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Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings
The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.

Man admits transporting Scottish woman's body in suitcase, Greek police say
The man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, as well as robbery and weapons offences.

Prolonged drought could cause shortage of some foods, farmers' union head says
NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather affecting the UK's food supply.

Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.

Trump cancels Iran strikes subject to deal being made 'rapidly'
The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.

At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.

Massive Attack responds after Singapore ban over Palestine display
The UK band says it is "surprised and disappointed" by its treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.

Emma Finucane becomes wins four gold medals in Commonwealth Games first
Welsh star Emma Finucane creates history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games.

Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London
Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting".

Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.

Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience
Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

The shadowy gang recruiting teenage hitmen to kill across Europe
The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.

Why I don't regret choosing a vasectomy in my 20s
As the number of young men having vasectomies rises, BBC News spoke to two about why they chose to have the snip.

Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'
A growing number of so-called "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.

Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans
For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.

Spider-Man fans hail Brand New Day as Holland's best yet
Spider-Man fans are full of praise for Tom Holland's latest web-slinging performance.

Teenager dies after 'medical episode' at music festival in Cumbria
The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, Cumbria Police said.

Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesia ferry catches fire
The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.

Multiple trackside fires halt trains between London and Stansted Airport
Some trains in and out of London are delayed or cancelled.

Four arrested over hate crime attack on ship crew
Three of the four are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with one man seriously hurt.

Body of mountaineer Nirmal Purja recovered after Pakistan avalanche
The renowned climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

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Is The World Cup For Sale?
Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows.

The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?
A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.

Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution
Xabi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.

Finucane creates Games history with fourth gold
Welsh star Emma Finucane creates history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games.

Johnson denies Harrington in star-studded Portugal event
Zach Johnson holds off Padraig Harrington at The Els Club in the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event held in Portugal.

2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps
Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.

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‘Iran war participation trophy’ mocking Trump appears in New York
A 10-foot-tall golden trophy mocking US President Donald Trump for the Iran war has appeared in New York.

Deadly floods and landslide hit India’s Kerala
At least two people have been killed and eight injured after torrential rain triggered flooding

Suicide bomber kills 14 outside police station in Pakistan’s Swat
Explosion took place near crowd rallying against a surge in violence in northwestern Pakistan.

Capital One cites anti-money laundering concerns in Trump Organization case
Capital One says Trump Organization account closures in 2021 followed review by anti-money-laundering team.

Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war
US president halted strikes after earlier threatening Iran with unprecedented force.

Israeli settlers shoot Palestinian child during farm raid
CCTV captured the moment a nine-year-old Palestinian boy was shot in the back by Israeli settlers.

How to end the ‘Hormuz war’
The least bad option for the US is to let the MoU Article 5 play out.

Ukrainian farmers use temporary storage to revive grain exports
Russian attacks disrupt Black Sea exports, forcing Ukrainian farmers to use temporary grain storage.

Heatwave forces nuclear shutdown in Hungary
Hungary says a heatwave has forced the shutdown of its largest nuclear plant as low Danube levels disrupt cooling.

Tanks, troops and space
Andrius Kubilius on the lessons from Ukraine and why drones and space are transforming Europe's security strategy.

CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou on accountability and CIA’s history
Marc Lamont Hill speaks to CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou about the agency and US intelligence today.

Firefighting helicopters collide, killing two, as Greece battles wildfires
Europe struggles with record-breaking summer heat as wildfires ravage Greece, France and Spain causing mass evacuations.

Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia’s Java Sea
Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia's Java Sea

No breakthrough on Strait of Hormuz as Trump halts attack on Iran
Iran says Trump's comment on pullback from threatened strikes made 'within the context of psychological operations'.

Rubio’s bypass plan: Can the world escape the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint?
Experts warn that Marco Rubio's Hormuz bypass plan is hindered by pipeline limits and severe Red Sea threats.

Communal violence between Hindus and Muslims grips southern Nepal
Several towns in southern Nepal remain on edge after days of communal violence between Hindu and Muslim communities.

Hundreds mourn Moroccan footballer who died trying to reach Ceuta
Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Omar El Azizi has been buried after dying while trying to reach Ceuta.

Pakistan-administered Kashmir election boycott follows deadly crackdown
Residents in Muzaffarabad, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, have boycotted the election amid a strike.

Yemen’s crumbling roads mean an arduous quest for water for Taiz villagers
Poor road infrastructure is exacerbating Yemen's water crisis, leading to hardships for thousands in Taiz governorate.

South Korea has hottest day on record amid extreme weather globally
Scientists say the climate crisis driven by human activity is making heatwaves more frequent.

At least five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia
The ship was carrying 271 passengers and crew members when the blaze broke out as it sailed eastwards from Java.

Why has EU called an emergency meeting on Spain migrant surge?
In joint letter, 22 member states call for 'strengthening of external borders' after nearly 60,000 migrants enter Ceuta.

Spanish Ceuta witnesses a deadly ‘game’ for Moroccan migrants
This weekend, thousands of Moroccans attempted to reach the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta.

The Board of Peace is a failed body and should be abandoned
The Palestinian issue should be returned to the UN framework and anchored again in international law.

Israel’s influence industry in the US
Abdul El-Sayed's hardline campaign exposes a party, a media ecosystem and a debate over Israel in the US.

Global Times

China strengthens Huangyan Dao control through PLA, CCG drills, reserve rules; moves deter provocations, warn anti-China Philippine politicians: experts
In the past few days, around China's Huangyan Dao, warships and aircraft rehearsed control of the sea and air, coast ...

Ceuta migrant crisis exposes divisions within Europe, deepens tensions between Spain, the US: Chinese experts
Driven by hunger, exhaustion and hostility, migrants who swam or climbed over fences to enter Spain's North African enclave of ...

Poll shows 76% in Japan support upholding Three Non-Nuclear Principles; Japanese society's anti-nuclear sentiment remains strong despite Tokyo's push to loosen policy: expert
Seventy-six percent of people in Japan support upholding the country's Three Non-Nuclear Principles of not possessing, not producing, and not ...

Exclusive: African space initiative eyes participation in China's Chang'e-8 lunar mission, embraces openness and inclusiveness: African program manager
Africa is seeking to move from being a participant in space science discussions to becoming an active contributor to humanity's ...

Draw the sword! China will not allow anyone to run amok at its doorstep: Global Times editorial

How the Chinese military contributes to and implements the Global Governance Initiative
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GT Voice: Western vilification won't slow growth of China's AI
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Extreme weathers sweep Chinese regions as risk grows for strongest Super El Nino in 150 years
Extreme weather warnings were issued across multiple parts of China on Sunday, with heavy rainfall and extreme heat sweeping across multiple regions, amid a developing super El Nino event which, combined with typhoons and monsoon activity, has altered atmospheric circulation patterns over southern China and could become one ...

China launches campaign against organized crime with focus on local 'bullies' and gangs in cyberspace
China activates Level IV flood control emergency response for Beijing and Hebei Province

China activates Level IV flood control emergency response for Beijing and Hebei Province
China launches campaign against organized crime with focus on local 'bullies' and gangs in cyberspace

China's third medical expert team arrives in DR Congo to support Ebola response
China's third medical expert team arrives in DR Congo to support Ebola response COVID-19 infections rise in China but remain moderate; no new pathogens detected: China CDC Among the three most prevalent pathogens detected in respiratory samples collected from influenza-like illness cases at sentinel hospitals nationwide over the past week, COVID-19 continues to rank first, with a ... 51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday.

COVID-19 infections rise in China but remain moderate; no new pathogens detected: China CDC
China's third medical expert team arrives in DR Congo to support Ebola response China's third medical expert team arrives in DR Congo to support Ebola response Among the three most prevalent pathogens detected in respiratory samples collected from influenza-like illness cases at sentinel hospitals nationwide over the past week, COVID-19 continues to rank first, with a ... 51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday.

51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing
China's third medical expert team arrives in DR Congo to support Ebola response China's third medical expert team arrives in DR Congo to support Ebola response COVID-19 infections rise in China but remain moderate; no new pathogens detected: China CDC Among the three most prevalent pathogens detected in respiratory samples collected from influenza-like illness cases at sentinel hospitals nationwide over the past week, COVID-19 continues to rank first, with a ... The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday.

China Cotton Association slams US inclusion of 43 Chinese companies on 'Entity List' under groundless 'forced labor' claim, warns sanctions have undermined global cotton industry chain
International brands like Apple, adidas, L'Oréal, Coca-Cola report robust quarterly earnings in China

International brands like Apple, adidas, L'Oréal, Coca-Cola report robust quarterly earnings in China
China Cotton Association slams US inclusion of 43 Chinese companies on 'Entity List' under groundless 'forced labor' claim, warns sanctions have undermined global cotton industry chain

US lawmakers' request for information from DoorDash on use of Chinese AI models 'politically driven,' reflects growing anxiety over tech hegemony
US lawmakers have requested information from food delivery company DoorDash on its use of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models, CNBC reported over the weekend. Chinese industry experts said on Sunday that the US lawmakers' actions are largely driven by a political agenda to curb the rising adoption of ...

Shanghai Port's single-day container throughput hits record high of 203,881 TEUs despite typhoon impact
Shanghai Port's single-day container throughput surpassed 200,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) on Saturday, reaching a record high of 203,881 TEUs, according to the Shanghai International Port (Group) on Sunday. ... China's central bank to stick to moderately loose monetary policy, backed up by effective incremental measures in H2 The People's Bank of China (PBC), the central bank, pledged to keep monetary policy moderately loose in the second half of 2026, to be accompanied by pragmatic, effective, incremental ... China's gaming industry embraces AI innovation at 2026 ChinaJoy held in Shanghai AI becomes the highlight of the 23rd ChinaJoy held in Shanghai during the weekend, where nearly 900 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions showcased a full spectrum of AI-enabled gaming ...

China's central bank to stick to moderately loose monetary policy, backed up by more effective incremental measures in H2
Shanghai Port's single-day container throughput hits record high of 203,881 TEUs despite typhoon impact Shanghai Port's single-day container throughput surpassed 200,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) on Saturday, reaching a record high of 203,881 TEUs, according to the Shanghai International Port (Group) on Sunday. ... The People's Bank of China (PBC), the central bank, pledged to keep monetary policy moderately loose in the second half of 2026, to be accompanied by pragmatic, effective, incremental ... China's gaming industry embraces AI innovation at 2026 ChinaJoy held in Shanghai AI becomes the highlight of the 23rd ChinaJoy held in Shanghai during the weekend, where nearly 900 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions showcased a full spectrum of AI-enabled gaming ...

China's gaming industry embraces AI innovation at 2026 ChinaJoy held in Shanghai
Shanghai Port's single-day container throughput hits record high of 203,881 TEUs despite typhoon impact Shanghai Port's single-day container throughput surpassed 200,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) on Saturday, reaching a record high of 203,881 TEUs, according to the Shanghai International Port (Group) on Sunday. ... China's central bank to stick to moderately loose monetary policy, backed up by effective incremental measures in H2 The People's Bank of China (PBC), the central bank, pledged to keep monetary policy moderately loose in the second half of 2026, to be accompanied by pragmatic, effective, incremental ... AI becomes the highlight of the 23rd ChinaJoy held in Shanghai during the weekend, where nearly 900 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions showcased a full spectrum of AI-enabled gaming ...

Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture
Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ...

Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China
Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ...

Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft
Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ...

2,300-year-old liquor residue unearthed in China's Ningxia
Archaeologists have identified residue of a 2,300-year-old grain-based alcoholic drink from the Warring States Period (475 BC-221 BC) in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, offering new insights into ancient Chinese brewing technology.

Migrant worker poet finds his voice amid China's grassroots literary surge
China's online literature grows in scale, expands global reach

China's online literature grows in scale, expands global reach
Migrant worker poet finds his voice amid China's grassroots literary surge

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Посредники заявили о согласии Израиля прекратить удары по Газе
Официального подтверждения со стороны израильского правительства пока нет

Ozon начал перемещать дорогие товары со складов в пункты выдачи
На фоне атак ВСУ на российскую логистическую инфраструктуру

Россия вновь атаковала склад маркетплейса Rozetka под Киевом
И почтовый терминал под Харьковом

Президент Армении вновь назначил Никола Пашиняна премьер-министром
После технической отставки правительства

Дональд Трамп заявил об отмене удара по Ирану
Тегеран запросил время на заключение сделки

В аэропорту Энтеббе открыли памятник Йонатану Нетаньяху
Старший брат премьер-министра Израиля погиб в 1976 году во время освобождения заложников

Число погибших при взрыве у ресторана в центре Москвы выросло до пяти
Двое пострадвших умерли в больнице

В Самарской области атакован логистический центр Wildberries
В Саратовской области целью атаки был НПЗ

Компании и госучреждения РФ ищут экспертов по воинскому учёту
Активный поиск начался в последнюю неделю

Взрыв в Москве: трое погибших, власти заявили о теракте
Взрыв произошёл в ресторане, расположенном в высотке

Лидеры 22 стран ЕС раскритиковали власти Испании в связи с Сеутой
Испанский премьер заявляет об "эгоизме" ряда стран ЕС

Российские военные ударили по складу украинского маркетплейса Rozetka
В Броварах Киевской области

Рубио: США попытаются возобновить переговоры РФ и Украины
По его словам, усилия для этого будут приложены в ближайшие недели

Трех жителей Волгограда задержали за съемку пожара на складе Wildberries
Видео с их извинениями опубликовало издание V1.ru

В Венгрии могут отключить единственную АЭС из-за обмеления Дуная
АЭС "Пакш" вырабатывает почти половину электроэнергии Венгрии

Теплоход Росатома "Янина" затонул после атаки в Черном море
Все 17 членов экипажа спасены

Число погибших в ходе прорыва мигрантов в Сеуту выросло до 67
Всего в испанский анклав прорвались 60 тысяч человек

Reuters: OpenAI обнаружила новые случаи выхода ИИ-моделей из-под контроля
Во время расследования инцидента со взломом Hugging Face

В Уфе после атаки беспилотников загорелся НПЗ
По данным Astra, дым поднимается над НПЗ "Башнефть-Уфанефтехим"

ФИФА отказалась от планов по продаже прав на ЧМ
После угроз УЕФА бойкотировать соревнования под эгидой ФИФА

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Tankers 'waiting for permission' to transit through Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran's semiofficial Fars news agency aired footage Sunday of what it said were vessels "waiting for permission" from Iran to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind released on bail but still faces charges
Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi has been temporarily released from custody after a court granted him bail. He’s charged with insulting a constitutional institution and faces up to two years in prison. A trial date has been set for October 2.

UEFA declares no confidence in FIFA leadership as pressure mounts on Infantino
European football’s governing body has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, UEFA said in a blistering statement on Saturday. The announcement followed Infantino’s U-turn over a plan sell World Cup profits to private investors.

Guinea opts out of planned ECOWAS single currency, the eco
Guinea says it’s opting out of the ECOWAS single currency. The 12 member West African economic bloc is set to launch the monetary union and eco currency in July 2027. Guinea is the first member state to say it's retaining its national currency.

Authorities in Tigray accuse Addis Ababa of 'launching open war'
Authorities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region accused the federal government of launching a military offensive on Saturday, reigniting fears of a return to war.

Life in Spanish enclave of Ceuta resumes after sudden migrant surge
Life in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta is slowly getting back to normal, residents say, days after a sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants entered the tiny territory on the tip of North Africa. Most of the migrants have returned to Morocco and shops and cafes are starting to reopen.

Moroccan migrants return from Ceuta tired and disillusioned
Tired and disappointed, migrants pushed back from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta returned to Morocco on Saturday, eager to get home. A sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants over the course of a few days, triggered an international crisis and saw Spain deploy armed forces to the tiny territory.

Life in Spanish enclave 'disrupted' by migrant influx, says Ceuta mayor
Migrants and residents alike complained on Saturday of the conditions in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, that saw 60,000 migrants breach the border in the last few days.

Embezzlement trial of DRC's former justice minister continues in his absence
The embezzlement trial of the DR Congo’s former justice minister Constant Mutamba continued on Friday in the absence of the defendant.

Search for missing prolongs the agony for families in Gaza
Holding photographs of sons who vanished during the war, mothers in Gaza wait for answers while forensic workers document unidentified remains without access to DNA testing.

Former Senegalese leader Sall's bid for UN top job in trouble after straw poll
Macky Sall’s bid to succeed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres could be in trouble after the Security Council’s first informal straw poll.

France and Italy boost border controls after migrant influx to Spanish enclave
France and Italy are boosting border controls after some 60,000 people crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, sparking one of the largest migrant crises for the European Union in years.

48,000 migrants return to Morocco after massive influx into Spanish enclave
Tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into Spain’s tiny Ceuta territory returned voluntarily to Morocco on Friday, a day after the influx triggered chaos in the North African city and reignited the immigration debate in Europe and beyond. At least 57 migrants died on the journey.

Infantino drops plan to sell World Cup profits after worldwide pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI marks 27th anniversary of accession to throne
A long list of world leaders, heads of state, and governors sent congratulatory messages to him.

Residents of Spanish enclave of Ceuta angered by mass influx of migrants
The border has now been reinforced and tens of thousands of people have since reportedly returned to Morocco voluntarily.

Algeria bus crash kills at least 27 and wounding dozens more
Tragedy struck Algeria Friday morning after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine near the coastal town of Boumerdes, east of Algiers.

Campaigners demand sanctuary for Johannesburg Zoo elephants
Behind the fences of Johannesburg Zoo, three elephants are at the centre of a growing legal battle. Animal welfare campaigners say captivity is no place for them and are asking the courts to order their transfer to a rewilding sanctuary.

Kenya: Fifteen elephants found dead of suspected pesticide poisoning
Initial investigations suggest they died after ingesting pesticides used on nearby tomato farms.

United Nations calls for an end to crackdown on civic freedoms in Uganda
Its human rights office says restrictions on civil liberties are creating fear among opposition supporters, journalists, activists, and civil society groups.

Mali: HRW accuses Russian paramilitaries of killing 8 civilians
Russian paramilitaries from Africa Corps, which is supporting Mali in its fight against insurgents, killed eight civilians, including three children, in June airstrikes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report Friday.

Ghana forecasts 16% fall in cocoa production following bad weather and disease
Ghana is warning of a sharp drop in cocoa production next season, with output expected to fall by at least 16 percent.

Oprah Winfrey to close South African girls' school, expand scholarship
Oprah Winfrey will close the prestigious girls' school she founded in South Africa after the 2027 academic year, marking the end of nearly two decades of campus-based education.

IMF completes reviews in Egypt unlocking $1.8 billion
The prime minister has welcomed the news, saying it is a renewed vote of confidence in the country's economic reform programme.

Asia’s soccer body joins opposition to Infantino’s plan for private investors
Asia’s soccer body joined opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup and said Friday FIFA must urgently review its management style.

Spain and Morocco reinforce border after tens of thousands cross into Ceuta
Officials estimate that more than 49,000 people crossed between Morocco and Ceuta in a 24-hour period.

UK sees record day for Channel migrant crossings piling pressure on government
Britain has recorded its busiest day of migrant crossings this year, with 752 people arriving in small boats across the English Channel in just 24 hours.

Analysts believe US-Iran war at critical point with potential for further escalation
Analysts say the U.S.-Iran war is at a critical point with the potential for further escalation, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes resumes and hopes for a quick end to the five-month conflict fade

Voter registration opens as Haiti eyes december polls
Haiti has launched voter registration ahead of December's elections, the country's first in a decade. Ten registration centres have opened across generally secure areas of Port au Prince, as hopeful voters begin signing up in a key step toward restoring democratic rule.

Hamas agrees to completely disarm in plan including Israeli withdrawal
Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to end the war with Israel, that includes it handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

Activists in Kenya demand release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye
Activists gathered in Kenya's capital of Nairobi on Thursday to demand the release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, a day after he collapsed in court in Kampala

Egyptian PM announces investigation after Damietta port drone attack
Egypt's Prime Minister said Thursday that the country would now be examining the remains of a drone that attacked two vessels at the Egyptian port of Damietta on Wednesday.

Tyla drops Nigeria tour date after xenophobia backlash
Following growing criticism across social media linked to South Africa's anti migrants attacks,, South African music star Tyla has removed Nigeria from the list of destinations on her upcoming A*Pop World Tour.

Liberian authorities burn $336 million in cocaine implicating senior police officials
Liberian law enforcement agents burned some 4.2 metric tons of cocaine worth about $336 million on Thursday, days after authorities announced the country’s largest-ever drug seizure and implicated senior police officials in the trafficking operation.

Several drown as hundreds of migrants rush to Spain's Ceuta from Morocco
Hundreds of people were converging on Morocco's northern town of Fnideq on Thursday evening, following rumours that the border with Spain's Ceuta had opened, according to an AFP journalist

S.Africa pushes Africa migration talks after xenophobic violence
Pretoria called Thursday for an Africa-wide conference to address migration on the continent after weeks of deadly anti-migrant violence and tensions over undocumented foreign workers in South Africa

UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments if plan to sell World Cup stake goes ahead
Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product and is 'not for sale'.

Ghana's government backs extending presidential term from four to five years
Other recommendations accepted by the government include extending Parliament’s tenure to match the new presidential term.

George Clooney evacuates French estate as wildfires rage
Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, have evacuated their French estate as fast-moving wildfires continue to sweep across southern France.

Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV
It accuses the French satellite television service of failing to comply with an obligation to provide free access to Burkinabe TV.

Sudan farmers struggle as Iran conflict drives costs higher
Thousands of miles from the fighting, Sudanese farmers are feeling the impact of the war in Iran, as rising fuel and fertilizer costs threaten food production in a country already facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

Ceuta calls for emergency as thousands of migrants cross
Authorities in Ceuta asked the government in Madrid to declare a national emergency and requested army intervention, as thousands crossed into the tiny Spanish territory on Thursday.

AI-generated Africa map blunder overshadows U.S. presentation at global AIDS conference
A U.S. State Department presentation at a major global health conference has sparked criticism after an AI-generated map of Africa wrongly labelled every country on the continent.

Kenya restores electricity after major power outage
Power has been restored to several parts of Kenya after a widespread blackout left large areas without electricity overnight.

South Sudan's president dismisses central bank governor
The removal of Johnny Ohisa comes as Salva Kiir makes sweeping changes in the senior ranks of his government.

The US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution
The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for any quick resolution.

Amnesty calls for war crimes probe after killing of at least 19 Malian soldiers
Amnesty International is calling for a war crimes investigation after at least 19 Malian soldiers were allegedly executed despite surrendering.

Egypt confirms unidentified drone caused fire at Mediterranean port
While energy facilities in the region have been hit since the start of the US and Israel's war on Iran, its the first time Egypt has come under attack.

Zambia: Economic test looms for next administration [Business Africa]
Zambia has managed to stabilize its economy after becoming the first sovereign to default on its debt obligations during the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to unlock growth amid risks, tough policy choices await the next administration

Nigeria dismantles meth lab as Mexican cartels push into country
Meth seizures and raids on labs in Nigeria have been on the rise since around 2011, according to a 2019 report from the Institute for Security Studies, as Latin American specialists exported their expertise to the country