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Bowen: Trump's loss limits powers at home, but it will likely be different abroad
After bruising midterm results, President Trump will want to show he can still shake the world, the BBC's international editor writes.

How America voted in maps and charts
See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.

What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress
Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.

Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections
Democrats secured some big wins - and a few historic firsts - earning congratulations from President Trump.

How voter shifts in Texas helped elect a Democratic senator and governor
The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the state's long track record of voting Republican and what was different in this year's election.

Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.

Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump – how will Burnham react?
The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?

Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago

Brigitte Bardot inheritance row deepens after private letter to partner leaked
In the letter, the late French actress says her partner Bernard de Chiara was "incapable" of giving "support, a tenderness, a presence".

British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo to be flown back to UK
The wider risk to the UK public from the deadly virus remains low, a government spokesperson says.

'Most difficult days of my life,' says goalkeeper Owono after Tenerife player's death
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.

Palestine Action ban undermined confidence in anti-terror laws, Supreme Court told
Co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori, is challenging the government's decision to proscribe the group.

An island in mourning: Tenerife processes death of De Miguel
Tenerife football club and the wider football community mourn the loss of footballer Jesus de Miguel following an on-field collision.

Scottish government needs to act faster on grooming gang inquiry, says survivor
Holly Alex, who was groomed as a teenager, has urged the government to make good on their pledge to deliver an inquiry "at pace".

Could Hyrox's Olympic ambition spell the end for triathlon?
BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.

Why Kim Kardashian came back to 'the worst TV drama ever'
The media personality and businesswoman says she's worked on her acting for series two of All's Fair.

Code cracked for shipwreck padlock solving 400-year-old mystery
The brass lock, found in the sand near Port Talbot, forms part of a 1583 shipwreck treasure hoard.

UK government to outlaw new North Sea drilling
Labour ministers have published legislation that would end the granting of new oil and gas licences.

Huntingdon train attack passengers thought stabbing was a 'joke'
The first person who was attacked also says he asked hospital staff "am I going to die today?".

Fewer mothers to appear in court days after giving birth under new guidance
The changes follow concerns over the number of mothers summoned to safeguarding hearings shortly after labour.

Kellogg's admits snap, crackle and pop is quieter after uproar over Rice Krispies recipe change
The cereal giant has changed the recipes for Rice Krispies and Coco Pops, sparking a backlash online.

Cocaine overtakes heroin as leading cause of drug deaths in England and Wales
The number of deaths linked to cocaine use in England and Wales has nearly quadrupled in a decade.

Zelensky gives Melania Trump Ukraine's highest award after Oleshky ceasefire
Russian and Ukrainian delegations will meet the US first lady at the White House on Thursday.

Mugabe's son arrested over 'assault' during luxury car smuggling probe
The son of Zimbabwe's late former President Robert Mugabe will appear in court on 5 November with four other men.

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LIV to wind down after backers withdraw support
LIV Golf is set to announce on Thursday it will wind down after a financing firm retracted its support.

An island in mourning: Tenerife processes death of De Miguel
Tenerife football club and the wider football community mourn the loss of footballer Jesus de Miguel following an on-field collision.

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Social media reacts to Democrats’ takeover of US Congress
Social media is awash with reactions to Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains.

Israel restricting treatment for 1,100 child amputees in Gaza: NGO
Israeli restrictions on travel and medical evacuations prevent children in Gaza from being treated abroad.

US midterm election results live: Trump blames Iran war after losses
A Democratic romp has rocked the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.

Democrat leaders hail midterm election success
The top Democrats in the two chambers of US Congress have been hailing their party’s resounding victory in the midterms.

Ukraine raises death toll from Russian strike on Zaporizhia to 40 people
Dozens may still be under the rubble in Komyshuvakha. Rescue efforts ongoing despite interruptions by Russian drones.

Will the US resume its attacks on Iran?
Tehran says it's ready with a maximum deterrence plan.

Iranians celebrate Democrat victory in US midterms
US President Donald Trump acknowledged the Republicans’ crushing defeat was partly due to the war on Iran.

Democratic progressive wing notches win in California Central Valley
Campaign focused on cost of living issues and backlash over ICE raids pays dividends for progressive Randy Villegas.

Hakeem Jeffries promises ‘affordability’ focus after Democratic midterm win
Democratic leader says party expects at least 255 House seats and promises to deliver on affordability.

WHO approves trials for two new Ebola vaccines
Two new vaccines were designed for the Bundibugyo virus that has killed more than 5,300 in the DR Congo.

US midterms 2026: What key races remain undecided?
Key races in Alaska, Mississippi, Kansas and California remain uncounted.

How US midterm results could reshape Trump’s foreign policy
US midterm results could reshape Trump’s political landscape and increase congressional scrutiny of his foreign policy.

The biggest winners and losers of the 2026 US midterms
Historic firsts, surprise victories and expensive defeats as Democrats take control of Congress.

Key moments as Democrats sweep to victories in US midterms
Democrats have been celebrating across the US after a series of victories saw them take control of both chambers.

Danish students join European protest wave against education funding cuts
Danish government proposes scrapping allowance scheme for students from wealthier families.

Netanyahu bet on Trump – but both lost
Israel's political establishment grapples with US voter rejection of White House ally and own contribution towards it.

Presidential hopeful Vance appears to question Iran war after polls debacle
US VP Vance cites trusted pollster saying Iran war, Israel ties were top of mind for Trump voters swinging to Democrats.

Palestinian citizens of Israel face intimidation after election success
After winning a record number of parliament seats, Palestinian-led parties face campaign against them.

Owono enduring ‘hardest days of my life’ after De Miguel death
Tenerife striker De Miguel died on Tuesday as a result of injuries from a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Owono.

The new Congress may struggle to push a progressive agenda
Major change on key issues, such as Israel-Palestine, will be limited by the president and the Democratic establishment.

Photos: Iran marks US embassy takeover with rallies against US, Israel
Tehran rallies see slogans, flag burnings and claims of US-Israeli defeats amid historic embassy takeover anniversary.

Ukrainian strikes kill three in Russia’s Belgorod region
Russian strikes also cut power to Ukrainian cities as Moscow claims 700 Ukrainian drones downed across multiple regions.

Democratic voters celebrate El-Sayed’s Michigan win in election ‘blue wave’
Democratic voters danced as they celebrated Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan.

US markets rise as Democrats sweep midterm elections
Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 open higher after Democrats take control and Trump accepts results.

‘We are still red,’ Florida’s first Black governor upon win
US Republican Byron Donalds reiterated his support for President Donald Trump.

Global Times

From CIIE to whirlwind diplomatic engagements, China delivers development opportunities and stability amid global turmoil
Amid simmering geopolitical tensions, rising trade protectionism and sweeping shifts in the global economic and security order, the ninth China ...

EU approval of JD.com-Ceconomy acquisition shows dialogue works, but concerns over FSR targeting Chinese firms remain: experts
The EU conditionally approved JD.com's acquisition of Germany's Ceconomy under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) on Tuesday local time, the ...

Democrats win control of US Congress as voter discontent, Iran war weigh on outcome
Described by some US and European media as a “blue wave” or “blue tsunami,” the 2026 US midterm election result ...

China stocks surge as policy support boosts sentiment; AI tech shares lead rally
China's central bank said on Wednesday that it has stepped up implementation of stock repurchase and shares buy-back relending policy, ...

When Singles' Day shoppers start stocking up on AI tokens, the time has changed: Global Times editorial

9-year CIIE: An open China responds to surge of protectionism with tangible dividends
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GT Voice: Why resisting US pressure matters for South Korean chipmakers
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2026 Kuliang Forum opens in Fuzhou, spotlighting lasting bonds between Chinese and American people
The 2026 Kuliang Forum, organized by People's Daily Digital Communication Co., Ltd., opened in Fuzhou, East China's Fujian Province, on Wednesday, bringing together guests from China and the US to explore ways to strengthen people-to-people ties and advance practical cooperation. For the first time, the forum was held ...

China in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting of the Chinese, Russian and US leaders: Chinese FM
Scholars from around the world trace Silk Road history in Xinjiang

Scholars from around the world trace Silk Road history in Xinjiang
China in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting of the Chinese, Russian and US leaders: Chinese FM

Apple Weather App shows extreme temperatures for multiple Chinese cities, sparking widespread online discussion about 'bug'
Early Wednesday morning, Chinese netizens reported a suspected bug in Apple's native Weather app, which incorrectly forecast extreme lows of -31 C degree to -32 C degree for November 13 ... Uzbek president's new book highlights shared development vision with China A new book by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, presented in its Chinese-language edition in Beijing on October 30, highlights the shared development vision and growing cooperation between China and Uzbekistan, ... Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Central China's Henan Province recruits 3 winter experience officers The Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Luoyang, Central China's Henan Province, is recruiting three winter experience officers, each to be paid 20,000 yuan ($2,999) and asked to spend seven days ...

Uzbek president's new book highlights shared development vision with China
Apple Weather App shows extreme temperatures for multiple Chinese cities, sparking widespread online discussion about 'bug' Early Wednesday morning, Chinese netizens reported a suspected bug in Apple's native Weather app, which incorrectly forecast extreme lows of -31 C degree to -32 C degree for November 13 ... A new book by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, presented in its Chinese-language edition in Beijing on October 30, highlights the shared development vision and growing cooperation between China and Uzbekistan, ... Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Central China's Henan Province recruits 3 winter experience officers The Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Luoyang, Central China's Henan Province, is recruiting three winter experience officers, each to be paid 20,000 yuan ($2,999) and asked to spend seven days ...

Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Central China's Henan Province recruits 3 winter experience officers
Apple Weather App shows extreme temperatures for multiple Chinese cities, sparking widespread online discussion about 'bug' Early Wednesday morning, Chinese netizens reported a suspected bug in Apple's native Weather app, which incorrectly forecast extreme lows of -31 C degree to -32 C degree for November 13 ... Uzbek president's new book highlights shared development vision with China A new book by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, presented in its Chinese-language edition in Beijing on October 30, highlights the shared development vision and growing cooperation between China and Uzbekistan, ... The Laojun Mountain scenic spot in Luoyang, Central China's Henan Province, is recruiting three winter experience officers, each to be paid 20,000 yuan ($2,999) and asked to spend seven days ...

China to advance 400-km/h rail technology, expand network in 15th Five-Year Plan
China's gold bar, coin consumption jumps 26.3% to 445 tons in first three quarters: data

China's gold bar, coin consumption jumps 26.3% to 445 tons in first three quarters: data
China to advance 400-km/h rail technology, expand network in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's services trade rises 8.5% in first nine months of 2026, deficit narrows
China's services trade grew 8.5 percent year-on-year to 5.77 trillion yuan in the first nine months of 2026, narrowing the country's services trade deficit, official data showed on Wednesday. Transport services led growth across all categories, while knowledge-intensive services exports posted double-digit gains.

Unitree G1 robot's 'heatstroke' during Mount Taishan race sparks debate over humanoid endurance
A Unitree G1 humanoid robot being carried down Mount Taishan on a stretcher after overheating during a robot competition in East China's Shandong Province has drawn widespread attention online. Some ... China's daily AI token use surges to 140 trillion: Wuzhen blue book China's daily AI token use reached 140 trillion in March, according to a blue book released on Wednesday at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in East China's Zhejiang ... China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ...

China's daily AI token use surges to 140 trillion: Wuzhen blue book
Unitree G1 robot's 'heatstroke' during Mount Taishan race sparks debate over humanoid endurance A Unitree G1 humanoid robot being carried down Mount Taishan on a stretcher after overheating during a robot competition in East China's Shandong Province has drawn widespread attention online. Some ... China's daily AI token use reached 140 trillion in March, according to a blue book released on Wednesday at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in East China's Zhejiang ... China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ...

China is set to become the largest future aviation market: Boeing
Unitree G1 robot's 'heatstroke' during Mount Taishan race sparks debate over humanoid endurance A Unitree G1 humanoid robot being carried down Mount Taishan on a stretcher after overheating during a robot competition in East China's Shandong Province has drawn widespread attention online. Some ... China's daily AI token use surges to 140 trillion: Wuzhen blue book China's daily AI token use reached 140 trillion in March, according to a blue book released on Wednesday at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in East China's Zhejiang ... China's commercial air fleet will than double to over 9,800 airplanes over the next 20 years, US plane manufacturer Boeing predicted on Tuesday in Beijing, highlighting strong demand of ...

As AIGC voices become common, what remains uniquely human?
An AI-generated version of a familiar voice has been appearing across Chinese social media, promoting products, narrating short videos and lending its voice to content ranging from food advertisements to ... Autumn scenery at Yanqi Lake in Beijing Tourists enjoy the autumn scenery at Xishan boardwalk at Yanqi Lake in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026. ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ...

Autumn scenery at Yanqi Lake in Beijing
As AIGC voices become common, what remains uniquely human? An AI-generated version of a familiar voice has been appearing across Chinese social media, promoting products, narrating short videos and lending its voice to content ranging from food advertisements to ... Tourists enjoy the autumn scenery at Xishan boardwalk at Yanqi Lake in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026. ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ...

ICC wants China to become a competitive cricketing nation, CEO tells GT
As AIGC voices become common, what remains uniquely human? An AI-generated version of a familiar voice has been appearing across Chinese social media, promoting products, narrating short videos and lending its voice to content ranging from food advertisements to ... Autumn scenery at Yanqi Lake in Beijing Tourists enjoy the autumn scenery at Xishan boardwalk at Yanqi Lake in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026. Cricket has a formidable following across Asia, with particularly deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Now, as the sport prepares to return to the 2028 Olympics in ...

Dunhuang cultural expo opens in northwest China to promote inter-civilizational dialogue
Dunhuang, an ancient Silk Road hub in northwest China, has become a focal point for cross-cultural dialogue as the 9th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo opened there on Tuesday. The three-day event has brought together around 1,200 representatives from than 50 countries and ...

American promoter plants pro-wrestling roots in China, blending local culture
83rd Int'l Two-Wheeler Exhibition opens in Milan

83rd Int'l Two-Wheeler Exhibition opens in Milan
American promoter plants pro-wrestling roots in China, blending local culture

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Швейцария сняла санкции с Усманова и Фридмана вслед за Евросоюзом
И расширила санкционный список на 254 человека

Евросоюз выделит 525 миллионов евро на разработку микрочипов
Брюссель намерен сократить отставание от США и Китая

В Москве арестовали бывшего главу Тульского патронного завода
Сергея Лукина обвиняют в контрабанде

Хакеры атаковали хранилища донорской крови во Франции
Запасы крови спасли

Военного из спецназа ГРУ отправили в СИЗО по делу о терроризме
Подробности дела ефрейтора Евгения Фролова неизвестны

В Крыму школьные каникулы продлены из-за проблем с электричеством
Местные жители сообщают об отсутствии света и воды в десятках мест на аннексированном Россией полуострове

Венгрия намерена отказаться от российского газа к осени 2027 года
Венгрия рассматривает варианты диверсификации энергоснабжения

Черногория может войти в состав ЕС в июне 2027 года – Еврокомиссия
К концу 2026 года переговоры о вступлении Черногории в Евросоюз могут завершиться

Число жертв удара по Камышевахе достигло 40
Оно может возрасти

В Санкт-Петербурге закупят убежища на случай ядерной войны
Заказчиком выступает компания "Россети Ленэнерго"

Умер итальянский кинорежиссёр, мастер эротического кино Тинто Брасс
Ему было 93 года

В Армении по новому делу задержан миллиардер Самвел Карапетян
У него прошли обыски

Книжную сеть "Читай-город" снова обвинили в "пропаганде ЛГБТ"
По первому протоколу в марте сеть оштрафовали на 400 тысяч рублей

Минюст США попросил суд прекратить дело против учёной Ксении Петровой
Её обвиняли в контрабанде образцов эмбрионов лягушек

Самолёт в Москву с сербскими политиками вернули в Белград
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Новые удары по Запорожской области: трое погибших
Как пишет в телеграме исполняющий обязанности главы администрации Запорожской области Михаил Семикин, днем в среду российские военные нанесли два удара по городу Вольнянск. Один из них пришелся на пятиэтажный жилой дом. Погибли 52-летняя женщина и 63-летний мужчина, еще один человек ранен. Еще один удар 4 ноября был нанесен по селу Беленькое Запорожского района. В результате атаки погиб 53-летний мужчина. Также в среду стало известно, что до 37 выросло число жертв российского удара во...

В США могут направляться до 13 танкеров с российским топливом
Украинские власти отслеживают восемь из них

Зеленский наградил Меланию Трамп орденом княгини Ольги
За вклад в гуманитарную поддержку Украины

Россия ударила по Днепру и Тернопольщине, погибли четверо
В их числе ребёнок

Демократы убедительно победили на выборах в Конгресс США
Они получат контроль над обеими палатами

Africanews

WHO approves clinical trials on two new Ebola vaccines
The World Health Organization on Wednesday approved clinical trials for two new Ebola vaccines, as doctors fight to control an outbreak in Africa that has killed more than 5,300 people

Libya's eastern administration appoints a new central bank governor
The former governor, Naji Issa, submitted his resignation to the two legislative chambers in August without publicly explaining his reasons.

Brazil: Santa Claus School celebrates graduation at Christ the Redeemer
Dozens of Santas gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to celebrate their graduation. The 55 new recruits are preparing to spread Christmas cheer across Brazil.

Iran's leaders say midterm results show voters have rejected Trump's war
Iranians on Wednesday struck a defiant tone, celebrating U.S. voters’ rebuke of President Donald Trump in the midterm elections while many in the Middle East waited to see how the results could affect the Iran war

UK: Police arrest Palestine Action supporters outside Supreme Court
Police arrested supporters of Palestine Action outside the Supreme Court in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday 4 November, as a legal battle over the British government's ban on the group resumed.

Global travel could hit record levels despite wars and rising fuel costs
The World Travel Market global report says tourists are likely to spend 23.9 billion nights on vacation in 2026, with total visitor spending of $7.8 trillion.

Ukraine: Police footage captures Russian strike on Komyshuvakha shelter
Bodycam footage from a police officer killed in the attack captures the moments before a Russian bomb strikes a shelter in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 37 people.

Egyptian president calls Iran, US to resolve conflict
Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Tuesday called on Iran and the United States to engage in dialogue and reach an agreement to resolve their ongoing conflict, warning against further military escalation in the region.

South Africans vote in local elections with ANC missteps in sharp focus
South Africans are voting Wednesday in local elections that are expected to be a tough test for the African National Congress party, which led the country out of white minority rule but has seen a consistent decline in support over the last decade

Pix of the Day, 4th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 4th November, 2026 - Across the world

Ivory Coast: Costly funeral traditions make death a big business
where families are expected to say goodbye to their loved ones with massive music-fuelled feasts, despite the costs.

Senegal's National Assembly rejects key budget bill after heated disputes
Senegal's National Assembly, which is dominated by the opposition, rejected a key budget bill Tuesday, a text that was seen as crucial to restoring public finances as the country finalises an IMF bailout.

Cyril Ramaphosa casts vote in tense municipal elections
South Africans voted on Wednesday in a closely watched local government election, with parties battling for control of major cities in a contest expected to offer a measure of the national mood before the next national polls.

South Africa: Exclusion from AGOA does not mean end of trade with US
Experts say only about 10 per cent of South Africa’s exports to the US are currently subject to AGOA, representing about 1 per cent of it total global exports.

Niger signs cooperation deal with military leader in eastern Libya
The agreement to expand cooperation in “various fields” was approved by Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Maha-man Lamine Zeine during a visit to Benghazi.

Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa elected to International Court of Justice
Okowa won 183 votes in the General Assembly and 13 in the Security Council. She is a professor of public international law at Queen Mary University of London and has served on the UN’s International Law Commission since 2021.

Haitian PM thanks El Salvador for support in fight against gangs
El Salvador sent more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti, the government said Wednesday, to support a mission to rescue four soldiers serving in a UN-backed force missing after an ambush.

Portugal: Housing protesters return to Lisbon square after court ruling
Housing protesters have returned to Lisbon's historic Rossio Square, setting up around 100 tents following a court ruling. The demonstration comes as Portugal's government faces growing pressure over housing.

Ukraine: 33 dead, over 50 missing after Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia
Russian strikes on a humanitarian aid site in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region have killed 33 people, with more than 50 still missing, on Monday 2 November. Survivors and rescuers are being treated for severe injuries.

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman governor in US history
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor, won the race for governor in the southern state of Georgia on Tuesday, making her the first Black woman elected to the top office in any US state, media projections showed.

Democrats seize Congress as Trump refuses to take blame
President Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning US midterm elections victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party.

US midterm elections: Cheers erupt as Talarico's Texas victory is projected
Supporters erupted in celebration in Austin as Democrat James Talarico was projected to win a US Senate seat in Texas, a state where his party has not won a Senate election since 1988.

US requires air passengers to attest they haven’t visited Ebola-hit DRC
US-bound air passengers must sign a statement that they have not travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of a deadly Ebola outbreak, under new rules coming into force on Tuesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

South Africans vote amid growing discontent over failing services and infrastructure
South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday for local government elections, with voters set to choose their municipal representatives amid growing concerns over unemployment, crime, water shortages and the delivery of basic services.

UN peacekeeping head meets leaders of rebel coalition in eastern DRC
The head of the UN’s MONUSCO peacekeeping mission to Congo met with the DRC’s former president Joseph Kabila on Tuesday and other leaders of his new coalition.

King Charles addresses 'monstrous injustice' of slavery as UK PM mulls apology
The transatlantic slave trade was a ‘monstrous injustice,’ Britain’s King Charles III said on Tuesday in a speech to Commonwealth leaders. But he stopped short of an apology.

Disruptions to basic services loom over South Africa's local polls
As voters in Johannesburg ready for Wednesday’s local elections, basic services are top of their concerns. South Africa’s economic capital and largest city, Johannesburg has seen nearly two weeks of disruption to its water supply, with severe outages and low pressure in parts of the city.

Tenerife footballer Jesús De Miguel dies aged 30 after match collision
The Spanish player had a cardiac arrest after he was struck in the chest when challenging the ball.

South Africa's first bread sommelier perfects centuries-old tradition
A centuries-old Cape Winelands tradition is now on the global culinary map. Mosbolletjies is a traditional brioche made with grape must.
Now a recipe for the bread created by a South African baker has won him the title of Bread Sommelier.

Egypt: 104th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb
The unearthing of his 3,000 year-old tomb and all its treasures is seen as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.

Americans vote in midterm election that could upend Trump presidency
Voters across the United States are going to the polls on Tuesday and Washington is bracing for a major upheaval. President Trump’s Republican Party currently holds both chambers of Congress. But poll watchers are predicting a Democratic wave that could see that all change.

Pix of the Day, 3rd November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 3rd November, 2026 - Across the world

Senegalese lawmakers reject key budget in major setback for IMF talks
Dakar is hoping to secure a $2.2 billion three-year IMF bailout programme aimed at stabilising its public finances.

What Europe can learn from Africa’s mobile banking success
Africa is no longer simply a continent catching up with the rest of the world. In mobile banking, product simplicity and the ability to combine tradition with technology, it is ahead of many markets considered developed, Marta Mróz-Sipiora of Asseco Poland tells Euronews.

Dakar mash-up combines Swiss and Senegalese wrestling traditions
Dakar mash-up combines Swiss and Senegalese wrestling traditions on the sidelines of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

ICC president hits back at Trump administration penalties
The president of the International Criminal Court accused the Trump administration of trying to obstruct international justice by imposing penalties on the tribunal and vowed that it would not succeed.

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels claim to have inflicted heavy losses on army
It says it killed 500 soldiers and wounded 800 others during a counteroffensive near the historic town of Aksum on Saturday.

Uganda arrests former deputy army chief over 'subversive activities'
Ugandan authorities on Monday arrested former deputy military chief Peter Elwelu over allegations of planning to destabilize parts of the country.

UNESCO warns that most crimes against journalists go unpunished
It said 189 journalists and other media workers lost their lives in 2024 to 2025, 20 per cent more than during the previous 2-year period.

NGOs urge Malian authorities for transparency on abduction of Mountaga Tall
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have urged Malian authorities for transparency on the whereabouts of prominent lawyer and politician Mountaga Tall, six months after his abduction.

Two found guilty in theft from South African president's farmhouse
The break-in at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala game farm and theft of $580,000 in 2020 nearly cost his him job.

Ethiopia suspends leading independent newspaper The Reporter
Ethiopian authorities on Monday indefinitely suspended the licence of independent print and online newspaper The Reporter, accusing the outlet of carrying "unbalanced and biased" reports.

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island on eve of midterm elections
The United States on Monday launched strikes on Iran's Queshm Island, on the eve of crucial midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Displaced Ethiopians await registration in Kenya after fleeing clashes
Thousands of displaced Ethiopians were expected to be registered in the Kenyan border city of Moyale on Monday, after they fled tensions between the leaders of Ethiopia's Oromia and Somali regions.

Cameroon steel plant explosion kills at least four, injures 16
An explosion followed by a fire at a metallurgical plant in Cameroon has left at least 4 people dead and 16 others seriously injured. The incident took place in Douala on Monday morning on the premises of Metafrique Steel in the Bassa industrial zone.

South Africa and Rwanda face exclusion from US-Africa trade deal
South Africa and Rwanda will be excluded from a major US-Africa duty free trade deal, Washington said on Monday. It blamed “practices inconsistent with the deal’s eligibility criteria," including barriers that undermine US trade and practices that pose a threat to US national security.

Niger: Algerian military personnel have arrived in Agadez [Africanews Today]
Algerian military personnel escorted trucks carrying fuel to Niger over the weekend.

King Charles to address slavery discussion with 'unflinching honesty' in Commonwealth speech
Britain’s King Charles will address his country’s role in transatlantic slavery with “unflinching honesty and sincere sorrow” in a speech to Commonwealth leaders, Buckingham Palace says.

Family of man killed in racist attack in France seeks justice
The family of Pengo Bossio Wangi, the young Black man killed in the racist attack that took place on October 23 near Paris, hopes for an "awakening" against racism in the country.

Grand Egyptian Museum marks first anniversary with dazzling light show
The walls of Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum came alive on Sunday on the opening night of a dazzling light show. Under the title ‘Eternal Sun,’ the show marks the museum’s first anniversary by bringing to life stories that have shaped Egyptian civilisation for centuries.