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Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC
Princess Diana's brother says she was "really brought low by all that criticism" and he saw her in "tears of despair".

Watch: Diana's brother says press has 'cancerous influence' on Harry and Meghan's lives
Earl Spencer says that he can see echoes of Princess Diana's treatment from the press in the way Harry and Meghan are scrutinised.

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy
The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.

Two killed in 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, says Russia
An oil refinery was also reportedly hit in Moscow, and flights were suspended at two capital airports.

The deadly new drugs making Scotland's fight against addiction even harder
Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over from long-running presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married
Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.

Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.

Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice
A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.

Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles
A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the capital.

Major seaside hotel fire treated as suspicious
About 280 people were evacuated from the premises at Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel.

Premier League fans and players honour Noah Woods
Everton and Ipswich supporters and players pay tribute to the three-year-old, who died this week.

Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.

Maddy Cusack 'more than a number on a shirt' as anniversary falls during inquest delay
The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.

The Papers: 'Gaslit by the King' and 'McCann suspect's book plot'
Earl Spencer's memoir and plans for the chief Madeleine McCann suspect to write a book lead Sunday's papers.

Twin's stillbirth inspires grieving father's children's book
Richard Ganjavi says you never get over the loss of a child but hopes his book will be her legacy.

The Meta glasses revolution - is it okay to film people in public?
Meta glasses, made by the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, have made it easier for people to film discreetly in public.

I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

Asian hornet hunt leads to nest discovery
Bee keepers and inspectors used GPS trackers to follow the insects and find the nest in Oldham.

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'Beat the Aussies' - new England coach Fleming's key aim
New Test coach Stephen Fleming says he shares English cricket’s “obsession” with the Ashes and arrives with the goal to “beat the Aussies”.

Will the three-week break put more pressure on managers?
So far this season three coaches have lost their jobs, but plenty of others will be looking over their shoulders heading into the new, extended international break.

Littler seals dramatic final-leg win over Aspinall
World champion Luke Littler beats Nathan Aspinall 10-9 to reach the last eight of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.

Wembley welcomes 'rabid' college football fans
Wembley hosted its first American college football game on Saturday, but did the event meet expectations?

Mourinho and Simeone renew rivalry in Madrid derby after more than a decade
Jose Mourinho and Diego Simeone renew their rivalry after a 12-year wait as Real Madrid visit Atletico Madrid in Sunday's Spanish capital derby.

Eagle leaves McIlroy two off Wentworth lead
Rory McIlroy stands two strokes behind the third-round leaders heading into the final day after a three-under 72 at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Al Jazeera

Mass Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills two, Russia says
Moscow mayor reports intercepting 1,600 drones during 'unprecedented' attack, accusing Ukraine of election interference.

Myanmar’s Van defeats Pantoja to retain flyweight title in UFC 331
Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) win over his Brazilian opponent to cement his reign.

Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied White House access after Donald Trump banned the three outlets.

Germany’s Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls
About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday.

Jammertest: Arctic exercise to counter satellite jamming
Defence and tech companies have been taking part in annual exercises in Norway.

State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa
Selected by Beijing in 1996, Tung Chee-hwa's tenure shaped post-colonial Hong Kong during a turbulent political era.

Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists
The protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.

How did the US recall a billion products in six months?
The US recalled a billion products off the market in just six months.

Morocco’s PJD: what has the party learned from its dramatic fall
After its 2021 defeat, the party with an Islamic reference is rebuilding under Abdelilah Benkirane. Can it regain trust?

Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza
Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.

Peruvian journalist shot dead after threatening to expose police
Peruvian journalist ‘China Polo’ has been shot dead a week after receiving death threats over a police investigation.

Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Palestine controversy
The British singer addresses fans at his concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumes.

Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation
PM Anthony Albanese asks Apple boss Tim Cook to back Canberra's online safety laws to 'keep Australians safe'.

How much of a challenge are recurrent bombings for Pakistan?
Dozens were killed and injured in an attack by an armed group in a northwestern city.

DR Congo begins Ebola vaccination trials for frontline health workers
DR Congo is rolling out vaccine trials for health workers at the centre of the country’s Ebola crisis.

Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.

DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises
50,000 frontline staff to receive a jab for a different Ebola strain, with 20,000 enrolled in a one-year clinical trial.

Iran war live: Tehran sets terms for talks; Saudi forces foil Riyadh attack
Iran security chief says Tehran's demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of the US naval blockade.

Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM
Turkish FM highlights Turkiye's readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.

Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh
It was the first air raid alert in Riyadh since an escalation in fighting between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Fulham vs Manchester United: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups
Man United have won only one league game this season, putting Michael Carrick under pressure ahead of Fulham trip.

Israel’s president pardons soldier who killed wounded Palestinian in 2016
Elor Azaria had shot a Palestinian who had already been incapacitated by Israeli troops, in controversial case.

Lacking equipment, but not ambition: Gaza students try to keep up with tech
Gaza's IT industry has been devastated from three-years of bombing and destruction.

Hegseth kicks off ‘Send Me Tour’ amid Iran war backlash
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has kicked off his ‘Send Me Tour’ in Texas amid Iran war backlash.

Denmark says ‘binding’ US deal on Greenland won’t compromise sovereignty
Trump has wanted a foothold in Greenland for some time, as a strategic battle unfolds for supremacy in warming Arctic.

Global Times

Kinetica-1 successfully launches 9 satellites as China completes 6 orbital launches in 6 days
China completed six orbital launches in less than a week with a 100 percent success rate after a Kinetica-1 carrier ...

Exclusive: Chinese PLA tracks, monitors New Zealand vessels' transit through Taiwan Straits
Chinese military sources told the Global Times that New Zealand's frigate HMNZS Te Mana and replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa transited ...

Chinese chipmaker CXMT's 5th-generation memory-chip platform enters mass production, marking new breakthrough in process scaling
Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) announced on Sunday that its fifth-generation DRAM technology platform, known as the G5 ...

Congratulations! Zhao Jiaju becomes the first Chinese national and the first Asian to win TOR 330
In the early hours of Sep 16 local time in Italy, Zhao Jiaju, a competitor from Southwest China's Guizhou Province, ...

A shameless political double act exposes Teodoro's true motives: Global Times editorial

A blueprint for HK's next five years, and a place in the national plan
Lawrence Ma

Pinglu Canal to provide a strong boost to exchanges between China and ASEAN
Wichai Kinchong Choi

When AP says the US should thank China
Global Times

Border highway unlocks new growth along China's frontier
In early autumn, Chen Mo, a self-driving tourist from Hangzhou, pulled into a themed rest stop along National Highway G331 in northeast China's Jilin Province.

China's space station gets kitchen upgrade for long-term stays
China launches new satellites

China launches new satellites
China's space station gets kitchen upgrade for long-term stays

China, Tanzania sign pact to expand cardiac hospital
China and Tanzania on Saturday signed an implementation agreement for the expansion of the China-aided Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI). China steps up crackdown on fraudulent practices in environmental monitoring China will intensify efforts to combat fraudulent practices by environmental monitoring agencies, with multiple government departments coordinating enforcement, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Saturday. China advances lunar spacesuit, bed rest research for 2030 moon landing mission China has advanced its push for a crewed moon landing by 2030, with its lunar spacesuit and a bed rest experiment for long-term space stays both progressing, the country's astronaut ...

China steps up crackdown on fraudulent practices in environmental monitoring
China, Tanzania sign pact to expand cardiac hospital China and Tanzania on Saturday signed an implementation agreement for the expansion of the China-aided Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI). China will intensify efforts to combat fraudulent practices by environmental monitoring agencies, with multiple government departments coordinating enforcement, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Saturday. China advances lunar spacesuit, bed rest research for 2030 moon landing mission China has advanced its push for a crewed moon landing by 2030, with its lunar spacesuit and a bed rest experiment for long-term space stays both progressing, the country's astronaut ...

China advances lunar spacesuit, bed rest research for 2030 moon landing mission
China, Tanzania sign pact to expand cardiac hospital China and Tanzania on Saturday signed an implementation agreement for the expansion of the China-aided Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI). China steps up crackdown on fraudulent practices in environmental monitoring China will intensify efforts to combat fraudulent practices by environmental monitoring agencies, with multiple government departments coordinating enforcement, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Saturday. China has advanced its push for a crewed moon landing by 2030, with its lunar spacesuit and a bed rest experiment for long-term space stays both progressing, the country's astronaut ...

Beijing probes 4 online hotel, travel booking platforms in fair competition push
Foreign rail trips in China jump 33.3% in Jan-Aug: state railway operator

Foreign rail trips in China jump 33.3% in Jan-Aug: state railway operator
Beijing probes 4 online hotel, travel booking platforms in fair competition push

Companies from China, ASEAN showcase AI cooperation at 2026 CAEXPO
From satellites powered by artificial intelligence (AI) models and geological monitoring services to self-driving trucks, companies have been steadily expanding their AI cooperation, said participants at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) currently being held in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

China's top market regulator to curb 'involution-style' competition, tighten anti-trust, anti-unfair competition enforcement
During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, Chinese market regulators will use standards, price enforcement and quality supervision to curb “involution-style” competition on the market, while tighten anti-trust and anti-unfair-competition ... AI boom turns copper, aluminum and niche metals into 'compute metals' In a copper workshop in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, thick copper ingots are rolled, cleaned and pressed into copper strip coils. These materials will eventually become high-speed connectors and ... XPENG AEROHT and UAE authorities to jointly establish world's first personal flying car regulatory sandbox XPENG AEROHT (ARIDGE), the flying car affiliate of Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah to jointly establish an ...

AI boom turns copper, aluminum and niche metals into 'compute metals'
China's top market regulator to curb 'involution-style' competition, tighten anti-trust, anti-unfair competition enforcement During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, Chinese market regulators will use standards, price enforcement and quality supervision to curb “involution-style” competition on the market, while tighten anti-trust and anti-unfair-competition ... In a copper workshop in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, thick copper ingots are rolled, cleaned and pressed into copper strip coils. These materials will eventually become high-speed connectors and ... XPENG AEROHT and UAE authorities to jointly establish world's first personal flying car regulatory sandbox XPENG AEROHT (ARIDGE), the flying car affiliate of Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah to jointly establish an ...

XPENG AEROHT and UAE authorities to jointly establish world's first personal flying car regulatory sandbox
China's top market regulator to curb 'involution-style' competition, tighten anti-trust, anti-unfair competition enforcement During the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, Chinese market regulators will use standards, price enforcement and quality supervision to curb “involution-style” competition on the market, while tighten anti-trust and anti-unfair-competition ... AI boom turns copper, aluminum and niche metals into 'compute metals' In a copper workshop in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, thick copper ingots are rolled, cleaned and pressed into copper strip coils. These materials will eventually become high-speed connectors and ... XPENG AEROHT (ARIDGE), the flying car affiliate of Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah to jointly establish an ...

China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja
Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. Mexican Independence Day highlights diplomatic visit: New consulate, diversified exchanges define bilateral outlook, expand consensus The Embassy of the United Mexican States in China hosted a grand event celebrating the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence in Beijing on September 11. At the reception, Jesus Seade, ... Ditan book fair expands to record size The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar.

Mexican Independence Day highlights diplomatic visit: New consulate, diversified exchanges define bilateral outlook, expand consensus
China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. The Embassy of the United Mexican States in China hosted a grand event celebrating the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence in Beijing on September 11. At the reception, Jesus Seade, ... Ditan book fair expands to record size The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar.

Ditan book fair expands to record size
China-Nigeria Fashion Show held in Abuja Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows Nigerian models performing during the China-Nigeria Fashion Show at the China Culture Center in Abuja, Nigeria. Mexican Independence Day highlights diplomatic visit: New consulate, diversified exchanges define bilateral outlook, expand consensus The Embassy of the United Mexican States in China hosted a grand event celebrating the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence in Beijing on September 11. At the reception, Jesus Seade, ... The annual fair, which will run through September 27, has become a familiar fixture of Beijing's cultural calendar.

From Tehran to Aichi-Nagoya, 52 years of China's rise through Asian Games
The 20th Asian Games officially opened on Saturday night, offering an opportunity to look back on another remarkable journey: the transformation of Chinese sport over than half a century.

Minning, China's exemplar town for inclusive growth
France: Bilateral dialogues fuel closer cooperation, climate resilience for vibrant planet

France: Bilateral dialogues fuel closer cooperation, climate resilience for vibrant planet
Minning, China's exemplar town for inclusive growth

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Украинские военные атаковали Московскую область и НПЗ в Москве
Собянин оценил атаку как самую мощную за всё время

Россия стала мировым лидером по числу семей, где живут кошки
Кошки живут в 59% домохозяйств

ООН описала 1004 случая сексуального насилия в ходе войны в Украине
Реальное число может быть намного больше

Президент Казахстана выступил за полный запрет граффити в стране
Он считает стрит-арт вандализмом

Первые вбросы на выборах зафиксированы в Сыктывкаре
Были обнаружены 48 сфальсифицированных бюллетеней

В Южной Осетии заявили об избрании уроженца РФ Камболова президентом
Ранее он не жил в Южной Осетии

В Чечне силовики массово забирают из дома "неблагонадёжных"
Рамзан Кадыров приказал проводить "профилактические" рейды

В Петербурге на участке задержали наблюдателя от "Яблока"
Утверждается, что он потерял сознание

Аэропорт Люксембурга приостанавливал работу из-за дронов
Кому они принадлежали - не сообщается

Яшин из-за "физической угрозы" отказался от поездки в Армению
Суть угрозы он не раскрыл

Украинские беспилотники атаковали порт Каспийск в Дагестане
О последствиях пока не сообщается

В Одесской области тысячи людей остались без света после ударов РФ
Удары наносились и по Киевской области

Трамп заявил, что его сын вернул деньги Умару Кремлёву
Президент подчеркнул, что оплата свадебных вечеринок - обычная практика

Госдепартамент одобрил продажу Украине средств ПВО
На сумму 2,68 млрд долларов

США и Дания достигли соглашения по вопросу о Гренландии
Соглашение будет бессрочным

Президент США Трамп подписал законопроект о санкциях против России
Документ назван в честь его соавтора сенатора Линдси Грэма

Более 1300 наблюдателей от "Яблока" и КПРФ не пустили на участки
Есть и случаи давления на них

Пропавшая кандидат в Госдуму Юлия Кузнецова опубликовала видео
Её местонахождение по-прежнему не известно

Российские военные сбросили бомбы на Сумы, есть погибшие
Пострадали не менее 10 человек

Макрон обсудил с лидерами партий возросшую российскую угрозу
А также Ближний Восток и рост цен на топливо

Africanews

Nigeria appoints panel to probe deaths of 37 miners in holding cell
Nigeria's government has appointed a 10-member independent panel to investigate the deaths of 37 people in a paramilitary civil defence force holding cell, the interior minister said Saturday.

Nigeria gold miner deaths spark protests in Niger state
Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic on Friday as they struggled to breathe inside the cell.

South African circus gives young performers a new route forward
In Johannesburg, a circus is helping young performers from under-resourced communities turn talent into careers. Among them is 29-year-old Brian Ngobese, who grew up in Alexandra township. After discovering circus almost by accident, he trained in aerial acrobatics.

UN envoy visits displaced communities in eastern DR Congo
UN staffs traveled to Kimoka in North Kivu on Friday, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in an area controlled by M23 rebels, to assess the situation of returnees and their living conditions in conflict-affected areas, as the country also faces its worst Ebola outbreak.

Greece-Egypt military exercise draws tourists’ attention in Crete
Vacationers on the Greek island of Crete — taking a morning dip or seeking shade on wooden sunbeds — watched a major military exercise unfold on a beachfront Friday, just 50 meters (yards) away.

South Africa: Olifantsfontein residents hold vigil for woman found dead
Residents of Olifantsfontein gathered to remember a woman whose body was found floating in a river in Clayville, east of Johannesburg, as communities across the area demand action over a series of killings of women.

Student pilot and flight instructor killed in Kenya plane crash near wind turbines
The aircraft went down near wind turbines in Kipeto, a hilly area of Kajiado County southwest of Nairobi, according to Kajiado West police commander Maureen Kuto. Neither victim was immediately identified.

Nigeria probes deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody
Nigeria's government suspended a civil defence commander as President Bola Tinubu ordered a "thorough", "urgent and "full and transparent investigation" over Thursday's deaths.

Nigeria: Armed security deployed in Minna after deaths of miners
Armed security personnel have been deployed in the Nigerian city of Minna, where demonstrators have been taking to the streets, a day after dozens suspected illegal gold miners died while in custody.

DRC: OCHA helps with response endeavours amid ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, is helping response endeavours through rapid and flexible funding.

Egypt / China: Top officials meet in Beijing on Friday
In the Chinese capital, the country's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Speaker of the Egyptian Senate Essam El Din Ahmed Mohamed Farid on Friday.

Madagascar tourist arrivals grow despite instability
The Indian Ocean island nation recorded nearly 150,000 arrivals in the first half of 2026, a ministry of tourism official said

Teleperformance Kenya faces allegations over workers’ rights
The company has three months to engage in mediation. If no agreement is reached, the organisations say they could take the case to a French court.

Iran: Tehran stages largest demonstration since start of conflict
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians took to the streets on Friday, in a government-organized demonstration following months of conflict. It marks the largest such protest since the United States and Israel attacked in February.

Iran war fuels clean energy push but emissions remain high
Stanford climate scientist Rob Jackson says prolonged high oil prices could encourage longer-term investment in alternatives.

Israel, Morocco agree to mutually open embassies: foreign ministry
Israel and Morocco have agreed to open embassies in their respective countries following a meeting between their top diplomats and the US ambassador to the United Nations in New York on Wednesday

Japan tests mobile robotic rubbish bins at Shinjuku Station
Japan's busiest railway station is testing mobile robotic rubbish bins in Tokyo, with the aim of easing the workload of sanitation workers.

Torrential rain and flooding slam Tunis, forcing schools to close
Torrential rain and severe thunderstorms struck Tunis on 17 September, flooding roads, disrupting traffic, and forcing schools and universities to suspend afternoon classes from 3 p.m. local time.

Ceuta: Tense scenes as police move migrants to temporary camp
There were tense scenes in Ceuta on Friday between police and a group of migrants, who were being moved to a temporary camp in the port area.

Kenya: Health workers increasingly concerned in wake of USAID cuts
In Kenya, the impact of USAID cuts is being increasingly felt. At least 24 deaths of HIV-positive sex workers in Kenya have been reported, who, like Beatrice, in good health until aid was slashed by the United States early last year, health workers say.

Johannesburg’s waste crisis leaves communities surrounded by illegal dumps
In Kya Sands, some residents say rubbish has gone uncollected for weeks, driving demand for informal waste haulers — and leaving communities to confront the consequences themselves.

British Airways returns to Tanzania after 13-year pause
The new routes commence in late May, 2027. It is the first time the carrier is returning to the east African nation since ending its Dar es salaam-London service 13 years ago

Zimbabwe farmers seek funds to cash in on China blueberry boom
The southern African country dispatched its first shipment of blueberries to China in July after a phytosanitary agreement signed a year ago and Beijing's scrapping of tariffs on imports from 53 African countries in May

Parties intensify campaign as Morocco approaches legislative elections
Faouzi Lekjaa, Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and other Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) candidates visited Rabat during their electoral campaign on 14 September for a face to face interaction with local residents.

Russian drones devastate shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia city
A Russian strike has hit a shopping complex in Zaporizhzhia, injuring one person and sparking a fire that spread across more than 10,000 square metres, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

Russia holds nationwide Duma elections as war in Ukraine reshapes vote
Russia’s parliamentary election is under way, with voting beginning in the Far East on Friday, 18 September before spreading across the country for three days. Polls will remain open until Sunday evening, when voters will have chosen all 450 members of the State Duma.

Nigeria methanol poisoning outbreak kills at least 49
Residents have told the Associated Press that a locally made herbal alcoholic drink known as “Monkey Tail” is suspected of being linked to the outbreak. Authorities have not yet confirmed the drink as the source, and investigations are continuing.

Tunis hit by torrential rain, school and university classes suspended
Torrential rain hit the Tunisian capital on Thursday, raising fears of flooding and forcing the city to suspend classes at schools and universities.

At least 37 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody
At least 37 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining were found dead in Nigerian security custody on Thursday, officials said, claiming a suspected disease outbreak was to blame.

Missile-shaped signs and Netanyahu masks as Israelis rally to protect October vote
Dozens of Israelis demonstrated outside the Knesset in West Jerusalem on 17 September, accusing political leaders of using regional tensions to interfere with the 27 October parliamentary election.

Protesters target OpenAI and Anthropic in San Francisco over AI safety fears
Protesters in San Francisco urged OpenAI and Anthropic to pause powerful AI, calling for global rules and an AI emergency amid safety and climate fears.

DRC: Opposition leaders condemn death of politician during 15 September protest
Opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo have condemned the death of one of their members during a demonstration in Kinshasa on September 15.

Threatened by floods, South Sudan Unity state hopes for help from UN
The Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) witnessed first-hand the threats to community safety in Unity State and, in response, deferred closing a UN base there.

Women living in fear after body of ninth victim found outside Johannesburg
The discovery of the bodies of nine women in the same area on the outskirts of South Africa's biggest city, Johannesburg, in the last two months have prompted police to investigate if the killings are linked and being carried out by the same person. Women say they're living in fear.

'Gunfire everywhere': Displaced Yemenis describe terrifying journey to Djibouti
Displaced Yemenis who fled to Djibouti have been describing the fighting that forced them to leave. At least 100,000 people have left Yemen since the start of September as Iran-backed Houthi rebels advanced on the coast, seizing control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait.

Oil exploitation blamed for environmental damage, crop loss in Congo
In a report co-authored with Caritas, the diocese of Pointe-Noire said farmers in the Koilou department have reported sharp drops in cassava harvests. The residents pointed the finger at gas flaring by oil companies

Medical teams in DRC face difficult conditions as the race to contain Ebola outbreak
Medical teams face brutal conditions as grave diggers work night and day to bury victims of the Ebola outbreak which continues to grip the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sudanese women preserve bridal henna tradition amid war and water crisis
For Sudanese women, keeping the tradition alive has become a way of preserving cultural identity amid profound upheaval.

US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
The Palestinian Authority on Thursday slammed a decision by the United States to refuse visas for its officials to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, a move which includes president Mahmoud Abbas according to a source familiar with the case

Netanyahu: Iran weakened but 'desire' to destroy Israel has not disappeared
The war in the Middle East has weakened Iran militarily but it hasn’t changed Tehran’s hatred for his country, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.

Kenyans weigh AI's promise and risks as technology transforms jobs
The debate reflects a growing global question: how to harness AI's benefits while limiting its risks.

Gambian businesses struggle under prolonged blackouts
In the coastal Gambian town of Tanji, Sirah Darboe-Manneh cleans fish next to a row of ice boxes laying empty because of relentless power cuts. With limited supplies of ice, storing the daily catch has become almost impossible

Ohio bike shop offers refuge and community to Mauritanian immigrants
This business in Lockland, Ohio, looks like a bike shop, but it’s a lot more than that. It’s also a gathering center for Mauritanians seeking asylum in the United States.

Valencia region deluge leaves streets covered in mud and vehicles unusable in Torrent
Intense rainfall dumped up to 96 mm on Torrent, south‑west of Valencia, flooding roads, homes and the Parc Central tunnel, trapping cars and prompting emergency pumping operations.

'Nobody's happy,' experts say, as Ed Sheeran tour controversy rolls on
When singer Ed Sheeran resumes his tour in Philadelphia on Saturday, he’ll be taking to the stage without his supporting acts. They pulled out after rapper Macklemore was dropped for saying ‘Free Palestine’ during a performance in New Jersey. Experts say this kind of controversy doesn't happen often

Ebola treatment center welcomes community to visit in bid to build trust
At least a dozen attacks have taken place against facilities involved in Ebola care, primarily due to fear of the disease, misinformation, and mistrust of health care workers

WHO sees encouraging signs in Congo Ebola fight but warns of surging cases
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said transmission was declining in the hardest-hit areas of Ituri province, while South Kivu has reported no new cases since May.

Mbappé explains decision to cover Ceuta solidarity message
Mbappé said his decision was not intended as a rejection of Ceuta or its residents. He said he wanted to express solidarity with migrants who have lost their lives and those living in difficult conditions.

African lab scientists gather in Togo to discuss challenges amid Ebola crisis
As Ebola threatens parts of Africa, the Federation of West African Medical Laboratory Science opened its first conference Wednesday, in Lomé, Togo, to discuss the challenges posed by epidemics in Africa

Guinea media regulator warns France 24 over description of president
France 24 had not immediately responded to a request for comment. The regulator also withdrew the press accreditation of a Jeune Afrique correspondent, accusing him of professional misconduct.