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Three arrested after raid on gang accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum
Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence.

Watch: Police raid on gang behind fake gay asylum claims
The arrests come after a BBC investigation in April revealed that law firms and advisers were helping migrants pose as gay in an effort to get asylum.

Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France
Crowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.

British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident
It is the seventh arrest in connection to the incident near RAF Fairford last month.

Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users
Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.

I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch
The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.

From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you
The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?

Watch: How Russia responded to US after plague researcher death
The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.

PCs who used Taser and baton on amputee, 92, sacked
A disciplinary hearing finds both officers used unnecessary force on Donald Burgess at his care home.

UK special forces could face prosecution as Afghanistan evidence referred to police
Evidence relating to a number of detention operations carried out by British personnel between 2010 and 2013 is being examined.

Man charged with GP's murder
A man is charged with the murder of a GP who was found dead at her home.

What is pneumonic plague and how does it spread?
The death of a worker from a Russian lab that researches plague has prompted questions about the disease.

Why Tories are talking about winning the next election
Kemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them.

'We are terrified but we want to get an education', say Yemeni schoolgirls
The BBC reports from a school in Taiz, Yemen, where children are determined to keep learning despite the vicious civil war.

We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57
Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children.

Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting
Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.

Roll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates
The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.

Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.

Afghan men jailed for rape of teenager after being caught fleeing UK by French police
Three men tried to flee the UK in a lorry after their crimes, but were stopped by French police.

Boats 'set for people smugglers' seized at UK airport for the first time
The National Crime Agency says it is the first time the detection of small boat equipment has been made in air freight.

Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.

Student admits murdering woman in 'Dexter' kill room
Forensics student Benjamin William Day, 20, lured Maria Saceanu to an Airbnb to murder her.

Queen pays tribute to 'irrepressible' Jeffrey Archer
The bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86.

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Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal for a "breach of the coach's trust".

Kane's rise from childhood keeper to equalling England cap record
Harry Kane reaches another significant England milestone by equalling Peter Shilton's record as the most-capped Three Lions player that he has held for 36 years.

Rival clubs want retrospective and future punishments for Man City
A number of Premier League clubs want Manchester City to be hit with both retrospective punishments and sanctions in the future.

LIV Golf secures potential $300m investment
LIV Golf secures a possible $300m in financing from BC Partners Credit in order to emerge from restructuring before the 2027 season.

Calm in real life but demons on court - Medvedev runs out of chances
Daniil Medvedev once said you would need to knock on his hotel door at 6am for seven days in a row to make him angry - but his China Open disqualification was no surprise.

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Yemen’s government is on the attack against the Houthis. What has changed?
Yemeni forces are trying to reverse Houthi gains, aided by heavier air power and renewed international support.

The new players in space
The new players in space

Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after lab worker death
Russia denies plague cases after laboratory technician's death; US demands 'transparency' as WHO monitors situation.

Catalan separatist Puigdemont to return to Spain after warrant lifted
Spain's Constitutional Court ruled an amnesty law for Catalan separatists applied to the politician.

Amid protests, Kosovo’s political deadlock raises prospect of new elections
Kosovo faces tensions as protests against former rebel leaders’ convictions coincide with the prospect of new elections.

Indian opposition leaders detained during voter lists protest
Police detained Indian opposition leaders during a protest outside the Election Commission in New Delhi where lawmakers

Tuareg rebels withdraw from strategic town of Kidal in northern Mali
The Azawad Liberation Front said sustained air strikes by Malian troops and Russian allies forced its tactical retreat.

Jerusalem Daily: Tension high in Israel ahead of October 7
Jerusalem Daily:  Tension high in Israel ahead of October 7

Yemen’s Taiz residents fear food and fuel crisis amid fighting
Yemen’s Taiz residents fear food and fuel crisis amid fighting

Kenya confirms first Ebola case as man dies in Nairobi after DRC return
More than 4,000 people have died in the worst outbreak in the DR Congo's history, with confirmed cases surpassing 8,300.

Djokovic wins China Open after de Minaur retires, Alcaraz wins Japan Open
Novac Djokovic won 102nd match of his career, while ATP 500 tournament victory was Carlos Alcaraz's third of the year.

Ship sinks off Bulgaria after drone attack in Black Sea
Ship sinks off Bulgaria after drone attack in Black Sea

What would it take for the Yemen offensive to succeed?
Territorial gains alone will not be enough to change the trajectory of the war.

Is Europe preparing for a wider war with Russia?
A British war-game show simulating a Russian attack has drawn a nuclear warning from Moscow.

FIFA chief Infantino’s ‘abuse of power’ questioned by Norway in complaints
The three complaints filed by Norway's football body ask FIFA's Ethics Committee to examine Infantino's conduct.

Croatia vs Spain LIVE:– UEFA Nations League
Follow updates, with build-up and team news, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Lamine Yamal headlines.

Birzeit University memorial destruction aims to crush Palestinian memory
Israeli soldiers removed the monument to students and alumni killed by Israel and replaced it with a fig sapling.

Photos: School blockades, street protests grip France
Protesters increased pressure on the government of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron demanding more education funding.

Bulgaria searches for missing crew after drones hit two ships in Black Sea
Bulgaria launches search operation after Togo-flagged Alfa Watan sinks at scene of attack.

‘Not the act of a friend’: Israel’s deadline to close UK consulate nears
Former British consul Sir Vincent Fean says Israel is acting unlawfully in the wake of a new wave of sanctions.

What new measures is Iran taking to counter US economic pressure?
Iran adopts a new arrangement to tackle economic challenges amid the US-imposed economic war and naval blockades.

In Gaza, we cannot even begin to recover from trauma
The genocide has killed many and left the rest broken. For us, survivors, recovery is not on the horizon.

Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline pumping 5.8 million bpd
Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin ⁠Salman says capacity restored after major attack last month.

France protests: What we know as schools face nationwide action
Now in their third week, the protests have grown.

Hormuz ship attacks surge: Are increased oil exports sustainable?
Gulf oil flows surge despite escalating ship attacks in the critical Strait of Hormuz energy corridor.

Global Times

China rebukes certain Western countries over human rights criticism, says they have no right to lecture it
Sun Lei, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday delivered a rebuttal during the general debate of ...

Chinese FM spokesperson urges the Philippines to immediately stop infringement and provocations in response to Manila's harassment claims
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Tuesday condemned Philippine aircraft and vessels for intruding into airspace and waters under ...

'Protectionism cannot enhance competitiveness, decoupling hurts all': MOFCOM on France and Germany's push to strengthen protectionist tools
China has always believed that interdependence is not a risk, and intertwined interests are not a threat; openness and cooperation ...

Documentary exposes Wei family's northern Myanmar telecom fraud crimes: ritual killings, victim with seven bullet holes in skull
People were randomly killed as ritual sacrifices, including one victim whose skull was found to have seven bullet holes. The ...

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

China's modernization report card: Why does the West keep asking 'who pays'?
Global Times

Tokyo expresses 'regret,' lodges protest over a US Marine killing in Okinawa. Then what?
Global Times

China Eastern Airlines files police report after passenger verbally abuses and threatens flight attendant who knelt to apologize over meal cart bump: CATA
The China Air Transport Association (CATA) said Monday that China Eastern Airlines had secured evidence and filed a report to the police over an incident in which a China Eastern Airlines flight attendant knelt down to apologize to a passenger.

FM urges EU to work with China in same direction on trade, as Germany, France push the bloc to seek new trade powers
Ancient temple draws visitors as cultural tourism booms in Shanxi

Ancient temple draws visitors as cultural tourism booms in Shanxi
FM urges EU to work with China in same direction on trade, as Germany, France push the bloc to seek new trade powers

China's Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals to deliver smarter mountain climbing experience
The Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals during the National Day holiday to help visitors hike with less effort. The lightweight, easy-to-use devices sense body movements, providing uphill ... Researchers develop high-efficiency NEV wireless charging system Researchers from Chinese and British institutions have developed a wireless charging system for new energy vehicles (NEVs) with conversion efficiency exceeding 98 percent. China completes main structure of first offshore CO2-injection platform for enhanced gas recovery China has completed the main structure of its first offshore platform designed to inject carbon dioxide to boost natural gas recovery, CCTV News reported, citing China National Offshore Oil Corporation ...

Researchers develop high-efficiency NEV wireless charging system
China's Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals to deliver smarter mountain climbing experience The Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals during the National Day holiday to help visitors hike with less effort. The lightweight, easy-to-use devices sense body movements, providing uphill ... Researchers from Chinese and British institutions have developed a wireless charging system for new energy vehicles (NEVs) with conversion efficiency exceeding 98 percent. China completes main structure of first offshore CO2-injection platform for enhanced gas recovery China has completed the main structure of its first offshore platform designed to inject carbon dioxide to boost natural gas recovery, CCTV News reported, citing China National Offshore Oil Corporation ...

China completes main structure of first offshore CO2-injection platform for enhanced gas recovery
China's Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals to deliver smarter mountain climbing experience The Qiyun Mountain scenic area offers exoskeleton robot rentals during the National Day holiday to help visitors hike with less effort. The lightweight, easy-to-use devices sense body movements, providing uphill ... Researchers develop high-efficiency NEV wireless charging system Researchers from Chinese and British institutions have developed a wireless charging system for new energy vehicles (NEVs) with conversion efficiency exceeding 98 percent. China has completed the main structure of its first offshore platform designed to inject carbon dioxide to boost natural gas recovery, CCTV News reported, citing China National Offshore Oil Corporation ...

China's EV industry offers competitive options for global consumers, including those in the UK: FM on UK's reported tariff plan on China's NEVs
China's largest desert oilfield extracts over 26 million tons of oil and gas from depths below 6,000 meters

China's largest desert oilfield extracts over 26 million tons of oil and gas from depths below 6,000 meters
China's EV industry offers competitive options for global consumers, including those in the UK: FM on UK's reported tariff plan on China's NEVs

Holiday travel highlights China's transport strength, economic vitality
For Zhang Yang and his family in Ankang, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, this year's National Day holiday was a memorable one. On Oct. 1, following the opening of the Xi'an-Ankang high-speed railway, they took a direct high-speed train from Ankang to Yan'an, a city known for its revolutionary ...

Global businesses eye opportunities as China import expo nears
With one month to go before the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), companies from around the world are preparing to gather in Shanghai in east China, bringing products ranging ... NW China's county of 50,000 receives 100,000 tourists in one day during National Day holiday; school dorms opened for visitors The quiet Qilian county in Northwest China's Qinghai Province woke up to a soft invasion during the National Day holiday: A place with a population of only about 50,000 suddenly ... Chinese partnership helps Spain strengthen EV value chain ​Spain builds than 2 million vehicles a year as Europe's second-largest vehicle producer, but many decisions shaping its automotive industry are made abroad. With Volkswagen considering a possible phase-out ...

NW China's county of 50,000 receives 100,000 tourists in one day during National Day holiday; school dorms opened for visitors
Global businesses eye opportunities as China import expo nears With one month to go before the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), companies from around the world are preparing to gather in Shanghai in east China, bringing products ranging ... The quiet Qilian county in Northwest China's Qinghai Province woke up to a soft invasion during the National Day holiday: A place with a population of only about 50,000 suddenly ... Chinese partnership helps Spain strengthen EV value chain ​Spain builds than 2 million vehicles a year as Europe's second-largest vehicle producer, but many decisions shaping its automotive industry are made abroad. With Volkswagen considering a possible phase-out ...

Chinese partnership helps Spain strengthen EV value chain
Global businesses eye opportunities as China import expo nears With one month to go before the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), companies from around the world are preparing to gather in Shanghai in east China, bringing products ranging ... NW China's county of 50,000 receives 100,000 tourists in one day during National Day holiday; school dorms opened for visitors The quiet Qilian county in Northwest China's Qinghai Province woke up to a soft invasion during the National Day holiday: A place with a population of only about 50,000 suddenly ... ​Spain builds than 2 million vehicles a year as Europe's second-largest vehicle producer, but many decisions shaping its automotive industry are made abroad. With Volkswagen considering a possible phase-out ...

Zheng Qinwen advances China Open last 16
China's Zheng Qinwen battled past 18th seed Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-5 to reach the women's singles round of 16 at the China Open on ... China's cat parks seek lasting, sustainable homes for strays When Chongqing Firefly Bay Cat Harbor Park opened on New Year's Day in southwest China, it had just over 600 cats. than eight months later, the number has passed ... FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain held in Madrid Participants compete during the FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain in Madrid, Spain, on Oct. 4, 2026.

China's cat parks seek lasting, sustainable homes for strays
Zheng Qinwen advances China Open last 16 China's Zheng Qinwen battled past 18th seed Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-5 to reach the women's singles round of 16 at the China Open on ... When Chongqing Firefly Bay Cat Harbor Park opened on New Year's Day in southwest China, it had just over 600 cats. than eight months later, the number has passed ... FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain held in Madrid Participants compete during the FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain in Madrid, Spain, on Oct. 4, 2026.

FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain held in Madrid
Zheng Qinwen advances China Open last 16 China's Zheng Qinwen battled past 18th seed Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-5 to reach the women's singles round of 16 at the China Open on ... China's cat parks seek lasting, sustainable homes for strays When Chongqing Firefly Bay Cat Harbor Park opened on New Year's Day in southwest China, it had just over 600 cats. than eight months later, the number has passed ... Participants compete during the FIA European Truck Racing Championship Grand Prix of Spain in Madrid, Spain, on Oct. 4, 2026.

National Day holiday draws tourists to cultural attractions across China

Chinese tourists explore Colosseum in Rome
Yu Zidi named MVP as China tops Asian Games medal table with record overseas haul

Yu Zidi named MVP as China tops Asian Games medal table with record overseas haul
Chinese tourists explore Colosseum in Rome

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В Киеве отреагировали на сведения об импорте в РФ топлива из Кореи
Речь идёт о поставках более 176 тысяч тонн нефтепродуктов

У побережья Сочи возник крупный пожар на борту танкера
Официальной информации о причинах нет

На осуждённого за "дискредитацию" библиотекаря завели новое дело
Речь идёт о жителе НАО Константине Ледкове

В СК сообщили о прекращении дела против Лиды Мониавы
Дело закрыли в связи с отсутствием состава преступления

В РФ возбудили дела против журналистов Лошака и Грозовского
Лошака заочно арестовали

Ландтаг федеральной земли Германии впервые возглавил член АдГ
Речь идёт о Саксонии-Анхальт

Франция провела испытательный пуск стратегической ракеты
За ним наблюдал Макрон

Лауреатом Нобелевской премии по физике стал Фрэнсис Хальцен из Бельгии
Он автор идеи обсерватории нейтрино IceCube

В Германии арестован бывший глава Федеральной разведслужбы
По подозрениям в шпионаже и передаче гостайны

У берегов Болгарии беспилотники атаковали два торговых судна
Одно из них затонуло

Хуситы заявили об атаке на аэропорт Эр-Рияда и нефтяные объекты
Их противники ведут контрнаступление на юге Йемена

Парк "Патриот": задержан директор, арестованы два его заместителя
По делу о взятках

Российские войска атаковали один из мостов через Днепр в Запорожье
Ранее были атакованы мосты в Киеве

В Подмосковье после атаки дронов горит ЛПДС "Володарская"
Сообщается о двух погибших

Турция и Пакистан предоставят военную помощь Саудовской Аравии
Саудовская Аравия присоединилась к войне с йеменскими хуситами

Трамп заявил о готовности помочь России в связи с сообщениями о чуме
Госсекретарь США прибыл в Исландию

Главу управления Минобороны обвинили в особо крупных взятках
Генерал-майор Никитушкин был арестован на прошлой неделе

Бывшего подчинённого Моторолы отправили в СИЗО за убийства
Это Теймураз Гогиашвили

Путин разрешил реорганизацию и продажу "ЮниКредит Банк"
Компания избежала внешнего управления

В Харькове 6 погибших и более 50 раненых после российского удара
На город сбросили не менее трёх КАБ

Africanews

Annual sightings of southern right whales bring joy to South African town
In South Africa's coastal town of Hermanus, a marine spectacle takes place every year between the months of June and November, when hundreds of southern right whales migrate from Antarctica to the South African coast.

Media reports allege FIFA knew Congo's Mpasi was ineligible for World Cup
Ahead of the World Cup, FIFA knew that Congo’s goalkeeper was ineligible, but they allowed him to continue at the tournament. This is what media reports released by the New York Times and Le Monde on Tuesday suggest.

Malian army and Russian fighters retake key city of Kidal, abandoned by rebels
The Malian army says it has entered the strategic northern city of Kidal, which was captured in April by Tuareg separatists who announced their withdrawal earlier Tuesday as the military advanced.

Renewed violence in Ethiopia's Tigray leaves dozens of children wounded
Children are among the dozens of civilians killed or injured in Tigray since fighting broke out between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels in September.

Egypt: Interior Ministry denies torture claims of detained journalists
Egypt on Tuesday rejected accusations that detained journalists from an independent fact-checking platform were tortured or mistreated, referring to the allegations as "baseless".

Central Africa faces rising threat from counterfeit and trafficked medicines
Countries in central Africa face a major public health threat from trafficking in medicines, fuelled by a gap between healthcare needs and access to safe, affordable medicine, the UN warned on Tuesday.

World needs 50 million additional teachers by 2030, UNESCO says
The world is projected to need 50 million additional teachers by 2030 according to new data released by UNESCO on World Teachers' Day.

Morocco’s Sale Festival celebrates women filmmakers
The event, which first began recognising Moroccan women in the film industry 22 years ago, continues to examine the opportunities, funding and roles available to women filmmakers.

Pix of the Day, 6 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 6 October, 2026 - Across the world

Kenya: Chess continues to grow in popularity among prisoners
In Kenya, prisoners have been playing chess for fun and to help with rehabilitation. Among them is 28 year old Brian Gatonye, who says the game has helped him to become less impulsive.

Nigeria air force lowers plane crash toll to 25, civilians among victims
The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday said 25 people died in the crash of one of its planes a day earlier, lowering a previous death toll. No survivors were found. Civilian family members travelling aboard the plane were among the victims.

Tigray violence drives risk of Ethiopia-Eritrea war, analyst says
Renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels increases risks of an escalation into a wider regional conflict, according to International Crisis Group analyst Magnus Taylor.

Kenya confirms first Ebola death as 28 contacts traced
Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, the health minister announced on Tuesday, after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo died after returning to the country.

EU suspends imports of meat from Namibia over FMD fears
Namibian livestock farmers have temporarily lost access to their largest market over fears of foot-and-mouth disease.

Russian woman’s death sparks pneumonic plague fears
A woman reportedly died after contracting pneumonia of an “unknown” cause in Russia, but some experts say there is no immediate cause for alarm over the potential spread of the bacteria.

In Gabon's capital, filling up with diesel has become daily struggle
In Libreville, filling up with diesel has become a real struggle.
Since the end of September, queues have been growing outside service stations across the Gabonese capital. Customers wait in long lines, jerrycans in hand, hoping to get the much-needed fuel.

Yemen fighting intensifies as government forces retake key areas near Bab el-Mandeb
Forces loyal to the government is the man bswuugdud xForces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said Monday.

Several killed in Senegal as heavy rains cause flooding, damage to infrastructure
Torrential rainfall and flash flooding left parts of Senegal’s capital Dakar underwater on Monday with other regions of the country also affected.

Benin's President Wadagni holds talks with Macron during first official visit to France
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Romuald Wadagni to the Elysee Palace on Monday. It’s the Beninese president’s first official visit to France since taking office in May.

Ethiopia: PM vows to secure sea access amid fears of return to war
Following almost two weeks of internal conflict that threatens a wider regional war in Ethiopia, the country's prime minister has vowed that government forces are ready to bring a rebel offensive under control.

Sylvester Stallone: Actor and filmmaker releases memoir
After turning 80 in July, Sylvester Stallone released his memoir dubbed 'Steps' on Tuesday. However Stallone, one of the most successful movie stars and filmmakers in history, insists that for a long time, he had been reluctant to write about his own life.

Ethiopia: Federal forces advance in Tigray [Africanews Today]
Tigray peace forces want to turn the page on the TPLF. Since joining the Ethiopian federal forces, they have claimed to have seized several strategic positions.

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed takes oath of office as Prime Minister
Ethiopia's parliament has re-elected Abiy Ahmed as prime minister for the next five years, following the general election in June.

Comoros: Foreign workers struggle in the wake of new law
Since a new law promulgated in July barring foreign nationals from certain jobs in the Comoros, many have voiced concern about their financial situation.

Military aircraft with 32 people on board crashes in southern Nigeria
A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said.

Goma’s orphaned children find hope through education and solidarity
In Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the consequences of armed conflict continue to weigh heavily on children. For some, violence, displacement and separation from their families have left deep and difficult-to-measure scars.

Israel marks October 7 attacks with national memorial ceremonies
Official state ceremonies marking three years since the October 7 attacks are expected to take place later on Monday in Jerusalem, with Israeli officials in attendance.

Russia: Foreign minister praises governemt in Kabul
Sergey Lavrov praised the government in Kabul as he spoke at a meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, adding that Moscow is interested in helping the country bolster counter-terrorism measures.

Pix of the Day, 5 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 5 October, 2026 - Across the world

Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to three scientists for breakthrough research
The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists working on the mechanisms the brain uses to switch on, or off, the activity of individual nerve cells.

A new UN Chief, an old institution and a world in crisis
The next UN secretary-general will take charge of an institution under pressure to restore its influence, tackle financial challenges and adapt to a changing world.

Food prices rising in Kenya as climate change strains supply
Climate change has started hitting the food markets in Kenya and shoppers are feeling the pinch. In the capital Nairobi and across much of the country, rising prices are forcing consumers to make tough choices - buying and eating less.

Guinea opposition leader Aliou Bah freed after presidential pardon
Guinean opposition politician Aliou Bah, who was jailed for insulting junta leader General Mamadi Doumbouya, was granted a presidential pardon Friday after nearly two years behind bars.

Brazil's presidential election heads to runoff between Bolsonara and Lula
Brazil presidential candidate Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff October 25 for the top job after neither won a majority in Sunday's vote.

Spain begins dismantling migrant camp on Ceuta beach
Authorities began on Sunday to remove a migrant camp on the beach of Ceuta, Spain's enclave in North Africa, ahead of a mid-October visit by Spain's king and queen, police said.

Yemeni government forces launch major offensive to retake Houthi-held territory
Government forces in Yemen have launched a major military operation to retake the territory seized by Houthi rebels last month.

Ethiopia's federal forces retake Tigrayan capital Mekelle
Ethiopian federal forces were in full control of the Tigray rebels' regional capital, a local journalist said on Sunday, while Ethiopia's regional rivals gathered in Egypt to discuss the risk of a wider war.

Iran sets up military training camp for volunteers in face of US threats
Iran on Saturday inaugurated a second makeshift military training base in the capital Tehran, in a show of defiance as the US threatens to "blow up" and "annihilate" Iran.

Eight countries including China join military exercises in Russia
Troops from eight countries including China have been participating in joint military exercises in Russia. The exercise concluded on Saturday after conducting coordinated ground and air operations, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

Persistent violence stalling African development, Burundi's Ndayishimiye tells summit
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye says at an African Union meeting in El Alamein, Egypt, that persistent violence across Africa is taking a toll on farming, education and development.

Ethiopian forces recapture Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters
Ethiopian federal forces have taken Mekelle airport, reversing a takeover by Tigrayan fighters last month.

Houthi rebels claim attack on Saudi oil facility in Riyadh
Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saturday claimed attacks against facilities of Aramco, the world's largest oil company, in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh.

Ethiopia’s Oromo celebrate Irreecha and call for peace as federal forces enter Mekelle
Tens of thousands of Oromo gathered in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa on Saturday to celebrate the thanksgiving festival of Irreecha. The gathering took place amid reports that federal forces had entered Mekelle, the capital of the northern region of Tigray.

African leaders call for continent to unlock capital at Egypt business summit
African heads of state and business leaders gathered in Egypt on Saturday for the inaugural El-Alamein Africa Forum. They called for the continent to unlock its capital to finance growth and reduce reliance on external funding.

At least 17 people killed in Kenya road crash, most of them Catholic pilgrims
A crash involving multiple vehicles on a highway to the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa on Saturday killed 17 people, most of them pilgrims on the way to a prayer site, officials said.

Loud explosions heard Yemeni capital amid reports of Saudi strikes
The internationally-recognised government says attacks target the rebel group's positions across the country.

Fuel shortage in Sudan drives up prices, burdening ordinary people
The scarcity is driven by global oil disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict and by domestic import restrictions.

UN says at least 150,000 have fled their homes in Yemen amid fighting
It is further intensifying the country's humanitarian crisis with more than 5 million people already internally displaced following years of conflict.

Oil prices fall as G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of reserves
International benchmark Brent crude briefly fell below $100 per barrel before stabilising around $102, while US oil prices slumped by up to 5 per cent.

El Niño: Mozambique ranked as one of the 'most vulnerable' African countries
The powerful weather system is projected to bring severe heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, and heightened drought risks across Southern Africa.