Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences
The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.
Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued
The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.
Missiles hit Kyiv after Russia agrees to US call to resume Ukraine peace talks
Moscow says it is "ready in principle" to resume peace talks and US President Donald Trump says the world is "the closest we've been" to ending the war.
Rosenberg: US diplomatic push offers little hope for imminent Ukraine peace
President Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.
'Targeted' attack on much-loved MP leaves Australian town heartbroken
Locals describe the MP, who had to have both legs amputated, as a genuinely kind person who fought for the community.
Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November.
Aberfan disaster 'most tragic of days imaginable' says King on 60th anniversary
In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.
Don't Stop Believin'! - high school musical Glee set for reboot
Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away.
Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots
The comment is an apparent swipe at Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, who both face elections in coming weeks.
Google staff resign in backlash over its AI contracts with military
The BBC speaks to several current and former Google DeepMind employees about their concerns with AI use on the battlefield.
Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.
Will it bring down your energy bills?
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How the project will work and the difference it will make
Business editor Simon Jack explains how the project will work, and the impact it could have on energy supply and security.
Why Jackdaw decision ignites row over climate and costs
How Jackdaw ignites arguments over climate and costs
The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on
It was one of Wales' darkest days that changed a mining community forever.
Chip muffin? Bacon and egg soda? How Just Eat's AI struggled to depict Britain's regional dishes
A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.
How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?
BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.
'Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputy
Number 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".
Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?
Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.
Huge crowds watch attempt to rescue shark stranded in South Korean canal
Early on Thursday morning local time, South Korea's oceans ministry said the shark had been successfully guided out of the canal.
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Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament
While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.
Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review
Education Secretary Lucy Powell has stressed the importance of reminding new generations of the horrors of the Holocaust.
Glastonbury coach tickets oversold in admin error
Bookings will automatically be converted into a general admission ticket and coach fare refunded.
Teenage boy guilty of trying to murder girl, 15, in school
The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children.
Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.
Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
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Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes blames head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League.
Man Utd humbled by four-goal Como to pile pressure on Carrick
Manchester United suffer a heavy defeat to a Como side playing just their third ever game of Champions League football, as Nico Paz stars for the hosts to pile the pressure on Michael Carrick.
Saka injury 'does not look good' - how will Arsenal cope?
Mikel Arteta says the quadriceps injury Arsenal's Bukayo Saka picked up in the Champions League draw with Bayern Munich "does not look good at all".
Rice strikes to earn Arsenal draw at Bayern
Declan Rice scores a late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich play out an entertaining draw in the league phase of the Champions League while Bukayo Saka limps off with an early injury.
'Playing for their careers' - Australia reeling after extraordinary day
Australia are facing defeat in the second Test against South Africa with careers on the line after their shambolic performance on day four.
Canadian publisher cuts ties with best-selling writer Orelien over AI use
Publisher Boreal says investigations confirmed the Haitian-Canadian Thelyson Orelien used AI in his breakthrough novel.
Video shows Israeli settler assaulting Palestinian child
An Israeli settler was filmed shouting at and assaulting a Palestinian child during an attack on a family east of Yatta.
Man United captain Fernandes slams Carrick’s tactics after Como hammering
Manchester United winless run continues with 4-1 Champions League humbling in Como, and Bruno Fernandes slams tactics.
Tehran displays mock installation of Trump behind bars
An Iranian performer in Tehran’s busy Tajrish Square has impersonated US President Donald Trump behind bars.
Real Madrid rout RB Leipzig 4-1 to continue perfect Champions League start
Kylian Mbappe and Yan Diomande score stunners as Real beat Leipzig to make it three from three in the Champions League.
Declan Rice grabs Arsenal draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League
Eze gave Arsenal the lead, but Davies levelled and Kane netted a penalty for the hosts before Rice made it 2-2.
Mexico charges prosecutor with treason over US involvement in drug raid
The participation of US agents in an April drug operation has raised questions about whether Mexico's laws were upheld.
Trump heads to South Carolina to boost Senator Darline Graham in race
The race between the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews has tightened in deep-red state.
Judge orders Meta to pay $25bn in fines for Facebook privacy violations
A jury found Meta guilty of lying to Facebook users in New Mexico about access to their data.
Will Russia’s diesel shipment to the US lower prices before midterms?
Moscow dispatches its inaugural diesel shipment to the US, aiming to ease fuel shortages as midterm elections loom.
Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of cocaine in biggest haul in a decade
Colombian authorities have seized 7.6 tonnes of cocaine at the Caribbean port of Cartagena
Jason Alexander recalls Palestinian protection in Ramallah
Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander recalls a visit to Ramallah that challenged his fears about visiting Palestinian cities.
Cuba accuses US of threatening countries ahead of UN embargo vote
Havana says Washington is threatening countries with retaliation if they refuse to vote against condemning its embargo.
What happened to Australian politician Helen Haines?
Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.
UK Conservative Party suspends ex-candidate after Al Jazeera investigation
The UK's Conservatives suspend former candidate Jack Ross after he was filmed discussing hiring contract killers.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders free after a week in jail
Two top leaders of India’s Cockroach Party, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, have been released after a week in jail.
Tunisia jails opposition politician for four years over social media posts
Olfa Hamdi, a US-Tunisian national, was convicted of 'plotting' and 'inciting' military to disobey orders.
Russia willing to resume peace talks with Ukraine, US after Witkoff visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled Moscow is willing in principle to resume talks with Ukraine and the US.
Steelers and Saints set for historic NFL clash in riot-hit Paris
The NFL’s Steelers and Saints will play in Paris on Sunday despite the riots.
Iran determined to keep uranium amid increased war odds, flurry of meetings
Tehran had 'nothing new' to tell Washington after latest nuclear proposals reportedly offered by mediators.
Farmers blocked from olive harvest in occ. West Bank, volunteers detained
Palestinian farmers are still being blocked from accessing their olive groves by Israeli settlers and the military
Thousands march for school funding in Greece
Teachers joined nationwide student protests amid growing youth-led demonstrations in Europe.
Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia sign ‘Badr’ defence pact
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports on the ‘Badr’ Memorandum of Understanding.
Actors, writers condemn UK anti-terror law targeting Sally Rooney
Dozens of leading figures term the UK law banning Palestine Action a ‘repressive absurdity’.
Yemen holds mass funeral for 75 recruits killed in Houthi strike
A mass funeral has been held in southern Yemen for 75 recruits killed in a Houthi missile strike on a training camp.
Long March spirit sails on in China's modern navy
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China, Russia vow to deepen high-quality cooperation and mutual trust at heads of government meeting
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Takaichi's first year in office marked by unfulfilled pledges, lopsided diplomacy amid regional tensions: expert
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China's cumulative carbon emission trading volume exceeds 1 billion tonnes; country offers insights for global action addressing climate change
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China Pavilion opens at UN biodiversity conference in Armenia
The China Pavilion at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations (UN) Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) opened in the capital of Armenia. Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu, Armenian Environment Minister and COP17 President Hambardzum Matevosyan, ...
Chinese scientists confirm Xujiayao hominins as Denisovans, revealing shared physical traits
China to improve detection of magnitude 1.0-2.5 earthquakes under 15th Five-Year Plan
China to improve detection of magnitude 1.0-2.5 earthquakes under 15th Five-Year Plan
Chinese scientists confirm Xujiayao hominins as Denisovans, revealing shared physical traits
China establishes National Data Group in Xiong'an; new central SOE to develop data resources, support AI growth
China National Data Group Co., Ltd., a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) directly administered by the central government, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday at a ceremony in Xiongan New Area, North ... Danish man's Chinese steamed bun stall drawing 100-meter-long queue goes viral on Chinese social media A recent video of a Danish man and his Chinese wife selling Chinese steamed buns and making over 50,000 yuan ($7,473) in revenue in a single day's sale went viral ... Chinese student's displays of Japanese militarist symbols spark public outrage; source recounts how incident was handled A Chinese student at Moscow State University has sparked widespread outrage after images circulated online showing him draped in Japan's Rising Sun flag - a symbol closely associated with Japanese ...
Danish man's Chinese steamed bun stall drawing 100-meter-long queue goes viral on Chinese social media
China establishes National Data Group in Xiong'an; new central SOE to develop data resources, support AI growth China National Data Group Co., Ltd., a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) directly administered by the central government, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday at a ceremony in Xiongan New Area, North ... A recent video of a Danish man and his Chinese wife selling Chinese steamed buns and making over 50,000 yuan ($7,473) in revenue in a single day's sale went viral ... Chinese student's displays of Japanese militarist symbols spark public outrage; source recounts how incident was handled A Chinese student at Moscow State University has sparked widespread outrage after images circulated online showing him draped in Japan's Rising Sun flag - a symbol closely associated with Japanese ...
Chinese student's displays of Japanese militarist symbols spark public outrage; source recounts how incident was handled
China establishes National Data Group in Xiong'an; new central SOE to develop data resources, support AI growth China National Data Group Co., Ltd., a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) directly administered by the central government, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday at a ceremony in Xiongan New Area, North ... Danish man's Chinese steamed bun stall drawing 100-meter-long queue goes viral on Chinese social media A recent video of a Danish man and his Chinese wife selling Chinese steamed buns and making over 50,000 yuan ($7,473) in revenue in a single day's sale went viral ... A Chinese student at Moscow State University has sparked widespread outrage after images circulated online showing him draped in Japan's Rising Sun flag - a symbol closely associated with Japanese ...
Financial Street Forum highlights openness, win-win cooperation to advance high-quality BRI development
China steps up support for commercialization of technological breakthroughs
China steps up support for commercialization of technological breakthroughs
Financial Street Forum highlights openness, win-win cooperation to advance high-quality BRI development
MIIT to outline standards for auto design, R&D verification to accelerate high-quality industry growth
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) will outline a series of standards to guide auto innovation design and R&D verification in an effort to steer China's intelligent connected vehicle sector toward high-quality development.
More foreign institutions eye panda bonds as renminbi green financing gains appeal: financial expert
foreign institutions are expressing interest in issuing panda bonds in China, reflecting growing confidence in the country's financial opening-up, green financial system and cross-border investment and financing channels, ... China's transition to high-quality growth offers a new paradigm of creating greater opportunities China is moving from “fast growth to better growth” – and the transition is working where it matters most, as the drivers of growth have changed. China's ... China records 7.9-pct growth in cross-border trips in Q3 Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, officials said on Tuesday. Foreign ...
China's transition to high-quality growth offers a new paradigm of creating greater opportunities
foreign institutions eye panda bonds as renminbi green financing gains appeal: financial expert foreign institutions are expressing interest in issuing panda bonds in China, reflecting growing confidence in the country's financial opening-up, green financial system and cross-border investment and financing channels, ... China is moving from “fast growth to better growth” – and the transition is working where it matters most, as the drivers of growth have changed. China's ... China records 7.9-pct growth in cross-border trips in Q3 Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, officials said on Tuesday. Foreign ...
China records 7.9-pct growth in cross-border trips in Q3
foreign institutions eye panda bonds as renminbi green financing gains appeal: financial expert foreign institutions are expressing interest in issuing panda bonds in China, reflecting growing confidence in the country's financial opening-up, green financial system and cross-border investment and financing channels, ... China's transition to high-quality growth offers a new paradigm of creating greater opportunities China is moving from “fast growth to better growth” – and the transition is working where it matters most, as the drivers of growth have changed. China's ... Chinese border authorities handled 192 million entries and exits in the third quarter of 2026, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, officials said on Tuesday. Foreign ...
In pics: 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair
A visitor views artworks at the 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 20, 2026. With a theme of "Cultural Heritage Bridges Life to a ... Conservators breathe new life into ancient relics in China's Hubei Staff members clear bamboo slips at the cultural relics protection center in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 19, 2026. Established in 2003, the cultural relics protection center in Jingzhou ... In pics: ancient site of Dur Kurigalzu in Iraq Visitors tour the grand ziggurat at the ancient site of Dur Kurigalzu in the western outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, on October 20, 2026. Once the capital of Babylonia, Dur Kurigalzu ...
Conservators breathe new life into ancient relics in China's Hubei
In pics: 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair A visitor views artworks at the 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 20, 2026. With a theme of "Cultural Heritage Bridges Life to a ... Staff members clear bamboo slips at the cultural relics protection center in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 19, 2026. Established in 2003, the cultural relics protection center in Jingzhou ... In pics: ancient site of Dur Kurigalzu in Iraq Visitors tour the grand ziggurat at the ancient site of Dur Kurigalzu in the western outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, on October 20, 2026. Once the capital of Babylonia, Dur Kurigalzu ...
In pics: ancient site of Dur Kurigalzu in Iraq
In pics: 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair A visitor views artworks at the 2026 Beijing China Art International Fair in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 20, 2026. With a theme of "Cultural Heritage Bridges Life to a ... Conservators breathe new life into ancient relics in China's Hubei Staff members clear bamboo slips at the cultural relics protection center in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 19, 2026. Established in 2003, the cultural relics protection center in Jingzhou ... Visitors tour the grand ziggurat at the ancient site of Dur Kurigalzu in the western outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, on October 20, 2026. Once the capital of Babylonia, Dur Kurigalzu ...
Chinese poetry builds bridges of cultural understanding in Riyadh
Basmah bint Saeed, a Saudi schoolgirl, first encountered the Chinese language as a child at her family home, where visitors from central China's Henan Province spoke Mandarin. Years later, driven by her growing interest in the language, she can sing than 100 Chinese songs, ...
China's first fully AI-generated feature film to hit cinemas on Friday
Mainland spokesperson slams DPP authorities' restriction against actor Zhang Linghe, supports Jay Chou's identification as Chinese singer
Mainland spokesperson slams DPP authorities' restriction against actor Zhang Linghe, supports Jay Chou's identification as Chinese singer
China's first fully AI-generated feature film to hit cinemas on Friday
В Германии протестуют против поставок урана из России
Активисты требуют прекратить сотрудничество с "Росатомом"
Новый российский удар по Киеву. Есть пострадавшие
В течение дня Россия наносила удары по украинским городам. Есть убитые и раненые.
В Москве задержали бывшего депутата Госдумы от КПРФ Олега Михайлова
По делу об оправдании терроризма
В России с начала года разбились не менее пяти военных самолётов
Последний 21 октября – Су-30 под Калининградом
Из-за уязвимостей в языке программирования PHP в ряде стран временно отключают сайты
Ошибки могут позволить хакерам удалённо взламывать серверы без авторизации
Российский удар по Славянску. Пятеро раненых, включая детей
Славянск входит в "пояс крепостей" - укрепленную череду городов на севере Донецкой области, к которым пытаются приблизиться российские войска.
Военную разведку России обвинили в атаке на грузовой самолёт в ФРГ
Диверсия в аэропорту Лейпцига стала частью кампании против стран НАТО
Сейм Польши поддержал смягчение законодательства об абортах
Депутаты проголосовали за частичную декриминализацию операции
Встреча Путина и Уиткоффа. Что известно о результатах
Переговоры России с Украиной и США по вопросу о прекращении войны могут начаться в ноябре
Зеленский подтвердил, что готов к заморозке войны по линии фронта
После этого, по словам Зеленского, страны-партнёры должны дать гарантии невозобновления российской агрессии
Число позиций ПВО вокруг особой экономической зоны "Алабуга" достигло 33-х
Украина не пыталась атаковать производство дронов типа "Герань"/"Шахед" уже больше года
В Пскове в квартире журналистки Светланы Прокопьевой проходит обыск
По делу о "дискредитации" армии
Израильской студентке запретили въезд в Россию из-за лайков в инстаграме
Она слушала музыку "иноагентов" Монеточки, Моргенштерна и Noize MC
Первый танкер с российским дизелем отправится в США 22 октября
Его водоизмещение 40 тысяч тонн
В Тамбовском университете начали обучение "ветеранов СВО" на педагогов
Они будут учить школьников и студентов "патриотизму"
Путин объявил об освобождении американца Стивена Хаббарда
Хаббард был осужден в России по обвинению в наемничестве
ФСБ утверждает, что задержала гражданина Германии, воевавшего в ВСУ
Как утверждают российские государственные агентства "Интерфакс" и ТАСС со ссылкой на Центр общественных связей российской спецслужбы, он дезертировал из украинской армии из-за того, что не получил обещанные выплаты. ФСБ опубликовало видео с задержанным.
По данным спецслужбы, в 2016-2018 годах задержанный "проходил службу на территории Украины в одном из структурных подразделений сил территориальной обороны ВСУ в должности снайпера", а в 2025-м вновь прибыл в Украину и заключил новый...
У главы Нацбанка Украины Андрея Пышного проходят обыски
В рамках какого дела, официально пока не сообщается
Осуждённый за госизмену учёный объявил сухую голодовку в СИЗО
Валерий Качин заявил об издевательствах и насилии со стороны сотрудников СИЗО
Памятник Солженицыну во Владивостоке вернули на прежнее место
Его планируют перенести в сквер Веры и Надежды после "доработки площадки"
Yemen: Tanks fire as fighting erupts on the outskirts of Taiz
Tanks and gunfire mark renewed clashes on the outskirts of Taiz. Inside the Yemeni city, mounting rubbish and blocked roads are raising concerns about public health.
Greece: Thousands flood Athens streets in education protest
Thousands of protesters marched through Athens on Wednesday 21 October, demanding greater investment in education. Crowds filled the streets of the capital, waving banners, chanting slogans and beating drums as they made their way past the Greek parliament.
Tshuma court proceedings delayed pending mental health evaluation
A mental health evaluation has delayed two court appearances for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters.
Tunisia jails 10 environmental activists over anti-pollution protests in Gabes
A Tunisian court has sentenced ten environmental activists over a protest against pollution linked to a major phosphate-processing plant in the southern coastal city of Gabes.
Burundi marks 33 years since Ndadaye’s assassination amid concerns over democracy
Burundi has commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the assassination of former President Melchior Ndadaye, with tributes to the slain leader renewing debate over the state of democracy in the country.
Art as dialogue: Kokou Ferdinand Makouvia at the Lyon Biennale
The Biennale of Contemporary Art in the French city of Lyon is one of the most important international events for the art scene. Part of this year's edition is "Ontology of projected movement", a singular project by the Togolese artist Kokou Ferdinand Makouvia.
South Africa cuts fuel levies by R10 billion as becord pump prices squeeze consumers
South Africa is stepping in to ease the fuel-price crisis, announcing billions of rand in tax relief as motorists and commuters struggle with record pump prices.
Yemen: 75 new recruits killed in Houthi missile strike laid to rest
A mass funeral was held Wednesday for 75 new recruits killed earlier this week in a Houthi missile strike in southern Yemen that was the deadliest attack since the resurgence of fighting in the Yemen civil war over the summer.
French tourism sector concerned about impact as more protests planned
Images of the riots, which began as peaceful student protests before getting out of control, were posted and broadcast around the world.
Pix of the Day, 21st October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 21st October, 2026 - Across the world
Ivory Coast: 12 charged over gendarme’s killing amid lingering election tensions
One year after deadly election-related violence in Ivory Coast, twelve people have been charged and remanded in custody over the killing of a gendarme.
Prized wild pepper at risk in Madagascar's shrinking forests
Madagascar's forests are at risk. Since 1990, they've shrunk by more than a quarter. A rare wild pepper is contributing to their decline. Growing on vines that reach into the forest canopy, Voatsiperifery commands up to 200 euros a kilo. Harvesters tear down trees in order to reach it.
Nigeria’s Dangote group buys stake in Kenya’s oil pipeline network
The announcement by industrialist Aliko Dangote, comes weeks after he laid the foundation stone for an oil refinery in Kenya's Lamu port.
Russia frees jailed American as Putin meets US envoy for Ukraine talks
A major development in US-Russia relations. Russia has released retired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
UN warns against premature exit of peacekeepers from Central African Republic
The Security Council heard that deadly violence continues in the east despite the disarmament of nearly 2,000 fighters. and the gradual completion of the latest electoral cycle.
Nigeria's first ebola case sparks shock and urgent concern nationwide
Nigerian authorities are racing to trace contacts after a diplomat was declared the country’s first Ebola case. The patient reportedly arrived in Abuja from Uganda on October third, sparking shock and urgent concern nationwide.
Is Macky Sall preparing for a political comeback in Senegal?
Will Senegal's former president Macky Sall return to national politics now that he has stepped back from a potential role at the United Nations? The question is stirring debate in Senegal.
FIFA suspends Egypt's head coach over criticism of World Cup referee
Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan has been handed a three-match suspension by football's governing body FIFA for criticizing a referee during the 2026 World Cup.
Gambia to compensate Jammeh victims with $2.5m from mansion sale
Yahya Jammeh is accused of presiding over the murder of political opponents, disappearances, rape, and torture during his 22-year rule.
United Nations condemns drone strikes on civilians and infrastructure in Sudan
The comments come as South Sudan says more than 150 people were killed in a strike in the disputed Abyei border region.
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa
Nigeria's latest case marks the country's first recorded Ebola infection since 2014, raising concerns about further transmission as public health teams work to identify and monitor potential contacts
Senegalese workers protest rising living costs ahead of three-day general strike
The mobilisation comes as Senegal prepares to host the Youth Olympic Games, adding pressure on authorities to address the unions’ demands as workers threaten further disruption.
Burkina Faso reinstates death penalty: Justice ministry
The last recorded execution in Burkina Faso took place in 1988. The decision marks a significant shift in the country’s criminal justice system and raises renewed questions about human rights and the use of capital punishment.
Nigeria records first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak
Nigeria has recorded its first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak, in a woman who had travelled from Uganda to the capital Abuja, the government confirmed on Tuesday.
Orchestra Baobab keeps Senegal’s musical legacy alive
More than 50 years after it formed, Senegalese band Orchestra Baobab is still getting audiences dancing and is now counting on a new generation of musicians to carry on its legacy. The Afro-Cuban and west African fusion group is about to release "Made in Senegal," its first album in nearly ten years
Woman, 65, killed in shark attack at South African beach
A 65-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a shark while swimming at a popular beach in South Africa's Eastern Cape province.
Ethiopia PM warns Eritrea of 'severe consequences' if supports enemies
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Eritrea on Monday that it faces "severe consequences" if it continues to support rebels in his country
South Africa's former deputy police chief facing sexual offenses denied bail
Shadrack Sibiya faces multiple charges, including the alleged rape of an 18-year-old, human trafficking, and sexually grooming a 16-year-old.
Egypt road crash leaves 13 dead and 34 injured after a bus collides with a truck
State media says a large truck collided with a tour bus on the Cairo-Asyut Western Desert Road, west of Cairo.
Egypt parliament delays debate on possible Saudi military support
Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier.
Protesters target Meta office in Brazil over alleged political bias
A group protested against tech giant Meta in front of the company’s office in São Paulo on Monday over its alleged interference in Brazil’s elections.
More than 40 civilians killed in Mali attack blamed on Islamic State
Community leaders in the north-eastern Menaka region have blamed the killings on the Islamic State Group.
African Americans return to Ghana to honour ancestors lost to slavery
At the Nkyinkyim Museum in Nuhalenya, near Ada, African Americans and other members of the diaspora have gathered for a three-day ancestral veneration ceremony honouring those whose names and stories were lost across generations
France: Paris imposes overnight curfew after wave of rioting
Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called for curfews that would be “very limited” and “localized”, signalling a targeted approach to restoring order.
Mozambique's Samora Machel honoured 40 years after his death in a plane crash
The late president and freedom fighter died when the plane he was travelling in crashed in the then-apartheid South Africa.
DR Congo: $700m in Ebola aid unaccounted for as outbreak spreads
Africa's top public health agency and Congolese officials have raised concerns over $700 million in Ebola aid that is unaccounted for and called on aid groups to provide more information about their finances.
Senegal debt crisis: Sonko warns G20 plan could backfire
Sonko says the country’s problem is one of cash flow and repayment timing, not necessarily the amount of debt owed. He has warned that the process could reach a political deadlock if the government fails to take what he considers a more practical approach.
Haitian gangs target foreign troops in biggest attack on new force
Four soldiers from El Salvador have been missing since Sunday when they were seen fleeing their burning armoured vehicle near Port-au-Prince.
US raises Kenya travel advisory over Ebola and security concerns
US raises Kenya travel advisory over Ebola and security concerns
Rwandan Kagame critic Robert Kabera found beheaded in Uganda
A former Rwandan soldier who became a prominent critic of President Paul Kagame has been found beheaded in Uganda, raising fresh concerns about the safety of Rwandan opposition figures living in exile.
Kenya: Relatives welcome guilty verdict in Shakahola starvation cult massacre
Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, called the convictions a significant achievement, given the number of charges, accused and witnesses.
South Africa: Ramaphosa warns of devastating impact if US trade deal is lost
South African vehicles benefit from duty-free access to the US, and industry estimates indicate around 86-thousand jobs at car manufacturers are directly linked to the agreement, rising to 125-thousand when subcontractors are included.
Former president Thabo Mbeki denies ordering cover-up of apartheid-era crimes
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said Monday that he had neither ordered prosecutors to stop cases involving apartheid-era crimes nor struck secret deals to shield former security officers from justice.
Mali: Human Rights Watch Denounces Crimes Against Civilians [Africanews Today]
Human Rights Watch accuses the Malian army, its Russian allies from Africa Corps, as well as armed and jihadist groups, of committing serious violations of international law against civilians. The NGO is calling for urgent action from the African Union.
CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal 'expected end November'
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced Monday that a verdict on Senegal's appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of Morocco will be delivered at the end of November
Guilty as charged: Kenyan court finds cult leader responsible of 191 starvation deaths
A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were on Monday found guilty of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous starvation cult.
Protesters block access to Paris' Louvre Museum in support of student movement
After a weekend of violent protests across France, students in Paris demonstrated again on Monday in front of the Louvre museum.
Pregnant women in Yemen at growing risk as healthcare limited by fighting
Women in Yemen face growing risks as fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed government forces limits reproductive health care with some facilities providing emergency obstetric care repurposing to treat war-wounded, the United Nations said Friday.
Pix of the Day, 19 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 19 October, 2026 - Across the world
Freshwater fish scarcity drives aquaculture in the Republic of Congo
More than a dozen rivers, including the Tchinouka, run through Pointe-Noire. But despite their potential as sources of freshwater fish, many are unusable because of pollution and other challenges.
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