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Five men arrested in RAF Fairford incident released on police bail
Police are exploring whether proxies or individuals working on behalf of a foreign state are involved.

Watch: RAF Fairford suspects are bailed, what happens now?
The men were all UK nationals in their 20s who live in London and were arrested under the Explosives Act and on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.

UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.

Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.

Watch: From launch to fiery splashdown, SpaceX's Starship completes orbit test
A thunderous lift off, rapid satellite deployments and a fiery ending. That's how SpaceX's 14th launch of its Starship rocket panned out today.

Mahmood signals rethink on migrants' right to remain
The home secretary has been under pressure to water down the proposals from some Labour MPs, including Angela Rayner.

Slipknot fans threaten boycott after Marilyn Manson announced as support act for UK show
The heavy metal band will be joined by the US rock musician during their London show.

Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers
Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.

Russian foreign minister questions 'what will become of UK' and future of 'the Celts'
In response, Plaid Cymru said Wales' future was "not for the Kremlin to endorse, oppose or exploit".

Women protest in the streets of Delhi after string of sexual assaults
BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports from Delhi, where hundreds of women are protesting.

Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab
Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.

British chess prodigy, 11, becomes youngest woman grandmaster
The 11-year-old has broken another chess record after a remarkable performance representing England.

Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".

How to find your perfect pillow - according to an expert
Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.

What a US diesel export ban could mean for you
The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.

Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Watch: BBC team takes cover as Houthi drone spotted on Yemen front-line
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it
Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
Andy Burnham has said social care in England should be reformed - what are the possible options?

Orange Order parade dispute continues after main players hold talks
A controversial march was due to take place on Sunday morning but was blocked by protesters on the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road.

Thousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new cameras
Illegal registration plates are far too easy to get hold of and are putting the public at risk, BBC is told.

Lithium-ion battery caused fire that killed mum and 3 children
Elisha Brabin, 36, and three of her children, died after a blaze at their home in Bootle, Merseyside.

Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt
A 10-year-old child and two 30-year-old women were on board the boat - which was carrying 105 people.

Felled Sycamore Gap stump has 'encouraging' growth
A thick layer of growth surrounds the stump three years after the landmark was illegally felled.

Worker at care home investigated by BBC struck off for threatening elderly man
Amina Sani, who is Nigerian, was found to have threatened the 81-year-old with police and threatened to hit him.

Angela Scanlon takes over Sara Cox's drivetime slot on Radio 2
The station also announces a new presenter for its country show after Bob Harris's departure.

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

Man City CEO defiant over Premier League charges
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano issues a defiant message to the executives of other teams about the club being found guilty of a majority of Premier League charges, BBC Sport has been told.

Infantino makes bigger cash pledge to Fifa members
Fifa president Gianni Infantino indicates more money could be distributed to the governing body's members from its cash reserves.

Hart trusts Man City chair Al Mubarak over ruling
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart believes club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak's claims they are innocent of breaking the Premier League's financial rules.

Leicestershire get partial points reprieve but stay in limbo
Leicestershire have eight points of their 27-point County Championship deduction reinstated but their Division One status remains in limbo.

Norris apologises to Colapinto for ban comments
World champion Lando Norris apologises to Franco Colapinto for saying the Argentine should be banned for causing an accident at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Al Jazeera

Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ has exploded online in US, report finds
Researchers link the rise to immigration politics, economic anxiety and the growing visibility of South Asians in US.

Gold falls amid rising oil prices and higher US dollar
Gold hits seven-week low; silver follows suit and records a nearly 5 percent loss.

Hundreds set up tent encampments in Madrid over housing crisis
Protesters have set up tent encampments in central Madrid to demand government action on soaring housing costs.

Olise scores late to grab France 1-0 Nations League win at Belgium
Bayern Munich star Olise set off from inside his own half to score the winner in the 88th minute.

‘Friendship pandas’ arrive in Atlanta, marking US-China relations moment
Two giant pandas from China have landed in the United States and are heading to Zoo Atlanta.

French far-right leader Bardella refutes anti-Semitism allegations
Mediapart's explosive report comes a day after France's National Rally party secures a record number of Senate seats.

South Sudan calls for sanctions to be lifted at UNGA
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, South Sudan’s UN envoy Cecilia Adeng called for sanctions to be lifted

Slovenia’s U-turn towards Israel
Slovenia’s policy towards Palestine has changed sharply following a UNGA sideline meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu.

Gaza’s young inventors build robots with what they have
At a youth hackathon in Gaza City, young inventors are developing robots.

Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn in patent infringement case
California jury finds Apple infringed two Taction patents but did not wilfully violate them; Apple plans to appeal.

Trump announces $15bn steel mill project in Iowa before US midterms
Amid tight Iowa midterm races, US President Trump emphasises steel industry revival with a project announcement.

Nepal hit by deadly floods, landslides, and avalanche
Heavy rain triggered deadly floods and landslides across Nepal, while an avalanche left 12 workers missing.

NFL asks US Homeland Security to remove video with former star player
Agency used video of Hall of Fame player Brian Dawkins to show readiness for border protection.

Italian court convicts three Egyptian agents for kidnap of Giulio Regeni
Defendants were sentenced in absentia to 10 years in prison over the 2016 fatal abduction of the Cambridge scholar.

UAE confirms Israel PM Netanyahu’s visit to Abu Dhabi
The visit took place as the Israeli prime minister battles domestic turmoil ahead of October's Knesset elections.

How can the UK’s Labour Party rebuild voter trust?
Members at annual conference are optimistic about new PM

Myanmar army air strike kills dozens in Rakhine state
Nearly half a million people are displaced in Rakhine as a result of the conflict between the military and rebel groups.

American and six Ukrainians released by India after six months in jail
Matthew VanDyke and six Ukrainians were accused of smuggling weapons and drones to armed ethnic groups fighting India.

Flights between Iraq’s Najaf and Iran resumed as Tehran protests US curbs
Tehran filed a UN complaint against US sanctions forcing regional cancellations of Iran flights.

Spain vs Croatia: UEFA Nations League – Yamal, Modric, teams, form
World champions Spain host Croatia in matchday two of the UEFA Nations League, with Yamal facing Modric.

Trump made the right decision to reject Iran’s offer
The US president has denied Tehran the opportunity to use the US midterm elections as a pressure point.

Somali army clashes with local forces for control of Baidoa
The latest outbreak of fighting in the South West State city stranded civilians unable to flee or reach hospitals.

Iran touts Hormuz attacks as oil flows increase despite tensions
Mediators are trying to facilitate more talks, but Washington signals faith in its pressure tactics.

Photos: Russian drone strikes pound civilian targets across Kyiv
Ukraine condemns Russian targeting of civilians as strikes kill seven and injure dozens across Kyiv.

UK police release suspects on bail after RAF arrests, investigation ongoing
British police officials say that suspects arrested over a 'terror' incident at a RAF base were released on police bail.

Global Times

Xi stresses advancing Peaceful China Initiative to safeguard Chinese modernization
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to advance the Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level to ensure steady ...

Xi to pay tribute to national heroes on Martyrs' Day
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders will present flower baskets to fallen national heroes at Tian'anmen ...

China announces 10 outcomes from latest trade talks with US, putting bilateral consensus on a more operational, detailed footing
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Monday announced 10 outcomes from the latest China-US economic and trade talks, including reciprocal ...

Vucic resigns as Serbian president, set to run for premiership in upcoming snap parliamentary elections
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic ‌announced his resignation on Sunday, ending his second and final five-year term, according to media reports. ...

The US needs more 'panda huggers': Global Times editorial

The rise of politicians such as Teodoro an ominous sign for the Philippines' national fortunes
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China's deep‑sea drilling capacity hits 5,000‑meter level, obtaining basalt samples from the South China Sea basin
China's ocean drilling vessel Mengxiang, meaning "dream," has set a national record in deep-sea drilling, elevating its capability to the 5,000-meter level, after obtaining basalt samples from the South China Sea basin, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) said on Monday, making the country the third in the ...

Pair of Chinese giant pandas receive warm welcome after arriving in the US
World's first embodied AI robot with fully domestic electronic architecture unveiled marking shift from key components to underlying autonomy: expert

World's first embodied AI robot with fully domestic electronic architecture unveiled marking shift from key components to underlying autonomy: expert
Pair of Chinese giant pandas receive warm welcome after arriving in the US

Chinese FM releases bilingual video laying out historical legal basis for Taiwan's status as part of China
China's Foreign Ministry on Monday released a bilingual video titled “The Way Home,” laying out the historical and legal basis for Taiwan's status as an inalienable part of China, and ... American vlogger experiences vibrant life in E China Ryan Norman learns to pick tea leaves at a tea culture and tourism park in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 24, 2026. Ryan Norman, from the ... US scholar devotes to interdisciplinary and popular science education in Chongqing Francis Stonier and his colleagues walk in front of the People's Great Hall of Chongqing in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 19, 2026. Since arriving in Chongqing ...

American vlogger experiences vibrant life in E China
Chinese FM releases bilingual video laying out historical legal basis for Taiwan's status as part of China China's Foreign Ministry on Monday released a bilingual video titled “The Way Home,” laying out the historical and legal basis for Taiwan's status as an inalienable part of China, and ... Ryan Norman learns to pick tea leaves at a tea culture and tourism park in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 24, 2026. Ryan Norman, from the ... US scholar devotes to interdisciplinary and popular science education in Chongqing Francis Stonier and his colleagues walk in front of the People's Great Hall of Chongqing in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 19, 2026. Since arriving in Chongqing ...

US scholar devotes to interdisciplinary and popular science education in Chongqing
Chinese FM releases bilingual video laying out historical legal basis for Taiwan's status as part of China China's Foreign Ministry on Monday released a bilingual video titled “The Way Home,” laying out the historical and legal basis for Taiwan's status as an inalienable part of China, and ... American vlogger experiences vibrant life in E China Ryan Norman learns to pick tea leaves at a tea culture and tourism park in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 24, 2026. Ryan Norman, from the ... Francis Stonier and his colleagues walk in front of the People's Great Hall of Chongqing in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 19, 2026. Since arriving in Chongqing ...

China's supply chains, pace of innovation, talent pool help boost US firms' global competitiveness: American business leader
Boten-Vientiane intercity train service launches on China-Laos Railway

Boten-Vientiane intercity train service launches on China-Laos Railway
China's supply chains, pace of innovation, talent pool help boost US firms' global competitiveness: American business leader

China's high-tech manufacturing sector profits surge 54.7%
In the first eight months of this year, the profits made by China's high-tech manufacturing enterprises above the designated size surged 54.7 percent year-on-year, which is 39 percentage points faster than the overall growth rate for major industrial enterprises, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday, ...

NIO, Geely cross-share to merge battery swapping, taking it from exclusive service to public infrastructure
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio and Geely Holding Group announced a comprehensive partnership in charging and battery swapping on Monday, including cross-investments in their energy businesses and plans to support ... China unveils 5-year battery plan targeting large-scale all-solid-state use by 2030 China unveiled a new five-year plan for its battery industry on Monday, aiming for the initial large-scale application of all-solid-state batteries by 2030 as the country accelerates the transition of ... China's civil aviation sector gears up for National Day travel rush China's civil aviation sector is gearing up for a seven-day National Day holidays travel rush starting on Thursday. Airports across the country are bracing for surging passenger flows, with demand ...

China unveils 5-year battery plan targeting large-scale all-solid-state use by 2030
NIO, Geely cross-share to merge battery swapping, taking it from exclusive service to public infrastructure Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio and Geely Holding Group announced a comprehensive partnership in charging and battery swapping on Monday, including cross-investments in their energy businesses and plans to support ... China unveiled a new five-year plan for its battery industry on Monday, aiming for the initial large-scale application of all-solid-state batteries by 2030 as the country accelerates the transition of ... China's civil aviation sector gears up for National Day travel rush China's civil aviation sector is gearing up for a seven-day National Day holidays travel rush starting on Thursday. Airports across the country are bracing for surging passenger flows, with demand ...

China's civil aviation sector gears up for National Day travel rush
NIO, Geely cross-share to merge battery swapping, taking it from exclusive service to public infrastructure Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio and Geely Holding Group announced a comprehensive partnership in charging and battery swapping on Monday, including cross-investments in their energy businesses and plans to support ... China unveils 5-year battery plan targeting large-scale all-solid-state use by 2030 China unveiled a new five-year plan for its battery industry on Monday, aiming for the initial large-scale application of all-solid-state batteries by 2030 as the country accelerates the transition of ... China's civil aviation sector is gearing up for a seven-day National Day holidays travel rush starting on Thursday. Airports across the country are bracing for surging passenger flows, with demand ...

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 ... Tourists visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on World Tourism Day in Cairo Tourists view exhibits at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on the occasion of World Tourism Day in Cairo, Egypt, on Sept. 27, 2026. Where wild boar came from: Chinese-led study traces its roots A Chinese-led international research team has shed new light on the origin of wild boar, the ancestors of domestic pigs, finding that modern wild boar arose from tropical mainland Asia ...

Tourists visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on World Tourism Day in Cairo
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 ... Tourists view exhibits at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on the occasion of World Tourism Day in Cairo, Egypt, on Sept. 27, 2026. Where wild boar came from: Chinese-led study traces its roots A Chinese-led international research team has shed new light on the origin of wild boar, the ancestors of domestic pigs, finding that modern wild boar arose from tropical mainland Asia ...

Where wild boar came from: Chinese-led study traces its roots
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 ... Tourists visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on World Tourism Day in Cairo Tourists view exhibits at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on the occasion of World Tourism Day in Cairo, Egypt, on Sept. 27, 2026. A Chinese-led international research team has shed new light on the origin of wild boar, the ancestors of domestic pigs, finding that modern wild boar arose from tropical mainland Asia ...

One year on, journey of fragile model returned from US continues to connect two museums and two countries across time and distance
At the center of a quiet museum hall at the Nanjing Grand Bao'en Temple Ruins Museum, a nearly two-meter-tall wooden pagoda stands in the soft light. Its eight sides rise in nine slender tiers. Tiny bells hang from the eaves. Visitors circle it slowly, some pausing to take ...

First Copenhagen China Festival brings Mid-Autumn charm to Danish capital
Mid-Autumn Festival holiday box office surpasses $40 million

Mid-Autumn Festival holiday box office surpasses $40 million
First Copenhagen China Festival brings Mid-Autumn charm to Danish capital

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В Нидерландах задержан участник хакерской группировки ShinyHunters
Несколько дней назад ShinyHunters взломали базу данных ФБР

Путин запретил публиковать данные о работе НПЗ и производстве топлива
На фоне участившихся ударов Украины по российским НПЗ

Российский дрон снова упал рядом с КПП на границе с Польшей
Это уже третий инцидент с российскими дронами в непосредственной близости к Польше

Студентов Петербургской консерватории заставляют петь Z-песни
Отказаться от участия они не могут

Путин передал торговую сеть Metro во временное управление
Временным управляющим стала компания, принадлежащая гендиректору "Metro Россия"

ЕС ввёл санкции против судей, снявших "Яблоко" с выборов
И против судьи, приговорившей Льва Шлосберга к 11 годам колонии

Российский БПЛА попал в здание Национальной академии наук Украины в Киеве
Есть погибшие и пострадавшие

ЕС ввёл санкции против главы Татарстана из-за вывоза украинских детей
Всего в новый список вошли 10 человек и 17 организаций

Правозащитники сообщили об избиении политолога Кынева при задержании
У него диагностировали два перелома берцовой кости

В Брянской области после атаки беспилотников обрушилась часть моста
10 вагонов сошли с железнодорожных путей

Издательство Individuum объявило о закрытии после 11 лет работы
Ранее трое сотрудников Individuum и Popcorn Books получили условные сроки по делу об экстремизме

Генерал Лапин станет вице-премьером Татарстана
Украина приговорила его к пожизненному сроку

Сеул потребовал от Киева извинений за раскрытие данных о пленных
Украину обвинили в нарушении договоренностей о конфиденциальности

ФСБ возбудило дело о терроризме против живущей в Лондоне модели
Ксения Максимова – создательница антивоенной организации

Россия ударила по дому в Харькове, пострадали более 20 человек
Среди раненых есть дети

На Кубани после атаки дронов горит нефтебаза "Эдельвейс-95"
На нефтебазе можно хранить до 4500 кубометров топлива

Президент Сербии Александр Вучич объявил об отставке
Он будет баллотироваться на пост премьер-министра на предстоящих выборах

Украина дронами доставила продукты в оккупированные Олешки – ОВА
Город выживает в минной блокаде без еды, газа и электричества

В Тульской области деньги для сирот направили на выплаты военным
Речь идёт о сумме в 54 миллиона рублей

На лауреата "Оскара" Павла Таланкина составлены два протокола
О неисполнении обязанностей "иноагента" и о сотрудничестве с "нежелательной организацией"

Africanews

UN marks 25 Years of Durban Declaration as Guterres calls for stronger global action
The UN General Assembly marked 25 years of the Durban Declaration on racism and racial discrimination with a high-level meeting in New York.

DRC: Vally Amisi’s Family Demands Answers [Africanews Today]
In the DRC, Vally Amisi’s family is demanding answers. In Ethiopia, fears of renewed conflict are growing among the population, while Niger takes back control of its uranium sector.

Three migrants die in Channel crossing as boats become more overcrowded and risky
Emergency crews gathered at the port of Calais after three migrants died trying to cross the English Channel to Britain. Two women in their thirties and a 10-year-old boy, believed to be Eritrean, died in what appears to have been a crush aboard an overcrowded dinghy.

Traoré marks four years in power, following Sankara’s legacy
Captain Ibrahim Traoré has now led Burkina Faso for four years, the same length of time Thomas Sankara was in power.

Ethiopia fighting intensifies as Government forces retake Alamata
Fighting is intensifying in northern Ethiopia, with pro-government forces saying they have retaken the strategic town of Alamata in southern Tigray.

Kenya’s Quakers are using song and dance to keep younger generations in church
Kenyan Quakerism has always set itself apart with its use of music but lately, it has had to adapt to attract younger worshippers, with faster songs and modern instruments.

Sudan rejects Ethiopia’s claims of backing Tigray forces
Sudan’s military is rejecting accusations from Ethiopia that Khartoum is backing armed groups fighting government forces in the north, calling the claims “baseless.”

London’s Southwark Bridge turns into woolly parade at annual Sheep Drive charity event
Sheep took over Southwark Bridge in London on Sunday, 27 September, as the city hosted its annual Woolmen’s Sheep Drive.

Vally Amisi family demands answers over extradition of main suspect
The case of Vally Amisi continues to stir strong emotions in Kinshasa, as his family calls for greater transparency over the extradition of the main suspect in his death.

Niger seeks new investment as it tightens control over uranium sector
The uranium sector is therefore becoming a key test of Niger’s new approach to mining — balancing greater national control over strategic resources with the need for foreign capital and expertise to develop them.

Ukraine: Kharkiv apartment block hit by Russian strike, 25 injured
A Russian strike hit a nine-storey apartment block in Kharkiv early on Monday, injuring 25 people, including nine children. Emergency workers evacuated 32 residents from the damaged building, according to regional authorities.

Ebola cases in DR Congo cross 8,000 as EU, US pledge further financial support
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000, while 3,901 people have died in the current outbreak, according to government data released on Monday.

Leopards return to South Africa’s West Coast after 170 years
Conservationists say a small group of seven leopards, including two cubs, is now moving through a landscape that has changed significantly since the big cats were last seen here.

Fighting rages in northern Ethiopia, raising humanitarian concerns
Fighting in the north of Ethiopia continued to rage over the weekend, as rebels of the Tigray People's Liberation Front moved beyond Tigray. Human Rights Watch warned against a possible humanitarian crisis in an already troubled region.

São Tomé voters demand jobs and action as young people leave
As voters cast ballots in Sunday’s general election, many say they want political leaders to focus on everyday needs, from employment to better living conditions.

Bangkok streets turn to canals as days of heavy rain bring citywide flooding
Days of heavy rain have flooded Bangkok, disrupting transport and businesses, with shelters opened and officials warning water could take days to recede.

Ukraine says Russian drones kill 14, hit Kyiv and Odesa infrastructure
Ukraine reports 14 dead and 57 injured after a massive Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Odesa on 27 September, damaging schools, hospitals and key infrastructure.

Pope joins pilgrims in Lourdes candlelit rosary as 150,000 attend mass
Thousands of pilgrims filled Lourdes on Sunday evening for a candlelit procession with Pope Leo XIV, as he brought his four-day visit to France to a close.

South Africa township residents demand action after deadly shootings
The violence comes amid a wider rise in deadly mass shootings across South Africa, with residents in affected communities increasingly demanding protection as authorities confront persistent gang activity and illegal firearms.

Watch: mass Madrid protests over Maricarmen eviction and housing crisis
Protesters in Madrid have spent a second night camping in Puerta del Sol, turning the capital’s main square into a makeshift housing protest camp after the eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal, widely known as “Maricarmen”.

Nigerian foundation urges early screening in battle against childhood cancer
The Okapi Cancer Foundation made the appeal during a childhood cancer awareness walk in Abuja, aimed at promoting awareness, mobilizing public participation, and raising resources for children battling cancer and their families

South Africa: 11th woman found dead as killings raise alarm
The discovery of another woman's body in a municipality east of Johannesburg has brought the number of women found dead in the area over the past 10 weeks to 11, deepening concerns over a string of killings in a country already struggling with severe levels of violence against women.

Seven killed, dozens hurt in Saudi airstrike on Yemen market
Seven people were killed and 40 injured in a Saudi airstrike on a market in Yemen’s Taiz province, as Houthi forces advance and Saudi-led air raids intensify.

Power cuts, rubble: millions come home to find Sudan's capital unlivable
They came home to a war-ruined city determined to rebuild their lives, but a chronic lack of power, water, jobs and medicine has left many residents of Sudan's capital wishing they had stayed away

Ethiopians celebrate Meskel and call for peace amid renewed fighting
This year's celebration came as renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal troops and fighters loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front, or TPLF, raised fears of another major conflict in the country's north

Morocco: Mothers of detained GenZ protestors demand their release
The movement whose founders remain anonymous, rallied support around the failings of the public health and education systems before a government crackdown diffused it

S.African women runners arm themselves after string of killings
Before lacing up her running shoes, Nancy Masha checked the knife and pepper spray she carried to protect herself on her daily jog, a ritual born of fear after the murder of a fellow runner sent shock waves across South Africa

At least 27 people killed in two mass shootings in South Africa
Gunmen killed at least 27 people in two mass shootings in South Africa’s two largest cities, police said Sunday, in the latest violence to strike the crime-weary country

Ebola: Sharp jump in cases in North Kivu while outbreak slows in Ituri
Cases fell 26% this month in Ituri province, which has until now been the epicenter of the outbreak. But North Kivu, which neighbors Ituri, saw a worrying 73% increase over that same period

Pope Leo XIV draws 800,000 faithful to Paris before emotional Lourdes pilgrimage
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a huge outdoor Mass in Paris, then travelled to Lourdes to pray at the grotto, greet pilgrims and continue his French pilgrimage.

Guinea opposition figure and former PM Toure dies in Paris
Sidya Toure, former prime minister and a leading opposition figure in Guinea where dissenting voices and political parties have been stifled, has died at age 81, sources close to his family said

New rally in Madrid to denounce handling of the Ceuta migration crisis
The protesters were demanding the resignation of the PM Pedro Sanchez due to his handling of the Ceuta migration crisis, and were also demanding new elections

Tenth woman found dead in South Africa's string of mystery killings
South African police on Saturday found another body in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months

Man City ready to fight Premier League as rivals prepare compensation claims
Liverpool along with Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur have lodged formal legal notices against Manchester City to reserve their right to seek compensation, British press reported on Saturday

Madagascar's Gen Z 'betrayed' after ushering in military govt
A year after igniting protests that forced the president from power, Madagascar's Gen Z activists say they feel betrayed by a new government they accuse of resorting to the same old tactics

Torrential rains flood towns in western Libya, PM orders rescue
Torrential rains caused severe flooding across several towns in western Libya overnight Friday, cutting electricity and running water and trapping residents in torrents of mud

Macron and Pope Leo XIV unite on AI risks and nuclear weapons
The French leader called on international oversight to ensure the most advanced systems mankind has ever created, are not controlled by a small number of powerful actors, or get used as instruments to oppress people.

UN receives just one-fifth of funds needed to prepare for El Niño crisis
The United Nations says it has received just one-fifth of the funding needed to prepare for food crises linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon.

Grey expands African payout network as cross-border payments demand grows
The broader ambition is clear: as African consumers and businesses increasingly operate across borders, fintech companies are betting that the next stage of growth will depend less on isolated national payment systems and more on how effectively those systems can connect.

Over 55,000 Sudanese refugees fled to east Chad this year: UN
More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have crossed into eastern Chad since the start of the year, the United Nations said Friday, warning that the displacement was accelerating even as aid funding falls far short

Common and Public Enemy honoured at Black Music Action Coalition Awards
The Black Music Action Coalition honored rap artists Common and Public Enemy at their 6th annual BMAC Gala Thursday.

Trump-Xi summit: Pomp and pageantry, but few concrete breakthroughs
On AI, Trump and Xi signalled differing approaches, with Xi stressing that the technology should remain under human control.

Pix of the Day, 25 September, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 25 September, 2026 - Across the world

DRC amputee football tournament offers hope and a path to recovery
In Uvira, in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, football is also being used as a way to rebuild lives. From 23 to 25 September, amputee players from North Kivu, South Kivu and Tanganyika came together for the first national amputee football tournament.

Ukraine: Russian drone barrage on Kyiv kills teenage boy and wounds 20 residents
A 14-year-old boy was killed after a Russian drone tore into a 16-storey apartment block in Kyiv’s Pecherskyi district overnight on Friday 25 September 2026.

South Sudan: Kiir opens political dialogue ahead of December elections
Critics have questioned whether credible elections can be held in just three months, amid concerns over security, political space and the absence of a permanent constitution.

Analyst warns Ethiopia fighting could widen into regional conflict
Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia could spread beyond Tigray and destabilize the wider Horn of Africa, an International Crisis Group analyst warned

Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two
A powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday 25 September 2026, injuring at least two people. The cause remains under investigation, although a gas leak is suspected.

African-American artist’s work celebrated in travelling retrospective
Kerry James Marshall's arguably done more than any living artist to bring black figures into Western galleries

KoBold Metals uses AI to search for critical minerals in Congo
A US mining company is using artificial intelligence to search for critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.