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US pressures Europe over diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban
President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US ahead of the November elections.

Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery
The man was beaten with hammers until he transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds of cryptocurrency.

Chris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters
The prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football, the BBC's political editor writes.

UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say
The 25-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, marking the sixth arrest in connection with Sunday's incident near the airbase.

Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says
Pike’s lawyers have asked for her death sentence to be commuted following the botched execution.

Chaos, coffins and 'Claudiapatra' steal the show in Celebrity Traitors
There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival.

Watch: Celebrity Traitors series two kicks off with a wild curveball
The BBC's Noor Nanji on the gameshow's new twist and a traitor's shocking admission.

Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU
Amid global tumult, the two countries alliance is not the only unlikely pairing.

NY's governor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell frat rape investigation
The governor said she'd lost faith in prosecutors overseeing the case and handed it over to New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Move to stop charges for parents to sit by children on flights
The government says sitting together can currently cost a parent and child up to £104 on a return journey.

Zack Polanski to call for three-year cap on private rent rises
In his speech to his party's conference, the Green leader will frame housing as a key issue of generational fairness.

Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row
President Lee Jae Myung also accused Kyiv of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula".

What's really going on in lymphatic drainage beauty videos?
Fans of these massages claim they "depuff" and "define" their stomach - but what's actually happening to their bodies?

'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions
A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.

Weekly quiz: How did two champions fight over marathon dates for next year's London races?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Ferguson on brain haemorrhage and games that shaped his life
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday.

The Papers: 'Laughing criminals let loose' and 'Return to the castle'
Inmates who were released early from prisons in England and Wales are pictured on several of Friday's front pages.

What we know about Christa Pike’s condition after failed execution
The BBC’s Ione Wells reports from outside the Tennessee hospital where Pike is said to have arrived Wednesday night after surviving two lethal injection attempts.

What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo
Several self-inflicted mistakes have cost the biggest sportswear brand on the planet in recent years.

Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at mental health unit where patient was killed
Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was fatally attacked by Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, at a mental health trust in east London.

Bill Nighy wins best host at British Podcast Awards
The actor has become an agony uncle in what award organisers called an "irresistibly endearing series".

Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks
The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.

Netanyahu says Flydubai flight attacker 'underwent Islamist radical indoctrination'
Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".

Why are these endangered moths swarming Australia's east coast?
The sudden influx of Bogong moths has caused a stir in cities like Sydney and Canberra, with people filming them infiltrating their homes and cars.

First minister demands 'new deal' for Wales before Plaid Cymru conference
Rhun ap Iorwerth will address members at Plaid's first conference since winning the Senedd election.

OpenAI fires workers for mishandling 'sensitive information'
The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Ferguson on brain haemorrhage and games that shaped his life
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday.

Bellamy says Wales 'stick' hurt as Norway win lifts mood
Head coach Craig Bellamy says he has been through a "really difficult" spell because of criticism aimed in his direction during Wales' winless run.

Verstappen tops Bahrain GP in Malaysia first practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen tops the timesheets as Formula 1 returned to the Sepang track for the first time in nine years for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Man City appeal plan emerges as HMRC urged to examine case findings
The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict.

Al Jazeera

How Switzerland lost 20 percent of its ice in five years
Swiss glaciers have lost more than 5 percent of their ice, threatening the country’s alpine economy.

Nepal avalanche kills at least 15 expedition workers
Rescuers recovered eight more bodies on Thursday from the area of an avalanche that swept through a mountain camp.

Student protests in Chile turn to violent clashes with police
Riot police in Chile’s capital deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of students.

Arab-Israeli party leader drops election bid
Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has withdrawn from the October 27 Knesset election.

Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in row over Tigray
Eritrea has severed diplomatic ties with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa closed its embassy in Asmara

Iran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctions
Iran calls on Iraq to remove flight curbs after US sanctions, in a move that has strained bilateral ties.

FAO official says he lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza
The FAO official said he was told his contract would not be renewed over an alleged breach of impartiality on Gaza.

Indian artist takes ‘deleted voter’ song to Cockroach protest
An Indian artist tells Al Jazeera the Modi government changed his voting status. Now he’ll join 'Cockroach' protests.

US to send third aircraft carrier towards Iran: US official to Al Jazeera
Massive US military deployment to the Middle East includes 50,000 troops, F-35s and Marines to pressure Tehran.

Row between Ukraine, South Korea mounts over North Korean POWs
South Korea’s ⁠President accused Ukraine of ⁠undermining him by disclosing POW transfer deal

Everything you need to know about Brazil’s tight presidential race
Voters will soon decide between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

The price Europe pays for keeping AI under control
The European Union (EU) has introduced some of the world's strictest Artificial Intelligence (AI) laws.

Pot banging protests across Spain over housing crisis
Hundreds of protesters across Spain took part in pot banging demonstrations to demand political action over housing

Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amid record low approval ratings
In a series of campaign-style rallies, Trump seeks to boost Republican odds amid Iran war and rising fuel costs.

Trump says US may ask Europe to release diesel reserves
Skyrocketing diesel prices have pushed Washington to weigh an export ban, raising alarm across European economies.

UK-Mauritius Chagos sovereignty deal stalls amid fears of further delays
Renewed talks over the stalled agreement have revived hope of resettlement, but ageing Chagossians fear time is running.

Iran war live: US moves 2,000 Marines to Middle East, tanker hit in Hormuz
US deploys Roosevelt strike group and 2,000 Marines to the Middle East as part of a wider buildup around Iran.

Israeli drone kills Palestinian in Gaza, settlers kill another in West Bank
1,439 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and 5,052 injured since the 'ceasefire' began in October 2025.

Brazilian government calls for probe into US funding of far-right causes
Report stating that Trump administration directed funds towards right-wing groups comes ahead of presidential election.

94-year-old Jewish barrister arrested for supporting Palestine Action
A 94-year-old Jewish activist was detained at a pro-Palestine rally in the UK for supporting Palestine Action.

France vs Italy: UEFA Nations League – Zidane, Olise, Esposito, teams, form
France face neighbours Italy in new coach Zinedine Zidane's first home game, with Mbappe out injured.

India vs Pakistan scheduled for October 10, 2027 at Cricket World Cup
The rivals have been grouped together again, along with holders Australia, as ICC announces schedule for the tournament.

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight confirmed, but is the bout too late?
As Fury and Joshua confirm long-awaited boxing fight, Al Jazeera explains the delays and exchanges between the sides.

Flydubai co-pilot ‘assaulted’ captain before landing: Initial Saudi probe
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry says pilots were returned to the UAE with an Emirati security team.

Russia’s Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine during speech in Moscow
Putin warned the West he would deploy nuclear weapons if necessary to defend the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.

Global Times

Xi calls for firm confidence, solid steps for China's national rejuvenation
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on the nation to forge ahead with firm confidence and take solid steps ...

Facts undeniable in ex-SDF officer's intrusion case: Chinese embassy in Japan
A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Japan said Thursday that the case of Kodai Murata, who has been charged ...

Why were Ping Ping and Fu Shuang chosen for the US? Chemistry matters
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived at their new home at Zoo Atlanta. But why were this ...

China provides practical pathway for Global South countries to seize opportunities in AI development -- experts
China's commitment to open source, openness, cooperation and sharing provides a practical pathway for Global South countries to seize opportunities ...

The more turbulent the world becomes, the more precious a peaceful China is: Global Times editorial

'Enemy state clauses' a mirror reflecting Tokyo's dangerous scheme
Global Times

Head-of-state diplomacy enhances China-US ties
Xin Qiang

Chinese enterprises eye growing role in Myanmar's economic, social development
Chinese enterprises have expanded their footprint across Myanmar's economic and social sectors in recent years, boosting local business communities' confidence in China-Myanmar corporate cooperation spanning infrastructure, new energy, finance and beyond. Mutually beneficial and interdependent China-Myanmar cooperation has made notable progress at both governmental and ...

China's newly opened high-speed rail lines to boost holiday tourism
China's CXMT to invest 18b yuan in DRAM R&D and testing capacity

China's CXMT to invest 18b yuan in DRAM R&D and testing capacity
China's newly opened high-speed rail lines to boost holiday tourism

6 killed, 4 injured in expressway accident in central China
Why were Ping Ping and Fu Shuang chosen for the US? Chemistry matters Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived at their new home at Zoo Atlanta. But why were this pair chosen for the journey to the US? The China ... Six people were killed and four others injured after a road accident occurred on an expressway in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, early Thursday, according to local traffic police. 7 killed in SW China traffic accident Seven people were killed in a traffic accident involving a car and a semi-trailer truck early Tuesday in Longshan Town of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, local authorities said.

7 killed in SW China traffic accident
Why were Ping Ping and Fu Shuang chosen for the US? Chemistry matters Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived at their new home at Zoo Atlanta. But why were this pair chosen for the journey to the US? The China ... 6 killed, 4 injured in expressway accident in central China Six people were killed and four others injured after a road accident occurred on an expressway in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, early Thursday, according to local traffic police. Seven people were killed in a traffic accident involving a car and a semi-trailer truck early Tuesday in Longshan Town of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, local authorities said.

Chinese tech giant Huawei unveils Mate 90 series smartphones with flagship Tau chips adopting logic folding technology
China's durian trial crop eyes market entry amid strong consumer appetite

China's durian trial crop eyes market entry amid strong consumer appetite
Chinese tech giant Huawei unveils Mate 90 series smartphones with flagship Tau chips adopting logic folding technology

Cambodia inaugurates major China-funded highway to boost regional trade, tourism
Cambodia on Thursday officially inaugurated the China-funded National Road 10, a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting regional trade and tourism following than five years of construction. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet hailed the 198.5-km highway as a strategic route and a new economic ...

China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output
China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1 China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand
China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1 China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1
China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada
Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ... Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ...

Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism
World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ... Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ...

Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements
World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ... Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ...

China-Egypt civilization dialogue, book donation ceremony held in Egypt
A China-Egypt civilization roundtable dialogue and a book donation ceremony were held Wednesday at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. During the event, officials from relevant Chinese departments presented catalogues of selected books to the Egyptian Publishers Association, the Chinese Language Department at Ain Shams ...

China's Asian Games men's football run ends in 2-1 loss to South Korea
From chasing difficulty to finding stability：Gymnastics star Zhang Boheng finds a steadier path

From chasing difficulty to finding stability：Gymnastics star Zhang Boheng finds a steadier path
China's Asian Games men's football run ends in 2-1 loss to South Korea

Svoboda.org

Россия трижды за сутки атаковала Южный мост в Киеве
Мост соединяет берега Днепра, по нему проходит линия метро

"Коммерсант": Генпрокуратура РФ хочет отобрать активы у главы ФИДЕ
Тимур Турлов был избран на прошлой неделе

США ввели санкции в отношении связанной с РФ платёжной сети A7
Она используется Ираном для обхода санкций

Неизвестные проникают в квартиры членов парламента Финляндии
Но ничего не крадут

В Британии арестован 6-й подозреваемый в связи с инцидентом у авиабазы
Сообщается, что это гражданин Британии и Ирана

В Подмосковье пожар на химическом заводе, сообщается о погибших
Местные жители говорят, что пожару предшествовали взрывы

В Красноярске по делу о донатах ФБК задержали бывшую сотрудницу ТВ2
В последние годы она жила в Сербии

В СИЗО и колониях Петербурга уничтожают книги зарубежных авторов
И многие другие виды литературы

Путин: РФ не прекратит удары по судам в Чёрном море
Президент России Владимир Путин отверг предложения об отказе от ударов по украинским или направляющихся в Украину судам в Чёрном море в обмен на прекращение украинских ударов по НПЗ на территории России. Путин обвинил Украину в том, что она первой начала эскалацию, начав удары по НПЗ и по российским судам, а Россия, мол, была вынуждена ответить. "Получи фашист гранату от советского солдата", - сказал при этом Путин, отметив, что российскими ударами были разрушены сталелитейные предприятия в...

Украина осуществила первый запуск баллистической ракеты "Пеликан"
Она разработана и будет производиться в самой Украине

Путин сравнил ядерное оружие с ружьём, висящим на сцене
Он не исключил вероятности того, что оно может быть применено

ПАСЕ считает новую Госдуму нелегитимной, как и Путина
В резолюции также говорится о росте российских угроз

Великобритания ввела санкции против 23 лиц и судов "теневого флота"
Под санкции попал в том числе руководитель "Движения первых"

Российские пограничники задержали судно, шедшее из Швеции в Эстонию
Причины задержания не раскрываются

Суд в Украине вынес приговор по делу об убийстве политика Ирины Фарион
20-летнего Вячеслава Зинченко приговорили к пожизненному заключению

Россия потратит почти 20 миллиардов рублей на блокировки VPN
Такая сумма заложена в проекте бюджета на 2027 год

Эстония запретила транзит российского и белорусского зерна через свою территорию
По его словам, Эстония не будет помогать России "финансировать войну"

МИД России объявил о высылке группы венгерских дипломатов
Ранее Венгрия выслала десять сотрудников российского диппредставительства

Каспаров: спецслужбы Литвы и США предупредили нас об опасности
По данным El Mundo, российская сеть готовила убийство трех оппозиционеров

В Швейцарии объем ледников сократился на 5% после рекордной жары
За последние пять лет Швейцария потеряла около 20 процентов ледников

Africanews

Ethiopia and Eritrea sever ties as Tigray fighting intensifies
Addis Ababa accused Eritrea of supporting the Tigray People's Liberation Front, which has launched attacks into the neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. Ethiopia said it would expel 10 Eritrean diplomats and close its embassy in Asmara.

Egypt arrests entire newsroom of 'unlicensed' independent outlet
Egypt's interior ministry said Thursday it arrested six staff members of a fact-checking platform it accused of being "unlicensed" and linked to the banned Muslim Brotherhood group

Former Sudanese president Bashir hospitalized in Khartoum
The 82-year-old has spent most of his life, since his ouster in 2019, between hospital and prison

Libya's pay strike rallies teachers across divided nation
Classes for some 1.6 million public-school students were due to start in early September but have been postponed indefinitely, as teachers regularly take to the streets to protest over unmet demands

Mixed reactions after prominent Zimbabwe businessman dies in helicopter crash
Wicknell Chivayo was one of the most recognisable faces of a class of conspicuously wealthy entrepreneurs with ties to the ruling party

G20: Russia criticises US and warns of trade order disintegration
Speaking during a two-day gathering of G20 trade minister, Maxim Reshetnikov said the rules were being 'dismantled' while the new ones remain 'unclear'.

Zimbabwe probes helicopter crash that killed tycoon Chivayo
Wicknell Chivayo, a tycoon close to the ruling ZANU-PF party known for his extravagant displays of wealth, and his wife Lucy Muteke were among the victims, family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo confirmed to ZBC

Algeria adopts law imposing death penalty on forest arsonists
Algerian lawmakers on Thursday voted to impose the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires killed at least 12 people during the summer.

Amnesty accuses Morocco of spying on activists and journalists
In a new report, it says intelligence services us a web of surveillance to silence any critical voices.

East African countries are racing to finish preparations ahead of AFCON 2027
With less than nine months to go before the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, host nations Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are scrambling to finish preparations amid rumours of a potential relocation.

Mass funeral held in Gaza City after 105 bodies recovered from rubble
Hundreds of mourners in Gaza City held a vigil on Wednesday for 105 people killed during Israel's war on the Palestinian territory. Their bodies were recovered in the past several days, after remaining buried under the rubble for nearly three years.

Oil prices rise on stalled US-Iran talks and restrained fuel markets
Brent crude rose on Wednesday to over $100 a barrel as it recorded a monthly gain of about 14 per cent, its biggest since July.

Nigeria's president hails economic reforms ahead of bid for reelection
President Bola Tinubu lauded that the country had overcome major challenges since he assumed office in 2023 while he remains unpopular among young Nigerians with his reelection bid around the corner

Burkina Faso's military leaders mark four years in power
People gathered in Ougadougou’s Place de la Révolution on Wednesday night to celebrate the military government's achievements.

Ethiopia: federal forces advance in Tigray as 52 civilians reported killed
The conflict is also spreading beyond Tigray, with fighting reported in neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. Communications remain disrupted, making independent verification of battlefield claims difficult.

Botswana under fire after authorising elephant killing for independence celebrations
The government of Botswana faced backlash from animal rights activists after it approved the hunting of 23 elephants to provide meat for independence celebrations.

Football: Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp amid reported rift with coach
His departure came hours after Jorge Jesus said the forward would not start the Nations League match against Denmark on Thursday.

Thirteen sentenced to jail in France over deadly Channel migrant boat sinking
Thirteen people were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for organising the crossing of a small boat through the English Channel in November 2021. A total of 31 migrants died when the ship sank.

Netanyahu praises passengers who helped avert disaster on Israel-bound flight
Netanyahu said he had met the Israeli passenger, whom he described as acting with extraordinary courage.

Mali: more than 2,400 schools remain closed as insecurity disrupts new school year
The government has made education a priority, but the security situation remains a major obstacle to reopening schools in affected areas.

Pix of the Day, 1 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 1 October, 2026 - Across the world

Ethiopian Airlines signs deal to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes
State-owned company Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to buy 10 Boeing cargo aircraft, with an option to acquire eight more, in an effort to increase its cargo services.

Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash
Police confirmed in a short statement on X that the helicopter was carrying six occupants but could not immediately confirm the identities of the victims.

Africa: Solid growth amid investment challenges [Business Africa]
Despite the global economic slowdown, Africa is maintaining steady growth. In the second quarter of 2026, its real GDP grew by 1.6%, compared to 0.7% for the global economy.

DRC: Death of local official highlights tensions around Ebola response
Karondwa was buried in his native Lubero, as calls grow for an investigation into his death and for greater trust between communities and health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak.

Passengers of diverted flydubai flight land in Israel
Passengers on a FlyDubai flight that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit incident, arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, describing the ordeal as “very terrifying”

'No backing down': S.African anti-migrant protesters vow to keep marching
South African anti-migrant protesters rallied in Durban vow to keep up their months-long fight to get undocumented migrants to leave the country

Tunisia president softens 'fake news' decree after criticism by rights groups
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday softened a cybercrime decree that was widely criticised by rights groups, by scrapping a five-year prison sentence for the dissemination of "fake news"

Three European lawmakers say humanitarian situation in Ceuta is 'grim'
Speaking following a fact-finding mission, they also accused the Spanish armed forces of 'torture' and 'inhumane treatment'.

Pix of the Day, 30 September, 2026 - Across the world
Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery as its military-led government seeks to strengthen economic sovereignty after breaking ties with its traditional Western partners.

FlyDubai says investigating mid-air pilot fight as Israel alleges terror plot
A pilot on a flight from the United Arab Emirates stabbed another pilot and then apparently tried to crash the aircraft carrying dozens of Israelis on Wednesday, Israel's prime minister claimed

IATA says African air cargo capacity rose by 14 per cent in August
The world airline body said this significantly outpaced the 3 per cent growth in cargo demand across the region.

Hundreds of South Africans protest against undocumented immigrants in Durban
Anti-migrant group March and March staged demonstrations against illegal immigration across several South African provinces on Wednesday. The movement had set the date of September 30 as a deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave the country.

São Tomé and Príncipe's main opposition party wins most seats in polls
The Liberation Movement of São Tomé and Príncipe failed however to win an outright majority, setting the stage for talks on a coalition government.

Rescuers pull migrants from deadly shipwreck off Tunisian Coast
At least two people, one of them a child, died and six went missing after a dramatic shipwreck off the Tunisian coast, near the Gulf of Gabes, according to the European non-profit humanitarian organisation Sea-Watch on Tuesday

Pope Leo XIV calls for dialogue in Ethiopia amid renewed fighting in Tigray
In his address in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV called on all parties involved in the latest episode of violence in northern Ethiopia to engage in dialogue.

Dangote's $16bn Kenya refinery 'new chapter' for Africa
Africa's richest man was set to break ground on a new $16-billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday, saying it marked a "new chapter in Africa's industrial journey"

UN experts say food waste is driving up global greenhouse gas emissions
The UN Environment Programme says food loss and waste generate an estimated 8 to 10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Nigerian dancer eyes world record after seven-day marathon
Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, danced non-stop for 176 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds between September 22 and 29, in an attempt to break the world record for the longest individual dance marathon.

Burundi agrees to accept third-country US deportees
A presidential spokesperson said preparations were underway without saying when they would arrive or how many Burundi had agreed to receive.

President Mnangagwa highlights economic gains, warns of drought risk in Zimbabwe
He attributed those macroeconomic gains to a stronger financial-sector framework, saying this should help maintain confidence in Zimbabwe’s economy.

South Africa's Ramaphosa announces measures against gender-based violence
After a recent spate of femicides shocked South Africa, the country's president Cyril Ramaphosa ordered urgent action to better protect women.

Libyan teachers extend strike over pay and working conditions
Public school teachers in Libya are continuing their strike over pay and working conditions, with demonstrations held in Tripoli for a third consecutive week.

Morocco’s first woman premier pledges to meet citizens’ expectations
El Mansouri's cabinet will have to tackle several pressing issues including unemployment and living costs, as well as persistent social disparities particularly weighing on young people.

Burkina Faso opens first gold refinery in push for economic independence
Burkina Faso opened its first gold refinery, pushing ahead with plans to better organise the commercialisation of the precious metal in one of the continent's top producers.

Morocco's king appoints the country's first-ever female prime minister
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has been the mayor of Marrakesh for a number of years and also served as a minister in the previous coalition government.

Multiple reports claim Netanyahu was warned ahead of Hamas' 2023 attack
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has denied receiving advance knowledge of the 7 October 2023 offensive, claiming that security chiefs did not warn him.

Congolese politician beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness
A Congolese politician has been beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness during a radio interview. Marie-Celestin Karondwa from the ruling UDPS party was attacked on Sunday by residents of Butembo, in DR Congo's North Kivu province.

Nearly two years after the fall of Assad, Syrian children return to school amid ruins
Nearly two years after Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, thousands of children are still struggling for an education.

Ghana's free speech debate: Where should the law draw the line?
Ghana is confronting a renewed debate over where legitimate law enforcement ends and the protection of free expression begins.