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US military aircraft leave second UK base
The departures come weeks after the US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident.

Met Police investigating more 'potential criminal allegations' about Brand
Det Supt Andy Furphy says the force had received "several reports during the trial and since the trial".

Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch
Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.

Carrick's Man Utd future to be decided at Wednesday meeting
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick's future will be discussed at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday.

Watch: Meghan's first public appearance since father arrested
Meghan arrived at the European Parliament in Brussels with her husband, Prince Harry, who delivered a speech about online child safety.

Arrests made in Mohamed Al Fayed probe in France, police say
The Ritz hotel in Paris, which is still owned by the Al Fayed family, is one of the properties searched by police.

Israel's new parliament to be sworn in as leaders compete to form government
Benjamin Netanyahu's main political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, has first chance to build a new government and oust the prime minister.

Tories pledge to cut benefits for children with 'milder cases' of ADHD
Conservative shadow minister Helen Whately says the system risks putting children on a "conveyor belt" towards a "lifetime on benefits".

Anthropic heads for lower than expected $1.3 trillion valuation in stock market debut
The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between $70 and $78.

Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after backlash
The contents of the calendar, including hair clips and keychains, have been widely criticised on social media.

The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?

David Walliams' career and controversies including Britain's Got Talent and Little Britain
The entertainer shot to fame on Little Britain and also has best-selling series of children's books.

How did Mildenhall become crucial to the US Air Force?
RAF Mildenhall is the main European refuelling tanker base for US forces in Europe.

'There is no justice' - Epstein survivor on how model agency sent her to abuser's home
A woman says an agency boss sent her to photoshoots at the sex offender's Florida beach home.

Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security
Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.

I took Vinted to court to get my money back
The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.

Football Manager introduces wheelchair-using boss in boost to video game representation
The popular series now allows fans to play as a wheelchair user - something that is still rare in games.

Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England
The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.

York man, 19, shot and injured in Krakow attack
Harry Marchant, 19, is in a stable condition after being shot, his family confirms.

Iran rejects French claims it was behind supermarket fridge hacking
Tons of chilled and frozen food was spoiled last month as fridges and freezers in hundreds of supermarkets heated up.

French wartime resistance heroine Solange Alexandre dies aged 104
With 30 men under her orders, she organised sabotage operations, sheltered Allied airmen and joined the fight against the occupying German forces.

First day of Ukraine peace talks 'very productive', US says
Delegations from Kyiv, Washington and Moscow are in the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since February.

Edinburgh Academy pupils suffered decades of 'dreadful abuse'
A report from the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry says the school focused on protecting its reputation and ignored complaints.

Watch: Man smashes Chinese government building with excavator
Police say they have detained a 47-year-old suspect and no one was injured in the incident.

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Carrick's Man Utd future to be decided at Wednesday meeting
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick's future will be discussed at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday.

Australia doomed to live with stench of sandpapergate
Usman Khawaja's autobiography has exposed the limbo Australian cricket finds itself stuck in over the sandpaper scandal, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Hill gets first England call-up as Konsa cover
Bournemouth defender James Hill is added to the England squad for Thursday's Nations League match against Croatia at Wembley.

Formula 1 to finish season in Middle East
The 2026 Formula 1 season will conclude with the Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix as planned, with Italy's Imola circuit stood down as back-up for the races.

Birthdays and broken lamps - at home with the Charles brothers
Before Northern Ireland's Nations League matches, BBC Sport joins Shea and Pierce Charles at their London home to discuss birthdays, steak sandwiches and starring for Michael O'Neill's young team.

Jockey Neale, 22, dies after fall during race
Australian jockey Izzy Neale passes away following a fall during a race in Australia on Sunday.

Al Jazeera

Poland gunman fascinated by Norway’s neo-Nazi mass killer Breivik
The suspect in the deadly Krakow shooting looked up the white supremacist who killed dozens in 2011, a minister says.

Deadly Egypt train collision prompts calls for political accountability
A deadly train collision in Egypt's al-Ayyat prompts demands for political accountability and rail upgrade reviews.

Lewis Hamilton visits Rafah crossing to witness Gaza aid efforts
Lewis Hamilton visits Rafah crossing to witness Gaza aid efforts

‘Positive momentum’: Is the US war on Iran about to end?
Domestic pressures are injecting new life into stalled diplomatic talks, but analysts say peace still hangs by a thread.

Why is India trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine Black Sea food corridor?
India has influence with both sides, but shipping security and Russia’s cooperation remain major obstacles.

Hegseth impeachment: What is he accused of, and could he be removed?
Eight articles brought by a Republican lawmaker accuse the Pentagon chief of waging unlawful wars on Iran and Venezuela.

Mongolia’s Iron Winter: A Race to Save an Ancient Tradition
Two young horse herders revive Mongolia’s most dangerous winter ritual to save their community's ancient way of life.

Did humanity learn the right lessons from WWII?
Did humanity learn the right lessons from WWII?

How a Nigerian street food vendor built a life for herself and her family
Okpa is a beloved Nigerian street food that Victoria has been selling for over 20 years.

What is Shahid Kaveh, ⁠⁠the Iran cyberunit tied to France’s fridge hacking?
IRGC-linked unit operates through front groups posing as vigilante hackers to hit adversaries, says French intelligence.

Iraq bars Iranian football team’s plane from landing in Basra: Report
Decision by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority reportedly related to ⁠US sanctions imposed on Iranian airlines.

Hegseth promises to defend ‘warriors’ as he faces impeachment
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has criticised an attempt by Representative Thomas Massie to impeach him.

FIA chief says Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to go ahead despite tensions
This year's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was scrapped following the outbreak of the US and Israel's war with Iran.

Meta’s AI age-check goes global: Can it protect teens?
The tech giant rolls out age-detection tool for Instagram and Facebook, but experts doubt whether it can help protect teens.

Who is Jean Leonard Teganya, deported by US over Rwanda genocide claims?
Teganya, a former medical student, is accused of participating in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

Attacks escalate between Saudi-led forces and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles fired by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen as attacks between them escalate.

Israeli soldiers are also settlers in West Bank: Al Jazeera investigation
Blurred lines between Israeli soldiers and settlers fuel systematic West Bank violence and mass displacement.

Spain mulls TikTok suspension after investigation into child sex abuse videos
Ministry of Youth and Children calls for urgent meeting with TikTok leadership in Spain.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls US House impeachment effort a ‘farce’
Hegseth condemns impeachment resolution against him as 'sabotage', defending his actions and policy decisions.

Bangladesh prosecutor warns Hasina faces execution if she returns
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has said ousted PM Sheikh Hasina will be executed if she returns home.

Iran lifts 2,000km limit on its ballistic missiles: What that means
Experts ask whether longer-range missiles are intended to hit targets beyond the Middle East.

At least 12 people killed in motorway crash in southeastern Bulgaria
Dozens of people hospitalised after 50 vehicle pile-up caused by thick fog.

Why the GCC is setting up an advanced military command base in Kuwait
Gulf leaders emphasised the need to strengthen defence coordination to confront present and future regional challenges.

Ohio State suspends fraternity after video shows two people on fire
A video showing two men engulfed in fire as spectators laugh has prompted Ohio State University to suspend a fraternity.

Trump says Israel, Gulf allies must repay Iran war cost: What does it mean?
Analysts say Trump’s comments are more likely to be political posturing than a reflection of serious policy priorities.

Global Times

Book of Xi's discourses on poverty reduction, alleviation published
A compilation of discourses by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on poverty ...

Kuaizhou targets 2027 maiden flight and first-stage recovery of reusable rocket, unveils development roadmap
China's space sector has seen another development in the development of a new reusable launch vehicle, with Wuhan-based Kuaizhou Aerospace ...

Construction begins on highest pumped-storage power station in Northwest China
China has started construction of the Delingha pumped-storage hydropower station in Northwest China's Qinghai Province - the highest-altitude pumped-storage power ...

Lithuania reportedly seeks Taiwan island office renaming; Chinese expert says respect for China's core interests key to mending ties
Words alone will not mend Lithuania's fractured ties with China, a Chinese expert warned, as reports emerged that Vilnius had ...

Worried about being 'snubbed' at APEC meeting? Tokyo has a guilty conscience: Global Times editorial

Is investigation into Jensen Huang about counter-espionage, or is it a political witch hunt?
Global Times

GT Voice: Japan can't diversify its way out of losing Chinese tourists
Global Times

14 killed, 60 rescued in apartment fire in North China's Shanxi; property management personnel placed under control: local authorities
A fire at an apartment building in Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi Province, has left 14 people dead, according to the latest update from CCTV News on Monday morning.

Changchun stages drone show ahead of PLA Air Force anniversary
New BCI and neuromodulation technologies help military pilots combat mental fatigue, enhance performance

New BCI and neuromodulation technologies help military pilots combat mental fatigue, enhance performance
Changchun stages drone show ahead of PLA Air Force anniversary

State media new footage offers rare, multi-angle look at GJ-11 drone, revealing design details behind its stealth
Lithuania reportedly seeks Taiwan island office renaming; Chinese expert says respect for China's core interests key to mending ties Words alone will not mend Lithuania's fractured ties with China, a Chinese expert warned, as reports emerged that Vilnius had pressed so-called “Taiwan's Representative Office” to change its name and ... CCTV News military channel released new footage on Monday offering a close-up, multi-angle look at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's GJ-11 stealth drone. It also revealed that ... Pakistani astronaut's participation in Shenzhou-24 mission to mark first visit by a foreign astronaut to China Space Station: FM China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. The participation of a Pakistani astronaut in the Shenzhou-24 crewed mission will mark the first joint flight involving Chinese and foreign astronauts ...

Pakistani astronaut's participation in Shenzhou-24 mission to mark first visit by a foreign astronaut to China Space Station: FM
Lithuania reportedly seeks Taiwan island office renaming; Chinese expert says respect for China's core interests key to mending ties Words alone will not mend Lithuania's fractured ties with China, a Chinese expert warned, as reports emerged that Vilnius had pressed so-called “Taiwan's Representative Office” to change its name and ... State media new footage offers rare, multi-angle look at GJ-11 drone, revealing design details behind its stealth CCTV News military channel released new footage on Monday offering a close-up, multi-angle look at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's GJ-11 stealth drone. It also revealed that ... China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. The participation of a Pakistani astronaut in the Shenzhou-24 crewed mission will mark the first joint flight involving Chinese and foreign astronauts ...

Multiple high-end vessels delivered in quick succession as China's shipyards enter 'supercycle'
China's NEV exports surge 144.7% in Oct, growth expected to moderate as overseas markets mature

China's NEV exports surge 144.7% in Oct, growth expected to moderate as overseas markets mature
Multiple high-end vessels delivered in quick succession as China's shipyards enter 'supercycle'

Xiamen section of Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge's main sea span is connected on Tuesday, expected to open by year-end
With the final steel box girder lifted into place on Tuesday, the main sea span of the Xiamen section of the Xiamen-Kinmen Bridge was connected, marking the completion of its main structure and bringing the project into the final stages ahead of opening to traffic, the CCTV News ...

China unveils Xingyun Constellation Plan to build space computing network
China unveiled the Xingyun Constellation Plan on Monday, marking a step from technology testing toward commercial deployment of space-based computing services, state broadcaster China Media Group (CMG) reported. Unitree's first consumer-grade robotic dog priced at 43,900 yuan, draws 1,000 orders on debut Chatting, playing cute, and even dancing – Chinese leading robotics maker Unitree Robotics and Hong Kong-listed intellectual property (IP) operator Star Plus Legend Holdings unveiled a consumer-grade robotic dog priced ... DeepSeek Harness reports over 1.5 million daily active users, focusing on building out ecosystems, expanding user base: expert Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said that its open-source AI agent platform DeepSeek Harness reached 1.54 million daily active users less than three months after launch, a pace of growth that ...

Unitree's first consumer-grade robotic dog priced at 43,900 yuan, draws 1,000 orders on debut
China unveils Xingyun Constellation Plan to build space computing network China unveiled the Xingyun Constellation Plan on Monday, marking a step from technology testing toward commercial deployment of space-based computing services, state broadcaster China Media Group (CMG) reported. Chatting, playing cute, and even dancing – Chinese leading robotics maker Unitree Robotics and Hong Kong-listed intellectual property (IP) operator Star Plus Legend Holdings unveiled a consumer-grade robotic dog priced ... DeepSeek Harness reports over 1.5 million daily active users, focusing on building out ecosystems, expanding user base: expert Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said that its open-source AI agent platform DeepSeek Harness reached 1.54 million daily active users less than three months after launch, a pace of growth that ...

DeepSeek Harness reports over 1.5 million daily active users, focusing on building out ecosystems, expanding user base: expert
China unveils Xingyun Constellation Plan to build space computing network China unveiled the Xingyun Constellation Plan on Monday, marking a step from technology testing toward commercial deployment of space-based computing services, state broadcaster China Media Group (CMG) reported. Unitree's first consumer-grade robotic dog priced at 43,900 yuan, draws 1,000 orders on debut Chatting, playing cute, and even dancing – Chinese leading robotics maker Unitree Robotics and Hong Kong-listed intellectual property (IP) operator Star Plus Legend Holdings unveiled a consumer-grade robotic dog priced ... Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said that its open-source AI agent platform DeepSeek Harness reached 1.54 million daily active users less than three months after launch, a pace of growth that ...

Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors
People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

ASICS to deepen commitment to Chinese market, unlock potential opportunities, says Chairman of ASICS China
Snowy scenery in China enchants visitors People visit the Chengde Mountain Resort after a snowfall in Chengde, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2026. Snowfall hit some parts of China recently, drawing people to enjoy the ... Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh Devotees light earthen lamps and candles during Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja, at the Sri Sri Bordeshwari Kalimata Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 8, 2026. ASICS will further increase investment in the Chinese market and strengthen its local production system, Koji Hayashi, chairman of ASICS China and senior managing director of ASICS Greater China, told ...

An 800-year-old tea tree embodies both Hani heritage and China's centuries-old tea culture
Home to numerous centuries-old tea gardens, Xishuangbanna in Southwest China's Yunnan Province is one of the country's best-known regions for Pu'er tea. On the province's Nannuo Mountain, there is one 800-year-old tea tree that produces only about 1 to 1.5 kilograms of tea leaves each year. So precious ...

Guitar Duo by Assad Brothers staged in Beijing
Digital reconstruction reveals face of possible son of China's first emperor

Digital reconstruction reveals face of possible son of China's first emperor
Guitar Duo by Assad Brothers staged in Beijing

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В Польше двух украинцев заподозрили в шпионаже на Россию
В польском городе Миньск-Мазовецки сотрудники службы внутренней безопасности задержали двух граждан Украины по подозрению в шпионаже в пользу России. Об этом сообщил во вторник министр-координатор спецслужб Польши Томаш Семоняк. Задержанным 24 и 25 лет. Им предъявили обвинение в шпионаже, диверсиях и поджогах транспортных средств."Мужчины фотографировали и следили за объектами критической и военной инфраструктуры на территории Польши", – написал Семоняк. По данным следствия, перед...

Глава Пентагона Хегсет назвал "фарсом" попытку его импичмента
Резолюцию об импичменте внёс в Палату представителей республиканец Мэсси

Reuters: удары Украины вывели из строя около 30% мощностей НПЗ в РФ
Речь идёт о периоде с конца октября

"АрселорМиттал" в Кривом Роге переводят в режим холодной остановки
В условиях войны дальнейшая работа предприятия невозможна

В Абу-Даби закончился первый день переговоров. Что о нем известно
Переговоры шли около четырёх часов. В среду ожидается их продолжение.

Кадыров обеспокоился, что искусственный интеллект заменит его на Трампа
Глава Чечни Рамзан Кадыров обеспокоился, что с помощью искусственного интеллекта его можно заменить на президента США Дональда Трампа или создать картинку с митингом в центре Грозного. Он заявил, что "сейчас конец времён", поэтому местные государственные СМИ должны "максимально усилить работу с народом" и "не допускать информационного вакуума". Критики Кадырова в ответ указали, что во время недавней силовой спецоперации в Чечне республиканские СМИ "молчали по этому поводу, делая вид, будто...

Адвокату Марии Бонцлер запросили 15 лет колонии по делу о госизмене
Дело было переквалифицировано в сторону ужесточения

Госсекретарь Рубио встретился с главой МИД Украины Сибигой
На фоне возобновившихся мирных переговоров

ЕС: Starlink рискует потерять доверие из-за невыполнения контрактов
Представитель Европейской комиссии по вопросам обороны и космоса Андрюс Кубилюс прокомментировал недавние перебои в работе Starlink, за которыми, как подозревали, стоял Илон Маск.

Литва требует проверки происхождения зерна, прибывающего в порты из РФ
За восемь месяцев 2026 года Россия вывезла через Клайпеду 47 тысяч тонн зерна

Каспаров по соображениям безопасности отменил поездку в Берлин
По его словам, Европа стала "игровой площадкой" для Путина

Исследовательнице Марии Вьюшковой в России заочно дали 6 лет
За утверждения о том, что в Буче не было военных из Бурятии

ВСУ атаковали авиаремонтный завод в Новгородской области
В городе Старая Русса

В Архангельской области обрушился пролёт железнодорожного моста
На магистрали Москва-Лабытнанги

На Кубани арестовали пенсионера с видом на жительство в Украине – ему вменяют госизмену
ФСБ заявила о предотвращении покушения на военнослужащего в Краснодарском крае. По делу задержан гражданин России, у которого есть вид на жительство в Украине. Ему вменяют госизмену. Имя обвиняемого и его позиция неизвестны. Согласно официальной версии, арестованный сам установил в Киеве контакт с сотрудником СБУ. Затем он прибыл в Краснодарский край для осмотра береговой линии и передачи данных в Украину. Впоследствии ему поручили подготовить диверсию против военного и передали координаты...

Российские удары по Славянску, Краматорску, Харькову, Херсону
Россия продолжает атаковать украинские города

В Париже обвинили Иран в кибератаке на французские холодильники
Генпрокуратура Франции подозревает хакерскую группировку "Шахед Кавех"

Госдума хочет ввести штрафы за дискредитацию традиционных ценностей
Законопроект рекомендован к принятию в первом чтении

В доме главреда студенческого издания "Гроза" прошёл обыск
Леонид Спирин находится в розыске по делу о "дискредитации армии"

Nvidia расследует роман главы компании с предполагаемой шпионкой КНР
Акции компании резко упали

Africanews

Inside the Japanese programme using school committees and remedial classes to improve learning in Madagascar
A programme developed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is tackling low literacy and school dropout in Madagascar by giving parents and communities a direct say in how schools are run.

Rwandan genocide suspect deported from the United States
A Rwandan man convicted of lying about his role in the 1994 genocide has been deported from the United States to Rwanda.

Mauritanian anti-slavery activist Biram Dah Abeid resigns from parliament
Prominent Mauritanian human rights activist and anti-slavery advocate Biram Dah Abeid announced his resignation from parliament Monday citing "widespread corruption" in the west African country, where he is an opposition lawmaker.

Lagos' Lekki Conservation Centre under threat from urban expansion
Established by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation in 1990, the 78-hectare reserve remains an important site for biodiversity conservation, environmental education and ecotourism in Lagos.

Russia, Ukraine and US resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi amid fresh attacks
Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, as Washington renews its push to end the war that followed Moscow's all-out invasion nearly five years ago

Senegalese families mourn sons lost in deadly migrant boat disaster
Grieving families in northeastern Senegal are struggling to come to terms with the loss of loved ones after a migrant boat capsized off the country's coast, killing dozens of people in one of the deadliest such tragedies in recent years.

Bodies recovered from migrant boat sailing near Greece
Greek authorities recovered 13 bodies from a boat carrying migrants found sailing south of Greece's island of Crete early Monday

DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for fleeing rebel fighting
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 66 soldiers to death for offences including desertion, mutiny and disobeying orders during fighting with rebels in the country's east, according to local media.

Up to 50,000 Ethiopians flee to Kenya as clashes escalate
Ongoing clashes on the Ethiopian side have forced thousands of people to cross into Kenya seeking safety since 22 October. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is closely monitoring the situation on the Kenya–Ethiopia border in Moyale.

Senegal: Footage reveals wreckage of deadly migrant boat in which 39 people died
At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat sank off Senegal's Atlantic coast. Footage shows the shattered vessel washed ashore as rescuers continue searching for victims.

Cameroon president sets date for twice-delayed elections
Cameroonian President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, announced on Monday that legislative and local elections will be held on February 7 -- the first ballots since the veteran leader was reelected in contested polls last year

Peru: Giant statue of Pope Leo XIV unveiled ahead of papal visit
A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV has been unveiled in Callao, Peru, ahead of his upcoming visit. The monument honours the pontiff's close ties to the country, where he previously served as a missionary and bishop.

Senegal vows action on smugglers after latest migrant boat tragedy
The death toll from the sinking of a migrant boat off Senegal rose to 39 on Monday, authorities said -- one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years

Turkey: Steel plant explosion kills 17 in Izmir province
A devastating explosion at the Habaş iron and steelworks in Aliağa, in western Turkey has killed 17 people. Witnesses described an earthquake-like blast, while footage shows flames, thick smoke and distressed relatives outside the factory.

Poland: Tusk and Nawrocki honour six victims of Kraków shooting
Poland's President and Prime Minister set aside their political differences to honour the six victims of a deadly shooting in Kraków. The two leaders laid candles and knelt together at a vigil in the historic city centre.

Turkey: Delegates arrive in Antalya as COP31 climate talks begin
The United Nations COP31 climate summit has opened in Antalya after a year marked by deadly heatwaves and devastating floods. Delegates face fresh challenges as the war in Iran disrupts global energy supplies.

French judo star Teddy Riner announces run for presidency
Judy star Teddy Rinner wants to be the next president of France. The 37-year-old Olympic champion announced his bid on social media on Monday. The news comes as polls show the French public largely split between the far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melanchon and the far-right's Marine Le Pen.

South Africa: ANC Loses Ground, Coalition Talks Take Centre Stage [Africanews Today]
Nelson Mandela's party is losing ground, although it remains the country's largest political force.

Ethiopia: Reusable sanitary pads help girls break the silence around menstruation
In a country that imports all its sanitary pads, their high cost puts them beyond the reach of many women and girls. For those unable to afford them, periods can mean missed school days, lost income and, in some cases, resorting to unsafe alternatives.

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV receives warm welcome in Claypole
Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by crowds in Claypole, near Buenos Aires, as he visited the Don Orione care home. The pontiff greeted the faithful and unveiled a plaque during his 12-day South American tour.

Thousands of Ethiopian Jews mark holy day of Sigd in Jerusalem
Thousands of Ethiopian Jews gathered in Jersualem on Monday to mark the holy day of Sigd. Religious leaders known as Kessim led the community in prayer. Sigd is one of the few holidays unique to the Ethiopian Jewish community.

Kenyan authorities seize 454kg of crystal meth worth $27 million
Kenyan authorities have seized 454 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth $27 million in a multi-agency operation, the police said Monday.

Senegalese surfer uses the waves to give children hope
The country's hosting of the Youth Olympic Games is also shining a spotlight on its surfing potential, as the first Olympic event ever held on African soil brings global attention to Senegal.

Deadly train crash reignites calls for overhaul of Egypt's railway network
Sunday's deadly train crash that killed seven people and injured dozens more has reignited calls for an overhaul of Egypt's ageing railway system. The accident happened when a train travelling from Giza to Fayoum rear-ended another on the Cairo-Aswan route.

At least 39 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal
Regional governor Ndeye Nguenar Mbodj says four more bodies were found this morning, raising the death toll from 35. Twenty-three victims have been identified by their families.

Trump says "tough" US deportation policy may explain midterm losses
President Donald Trump in his first major interview since his party lost control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats in the new Congress on some kind of immigration deal.

Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 9th November, 2026 - Across the world

Regional conflicts raise fears of renewed piracy in the Gulf of Aden
More than 200 sailors, including a special operations team trained to retake vessels seized by pirates, are deployed aboard the frigate as part of the EU's Operation Atalanta anti-piracy mission

Slave trade: Ghana's president says reparations not limited to cash payments
John Mahama specifically cited investments in education, health, economic growth and debt treatment as interventions that could be considered as reparations to redress historical wrongs

Egypt: Seven dead, 125 injured in collision between two trains
Rail workers began repairing damaged tracks in Al-Ayyat, Egypt, on Monday 9 November, a day after two passenger trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125 others.

Kenya seizes $27m worth of methamphetamine in coastal drug raid
Kenyan police have confiscated 454 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at $27 million in a joint operation with Tanzanian authorities targeting cross-border drug trafficking.

Philippines: 'Trump out!' Women rally ahead of ASEAN summit
Women protesters took to the streets of Manila on Monday 9 November ahead of Donald Trump's visit for the 49th ASEAN summit. Carrying "Trump Out" placards, they also denounced a US-led initiative on semiconductors and critical minerals.

Sudan re-arrests former Bashir official wanted by ICC
Ahmed Haroun, a senior security official during the rule of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir, and later chairman of the former ruling National Congress Party, was detained in Omdurman, the sister city of the capital, Khartoum, according to two lawyers on his defense team. The lawyers had said earlie

Kenyan women turn discarded synthetic hair into handmade products
The synthetic strands allow hairdressers to create braids, plaits and other styles not possible with their client's natural hair. But once the hairstyle is done with, they can be a problem

‘We are left with silence’: Egypt’s press freedom under threat
Egypt's latest prosecution of journalists attempts to "silence" the last surviving vestiges of the free press, Lina Attalah, head of preeminent outlet Mada Masr, told AFP days before she faces jail time in court.

Iranian citizens expect Israel’s Iran policy to remain unchanged
Iranians see no prospects of change to Israel's policy over Tehran even under a new Israeli government.

Senegal: Dakar surf school helps young Africans reclaim the waves
On the beaches of Dakar, a surf school is making the waves accessible to local children. Founder Ibra Samb, who learnt to surf on plywood, hopes to inspire a new generation.

'People have spoken': Ramaphosa reacts to outcome of local govt polls
The African National Congress, which has dominated South African politics since the end of apartheid, took 30.76 percent of votes in municipal elections, its worst-ever electoral performance, the electoral commission said Sunday

Argentina: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Javier Milei for historic visit
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Argentina, on Sunday 8 November, for the first papal visit to the country in nearly 40 years. President Javier Milei welcomed him at Buenos Aires airport, while the city's iconic obelisk was illuminated in his honour.

Egypt train crash: Survivors describe horror after collision kills seven
Seven people were killed and at least 125 others injured when two trains collided Sunday south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, the Chief Prosecutor’s office said in a statement

Netherlands: Sea of red fills Amsterdam streets in Gaza protest
Tens of thousands of people, many dressed in red, marched through Amsterdam in the Netherlands on Sunday 8 November, demanding that the Dutch government take stronger action against Israel over the war in Gaza.

Poland: Kraków mourns six victims as shooting site reopens
Kraków's historic main square in southern Poland reopened to the public on Sunday 8 November, just over 24 hours after a deadly shooting left six people dead and 15 others injured. Residents are lighting candles in memory of the victims, while bullet marks remain visible on café windows.

South Africa's ANC faces coalition talks after local election losses
The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Sunday.

Egypt: 7 dead and dozens injured after two trains collide south of Cairo
Four people are dead and dozens injured after two trains collided south of Cairo on Sunday. Egypt’s railway authority said a train traveling to Giza from Fayoum crashed into the rear of another service heading south from Cairo to Aswan.

Spanish police launch new ID procedure for migrants at temporary camps
Police in the northern Spanish enclave of Ceuta are introducing a new identification process for migrants as authorities move to dismantle a temporary camp.

ANC leads South Africa's local polls but records all-time election low: final results
The African National Congress came in first place in South Africa's local elections but suffered its worst-ever electoral setback, according to final results on Saturday.

Lagos Street Art Festival brings art out of the gallery to engage with wider public
Artists in Lagos used brushes and spray cans to bring their works to life on Saturday at the second edition of the city’s Street Art Festival. The event is aimed at making art more accessible by taking out of the galleries and into public spaces - engaging with a wider audience.

Divided Israelis agree: Forming next government won't be easy
Across Israel people are divided over President Herzog’s decision to pick Gadi Eisenkot to lead country’s next government. But one thing everyone can agree on is that it forming a new government won't be easy.

Ancient meets modern as art exhibition opens at Egypt's pyramids
The sixth edition of the ‘Forever Is Now’ art exhibition is set against the Pyramids of Giza. The Egyptian landscape and its ancient monuments are more than just a backdrop, they also provide the works’ conceptual anchor, creating a dialogue between past and present.

Egypt reopens embassy in Libya as it seeks to rebuild energy ties with Tripoli
Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty was in Tripoli on Saturday to reopen his country’s embassy. The mission has been closed since 2012, when chaos swept Libya following the ouster of long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi.