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El Niño warming set to be 'strongest in living memory', warns Met Office
Scientists say the "unprecedented event" will likely push up global temperatures in 2027 and put the UK at risk of a wetter, stormier autumn.

Meghan could return to acting once back in UK
Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK.

Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk
The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.

Steve Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.

Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell
Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.

Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests
Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.

The town whose council wants migrants to move in
Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.

UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'

A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism
There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism

Search for cruise ship passenger feared to have fallen overboard
The alarm was raised on board the Ambassador Ambition before it arrived in Dundee on Friday.

Dave Bautista confirmed as new God of War star
The ex-wrestler replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the upcoming adaptation of the popular PlayStation series.

Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost
Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.

Will Harry's return heal deep-rooted rift with William?
The Prince of Wales remains in no mood to forgive and forget. The hurt he feels lingers.

The Premier League's new plan to end corner chaos
Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling. It became something of an epidemic in the Premier League last season - here's what's being done to fix it.

Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore
The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.

Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner
Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving.

Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

Weekly quiz: Where did builders find £7.6m worth of gold bars and coins?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Man denies charge over Manchester synagogue attack
Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, denied failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.

Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs
The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.

French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.

Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library
The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.

Snake undergoes 'world-first' human cancer therapy
The python is believed to be the first snake in the world to receive the treatment.

Gandhi's handwritten notes on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction
The collection documents key moments in Gandhi’s freedom movement as well as his personal relationship with close aide.

World's oldest person celebrates turning 117
Born before the Titanic sank, Ethel Caterham has seen out two world wars and survived Covid at 110.

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Why Are Harry and Meghan Moving Back To The UK?
And could this mean Harry and William make up?

How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department?
Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t pledge to act “independently” from the White House.

An intense psychological thriller with Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum
Having fun? Nothing as as it seems on a private party island, and leaving's not an option

Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury
Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.

Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Man City's Savinho
Tottenham agree a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m in potential add-ons.

Antonelli leads Norris in Dutch GP first practice
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli heads McLaren's Lando Norris in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

Olympian Simpson will never run again after cardiac arrest
Olympic 1500m medallist Jenny Simpson says a "chapter has ended" and she will not return to running after having a cardiac arrest.

Sutton's opening weekend predictions v Courteeners frontman Liam Fray
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Courteeners frontman Liam Fray, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the fixtures on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.

Al Jazeera

US designates Hezbollah an Iranian proxy, sanctions funding network
The US Treasury labels Lebanon-based group 'an extension' of the IRGC's Quds Force and takes aim at financing.

Bayern Munich’s Musiala collapsed on-field as a result of medication change
Coach Vincent Kompany said Bayern were aware of Jamal Musiala's neurological disorder long before it was made public.

PTI accuses Pakistan government of defying ex-PM Imran Khan hospital order
Khan’s sister and personal physician describe a chaotic night as officials give conflicting accounts of his whereabouts.

How a Swedish Palestinian minister raised controversy with Star of David
Incidents of anti-Semitism have been on the rise in Europe since Israel's genocidal war on Gaza began.

Sister of ex-Pakistan PM Khan says he is being tortured in jail
The sister of Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan says he told her he was being tortured in jail.

Why Israeli tenders for illegal E1 West Bank settlement prompted outrage
Experts say the project would partition the occupied West Bank, making the prospect of Palestinian statehood impossible.

Closure of al-Makha port leaves workers and traders fearing for the future
Houthi attacks on al-Makha port forced it to suspend operations, leaving workers without jobs and traders concerned.

Who does the law serve in the occupied West Bank?
Israeli settlers attack six times a day in the occupied West Bank. AJLabs looks at how Palestinian land is taken.

Charter plane crash near Alaskan military site kills 8
Rescuers who landed near the crash site 'confirmed there were no survivors'.

Russia says ready for ‘new ideas’ on Ukraine war that match Putin’s goals
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov suggests Moscow is eager for the US to revive its support for Russian agenda.

Serie A: Key talking points heading into the new 2026-27 season
Holders Inter Milan face challenge from reinvigorated AC and Juventus, while Napoli and Roma look to bounce back.

Nord Stream bombing suspect to Hollywood fixer: Who is Volodymyr Zhuravlev?
German authorities allege that Ukrainian scuba diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev was involved in the Nord Stream explosions.

Philippines floods fuel anger over alleged corruption
Weeks of monsoon rain have flooded northern Philippines, where residents are demanding answers over alleged corruption.

Cyclist Josh Tarling to compete in Tour of Spain after brother’s death
Josh Tarling returns to cycling in Spain a week after brother Finlay dies during Tour of Portugal.

Torrential rain floods New York City’s streets and subway
Torrential rainfall had led to flash flooding in parts of New York City.

Swiatek into Cincinnati semis after Rybakina injury
Elena Rybakina's Cincinnati withdrawal raises concerns over the fitness of the world number two ahead of US Open.

Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to Russia
Police allege Australian-Russian citizen joined Ukrainian military seeking to send information to Russian intelligence.

Sudan’s displacement crisis deepens as violence escalates
Sudan’s displacement crisis deepens as violence escalates

Bangladesh expect ‘harder’ Australia challenge in second Test, says coach
After a first Test win in Australia in the series opener, Bangladesh expect a backlash in second match in Mackay.

Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian home while family asleep
Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home while a mother and her children were sleeping inside.

Europe, Canada condemn Israeli plans for new West Bank settlement
The 'unacceptable' E1 plan carries 'legal and reputational consequences' for those participating, European nations warn.

Australian Hussey open to Ashes Test role as England make approach
Ex-Australia batter Hussey said he was informally approached by Stephen Flemming, England's new red-ball coach.

Dr TikTok: Mental health moves from consulting rooms to social media
Social media fosters empathy and awareness, but cannot replace evidence-based treatment or formal psychological care.

‘Very unusual’: UK Palestine activists could be sentenced as terrorists
Court to rule on whether five activists accused of vandalising a Barclays bank will face terrorism sentencing.

Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoers
Footage circulating on social media shows dozens of migrants arriving by boat on Spain’s southeastern coast.

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Chinese FM urges Japan's leaders to heed calls from Japanese lawmakers for improving bilateral ties
China on Friday urged Japan's leaders to listen to calls from lawmakers and other figures for improving bilateral relations, after ...

PLA Southern Theater Command tracks, monitors and warns 3 Philippine aircraft after their illegal entry into Huangyan Dao airspace
The PLA Southern Theater Command said on Friday that three Philippine aircraft illegally entered China's territorial airspace over Huangyan Dao ...

'Hong Kong Alliance' found guilty of inciting subversion; verdict clarifies boundaries between free speech and national security
The anti-China group "Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China", along with its former chairman and ...

China plans new fiscal measures to boost domestic demand in H2
China plans to roll out new policies in the second half of the year to strengthen financial coordination in boosting ...

Time for Wall Street Journal, the 'self-styled preacher,' to leave the podium: Global Times editorial

Australian envoy wants to revive US' rusting 'Indo-Pacific' anti-China network? Pure fantasy
Global Times

GT Voice: Why private investors remain wary of US' rare-earth push
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Tibetan medical thangkas draw global spotlight at symposium in Xizang
An international symposium opened in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday to shed light on the growing global interest in traditional Tibetan medicine and its visual illustrations drawn on thangkas. Held in the regional capital Lhasa, the second international academic symposium on "The Four ...

Chinese, Ethiopian companies sign deals worth 330 mln USD during trade promotion event
China, Russia launch fourth joint Arctic scientific expedition, process lasts about 62 days: report

China, Russia launch fourth joint Arctic scientific expedition, process lasts about 62 days: report
Chinese, Ethiopian companies sign deals worth 330 mln USD during trade promotion event

Why China is carrying out construction at Lingyang Jiao: Experts cite sovereignty, livelihoods and public services
Some foreign media have recently renewed hypes over China's construction at Lingyang Jiao in the Xisha Qundao (Xisha Islands), claiming that the completed first phase could become part of China's ... Veteran surgeon safeguards health in northwest China's Xinjiang Zhuang Shihua (1st L) visits a patient (2nd L) for free clinic service in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 27, 2026. Zhuang Shihua, a veteran hepatobiliary surgeon ... Chinese scientists find 11 embryos in 244-million-year-old ichthyosaur Mixosaurus fossil, giving clue to reproduction of ancient marine reptile Chinese scientists studying a 244-million-year-old ichthyosaur Mixosaurus fossil from Southwest China's Guizhou Province found at least 11 embryos inside the specimen. The discovery sets a new record for the highest ...

Veteran surgeon safeguards health in northwest China's Xinjiang
Why China is carrying out construction at Lingyang Jiao: Experts cite sovereignty, livelihoods and public services Some foreign media have recently renewed hypes over China's construction at Lingyang Jiao in the Xisha Qundao (Xisha Islands), claiming that the completed first phase could become part of China's ... Zhuang Shihua (1st L) visits a patient (2nd L) for free clinic service in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 27, 2026. Zhuang Shihua, a veteran hepatobiliary surgeon ... Chinese scientists find 11 embryos in 244-million-year-old ichthyosaur Mixosaurus fossil, giving clue to reproduction of ancient marine reptile Chinese scientists studying a 244-million-year-old ichthyosaur Mixosaurus fossil from Southwest China's Guizhou Province found at least 11 embryos inside the specimen. The discovery sets a new record for the highest ...

Chinese scientists find 11 embryos in 244-million-year-old ichthyosaur Mixosaurus fossil, giving clue to reproduction of ancient marine reptile
Why China is carrying out construction at Lingyang Jiao: Experts cite sovereignty, livelihoods and public services Some foreign media have recently renewed hypes over China's construction at Lingyang Jiao in the Xisha Qundao (Xisha Islands), claiming that the completed first phase could become part of China's ... Veteran surgeon safeguards health in northwest China's Xinjiang Zhuang Shihua (1st L) visits a patient (2nd L) for free clinic service in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 27, 2026. Zhuang Shihua, a veteran hepatobiliary surgeon ... Chinese scientists studying a 244-million-year-old ichthyosaur Mixosaurus fossil from Southwest China's Guizhou Province found at least 11 embryos inside the specimen. The discovery sets a new record for the highest ...

China's H1 humanoid robot shipments top 40,000 units: report
From building models to task execution: MiniMax's new AI agent highlights China's growing agent sector

From building models to task execution: MiniMax's new AI agent highlights China's growing agent sector
China's H1 humanoid robot shipments top 40,000 units: report

China delivers new homegrown deep-water offshore engineering vessel, pre-equipped with underwater robots
China on Friday delivered an independently developed new-generation deep-water multifunctional offshore engineering vessel in East China's Jiangsu Province. The vessel, pre-equipped with underwater robots, further enhances China's professional service capabilities in subsea engineering and offshore in-service facility operations, providing critical equipment support for accelerating the development of deep-sea ...

Foxconn launches urgent multi-city recruitment drive in China, reportedly to ramp up Apple iPhone 18 series production
With Apple's autumn launch event approaching, contract manufacturer Foxconn is rolling out a large-scale urgent recruitment campaign in China. Since mid-August, Foxconn's core plants in Zhengzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning and other ... River-to-sea vessel under development, expected to debut next year: executive of Pinglu Canal Group With the opening of the Pinglu Canal in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in sight, a new river-to-sea direct transport mode is set to be made possible, allowing seagoing ... Unitree Robotics shares plunge 18% on 2nd trading day after 460% debut surge; analysts see it as normal adjustment Shares of Unitree Robotics tumbled than 18 percent on Thursday, their second day of trading, giving back a significant portion of the spectacular gains of 460 percent recorded on ...

River-to-sea vessel under development, expected to debut next year: executive of Pinglu Canal Group
Foxconn launches urgent multi-city recruitment drive in China, reportedly to ramp up Apple iPhone 18 series production With Apple's autumn launch event approaching, contract manufacturer Foxconn is rolling out a large-scale urgent recruitment campaign in China. Since mid-August, Foxconn's core plants in Zhengzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning and other ... With the opening of the Pinglu Canal in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in sight, a new river-to-sea direct transport mode is set to be made possible, allowing seagoing ... Unitree Robotics shares plunge 18% on 2nd trading day after 460% debut surge; analysts see it as normal adjustment Shares of Unitree Robotics tumbled than 18 percent on Thursday, their second day of trading, giving back a significant portion of the spectacular gains of 460 percent recorded on ...

Unitree Robotics shares plunge 18% on 2nd trading day after 460% debut surge; analysts see it as normal adjustment
Foxconn launches urgent multi-city recruitment drive in China, reportedly to ramp up Apple iPhone 18 series production With Apple's autumn launch event approaching, contract manufacturer Foxconn is rolling out a large-scale urgent recruitment campaign in China. Since mid-August, Foxconn's core plants in Zhengzhou, Shenzhen, Nanning and other ... River-to-sea vessel under development, expected to debut next year: executive of Pinglu Canal Group With the opening of the Pinglu Canal in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in sight, a new river-to-sea direct transport mode is set to be made possible, allowing seagoing ... Shares of Unitree Robotics tumbled than 18 percent on Thursday, their second day of trading, giving back a significant portion of the spectacular gains of 460 percent recorded on ...

33rd Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Exhibition kicks off
Visitors try a remote gimbal control product during the 33rd Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Exhibition (BIRTV 2026) in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The ongoing 33rd ... 28th Pet Fair Asia held in Shanghai Visitors look at a pet bathing scenario at the 28th Pet Fair Asia in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 20, 2026. Held from Aug. 19 to Aug. 23, the pet fair ... How a 'Three-Body' fan became China's award-winning sci-fi writer Before becoming an award-winning science fiction writer, Baoshu was simply a fan fascinated by Hugo Award winner Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem. His desire to explore the universe created by ...

28th Pet Fair Asia held in Shanghai
33rd Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Exhibition kicks off Visitors try a remote gimbal control product during the 33rd Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Exhibition (BIRTV 2026) in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The ongoing 33rd ... Visitors look at a pet bathing scenario at the 28th Pet Fair Asia in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 20, 2026. Held from Aug. 19 to Aug. 23, the pet fair ... How a 'Three-Body' fan became China's award-winning sci-fi writer Before becoming an award-winning science fiction writer, Baoshu was simply a fan fascinated by Hugo Award winner Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem. His desire to explore the universe created by ...

How a 'Three-Body' fan became China's award-winning sci-fi writer
33rd Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Exhibition kicks off Visitors try a remote gimbal control product during the 33rd Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Exhibition (BIRTV 2026) in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The ongoing 33rd ... 28th Pet Fair Asia held in Shanghai Visitors look at a pet bathing scenario at the 28th Pet Fair Asia in east China's Shanghai, Aug. 20, 2026. Held from Aug. 19 to Aug. 23, the pet fair ... Before becoming an award-winning science fiction writer, Baoshu was simply a fan fascinated by Hugo Award winner Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem. His desire to explore the universe created by ...

'Let traditional Chinese patterns shine with new splendor,' says Chang Shana, former president of the Central Academy of Arts and Design
Game Science unveils 15-minute 'Black Myth: Zhong Kui' trailer as fans hail 'Netflix-level' visuals

Game Science unveils 15-minute 'Black Myth: Zhong Kui' trailer as fans hail 'Netflix-level' visuals
'Let traditional Chinese patterns shine with new splendor,' says Chang Shana, former president of the Central Academy of Arts and Design

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Шлосберг: "В России начинается фундаментальный поворот"
Политик прокомментировал свой приговор

ФСБ задержала иностранца, его обвиняют в попытке запуска дрона
ФСБ утверждает, что иностранец действовал по заданию украинских спецслужб

В Саратове задержан кандидат в Госдуму от КПРФ Бондаренко
Провластные паблики распространяли информацию, что он якобы критиковал войну в польском СМИ

В Москве обнаружили мёртвым отставного генерала ФСБ
Предположительно, он покончил с собой

Против Никиты Уварова из Канска возбудили уже третье уголовное дело
Он был задержан в 14 лет и с тех пор находится в заключении

В Австралии задержали россиянина по делу о попытке вмешательства
Утверждается, что он вступил в ВСУ, чтобы передавать информацию РФ

Военные РФ атаковали пункт пропуска между Украиной и Молдовой
В Харьковской области погибли 2 человека

Представитель РФ в ООН заявил, что мобилизации "не ожидается"
О её подготовке заявлял, в частности, Владимир Зеленский

Украинские беспилотники атаковали НПЗ "Лукойла" в Пермском крае
Сообщается об одном пострадавшем

В Польше задержали подозреваемого в подготовке покушения по заказу РФ
Это гражданин Украины

Украина ввела санкции против создателей мультсериала "Маша и Медведь"
Это решение позволит запретить трансляцию мультсериала в Украине

Россияне стали активнее интересоваться отъездом из страны
Это происходит на фоне сообщений о возможной новой волне мобилизации

МВД РФ объявило в розыск журналиста FAZ Михаэля Мартенса
Против него возбудили дело из-за вопроса Зеленскому

МВД России объявило в розыск журналиста Дмитрия Еловского
По какой статье против него возбуждено дело, пока неизвестно

Жителю Волгоградской области отменили штраф за стрельбу по дрону
Суд также распорядился вернуть ему ружье

После начала сбора биометрии в Россию не пустили 70 тысяч иностранцев
Эксперимент был запущен 1 декабря 2024 года

Обвиняемый в нападении на Волкова отказался от своих показаний
В них он назвал заказчиком бизнесмена Леонида Невзлина

В Польше задержан подозреваемый в покушении на территории Украины
Его подозревают в покушении на убийство представителя украинской оружейной промышленности

Французский журнал опубликовал статью политзаключённого Мифтахова
Речь идёт о решении математической задачи

Кандидат от "Яблока": мэр поручил снять баннер "За мир и свободу"
Это произошло в Байкальске

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Hungary’s lakes and rivers hit record lows as severe drought deepens
Hungary is facing a severe water crisis, with prolonged heat and drought driving water levels sharply lower. Around 99% of the country is under severe or extreme drought, while desertification threatens the Great Hungarian Plain.

Libya: Fifteen years after Gaddafi, country still divided
Fifteen years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya remains deeply divided. Hopes for stability following the 2011 revolution have given way to a prolonged political, institutional and security crisis, fuelled by the existence of two rival centres of power.

Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens
Mongolia is hosting the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s COP17 in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August, bringing together representatives from 196 countries and the European Union to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification.

South Africa: Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina fights deportation
South Africa: Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina Fights Deportation

Drone strike wounds 13 in Tigray capital as fears of renewed war grow
A drone strike on Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, injured at least 13 people, including five children, a hospital official said Thursday. The attack comes amid growing tensions between federal and Tigrayan forces and fears the region could slide back into war.

First-ever mpox cases reported in Guinea-Bissau with children the most vulnerable
UNICEF says it is very concerning that half of the 46 suspected cases are children under the age of 15.

London Bus Stop named after Nigerian content creator ‘Bus Aunty’
A Nigerian mental health nurse and content creator known online as “Bus Aunty” has had a London bus stop named after her, following years of documenting her fascination with the city’s buses.

Mexico: Aura battles turn a viral meme into live contests
Young Mexicans are taking part in 'aura battles', where creativity, confidence and humour decide the winner. The trend is moving from social media to live events.

New protests in Tunisia calling for ousting of President Kais Saied
It comes amid growing economic pressures during a summer of extreme heat that has left many Tunisians short of water and electricity.

Spain moves hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to temporary shelters
Spain began relocating migrants from a makeshift camp on Ceuta’s El Trampolín beach on Thursday, 20 August, nearly three weeks after a mass border surge left thousands living without adequate shelter in the North African enclave.

Kyiv residents search through the wreckage after Russia’s deadly barrage
Residents of Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district spent Thursday assessing the damage after a Russian overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones tore through a residential area.

Central African Republic shuts Zamboye gold mine after deadly collapse
Authorities in the Central African Republic have closed an artisanal gold mine near the Cameroon border after a landslide killed at least 49 people, according to the official toll. Local sources say the death toll could be around 100, with many miners still missing.

First US deportees arrive in Liberia under controversial third-country deal
Twenty migrants deported from the United States have arrived in Liberia, the first group of up to 1,200 people the West African country says it will receive under a new agreement.

Phone app helps Kenya's visually impaired get around
A navigation tool built in Kenya is using AI to help people with visual impairment understand what lies ahead as they move through Nairobi. 'Sightra' runs as a phone based web app, detecting cars, trees, furniture and other obstacles in real time and sending spoken descriptions through an earpiece.

Egypt and Qatar stress need for dialogue over Strait of Hormuz
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Cairo on Thursday for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional deescalation.

RSF calls for release of French journalists detained in Togo
Advocacy group Reporters Without Borders is calling for the release of two French journalists and their fixer detained in Togo.

Cameroon's President Biya returns home after unexplained 10-week absence
President Paul Biya, 93, returned to Cameroon on Thursday, after a 73-day absence that fuelled speculation about his health.

DR Congo receives 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses for outbreak response
WHO experts say early evidence, including animal studies, suggests Ervebo could offer some protection—and the new trial will seek to establish whether that protection extends to humans.

Chinese court sentences founder of troubled property developer Evergrande to life in prison
Hui was fined 47 million yuan ($6.5 million) in 2024 and banned from China's securities markets for life by the China Securities Regulatory Commission over inflating company financial results, among other issues.

Spanish government creates new migrant shelters to ease Ceuta crisis
On Thursday morning, it began relocating over 1,000 people from the beach to reception centres set up in army tents.

US national debt tops 40 trillion dollars for first time
America's national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars for the first time - more than double what it was just 10 years ago, according to data released by the US Treasury on Wednesday.

DR Congo: Prosecutors seek 15-year prison sentence for ex-justice minister
They accuse Constant Mutamba of being the mastermind behind the fraudulent disbursement of some $20 million from the Uganda Victims’ Reparation Fund.

Reuters: Continental confederations in talks to oust FIFA boss Infantino
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF have not given up on ousting FIFA president Gianni Infantino, according to a new report from Reuters. The three continental bodies are said to be in talks about seeking a vote of no confidence against Infantino over his proposal to sell World Cup profits to private investors.

Nigeria's federal government moves to decriminalise attempted suicide
Health Minister Ali Pate said the reform aims at reducing suicide deaths and attempts by 15 per cent by 2030.

HRW says Russian paramilitaries killed 9 civilians in Mali
The Sahel country has been wracked since 2012 by a serious security crisis, notably fuelled by violence from jihadists allied to Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State group, along with criminal gangs and armed separatists.

In Senegal's Saint-Louis, traces of slave-trading past are being erased
The first French trading post in sub-Saharan Africa was established in Senegal's Saint-Louis in 1659 and the island soon became a holding point for thousands of captive Africans before they were shipped abroad. But Saint-Louis' role in the transatlantic slave trade is little known.

UAE's indefinite trade embargo puts further pressure on Iranian economy
Analysts say the decision will deepen the hardship of ordinary Iranians already under strain.

DRC: M23 tightens movement controls as Ebola outbreak surpasses 5,000 cases
The AFC/M23 rebel alliance in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is tightening restrictions on movement after two travellers from a government-held area tested positive for Ebola in rebel territory, adding another challenge to efforts to contain the country’s rapidly expanding outbreak.

DRC: Will the copper export ban finally deliver mineral sovereignty? {Business Africa}
The DRC’s cobalt and copper export ban targets billions in refining margins—but a 2,000-megawatt power shortfall could threaten its industrial ambitions, while Zambia’s copper boom is attracting billions in green-energy investment, but citizens are asking: who really benefits?

Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers
Hundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.

Zambian opposition leader to challenge presidential poll results in court
Brian Mundubile alleges his campaign documented 'serious irregularities' and inconsistences in the conduct, counting, transmission, and declaration of results.

Sirens, shelters and scaled-back war games: South Korea rehearses for crisis
South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.

Former Zambian minister killed in post-election security raid
A former Zambian cabinet minister was shot dead during a security operation at the home of opposition leader Brian Mundubile, police said Wednesday, days after President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term amid opposition claims of irregularities and intimidation.

Former Liberian vice president charged in transnational drug probe
Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and related offences in an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network.

Kyiv residents rescued as Russian strikes damage buildings across the city
Russia’s overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued from damaged buildings and firefighters battled fires across the capital.

Regional body says Haiti need help ahead of holding first election in a decade
The Caribbean country is due to hold its first polls in a decade amid ongoing violence by gangs who control most of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.

Death toll rises above 100 in Central African Republic mine collapse
The death toll from a gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic has risen above 100, with several others still missing or trapped underground. The disaster struck an artisanal mine near the Cameroon border, highlighting the dangers facing thousands of informal miners.

Senegal opposition presses president to set local election date
Senegal’s opposition is urging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set a date for local elections, turning the vote into a potential early showdown with former ally Ousmane Sonko.

UN flag at half-mast to honour humanitarian workers killed in line of duty
Marking World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, the United Nations flag was lowered to half-mast at the UN headquarters in Nairobi. The gesture recognises the humanitarian workers who lost their lives while serving others.

Tanzanian newspaper suspended for six months over report on government divisions
Tanzania has suspended a weekly newspaper for six months over alleged breaches of media law, the information ministry said Wednesday, after the outlet published a story alleging government divisions.

Sudan war: 318 RSF fighters defect to army in latest blow to paramilitary
Sudan’s army says 318 Rapid Support Forces fighters, including four commanders, have defected and joined its ranks in the latest apparent surrender by paramilitary personnel. The move comes as defections increase and fighting continues to devastate the country more than three years into the war.

Inflation and security top voter concerns as Nigeria election campaign kicks off
Campaigning for Nigeria’s general election got underway on Wednesday and voters are already making one thing clear: they want straight answers from the candidates about how they’ll improve the lives of citizens.

Wembanyama named France captain as star returns to Les Bleus
Victor Wembanyama has been named captain of France for four games in August, marking a new leadership role for the NBA star as he returns to the national team. The 22-year-old will lead a squad featuring veterans Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier in World Cup qualifying.

South Africa: Consumer inflation rate eases in July for first time in five months
Statistics SA attributes the slowdown to softer food inflation, slower municipal tariff increases, and lower fuel prices.

Kenya helicopter crash kills seven in Samburu, including six tourists
Seven people, including six tourists and the pilot, have died after a helicopter came down near Mount Ololokwe in central Kenya, according to air accident officials.

Chad welcomes back French military less than two years ending defence agreement
Less than two years after France handed back its last military base in Chad, the two countries appear to be rebuilding their military ties.

Infrastructure centre of South Africa's agenda as chair of SADC
South Africa says it’s putting infrastructure development at the centre of its agenda as chair of the Southern African Development Community.

DR Congo says Ebola cases exceed 5,000 with 2,378 deaths
Responders are warning the deadly haemorrhagic virus is spreading at an unprecedented rate, outpacing efforts to slow it in the remote eastern part of the country.

Russia and Ukraine Exchange 103 Prisoners Each in Latest Swap
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 103 prisoners each in their latest wartime swap, with the United Arab Emirates acting as mediator. The release offers another rare point of cooperation between the two sides as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain largely stalled.