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Once a village, now barren land - BBC in the valley devastated by floods
The BBC reports from Sano Barkhu, a village overlooking the town of Syfrubesi, which was destroyed by the Nepal flooding.

Mel Stride replaced as shadow chancellor as Conservatives reshuffle cabinet
Andrew Griffith will take over the role as part of Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet reshuffle.

Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
The warning comes after the prime minister said some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity.

US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others.

South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.

The trial of Lindsay Clancy has gripped the US for weeks - here's what the jury must consider
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.

The mystery of why so many black Britons still can't swim
For decades, swimming ability has been lower in the black community. Our writer asks why.

Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit
An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provides further evidence that age is catching up with the 39-year-old great.

One dead and more than a dozen missing after 'terrifying' flash flood hits Grand Canyon
"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 15 people are missing.

This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show
Peter Marinker is taking on one of Samuel Beckett's most famous plays alone on a London stage.

The millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening
Young people say gardening offers joy, serenity and a sense of community.

The big moves to watch out for before football's transfer window closes
BBC Sport's football experts picks out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline.

'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

What will Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveal about India's most powerful dynasty?
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir may finally answer questions about power, loss and the Gandhi family’s political legacy.

Russian strikes destroy 12 million books ahead of Ukraine's first week back at school
Ukraine says Russia is deliberately attacking its culture, after strikes on publishers and churches.

Parents of seriously ill children should be entitled to 12 weeks paid leave, says commissioner
Children's commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza has backed called for more support for parents and carers.

UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel
Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir.

'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences
Han Hak-ja, 83, gave South Korea's former first lady two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, a court found.

Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan
More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.

Jewish community in harder position than immediately after synagogue attack, says rabbi
Rabbi Daniel Walker says members of the Jewish community are feeling increasingly vulnerable.

Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems
A survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years.

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Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?
And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?

Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power
And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.

Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?
BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.

The transfers to watch before window closes
BBC Sport's football experts picks out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline.

Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit
An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provides further evidence that age is catching up with the 39-year-old great.

Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan for £34m
Manchester City complete the signing of winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m.

Driven & hungry Rashford a Man Utd asset - Maguire
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is backing Marcus Rashford to make a big impact at the club this season.

England attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick
Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.

From playing Serena Williams on screen to US Open
Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.

Al Jazeera

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting

UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacks
The UAE says it intercepted a drone coming from Iran and rejected 'false' reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase.

The looming failure of Operation Economic Outcast
The latest package of US sanctions on Iran is unlikely to achieve Washington’s objectives.

Nepal tunnel traps hinder flood rescue: How many are dead or missing?
Flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have left nearly 5,000 people missing, many trapped in hydropower tunnels.

After the flash flood disaster, here is what Nepal really needs
The country urgently needs to set up early warning systems, monitoring and safe shelters.

Fire breaks out after unidentified explosions at oil refinery in Baghdad
A fire broke out following unidentified explosions at the Al-Dora power plant south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Spain’s Sanchez says Russia, Israel spread disinformation on Ceuta crisis
Sanchez cited EU research which had found that Russia ⁠and ⁠Israel both spread disinformation during the crisis.

Venus Williams bows out of US Open with straight-sets defeat to Sofia Kenin
The 46-year-old US veteran loses to wildcard compatriot but will play in women's doubles with sister Serena Williams.

Iran attacks Jordan, UAE after US bombs Larak Island: What’s the latest?
The retaliatory attacks came after the US targeted two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

Kazakhstan’s Tokayev appoints longtime adviser as vice president
Erlan Karin has served as a top ⁠⁠aide to Tokayev since he took over the presidency in 2019.

Xi, Modi and Putin set to meet for SCO summit: What’s on the agenda?
The two-day summit aims to promote a vision of a multipolar world and mutual trade ties amid Trump's unilateralism.

England vs Pakistan second Test: Three talking points from cricket series
Pakistan’s batting collapses, concerns over the Lord’s pitch and Ollie Robinson’s rampant form highlight the series.

Syria is choosing diplomacy with Israel, but can its approach last?
Israel has attacked Syria, occupied its south since the al-Assad regime's ouster, testing Syria's diplomatic outreach.

Nord Stream bombings put Ukraine’s ties with Germany under pressure
The blasts strain ties with Ukraine and have exposed the risks of relying on Russian gas, analysts say.

‘An act of resistance’: Raja Shehadeh’s Palestinian diaries find a new home
Al Jazeera interviews the leading writer and lawyer, 75, in Edinburgh, where his daily documentation is being archived.

Nepal races to rescue trapped workers, as flood death toll surpasses 900
Nepal officials say rescuers focusing on reaching workers in hydropower project tunnels in flood-stricken region.

FIFA president Infantino ‘must go’, says former UEFA boss Platini
In a scathing interview, French great Michel Platini accuses Infantino of always loving 'money and power'.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Premier League – prediction, team news, lineups
Declan Rice continues to star for Arsenal, who may add Julian Alvarez to ranks, but hosts Villa are sore from sales.

Tennis great Djokovic exits US Open in first round amid tears and pain
Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam ends in a five-set defeat to unseeded Argentinian player Mariano Navone.

Global coral reef coverage risks irreversible decline, new report warns
Coral reefs make up just 1 percent of ocean coverage, but host a quarter of all life in the sea.

People return to their flood-ravaged homes in Nepal
Survivors in Nepal’s Nuwakot district are digging through mud and debris for belongings left behind by flash floods.

Russia, China leaders to meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
The organisation is not officially anti-West, but Russian and Chinese leaders have used it to amplify their worldview.

Mamdani lookalike contest draws hundreds of hopefuls in New York
Hundreds gathered for a Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest in New York, with nine contestants vying for votes.

Two Palestinians reported dead as Israeli forces raid Nablus
Footage shows Israeli military vehicles and personnel deployed across Nablus city in the occupied West Bank.

Iran targets Jordan after first US attack in a month
The US has launched its first strikes on Iran in a month, hitting sites on Larak Island. Iran hit back targeting bases h

Global Times

Xi holds talks with Kyrgyz president
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov here on Monday. Xi arrived in ...

China is making every effort to search for and rescue missing Chinese and foreign nationals: FM
In response to a question about updates on China's rescue and relief efforts involving foreign nationals in the mudslide that ...

Washington's push for G20 to reassess China trade terms is 'political mobilization,' not economic diagnosis: expert
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's call for G20 members to reassess their trade terms with China is a push for ...

Dalian hosts APEC's largest senior officials' meeting, highlighting trade, technology, energy: Foreign Ministry
The Third Senior Officials' Meeting of APEC China 2026 and related meetings were held in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, ...

Following the 'SCO fast track,' China-Kyrgyzstan friendship enters a 'golden period': Global Times editorial

CXMT's lawsuit pushes back against groundless US tech bullying
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GT Voice: Yuan shouldn't be scapegoat of West's waning competitiveness
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How China's tech helps reshape Africa's industrial path
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Update: Mudslide rescue efforts intensify in Xizang as death toll rises to 16, with 546 missing
Rescuers are racing against time and the odds in search of survivors after a devastating mudslide, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche in Nepal, hit the border port of Gyirong in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. According to a press conference held by the information office ...

From leftover to treasure: Chinese scientists develop bioconversion system to turn kitchen waste into protein and lipids
Disinfection operations carried out in mudslide-hit area of Gyirong County

Disinfection operations carried out in mudslide-hit area of Gyirong County
From leftover to treasure: Chinese scientists develop bioconversion system to turn kitchen waste into protein and lipids

Rescuers race against time and odds in search of survivors in mudslide-hit Gyirong Port
Rescuers and sniffer dogs search for the missing at the mudslide-hit area in Gyirong County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 30, 2026. Rescuers are racing against time and the ... Samples turn negative as Zhuhai city tests cabbage amid public concerns over formaldehyde-treated products In response to public concerns over whether “formaldehyde-treated cabbage” had entered the market, Zhuhai city in South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday released the results of a special inspection, which ... Communications restored at mudslide-hit border port in Xizang Communication signals have reached the core rescue site at the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, local officials confirmed Sunday.

Samples turn negative as Zhuhai city tests cabbage amid public concerns over formaldehyde-treated products
Rescuers race against time and odds in search of survivors in mudslide-hit Gyirong Port Rescuers and sniffer dogs search for the missing at the mudslide-hit area in Gyirong County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 30, 2026. Rescuers are racing against time and the ... In response to public concerns over whether “formaldehyde-treated cabbage” had entered the market, Zhuhai city in South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday released the results of a special inspection, which ... Communications restored at mudslide-hit border port in Xizang Communication signals have reached the core rescue site at the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, local officials confirmed Sunday.

Communications restored at mudslide-hit border port in Xizang
Rescuers race against time and odds in search of survivors in mudslide-hit Gyirong Port Rescuers and sniffer dogs search for the missing at the mudslide-hit area in Gyirong County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 30, 2026. Rescuers are racing against time and the ... Samples turn negative as Zhuhai city tests cabbage amid public concerns over formaldehyde-treated products In response to public concerns over whether “formaldehyde-treated cabbage” had entered the market, Zhuhai city in South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday released the results of a special inspection, which ... Communication signals have reached the core rescue site at the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, local officials confirmed Sunday.

'In Europe, For Europe' strategy highlighted as more Chinese companies report strong half-year sales in Europe
S.Korean investors reportedly eye Samsung, SK Hynix as CXMT takes global lead on advanced mobile memory

S.Korean investors reportedly eye Samsung, SK Hynix as CXMT takes global lead on advanced mobile memory
'In Europe, For Europe' strategy highlighted as Chinese companies report strong half-year sales in Europe

Chinese firm helps rural Egyptian women improve livelihoods through poultry raising
In a training room in Egypt's northern Beheira Governorate, rural women listened closely as Chinese and Egyptian specialists explained poultry-raising techniques, from temperature control and ventilation to weight monitoring and disease prevention.

China's manufacturing PMI rises to 49.8 in August, a sign of improving growth momentum
The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector stood at 49.8 in August, up 0.6 points from July, pointing to a clear improvement in manufacturing momentum, official data showed ... Super-large-diameter slurry balance shield machine rolls out for deepest railway tunnel along Yangtze River A super-large-diameter slurry balance shield machine, developed by China for high-speed railway projects, rolled off the production line in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province recently, marking a critical phase in ... Shanghai LEGOLAND sees triple-digit growth of foreign visitors amid summer tourism boom Shanghai LEGOLAND Resort delivered strong results during the summer season, with the number of international visitors posting triple-digit growth, up nearly 2.5 times year-on-year, as services for international tourists continued ...

Super-large-diameter slurry balance shield machine rolls out for deepest railway tunnel along Yangtze River
China's manufacturing PMI rises to 49.8 in August, a sign of improving growth momentum The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector stood at 49.8 in August, up 0.6 points from July, pointing to a clear improvement in manufacturing momentum, official data showed ... A super-large-diameter slurry balance shield machine, developed by China for high-speed railway projects, rolled off the production line in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province recently, marking a critical phase in ... Shanghai LEGOLAND sees triple-digit growth of foreign visitors amid summer tourism boom Shanghai LEGOLAND Resort delivered strong results during the summer season, with the number of international visitors posting triple-digit growth, up nearly 2.5 times year-on-year, as services for international tourists continued ...

Shanghai LEGOLAND sees triple-digit growth of foreign visitors amid summer tourism boom
China's manufacturing PMI rises to 49.8 in August, a sign of improving growth momentum The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector stood at 49.8 in August, up 0.6 points from July, pointing to a clear improvement in manufacturing momentum, official data showed ... Super-large-diameter slurry balance shield machine rolls out for deepest railway tunnel along Yangtze River A super-large-diameter slurry balance shield machine, developed by China for high-speed railway projects, rolled off the production line in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province recently, marking a critical phase in ... Shanghai LEGOLAND Resort delivered strong results during the summer season, with the number of international visitors posting triple-digit growth, up nearly 2.5 times year-on-year, as services for international tourists continued ...

Drone light show illuminates China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges
Hundreds of synchronized drones on Saturday night lit up the skies of Lusaka, the Zambian capital, to mark the China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges. The drone light show featured ... Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event held in Canada People participate in the Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event at Robson Square in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Aug. 30, 2026. Hundreds of people of different ages took part ... Kids kick critically endangered snake specimen as father joins; Chinese museum strongly condemns 'uncivilized' behavior Surveillance images from the National Zoological Museum of China have sparked online outrage after two children were seen grabbing and kicking endangered animal specimens, while their father picked up the ...

Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event held in Canada
Drone light show illuminates China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges Hundreds of synchronized drones on Saturday night lit up the skies of Lusaka, the Zambian capital, to mark the China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges. The drone light show featured ... People participate in the Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event at Robson Square in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Aug. 30, 2026. Hundreds of people of different ages took part ... Kids kick critically endangered snake specimen as father joins; Chinese museum strongly condemns 'uncivilized' behavior Surveillance images from the National Zoological Museum of China have sparked online outrage after two children were seen grabbing and kicking endangered animal specimens, while their father picked up the ...

Kids kick critically endangered snake specimen as father joins; Chinese museum strongly condemns 'uncivilized' behavior
Drone light show illuminates China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges Hundreds of synchronized drones on Saturday night lit up the skies of Lusaka, the Zambian capital, to mark the China-Zambia people-to-people exchanges. The drone light show featured ... Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event held in Canada People participate in the Sunday Afternoon Salsa and Bachata event at Robson Square in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Aug. 30, 2026. Hundreds of people of different ages took part ... Surveillance images from the National Zoological Museum of China have sparked online outrage after two children were seen grabbing and kicking endangered animal specimens, while their father picked up the ...

China-Kyrgyzstan joint archaeology underlines millennium of friendship along ancient Silk Road
In downtown Bishkek, a white building at the National Academy of Science of the Kyrgyz Republic stands on the street. Taking the elevator to the third floor and pushing open an unassuming door, sunlight streams through the window and falls on a small bronze mirror lying on a ...

Ancient Silk Road passage in northwest China expands global ties
Rare 2,000-year-old four-horse chariot carving found in China's Helan Mountains, first of its kind

Rare 2,000-year-old four-horse chariot carving found in China's Helan Mountains, first of its kind
Ancient Silk Road passage in northwest China expands global ties

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Волгоградского профессора Романа Мельниченко наказали в СИЗО за отказ отправиться на войну
Арестованный по делу о "дискредитации" российской армии бывший профессор Волгоградского государственного университета и кандидат юридических наук Роман Мельниченко заявил, что в изоляторе его пытались завербовать на войну против Украины, а после отказа в качестве наказания заставили бегать. О давлении 53-летний профессор сообщил в письме адвокату Дмитрию Сотникову. Отказ отправиться на войну Мельниченко объяснил вербовщику тем, что он украинец. Кроме того, у него есть проблемы со зрением...

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Africanews

Zambia's Shaolin temple offers a softer face of China
'It gives hope for their lives': Africa's first Shaolin temple in Zambia's capital Lusaka trains students in Shaolin Kung Fu.

Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports
Latest Iranian state television visuals showed what it said were ballistic missiles being fired by Iran at US bases in Jordan in response to the American strikes.

Passengers face long delays as Kenyan airport workers call strike
Passengers at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport faced long delays on Sunday after Kenyan air traffic controllers and airport staff resumed a strike.

Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers
Ballot counting begins in military-run Guinea-Bissau after voting ended in a referendum that could expand the president's powers, ahead of a general election later this year aimed at restoring civilian rule.

Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny
Life in Niamey returned to normal on Sunday, one day after Niger’s military regime put down a mutiny by soldiers.

Libya's rival administrations agree to hold elections within 2 years
Libya’s rival administrations agreed on Sunday to hold elections within the next two years with a view to reunifying the country.

Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers
Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. The changes would expand the president’s powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime minister.

Male midwives in Lesotho challenging traditional gender roles
A small but growing body of men in Lesotho are successfully challenging traditional gender roles and becoming professional midwives.

UNESCO recognition boosts efforts to preserve Sao Tome's historic plantations
UNESCO recognition of Sao Tome and Principe's historic plantations is boosting efforts to restore the colonial-era buildings and find new uses for them.

Volunteers in Algeria moblise to support families displaced by wildfires
Volunteers have mobilised to provide essential supplies to families displaced by wildfires in Jijel province, northeastern Algeria.

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

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

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

DRC opposition rejects President Tshisekedi's offer of national dialogue
Opposition groups in the DR Congo have rejected President Felix Tshisekedi’s offer of a national dialogue aimed at reconciling the conflict-wracked country.

US due to cut off UAE branches of Egypt's Banque Misr over Iran ties
The US Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates from the US financial system, an official said Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically.

Gaani festival celebrates history of resilient peoples united by shared history
The Gaani festival in northern Benin celebrates the shared history of three peoples separated by colonisation.

Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base
Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.

Solar-powered ambulance completes successful trial run
The world’s first solar ambulance completed a successful trial run on Friday, raising hopes of bringing vital medical care to remote regions.

UN calls on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians
The United Nations is calling on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians, days after a brutal attacked by armed gang members left 47 people dead and dozens kidnapped.

Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital
Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year.

Funerals held for victims of Algeria's deadly wildfires
Victims of deadly wildfires that swept through Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province were buried Friday in Djemaa Beni Habibi, as grieving relatives and Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb gathered for the funerals.

Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king
Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.

Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave
The bodies of six men, their hands tied and their eyes blindfolded, were found on Monday by people who had gone into a forest in Forécariah prefecture to collect firewood.

Kenyan police fire teargas to disperse protesting small-scale traders
Shop owners and importers were demonstrating against an increase in import duties they say will hurt small businesses.

Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency, her first major concert run since revealing her stiff‑person syndrome diagnosis.

Six months into Iran War there is no end in sight to the conflict
As life continues in Iran despite economic hardship, the war has settled into a stalemate with mediated talks failing to produce a peace deal.

Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war
Around a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza.

Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters, killing four amid deteriorating camp conditions
Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Gaza, hitting a tent shelter and worsening conditions in overcrowded camps plagued by pests and poor sanitation.

‘We only tried to save our lives’: Algerians survey wildfire devastation
Authorities recorded nearly 2,000 fires across Algeria in July alone, underscoring the growing challenge facing communities already vulnerable to extreme heat and dry conditions.

Sudan lifts two-year curfew in Khartoum amid ongoing war
Sudan has lifted a two-year-old night-time curfew and a state of emergency in the capital, Khartoum, in a move authorities say will allow residents to move and work around the clock.

UN and partners strengthen Ebola preparedness in South Sudan border town
Humanitarian organisations warn there is a significant risk of a spillover due to extensive cross-border trade and travel between the two countries.

Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared
Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.

Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin marathon
His withdrawal leaves the men's race wide open, while the women's event is set to feature Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, who recently set a new women's marathon world record in London.

Nightlife thrives in deeply religious northern state of Nigeria
Sokoto state is known as the “Seat of the Caliphate” for its role in the birth and propagation of Islam in the region.

UN chief says additional $1.1 billion urgently needed to fight Ebola outbreak
As a fast-growing Ebola outbreak grips the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations is warning of a critical funding gap. Secretary-General António Guterres says another 1.1 billion dollars is urgently needed to contain the crisis.

Libya energy crisis leaves parts of oil-rich country struggling
In Tripoli, shoppers are turning to their mobile phone flashlights as power cuts plunge grocery stores into darkness. Libya is facing its worst crisis in years, with severe fuel shortages disrupting daily life. As summer heat peaks, millions struggle to keep homes, cars and businesses running.

Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants.

U.S. deports dozens to Haiti as migrants arrive in unfamiliar country
It is the second U.S. deportation flight to Haiti since Temporary Protected Status was ended for some 350,000 Haitians living in the United States.

Near-total lunar eclipse as moon passes through Earth's shadow
Residents of Lisbon looked to the skies in the early hours of Friday morning as Portugal experienced a partial lunar eclipse.

Nepal: army rescues hundreds as diaspora mourns lives lost
Nepal’s army rescues hundreds from a flooded hydropower tunnel as more than 1,500 remain missing, while the Nepali diaspora holds vigils in New York.

Algeria declares 3 days of national mourning as wildfire death toll rises to 12
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Thursday declared a three-day national mourning after wildfires in the northeast killed at least 12 people and injured dozens.

DR Congo begins Ebola vaccinations as deadliest outbreak on record spreads
Authorities are therefore using Ervebo under a compassionate-use programme while researchers gather data on whether it can protect against the current strain.

Agriculture: West Africa seeks to speed up the movement of seeds
Ahead of the Kigali forum, more than 200 agricultural sector stakeholders called for easier movement of seeds across West Africa.

Zambian opposition leader Mundubile taken into custody on treason charges
The Zambian opposition leader who was runner-up in this month's disputed presidential election was taken into custody Thursday over treason allegations, police said.

Police in Ceuta clash with anti-migrant protesters as tensions rise
Police in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta clashed with anti-migrant protesters on Thursday, one month after thousands of migrants entered the territory from Morocco.

SA court postpones extradition hearing of UK man charged with murdering family
A court in Johannesburg on Thursday postponed the extradition hearing of British man of Zimbabwean heritage wanted in the UK for the murders of his wife and two daughters.

Hundreds gather in Oslo to support Norway’s King Harald V
Hundreds gather outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V’s worsening health.

Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing
Communities along Nepal’s Trishuli River face catastrophic damage, hundreds missing and destroyed bridges as helicopters race to evacuate the injured.

Most Tunisian regions on high alert amid second extreme heatwave
Temperatures have soared to 49 degrees Celsius across parts of the country, as the heat coincides with power cuts and water scarcity.

China: Video shows mudslide surging through Gyirong port
A flash flood swept through China’s Gyirong port on 26 August after a major disaster struck nearby Nepal. Footage shows mud and debris engulfing the border trade hub.