabila on Monday joined forces with the rebel M23 to head a new outfit , taking a more direct role in the insurgency ravaging eastern DRC.

Egypt's President Sisi will step down when term expires in 2030
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he’ll leave office when his term expires in 2030. Making the announcement on Saturday, Sisi described the matter as “completely settled.”

Senegal's Macky Sall withdraws from race for UN top job
Senegal’s former President Macky Sall is pulling out of the race to lead the United Nations. Saturday's announcement comes one day after an informal straw poll by UN Security Council members saw all seven candidates receive at least one veto.

Frontline workers in DRC receive Ervebo vaccine amid growing Ebola outbreak
Frontline workers in DR Congo received the Ervebo vaccine on Friday as the country’s worst ever Ebola outbreak continues to spread. Ervebo is effective against the Zaire strain of Ebola. Authorities hope it will offer some protection against the Bundibugyo strain driving the current outbreak.

All seven candidates to lead UN receive Security Council veto in informal poll
All seven candidates to lead the United Nations received a vote of "discourage," effectively a veto, from a permanent UN Security Council member in the latest informal poll, a diplomat said Friday.

Iran denies being behind Houthi attacks as Aden airport hit
Iran has denied any involvement in an escalation of attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi targets. The international airport in Yemen’s interim capital Aden was struck by two missiles late on Friday, the second such incident in less than two weeks.

Ex-fighters in Ethiopia's Tigray region register for reintegration programme
Hundreds of former fighters in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have been signing up for a government programme to help them return to civilian life.